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Coffee House Shots

Coffee House Shots

The Spectator

Instant political analysis from the Spectator's top team of writers, including Michael Gove, Katy Balls, Isabel Hardman, James Heale, Cindy Yu and many others.
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Coffee House Shots - Boris and Rishi fined: what happens now?
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04/12/22 • 14 min

Boris Johnson and Rishi Sunak have been told that they are going to be fixed penalty notices by the Metropolitan Police over parties held in Downing Street. The Chancellor has already had a tough week – might he now resign? Could Tory MPs push the Prime Minister out of No. 10? Isabel Hardman speaks to Fraser Nelson and Katy Balls.

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Coffee House Shots - What is the secret to Boris Johnson's political survival?
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04/15/22 • 13 min

Cindy Yu, Isabel Hardman and Katy Balls discuss the Prime Minister's remarkable ability to keep his head above the surface of even the choppiest waters.

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Coffee House Shots - Will Reeves's pensions shake-up really boost growth?
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11/14/24 • 12 min

The Chancellor is giving her first Mansion House address tonight, and she will be majoring on pensions, suggesting that public sector pension funds need to be expanded. But is this the road to growth? James Heale talks to Katy Balls and Kate Andrews.
Produced by Cindy Yu.
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Coffee House Shots - Does Labour have a message?

Does Labour have a message?

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09/27/21 • 9 min

With images of long queues at the petrol station dominating social media this weekend, not due to lack of petrol but lack of drivers, the Labour party conference continues in Brighton. Shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves made more of an impact with her speech than some others, but Labour's real problem at this conference seems to be finding a distinct message to rally the party loyal. Katy Balls speaks to James Forsyth and Isabel Hardman.

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Coffee House Shots - Has Boris got away with it?

Has Boris got away with it?

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04/13/22 • 13 min

After the news of the fixed penalty notices, Boris Johnson, his wife Carrie Johnson and Rishi Sunak paid their fines and issued a public apology.
For Boris, the reaction has been surprisingly positive compared to the beginning of the year. The majority of cabinet ministers have come out in support of the Prime Minister, but there are still some voices of discontent. Nigel Mills was the first Tory MP to announce he no longer has faith in the Prime Minister and thinks he should resign, who will be next?
All to be discussed as Katy Balls speaks to Isabel Hardman and Professor Sir John Curtice, a political scientist currently the professor of politics at the University of Strathclyde, and senior research fellow at NetCen Social Research and the ESRC’s ‘The UK in a Changing Europe’ initiative.

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Coffee House Shots - Isabel Hardman's Sunday Roundup - 10/04/22
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04/10/22 • 12 min

Isabel Hardman presents the highlights from Sunday's politics shows. Today's podcast features Kit Malthouse, Yvette Cooper, Caroline Lucas and Ihor Zhovkva.

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Coffee House Shots - The final three: Cleverly storms ahead
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10/08/24 • 11 min

The Conservative party has narrowed down the leadership candidates to the final three, with James Cleverly taking a surprise lead over both of his more right wing rivals. With Cleverly all but confirmed to get into the members' round, which of Kemi Badenoch and Robert Jenrick will join him? Cindy Yu talks to James Heale and Paul Goodman.
Produced by Cindy Yu.
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Coffee House Shots - Farmers won't be quick to forgive Labour
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11/19/24 • 11 min

Thousands of farmers descended on Westminster today to protest the inheritance tax changes proposed in Labour’s Budget. Amidst a sea of tweed and wellington boots, speeches and support came from the likes of Kemi Badenoch, Ed Davey, Nigel Farage and Jeremy Clarkson. To what extent is this just a fringe issue that the government will be able to brush off? Or has the issue exposed a rural blind spot for Labour? And how lasting could the damage be? Katy Balls and Spectator editor Michael Gove discuss with James Heale.
But first, William Moore has been out and about getting the views of farmers directly from the protest...
Produced by Patrick Gibbons, Cindy Yu and Megan McElroy.
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Coffee House Shots - Is the Rwanda flight block a problem for No.10?
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06/15/22 • 11 min

the first flight taking asylum seekers to Rwanda was stalled just before takeoff after a late intervention from the European Court of Human Rights (ECtHR). As Priti Patel returned to the Commons to defend the policy, many Tory MPs are furious at the prospect of the courts taking precedent over government legislation. Could this lead to the UK leaving the ECtHR?
Also on the podcast, is Keir Starmer too boring? After growing accusations, the Labour leader has urged his shadow cabinet to stop calling him boring and focus on returning to government.
Cindy Yu is joined by Katy Balls and James Forsyth

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Coffee House Shots - Starmer's Streeting problem

Starmer's Streeting problem

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11/21/24 • 17 min

A vote on assisted dying was supposed to be one of the easiest reforms for Keir Starmer’s government. To many, including the Prime Minister himself, a law allowing terminally ill patients to choose to die would be a self-evidently progressive and historically significant change. But he has faced unexpected pushback from his Health Secretary, the very cabinet member who would have to enforce the legislation. Streeting has not only said that he will be voting against but that he is doing so because he fears the bill could harm existing health services. Where does Starmer go from here? Could we be looking at a reshuffle?
Also today we had the news of the sad passing of John Prescott, a titan of the Labour movement. How will he be remembered?
James Heale speaks to Katy Balls and Paul Goodman, senior fellow at Policy Exchange.
Produced by Oscar Edmondson.
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FAQ

How many episodes does Coffee House Shots have?

Coffee House Shots currently has 2012 episodes available.

What topics does Coffee House Shots cover?

The podcast is about News, Daily News, Podcasts and Politics.

What is the most popular episode on Coffee House Shots?

The episode title 'Is the Rwanda flight block a problem for No.10?' is the most popular.

What is the average episode length on Coffee House Shots?

The average episode length on Coffee House Shots is 14 minutes.

How often are episodes of Coffee House Shots released?

Episodes of Coffee House Shots are typically released every 23 hours.

When was the first episode of Coffee House Shots?

The first episode of Coffee House Shots was released on Jul 10, 2019.

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