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]]> Share Premium Ltd info@shareradio.co.uk The Bigger Picture: The Civil Service vs. Keir Starmer and the King's US state visit Political commentator Mike Indian analyses the recent political kerfuffle involving Olly Robbins, Morgan McSweeney & Keir Starmer. It has exposed qualities lacking in the PM, particularly his lack of curiosity, his failure to grasp the nettle and to give direction. But he appears to have 9 lives, particularly given the fact that there is no obvious successor. It may be that the economic response to events matters more than who is in Number Ten. Given the ropy relationship between the US government and Starmer, the King's visit to the United States and his address to the US Congress has shown the value of the Royal Family when it comes to soft diplomatic power. It was a considerable PR victory, reminding the Americans why we are an important diplomatic ally. But the UK needs a fundamental re-evaluation of our geo-political alliances and should work to be more independent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 30 Apr 2026 14:07:00 -0000 full Share Premium Ltd Political commentator Mike Indian analyses the recent political kerfuffle involving Olly Robbins, Morgan McSweeney & Keir Starmer. It has exposed qualities lacking in the PM, particularly his lack of curiosity, his failure to grasp the nettle and to give direction. But he appears to have 9 lives, particularly given the fact that there is no obvious successor. It may be that the economic response to events matters more than who is in Number Ten. Given the ropy relationship between the US government and Starmer, the King's visit to the United States and his address to the US Congress has shown the value of the Royal Family when it comes to soft diplomatic power. It was a considerable PR victory, reminding the Americans why we are an important diplomatic ally. But the UK needs a fundamental re-evaluation of our geo-political alliances and should work to be more independent. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike Indian analyses the recent political kerfuffle involving Olly Robbins, Morgan McSweeney & Keir Starmer. It has exposed qualities lacking in the PM, particularly his lack of curiosity, his failure to grasp the nettle and to give direction. But he appears to have 9 lives, particularly given the fact that there is no obvious successor. It may be that the economic response to events matters more than who is in Number Ten. Given the ropy relationship between the US government and Starmer, the King's visit to the United States and his address to the US Congress has shown the value of the Royal Family when it comes to soft diplomatic power. It was a considerable PR victory, reminding the Americans why we are an important diplomatic ally. But the UK needs a fundamental re-evaluation of our geo-political alliances and should work to be more independent.

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]]> 1477 The Bigger Picture: The impact of the Iran war, UK defence & the Hungarian election Political commentator Mike Indian says that the Iran war will have a profound and lasting effect upon the UK government. In the short term, it has strengthened the Prime Minister's position, with his "Steady Eddie" persona. But the cost of living will come to the fore, with energy, food, CO2 and fertiliser costs all rising and the possibility of food shortages. The PM has come under attack for delays in defence spending. It is one thing to announce an increase in investment but it is important how the money will be spent. We don't appear to have learnt from the Ukraine invasion about the importance of shortening supply chains. Mike discusses the extraordinary intervention by J D Vance in the Hungarian election. Many European leaders will breathe a sigh of relief at Orban's outing but it is not clear what Magyar is for and how he will use his power. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 16 Apr 2026 14:03:00 -0000 full Share Premium Ltd Political commentator Mike Indian says that the Iran war will have a profound and lasting effect upon the UK government. In the short term, it has strengthened the Prime Minister's position, with his "Steady Eddie" persona. But the cost of living will come to the fore, with energy, food, CO2 and fertiliser costs all rising and the possibility of food shortages. The PM has come under attack for delays in defence spending. It is one thing to announce an increase in investment but it is important how the money will be spent. We don't appear to have learnt from the Ukraine invasion about the importance of shortening supply chains. Mike discusses the extraordinary intervention by J D Vance in the Hungarian election. Many European leaders will breathe a sigh of relief at Orban's outing but it is not clear what Magyar is for and how he will use his power. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike Indian says that the Iran war will have a profound and lasting effect upon the UK government. In the short term, it has strengthened the Prime Minister's position, with his "Steady Eddie" persona. But the cost of living will come to the fore, with energy, food, CO2 and fertiliser costs all rising and the possibility of food shortages. The PM has come under attack for delays in defence spending. It is one thing to announce an increase in investment but it is important how the money will be spent. We don't appear to have learnt from the Ukraine invasion about the importance of shortening supply chains. Mike discusses the extraordinary intervention by J D Vance in the Hungarian election. Many European leaders will breathe a sigh of relief at Orban's outing but it is not clear what Magyar is for and how he will use his power.

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]]> 1506 The Bigger Picture: The biggest geopolitical upheaval since the 40s & solving the student loan crisis Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University thinks that a huge political realignment is happening in the West. There's a new type of discourse which is less about economics, as it largely was for almost a century, and more about identitarian politics, about the shifting sands of statecraft and the nature of the nation state and borders. It's a big, historic inflexion point which Tim believes will be the biggest geopolitical upheaval since the last 1940s. The boom in higher education in the UK turned into a bubble and bubbles are prone to burst. The sector is in crisis, with culling of courses and institutions while student loans are now a hot political football. Clearly it is a bad idea for national targets to be set for higher education, but Tim wonders why there is no competition for student loans. Why can't institutions compete with the government and develop their own products? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 09 Apr 2026 14:44:00 -0000 full Share Premium Ltd Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University thinks that a huge political realignment is happening in the West. There's a new type of discourse which is less about economics, as it largely was for almost a century, and more about identitarian politics, about the shifting sands of statecraft and the nature of the nation state and borders. It's a big, historic inflexion point which Tim believes will be the biggest geopolitical upheaval since the last 1940s. The boom in higher education in the UK turned into a bubble and bubbles are prone to burst. The sector is in crisis, with culling of courses and institutions while student loans are now a hot political football. Clearly it is a bad idea for national targets to be set for higher education, but Tim wonders why there is no competition for student loans. Why can't institutions compete with the government and develop their own products? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University thinks that a huge political realignment is happening in the West. There's a new type of discourse which is less about economics, as it largely was for almost a century, and more about identitarian politics, about the shifting sands of statecraft and the nature of the nation state and borders. It's a big, historic inflexion point which Tim believes will be the biggest geopolitical upheaval since the last 1940s. The boom in higher education in the UK turned into a bubble and bubbles are prone to burst. The sector is in crisis, with culling of courses and institutions while student loans are now a hot political football. Clearly it is a bad idea for national targets to be set for higher education, but Tim wonders why there is no competition for student loans. Why can't institutions compete with the government and develop their own products?

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]]> 1538 The Bigger Picture: Trump & Nato and Starmer pledging closer EU ties ahead of the local elections Political commentator Mike Indian discusses Trump's threat to leave NATO, saying that the closer the mid-term elections are, the more desperate Trump becomes. It is hard to see what has been achieved by the US action against Iran, other than entrenching the regime's hardliners and closing a vital trade route. Trump's threat is a frightening prospect, as NATO is the bedrock of European security. With the UK local elections just a few weeks away, Keir Starmer has opted to focus on the cost of living. One of his aims is to seek closer economic ties with the EU. Mike hopes that he will take the chance to talk up collective security for which – in the fact of Trump's threats – Europe needs a long-term strategy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 02 Apr 2026 14:37:00 -0000 full Share Premium Ltd Political commentator Mike Indian discusses Trump's threat to leave NATO, saying that the closer the mid-term elections are, the more desperate Trump becomes. It is hard to see what has been achieved by the US action against Iran, other than entrenching the regime's hardliners and closing a vital trade route. Trump's threat is a frightening prospect, as NATO is the bedrock of European security. With the UK local elections just a few weeks away, Keir Starmer has opted to focus on the cost of living. One of his aims is to seek closer economic ties with the EU. Mike hopes that he will take the chance to talk up collective security for which – in the fact of Trump's threats – Europe needs a long-term strategy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike Indian discusses Trump's threat to leave NATO, saying that the closer the mid-term elections are, the more desperate Trump becomes. It is hard to see what has been achieved by the US action against Iran, other than entrenching the regime's hardliners and closing a vital trade route. Trump's threat is a frightening prospect, as NATO is the bedrock of European security.

With the UK local elections just a few weeks away, Keir Starmer has opted to focus on the cost of living. One of his aims is to seek closer economic ties with the EU. Mike hopes that he will take the chance to talk up collective security for which – in the fact of Trump's threats – Europe needs a long-term strategy.

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]]> 1395 The Bigger Picture: Understanding Donald Trump, the Archbishop of Canterbury & will Net Zero be the new Brexit? Professor Tim Evans says that to understand Donald Trump, you need to know that, in the late 80s and early 90s, he was a close friend of Richard Nixon, who told him that he used the persona of an irrational madman to unsettle others. Indeed, Nixon and his wife urged Trump to enter politics. In terms of policy, Trump is also a devotee of Reagan and William McKinley, an advocate of tariffs in America's interests. The Archbishop of Canterbury is one of the most important constitutional positions in Britain. In an increasingly secular age, the new Archbishop will have a challenging task ahead, but Tim feels that she is the right person for the job. The issue of Net Zero has come to the fore in the midst of an energy crisis like the 1970s. Tim ponders the politics of it, wondering if it could become as divisive as Brexit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 26 Mar 2026 15:29:00 -0000 full Share Premium Ltd Professor Tim Evans says that to understand Donald Trump, you need to know that, in the late 80s and early 90s, he was a close friend of Richard Nixon, who told him that he used the persona of an irrational madman to unsettle others. Indeed, Nixon and his wife urged Trump to enter politics. In terms of policy, Trump is also a devotee of Reagan and William McKinley, an advocate of tariffs in America's interests. The Archbishop of Canterbury is one of the most important constitutional positions in Britain. In an increasingly secular age, the new Archbishop will have a challenging task ahead, but Tim feels that she is the right person for the job. The issue of Net Zero has come to the fore in the midst of an energy crisis like the 1970s. Tim ponders the politics of it, wondering if it could become as divisive as Brexit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans says that to understand Donald Trump, you need to know that, in the late 80s and early 90s, he was a close friend of Richard Nixon, who told him that he used the persona of an irrational madman to unsettle others. Indeed, Nixon and his wife urged Trump to enter politics. In terms of policy, Trump is also a devotee of Reagan and William McKinley, an advocate of tariffs in America's interests. The Archbishop of Canterbury is one of the most important constitutional positions in Britain. In an increasingly secular age, the new Archbishop will have a challenging task ahead, but Tim feels that she is the right person for the job. The issue of Net Zero has come to the fore in the midst of an energy crisis like the 1970s. Tim ponders the politics of it, wondering if it could become as divisive as Brexit.

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]]> 1612 The Bigger Picture: The UK-US relationship, oil price impact, Angela Rayner & Starmer's future Political commentator Mike Indian says that in the light of the Iran war, the interests of Western nations are diverging sharply, with increasingly erratic American foreign policy – "muscular isolationism" – straining UK-US relations. The US President doesn't seem to see a need to keep allies onside and looks increasingly out of touch. The huge increase in the price of oil and gas is having an effect worldwide, but particularly in the UK, where we rely on natural gas for heating bu have little storage and rely on imports, posing problems for Ed Miliband. However, if Starmer's government could show strong leadership in an economic emergency, it could be the making of him. A sharp rise in inflation, though, could put the government under incredible pressure, as could more Mandelson files and low pay growth. Mike feels Angela Rayner will return to the Cabinet after the May elections but what role could she be offered and what would she be willing to accept? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 19 Mar 2026 15:07:00 -0000 full Share Premium Ltd Political commentator Mike Indian says that in the light of the Iran war, the interests of Western nations are diverging sharply, with increasingly erratic American foreign policy – "muscular isolationism" – straining UK-US relations. The US President doesn't seem to see a need to keep allies onside and looks increasingly out of touch. The huge increase in the price of oil and gas is having an effect worldwide, but particularly in the UK, where we rely on natural gas for heating bu have little storage and rely on imports, posing problems for Ed Miliband. However, if Starmer's government could show strong leadership in an economic emergency, it could be the making of him. A sharp rise in inflation, though, could put the government under incredible pressure, as could more Mandelson files and low pay growth. Mike feels Angela Rayner will return to the Cabinet after the May elections but what role could she be offered and what would she be willing to accept? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike Indian says that in the light of the Iran war, the interests of Western nations are diverging sharply, with increasingly erratic American foreign policy – "muscular isolationism" – straining UK-US relations. The US President doesn't seem to see a need to keep allies onside and looks increasingly out of touch. The huge increase in the price of oil and gas is having an effect worldwide, but particularly in the UK, where we rely on natural gas for heating bu have little storage and rely on imports, posing problems for Ed Miliband. However, if Starmer's government could show strong leadership in an economic emergency, it could be the making of him. A sharp rise in inflation, though, could put the government under incredible pressure, as could more Mandelson files and low pay growth. Mike feels Angela Rayner will return to the Cabinet after the May elections but what role could she be offered and what would she be willing to accept?

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]]> 1326 The Bigger Picture: Undermining trial by jury, capitalism's role in women's lib & Reform now the best-funded party Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University says that English common law is the absolute jewel of the UK and that the undermining of trial by jury is utterly shocking; doubly so that it is being done by Labour, which has usually been at the vanguard of civil liberties. The UK public setor is withering and being hollowed out from the inside. He discusses whether the equality of women in society was not only a political story but also an economic one, concluding that – as with other stories of liberation – it is a bit of both. Reform is now Britain's best-funded political party, which is of particular significance in the run-up to the local elections. Tim notes that Reform is now stealing Tory policies such as setting up a sovereign wealth fund. Better late than never. If it encourages other parties to commit to this, then all to the good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 12 Mar 2026 15:53:00 -0000 full Share Premium Ltd Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University says that English common law is the absolute jewel of the UK and that the undermining of trial by jury is utterly shocking; doubly so that it is being done by Labour, which has usually been at the vanguard of civil liberties. The UK public setor is withering and being hollowed out from the inside. He discusses whether the equality of women in society was not only a political story but also an economic one, concluding that – as with other stories of liberation – it is a bit of both. Reform is now Britain's best-funded political party, which is of particular significance in the run-up to the local elections. Tim notes that Reform is now stealing Tory policies such as setting up a sovereign wealth fund. Better late than never. If it encourages other parties to commit to this, then all to the good. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University says that English common law is the absolute jewel of the UK and that the undermining of trial by jury is utterly shocking; doubly so that it is being done by Labour, which has usually been at the vanguard of civil liberties. The UK public setor is withering and being hollowed out from the inside. He discusses whether the equality of women in society was not only a political story but also an economic one, concluding that – as with other stories of liberation – it is a bit of both. Reform is now Britain's best-funded political party, which is of particular significance in the run-up to the local elections. Tim notes that Reform is now stealing Tory policies such as setting up a sovereign wealth fund. Better late than never. If it encourages other parties to commit to this, then all to the good.

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]]> 1601 The Bigger Picture: Iran, the UK-US relationship and the Spring Statement Political commentator Mike Indian says that Kier Starmer's decision to stay out of the strikes on Iran is wise. There is no sense of an end-game plan. All this is a long way from Trump's first-term rhetoric of "no foreign wars". It is hard to see this as anything but naked aggression. We, however, have built our post-war security under the US nuclear umbrella and our failure to protect our bases merely highlights the cutbacks in our armed forces in the last 15 years or so. If we are smart, perhaps we will use the conflict as a spur to increase our defence budget. Has Starmer's refusal to help harmed the "Special Relationship"? That hasn't really existed since Bush and Blair. Iran will run out of ammunition before the Americans but what happens then? The muted reaction to the Spring Statement shows how quiet things have become on the Rachel Reeves' front. The forecasts for growth have been downgraded but the Chancellor is still on track to meet her tax and spending rules. A surge in inflation as a result of "events" could yet pose her problems. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 05 Mar 2026 18:21:00 -0000 full Share Premium Ltd Political commentator Mike Indian says that Kier Starmer's decision to stay out of the strikes on Iran is wise. There is no sense of an end-game plan. All this is a long way from Trump's first-term rhetoric of "no foreign wars". It is hard to see this as anything but naked aggression. We, however, have built our post-war security under the US nuclear umbrella and our failure to protect our bases merely highlights the cutbacks in our armed forces in the last 15 years or so. If we are smart, perhaps we will use the conflict as a spur to increase our defence budget. Has Starmer's refusal to help harmed the "Special Relationship"? That hasn't really existed since Bush and Blair. Iran will run out of ammunition before the Americans but what happens then? The muted reaction to the Spring Statement shows how quiet things have become on the Rachel Reeves' front. The forecasts for growth have been downgraded but the Chancellor is still on track to meet her tax and spending rules. A surge in inflation as a result of "events" could yet pose her problems. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike Indian says that Kier Starmer's decision to stay out of the strikes on Iran is wise. There is no sense of an end-game plan. All this is a long way from Trump's first-term rhetoric of "no foreign wars". It is hard to see this as anything but naked aggression. We, however, have built our post-war security under the US nuclear umbrella and our failure to protect our bases merely highlights the cutbacks in our armed forces in the last 15 years or so. If we are smart, perhaps we will use the conflict as a spur to increase our defence budget. Has Starmer's refusal to help harmed the "Special Relationship"? That hasn't really existed since Bush and Blair. Iran will run out of ammunition before the Americans but what happens then? The muted reaction to the Spring Statement shows how quiet things have become on the Rachel Reeves' front. The forecasts for growth have been downgraded but the Chancellor is still on track to meet her tax and spending rules. A surge in inflation as a result of "events" could yet pose her problems.

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]]> 1297 The Bigger Picture: The Gorton by-election, Gammon's Law in the NHS & the nicest man in British politics Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University wonders what the Gorton and Denton by-election could portend for British politics. Could it be another signpost to the end of traditional two-party politics? Is something going wrong for the established political class? Might it signal the end of Starmer's Premiership? Tim cites both a study into NHS maternity services and a statement from a former health minister that doubling the NHS budget over 20 years has made no difference to the nation's health as evidence of the truth of Gammon's Law about the growth of bureaucracy displacing useful work. Lastly, he and Simon discuss the loss of a mutual friend, Simon Richards, former chief executive of the Freedom Association. Dubbed "the nicest man in British politics", he wore his politics lightly but had an amazing talent for bringing people together. In an age where politicians are so earnest and serious, we need more people like Simon. He, and his infectious laugh, will be much missed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 26 Feb 2026 16:01:00 -0000 full Share Premium Ltd Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University wonders what the Gorton and Denton by-election could portend for British politics. Could it be another signpost to the end of traditional two-party politics? Is something going wrong for the established political class? Might it signal the end of Starmer's Premiership? Tim cites both a study into NHS maternity services and a statement from a former health minister that doubling the NHS budget over 20 years has made no difference to the nation's health as evidence of the truth of Gammon's Law about the growth of bureaucracy displacing useful work. Lastly, he and Simon discuss the loss of a mutual friend, Simon Richards, former chief executive of the Freedom Association. Dubbed "the nicest man in British politics", he wore his politics lightly but had an amazing talent for bringing people together. In an age where politicians are so earnest and serious, we need more people like Simon. He, and his infectious laugh, will be much missed. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University wonders what the Gorton and Denton by-election could portend for British politics. Could it be another signpost to the end of traditional two-party politics? Is something going wrong for the established political class? Might it signal the end of Starmer's Premiership? Tim cites both a study into NHS maternity services and a statement from a former health minister that doubling the NHS budget over 20 years has made no difference to the nation's health as evidence of the truth of Gammon's Law about the growth of bureaucracy displacing useful work. Lastly, he and Simon discuss the loss of a mutual friend, Simon Richards, former chief executive of the Freedom Association. Dubbed "the nicest man in British politics", he wore his politics lightly but had an amazing talent for bringing people together. In an age where politicians are so earnest and serious, we need more people like Simon. He, and his infectious laugh, will be much missed.

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]]> 1558 The Bigger Picture: Starmer's Teflon premiership and Reform's 'shadow cabinet' Political commentator Mike Indian marvels at the Prime Minister's extraordinary survival act over the past fortnight or so, despite the circling vultures. His new cabinet secretary, Antonia Romeo, has just been appointed to disprove the talk of an inner circle "boys' club", but it's a moment of maximum danger for the Labour government with public anger at central government and the elite at a peak. Starmer probably only has weeks left, particularly after the astonishing U-turn over cancelling local elections and the revelation that the legal advice on this only came to light just ahead of Reform's court case. However, the battle for Starmer's soul is not over. This week also saw the unveiling of Reform's "shadow cabinet", aiming to show that they can be seen as a credible political force with a broad team ready to govern. If they do as well as predicted in the local elections, this will make life for the party more complex and expose them to yet more scrutiny. It would be ironic after what has transpired if there is a low turnout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 19 Feb 2026 15:43:00 -0000 full Share Premium Ltd Political commentator Mike Indian marvels at the Prime Minister's extraordinary survival act over the past fortnight or so, despite the circling vultures. His new cabinet secretary, Antonia Romeo, has just been appointed to disprove the talk of an inner circle "boys' club", but it's a moment of maximum danger for the Labour government with public anger at central government and the elite at a peak. Starmer probably only has weeks left, particularly after the astonishing U-turn over cancelling local elections and the revelation that the legal advice on this only came to light just ahead of Reform's court case. However, the battle for Starmer's soul is not over. This week also saw the unveiling of Reform's "shadow cabinet", aiming to show that they can be seen as a credible political force with a broad team ready to govern. If they do as well as predicted in the local elections, this will make life for the party more complex and expose them to yet more scrutiny. It would be ironic after what has transpired if there is a low turnout. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike Indian marvels at the Prime Minister's extraordinary survival act over the past fortnight or so, despite the circling vultures. His new cabinet secretary, Antonia Romeo, has just been appointed to disprove the talk of an inner circle "boys' club", but it's a moment of maximum danger for the Labour government with public anger at central government and the elite at a peak. Starmer probably only has weeks left, particularly after the astonishing U-turn over cancelling local elections and the revelation that the legal advice on this only came to light just ahead of Reform's court case. However, the battle for Starmer's soul is not over. This week also saw the unveiling of Reform's "shadow cabinet", aiming to show that they can be seen as a credible political force with a broad team ready to govern. If they do as well as predicted in the local elections, this will make life for the party more complex and expose them to yet more scrutiny. It would be ironic after what has transpired if there is a low turnout.

