Chopper's Politics
The Telegraph
The Telegraph's weekly politics podcast, presented by Christopher "Chopper" Hope. The podcast has interviews with top politicians and commentators and analysis from the Telegraph’s Westminster team.
Chopper's Politics is a must listen for those who want to understand British politics, delving into various aspects of policy, key players, and the internal movements of Westminster’s political parties. With a focus on the Conservative Party (Tories), the podcast examines the party’s policies, strategies, and ideologies. The podcast offers insights into prominent figures within the party, including Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Boris Johnson.
With a keen eye on the ever-evolving political landscape, the podcast explores the impact of the Red Wall - the traditionally Labour-supporting areas in the North of England that shifted allegiance to the Conservatives in recent elections - and the dynamics between the Conservatives and the Labour Party, led by Keir Starmer.
In addition to Conservative and Labour politics, the podcast delves into the dynamics of other political parties like the Liberal Democrats and the Scottish National Party providing analysis and discussions on their policies and strategies.
The podcast widens its scope to include discussions on the political climate in London, with a particular focus on the leadership of Mayor Sadiq Khan. It delves into the intricacies of Westminster, the seat of British political power, and examines the notion of the Westminster Bubble, where decisions and discussions can sometimes appear disconnected from the realities of the wider population.
With a strong emphasis on policy analysis, "Chopper's Politics" provides a platform for informed conversations surrounding British elections and their implications on topics such as geopolitics, foreign policy, international relations, and the evolving role of the United Kingdom in the global arena.
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Cheerio... with Gove, Rees Mogg, Forde and Cox
Chopper's Politics
07/07/23 • 51 min
Over 360 episodes, 8.2 million listens and one Red Lion Pub, welcome to the last edition of Choppers Politics Podcast.
Joining the Telegraph's legendary political journalist Chris Hope in Westminster's finest drinking hole is star of Spitting Image: Idiots Assemble, comedian Matt Forde, discussing comedy in a woke world as well as bringing some of his finest political impressions.
Two big beasts of the Tory party also join Chris, including Jacob Rees Mogg airing his concerns about the privileges committee and Sir Bernard Jenkin, as well as the prospect of A.I. shouldering the burden of social care. Plus, Michael Gove drops by to discuss, amongst other thing, resurrecting an old (nautical) project very close to Chris' heart.
And of course, how could we finish the show without long time friend of the podcast, the velvet-voiced Sir Geoffery Cox.
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Episode 13: Election special - 'Election disaster means Theresa May's going to have to go soft on Brexit'
Chopper's Politics
06/09/17 • 44 min
Manifestos unzipped
Chopper's Politics
11/28/19 • 34 min
You’ve heard the soundbites, but have you read the manifestos? Christopher Hope is joined by three Telegraph colleagues who have. Political editor, Gordon Rayner unpacks the Conservative offering, while political correspondents, Harry Yorke and Danielle Sheridan taken on Labour and the Liberal Democrats respectively. Plus Chris explains why Nigel Farage is hesitant to call the Brexit Party’s pledges a manifesto.
Read Norman Lamonte’s take on why the Tories need a new Norman Tebbit to serve as their attack dog in this election: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2019/11/26/tories-need-new-norman-tebbit-serve-attack-dog-election/ |
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Spend now, pay later
Chopper's Politics
03/04/21 • 24 min
The morning after the Chancellor laid out his plans for continued pandemic support and how to pay for it in the years to come, Christopher Hope is joined for a Budget special by the Telegraph's Deputy Political Editor Lucy Fisher and economics fellow at the Institute of Economic Affairs, Julian Jessop, to discuss the ins and outs.
Who fares the best from the announcements, what will Britain's post-pandemic recovery look like, and is this the final nail in the coffin for Thatcherite economics? All discussed within.
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Passports for pints, and the impossible job
Chopper's Politics
04/13/21 • 39 min
Sir Anthony Seldon, historian and author, joins Christopher Hope to talk about the office of Prime Minister, how the world will still be talking about Boris Johnson in 100 years time, and why former PMs should be very careful how they spend their time after office (looking at no-one in particular, of course).
Also on the show, Tobias Ellwood MP tells us why he's worried about the implications of vaccine passports, and how a new Royal Yacht, used to promote a global Britain, would be a fitting tribute to the Duke of Edinburgh. Plus Kate Nicholls, Chief Exec of Hospitality UK on why this week's reopening celebrations are being met with caution within the industry.
