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Liz Truss is out. Rishi Sunak is in.What?! How did that happen, and how come the process was so fast this time?Julia runs through the ins-and-outs to bring you up to speed on the last week's hectic events.If you liked the episode and you w
What the actual *hell* is going on with the UK economy?What were Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng's new policies, why did the OBR and the Bank of England object so much? And did he seriously not even consult with the Cabinet on this?Get the full run
It's official, we have a new Prime Minister in the UK: Liz Truss.So how did it happen, what's her plan, and who is she?Julia unpacks it all on indecently simple terms.If you liked the episode and you want to support Julia and keep the podc
We're down to the final phase of this dramatic Conservative Party leadership race. There were eight, and now there are two. How did we get here, who will win, and when will the new PM step into Number 10?As always, Julia strips it all back a
Boris Johnson stepped down as the Conservative Party leader, but he’s clinging onto Number 10. How does that work? How did we get here? And what happens next?Also... Who might replace him?!Julia explains it all - and you won’t find a singl
Proposals are being put forward to completely change the way Welsh politics works: From the way people vote, to how many politicians will represent them. Jess Blair, director of the Electoral Reform Society Cymru guides Julia through these ne
Johnson survived the vote of no confidence... but so did Theresa May, and look what happened there. Will history repeat itself? And what does this mean for the two upcoming by elections? If you liked the episode and you want to support Julia,
That's right, we have it, all 60 pages (with pictures!)So what does it say? What are the impacts? And how did the PM and others respond? Get all your answers in one place, with Julia Belle. If you liked the episode and you want to support Ju
Why are the UK government trying to change the Brexit agreement? Didn't we co-write it?! And how does the Northern Irish Parliament hang in the balance?Julia unpacks the latest developments with Queens University Belfast professor and The UK
What is 'beergate', and could it really result in the Labour leader's resignation?Julia runs through what we know, plus a quick chat about the impacts of last week's local election.If you liked the episode and you want to support Julia, che
Are the government for real? Julia runs through what we know about this policy idea, plus she speaks to Human Rights Barrister, Rehana Popal, who explains whether it’s even legal.You can check out Rehana's Twitter here. If you liked t
What’s the deal with Sunak’s wife’s tax status? Why are opposition MP’s calling for him to resign? And what’s the latest with the cost of living crisis and the Chancellor's spring statement? Julia runs through it all, plus she chats to Ana -
What’s the latest with Party Gate? Which Downing Street staffers got fines from the Police, and is that a fireable offence? Of course, the big question is: If Boris Johnson does get a fine for breaking lockdown rules... will he still face a v
As Russian Troops withdrew the last of their troops from the surrounding areas of Kyiv, the signs of brutality and devastation have been revealed, and now the International Criminal Court has launched an investigation. In the second half of
Julia runs through the UK government's approach to the humanitarian crisis resulting from Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Are they doing enough?Link to sign up to the ‘Homes for Ukraine’ Scheme: https://homesforukraine.campaign.gov.uk/Phil’s
What is life like for an MP? How do you get the job? And does Westminster politics feel like a school yard?Julia sits down with one of her favourite people in politics, Mhairi Black MP, for a free-flowing, tell-all chat.You can check out Mh
Putin announced on 24th February 2022 that Russian forces were to conduct a 'special military operation' in Ukraine. Amidst extremely disturbing imagery from the ground, there are also endless questions: Why is Putin doing this? What can NATO a
What is happening between Russia and Ukraine? Why are the UK and the USA (and others) involved? And are we seriously on the brink of war? Julia unpacks the truth with Associate Professor of Politics and International Studies at the University
It is becoming fundamentally more expensive, simply to be alive in the UK. But why? Where have these rising prices come from? What is behind soaring inflation rates? What are the government doing about it, and can we do anything to help ourselv
Sue Gray has released a 12-page report with her findings regarding rule-breaking parties held at Downing Street. So... let’s have it... What did it say!? Why is the report so short? And will Boris Johnson have to resign? If you liked the epis
Is the tide turning? Are the Conservatives planning a good old-fashioned bit of regicide? And what is the process for ousting a PM?Julia runs through everything, including discussions of a total overhaul of the BBC.If you liked the episode
Jolyon and Julia sat down for FIVE HOURS, drank ill-advised amounts of wine and discussed the highs and lows of 2021’s political landscape. Join them for part 2 of this Xmas Special to hear their views on Dominic Cummings, COP26, the migrant cr
Jolyon and Julia sat down for FIVE HOURS, drank ill-advised amounts of wine and discussed the highs and lows of 2021’s political landscape. Join them for part 1 of this Xmas Special to hear their views on Brexit, Crime, the Monarchy, the Labour
Did Downing Street seriously have a Christmas Party in December 2020...? When the rest of us weren’t even allowed to visit our family? Julia explains the scandal start to finish, and she’s more than a little irritated in this episode!If you l
As numbers reach record-highs of channel-crossings, and fatalities, Julia assesses why this is happening, who is responsible, and how we can solve this humanitarian crisis. Alex Morgan joins her to explain the political relationship between
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