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]]> 1584 The Bigger Picture: Why life is increasingly unaffordable, Labour's fissures & how Trump is reshaping our world Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University says that the increasing unaffordability of daily living is something politicians won't admit to. It was masked for a time by the influx of cheap Chinese goods but no longer, pushed up by Net Zero, the minimum wage, tax rises and ever more burdensome regulations and government interventions. The costs of energy and housing are having the biggest effect, with property up by 250% since 2000. Only in the remaining free market areas is it not the case, thanks to the magic of capitalism. Less than two years after the election, Labour is now as divided and fractious as the Tories were and Tim cannot foresee the Labour Party patching things up. The electorate is increasingly reminded of the last Tory government. He also considers how Trump is rapidly reshaping our world, with his actions towards Venezuela, Cuba and Iran effectively taking some of Putin's chess pieces off the board. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 12 Feb 2026 14:44:00 -0000 full Share Premium Ltd Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University says that the increasing unaffordability of daily living is something politicians won't admit to. It was masked for a time by the influx of cheap Chinese goods but no longer, pushed up by Net Zero, the minimum wage, tax rises and ever more burdensome regulations and government interventions. The costs of energy and housing are having the biggest effect, with property up by 250% since 2000. Only in the remaining free market areas is it not the case, thanks to the magic of capitalism. Less than two years after the election, Labour is now as divided and fractious as the Tories were and Tim cannot foresee the Labour Party patching things up. The electorate is increasingly reminded of the last Tory government. He also considers how Trump is rapidly reshaping our world, with his actions towards Venezuela, Cuba and Iran effectively taking some of Putin's chess pieces off the board. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University says that the increasing unaffordability of daily living is something politicians won't admit to. It was masked for a time by the influx of cheap Chinese goods but no longer, pushed up by Net Zero, the minimum wage, tax rises and ever more burdensome regulations and government interventions. The costs of energy and housing are having the biggest effect, with property up by 250% since 2000. Only in the remaining free market areas is it not the case, thanks to the magic of capitalism. Less than two years after the election, Labour is now as divided and fractious as the Tories were and Tim cannot foresee the Labour Party patching things up. The electorate is increasingly reminded of the last Tory government. He also considers how Trump is rapidly reshaping our world, with his actions towards Venezuela, Cuba and Iran effectively taking some of Putin's chess pieces off the board.

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]]> 1663 The Bigger Picture: Can Starmer survive the Mandelson revelations and the forthcoming elections The Mandelson revelations, says Mike Indian, is a serious issue, going to the heart of the UK government. It questions the political judgement of Sir Keir Starmer and his staff. Clearly Mandelson should not have been appointed without due diligence being carried out, particularly given that he has had to resign twice in the past over personal scandals. Mike does not expect Labour to hold the Gorton and Denton seat when the by-election is held later this month, reckoning that the Greens will win. Labour is haemorrhaging votes but Mike feels that it would have been a great distraction if Andy Burnham had been the candidate. However, he is not convinced that the Prime Minister has it in him to survive beyond the May elections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 05 Feb 2026 15:15:00 -0000 full Share Premium Ltd The Mandelson revelations, says Mike Indian, is a serious issue, going to the heart of the UK government. It questions the political judgement of Sir Keir Starmer and his staff. Clearly Mandelson should not have been appointed without due diligence being carried out, particularly given that he has had to resign twice in the past over personal scandals. Mike does not expect Labour to hold the Gorton and Denton seat when the by-election is held later this month, reckoning that the Greens will win. Labour is haemorrhaging votes but Mike feels that it would have been a great distraction if Andy Burnham had been the candidate. However, he is not convinced that the Prime Minister has it in him to survive beyond the May elections. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices The Mandelson revelations, says Mike Indian, is a serious issue, going to the heart of the UK government. It questions the political judgement of Sir Keir Starmer and his staff. Clearly Mandelson should not have been appointed without due diligence being carried out, particularly given that he has had to resign twice in the past over personal scandals. Mike does not expect Labour to hold the Gorton and Denton seat when the by-election is held later this month, reckoning that the Greens will win. Labour is haemorrhaging votes but Mike feels that it would have been a great distraction if Andy Burnham had been the candidate. However, he is not convinced that the Prime Minister has it in him to survive beyond the May elections.

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]]> 1342 The Bigger Picture: What has happened to beauty in housing and why has housbuilding in London collapsed? Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University says that housing is one of the most important issues in the UK and that young people being unable to get on the housing ladder could have serious social and political consequences. He wondered why, when the Georgian style of homes is the most popular style of architecture with the public, the majority of contemporary houses look so unprepossessing. He is staggered by the level of often contradictory housebuilding regulations, which would not permit the construction of Georgian-style houses. Turning to London, he notes that housebuilding in London has fallen 84% in the last decade and that Sadiq Khan is falling short of his housebuilding target by a massive 90%. Given this, Tim wonders what the Mayor's legacy will be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 29 Jan 2026 16:46:00 -0000 full Share Premium Ltd Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University says that housing is one of the most important issues in the UK and that young people being unable to get on the housing ladder could have serious social and political consequences. He wondered why, when the Georgian style of homes is the most popular style of architecture with the public, the majority of contemporary houses look so unprepossessing. He is staggered by the level of often contradictory housebuilding regulations, which would not permit the construction of Georgian-style houses. Turning to London, he notes that housebuilding in London has fallen 84% in the last decade and that Sadiq Khan is falling short of his housebuilding target by a massive 90%. Given this, Tim wonders what the Mayor's legacy will be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University says that housing is one of the most important issues in the UK and that young people being unable to get on the housing ladder could have serious social and political consequences. He wondered why, when the Georgian style of homes is the most popular style of architecture with the public, the majority of contemporary houses look so unprepossessing. He is staggered by the level of often contradictory housebuilding regulations, which would not permit the construction of Georgian-style houses. Turning to London, he notes that housebuilding in London has fallen 84% in the last decade and that Sadiq Khan is falling short of his housebuilding target by a massive 90%. Given this, Tim wonders what the Mayor's legacy will be.

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]]> 1576 The Bigger Picture: Under-16 social media ban, defections to Reform & Trump's erratic behaviour Political commentator Mike Indian tries his best not to mention “the giant orange elephant in the room”. He discusses the Lords amendment which would impose a ban on social media for the under-16s. This would follow a similar move in Australia and has strong cross-party consensus. Robert Jenrick’s defection to Reform was undermined to some extent by the response from a more assertive Kemi Badenoch which took some of the wind out of Nigel Farage’s sails. He does not have a history of playing nicely with people and Jenrick may yet find himself a bit player in the Nigel Farage Show. As for Trump’s speech in Davos, despite his trampling of the rule-based international order, he clearly yearns for acceptance from the world elite. But, as his health fails, he is becoming increasingly erratic and may yet try and find a way to get a third term. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 22 Jan 2026 15:11:00 -0000 full Share Premium Ltd Political commentator Mike Indian tries his best not to mention “the giant orange elephant in the room”. He discusses the Lords amendment which would impose a ban on social media for the under-16s. This would follow a similar move in Australia and has strong cross-party consensus. Robert Jenrick’s defection to Reform was undermined to some extent by the response from a more assertive Kemi Badenoch which took some of the wind out of Nigel Farage’s sails. He does not have a history of playing nicely with people and Jenrick may yet find himself a bit player in the Nigel Farage Show. As for Trump’s speech in Davos, despite his trampling of the rule-based international order, he clearly yearns for acceptance from the world elite. But, as his health fails, he is becoming increasingly erratic and may yet try and find a way to get a third term. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike Indian tries his best not to mention “the giant orange elephant in the room”. He discusses the Lords amendment which would impose a ban on social media for the under-16s. This would follow a similar move in Australia and has strong cross-party consensus. Robert Jenrick’s defection to Reform was undermined to some extent by the response from a more assertive Kemi Badenoch which took some of the wind out of Nigel Farage’s sails. He does not have a history of playing nicely with people and Jenrick may yet find himself a bit player in the Nigel Farage Show. As for Trump’s speech in Davos, despite his trampling of the rule-based international order, he clearly yearns for acceptance from the world elite. But, as his health fails, he is becoming increasingly erratic and may yet try and find a way to get a third term.

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]]> 1382 The Bigger Picture: The main themes for the UK in 2026, ID cards and other Labour U-turns For his first appearance in 2026, Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University looks as what he feels will be the big themes for the United Kingdom this year: geopolitics; living standards; state efficiency; devolution; leadership, the EU; trade & tech; and Net Zero. When it comes to ID cards, with the government heavily influenced by Tony Blair, the protests against the scheme made the public – who had been moderately in favour – realise the drawbacks and cost, so that it became a political liability. Tim cantered through the various Labour U-turns on income tax thresholds, workers' rights, the WASPI women, grooming gangs, winter fuel payments, pub business rates, farming inheritance tax and welfare reforms. Labour appears to have no strategy. The U-turns smack of weakness and, in the public mind, echo the 14 years of Conservative rule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 15 Jan 2026 14:50:00 -0000 full Share Premium Ltd For his first appearance in 2026, Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University looks as what he feels will be the big themes for the United Kingdom this year: geopolitics; living standards; state efficiency; devolution; leadership, the EU; trade & tech; and Net Zero. When it comes to ID cards, with the government heavily influenced by Tony Blair, the protests against the scheme made the public – who had been moderately in favour – realise the drawbacks and cost, so that it became a political liability. Tim cantered through the various Labour U-turns on income tax thresholds, workers' rights, the WASPI women, grooming gangs, winter fuel payments, pub business rates, farming inheritance tax and welfare reforms. Labour appears to have no strategy. The U-turns smack of weakness and, in the public mind, echo the 14 years of Conservative rule. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices For his first appearance in 2026, Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University looks as what he feels will be the big themes for the United Kingdom this year: geopolitics; living standards; state efficiency; devolution; leadership, the EU; trade & tech; and Net Zero. When it comes to ID cards, with the government heavily influenced by Tony Blair, the protests against the scheme made the public – who had been moderately in favour – realise the drawbacks and cost, so that it became a political liability. Tim cantered through the various Labour U-turns on income tax thresholds, workers' rights, the WASPI women, grooming gangs, winter fuel payments, pub business rates, farming inheritance tax and welfare reforms. Labour appears to have no strategy. The U-turns smack of weakness and, in the public mind, echo the 14 years of Conservative rule.

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]]> 1600 The Bigger Picture: Trump, Venezuela & Greenland and Starmer's New Year reset Political commentator Mike Indian says that President Trump's abduction of Nicolás Maduro sets a new and dangerous precedent in international relations. It's a spectacular gesture but a "gesture" is all that it is and it could further destabilise an already unstable country. Trump's stated aims for Greenland risk undermining NATO and relations between the US and Europe. Mike believes he is acting to create a legacy, exerting power in the most direct way he can. However, even the US could overextend itself and then find that it does, after all, need other countries. In the meantime, Trump's actions will simply embolden the world's autocrats. 2026 could be a very volatile year. In the UK, Keir Starmer looks to be in a stronger position than he was before Christmas. There does not seem to be a credible challenge to his leadership. To some extent, his unpopularity is now almost a boon, as it is out of the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 08 Jan 2026 14:58:00 -0000 full Share Premium Ltd Political commentator Mike Indian says that President Trump's abduction of Nicolás Maduro sets a new and dangerous precedent in international relations. It's a spectacular gesture but a "gesture" is all that it is and it could further destabilise an already unstable country. Trump's stated aims for Greenland risk undermining NATO and relations between the US and Europe. Mike believes he is acting to create a legacy, exerting power in the most direct way he can. However, even the US could overextend itself and then find that it does, after all, need other countries. In the meantime, Trump's actions will simply embolden the world's autocrats. 2026 could be a very volatile year. In the UK, Keir Starmer looks to be in a stronger position than he was before Christmas. There does not seem to be a credible challenge to his leadership. To some extent, his unpopularity is now almost a boon, as it is out of the way. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike Indian says that President Trump's abduction of Nicolás Maduro sets a new and dangerous precedent in international relations. It's a spectacular gesture but a "gesture" is all that it is and it could further destabilise an already unstable country. Trump's stated aims for Greenland risk undermining NATO and relations between the US and Europe. Mike believes he is acting to create a legacy, exerting power in the most direct way he can. However, even the US could overextend itself and then find that it does, after all, need other countries. In the meantime, Trump's actions will simply embolden the world's autocrats. 2026 could be a very volatile year.

In the UK, Keir Starmer looks to be in a stronger position than he was before Christmas. There does not seem to be a credible challenge to his leadership. To some extent, his unpopularity is now almost a boon, as it is out of the way.

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]]> 1566 The Bigger Picture: Tim’s Top Ten in 2025 Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University rounds off 2025 with his countdown of the 10 most significant issues. 10: Trade frictions and international relations are moving away from blockification and becoming messier. 9: Net Zero is on the wane and nuclear power is on the rise. Hydrocarbons could be around for longer than expected. 8: Productivity problems in Britain continue to bedevil the economy. 7: The lack of success in welfare reform, with inflation continuing to exacerbate poverty. 6: The housing crisis and the rise in homelessness. Red tape and bureaucracy continue to hold housebuilding back. 5: Fiscal strategy and stealth taxes. The policy of borrowing now and paying later is very dicey. 4: The NHS. It is still in crisis, despite tens of billions of pounds poured in. 3: The cost of living crisis. Inflation is a hidden tax and most people have not seen their wages increase significantly for 20 years. 2: Immigration, which is fuelling anxiety and division, not just in Britain but throughout Europe. 1: Stagnating economic growth. We could now be in a recession. People are down and depressed and expect things to get worse. The Government is injecting misery and pessimism without understanding the consequence of their actions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 05 Jan 2026 11:26:00 -0000 full Share Premium Ltd Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University rounds off 2025 with his countdown of the 10 most significant issues. 10: Trade frictions and international relations are moving away from blockification and becoming messier. 9: Net Zero is on the wane and nuclear power is on the rise. Hydrocarbons could be around for longer than expected. 8: Productivity problems in Britain continue to bedevil the economy. 7: The lack of success in welfare reform, with inflation continuing to exacerbate poverty. 6: The housing crisis and the rise in homelessness. Red tape and bureaucracy continue to hold housebuilding back. 5: Fiscal strategy and stealth taxes. The policy of borrowing now and paying later is very dicey. 4: The NHS. It is still in crisis, despite tens of billions of pounds poured in. 3: The cost of living crisis. Inflation is a hidden tax and most people have not seen their wages increase significantly for 20 years. 2: Immigration, which is fuelling anxiety and division, not just in Britain but throughout Europe. 1: Stagnating economic growth. We could now be in a recession. People are down and depressed and expect things to get worse. The Government is injecting misery and pessimism without understanding the consequence of their actions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University rounds off 2025 with his countdown of the 10 most significant issues. 10: Trade frictions and international relations are moving away from blockification and becoming messier. 9: Net Zero is on the wane and nuclear power is on the rise. Hydrocarbons could be around for longer than expected. 8: Productivity problems in Britain continue to bedevil the economy. 7: The lack of success in welfare reform, with inflation continuing to exacerbate poverty. 6: The housing crisis and the rise in homelessness. Red tape and bureaucracy continue to hold housebuilding back. 5: Fiscal strategy and stealth taxes. The policy of borrowing now and paying later is very dicey. 4: The NHS. It is still in crisis, despite tens of billions of pounds poured in. 3: The cost of living crisis. Inflation is a hidden tax and most people have not seen their wages increase significantly for 20 years. 2: Immigration, which is fuelling anxiety and division, not just in Britain but throughout Europe. 1: Stagnating economic growth. We could now be in a recession. People are down and depressed and expect things to get worse. The Government is injecting misery and pessimism without understanding the consequence of their actions.

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]]> 1651 The Bigger Picture: The Three Unwise Men In seasonal spirit after what has felt like an exhausting political year, Mike Indian looks at the Three Unwise Men: Starmer; Trump; and Farage. Not since Attlee has a Labour PM had such internal difficulties and such a short honeymoon. His achievements have been drowned out by U-turns, defeats and gaffes. Labour are expected to do poorly in the May elections. Starmer is resilient and ruthless, but can he recover his authority? The unwisest man is surely Donald Trump. Eccentric and sometimes delusional, there has rarely been a more chaotic period in recent American history. His actions have a massive effect around the world. His health is now in question and it’s unlikely that he will go gracefully when is term is up. Of the three, Farage has had the best year. With just 5 MPs, Reform is polling above 30%. But the Russian links are insidious and it is still too early to predict the next election. We need to see real policies, not empty slogans. The next election will be the most pluralistic since 1923. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 18 Dec 2025 17:16:00 -0000 full Share Premium Ltd In seasonal spirit after what has felt like an exhausting political year, Mike Indian looks at the Three Unwise Men: Starmer; Trump; and Farage. Not since Attlee has a Labour PM had such internal difficulties and such a short honeymoon. His achievements have been drowned out by U-turns, defeats and gaffes. Labour are expected to do poorly in the May elections. Starmer is resilient and ruthless, but can he recover his authority? The unwisest man is surely Donald Trump. Eccentric and sometimes delusional, there has rarely been a more chaotic period in recent American history. His actions have a massive effect around the world. His health is now in question and it’s unlikely that he will go gracefully when is term is up. Of the three, Farage has had the best year. With just 5 MPs, Reform is polling above 30%. But the Russian links are insidious and it is still too early to predict the next election. We need to see real policies, not empty slogans. The next election will be the most pluralistic since 1923. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices In seasonal spirit after what has felt like an exhausting political year, Mike Indian looks at the Three Unwise Men: Starmer; Trump; and Farage. Not since Attlee has a Labour PM had such internal difficulties and such a short honeymoon. His achievements have been drowned out by U-turns, defeats and gaffes. Labour are expected to do poorly in the May elections. Starmer is resilient and ruthless, but can he recover his authority? The unwisest man is surely Donald Trump. Eccentric and sometimes delusional, there has rarely been a more chaotic period in recent American history. His actions have a massive effect around the world. His health is now in question and it’s unlikely that he will go gracefully when is term is up. Of the three, Farage has had the best year. With just 5 MPs, Reform is polling above 30%. But the Russian links are insidious and it is still too early to predict the next election. We need to see real policies, not empty slogans. The next election will be the most pluralistic since 1923.

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]]> 1582 The Bigger Picture: Abolishing trial by jury & Labour pleasing the libertarian right Professor Tim Evans adds his voice to those opposing the restriction to trial by jury. It is an ancient right to be judged by one's peers, a democratic safeguard of liberty against an overbearing state. He feels it will lead to a loss of public confidence and democratic illegitimacy of the legal system. Without the rule of law, you don't have trust and without trust you don't have an economy. The government need to find other ways to reduce the legal backlog. While the Chancellor and her advisers appear not to have worked out exactly how EV users will be charged per mile they drive, Tim wonders if she realises that the idea is a darling of the libertarian right, proposed by Milton Friedman back in the early 1950s. It is, in essence, returning to the Georgian era of turnpikes. He feels, though, that it will create an incentive to keep roads in a good state. The era of all roads being "The King's Highway" can no longer be afforded. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 15 Dec 2025 09:37:00 -0000 full Share Premium Ltd Professor Tim Evans adds his voice to those opposing the restriction to trial by jury. It is an ancient right to be judged by one's peers, a democratic safeguard of liberty against an overbearing state. He feels it will lead to a loss of public confidence and democratic illegitimacy of the legal system. Without the rule of law, you don't have trust and without trust you don't have an economy. The government need to find other ways to reduce the legal backlog. While the Chancellor and her advisers appear not to have worked out exactly how EV users will be charged per mile they drive, Tim wonders if she realises that the idea is a darling of the libertarian right, proposed by Milton Friedman back in the early 1950s. It is, in essence, returning to the Georgian era of turnpikes. He feels, though, that it will create an incentive to keep roads in a good state. The era of all roads being "The King's Highway" can no longer be afforded. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans adds his voice to those opposing the restriction to trial by jury. It is an ancient right to be judged by one's peers, a democratic safeguard of liberty against an overbearing state. He feels it will lead to a loss of public confidence and democratic illegitimacy of the legal system. Without the rule of law, you don't have trust and without trust you don't have an economy. The government need to find other ways to reduce the legal backlog.

While the Chancellor and her advisers appear not to have worked out exactly how EV users will be charged per mile they drive, Tim wonders if she realises that the idea is a darling of the libertarian right, proposed by Milton Friedman back in the early 1950s. It is, in essence, returning to the Georgian era of turnpikes. He feels, though, that it will create an incentive to keep roads in a good state. The era of all roads being "The King's Highway" can no longer be afforded.

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]]> 1703 The Bigger Picture: Reeves' Budget, Calamity Lammy's latest & the Farage racism claims Political commentator Mike Indian says that Reeves had to satisfy both Labour MPs and the bond markets and, in doing so, has proven herself a better political operator than given credit for. But the tussle with the OBR is unfortunate. Mike feels its forecast horizon is too distant, though it must offer a robust challenge to government. "Calamity" Lammy's move to Justice has been nothing short of a disaster, topped by changing Levinson's recommendations on trial by jury. Mike doesn't think he will survive the year. And he finds the timing of the racist accusations against the schoolboy Farage suspect, smacking of cynical media opportunism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 08 Dec 2025 11:44:00 -0000 full Share Premium Ltd Political commentator Mike Indian says that Reeves had to satisfy both Labour MPs and the bond markets and, in doing so, has proven herself a better political operator than given credit for. But the tussle with the OBR is unfortunate. Mike feels its forecast horizon is too distant, though it must offer a robust challenge to government. "Calamity" Lammy's move to Justice has been nothing short of a disaster, topped by changing Levinson's recommendations on trial by jury. Mike doesn't think he will survive the year. And he finds the timing of the racist accusations against the schoolboy Farage suspect, smacking of cynical media opportunism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike Indian says that Reeves had to satisfy both Labour MPs and the bond markets and, in doing so, has proven herself a better political operator than given credit for. But the tussle with the OBR is unfortunate. Mike feels its forecast horizon is too distant, though it must offer a robust challenge to government. "Calamity" Lammy's move to Justice has been nothing short of a disaster, topped by changing Levinson's recommendations on trial by jury. Mike doesn't think he will survive the year. And he finds the timing of the racist accusations against the schoolboy Farage suspect, smacking of cynical media opportunism.

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]]> 1444 The Bigger Picture: What will be the outcome of Reeves' political Budget? Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University thinks that Rachel Reeves' highly-political Budget could have bought her and the Prime Minister some time, calmed the markets and even reunited the Labour Party. But what will be the unintended consequences? There will be a lot of deferred pain through tax rises. It could create weaker productivity, risk a two-speed economy, dampen consumer spending and investment, persuade more wealthy and talented people to emigrate, depressing tax revenue and it may yet prove inflationary. It will take some time before we get a clearer idea what the consequences will be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 27 Nov 2025 15:24:00 -0000 full Share Premium Ltd Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University thinks that Rachel Reeves' highly-political Budget could have bought her and the Prime Minister some time, calmed the markets and even reunited the Labour Party. But what will be the unintended consequences? There will be a lot of deferred pain through tax rises. It could create weaker productivity, risk a two-speed economy, dampen consumer spending and investment, persuade more wealthy and talented people to emigrate, depressing tax revenue and it may yet prove inflationary. It will take some time before we get a clearer idea what the consequences will be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University thinks that Rachel Reeves' highly-political Budget could have bought her and the Prime Minister some time, calmed the markets and even reunited the Labour Party. But what will be the unintended consequences? There will be a lot of deferred pain through tax rises. It could create weaker productivity, risk a two-speed economy, dampen consumer spending and investment, persuade more wealthy and talented people to emigrate, depressing tax revenue and it may yet prove inflationary. It will take some time before we get a clearer idea what the consequences will be.