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UK looked at buying area of Svalbard to boost fishing waters and set up spy post: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2021/04/03/uk-looked-buying-area-svalbard-boost-fishing-waters-set-spy/ |
The Impossible Office? Anthony Seldon: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Impossible-Office-History-British-Minister/dp/131651532X |
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The election (and weather) forecast
Chopper's Politics
12/11/19 • 39 min
The Telegraph’s political team make predictions they may come to regret: exactly how many seats will the Conservative party win when the country goes to the polls on Thursday? In the last episode before the vote, Christopher Hope is joined by Associate Editor, Camilla Tominey and Political Correspondents, Harry Yorke and Danielle Sheridan to discuss which parties would be most affected by poor voter turnout due to bad weather, if criticism of Jo Swinson is sexist and the question on everybody’s lips: where on earth is Jacob Rees-Mogg?
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Tier we go again
Chopper's Politics
11/26/20 • 40 min
Sir Graham Brady MP, Chairman of the 1922 Committee of backbench Tory MPs, tells Christopher Hope why the new coronavirus tier system is a "very serious infringement" of human rights and fails to summarise the Brexit 'deal or no deal' conundrum in under a minute... Who can blame him?
Also on the podcast: former Trade Secretary Liam Fox tells us why entrepreneurs must be at the heart of economic recovery, and an entrepreneur himself, Phones 4U founder and philanthropist John Caudwell on why Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak ought to be locked in a room with a gaggle of businessmen, and whether his £500k Tory Party donation was money well spent...
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US relations, party defections, and why no-deal may be unstoppable
Chopper's Politics
08/15/19 • 31 min
On the menu this week: the Telegraph’s Senior Foreign Correspondent, Roland Oliphant, talks us through a recent meeting with Donald Trump’s national security adviser, John Bolton -- who is seen by many Brexiteers as a key ally in future trade talks. And - in an interview that contains some unsettling language - the former Brexit Party leader, Catherine Blaiklock, explains why she recently joined the Conservative Party, and answers questions about a series of racist tweets that she is known to have posted. (Update: shortly after this podcast was recorded, the Conservatives expelled Blaiklock from the party). Also on the episode: Professor Tim Bale discusses his new book about modern political party membership, and Maddy Thimont-Jack from the Institute for Government tells us why, according to her research, it’s going to be nigh on impossible for Parliament to stop a no-deal exit. Further reading: Tom Harris on “Silly Season” - https://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/2019/08/14/brexit-looming-years-silly-season-serious-one-yet/ Asa Bennett on no-deal https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2019/08/14/hating-no-deal-brexit-wont-stop-philip-hammond-ready-do-whatever/ | Get 30 days free access to The Telegraph online: www.telegraph.co.uk/chopper Sign up to free twice-daily WhatsApp audio briefings - http://bit.ly/2XJU05f | Email: [email protected] Twitter: @brexitbroadcast
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Which Tory leadership candidate has the X factor?
Chopper's Politics
07/12/19 • 34 min
Two former Conservative Party chairmen weigh in on who they think is the best candidate to lead the Tories (and the country) forward. Grant Shapps thinks Boris Johnson has the edge; Sir Patrick McLoughlin says Jeremy Hunt is the man for the job, and is chairing his campaign. They join Christopher Hope to make their case for the leadership hopefuls. Plus The Telegraph’s Associate Editor, Camilla Tominey reveals who she believes came out on top when both candidates took to the stage to make their pitch to Telegraph subscribers earlier this week.
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David Davis says a no-deal Brexit is ‘not intimidating or frightening’
Chopper's Politics
11/09/18 • 40 min
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FAQ
How many episodes does Chopper's Politics have?
Chopper's Politics currently has 377 episodes available.
What topics does Chopper's Politics cover?
The podcast is about News, Political, Podcasts, Coronavirus and Politics.
What is the most popular episode on Chopper's Politics?
The episode title 'Cheerio... with Gove, Rees Mogg, Forde and Cox' is the most popular.
What is the average episode length on Chopper's Politics?
The average episode length on Chopper's Politics is 38 minutes.
How often are episodes of Chopper's Politics released?
Episodes of Chopper's Politics are typically released every 6 days, 23 hours.
When was the first episode of Chopper's Politics?
The first episode of Chopper's Politics was released on Mar 3, 2017.
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