Trump’s Tariffs: The Beginning

Trump’s Tariffs: The Beginning

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The Week: How Keir Starmer Survived

Today, we’re looking back on a tumultuous week for the Prime Minister.James and Chris are joined by Tim Shipman, political editor of The Spectator, and Professor Jane Green, Director of Nuffield Politics Research Centre and President of the British Polling Council. They discuss t ...  Show more

Sir Jim Ratcliffe Says Sorry (To Some) For 'Colonised' Comments

Billionaire and Manchester United co-owner, Sir Jim Ratcliffe, has apologised to those who were offended by his comment that “the UK has been colonised by immigrants”. He said this to a journalist at a business summit in Belgium earlier this week.Sir Keir Starmer, who condemned S ...  Show more

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