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]]> 1662 The Bigger Picture: Asylum reforms, the forthcoming Budget & leadership challenges Political commentator Mike Indian says that Shabana Mahmood gave a very punchy performance announcing her asylum reforms, modelled on Denmark's policy. It's a bold attempt to win back votes from Reform: it will please some, yet alienate others. Mike is aghast at the degree of pitch-rolling ahead of the Budget, with a manifesto-busting increase in income tax floated, then abandoned. Reeves would have been better to have taken the unpopular decision, rather than proceed piecemeal, as seems likely. He considers if the pair will survive past the May local elections. They may be unpopular, but he doesn't feel there is a credible alternative. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 20 Nov 2025 15:04:00 -0000 full Share Premium Ltd Political commentator Mike Indian says that Shabana Mahmood gave a very punchy performance announcing her asylum reforms, modelled on Denmark's policy. It's a bold attempt to win back votes from Reform: it will please some, yet alienate others. Mike is aghast at the degree of pitch-rolling ahead of the Budget, with a manifesto-busting increase in income tax floated, then abandoned. Reeves would have been better to have taken the unpopular decision, rather than proceed piecemeal, as seems likely. He considers if the pair will survive past the May local elections. They may be unpopular, but he doesn't feel there is a credible alternative. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike Indian says that Shabana Mahmood gave a very punchy performance announcing her asylum reforms, modelled on Denmark's policy. It's a bold attempt to win back votes from Reform: it will please some, yet alienate others. Mike is aghast at the degree of pitch-rolling ahead of the Budget, with a manifesto-busting increase in income tax floated, then abandoned. Reeves would have been better to have taken the unpopular decision, rather than proceed piecemeal, as seems likely. He considers if the pair will survive past the May local elections. They may be unpopular, but he doesn't feel there is a credible alternative.

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]]> 1518 The Bigger Picture: Labour turmoil, crisis at the ONS & could finance leave New York? Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University says that Labour is now seeing as much rancour as the last Tory administration. The briefings against Wes Streeting appear to have increased the focus on the party's leadership. But could a more capable, charismatic leader fix the systemic crisis in a Britain where nothing seems to work when no politician is even discussing it? The crisis at the Office for National Statistics is crucial, as the Bank of England and OBR rely on it to base their decisions. Poor data undermines the fabric of our society. Tim notes that US financial services in several places are growing faster than New York, particularly in Dallas. Could New York be about to kill the golden goose? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 13 Nov 2025 15:41:00 -0000 full Share Premium Ltd Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University says that Labour is now seeing as much rancour as the last Tory administration. The briefings against Wes Streeting appear to have increased the focus on the party's leadership. But could a more capable, charismatic leader fix the systemic crisis in a Britain where nothing seems to work when no politician is even discussing it? The crisis at the Office for National Statistics is crucial, as the Bank of England and OBR rely on it to base their decisions. Poor data undermines the fabric of our society. Tim notes that US financial services in several places are growing faster than New York, particularly in Dallas. Could New York be about to kill the golden goose? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University says that Labour is now seeing as much rancour as the last Tory administration. The briefings against Wes Streeting appear to have increased the focus on the party's leadership. But could a more capable, charismatic leader fix the systemic crisis in a Britain where nothing seems to work when no politician is even discussing it? The crisis at the Office for National Statistics is crucial, as the Bank of England and OBR rely on it to base their decisions. Poor data undermines the fabric of our society. Tim notes that US financial services in several places are growing faster than New York, particularly in Dallas. Could New York be about to kill the golden goose?

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]]> 1436 The Bigger Picture: Budget build-up, Reeves's rental problems & Andrew Mountbatten Windsor Political commentator Mike Indian says that the Chancellor's pre-Budget speech is clearly setting us up for tax rises. Labour's biggest mistake was promising not to increase income tax, VAT or National Insurance. With taxes at a high but the British state so sclerotic, people are entitled to ask, "Where is my money going?" Mike found it interesting that at the very moment when it looked as if the Chancellor might have to go over her rental income problems, that was when the Palace chose to strip Andrew Mountbatten Windsor of his titles. It was a miscalculation for it didn't bury the story. But is it appropriate for the Royals to sort this out on their own? Mike believes not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 06 Nov 2025 16:01:00 -0000 full Share Premium Ltd Political commentator Mike Indian says that the Chancellor's pre-Budget speech is clearly setting us up for tax rises. Labour's biggest mistake was promising not to increase income tax, VAT or National Insurance. With taxes at a high but the British state so sclerotic, people are entitled to ask, "Where is my money going?" Mike found it interesting that at the very moment when it looked as if the Chancellor might have to go over her rental income problems, that was when the Palace chose to strip Andrew Mountbatten Windsor of his titles. It was a miscalculation for it didn't bury the story. But is it appropriate for the Royals to sort this out on their own? Mike believes not. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike Indian says that the Chancellor's pre-Budget speech is clearly setting us up for tax rises. Labour's biggest mistake was promising not to increase income tax, VAT or National Insurance. With taxes at a high but the British state so sclerotic, people are entitled to ask, "Where is my money going?" Mike found it interesting that at the very moment when it looked as if the Chancellor might have to go over her rental income problems, that was when the Palace chose to strip Andrew Mountbatten Windsor of his titles. It was a miscalculation for it didn't bury the story. But is it appropriate for the Royals to sort this out on their own? Mike believes not.

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]]> 1589 The Bigger Picture: Going abroad for care, Milei's win in Argentina and the attraction of US tax rates Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University says getting serious medical treatment abroad has doubled in three years to half a million a year. Private health care hjere grows by 8-10% a year yet NHS waiting lists are still rising. Those now paying twice for healthcare may favour massive change in the NHS. Milei's unexpected mid-term win in Argentina is a huge win for free-marketeers and libertarians and may set a framework for governments wanting to turn their economies around. And with Budget talk of further tax increases, Tim discusses how moving to the United States could cut Britons' tax bills in half. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 31 Oct 2025 10:17:00 -0000 full Share Premium Ltd Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University says getting serious medical treatment abroad has doubled in three years to half a million a year. Private health care hjere grows by 8-10% a year yet NHS waiting lists are still rising. Those now paying twice for healthcare may favour massive change in the NHS. Milei's unexpected mid-term win in Argentina is a huge win for free-marketeers and libertarians and may set a framework for governments wanting to turn their economies around. And with Budget talk of further tax increases, Tim discusses how moving to the United States could cut Britons' tax bills in half. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University says getting serious medical treatment abroad has doubled in three years to half a million a year. Private health care hjere grows by 8-10% a year yet NHS waiting lists are still rising. Those now paying twice for healthcare may favour massive change in the NHS. Milei's unexpected mid-term win in Argentina is a huge win for free-marketeers and libertarians and may set a framework for governments wanting to turn their economies around. And with Budget talk of further tax increases, Tim discusses how moving to the United States could cut Britons' tax bills in half.

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]]> 1643 The Bigger Picture: Gold, precious metals and the loss of faith in fiat currencies Tim Price of Price Value Partners (Citywire's #1 fund YTD & over 12 months) feels that the performance of gold this year is less a gold story than a currency one. Freezing Russia's reserves torpedoed the US's funding powers when it has $38tn debt to fund. Since then, central banks have been disinvesting US debt in favour of gold bullion. The fiat currency jig is up. We know what a kilogram is, but no longer what a dollar is. Tim also discusses the malign effect of over-regulation, a fantastic book by Dominic Frisby about gold, how investors can tell when gold and silver have gone high enough and why you should not put your faith in debt and cash. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 23 Oct 2025 14:07:00 -0000 full Share Premium Ltd Tim Price of Price Value Partners (Citywire's #1 fund YTD & over 12 months) feels that the performance of gold this year is less a gold story than a currency one. Freezing Russia's reserves torpedoed the US's funding powers when it has $38tn debt to fund. Since then, central banks have been disinvesting US debt in favour of gold bullion. The fiat currency jig is up. We know what a kilogram is, but no longer what a dollar is. Tim also discusses the malign effect of over-regulation, a fantastic book by Dominic Frisby about gold, how investors can tell when gold and silver have gone high enough and why you should not put your faith in debt and cash. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tim Price of Price Value Partners (Citywire's #1 fund YTD & over 12 months) feels that the performance of gold this year is less a gold story than a currency one. Freezing Russia's reserves torpedoed the US's funding powers when it has $38tn debt to fund. Since then, central banks have been disinvesting US debt in favour of gold bullion. The fiat currency jig is up. We know what a kilogram is, but no longer what a dollar is. Tim also discusses the malign effect of over-regulation, a fantastic book by Dominic Frisby about gold, how investors can tell when gold and silver have gone high enough and why you should not put your faith in debt and cash.

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]]> 1645 The Bigger Picture: Margaret Thatcher's 100th, sovereign debt alarm and do the French need a king? With the marking of Margaret Thatcher's 100th birthday, Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University says that many political experts now rate her even more highly than Churchill, a less successful peacetime Prime Minister. As the IMF warns about the UK's debt, growth and inflation, Labour's inability to cut profligate spending is taking the country to the edge while talk of higher taxes in the Budget is undermining confidence. It feels like all that has changed is the colour of the PM's tie. And, tongue firmly in his cheek, he wonders – with the French Fifth Republic in turmoil – whether what the country really needs is a constitutional monarchy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 16 Oct 2025 15:08:00 -0000 full Share Premium Ltd With the marking of Margaret Thatcher's 100th birthday, Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University says that many political experts now rate her even more highly than Churchill, a less successful peacetime Prime Minister. As the IMF warns about the UK's debt, growth and inflation, Labour's inability to cut profligate spending is taking the country to the edge while talk of higher taxes in the Budget is undermining confidence. It feels like all that has changed is the colour of the PM's tie. And, tongue firmly in his cheek, he wonders – with the French Fifth Republic in turmoil – whether what the country really needs is a constitutional monarchy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices With the marking of Margaret Thatcher's 100th birthday, Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University says that many political experts now rate her even more highly than Churchill, a less successful peacetime Prime Minister. As the IMF warns about the UK's debt, growth and inflation, Labour's inability to cut profligate spending is taking the country to the edge while talk of higher taxes in the Budget is undermining confidence. It feels like all that has changed is the colour of the PM's tie. And, tongue firmly in his cheek, he wonders – with the French Fifth Republic in turmoil – whether what the country really needs is a constitutional monarchy.

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]]> 1564 The Bigger Picture: October 7th anniversary & the Gaza peace deal and Labour & Tory conferences Political commentator Mike Indian discusses the 2nd anniversary of October 7th and the prospect of a ceasefire in Gaza, which would be a coup for Donald Trump. It's not an end to the war but a significant step on a long road ahead. Protestors at home are self-indulgent and should read the room. Having been to Labour and Tory party conferences, both leaders have emerged in a stronger position, while Andy Burnham misjudged things. Starmer set out his vision and he and Reeves are now the only game in town. Despite Badenoch banking on the long game, Mike feels she will be supplanted by James Cleverly before the next election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 09 Oct 2025 13:23:00 -0000 full Share Premium Ltd Political commentator Mike Indian discusses the 2nd anniversary of October 7th and the prospect of a ceasefire in Gaza, which would be a coup for Donald Trump. It's not an end to the war but a significant step on a long road ahead. Protestors at home are self-indulgent and should read the room. Having been to Labour and Tory party conferences, both leaders have emerged in a stronger position, while Andy Burnham misjudged things. Starmer set out his vision and he and Reeves are now the only game in town. Despite Badenoch banking on the long game, Mike feels she will be supplanted by James Cleverly before the next election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike Indian discusses the 2nd anniversary of October 7th and the prospect of a ceasefire in Gaza, which would be a coup for Donald Trump. It's not an end to the war but a significant step on a long road ahead. Protestors at home are self-indulgent and should read the room.

Having been to Labour and Tory party conferences, both leaders have emerged in a stronger position, while Andy Burnham misjudged things. Starmer set out his vision and he and Reeves are now the only game in town. Despite Badenoch banking on the long game, Mike feels she will be supplanted by James Cleverly before the next election.

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]]> 1511 The Bigger Picture: The party conference season & the systemic decline of the BBC Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University looks at the party conference season. The Labour event was particularly bizarre. Amplifying the Reform message showed they are in serious trouble and indeed the latest polls show Reform at 35%, their highest yet. The public is at the end of its tether with the major parties and isn't buying the change in Labour or Tory rhetoric. Tim expects a wave of Tory defections to coincide with May's elections. Although no sports fan, he finds it sad that the BBC no longer has exclusive rights to any of the sporting events that are part of the fabric of the nation. The Corporation is spread too thinly and floundering and should have the confidence to make itself financially sustainable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 03 Oct 2025 09:26:00 -0000 full Share Premium Ltd Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University looks at the party conference season. The Labour event was particularly bizarre. Amplifying the Reform message showed they are in serious trouble and indeed the latest polls show Reform at 35%, their highest yet. The public is at the end of its tether with the major parties and isn't buying the change in Labour or Tory rhetoric. Tim expects a wave of Tory defections to coincide with May's elections. Although no sports fan, he finds it sad that the BBC no longer has exclusive rights to any of the sporting events that are part of the fabric of the nation. The Corporation is spread too thinly and floundering and should have the confidence to make itself financially sustainable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University looks at the party conference season. The Labour event was particularly bizarre. Amplifying the Reform message showed they are in serious trouble and indeed the latest polls show Reform at 35%, their highest yet. The public is at the end of its tether with the major parties and isn't buying the change in Labour or Tory rhetoric. Tim expects a wave of Tory defections to coincide with May's elections.

Although no sports fan, he finds it sad that the BBC no longer has exclusive rights to any of the sporting events that are part of the fabric of the nation. The Corporation is spread too thinly and floundering and should have the confidence to make itself financially sustainable.

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]]> 1638 The Bigger Picture: Andy Burnham, the US & free speech and Trump at the UN Political commentator Mike indian thinks that it would be a big mistake for Andy Burnham to challenge Keir Starmer's leadership of Labour. He can't see what Burnham would bring to the table and feels it would be opportunistic in-fighting. He finds the American administration's criticism regarding free speech in the UK highly hypocritical. And he reckons Trump's speech at the UN is akin to a man standing on a street corner with a cardboard sign, someone we'd normally ignore. Trump is a danger to the modern world and we risk forgetting why we have become the societies we are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 25 Sep 2025 13:51:00 -0000 full Share Premium Ltd Political commentator Mike indian thinks that it would be a big mistake for Andy Burnham to challenge Keir Starmer's leadership of Labour. He can't see what Burnham would bring to the table and feels it would be opportunistic in-fighting. He finds the American administration's criticism regarding free speech in the UK highly hypocritical. And he reckons Trump's speech at the UN is akin to a man standing on a street corner with a cardboard sign, someone we'd normally ignore. Trump is a danger to the modern world and we risk forgetting why we have become the societies we are. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike indian thinks that it would be a big mistake for Andy Burnham to challenge Keir Starmer's leadership of Labour. He can't see what Burnham would bring to the table and feels it would be opportunistic in-fighting. He finds the American administration's criticism regarding free speech in the UK highly hypocritical. And he reckons Trump's speech at the UN is akin to a man standing on a street corner with a cardboard sign, someone we'd normally ignore. Trump is a danger to the modern world and we risk forgetting why we have become the societies we are.

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]]> 1577 The Bigger Picture: Kruger's defection, why the Crown trumps presidencies & the process of Brexit Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University believes that the defection of the talented Danny Kruger to Reform has demoralised the Tories. Will other defections mean they don't have enough numbers to be the official Opposition? He states why he believes that the most stable mixed economies are often those with monarchs, not presidents, especially in north-west Europe. Turning to Brexit, he feels that it is a process we are perhaps only halfway through, though he doesn't know where it will end up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 18 Sep 2025 14:57:00 -0000 full Share Premium Ltd Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University believes that the defection of the talented Danny Kruger to Reform has demoralised the Tories. Will other defections mean they don't have enough numbers to be the official Opposition? He states why he believes that the most stable mixed economies are often those with monarchs, not presidents, especially in north-west Europe. Turning to Brexit, he feels that it is a process we are perhaps only halfway through, though he doesn't know where it will end up. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University believes that the defection of the talented Danny Kruger to Reform has demoralised the Tories. Will other defections mean they don't have enough numbers to be the official Opposition? He states why he believes that the most stable mixed economies are often those with monarchs, not presidents, especially in north-west Europe. Turning to Brexit, he feels that it is a process we are perhaps only halfway through, though he doesn't know where it will end up.

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]]> 1514 The Bigger Picture: Lord Mandelson, Angela Rayner & the deputy leadership election Political commentator Mike Indian wonders why the revelations about Lord Mandelson weren't caught in the vetting process but his sacking tops a bad week for the Prime Minister. Mike says that Angela Rayner will be missed: she spoke to Labour voters who Starmer can't reach. Mike expects she will return to the cabinet within a year or so and may yet end up as the party's leader. The PM needs a deputy leadership election like a hole in the head as it will allow grievances to be aired; some are calling it a referendum on his performance. Mike also summarises what he feels should be in the autumn Budget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 11 Sep 2025 14:45:00 -0000 full Share Premium Ltd Political commentator Mike Indian wonders why the revelations about Lord Mandelson weren't caught in the vetting process but his sacking tops a bad week for the Prime Minister. Mike says that Angela Rayner will be missed: she spoke to Labour voters who Starmer can't reach. Mike expects she will return to the cabinet within a year or so and may yet end up as the party's leader. The PM needs a deputy leadership election like a hole in the head as it will allow grievances to be aired; some are calling it a referendum on his performance. Mike also summarises what he feels should be in the autumn Budget. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike Indian wonders why the revelations about Lord Mandelson weren't caught in the vetting process but his sacking tops a bad week for the Prime Minister. Mike says that Angela Rayner will be missed: she spoke to Labour voters who Starmer can't reach. Mike expects she will return to the cabinet within a year or so and may yet end up as the party's leader. The PM needs a deputy leadership election like a hole in the head as it will allow grievances to be aired; some are calling it a referendum on his performance. Mike also summarises what he feels should be in the autumn Budget.

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]]> 1158 The Bigger Picture: Graham Linehan's arrest, anarcho-capitalism & has the Tory party died? After the arrest of comedian Graham Linehan for social media comments, Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University says we cannot go on behaving like this and expect our friends in the United States to go on supporting us in our quest for a free sociey. We are humiliating ourselves internationally and spiralling into a broader delegitimation crisis. Argentinian President Milei calls himself an anarcho-capitalist. But what is that? Tim explains a world of scholarship dating back over 150 years. And with the Tories so low in the polls, distrusted and in no man's land, he asks if the Conservative Party might already have died. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 04 Sep 2025 15:27:00 -0000 full Share Premium Ltd After the arrest of comedian Graham Linehan for social media comments, Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University says we cannot go on behaving like this and expect our friends in the United States to go on supporting us in our quest for a free sociey. We are humiliating ourselves internationally and spiralling into a broader delegitimation crisis. Argentinian President Milei calls himself an anarcho-capitalist. But what is that? Tim explains a world of scholarship dating back over 150 years. And with the Tories so low in the polls, distrusted and in no man's land, he asks if the Conservative Party might already have died. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices After the arrest of comedian Graham Linehan for social media comments, Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University says we cannot go on behaving like this and expect our friends in the United States to go on supporting us in our quest for a free sociey. We are humiliating ourselves internationally and spiralling into a broader delegitimation crisis. Argentinian President Milei calls himself an anarcho-capitalist. But what is that? Tim explains a world of scholarship dating back over 150 years. And with the Tories so low in the polls, distrusted and in no man's land, he asks if the Conservative Party might already have died.

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]]> 1630 The Bigger Picture: Starmer's latest staff changes, Reform's deportation plan & Budget rumours With Keir Starmer replacing his PPS, the third senior member of staff to leave, political commentator Mike Indian says it gives an impression of ineffectiveness and fosters a bunker mentality at the government's heart. Now that Reform is having to put meat on the bones of policies with its deportation plan, Labour must address the small boats problem. Although the Budget will now be largely written, Mike's advice is for the Chancellor to be bold and use a wealth tax to pay down debt and encourage people to save for their grandchildren's future and help bring down the cost of living. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 28 Aug 2025 13:59:00 -0000 full Share Premium Ltd With Keir Starmer replacing his PPS, the third senior member of staff to leave, political commentator Mike Indian says it gives an impression of ineffectiveness and fosters a bunker mentality at the government's heart. Now that Reform is having to put meat on the bones of policies with its deportation plan, Labour must address the small boats problem. Although the Budget will now be largely written, Mike's advice is for the Chancellor to be bold and use a wealth tax to pay down debt and encourage people to save for their grandchildren's future and help bring down the cost of living. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices With Keir Starmer replacing his PPS, the third senior member of staff to leave, political commentator Mike Indian says it gives an impression of ineffectiveness and fosters a bunker mentality at the government's heart. Now that Reform is having to put meat on the bones of policies with its deportation plan, Labour must address the small boats problem. Although the Budget will now be largely written, Mike's advice is for the Chancellor to be bold and use a wealth tax to pay down debt and encourage people to save for their grandchildren's future and help bring down the cost of living.

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]]> 1634 The Bigger Picture: The cryptography row, are the Tories 5th & is the UK teetering on the edge? Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University looks at the increasingly farcical row over cryptography. As so often, the new bill's unintended consequence could leave the UK's young people even more susceptible to malign influences. He is fascinated by Nowcast's poll putting the Conservatives behind the Greens and SNP. Could we be returning to the 19th century conservative vs liberal political picture? And despite what some commentators say, Tim believes that the UK's current financial predicament is far worse than in the 1970s and that a bond crisis could come upon us out of the blue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 21 Aug 2025 14:20:00 -0000 full Share Premium Ltd Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University looks at the increasingly farcical row over cryptography. As so often, the new bill's unintended consequence could leave the UK's young people even more susceptible to malign influences. He is fascinated by Nowcast's poll putting the Conservatives behind the Greens and SNP. Could we be returning to the 19th century conservative vs liberal political picture? And despite what some commentators say, Tim believes that the UK's current financial predicament is far worse than in the 1970s and that a bond crisis could come upon us out of the blue. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University looks at the increasingly farcical row over cryptography. As so often, the new bill's unintended consequence could leave the UK's young people even more susceptible to malign influences. He is fascinated by Nowcast's poll putting the Conservatives behind the Greens and SNP. Could we be returning to the 19th century conservative vs liberal political picture? And despite what some commentators say, Tim believes that the UK's current financial predicament is far worse than in the 1970s and that a bond crisis could come upon us out of the blue.

