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Political Fix
The Financial Times takes you into the corridors of power to unwrap, analyse and debate British politics with a regular lineup of FT correspondents and informed commentators. New episodes available every Friday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
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Carillion goes into liquidation and Macron comes to Britain
Was the government responsible for the financial troubles at the construction giant? Is this the end of PFI and outsourcing? Plus, did Macron strike the right…
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Theresa May’s botched reshuffle, and why the Tories are going green again
The prime minister tried to make some decisive moves in her government this week - and failed. Where does this leave her now? Plus, is the Conservative party…
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Health, membership, rail and reshuffle conundrums for May
2018 has brought a slew of domestic challenges for Theresa May, can she tackle them while keeping her government on the tracks? Plus, what do the state of the…
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Farewell Damian Green and 2017 political roundup
Was Theresa May’s de facto deputy right to resign? And who will replace him? Plus. a review of the political year for the Conservatives, Labour, Brexit and the…
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Phase One is complete, and can the Tory party reinvent itself?
Now that the UK has a divorce settlement with the EU, how difficult is phase two going to be? Plus, can the Conservative party find a way to reinvent itself…
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May’s Brexit breakthrough
How did Theresa May unlock the stalled negotiations with the EU? What is in the divorce settlement? And what does it mean for the next stage of talks? With…
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Settling the Brexit bill and Corbyn vs. bankers
Has the UK agreed a financial settlement with the EU? What does this mean for making progress with Brexit? Plus, what motivated Jeremy Corbyn’s attack on…
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Hammond's Budget success and the Irish border conundrum
This week's budget went without a hitch for the May government, but what does the future hold for the economy? And why was Labour's response so poor? Plus, can…
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Budget 2017 special: Fiscal Phil's housing gamble
Philip Hammond delivered his autumn Budget on Wednesday - was it enough to placate his Conservative critics? What do the dire growth forecasts suggest for the…
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The Brexit mutineers and how the City of London will survive
EU legislation was back in the House of Commons this week and not all Conservative MPs were willing to back the government. Plus, how will Europe's financial…
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Farewell Priti hello Penny, and solving the Northern Ireland conundrum
Has Theresa May’s government been fatally weakened by the forced departure of Priti Patel? And is any progress being made in addressing the Northern Ireland…
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Westminster in crisis and a raise in rates
British politics is engulfed in a tide of sexual harassment allegations, where will it go next? Is it time for a cultural shift in the Palace of Westminster?…
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Unpicking the Universal Credit crisis and Brexit wars, continued
Is the government's welfare programme about to come off the rails, or can tweaks be made to ensure the poorest in society receive the support they need? Plus…
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Theresa May’s dish of disappointment in Brussels
The UK prime minister did not get the result she was hoping for at this week’s EU summit, so what comes next for Brexit? And what was Jeremy Corbyn up to in…
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An eventful week for Brexit
The ball is bounced back across the court in the negotiations, business worries over lack of urgency on transition, talk of a leadership challenge has subsided…
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Theresa May's terrible week
The Conservative party conference was supposed to be the prime minister's big moment, yet her keynote speech was a disaster and the overall mood was flat. So…
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Labour's galvanising conference in Brighton
The UK opposition party gathered for their annual conference this week and it was a success for leader Jeremy Corbyn. But how united is the party behind the…
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Theresa May's Brexit speech in Florence
The UK prime minister delivered a landmark speech in Italy on Friday with the aim of unlocking the stalled Brexit negotiations. Did she say enough to bring the…
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Theresa May heads to Florence, and unfreezing the pay cap
The UK prime minister is set to give a big Brexit speech in Florence next week - what might she say and how important is it? And has the government made the…
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The repeal bill, and Labour's Brexit repositioning
As parliament debates the legislation for Britain's EU exit, we discuss the dangers of the Henry VIII powers and Keir Starmer's new line on customs union. With…
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Brexit talks round three and will Theresa May cling on?
The political news season has kicked off again with David Davis going head-to-head with Michel Barnier in Brussels - have the talks stalled already? And does…
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Summer special: immigration
Will the UK ever manage to reduce migration levels to the "tens of thousands?" Should it? And how will immigration change after the UK has left the EU? With…
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Summer special: the education debate
Who should pay for expanding undergraduate degrees, the shake-up of state school funding and apprenticeships. With Claer Barrett and Sarah O'Connor of the FT…
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Summer special: fixing Britain's housing crisis
Why is the UK not building enough new homes when there is a consensus that more are desperately needed? And is social housing receiving the attention it…
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Summer special: the devolution revolution
Britain has been promised that political power will flow from Whitehall to local government to help rebalance the economy - but how successful has it been?…
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Summer special: Brexit one year in
In the first of our summer policy specials, the Financial Times examines the state of Brexit one year after the historic vote to leave the EU - what progress…
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Brexit reset and a summer of plotting
How did the second batch of talks between Britain and Brussels go? And will the Conservative leadership plots to overthrow Theresa May grow over the summer…
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Brexit at home and abroad
As the UK prepares to enter the next round of negotiations with the EU, we discuss how much progress has been made, whether Brussels and Britain are on the…
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Theresa May listens to business and Labour deselections
With George Parker and Miranda Green of the Financial Times, plus commentators Paul Mason and John McTernan. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Hosted on Acast. See…
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A good week for Theresa May, a bad one for Jeremy Corbyn
The Queen's Speech is passed through the Commons, the DUP deal is sealed and Labour's splits on Brexit are exposed. With George Parker, James Blitz and Miranda…
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One year on since the referendum and the Queen's Speech
Plus, why the Conservatives have failed to negotiate a deal with the DUP. With Jim Pickard, Miranda Green and Vincent Boland of the Financial Times. Presented…
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Theresa May's future, the Grenfell fire and the end of austerity
With Martin Wolf, Chris Giles, Henry Mance and Miranda Green of the Financial Times. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
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Election wrap-up, and how long will Theresa May last?
