Christmas Prioritrees

Today, Andy Burnham's Labour leadership bid has been backed by 322 Labour MPs.If no one else enters the contest, as expected, Burnham will be declared Labour leader next week before taking office as prime minister on 20 July. Burnham is currently just one short of securing 323 no ...  Show more

Today, Chris speaks to Sir Keir Starmer, the prime minister, about the resignation of his defence secretary John Healey, his plans for the Defence Investment Plan, and whether or not he’ll fight a potential leadership election.You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If ...  Show more

Sobering warning from the UK with Covid cases expected to soar to 200,000 a day. Thousands of families forced into isolation just days before Christmas after being exposed to Covid. And, find out who has been named Times Magazine’s Person of the Year.See omnystudio.com/listener f ...  Show more

Smug and Holmes solve the COVID relief standoff, cover Warnock's driving habits, and provide a Christmas manual for success.   ruthlesspodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

Milly, Alise, and Amanda react to the White House’s announcements amid the Omicron surge and discuss how to productively critique the Biden administration while recognizing how dangerous the alternative. Then, they look forward to what’s next for the Build Back Better bill and op ...  Show more

Stay at home. Protect the NHS. Save lives. But what if you don't have a home to stay in? Greg Hurst on the government campaign to protect the homeless. Guests: Greg Hurst, Social Affairs Editor for The Times. Rob in London, Richard Todd in Exeter and Theresa Frampton in Bristol. ...  Show more