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]]> 1636 The Bigger Picture: The Alaskan summit, Vance in the UK & Reeves and the economy - 14 Aug 25 Political commentator Mike Indian worries about the outcome of the Ukraine summit in Alaska, given that Trump does not see Russia as the aggressor while Zelenksy has not been invited. With Vance's trip to the UK, we are seeing a very different relationship than other recent US presidencies, one where the American government appears genuinely interested in Britain. Rachel Reeves will be glad that UK growth is stronger than expected. But she must still raise revenue in the Autumn budget and it's looking increasingly likely that there will be massive changes to Inheritance Tax. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 14 Aug 2025 13:41:00 -0000 full Share Premium Ltd Political commentator Mike Indian worries about the outcome of the Ukraine summit in Alaska, given that Trump does not see Russia as the aggressor while Zelenksy has not been invited. With Vance's trip to the UK, we are seeing a very different relationship than other recent US presidencies, one where the American government appears genuinely interested in Britain. Rachel Reeves will be glad that UK growth is stronger than expected. But she must still raise revenue in the Autumn budget and it's looking increasingly likely that there will be massive changes to Inheritance Tax. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike Indian worries about the outcome of the Ukraine summit in Alaska, given that Trump does not see Russia as the aggressor while Zelenksy has not been invited. With Vance's trip to the UK, we are seeing a very different relationship than other recent US presidencies, one where the American government appears genuinely interested in Britain. Rachel Reeves will be glad that UK growth is stronger than expected. But she must still raise revenue in the Autumn budget and it's looking increasingly likely that there will be massive changes to Inheritance Tax.

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]]> 1569 The Bigger Picture: Labour is digging an ever-bigger economic hole, the strategic errors of the EU & the slow extinction of the human race Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University says that with Rachel Reeves facing a £50 billion black hole, he can't understand why the government is enacting or considering policies that will worsen our economic position. We are now surely in a doom loop and both Labour and Tories are making huge mistakes in carrying on with an unsustainable big state. He considers the strategic errors of the EU, which subcontracted its energy supply to Russia, its supply chains to China and its defence to China. Europe's policies are not rooted in sound economics or governance and its recent trade deal massively benefits the USA. Others may complain about Trump's tariffs but the EU has over 4,000 in force. He discusses a forthcoming book from demographer Paul Morland which claims that the human race is in danger of dying out. Despite some vigorously reproducing countries, too many are ageing and shrinking, putting pressure on welfare states and losing innovation and inventiveness. Without a massive change in course, many parts of the world are in terminal decline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sat, 09 Aug 2025 17:19:00 -0000 full Share Premium Ltd Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University says that with Rachel Reeves facing a £50 billion black hole, he can't understand why the government is enacting or considering policies that will worsen our economic position. We are now surely in a doom loop and both Labour and Tories are making huge mistakes in carrying on with an unsustainable big state. He considers the strategic errors of the EU, which subcontracted its energy supply to Russia, its supply chains to China and its defence to China. Europe's policies are not rooted in sound economics or governance and its recent trade deal massively benefits the USA. Others may complain about Trump's tariffs but the EU has over 4,000 in force. He discusses a forthcoming book from demographer Paul Morland which claims that the human race is in danger of dying out. Despite some vigorously reproducing countries, too many are ageing and shrinking, putting pressure on welfare states and losing innovation and inventiveness. Without a massive change in course, many parts of the world are in terminal decline. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University says that with Rachel Reeves facing a £50 billion black hole, he can't understand why the government is enacting or considering policies that will worsen our economic position. We are now surely in a doom loop and both Labour and Tories are making huge mistakes in carrying on with an unsustainable big state. He considers the strategic errors of the EU, which subcontracted its energy supply to Russia, its supply chains to China and its defence to China. Europe's policies are not rooted in sound economics or governance and its recent trade deal massively benefits the USA. Others may complain about Trump's tariffs but the EU has over 4,000 in force. He discusses a forthcoming book from demographer Paul Morland which claims that the human race is in danger of dying out. Despite some vigorously reproducing countries, too many are ageing and shrinking, putting pressure on welfare states and losing innovation and inventiveness. Without a massive change in course, many parts of the world are in terminal decline.

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]]> 1621 The Bigger Picture: Recognising Palestine, the doctors' strike, Trump's visit & migration Political commentator Mike Indian discusses the move by Macron, Starmer and Carney towards recognising a Palestinian state. While largely a symbolic gesture which presents a number of complicating factors, the Netanyahu goverment is clearly losing support in the West. Discussing the doctor's strike, with a call for a 29% rise after getting 22% last year and Wes Streeting's tough language, Mike feels they may be overplaying their hand. He finds Donald Trump holding court during his UK visit fascinating but thinks Starmer is better than most leaders at handling Trump. As the ONS confirm the second highest population increase since WW2, Mike points out that without migration the population of many Western countries would fall. He finds himself deeply suspicious of the rhetoric of many politicians on the right on this topic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 31 Jul 2025 14:06:00 -0000 full Share Premium Ltd Political commentator Mike Indian discusses the move by Macron, Starmer and Carney towards recognising a Palestinian state. While largely a symbolic gesture which presents a number of complicating factors, the Netanyahu goverment is clearly losing support in the West. Discussing the doctor's strike, with a call for a 29% rise after getting 22% last year and Wes Streeting's tough language, Mike feels they may be overplaying their hand. He finds Donald Trump holding court during his UK visit fascinating but thinks Starmer is better than most leaders at handling Trump. As the ONS confirm the second highest population increase since WW2, Mike points out that without migration the population of many Western countries would fall. He finds himself deeply suspicious of the rhetoric of many politicians on the right on this topic. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike Indian discusses the move by Macron, Starmer and Carney towards recognising a Palestinian state. While largely a symbolic gesture which presents a number of complicating factors, the Netanyahu goverment is clearly losing support in the West. Discussing the doctor's strike, with a call for a 29% rise after getting 22% last year and Wes Streeting's tough language, Mike feels they may be overplaying their hand. He finds Donald Trump holding court during his UK visit fascinating but thinks Starmer is better than most leaders at handling Trump. As the ONS confirm the second highest population increase since WW2, Mike points out that without migration the population of many Western countries would fall. He finds himself deeply suspicious of the rhetoric of many politicians on the right on this topic.

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]]> 1195 The Bigger Picture: British politics could be changing out of all recognition Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University says that we are living in changeable times and that the major political parties we have known all our lives may not hold sway for much longer. Jeremy Corbyn has finally agreed to join a new hard-left party with Zara Sultana, although the name won't be announced until its first conference. Pollsters suggest 10% of voters could support it, mirroring what is happening on the right with the Conservatives and Reform. Kemi Badenoch's reshuffle is instantly forgettable and confirms something is going seriously wrong with the Tories. Meanwhile Reform remains consistently ahead of Labour and is now trying to add form and structure, building a board and ensuring it is ready for the next election, which Tim feels could be in 2028. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 24 Jul 2025 15:23:00 -0000 full Share Premium Ltd Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University says that we are living in changeable times and that the major political parties we have known all our lives may not hold sway for much longer. Jeremy Corbyn has finally agreed to join a new hard-left party with Zara Sultana, although the name won't be announced until its first conference. Pollsters suggest 10% of voters could support it, mirroring what is happening on the right with the Conservatives and Reform. Kemi Badenoch's reshuffle is instantly forgettable and confirms something is going seriously wrong with the Tories. Meanwhile Reform remains consistently ahead of Labour and is now trying to add form and structure, building a board and ensuring it is ready for the next election, which Tim feels could be in 2028. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University says that we are living in changeable times and that the major political parties we have known all our lives may not hold sway for much longer. Jeremy Corbyn has finally agreed to join a new hard-left party with Zara Sultana, although the name won't be announced until its first conference. Pollsters suggest 10% of voters could support it, mirroring what is happening on the right with the Conservatives and Reform. Kemi Badenoch's reshuffle is instantly forgettable and confirms something is going seriously wrong with the Tories. Meanwhile Reform remains consistently ahead of Labour and is now trying to add form and structure, building a board and ensuring it is ready for the next election, which Tim feels could be in 2028.

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]]> 1606 The Bigger Picture: Labour MPs suspended, the Afghan data leak & lowering the voting age to 16 Political commentator Mike indian discusses the removal of the whip of the four MPs who led the welfare rebellion. Despite Labour's massive majority, it is proving hard to maintain party discipline. Rachel Reeves has emerged as Starmer's co-Prime Minister with market reaction to her tears in the Commons strengthening her position, as there seems no possible alternative Chancellor. The Afghan data breach, and the superinjunction covering it up, is a spectacular blunder by the British state. It heightens the impression of incompetence at the top and the belief that civil servants are never held to account. Lastly, Mike turns to the lowering of the voting age to 16, wondering if Reform might not be the party that benefits most from it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 17 Jul 2025 14:20:00 -0000 full Share Premium Ltd Political commentator Mike indian discusses the removal of the whip of the four MPs who led the welfare rebellion. Despite Labour's massive majority, it is proving hard to maintain party discipline. Rachel Reeves has emerged as Starmer's co-Prime Minister with market reaction to her tears in the Commons strengthening her position, as there seems no possible alternative Chancellor. The Afghan data breach, and the superinjunction covering it up, is a spectacular blunder by the British state. It heightens the impression of incompetence at the top and the belief that civil servants are never held to account. Lastly, Mike turns to the lowering of the voting age to 16, wondering if Reform might not be the party that benefits most from it. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike indian discusses the removal of the whip of the four MPs who led the welfare rebellion. Despite Labour's massive majority, it is proving hard to maintain party discipline. Rachel Reeves has emerged as Starmer's co-Prime Minister with market reaction to her tears in the Commons strengthening her position, as there seems no possible alternative Chancellor. The Afghan data breach, and the superinjunction covering it up, is a spectacular blunder by the British state. It heightens the impression of incompetence at the top and the belief that civil servants are never held to account. Lastly, Mike turns to the lowering of the voting age to 16, wondering if Reform might not be the party that benefits most from it.

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]]> 1463 The Bigger Picture: The welfare state is unsustainable, Tim's manifesto & public opinion on healthcare Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University says that it is now obvious that the welfare state begun by Lloyd George and Churchill in 1909 is on an unsustainable path and that the political cowardice of MPs has to end. The OBR has warned how vulnerable the UK's position is, yet not even Labour can get a grip on it. Tim discusses his own recently published "manifesto" as to how a failing state where nothing works can be rescued by private enterprise, pointing out the growing trend for people turning to private providers. And he highlights the massive sea change in the public's attitude towards private healthcare. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 10 Jul 2025 14:53:00 -0000 full Share Premium Ltd Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University says that it is now obvious that the welfare state begun by Lloyd George and Churchill in 1909 is on an unsustainable path and that the political cowardice of MPs has to end. The OBR has warned how vulnerable the UK's position is, yet not even Labour can get a grip on it. Tim discusses his own recently published "manifesto" as to how a failing state where nothing works can be rescued by private enterprise, pointing out the growing trend for people turning to private providers. And he highlights the massive sea change in the public's attitude towards private healthcare. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University says that it is now obvious that the welfare state begun by Lloyd George and Churchill in 1909 is on an unsustainable path and that the political cowardice of MPs has to end. The OBR has warned how vulnerable the UK's position is, yet not even Labour can get a grip on it. Tim discusses his own recently published "manifesto" as to how a failing state where nothing works can be rescued by private enterprise, pointing out the growing trend for people turning to private providers. And he highlights the massive sea change in the public's attitude towards private healthcare.

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]]> 1423 The Bigger Picture: The crumbling of Britain's welfare state & Trump's extraordinary first 6 months Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University says that the wheels are coming off the welfare project that began in the early 20th century. The state can no longer do it all and either massive changes are made proactively or it will happen reactively through a money market crisis. Sadly, few politicians show the necessary pragmatism and we may already be seeing the early signs of a legitimation crisis. He also looks at Donald Trump. The domestic picture is mixed but, internationally, he cannot remember a US President moving so many dials so rapidly and in such significant ways. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 27 Jun 2025 12:49:00 -0000 full Share Premium Ltd Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University says that the wheels are coming off the welfare project that began in the early 20th century. The state can no longer do it all and either massive changes are made proactively or it will happen reactively through a money market crisis. Sadly, few politicians show the necessary pragmatism and we may already be seeing the early signs of a legitimation crisis. He also looks at Donald Trump. The domestic picture is mixed but, internationally, he cannot remember a US President moving so many dials so rapidly and in such significant ways. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University says that the wheels are coming off the welfare project that began in the early 20th century. The state can no longer do it all and either massive changes are made proactively or it will happen reactively through a money market crisis. Sadly, few politicians show the necessary pragmatism and we may already be seeing the early signs of a legitimation crisis. He also looks at Donald Trump. The domestic picture is mixed but, internationally, he cannot remember a US President moving so many dials so rapidly and in such significant ways.

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]]> 1594 The Bigger Picture: The G7 meeting, the grooming gang inquiry & the decriminalisation of abortion Political commentator Mike Indian discusses the G7 meeting with Donald Trump to the fore. He doesn't believe the vaunted UK trade deal with the US is the full thing but, more important, were the discussions on Ukraine and the Middle East. Mike also ponders whether the G7 is becoming less relevant as a body. He turns to the grooming gang inquiry, the latest in a long-running, disappointing saga. The terms of the inquiry and the timescale will be vital. As with the decriminalisation of abortion, Mike laments the toxicity of these and many other current issues. Political discourse is getting angrier and consensus ever harder to find: this is not helpful for democracy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 19 Jun 2025 14:25:00 -0000 full Share Premium Ltd Political commentator Mike Indian discusses the G7 meeting with Donald Trump to the fore. He doesn't believe the vaunted UK trade deal with the US is the full thing but, more important, were the discussions on Ukraine and the Middle East. Mike also ponders whether the G7 is becoming less relevant as a body. He turns to the grooming gang inquiry, the latest in a long-running, disappointing saga. The terms of the inquiry and the timescale will be vital. As with the decriminalisation of abortion, Mike laments the toxicity of these and many other current issues. Political discourse is getting angrier and consensus ever harder to find: this is not helpful for democracy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike Indian discusses the G7 meeting with Donald Trump to the fore. He doesn't believe the vaunted UK trade deal with the US is the full thing but, more important, were the discussions on Ukraine and the Middle East. Mike also ponders whether the G7 is becoming less relevant as a body. He turns to the grooming gang inquiry, the latest in a long-running, disappointing saga. The terms of the inquiry and the timescale will be vital. As with the decriminalisation of abortion, Mike laments the toxicity of these and many other current issues. Political discourse is getting angrier and consensus ever harder to find: this is not helpful for democracy.

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]]> 1439 The Bigger Picture: The UK's Doom Loop, "Return To Growth" & Starmer's backing of nuclear power Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University believes that the UK is now in a doom loop. With no coherent strategy, Rachel Reeves is digging us ever deeper into a hole, borrowing massively with no attempt to improve productivity or encourage growth. No wonder capital and talent is fleeing. For anyone wondering how we might do things differently in a politically viable way, reducing the state and improving state services, Tim recommends Lord Moynihan's very readable work, Return to Growth. And he finds fascinating the 180-degree ideological shift by many in Labour when it comes to our civil nuclear programme. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 12 Jun 2025 14:54:00 -0000 full Share Premium Ltd Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University believes that the UK is now in a doom loop. With no coherent strategy, Rachel Reeves is digging us ever deeper into a hole, borrowing massively with no attempt to improve productivity or encourage growth. No wonder capital and talent is fleeing. For anyone wondering how we might do things differently in a politically viable way, reducing the state and improving state services, Tim recommends Lord Moynihan's very readable work, Return to Growth. And he finds fascinating the 180-degree ideological shift by many in Labour when it comes to our civil nuclear programme. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University believes that the UK is now in a doom loop. With no coherent strategy, Rachel Reeves is digging us ever deeper into a hole, borrowing massively with no attempt to improve productivity or encourage growth. No wonder capital and talent is fleeing. For anyone wondering how we might do things differently in a politically viable way, reducing the state and improving state services, Tim recommends Lord Moynihan's very readable work, Return to Growth. And he finds fascinating the 180-degree ideological shift by many in Labour when it comes to our civil nuclear programme.

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]]> 1621 The Bigger Picture: Winter fuel U-turn, the Spending Review and the Tories disowning the Truss Budget Political commentator Mike Indian says that the Winter Fuel U-turn has undermined the position of the Prime Minister and Chancellor, with Labour MPs getting increasingly rebellious. But there is no obvious successor to Keir Starmer and Mike predicts that the PM will not only last till the end of this Parliament but stand again. In some ways, he feels, the forthcoming Spending Review is the biggest decision Labour will take in this Parliament. He approves of the money earmarked for improving transport in the north and the equipment detailed in the Defence Review. But it's clear personnel levels in the armed forces need to be raised. All this at a time when jittery markets no longer want to sustain growing government debt while growth is low. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 05 Jun 2025 15:12:00 -0000 full Share Premium Ltd Political commentator Mike Indian says that the Winter Fuel U-turn has undermined the position of the Prime Minister and Chancellor, with Labour MPs getting increasingly rebellious. But there is no obvious successor to Keir Starmer and Mike predicts that the PM will not only last till the end of this Parliament but stand again. In some ways, he feels, the forthcoming Spending Review is the biggest decision Labour will take in this Parliament. He approves of the money earmarked for improving transport in the north and the equipment detailed in the Defence Review. But it's clear personnel levels in the armed forces need to be raised. All this at a time when jittery markets no longer want to sustain growing government debt while growth is low. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike Indian says that the Winter Fuel U-turn has undermined the position of the Prime Minister and Chancellor, with Labour MPs getting increasingly rebellious. But there is no obvious successor to Keir Starmer and Mike predicts that the PM will not only last till the end of this Parliament but stand again. In some ways, he feels, the forthcoming Spending Review is the biggest decision Labour will take in this Parliament. He approves of the money earmarked for improving transport in the north and the equipment detailed in the Defence Review. But it's clear personnel levels in the armed forces need to be raised. All this at a time when jittery markets no longer want to sustain growing government debt while growth is low.

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]]> 1638 The Bigger Picture: Will Reform face a new Project Fear, Are Western economies doomed & Railway renationalisation Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University says that Reform's rise in the opinion polls could see "The Blob" mounting a new "Project Fear". But it could backfire, particularly as some people like rebelling against the establishment. Will Labour fracture as the Conservatives did? With populations declining and welfare and pension liabilities mushrooming, the financial situation of western democracies is becoming increasingly unstable. With no incentive for politicians to explain how serious the situation is, are our societies doomed? And with the railways being renationaised, Tim considers the oscillation between state and private control over 200 years and wonders why we can't emulate the railway success of that other island state, Japan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 29 May 2025 14:47:00 -0000 full Share Premium Ltd Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University says that Reform's rise in the opinion polls could see "The Blob" mounting a new "Project Fear". But it could backfire, particularly as some people like rebelling against the establishment. Will Labour fracture as the Conservatives did? With populations declining and welfare and pension liabilities mushrooming, the financial situation of western democracies is becoming increasingly unstable. With no incentive for politicians to explain how serious the situation is, are our societies doomed? And with the railways being renationaised, Tim considers the oscillation between state and private control over 200 years and wonders why we can't emulate the railway success of that other island state, Japan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University says that Reform's rise in the opinion polls could see "The Blob" mounting a new "Project Fear". But it could backfire, particularly as some people like rebelling against the establishment. Will Labour fracture as the Conservatives did? With populations declining and welfare and pension liabilities mushrooming, the financial situation of western democracies is becoming increasingly unstable. With no incentive for politicians to explain how serious the situation is, are our societies doomed? And with the railways being renationaised, Tim considers the oscillation between state and private control over 200 years and wonders why we can't emulate the railway success of that other island state, Japan.

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]]> 1612 The Bigger Picture: The winter fuel U-turn, the UK-EU reset deal & Angela Rayner's tax rise memo Political commentator Mike Indian discusses Labour's U-turn on the winter fuel payment, which would have been far less damaging if it had happened earlier. The party's communications, particularly on the domestic front, need to be considerably more savvy. The UK-EU reset deal should improve our relationship with Europe but it is inevitable we would become a rule taker after leaving. The biggest losers, yet again, are Britain's fishermen. He also comments on the leaked memo about Angela Rayne's suggested tax rises, exposing differences between her and the Chancellor. If rumours of a reshuffle soon are true, it could be a mistake and should happen later. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 22 May 2025 14:47:00 -0000 full Share Premium Ltd Political commentator Mike Indian discusses Labour's U-turn on the winter fuel payment, which would have been far less damaging if it had happened earlier. The party's communications, particularly on the domestic front, need to be considerably more savvy. The UK-EU reset deal should improve our relationship with Europe but it is inevitable we would become a rule taker after leaving. The biggest losers, yet again, are Britain's fishermen. He also comments on the leaked memo about Angela Rayne's suggested tax rises, exposing differences between her and the Chancellor. If rumours of a reshuffle soon are true, it could be a mistake and should happen later. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike Indian discusses Labour's U-turn on the winter fuel payment, which would have been far less damaging if it had happened earlier. The party's communications, particularly on the domestic front, need to be considerably more savvy. The UK-EU reset deal should improve our relationship with Europe but it is inevitable we would become a rule taker after leaving. The biggest losers, yet again, are Britain's fishermen. He also comments on the leaked memo about Angela Rayne's suggested tax rises, exposing differences between her and the Chancellor. If rumours of a reshuffle soon are true, it could be a mistake and should happen later.

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]]> 1442 The Bigger Picture: UK politics is at an inflexion point so what does it mean for party politics? Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University says that UK politics is at a crossroads. He explains that many of the themes of modern political discourse have their roots in 1647's Putney Debates; he discusses the ideas of four diverse academics on the shifting sands of our politics and governance. And what of the future? Will Labour become the natural party of government? Are Reform the new Thatcherite Conservatives? And, with the LibDems almost neck and neck with the Conservatives in some polls, which party will end up in fourth place? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 19 May 2025 06:56:00 -0000 full Share Premium Ltd Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University says that UK politics is at a crossroads. He explains that many of the themes of modern political discourse have their roots in 1647's Putney Debates; he discusses the ideas of four diverse academics on the shifting sands of our politics and governance. And what of the future? Will Labour become the natural party of government? Are Reform the new Thatcherite Conservatives? And, with the LibDems almost neck and neck with the Conservatives in some polls, which party will end up in fourth place? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University says that UK politics is at a crossroads. He explains that many of the themes of modern political discourse have their roots in 1647's Putney Debates; he discusses the ideas of four diverse academics on the shifting sands of our politics and governance. And what of the future? Will Labour become the natural party of government? Are Reform the new Thatcherite Conservatives? And, with the LibDems almost neck and neck with the Conservatives in some polls, which party will end up in fourth place?