With Janan Ganesh, Miranda Green and Matt Singh. Presented by Sebastian Payne Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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General election: Theresa May loses her gamble
With George Parker and Matthew Singh. Presented by Sebastian Payne Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Final week of the general election, and what Theresa May said to the FT
With Roula Khalaf, George Parker, Philip Stephens, Jim Pickard and Matt Singh of the Financial Times. Presented by Sebastian PayneRead the full interview with…
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The aftermath of the Manchester terror attack
A week in which Britain was shaken. And how Labour and Ukip will tackle terrorism. With George Parker, Sam Jones, Matt Singh and Miranda Green of the Financial…
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Week 4 of the general election and Mayism takes shape
With George Parker, Robert Shrimsley, Miranda Green and Matt Singh of the Financial Times and Julian Glover, writer and former No 10 adviser. Presented by…
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Week of 3 general election and Labour's leaked manifesto
How Theresa May is trying to soften her image, Ukip's decision to stand aside in many seats for the Tories and why Labour's draft manifesto was leaked. With…
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Local elections: a blue wave hits Britain
The Conservatives have made great gains in England and Scotland in the local and mayoral elections this week - what lies ahead for Labour? And what hints are…
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Week 2 of the 2017 general election and the revival of the Scottish Tories
The pros and cons of tactical voting, Ukip's campaign launch, Labour's decline in the Wales and taxing issues for the Tories. With Henry Mance and Miranda…
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Week 1 of 2017 general election
With George Parker, Miranda Green, Jim Pickard and Henry Mance of the Financial Times, plus pollster Matt Singh. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Hosted on Acast…
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Special: Theresa May calls a snap general election
With Janan Ganesh, George Parker and Miranda Green of the Financial Times. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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Boris' blunders and grammar schools for 'ordinary people'
With Roula Khalaf, Henry Mance and Miranda Green of the Financial Times. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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US air strikes in Syria and May's Brexit repositioning
With Roula Khalaf, Janan Ganesh, David Gardner and Henry Mance. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Article 50 is triggered and the Great Repeal Bill arrives
With George Parker, James Blitz and Kate Allan. plus Henry Newman from Open Europe. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
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The attack on Westminster and Northern Ireland after Martin McGuinness
With Robert Shrimsley, Jim Pickard, Vincent Boland and Miranda Green, Presented by Jonathan Derbyshire Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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Scotland's indyref2 and May vs. Hammond
With Chris Giles, James Blitz, Mure Dickie and Kate Allen. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Budget unravels and the break up of the UK
With the FT's George Parker, Sarah O'Connor, Henry Mance and Vincent Boland. Presented by Sebastian Payne Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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Spring Budget 2017 special
With Martin Wolf of the FT, political commentator Miranda Green and Rupert Harrison of BlackRock, former chief of staff to George Osborne. Presented by…
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The Lords get a little difficult, and Ukip's civil war
With James Blitz, Jim Pickard and Henry Mance of the FT, political commentator Miranda Green and John Denham, professor of English identity and politics…
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The Stoke and Copeland by-elections and where they leave the parties now
With the FT's George Parker, Jim Pickard, Andy Bounds and Miranda Green. Presented by Jonathan Derbyshire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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Tony Blair's speech and the scene in Stoke and Copeland
With Kate Allen and Andy Bounds of the FT and political commentator John McTernan. Presented by Sebastian Payne Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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Article 50 moves forward and the coup attempt against John Bercow
With Jim Pickard, Miranda Green, Robert Shrimsley and Henry Mance. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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A big week for Brexit and the Lib Dem fight-back
With George Parker, Philip Stephens, Henry Mance and Miranda Green of the Financial Times. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy…
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Theresa May goes to Washington and Labour's by-election challenges
With Janan Ganesh, Gideon Rachman and Andrew Bounds from the Financial Times, plus Matt Singh of Number Crunch Politics. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Hosted…
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The Supreme Court decision on Article 50
With the FT's legal correspondent Jane Croft and legal commentator David Allen Green. Presented by Sebastian Payne Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for…
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May's big Brexit moment and Trump's arrival on the world stage
With George Parker, Philip Stephens, Jim Pickard and Brooke Masters of the Financial Times. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Hosted on Acast. See…
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NHS trouble for May and Corbyn trips on immigration
With the FT's Philip Stephens, Robert Shrimsley, Jim Pickard and Kate Allen. Presented by Sebastian Payne Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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Goodbye Sir Ivan, hello Sir Tim
With Alex Barker, James Blitz and Daniel Dombey of the Financial Times. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…
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2016 politics review
With Gillian Tett, Martin Wolf, George Parker and Henry Mance. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.