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]]> 1731 The Bigger Picture: Trade deals, local election results and Reform & the Australian and Canadian elections Political commentator Mike Indian discusses the predicted US-UK trade deal which is unlikely to be the full deal pursued by the UK for years but should still be a positive. The Indian deal is a significant one, given that India will be the 3rd biggest economy in the world. Both, however, are examples of how the world is becoming ever more complicated. Mike discusses the local elections, a bad night for both Conservatives and Labour. He doesn't think that Reform's success is a flash in the pan but feels there will be a ceiling on its level of support. He also discusses the remarkable turnarounds in the Canadian and Australian elections, both of which owe a considerable debt to Donald Trump's sabre rattling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sun, 11 May 2025 21:48:00 -0000 full Share Premium Ltd Political commentator Mike Indian discusses the predicted US-UK trade deal which is unlikely to be the full deal pursued by the UK for years but should still be a positive. The Indian deal is a significant one, given that India will be the 3rd biggest economy in the world. Both, however, are examples of how the world is becoming ever more complicated. Mike discusses the local elections, a bad night for both Conservatives and Labour. He doesn't think that Reform's success is a flash in the pan but feels there will be a ceiling on its level of support. He also discusses the remarkable turnarounds in the Canadian and Australian elections, both of which owe a considerable debt to Donald Trump's sabre rattling. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike Indian discusses the predicted US-UK trade deal which is unlikely to be the full deal pursued by the UK for years but should still be a positive. The Indian deal is a significant one, given that India will be the 3rd biggest economy in the world. Both, however, are examples of how the world is becoming ever more complicated. Mike discusses the local elections, a bad night for both Conservatives and Labour. He doesn't think that Reform's success is a flash in the pan but feels there will be a ceiling on its level of support. He also discusses the remarkable turnarounds in the Canadian and Australian elections, both of which owe a considerable debt to Donald Trump's sabre rattling.

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]]> 1512 The Bigger Picture: Chinese economic problems, Blair's attack on net zero drive & Trump's 1st 100 days Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University believes China's big problem is not Trump but its domestic economic woes. The extraordinary property bubble has left more vacant homes than the massive population. With high youth unemployment, China is potentially in a downward spiral, fuelled by widespread pessimism. Tony Blair has exposed the schism in Labour over the dash to Net Zero and with Trump's push for energy supremacy and oil prices falling, we may soon get the called-for "reset of the debate". While it's unclear if Trump's first 100 days will be judged a success, he has nonetheless pushed through some amazing reforms and changed global discourse in a way not seen since the days of Thatcher & Reagan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 05 May 2025 13:32:00 -0000 full Share Premium Ltd Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University believes China's big problem is not Trump but its domestic economic woes. The extraordinary property bubble has left more vacant homes than the massive population. With high youth unemployment, China is potentially in a downward spiral, fuelled by widespread pessimism. Tony Blair has exposed the schism in Labour over the dash to Net Zero and with Trump's push for energy supremacy and oil prices falling, we may soon get the called-for "reset of the debate". While it's unclear if Trump's first 100 days will be judged a success, he has nonetheless pushed through some amazing reforms and changed global discourse in a way not seen since the days of Thatcher & Reagan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University believes China's big problem is not Trump but its domestic economic woes. The extraordinary property bubble has left more vacant homes than the massive population. With high youth unemployment, China is potentially in a downward spiral, fuelled by widespread pessimism. Tony Blair has exposed the schism in Labour over the dash to Net Zero and with Trump's push for energy supremacy and oil prices falling, we may soon get the called-for "reset of the debate". While it's unclear if Trump's first 100 days will be judged a success, he has nonetheless pushed through some amazing reforms and changed global discourse in a way not seen since the days of Thatcher & Reagan.

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]]> 1553 The Bigger Picture: Ukraine, the Supreme Court gender ruling & the death of Pope Francis Political commentator Mike Indian wonders what lasting settlement there can be in Ukraine given the capriciousness of the Trump administration. We are seeing a redrawing of global alliances, with the US returning to its former isolationist policy. In the wake of the Supreme Court gender ruling, he considers the divisiveness and politicisation of the topic and how nuance is being lost. We should be more considerate to those who feel they have been born in the wrong body. Whatever your view on the edicts of the Papacy, the Pope is still a political figure with a difference and an integral moral force in an increasingly turbulent world. The new Pope wiill have a difficult task ahead of him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 24 Apr 2025 13:48:00 -0000 full Share Premium Ltd Political commentator Mike Indian wonders what lasting settlement there can be in Ukraine given the capriciousness of the Trump administration. We are seeing a redrawing of global alliances, with the US returning to its former isolationist policy. In the wake of the Supreme Court gender ruling, he considers the divisiveness and politicisation of the topic and how nuance is being lost. We should be more considerate to those who feel they have been born in the wrong body. Whatever your view on the edicts of the Papacy, the Pope is still a political figure with a difference and an integral moral force in an increasingly turbulent world. The new Pope wiill have a difficult task ahead of him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike Indian wonders what lasting settlement there can be in Ukraine given the capriciousness of the Trump administration. We are seeing a redrawing of global alliances, with the US returning to its former isolationist policy. In the wake of the Supreme Court gender ruling, he considers the divisiveness and politicisation of the topic and how nuance is being lost. We should be more considerate to those who feel they have been born in the wrong body. Whatever your view on the edicts of the Papacy, the Pope is still a political figure with a difference and an integral moral force in an increasingly turbulent world. The new Pope wiill have a difficult task ahead of him.

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]]> 1510 The Bigger Picture: British Steel and statecraft, Trump's divisiveness & future military planning Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University discusses the nature of political economy in statecraft in the light of the government taking over British Steel. Why are so many of Britain's important companies plundered? Tim discusses Donald Trump's divisiveness. Despite disliking the man, has to admit he has been proven right on some things. But are his heavy-handed tactics brewing a very fundamental currency crisis? And, given the rapid advances in technology which mean we are at another "Dreadnought moment", how can military and political leaders make sensible spending choices? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 17 Apr 2025 14:50:00 -0000 full Share Premium Ltd Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University discusses the nature of political economy in statecraft in the light of the government taking over British Steel. Why are so many of Britain's important companies plundered? Tim discusses Donald Trump's divisiveness. Despite disliking the man, has to admit he has been proven right on some things. But are his heavy-handed tactics brewing a very fundamental currency crisis? And, given the rapid advances in technology which mean we are at another "Dreadnought moment", how can military and political leaders make sensible spending choices? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University discusses the nature of political economy in statecraft in the light of the government taking over British Steel. Why are so many of Britain's important companies plundered? Tim discusses Donald Trump's divisiveness. Despite disliking the man, has to admit he has been proven right on some things. But are his heavy-handed tactics brewing a very fundamental currency crisis? And, given the rapid advances in technology which mean we are at another "Dreadnought moment", how can military and political leaders make sensible spending choices?

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]]> 1626 The Bigger Picture: Beyond Trump's tariffs, why savings shouldn't be taxed & the UK prepares for space Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University says that people should not look at Trump's tariffs in isolation. They are only part of his strategy. The press ignored his remarks on the US needing legal immigration, supply-side reforms and a new tax regime to unleash the country's potential. There are risks but, if he succeeds, we could be in a different world. While the UK government considers tinkering with ISAs, Tim says that savings are underestimated and that you can't have capitalism without capital and we need more financial education. He also cheers the fact that the UK will have its first rocket launch this year, enabling us to participate in the vast and growing satellite market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 03 Apr 2025 14:47:00 -0000 full Share Premium Ltd Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University says that people should not look at Trump's tariffs in isolation. They are only part of his strategy. The press ignored his remarks on the US needing legal immigration, supply-side reforms and a new tax regime to unleash the country's potential. There are risks but, if he succeeds, we could be in a different world. While the UK government considers tinkering with ISAs, Tim says that savings are underestimated and that you can't have capitalism without capital and we need more financial education. He also cheers the fact that the UK will have its first rocket launch this year, enabling us to participate in the vast and growing satellite market. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University says that people should not look at Trump's tariffs in isolation. They are only part of his strategy. The press ignored his remarks on the US needing legal immigration, supply-side reforms and a new tax regime to unleash the country's potential. There are risks but, if he succeeds, we could be in a different world. While the UK government considers tinkering with ISAs, Tim says that savings are underestimated and that you can't have capitalism without capital and we need more financial education. He also cheers the fact that the UK will have its first rocket launch this year, enabling us to participate in the vast and growing satellite market.

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]]> 1538 The Bigger Picture: Rachel Reeves's Statement, improving the housing market & university free speech Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University says that if the markets turn against the government then it is real trouble. If Reeves increases taxes in the Autumn, as many expect, then we will be in a doom loop. He admires an idea from Dr. Madsen Pirie of the Adam Smith Institute for using a blockchain approach to speed up the lamentable speed of the UK housing market. Why can the Americans move so easily? And he discusses the record fine imposed on the University of Sussex over the case involving Professor Kathleen Stock, a big victory for defenders of free speech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 27 Mar 2025 15:50:00 -0000 full Share Premium Ltd Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University says that if the markets turn against the government then it is real trouble. If Reeves increases taxes in the Autumn, as many expect, then we will be in a doom loop. He admires an idea from Dr. Madsen Pirie of the Adam Smith Institute for using a blockchain approach to speed up the lamentable speed of the UK housing market. Why can the Americans move so easily? And he discusses the record fine imposed on the University of Sussex over the case involving Professor Kathleen Stock, a big victory for defenders of free speech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University says that if the markets turn against the government then it is real trouble. If Reeves increases taxes in the Autumn, as many expect, then we will be in a doom loop. He admires an idea from Dr. Madsen Pirie of the Adam Smith Institute for using a blockchain approach to speed up the lamentable speed of the UK housing market. Why can the Americans move so easily? And he discusses the record fine imposed on the University of Sussex over the case involving Professor Kathleen Stock, a big victory for defenders of free speech.

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]]> 1573 The Bigger Picture: A fifth of UK adults not looking for work, Starmer as an international statesman Political commentator Mike Indian discusses the fact that a fifth of UK adults are still not looking for work, what used to be called NEETS. The Government has to focus on getting as many people as it can into work sustainably, laying the groundwork for what it will be judged for at the next election. Mike believes that its communication strategy has improved massively. Starmer has come into his own on the international stage, arguably moving into the space at the top of Europe while the US is playing silly buggers with foreign policy. While it will take time to ramp up Europe's defence capability, governments have to think the unthinkable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 20 Mar 2025 14:56:00 -0000 full Share Premium Ltd Political commentator Mike Indian discusses the fact that a fifth of UK adults are still not looking for work, what used to be called NEETS. The Government has to focus on getting as many people as it can into work sustainably, laying the groundwork for what it will be judged for at the next election. Mike believes that its communication strategy has improved massively. Starmer has come into his own on the international stage, arguably moving into the space at the top of Europe while the US is playing silly buggers with foreign policy. While it will take time to ramp up Europe's defence capability, governments have to think the unthinkable. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike Indian discusses the fact that a fifth of UK adults are still not looking for work, what used to be called NEETS. The Government has to focus on getting as many people as it can into work sustainably, laying the groundwork for what it will be judged for at the next election. Mike believes that its communication strategy has improved massively. Starmer has come into his own on the international stage, arguably moving into the space at the top of Europe while the US is playing silly buggers with foreign policy. While it will take time to ramp up Europe's defence capability, governments have to think the unthinkable.

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]]> 1586 The Bigger Picture: What is Trump really up to, lessons from the Laffer Curve & the centre-right civil war Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University says that Donald Trump wants to push through a fundamental rebalancing of the US economy, shifting wealth from the public to private sector. He is willing to go through a period of chaos to do so, using tariffs as a blunt foreign policy tool to bully and cajole. In the UK, we may be at, or over, the peak of the Laffer Curve where taxes cause a change in behaviour. 15-30% of cigarette purchases could now be illicit. Will the government reduce duty to increase revenue? And with Labour stealing some centre-right policies, will the strife in those parties intensify and how can they respond? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 13 Mar 2025 16:12:00 -0000 full Share Premium Ltd Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University says that Donald Trump wants to push through a fundamental rebalancing of the US economy, shifting wealth from the public to private sector. He is willing to go through a period of chaos to do so, using tariffs as a blunt foreign policy tool to bully and cajole. In the UK, we may be at, or over, the peak of the Laffer Curve where taxes cause a change in behaviour. 15-30% of cigarette purchases could now be illicit. Will the government reduce duty to increase revenue? And with Labour stealing some centre-right policies, will the strife in those parties intensify and how can they respond? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University says that Donald Trump wants to push through a fundamental rebalancing of the US economy, shifting wealth from the public to private sector. He is willing to go through a period of chaos to do so, using tariffs as a blunt foreign policy tool to bully and cajole. In the UK, we may be at, or over, the peak of the Laffer Curve where taxes cause a change in behaviour. 15-30% of cigarette purchases could now be illicit. Will the government reduce duty to increase revenue? And with Labour stealing some centre-right policies, will the strife in those parties intensify and how can they respond?

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]]> 1558 The Bigger Picture: Trump & Zelensky, Europe's response and what US tariffs could mean Political commentator Mike Indian says that since Trump's return to the White House, we are living in a very different world. The presidency is more sure-footed than Trump's haphazard first term. The staged falling out with Zelensky is a confirmation of the US pivot away from the world stage to a sharper, more protectionist era. It helped Keir Starmer have his best week as PM since he took office and Europe's talk of rearmament is history in the making. It is hard to see Trump's imposition of tariffs – effectively a tax on his own people – doing anything other than slowing the global economy and causing a spike in inflation. It will certainly impact the UK government's ability to choose its spending priorities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 06 Mar 2025 15:18:00 -0000 full Share Premium Ltd Political commentator Mike Indian says that since Trump's return to the White House, we are living in a very different world. The presidency is more sure-footed than Trump's haphazard first term. The staged falling out with Zelensky is a confirmation of the US pivot away from the world stage to a sharper, more protectionist era. It helped Keir Starmer have his best week as PM since he took office and Europe's talk of rearmament is history in the making. It is hard to see Trump's imposition of tariffs – effectively a tax on his own people – doing anything other than slowing the global economy and causing a spike in inflation. It will certainly impact the UK government's ability to choose its spending priorities. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike Indian says that since Trump's return to the White House, we are living in a very different world. The presidency is more sure-footed than Trump's haphazard first term. The staged falling out with Zelensky is a confirmation of the US pivot away from the world stage to a sharper, more protectionist era. It helped Keir Starmer have his best week as PM since he took office and Europe's talk of rearmament is history in the making. It is hard to see Trump's imposition of tariffs – effectively a tax on his own people – doing anything other than slowing the global economy and causing a spike in inflation. It will certainly impact the UK government's ability to choose its spending priorities.

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]]> 1526 The Bigger Picture: What is Trump up to, Labour is panicking in Wales & countering historical ignorance As Keir Starmer is about to visit Washington, Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University thinks Trump's grand plan with regard to Europe and Ukraine is to prevent Russia becoming China's extraction site and tempt Russia out of China's orbit. With UK local elections looming, he thinks Labour are panicking, particularly in Wales. After over a century of Labour rule he feels that, as with the Conservatives in Scotland, Labour could now be so unpopular that Reform and Farage could end up dominating Welsh politics. And he discusses an article by Lord Roberts attempting to correct historical ignorance about the Nazis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 27 Feb 2025 15:36:00 -0000 full Share Premium Ltd As Keir Starmer is about to visit Washington, Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University thinks Trump's grand plan with regard to Europe and Ukraine is to prevent Russia becoming China's extraction site and tempt Russia out of China's orbit. With UK local elections looming, he thinks Labour are panicking, particularly in Wales. After over a century of Labour rule he feels that, as with the Conservatives in Scotland, Labour could now be so unpopular that Reform and Farage could end up dominating Welsh politics. And he discusses an article by Lord Roberts attempting to correct historical ignorance about the Nazis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices As Keir Starmer is about to visit Washington, Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University thinks Trump's grand plan with regard to Europe and Ukraine is to prevent Russia becoming China's extraction site and tempt Russia out of China's orbit. With UK local elections looming, he thinks Labour are panicking, particularly in Wales. After over a century of Labour rule he feels that, as with the Conservatives in Scotland, Labour could now be so unpopular that Reform and Farage could end up dominating Welsh politics. And he discusses an article by Lord Roberts attempting to correct historical ignorance about the Nazis.

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]]> 1600 The Bigger Picture: Trump, Ukraine and what it means for Europe & Labour MPs' offensive messages Political commentator Mike Indian discusses President Trump's recent statements on Ukraine, accusing it of having started the war, blocking elections and President Zelensky of being a dictator. How viable is Keir Starmer's statement that the UK will stand by Ukraine? After 78 years, relying on NATO for joint defence is no longer a certainty and puts presure on the UK's spending priorities. He also discusses the lack of awareness shown by Labour MPs over their offensive WhatsApp messages. Taken with other things, like gifts and fibs on CVs, it is death by a thousand cuts though Labour's big majority means that most MPs – bar Reeves – are expendable. However, the local elections could weaken Starmer's authority. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 20 Feb 2025 14:54:00 -0000 full Share Premium Ltd Political commentator Mike Indian discusses President Trump's recent statements on Ukraine, accusing it of having started the war, blocking elections and President Zelensky of being a dictator. How viable is Keir Starmer's statement that the UK will stand by Ukraine? After 78 years, relying on NATO for joint defence is no longer a certainty and puts presure on the UK's spending priorities. He also discusses the lack of awareness shown by Labour MPs over their offensive WhatsApp messages. Taken with other things, like gifts and fibs on CVs, it is death by a thousand cuts though Labour's big majority means that most MPs – bar Reeves – are expendable. However, the local elections could weaken Starmer's authority. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike Indian discusses President Trump's recent statements on Ukraine, accusing it of having started the war, blocking elections and President Zelensky of being a dictator. How viable is Keir Starmer's statement that the UK will stand by Ukraine? After 78 years, relying on NATO for joint defence is no longer a certainty and puts presure on the UK's spending priorities. He also discusses the lack of awareness shown by Labour MPs over their offensive WhatsApp messages. Taken with other things, like gifts and fibs on CVs, it is death by a thousand cuts though Labour's big majority means that most MPs – bar Reeves – are expendable. However, the local elections could weaken Starmer's authority.

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]]> 1615 The Bigger Picture: Trump is playing a clever game & could the Tories become the UK's 4th party? Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University says that people are misreading Donald Trump. Discussing Greenland, Gaza, the Panama Canal, North Korea, NATO and more, he says that there is coherency there. Trump enjoys chaos and is actually thinking several chess moves ahead. He is forever and a day a New York real estate developer – loud, proud, bold and radical. Tim feels that with Reform consistently ahead in the polls and poised to have the largest UK party membership, this is the most important development in British politics in 40 years. The Conservative Party may haemorrhage money, talent and members and could even find themselves the fourth party behind the LibDems at the next election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 13 Feb 2025 14:49:00 -0000 Trump is playing a clever game & could the Tories become the UK's 4th party? full Share Premium Ltd Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University says that people are misreading Donald Trump. Discussing Greenland, Gaza, the Panama Canal, North Korea, NATO and more, he says that there is coherency there. Trump enjoys chaos and is actually thinking several chess moves ahead. He is forever and a day a New York real estate developer – loud, proud, bold and radical. Tim feels that with Reform consistently ahead in the polls and poised to have the largest UK party membership, this is the most important development in British politics in 40 years. The Conservative Party may haemorrhage money, talent and members and could even find themselves the fourth party behind the LibDems at the next election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University says that people are misreading Donald Trump. Discussing Greenland, Gaza, the Panama Canal, North Korea, NATO and more, he says that there is coherency there. Trump enjoys chaos and is actually thinking several chess moves ahead. He is forever and a day a New York real estate developer – loud, proud, bold and radical.

Tim feels that with Reform consistently ahead in the polls and poised to have the largest UK party membership, this is the most important development in British politics in 40 years. The Conservative Party may haemorrhage money, talent and members and could even find themselves the fourth party behind the LibDems at the next election.

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]]> 1698 The Bigger Picture: Starmer & the EU, Is Reeves' growth speech enough and Trump & Gaza While "Never Here" Keir Starmer thinks the UK can reset its position with the EU, political commentator Mike Indian believes the government is viewing the stagnating EU with rose-tinted spectacles and that this will not be a panacea for our financial troubles. Despite talking about it a great deal, the government has done little so far to promote growth and Reeves' recent speech highlighting a third runway at Heathrow will do little to change that. We need a better-connected country and should be encouraging local mutuals. Mike finds Trump's ideas for Gaza irresponsible and risks plunging the region back into conflict. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 10 Feb 2025 13:36:00 -0000 Starmer & the EU, Is Reeves' growth speech enough and Trump & Gaza full Share Premium Ltd While "Never Here" Keir Starmer thinks the UK can reset its position with the EU, political commentator Mike Indian believes the government is viewing the stagnating EU with rose-tinted spectacles and that this will not be a panacea for our financial troubles. Despite talking about it a great deal, the government has done little so far to promote growth and Reeves' recent speech highlighting a third runway at Heathrow will do little to change that. We need a better-connected country and should be encouraging local mutuals. Mike finds Trump's ideas for Gaza irresponsible and risks plunging the region back into conflict. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices While "Never Here" Keir Starmer thinks the UK can reset its position with the EU, political commentator Mike Indian believes the government is viewing the stagnating EU with rose-tinted spectacles and that this will not be a panacea for our financial troubles. Despite talking about it a great deal, the government has done little so far to promote growth and Reeves' recent speech highlighting a third runway at Heathrow will do little to change that. We need a better-connected country and should be encouraging local mutuals. Mike finds Trump's ideas for Gaza irresponsible and risks plunging the region back into conflict.

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]]> 1561 The Bigger Picture: What Labour is getting right (& the Tories wrong) and Trump's Executive Orders Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University says that there was much in Rachel Reeves's recent speech, including her desire to see expansion at Heathrow, that was sensible and should have been done years ago by the Tories. But there was no realisation that her Budget had been disastrous, particularly on taxation. The Conservatives, though, are going about opposition in totally the wrong way and should recognise that there is a higher calling. With Trump's issuing of so many Executive Orders – so many his opponents will have trouble pushing back on all of them – he feels that America has almost discovered a monarchical system of government. But although some Europeans may be envious of the can-do spirit, he worries whether the polarisation of American politics may portend darker days ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 30 Jan 2025 15:54:00 -0000 What Labour is getting right (& the Tories wrong) and Trump's Executive Orders full Share Premium Ltd Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University says that there was much in Rachel Reeves's recent speech, including her desire to see expansion at Heathrow, that was sensible and should have been done years ago by the Tories. But there was no realisation that her Budget had been disastrous, particularly on taxation. The Conservatives, though, are going about opposition in totally the wrong way and should recognise that there is a higher calling. With Trump's issuing of so many Executive Orders – so many his opponents will have trouble pushing back on all of them – he feels that America has almost discovered a monarchical system of government. But although some Europeans may be envious of the can-do spirit, he worries whether the polarisation of American politics may portend darker days ahead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University says that there was much in Rachel Reeves's recent speech, including her desire to see expansion at Heathrow, that was sensible and should have been done years ago by the Tories. But there was no realisation that her Budget had been disastrous, particularly on taxation. The Conservatives, though, are going about opposition in totally the wrong way and should recognise that there is a higher calling. With Trump's issuing of so many Executive Orders – so many his opponents will have trouble pushing back on all of them – he feels that America has almost discovered a monarchical system of government. But although some Europeans may be envious of the can-do spirit, he worries whether the polarisation of American politics may portend darker days ahead.

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]]> 1550 The Bigger Picture: Trump's return as President, UK infrastructure & how safe is Rachel Reeves? Political commentator Mike Indian says that Trump's return to the White House represents a pivot back to US isolationism which leaves a void to be filled and means a less secure world. Despite outward appearances, he feels that Trump's Presidency should not be seen as normal. The UK Government's removal of legal challenges to UK infrastructure projects is, he says, a welcome development. While the Chancellor is under pressure from increasingly nervous money markets, Mike feels it is too early to write Rachel Reeves off yet, pointing out that her fortunes are very much bound up with Sir Keir Starmer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 23 Jan 2025 14:49:00 -0000 Trump's return as President, UK infrastructure & how safe is Rachel Reeves? full Share Premium Ltd Political commentator Mike Indian says that Trump's return to the White House represents a pivot back to US isolationism which leaves a void to be filled and means a less secure world. Despite outward appearances, he feels that Trump's Presidency should not be seen as normal. The UK Government's removal of legal challenges to UK infrastructure projects is, he says, a welcome development. While the Chancellor is under pressure from increasingly nervous money markets, Mike feels it is too early to write Rachel Reeves off yet, pointing out that her fortunes are very much bound up with Sir Keir Starmer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike Indian says that Trump's return to the White House represents a pivot back to US isolationism which leaves a void to be filled and means a less secure world. Despite outward appearances, he feels that Trump's Presidency should not be seen as normal. The UK Government's removal of legal challenges to UK infrastructure projects is, he says, a welcome development. While the Chancellor is under pressure from increasingly nervous money markets, Mike feels it is too early to write Rachel Reeves off yet, pointing out that her fortunes are very much bound up with Sir Keir Starmer.

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]]> 1489 The Bigger Picture: Is Labour pivoting right, a must-read book & Canada's federal elections Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University wonders, now the wheels are coming off the government's bus, if Labour is pivoting to the right, with rumoured welfare cuts, implementing the university free speech law and scrapping the banning of gas boilers by 2035. If so, how will the Conservatives react? He strongly recommends Peter Turchin's book, "End Times: Elites, Counter-Elites an Indicators of Revolution" and what it means for our times. And he discusses the probable change in government in Canada in the autumn and whether a new Conservative government will reconsider the role of the state. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 17 Jan 2025 10:06:00 -0000 Is Labour pivoting right, a must-read book & Canada's federal elections full Share Premium Ltd Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University wonders, now the wheels are coming off the government's bus, if Labour is pivoting to the right, with rumoured welfare cuts, implementing the university free speech law and scrapping the banning of gas boilers by 2035. If so, how will the Conservatives react? He strongly recommends Peter Turchin's book, "End Times: Elites, Counter-Elites an Indicators of Revolution" and what it means for our times. And he discusses the probable change in government in Canada in the autumn and whether a new Conservative government will reconsider the role of the state. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University wonders, now the wheels are coming off the government's bus, if Labour is pivoting to the right, with rumoured welfare cuts, implementing the university free speech law and scrapping the banning of gas boilers by 2035. If so, how will the Conservatives react? He strongly recommends Peter Turchin's book, "End Times: Elites, Counter-Elites an Indicators of Revolution" and what it means for our times. And he discusses the probable change in government in Canada in the autumn and whether a new Conservative government will reconsider the role of the state.

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]]> 1599 The Bigger Picture: The Chancellor & the markets, the grooming inquiry call and Elon Musk & Reform Political commentator Mike Indian discusses the Chancellor's options in face of the rise in UK borrowing costs and fall in sterling. Will Keir Starmer retain confidence in her? His own future will be determined by her fate. He also addreses the grooming inquiry call and vote, worrying it all feels like too little too late. We owe it to the victims to see that the Jay Report's findings are implemented and that failings in the system need to be addressed. He also discusses Elon Musk's intervention and his relationship with Reform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 09 Jan 2025 15:29:00 -0000 The Chancellor & the markets, the grooming inquiry call and Elon Musk & Reform full Share Premium Ltd Political commentator Mike Indian discusses the Chancellor's options in face of the rise in UK borrowing costs and fall in sterling. Will Keir Starmer retain confidence in her? His own future will be determined by her fate. He also addreses the grooming inquiry call and vote, worrying it all feels like too little too late. We owe it to the victims to see that the Jay Report's findings are implemented and that failings in the system need to be addressed. He also discusses Elon Musk's intervention and his relationship with Reform. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike Indian discusses the Chancellor's options in face of the rise in UK borrowing costs and fall in sterling. Will Keir Starmer retain confidence in her? His own future will be determined by her fate. He also addreses the grooming inquiry call and vote, worrying it all feels like too little too late. We owe it to the victims to see that the Jay Report's findings are implemented and that failings in the system need to be addressed. He also discusses Elon Musk's intervention and his relationship with Reform.

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]]> 1519 The Bigger Picture: The political economy of time, the new "New Right" and the economic case against EVs As 2025 begins, Professor Tim Evans takes the opportunity to discuss the political economy of seasonality and time and reflect upon the importance of time, which some political regimes have tried to amend. He feels we are starting to see the birth of a new "New Right", 45 years on from Reagan and Thatcher. While Milei, Trump and Farage have many different ideas, it appears that they are consulting each other, which might make 2025 a rollercoaster year. He also considers the unintended consequences of the push to electric vehicles, with a divide growing between those who have driveways (and cheap charging) and those who do not. If the US brings down the price of oil, the attraction for EVs will decline and further embolden those who oppose the rush to Net Zero. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 02 Jan 2025 16:20:00 -0000 The political economy of time, the new "New Right" and the economic case against EVs full Share Premium Ltd As 2025 begins, Professor Tim Evans takes the opportunity to discuss the political economy of seasonality and time and reflect upon the importance of time, which some political regimes have tried to amend. He feels we are starting to see the birth of a new "New Right", 45 years on from Reagan and Thatcher. While Milei, Trump and Farage have many different ideas, it appears that they are consulting each other, which might make 2025 a rollercoaster year. He also considers the unintended consequences of the push to electric vehicles, with a divide growing between those who have driveways (and cheap charging) and those who do not. If the US brings down the price of oil, the attraction for EVs will decline and further embolden those who oppose the rush to Net Zero. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices As 2025 begins, Professor Tim Evans takes the opportunity to discuss the political economy of seasonality and time and reflect upon the importance of time, which some political regimes have tried to amend. He feels we are starting to see the birth of a new "New Right", 45 years on from Reagan and Thatcher. While Milei, Trump and Farage have many different ideas, it appears that they are consulting each other, which might make 2025 a rollercoaster year. He also considers the unintended consequences of the push to electric vehicles, with a divide growing between those who have driveways (and cheap charging) and those who do not. If the US brings down the price of oil, the attraction for EVs will decline and further embolden those who oppose the rush to Net Zero.

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]]> 1710 The Bigger Picture: Problems for the UK economy, Reform's danger to the Tories & the New Year ahead Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University rounds off the year's Bigger Pictures by explaining why investors are getting spooked by the UK economy going from bad to worse. We are effectively back in the 1970s, he says, only, in some ways, it's even worse. Instead of effectively tackling the problem, politicians' heads are full of spaghetti. If Elon Musk contributes heavily to Reform, a psychological wall will break and the Conservative Party will face an existential crisis. And Tim looks ahead to what 2025 might bring, wondering where the unforseen Black Swans will come from. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 19 Dec 2024 15:26:00 -0000 Problems for the UK economy, Reform's danger to the Tories & the New Year ahead full Share Premium Ltd Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University rounds off the year's Bigger Pictures by explaining why investors are getting spooked by the UK economy going from bad to worse. We are effectively back in the 1970s, he says, only, in some ways, it's even worse. Instead of effectively tackling the problem, politicians' heads are full of spaghetti. If Elon Musk contributes heavily to Reform, a psychological wall will break and the Conservative Party will face an existential crisis. And Tim looks ahead to what 2025 might bring, wondering where the unforseen Black Swans will come from. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University rounds off the year's Bigger Pictures by explaining why investors are getting spooked by the UK economy going from bad to worse. We are effectively back in the 1970s, he says, only, in some ways, it's even worse. Instead of effectively tackling the problem, politicians' heads are full of spaghetti. If Elon Musk contributes heavily to Reform, a psychological wall will break and the Conservative Party will face an existential crisis. And Tim looks ahead to what 2025 might bring, wondering where the unforseen Black Swans will come from.

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]]> 1636 The Bigger Picture: How to invest long-term when US debt us not just a problem but a predicament Tim Price of Price Value Partners explains why, despite the US market's Trump optimism, US debt has gone from a problem to a predicament. Most western governments are technically bankrupt but Tim points out that, contrary to popular belief, there is no real link between economies and stock markets. He explains his investment philosophy which stresses the importance of not losing money, ignoring the latest hot thing like the tech sector and investing in real assets such as gold and silver, now 20 years into a bull run. Silver, he says, is essential for industry and the green revolution but demand is greater than is being mined. He discusses long-term inflation and why he feels money is too important to be messed about with by central bankers and politicians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 16 Dec 2024 15:09:00 -0000 How to invest long-term when US debt us not just a problem but a predicament full Share Premium Ltd Tim Price of Price Value Partners explains why, despite the US market's Trump optimism, US debt has gone from a problem to a predicament. Most western governments are technically bankrupt but Tim points out that, contrary to popular belief, there is no real link between economies and stock markets. He explains his investment philosophy which stresses the importance of not losing money, ignoring the latest hot thing like the tech sector and investing in real assets such as gold and silver, now 20 years into a bull run. Silver, he says, is essential for industry and the green revolution but demand is greater than is being mined. He discusses long-term inflation and why he feels money is too important to be messed about with by central bankers and politicians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tim Price of Price Value Partners explains why, despite the US market's Trump optimism, US debt has gone from a problem to a predicament. Most western governments are technically bankrupt but Tim points out that, contrary to popular belief, there is no real link between economies and stock markets. He explains his investment philosophy which stresses the importance of not losing money, ignoring the latest hot thing like the tech sector and investing in real assets such as gold and silver, now 20 years into a bull run. Silver, he says, is essential for industry and the green revolution but demand is greater than is being mined. He discusses long-term inflation and why he feels money is too important to be messed about with by central bankers and politicians.

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]]> 1618 The Bigger Picture: France's political turmoil, why Starmer is doomed & the surge of Reform Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University wonders if the French Fifth Republic can continue much longer, with its politics increasingly polarised. With the German economy in free fall, even the survival of the Euro may be in doubt. Tim finds Keir Stamer less the heir to Blair than to Wilson and Callaghan, believing he is a catastrophically bad PM who is avoiding anything meaningful while doubling down on his worst ideas. But the Conservatives may not benefit. Badenoch is not doing well enough and Reform could soon surge past the Tories as they professionalise and purge the nasties. Why should they do a deal with the Conservative Party if they could be elected on their own, asks Tim? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 06 Dec 2024 11:24:00 -0000 France's political turmoil, why Starmer is doomed & the surge of Reform full Share Premium Ltd Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University wonders if the French Fifth Republic can continue much longer, with its politics increasingly polarised. With the German economy in free fall, even the survival of the Euro may be in doubt. Tim finds Keir Stamer less the heir to Blair than to Wilson and Callaghan, believing he is a catastrophically bad PM who is avoiding anything meaningful while doubling down on his worst ideas. But the Conservatives may not benefit. Badenoch is not doing well enough and Reform could soon surge past the Tories as they professionalise and purge the nasties. Why should they do a deal with the Conservative Party if they could be elected on their own, asks Tim? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University wonders if the French Fifth Republic can continue much longer, with its politics increasingly polarised. With the German economy in free fall, even the survival of the Euro may be in doubt. Tim finds Keir Stamer less the heir to Blair than to Wilson and Callaghan, believing he is a catastrophically bad PM who is avoiding anything meaningful while doubling down on his worst ideas. But the Conservatives may not benefit. Badenoch is not doing well enough and Reform could soon surge past the Tories as they professionalise and purge the nasties. Why should they do a deal with the Conservative Party if they could be elected on their own, asks Tim?

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]]> 1752 The Bigger Picture: The Assisted Dying Bill, net migration, the General Election petition & Davey's disc Political commentator Mike Indian discusses Kim Leadbeater's assisted dying bill. Will Starmer's authority be damaged if it doesn't pass? Will it affect his releationship with Wes Streeting, who is against it? Mike reckons that, pass or not, assisted dying is likely to be law in 10 years or so. He also discusses the upwards revision in net migration to almost a million in a year. Although Labour weren't in power, it will be used as a lever to attack them. How can they get it under control? He also, briefly, looks at the mass petition for a re-run of the General Election and Ed Davey's bid for a Christmas #1 record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 28 Nov 2024 15:31:00 -0000 The Assisted Dying Bill, net migration, the General Election petition & Davey's disc full Share Premium Ltd Political commentator Mike Indian discusses Kim Leadbeater's assisted dying bill. Will Starmer's authority be damaged if it doesn't pass? Will it affect his releationship with Wes Streeting, who is against it? Mike reckons that, pass or not, assisted dying is likely to be law in 10 years or so. He also discusses the upwards revision in net migration to almost a million in a year. Although Labour weren't in power, it will be used as a lever to attack them. How can they get it under control? He also, briefly, looks at the mass petition for a re-run of the General Election and Ed Davey's bid for a Christmas #1 record. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike Indian discusses Kim Leadbeater's assisted dying bill. Will Starmer's authority be damaged if it doesn't pass? Will it affect his releationship with Wes Streeting, who is against it? Mike reckons that, pass or not, assisted dying is likely to be law in 10 years or so. He also discusses the upwards revision in net migration to almost a million in a year. Although Labour weren't in power, it will be used as a lever to attack them. How can they get it under control?

He also, briefly, looks at the mass petition for a re-run of the General Election and Ed Davey's bid for a Christmas #1 record.

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]]> 1639 The Bigger Picture: European-style welfarism, the medical monopoly & the politics of the Tractor Tax Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University discusses how the government wants to turn the UK into an EU-style higher-spending social democracy, not realising that the European model is falling off a cliff. With Germany in economic meltdown, he reveals that directors of German's biggest car manufacturers are considering moving the businesses abroad. He discusses the role of Physician Associates in the NHS and the problems caused by medical monopolies opposing supply-side reforms. And he assesses the Tractor Tax. While it might have the whiff of class warfare, he cannot see Labour retreating while the right is so disunited. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 25 Nov 2024 09:50:00 -0000 European-style welfarism, the medical monopoly & the politics of the Tractor Tax full Share Premium Ltd Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University discusses how the government wants to turn the UK into an EU-style higher-spending social democracy, not realising that the European model is falling off a cliff. With Germany in economic meltdown, he reveals that directors of German's biggest car manufacturers are considering moving the businesses abroad. He discusses the role of Physician Associates in the NHS and the problems caused by medical monopolies opposing supply-side reforms. And he assesses the Tractor Tax. While it might have the whiff of class warfare, he cannot see Labour retreating while the right is so disunited. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University discusses how the government wants to turn the UK into an EU-style higher-spending social democracy, not realising that the European model is falling off a cliff. With Germany in economic meltdown, he reveals that directors of German's biggest car manufacturers are considering moving the businesses abroad. He discusses the role of Physician Associates in the NHS and the problems caused by medical monopolies opposing supply-side reforms. And he assesses the Tractor Tax. While it might have the whiff of class warfare, he cannot see Labour retreating while the right is so disunited.

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]]> 1600 The Bigger Picture: Aftermath of Trump's victory, can he and Musk work together & Badenoch's win Political commentator Mike Indian discusses the aftermath of Trump's unexpectedly complete election victory. He has the consent of the people, but what will happen in 4 years' time if he doesn't deliver. Elon Musk is in charge of delivering government efficiency but can the two men – similar in many respects – get along long term? If they can, it could have a transformative effect upon the USA. At home, Kemi Badenoch has had a strong start as Tory leader and could be good at keeping Keir Starmer on his toes. But she needs to be wary of being too spiky with people, particularly given the fractiousness of the remaining Conservative MPs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 14 Nov 2024 13:12:00 -0000 The aftermath of Trump's victory, can he and Musk work together & Kemi Badenoch's win full Share Premium Ltd Political commentator Mike Indian discusses the aftermath of Trump's unexpectedly complete election victory. He has the consent of the people, but what will happen in 4 years' time if he doesn't deliver. Elon Musk is in charge of delivering government efficiency but can the two men – similar in many respects – get along long term? If they can, it could have a transformative effect upon the USA. At home, Kemi Badenoch has had a strong start as Tory leader and could be good at keeping Keir Starmer on his toes. But she needs to be wary of being too spiky with people, particularly given the fractiousness of the remaining Conservative MPs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike Indian discusses the aftermath of Trump's unexpectedly complete election victory. He has the consent of the people, but what will happen in 4 years' time if he doesn't deliver. Elon Musk is in charge of delivering government efficiency but can the two men – similar in many respects – get along long term? If they can, it could have a transformative effect upon the USA. At home, Kemi Badenoch has had a strong start as Tory leader and could be good at keeping Keir Starmer on his toes. But she needs to be wary of being too spiky with people, particularly given the fractiousness of the remaining Conservative MPs.

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]]> 1533 The Bigger Picture: The ramifications of Trump's victory & Kemi Badenoch as new Tory leader Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University says that the emphatic victory of Donald Trump will have huge consequences for the US and the world geopolitically. He will be helped by having done the job before, will go for energy dominance, try to slim the federal government, impose tariffs, cut illegal immigration and be radical on culture too. What might it mean for the country's relationship with the UK, whose government is going in a very different direction? He also discusses why he felt, from the moment she entered Parliament, that Kemi Badenoch was a fascinating politician and why a British-African leader of a major party is to be celebrated. But can she unite her party and make the Tories electorally significant again? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 07 Nov 2024 15:46:00 -0000 The ramifications of Trump's victory & Kemi Badenoch as new Tory leader full Share Premium Ltd Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University says that the emphatic victory of Donald Trump will have huge consequences for the US and the world geopolitically. He will be helped by having done the job before, will go for energy dominance, try to slim the federal government, impose tariffs, cut illegal immigration and be radical on culture too. What might it mean for the country's relationship with the UK, whose government is going in a very different direction? He also discusses why he felt, from the moment she entered Parliament, that Kemi Badenoch was a fascinating politician and why a British-African leader of a major party is to be celebrated. But can she unite her party and make the Tories electorally significant again? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University says that the emphatic victory of Donald Trump will have huge consequences for the US and the world geopolitically. He will be helped by having done the job before, will go for energy dominance, try to slim the federal government, impose tariffs, cut illegal immigration and be radical on culture too. What might it mean for the country's relationship with the UK, whose government is going in a very different direction?

He also discusses why he felt, from the moment she entered Parliament, that Kemi Badenoch was a fascinating politician and why a British-African leader of a major party is to be celebrated. But can she unite her party and make the Tories electorally significant again?

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]]> 1609 The Bigger Picture: Reaction to Rachel Reeves' first budget, the Tory leadership contest & the US election Political commentator Mike Indian fillets Rachel Reeves' first Budget, with a massive increase in taxes, in large part to be paid by business, particularly through an increase in their National Insurance contributions. While the public sector will be getting considerably more money, it is important for the government to make the state more efficient. It is Mike's view that Reeves will be raising taxes more further down the line. He also looks at the Tory leadership contest but believes the new leader will not only not become PM but won't even be the leader in two years' time. As for the US election, the polls are tight – as always – and if there isn't a clear, outright win, we can expect a protracted and bitter aftermath. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 31 Oct 2024 15:30:00 -0000 Reaction to Rachel Reeves' first budget, the Tory leadership contest & the US election full Share Premium Ltd Political commentator Mike Indian fillets Rachel Reeves' first Budget, with a massive increase in taxes, in large part to be paid by business, particularly through an increase in their National Insurance contributions. While the public sector will be getting considerably more money, it is important for the government to make the state more efficient. It is Mike's view that Reeves will be raising taxes more further down the line. He also looks at the Tory leadership contest but believes the new leader will not only not become PM but won't even be the leader in two years' time. As for the US election, the polls are tight – as always – and if there isn't a clear, outright win, we can expect a protracted and bitter aftermath. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike Indian fillets Rachel Reeves' first Budget, with a massive increase in taxes, in large part to be paid by business, particularly through an increase in their National Insurance contributions. While the public sector will be getting considerably more money, it is important for the government to make the state more efficient. It is Mike's view that Reeves will be raising taxes more further down the line.

He also looks at the Tory leadership contest but believes the new leader will not only not become PM but won't even be the leader in two years' time. As for the US election, the polls are tight – as always – and if there isn't a clear, outright win, we can expect a protracted and bitter aftermath.

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]]> 1563 The Bigger Picture: Poaching young talent, British industry's voice & the truth about plastic recycling Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University says the UK has to worry, not just about the top 1% who pay 29% of income tax leaving, but also young talent. They – the future high earners – are being tempted by offers from countries like Italy and Portugal. With an ageing population we could face an ever declining economic pie and get into a doom loop. Tim also considers why business (and indeed unions) have largely lost their voice and rarely speak up to defend their interests. With no robust argument we end up with soggy thinking and it's unhealthy. And he looks at how the science and economics of plastic recycling has not been properly thought through, producing unintended consequences, as so often with political short-termism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 24 Oct 2024 15:14:00 -0000 Poaching young talent, British industry's voice & the truth about plastic recycling full Share Premium Ltd Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University says the UK has to worry, not just about the top 1% who pay 29% of income tax leaving, but also young talent. They – the future high earners – are being tempted by offers from countries like Italy and Portugal. With an ageing population we could face an ever declining economic pie and get into a doom loop. Tim also considers why business (and indeed unions) have largely lost their voice and rarely speak up to defend their interests. With no robust argument we end up with soggy thinking and it's unhealthy. And he looks at how the science and economics of plastic recycling has not been properly thought through, producing unintended consequences, as so often with political short-termism. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University says the UK has to worry, not just about the top 1% who pay 29% of income tax leaving, but also young talent. They – the future high earners – are being tempted by offers from countries like Italy and Portugal. With an ageing population we could face an ever declining economic pie and get into a doom loop. Tim also considers why business (and indeed unions) have largely lost their voice and rarely speak up to defend their interests. With no robust argument we end up with soggy thinking and it's unhealthy. And he looks at how the science and economics of plastic recycling has not been properly thought through, producing unintended consequences, as so often with political short-termism.

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]]> 1786 The Bigger Picture: Budget lookahead, the Tory leadership contest & Alex Salmond Political commentator Mike Indian looks ahead to the Budget, discussing whether Labour will be breaking its manifesto commitments, feeling that a time-limited wealth tax would be better than discouraging pension saving. He discusses the surprise ejection of James Cleverley from the Tory leadership contest, perhaps the one best placed to unify the party. He predicts that at the end of this Parliament, it will be Boris Johnson who is leader of the opposition. He also reflects upon the life of Alex Salmond, who so nearly became Prime Minister of an independent Scotland. He had flair and talent, though perhaps not integrity. The latter, in the long run, is more important in a politician. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 17 Oct 2024 14:10:00 -0000 The Budget lookahead, the Tory leadership contest & Alex Salmond full Share Premium Ltd Political commentator Mike Indian looks ahead to the Budget, discussing whether Labour will be breaking its manifesto commitments, feeling that a time-limited wealth tax would be better than discouraging pension saving. He discusses the surprise ejection of James Cleverley from the Tory leadership contest, perhaps the one best placed to unify the party. He predicts that at the end of this Parliament, it will be Boris Johnson who is leader of the opposition. He also reflects upon the life of Alex Salmond, who so nearly became Prime Minister of an independent Scotland. He had flair and talent, though perhaps not integrity. The latter, in the long run, is more important in a politician. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike Indian looks ahead to the Budget, discussing whether Labour will be breaking its manifesto commitments, feeling that a time-limited wealth tax would be better than discouraging pension saving. He discusses the surprise ejection of James Cleverley from the Tory leadership contest, perhaps the one best placed to unify the party. He predicts that at the end of this Parliament, it will be Boris Johnson who is leader of the opposition. He also reflects upon the life of Alex Salmond, who so nearly became Prime Minister of an independent Scotland. He had flair and talent, though perhaps not integrity. The latter, in the long run, is more important in a politician.

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]]> 1557 The Bigger Picture: The Tory party leadership contest & conference and Labour freebie controversy Political commentator Mike Indian discusses the surprisingly upbeat tone at the Conservative Party conference. He takes Simon Rose through the four leadership contenders, explaining who he thinks will be the pair party members will vote on. He also talks about the interventions of three former leaders, Rishi Sunak, Liz Truss and Boris Johnson. Turning to the controversy about freebies given to Labour ministers, he considers the ethics of lobbying. While feeling Keir Starmer is right to return £6,000 of gifts, the PM must address the giving of gifts, as well as tackling MPs' second jobs and the issue of Sue Gray. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 03 Oct 2024 16:46:00 -0000 The Tory party leadership contest & conference and Labour freebie controversy full Share Premium Ltd Political commentator Mike Indian discusses the surprisingly upbeat tone at the Conservative Party conference. He takes Simon Rose through the four leadership contenders, explaining who he thinks will be the pair party members will vote on. He also talks about the interventions of three former leaders, Rishi Sunak, Liz Truss and Boris Johnson. Turning to the controversy about freebies given to Labour ministers, he considers the ethics of lobbying. While feeling Keir Starmer is right to return £6,000 of gifts, the PM must address the giving of gifts, as well as tackling MPs' second jobs and the issue of Sue Gray. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike Indian discusses the surprisingly upbeat tone at the Conservative Party conference. He takes Simon Rose through the four leadership contenders, explaining who he thinks will be the pair party members will vote on. He also talks about the interventions of three former leaders, Rishi Sunak, Liz Truss and Boris Johnson. Turning to the controversy about freebies given to Labour ministers, he considers the ethics of lobbying. While feeling Keir Starmer is right to return £6,000 of gifts, the PM must address the giving of gifts, as well as tackling MPs' second jobs and the issue of Sue Gray.

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]]> 1608 The Bigger Picture: The AI revolution, Labour heading to the market right & Cronygate Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University says that we are living through the days of immense change and that AI is an evolving technology without end. While imperfect and with moral challenges that need to be faced, everyone should get to grips with it. From non-doms to university fees and housing, he returns to the subject of Labour moving to the market right of politics with little challenge from the directionless Conservatives. And with Labour's honeymoon well and truly over and talk about links between Lord Alli and Syria's Assad, how damaging will Cronygate be? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sat, 28 Sep 2024 09:57:00 -0000 The AI revolution, Labour heading to the market right & Cronygate full Share Premium Ltd Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University says that we are living through the days of immense change and that AI is an evolving technology without end. While imperfect and with moral challenges that need to be faced, everyone should get to grips with it. From non-doms to university fees and housing, he returns to the subject of Labour moving to the market right of politics with little challenge from the directionless Conservatives. And with Labour's honeymoon well and truly over and talk about links between Lord Alli and Syria's Assad, how damaging will Cronygate be? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University says that we are living through the days of immense change and that AI is an evolving technology without end. While imperfect and with moral challenges that need to be faced, everyone should get to grips with it. From non-doms to university fees and housing, he returns to the subject of Labour moving to the market right of politics with little challenge from the directionless Conservatives. And with Labour's honeymoon well and truly over and talk about links between Lord Alli and Syria's Assad, how damaging will Cronygate be?

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]]> 1674 The Bigger Picture: The Bigger Picture: Sue Gray's salary & Starmer's freebies, the LibDem conference and the nation's health Political commentator Mike Indian discusses the increase in salary of Downing Street Chief of Staff Sue Gray to £170,000, £3,000 more than the PM. Only time will tell how valuable her role is. Given Labour's attack on sleaze when in opposition, how serious are the revelations about freebies given to Keir Starmer and other politicians? What do donors expect in return? Mike also discusses the optimism of the LibDem conference. But they aren't a cohesive parliamentary group yet and are very much a party of southern England. And he looks at the Darzi review into the NHS. What could reforms look like and how can Labour seriously reduce the number of people who are off work sick? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 19 Sep 2024 14:35:00 -0000 The Bigger Picture: Sue Gray's salary & Starmer's freebies, the LibDem conference and the nation's health full Share Premium Ltd Political commentator Mike Indian discusses the increase in salary of Downing Street Chief of Staff Sue Gray to £170,000, £3,000 more than the PM. Only time will tell how valuable her role is. Given Labour's attack on sleaze when in opposition, how serious are the revelations about freebies given to Keir Starmer and other politicians? What do donors expect in return? Mike also discusses the optimism of the LibDem conference. But they aren't a cohesive parliamentary group yet and are very much a party of southern England. And he looks at the Darzi review into the NHS. What could reforms look like and how can Labour seriously reduce the number of people who are off work sick? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike Indian discusses the increase in salary of Downing Street Chief of Staff Sue Gray to £170,000, £3,000 more than the PM. Only time will tell how valuable her role is. Given Labour's attack on sleaze when in opposition, how serious are the revelations about freebies given to Keir Starmer and other politicians? What do donors expect in return? Mike also discusses the optimism of the LibDem conference. But they aren't a cohesive parliamentary group yet and are very much a party of southern England. And he looks at the Darzi review into the NHS. What could reforms look like and how can Labour seriously reduce the number of people who are off work sick?

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]]> 1557 The Bigger Picture: Starmer's trap for the Tories, Labour's private housing & the AI revolution Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University says that Labour, beginning with the means testing of the winter fuel payment, has moved to the right of the Conservatives and begun a barrage of welfare cuts. He believes the Tories have fallen into Starmer's trap and do not know how to react; they need a more sophisticated approach to opposition. He discusses how Labour intend to drive growth with a housebuilding spurt but will central planning work? And he marvels at the inflexion point that is AI, particularly withthe news that AI will be able to detect early signs of over 1,000 diseases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 12 Sep 2024 15:16:00 -0000 Starmer's trap for the Tories, Labour's private housing & the AI revolution full Share Premium Ltd Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University says that Labour, beginning with the means testing of the winter fuel payment, has moved to the right of the Conservatives and begun a barrage of welfare cuts. He believes the Tories have fallen into Starmer's trap and do not know how to react; they need a more sophisticated approach to opposition. He discusses how Labour intend to drive growth with a housebuilding spurt but will central planning work? And he marvels at the inflexion point that is AI, particularly withthe news that AI will be able to detect early signs of over 1,000 diseases. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University says that Labour, beginning with the means testing of the winter fuel payment, has moved to the right of the Conservatives and begun a barrage of welfare cuts. He believes the Tories have fallen into Starmer's trap and do not know how to react; they need a more sophisticated approach to opposition. He discusses how Labour intend to drive growth with a housebuilding spurt but will central planning work? And he marvels at the inflexion point that is AI, particularly withthe news that AI will be able to detect early signs of over 1,000 diseases.

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]]> 1628 The Bigger Picture: The Grenfell Tower inquiry, Labour and worker rights and UK arms to Israel Political commentator Mike Indian looks at the Grenfell Tower inquiry report which damns governments and the private sector and discusses what has to happen next. Labour's push on workers' rights is, he says, the biggest change in employment law for 40 years. Its ambition is radical but it is a ragbag of measures with no unity of thought behind it. He also considers the part suspension of arms sales of Israel and the complexity of such decisions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 05 Sep 2024 14:58:00 -0000 The Grenfell Tower inquiry, Labour and worker rights and UK arms to Israel full Share Premium Ltd Political commentator Mike Indian looks at the Grenfell Tower inquiry report which damns governments and the private sector and discusses what has to happen next. Labour's push on workers' rights is, he says, the biggest change in employment law for 40 years. Its ambition is radical but it is a ragbag of measures with no unity of thought behind it. He also considers the part suspension of arms sales of Israel and the complexity of such decisions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike Indian looks at the Grenfell Tower inquiry report which damns governments and the private sector and discusses what has to happen next. Labour's push on workers' rights is, he says, the biggest change in employment law for 40 years. Its ambition is radical but it is a ragbag of measures with no unity of thought behind it. He also considers the part suspension of arms sales of Israel and the complexity of such decisions.

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]]> 1554 The Bigger Picture: Starmer's downbeat tone, the Tory leadership & the de-growth movement Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University considers the pessimistic tone adopted by Keir Starmer in his Downing Street garden speech. Will things get better after they get worse or is there something fundamentally wrong with the UK economy? With the right disunited and the Conservatives badly bruised, Tim considers the Tory leadership race and who is supporting each candidate. And he looks at the ideas behind the de-growth movement which suggests that we should abandon GDP as a measure of society's wellbeing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 29 Aug 2024 14:30:00 -0000 Starmer's downbeat tone, the Tory leadership & the de-growth movement full Share Premium Ltd Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University considers the pessimistic tone adopted by Keir Starmer in his Downing Street garden speech. Will things get better after they get worse or is there something fundamentally wrong with the UK economy? With the right disunited and the Conservatives badly bruised, Tim considers the Tory leadership race and who is supporting each candidate. And he looks at the ideas behind the de-growth movement which suggests that we should abandon GDP as a measure of society's wellbeing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University considers the pessimistic tone adopted by Keir Starmer in his Downing Street garden speech. Will things get better after they get worse or is there something fundamentally wrong with the UK economy? With the right disunited and the Conservatives badly bruised, Tim considers the Tory leadership race and who is supporting each candidate. And he looks at the ideas behind the de-growth movement which suggests that we should abandon GDP as a measure of society's wellbeing.

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]]> 1656 The Bigger Picture: Can Kamala Harris win, UK riots and Labour's public sector pay deals Political commentator Mike Indian looks at the Democratic nomination of Kamala Harris for US President and how the likely outcome of the election has changed since Biden stood aside. Back in the UK, he discusses the recent riots, asks where it might lead and ponders whether we currently have a justice system we can be proud of. He also looks at Labour's pay deals with the likes of the train drivers and whether it will embolden other public sector workers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 22 Aug 2024 15:50:00 -0000 Can Kamala Harris win, UK riots and Labour's public sector pay deals full Share Premium Ltd Political commentator Mike Indian looks at the Democratic nomination of Kamala Harris for US President and how the likely outcome of the election has changed since Biden stood aside. Back in the UK, he discusses the recent riots, asks where it might lead and ponders whether we currently have a justice system we can be proud of. He also looks at Labour's pay deals with the likes of the train drivers and whether it will embolden other public sector workers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike Indian looks at the Democratic nomination of Kamala Harris for US President and how the likely outcome of the election has changed since Biden stood aside. Back in the UK, he discusses the recent riots, asks where it might lead and ponders whether we currently have a justice system we can be proud of. He also looks at Labour's pay deals with the likes of the train drivers and whether it will embolden other public sector workers.

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]]> 1533 • The Bigger Picture: The university crisis, China's economy is in trouble & demand for EVs is faltering https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-the-university-crisis-chinas-economy-is-in-trouble-demand-for-evs-is-faltering-15-aug-24/ Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University explains why the UK's world-class universities sector is in crisis and that it ought to be no surprise to economists, given that it has effectively a politically-imposed price control system. There are solutions, though, if the will is there. In China there is a huge glut in industrial production, with 30% of industrial firms operating at a loss. China's GDP could be at least 40% smaller than we're being told. And, he says, it is now clear that EV demand is not behaving as the politicians would wish, with some companies now developing new types of petrol engines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 19 Aug 2024 09:52:00 -0000 • The Bigger Picture: The university crisis, China's economy is in trouble & demand for EVs is faltering full Share Premium Ltd Professor Tim Evans identifies problems brewing for the future Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University explains why the UK's world-class universities sector is in crisis and that it ought to be no surprise to economists, given that it has effectively a politically-imposed price control system. There are solutions, though, if the will is there. In China there is a huge glut in industrial production, with 30% of industrial firms operating at a loss. China's GDP could be at least 40% smaller than we're being told. And, he says, it is now clear that EV demand is not behaving as the politicians would wish, with some companies now developing new types of petrol engines. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University explains why the UK's world-class universities sector is in crisis and that it ought to be no surprise to economists, given that it has effectively a

politically-imposed price control system. There are solutions, though, if the will is there. In China there is a huge glut in industrial production, with 30% of industrial firms operating at a loss. China's GDP could be at least 40% smaller than we're being told. And, he says, it is now clear that EV demand is not behaving as the politicians would wish, with some companies now developing new types of petrol engines.

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]]> 1702 The Bigger Picture: Investing in an uncertain political & economic environment Tim Price of Price Value Partners offers a guide to investing in uncertain times and why it is important not to judge your performance against others but in absolute terms. He explains why his fund avoids bonds but instead invests in: trend-following funds (all TFF funds made money in the dreadful markets of 2008); profitable, debt-free value stocks following the strategies of Benjamin Graham; and tangible, real, non-financial assets. He discusses the under-reporting of inflation and the problems caused by the US national debt of $35 trillion, increasing by $1 trillion every 100 days, pointing out that the UK situation is comparable. Tim's weekly commentary is available at https://www.pricevaluepartners.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 08 Aug 2024 14:34:00 -0000 Investing in an uncertain political & economic environment full Share Premium Ltd Tim Price of Price Value Partners offers a guide to investing in uncertain times and why it is important not to judge your performance against others but in absolute terms. He explains why his fund avoids bonds but instead invests in: trend-following funds (all TFF funds made money in the dreadful markets of 2008); profitable, debt-free value stocks following the strategies of Benjamin Graham; and tangible, real, non-financial assets. He discusses the under-reporting of inflation and the problems caused by the US national debt of $35 trillion, increasing by $1 trillion every 100 days, pointing out that the UK situation is comparable. Tim's weekly commentary is available at https://www.pricevaluepartners.com/ Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tim Price of Price Value Partners offers a guide to investing in uncertain times and why it is important not to judge your performance against others but in absolute terms. He explains why his fund avoids bonds but instead invests in: trend-following funds (all TFF funds made money in the dreadful markets of 2008); profitable, debt-free value stocks following the strategies of Benjamin Graham; and tangible, real, non-financial assets. He discusses the under-reporting of inflation and the problems caused by the US national debt of $35 trillion, increasing by $1 trillion every 100 days, pointing out that the UK situation is comparable. Tim's weekly commentary is available at https://www.pricevaluepartners.com/

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]]> 1625 The Bigger Picture: How is Labour doing, Who will be Tory leader & Can Reform be a professional party? Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University says that Keir Starmer feels more like a Prime Minister than Rishi Sunak. The big themes emerging from the new government are wealth creation and growth, reducing debt and building homes. Labour's competence could pose problems for the Conservatives. Tim runs through the candidates for the Leadership, with Badenoch and Jenrick the frontrunners. But the new leader may need to purge its left wing, as Labour has, if it is to see off Reform. Reform, for its part, has huge opportunities and challenges and must modernise and professionalise if it is to become a proper, grown-up party. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 01 Aug 2024 14:19:00 -0000 How is Labour doing, Who will be Tory leader & Can Reform be a professional party? full Share Premium Ltd Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University says that Keir Starmer feels more like a Prime Minister than Rishi Sunak. The big themes emerging from the new government are wealth creation and growth, reducing debt and building homes. Labour's competence could pose problems for the Conservatives. Tim runs through the candidates for the Leadership, with Badenoch and Jenrick the frontrunners. But the new leader may need to purge its left wing, as Labour has, if it is to see off Reform. Reform, for its part, has huge opportunities and challenges and must modernise and professionalise if it is to become a proper, grown-up party. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University says that Keir Starmer feels more like a Prime Minister than Rishi Sunak. The big themes emerging from the new government are wealth creation and growth, reducing debt and building homes. Labour's competence could pose problems for the Conservatives. Tim runs through the candidates for the Leadership, with Badenoch and Jenrick the frontrunners. But the new leader may need to purge its left wing, as Labour has, if it is to see off Reform. Reform, for its part, has huge opportunities and challenges and must modernise and professionalise if it is to become a proper, grown-up party.

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]]> 1710 The Bigger Picture: How are Labour doing and what does Biden's exit mean for the Presidential election? Political commentator Mike Indian is surprised that so little attention has been paid to one of the more radical things in the King's Speech, the boosting of employment rights. He discusses the rebellion of 7 Labour MPs over the child benefit cap. While insignificant now with such a large majority, he feels that things could get trickier with such a broadly-based range of MPs from the second year onwards. He explains how much the American electoral landscape has changed with the exit of Joe Biden from the Presidential race. Harris, he feels, could be a serious contender against Donald Trump but that her choice of Vice President will be key. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 25 Jul 2024 14:50:00 -0000 How are Labour doing and what does Biden's exit mean for the Presidential election? full Share Premium Ltd Political commentator Mike Indian is surprised that so little attention has been paid to one of the more radical things in the King's Speech, the boosting of employment rights. He discusses the rebellion of 7 Labour MPs over the child benefit cap. While insignificant now with such a large majority, he feels that things could get trickier with such a broadly-based range of MPs from the second year onwards. He explains how much the American electoral landscape has changed with the exit of Joe Biden from the Presidential race. Harris, he feels, could be a serious contender against Donald Trump but that her choice of Vice President will be key. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike Indian is surprised that so little attention has been paid to one of the more radical things in the King's Speech, the boosting of employment rights. He discusses the rebellion of 7 Labour MPs over the child benefit cap. While insignificant now with such a large majority, he feels that things could get trickier with such a broadly-based range of MPs from the second year onwards.

He explains how much the American electoral landscape has changed with the exit of Joe Biden from the Presidential race. Harris, he feels, could be a serious contender against Donald Trump but that her choice of Vice President will be key.

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]]> 1580 The Bigger Picture: Can Labour and Reform squeeze the Conservative Party into oblivion? Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex Unviersity found the King's Speech fascinating. He feels that if Labour can deliver 1.5m homes, reform the NHS and grow the UK economy, then it will cement its healthy electoral position. He wonders if the Conservatives can find the unity and clarity of strategy to survive, feeling that the party does not understand the hatred many of its former voters have for them. If Reform can capitalise on this, the Conservative Party may be in a much more precarious position than they realise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 18 Jul 2024 14:55:00 -0000 Can Labour and Reform squeeze the Conservative Party into oblivion? full Share Premium Ltd Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex Unviersity found the King's Speech fascinating. He feels that if Labour can deliver 1.5m homes, reform the NHS and grow the UK economy, then it will cement its healthy electoral position. He wonders if the Conservatives can find the unity and clarity of strategy to survive, feeling that the party does not understand the hatred many of its former voters have for them. If Reform can capitalise on this, the Conservative Party may be in a much more precarious position than they realise. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex Unviersity found the King's Speech fascinating. He feels that if Labour can deliver 1.5m homes, reform the NHS and grow the UK economy, then it will cement its healthy electoral position. He wonders if the Conservatives can find the unity and clarity of strategy to survive, feeling that the party does not understand the hatred many of its former voters have for them. If Reform can capitalise on this, the Conservative Party may be in a much more precarious position than they realise.

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]]> 1683 The Bigger Picture: The General Election, Starmer at NATO & the future of Biden and the Tories Political commentator Mike Indian analyses the General Election result, astonishing for its massive majority on a tiny vote share and the way it exposed the oddities of the UK election system, particularly with Reform getting more votes than the Libdems but just a fraction of their seats. With Sir Kier Starmer probably only having a brief honeymoon period, Mike hopes they will underpromise and overdeliver. With Starmer at the NATO summit, will Labour deliver the promised defence increase in this dangerous period? He explains why Joe Biden should step aside and looks at the future for the Tories, currently facing electoral irrelevance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 11 Jul 2024 14:25:00 -0000 The General Election, Starmer at NATO & the future of Biden and the Tories full Share Premium Ltd Political commentator Mike Indian analyses the General Election result, astonishing for its massive majority on a tiny vote share and the way it exposed the oddities of the UK election system, particularly with Reform getting more votes than the Libdems but just a fraction of their seats. With Sir Kier Starmer probably only having a brief honeymoon period, Mike hopes they will underpromise and overdeliver. With Starmer at the NATO summit, will Labour deliver the promised defence increase in this dangerous period? He explains why Joe Biden should step aside and looks at the future for the Tories, currently facing electoral irrelevance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike Indian analyses the General Election result, astonishing for its massive majority on a tiny vote share and the way it exposed the oddities of the UK election system, particularly with Reform getting more votes than the Libdems but just a fraction of their seats. With Sir Kier Starmer probably only having a brief honeymoon period, Mike hopes they will underpromise and overdeliver. With Starmer at the NATO summit, will Labour deliver the promised defence increase in this dangerous period? He explains why Joe Biden should step aside and looks at the future for the Tories, currently facing electoral irrelevance.

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]]> 1578 The Bigger Picture: Pre-Election Special and what might happen on 5th July and beyond Political commentator Mike Indian assesses the state of the nation a week ahead of the General Election, finding the political betting scandal just the latest nail in the coffin of a disastrous Conservative campaign. Although the Prime Minister acquitted himself well in the debate with Keir Starmer, with most postal votes already sent in, it is far too late to stop the Labour juggernaut. Which, though, will be the main opposition party? Could the Libdems return more MPs than the Conservatives. And will Labour end up with a "sandcastle majority"? Mike discusses what he expects to happen on 5th July and in the subsequent days, believing the real test for Labour will come during next winter when the reality of Britain's position could hit home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 27 Jun 2024 14:14:00 -0000 Pre-Election Special and what might happen on 5th July and beyond full Share Premium Ltd Political commentator Mike Indian assesses the state of the nation a week ahead of the General Election, finding the political betting scandal just the latest nail in the coffin of a disastrous Conservative campaign. Although the Prime Minister acquitted himself well in the debate with Keir Starmer, with most postal votes already sent in, it is far too late to stop the Labour juggernaut. Which, though, will be the main opposition party? Could the Libdems return more MPs than the Conservatives. And will Labour end up with a "sandcastle majority"? Mike discusses what he expects to happen on 5th July and in the subsequent days, believing the real test for Labour will come during next winter when the reality of Britain's position could hit home. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike Indian assesses the state of the nation a week ahead of the General Election, finding the political betting scandal just the latest nail in the coffin of a disastrous Conservative campaign. Although the Prime Minister acquitted himself well in the debate with Keir Starmer, with most postal votes already sent in, it is far too late to stop the Labour juggernaut. Which, though, will be the main opposition party? Could the Libdems return more MPs than the Conservatives. And will Labour end up with a "sandcastle majority"? Mike discusses what he expects to happen on 5th July and in the subsequent days, believing the real test for Labour will come during next winter when the reality of Britain's position could hit home.

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]]> 1616 The Bigger Picture: The main parties' political atmospherics The main parties' political atmospherics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 20 Jun 2024 14:15:00 -0000 The main parties' political atmospherics or vibes full Share Premium Ltd The main parties' political atmospherics Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices The main parties' political atmospherics

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]]> 1558 The Bigger Picture: Sunak & D-Day, Labour's policies, Farage entering the race and the likely outcome Political commentator Mike Indian discusses the Conservatives' dismal election campaign, feeling it indicative of a tired, worn-out government. He wonders where Labour's inspiring moment is, feeling the Tories are losing rather than Labour winning. He senses that Labour is planning attacks on CGT and wealth. Despite Nigel Farage attempting – for the 8th time – to become an MP, Mike thinks turnout could be down. He'll be fascinated to see if Reform get more votes than the stunt-obsessed LibDems. Looking at what has happened with European elections, he believes that Starmer must deliver, or politics could become more extreme and populist in the UK too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 13 Jun 2024 14:54:00 -0000 Sunak & D-Day, Labour's policies, Farage entering the race and the likely outcome full Share Premium Ltd Political commentator Mike Indian discusses the Conservatives' dismal election campaign, feeling it indicative of a tired, worn-out government. He wonders where Labour's inspiring moment is, feeling the Tories are losing rather than Labour winning. He senses that Labour is planning attacks on CGT and wealth. Despite Nigel Farage attempting – for the 8th time – to become an MP, Mike thinks turnout could be down. He'll be fascinated to see if Reform get more votes than the stunt-obsessed LibDems. Looking at what has happened with European elections, he believes that Starmer must deliver, or politics could become more extreme and populist in the UK too. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike Indian discusses the Conservatives' dismal election campaign, feeling it indicative of a tired, worn-out government. He wonders where Labour's inspiring moment is, feeling the Tories are losing rather than Labour winning. He senses that Labour is planning attacks on CGT and wealth. Despite Nigel Farage attempting – for the 8th time – to become an MP, Mike thinks turnout could be down. He'll be fascinated to see if Reform get more votes than the stunt-obsessed LibDems. Looking at what has happened with European elections, he believes that Starmer must deliver, or politics could become more extreme and populist in the UK too.

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]]> 1558 The Bigger Picture: General Election Special – What can we expect? Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University explains that the Conservative Party is no longer trusted, that it is out of touch with its base and so is relying on negative campaigning. Without a positive vision, they stand no chance of stopping a landslide. While Labour is more moderate and united, it may come under pressure once it is in power. Can it rise to the many domestic and global challenges it will face, particularly with such an appalling handover? if so, it might become the natural party of government. It will be fascinating to see if Reform overtake the Tories in the polls, in which case the Conservative argument against voting for Reform vanishes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 10 Jun 2024 09:00:00 -0000 "The Prof's" General Election Special – What can we expect? full Share Premium Ltd Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University explains that the Conservative Party is no longer trusted, that it is out of touch with its base and so is relying on negative campaigning. Without a positive vision, they stand no chance of stopping a landslide. While Labour is more moderate and united, it may come under pressure once it is in power. Can it rise to the many domestic and global challenges it will face, particularly with such an appalling handover? if so, it might become the natural party of government. It will be fascinating to see if Reform overtake the Tories in the polls, in which case the Conservative argument against voting for Reform vanishes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University explains that the Conservative Party is no longer trusted, that it is out of touch with its base and so is relying on negative campaigning. Without a positive vision, they stand no chance of stopping a landslide. While Labour is more moderate and united, it may come under pressure once it is in power. Can it rise to the many domestic and global challenges it will face, particularly with such an appalling handover? if so, it might become the natural party of government. It will be fascinating to see if Reform overtake the Tories in the polls, in which case the Conservative argument against voting for Reform vanishes.

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]]> 1660 The Bigger Picture: General Election Special – What can we expect? Political commentator Mike Indian discusses the main parties' prospects for the UK's General Election. He thinks that this might be a day without a high turnout. With so many Tory MPs abandoning politics, he feels that the gap between the Conservative Party and its membership will become even wider. He discusses Labour's big Achilles' heel and laments the lack of an element of excitement, though he expects the TV debates to be interesting. A change of government, he says, could be a good thing. It will shake the Conservatives out of complacency, though Labour might find that the current control freakery will come back to haunt them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 03 Jun 2024 09:23:00 -0000 General Election Special – What can we expect? full Share Premium Ltd Political commentator Mike Indian discusses the main parties' prospects for the UK's General Election. He thinks that this might be a day without a high turnout. With so many Tory MPs abandoning politics, he feels that the gap between the Conservative Party and its membership will become even wider. He discusses Labour's big Achilles' heel and laments the lack of an element of excitement, though he expects the TV debates to be interesting. A change of government, he says, could be a good thing. It will shake the Conservatives out of complacency, though Labour might find that the current control freakery will come back to haunt them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike Indian discusses the main parties' prospects for the UK's General Election. He thinks that this might be a day without a high turnout. With so many Tory MPs abandoning politics, he feels that the gap between the Conservative Party and its membership will become even wider. He discusses Labour's big Achilles' heel and laments the lack of an element of excitement, though he expects the TV debates to be interesting. A change of government, he says, could be a good thing. It will shake the Conservatives out of complacency, though Labour might find that the current control freakery will come back to haunt them.

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]]> 1531 The Bigger Picture: Thoughts on the election, challenges to global companies & understanding populism Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University offers some thoughts on the General Election, explaining that Rishi Sunak is not a lucky PM. This is, he points out, a year in which half of humanity is going to the polls, with 1.4 billion Indians entitled to vote. But with press freedoms being curtailed, is the country sleepwalking into becominging a managed democracy and can it maintain growth while reducing its serious unemployment problems, particularly among young graduates? He also looks at the problems global companies have with mounting geo-political tensions and why economists need to think precisely about populism, as political scientists have for some time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 23 May 2024 15:42:00 -0000 Thoughts on the election, challenges to global companies & understanding populism full Share Premium Ltd Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University offers some thoughts on the General Election, explaining that Rishi Sunak is not a lucky PM. This is, he points out, a year in which half of humanity is going to the polls, with 1.4 billion Indians entitled to vote. But with press freedoms being curtailed, is the country sleepwalking into becominging a managed democracy and can it maintain growth while reducing its serious unemployment problems, particularly among young graduates? He also looks at the problems global companies have with mounting geo-political tensions and why economists need to think precisely about populism, as political scientists have for some time. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University offers some thoughts on the General Election, explaining that Rishi Sunak is not a lucky PM. This is, he points out, a year in which half of humanity is going to the polls, with 1.4 billion Indians entitled to vote. But with press freedoms being curtailed, is the country sleepwalking into becominging a managed democracy and can it maintain growth while reducing its serious unemployment problems, particularly among young graduates? He also looks at the problems global companies have with mounting geo-political tensions and why economists need to think precisely about populism, as political scientists have for some time.

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]]> 1572 The Bigger Picture: Starmer's six pledges, underinvestment in infrastructure & who is pulling Labour's strings? Political commentator Mike Indian discusses Keir Starmer's six pledges as the long General Election campaign gets underway. He looks at why underinvestment in infrastructure in the UK is coming back to haunt us, offering some suggestions at ways to improve things. And he looks at who is pulling the strings in Labour behind the scenes at think tank Labour Together. Although Labour may mock the chaos of the Conservative Party, Mike wonders how turbulent the broad church of the Labour Party will be when it is in power. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 16 May 2024 14:06:00 -0000 Starmer's six pledges, underinvestment in infrastructure & who is pulling Labour's strings? full Share Premium Ltd Political commentator Mike Indian discusses Keir Starmer's six pledges as the long General Election campaign gets underway. He looks at why underinvestment in infrastructure in the UK is coming back to haunt us, offering some suggestions at ways to improve things. And he looks at who is pulling the strings in Labour behind the scenes at think tank Labour Together. Although Labour may mock the chaos of the Conservative Party, Mike wonders how turbulent the broad church of the Labour Party will be when it is in power. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike Indian discusses Keir Starmer's six pledges as the long General Election campaign gets underway. He looks at why underinvestment in infrastructure in the UK is coming back to haunt us, offering some suggestions at ways to improve things. And he looks at who is pulling the strings in Labour behind the scenes at think tank Labour Together. Although Labour may mock the chaos of the Conservative Party, Mike wonders how turbulent the broad church of the Labour Party will be when it is in power.

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]]> 1488 The Bigger Picture: Labour & Donald Trump, the future of Conservatism & the shocking NHS estate Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University looks at shadow foreign secretary David Lammy's attempts to woo Donald Trump as well as Joe Biden. With even the Prime Minister appearing not to believe the Conservatives will be in Government soon, he considers the future of the party and "Conservatism", wondering if there is going to be a massive shake-up of the order of British politics. And he looks at the shocking state of the NHS estate, with over 2,000 hospital buildings predating the birth of the NHS in 1948. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 09 May 2024 15:16:00 -0000 Labour & Donald Trump, the future of Conservatism & the shocking NHS estate full Share Premium Ltd Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University looks at shadow foreign secretary David Lammy's attempts to woo Donald Trump as well as Joe Biden. With even the Prime Minister appearing not to believe the Conservatives will be in Government soon, he considers the future of the party and "Conservatism", wondering if there is going to be a massive shake-up of the order of British politics. And he looks at the shocking state of the NHS estate, with over 2,000 hospital buildings predating the birth of the NHS in 1948. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University looks at shadow foreign secretary David Lammy's attempts to woo Donald Trump as well as Joe Biden. With even the Prime Minister appearing not to believe the Conservatives will be in Government soon, he considers the future of the party and "Conservatism", wondering if there is going to be a massive shake-up of the order of British politics. And he looks at the shocking state of the NHS estate, with over 2,000 hospital buildings predating the birth of the NHS in 1948.

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]]> 1581 The Bigger Picture: The SNP Leadership, OECD & UK growth & Labour and zero-hours contracts Political commentator Mike Indian discusses what will happen to the SNP after the resignation of Humza Yousaf. With devolution now 25 years old, he highlights the problems faced by all single-issue parties and believes it cannot defy gravity for much longer. He highlights the OECD report that the UK will be the worst-performing G7 economy next year, which should worry Labour as well as the Government. And he looks at Labour's apparent decision to abandon its pledge to ban zero-hours contracts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 02 May 2024 15:29:00 -0000 The SNP Leadership, OECD & UK growth & Labour and zero-hours contracts full Share Premium Ltd Political commentator Mike Indian discusses what will happen to the SNP after the resignation of Humza Yousaf. With devolution now 25 years old, he highlights the problems faced by all single-issue parties and believes it cannot defy gravity for much longer. He highlights the OECD report that the UK will be the worst-performing G7 economy next year, which should worry Labour as well as the Government. And he looks at Labour's apparent decision to abandon its pledge to ban zero-hours contracts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike Indian discusses what will happen to the SNP after the resignation of Humza Yousaf. With devolution now 25 years old, he highlights the problems faced by all single-issue parties and believes it cannot defy gravity for much longer. He highlights the OECD report that the UK will be the worst-performing G7 economy next year, which should worry Labour as well as the Government. And he looks at Labour's apparent decision to abandon its pledge to ban zero-hours contracts.

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]]> 1503 The Bigger Picture: Top earners fleeing Scotland, the Mondragon Experiment & the UK defence budget Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University discusses the report that higher-rate Scottish taxpayers have been heading south, explaining that it shows the truth of the Laffer Curve in action. He highlights the Basque Region's Mondragon Experiment which, in showing that there is a different way of running businesses, is effectively socialism without the state. Could it offer a future direction for the NHS? And he wonders how an increase in the UK's defence spending, announced by the Prime Minister, could work with so many other urgent calls on the public purse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 26 Apr 2024 12:37:00 -0000 Top earners fleeing Scotland, the Mondragon Experiment & the UK defence budget full Share Premium Ltd Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University discusses the report that higher-rate Scottish taxpayers have been heading south, explaining that it shows the truth of the Laffer Curve in action. He highlights the Basque Region's Mondragon Experiment which, in showing that there is a different way of running businesses, is effectively socialism without the state. Could it offer a future direction for the NHS? And he wonders how an increase in the UK's defence spending, announced by the Prime Minister, could work with so many other urgent calls on the public purse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University discusses the report that higher-rate Scottish taxpayers have been heading south, explaining that it shows the truth of the Laffer Curve in action. He highlights the Basque Region's Mondragon Experiment which, in showing that there is a different way of running businesses, is effectively socialism without the state. Could it offer a future direction for the NHS? And he wonders how an increase in the UK's defence spending, announced by the Prime Minister, could work with so many other urgent calls on the public purse.

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]]> 1527 The Bigger Picture: Will Rwanda flights happen, the UK's influence over Israel, the smoking bill & Liz Truss's book Political commentator Mike Indian discusses the latest delay in the Rwanda Bill, asking if the flights will ever get off the ground. In the light of Iran's drone and missile attack, he wonders how much influence the UK has, or should seek to exert, over Israel. Is the rebellion over the smoking bill about freedom or manoeuvering for post-election power? And he assesses Liz Truss's book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 18 Apr 2024 14:33:00 -0000 Will Rwanda flights happen, the UK's influence over Israel, the smoking bill & Liz Truss's book full Share Premium Ltd Political commentator Mike Indian discusses the latest delay in the Rwanda Bill, asking if the flights will ever get off the ground. In the light of Iran's drone and missile attack, he wonders how much influence the UK has, or should seek to exert, over Israel. Is the rebellion over the smoking bill about freedom or manoeuvering for post-election power? And he assesses Liz Truss's book. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike Indian discusses the latest delay in the Rwanda Bill, asking if the flights will ever get off the ground. In the light of Iran's drone and missile attack, he wonders how much influence the UK has, or should seek to exert, over Israel. Is the rebellion over the smoking bill about freedom or manoeuvering for post-election power? And he assesses Liz Truss's book.

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]]> 1607 The Bigger Picture: Demographics & public services, the truth about money & the libertarian origins of cryptocurrency Professor Tim Evans discusses the way in which an ageing population and fewer young people is creating huge problems for our economy. Money is not necessarily the answer. We are running up the down escalator and public services must be reformed. He considers an article which points out how even our top institutions and economists don't understand money and how it is lent into existence from thin air. Lastly, he recaps an article from an American think tank which points out how 1990s libertarians almost inadvertently started developing early forms of digital cash before the arrival of the internet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 11 Apr 2024 15:28:00 -0000 Demographics & public services, the truth about money & the libertarian origins of cryptocurrency full Share Premium Ltd Professor Tim Evans discusses the way in which an ageing population and fewer young people is creating huge problems for our economy. Money is not necessarily the answer. We are running up the down escalator and public services must be reformed. He considers an article which points out how even our top institutions and economists don't understand money and how it is lent into existence from thin air. Lastly, he recaps an article from an American think tank which points out how 1990s libertarians almost inadvertently started developing early forms of digital cash before the arrival of the internet. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans discusses the way in which an ageing population and fewer young people is creating huge problems for our economy. Money is not necessarily the answer. We are running up the down escalator and public services must be reformed. He considers an article which points out how even our top institutions and economists don't understand money and how it is lent into existence from thin air. Lastly, he recaps an article from an American think tank which points out how 1990s libertarians almost inadvertently started developing early forms of digital cash before the arrival of the internet.

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]]> 1674 The Bigger Picture: Why Sunak is so obsessed with Rwanda flights, GE polling & WASPI compensation Political commentator Mike Indian considers why Rishi Sunak is so determined to get the Rwanda deportee flights off the ground, even to the extent of claiming it is more important than being part of the ECHR. Has he simply dug himself so big a hole that he can't get out again? Mike looks at the polling for the local elections and the General Election, asking if Labour really is on course for a landslide. And he wonders whether the next government will have to pay compensation to the WASPI women, which could be a considerable sum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 04 Apr 2024 14:51:00 -0000 Why Sunak is so obsessed with Rwanda flights, GE poling & WASPI compensation full Share Premium Ltd Political commentator Mike Indian considers why Rishi Sunak is so determined to get the Rwanda deportee flights off the ground, even to the extent of claiming it is more important than being part of the ECHR. Has he simply dug himself so big a hole that he can't get out again? Mike looks at the polling for the local elections and the General Election, asking if Labour really is on course for a landslide. And he wonders whether the next government will have to pay compensation to the WASPI women, which could be a considerable sum. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike Indian considers why Rishi Sunak is so determined to get the Rwanda deportee flights off the ground, even to the extent of claiming it is more important than being part of the ECHR. Has he simply dug himself so big a hole that he can't get out again? Mike looks at the polling for the local elections and the General Election, asking if Labour really is on course for a landslide. And he wonders whether the next government will have to pay compensation to the WASPI women, which could be a considerable sum.

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]]> 1637 The Bigger Picture: Insupportable state pensions, BIS warnings on state debt and NHS dissatisfaction Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University explains why the state pension age will have to rise, and rise quite soon, even though no vote-hungry politician is brave enough to admit it. Will any of them listen to the head of the Bank of International Settlements, who has warned governments to rein in borrowing to prevent a world debt crisis? And he looks at the collapse in public satisfaction with the NHS, not just in England but also in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Where, he asks, is the political will to admit that the 1948 NHS system is no longer fit for purpose and think afresh? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 28 Mar 2024 15:10:00 -0000 Insupportable state pensions, BIS warnings on state debt and NHS dissatisfaction full Share Premium Ltd Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University explains why the state pension age will have to rise, and rise quite soon, even though no vote-hungry politician is brave enough to admit it. Will any of them listen to the head of the Bank of International Settlements, who has warned governments to rein in borrowing to prevent a world debt crisis? And he looks at the collapse in public satisfaction with the NHS, not just in England but also in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Where, he asks, is the political will to admit that the 1948 NHS system is no longer fit for purpose and think afresh? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University explains why the state pension age will have to rise, and rise quite soon, even though no vote-hungry politician is brave enough to admit it. Will any of them listen to the head of the Bank of International Settlements, who has warned governments to rein in borrowing to prevent a world debt crisis? And he looks at the collapse in public satisfaction with the NHS, not just in England but also in Wales, Scotland and Northern Ireland. Where, he asks, is the political will to admit that the 1948 NHS system is no longer fit for purpose and think afresh?

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]]> 1851 The Bigger Picture: Rwanda Bill delay, the WASPI women & Varadkar's resignation Political commentator Mike Indian discusses the latest delay to Rishi Sunak's Rwanda Bill, wondering if there is anybody other than him who believes that the legislation is a good idea. Instead, it is an indication of his waning authority. He looks at the Parliamentary Ombudsman's statement on the WASPI women, born in the 1950s, who lost out as the state pension age was raised. While the Ombudsman says they should get compensation the government is still refusing to comply. What will a Labour government do? And Mike lastly looks at the surprise resignation of Leo Varadkar as Irish PM, despite still being young and energetic. He sees it as an indication of just how tough political life can be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 21 Mar 2024 15:15:00 -0000 The Rwanda Bill delay, the WASPI women & Varadkar's resignation full Share Premium Ltd Political commentator Mike Indian discusses the latest delay to Rishi Sunak's Rwanda Bill, wondering if there is anybody other than him who believes that the legislation is a good idea. Instead, it is an indication of his waning authority. He looks at the Parliamentary Ombudsman's statement on the WASPI women, born in the 1950s, who lost out as the state pension age was raised. While the Ombudsman says they should get compensation the government is still refusing to comply. What will a Labour government do? And Mike lastly looks at the surprise resignation of Leo Varadkar as Irish PM, despite still being young and energetic. He sees it as an indication of just how tough political life can be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike Indian discusses the latest delay to Rishi Sunak's Rwanda Bill, wondering if there is anybody other than him who believes that the legislation is a good idea. Instead, it is an indication of his waning authority. He looks at the Parliamentary Ombudsman's statement on the WASPI women, born in the 1950s, who lost out as the state pension age was raised. While the Ombudsman says they should get compensation the government is still refusing to comply. What will a Labour government do? And Mike lastly looks at the surprise resignation of Leo Varadkar as Irish PM, despite still being young and energetic. He sees it as an indication of just how tough political life can be.

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]]> 1656 The Bigger Picture: Improving central government, why Britain isn't working & the forthcoming energy revolution Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University assesses the report of The Commission on the Centre of Government and its main proposals. To him, its suggestions point to running things more in the way a business is managed, with proper budgets for projects and making ministers accountable. He looks at why so many people in the UK aren't working, the effects of Covid, high taxes and healthcare problems. And he believes that the PM's U-turn on gas plants recognises that wind and solar can't do it all. But, on the horizon, nuclear fusion suddenly looks an imminent reality, which will have profound implications, not just for energy but also for geopolitics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 14 Mar 2024 15:39:00 -0000 Improving central government, why Britain isn't working & the forthcoming energy revolution full Share Premium Ltd Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University assesses the report of The Commission on the Centre of Government and its main proposals. To him, its suggestions point to running things more in the way a business is managed, with proper budgets for projects and making ministers accountable. He looks at why so many people in the UK aren't working, the effects of Covid, high taxes and healthcare problems. And he believes that the PM's U-turn on gas plants recognises that wind and solar can't do it all. But, on the horizon, nuclear fusion suddenly looks an imminent reality, which will have profound implications, not just for energy but also for geopolitics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University assesses the report of The Commission on the Centre of Government and its main proposals. To him, its suggestions point to running things more in the way a business is managed, with proper budgets for projects and making ministers accountable. He looks at why so many people in the UK aren't working, the effects of Covid, high taxes and healthcare problems. And he believes that the PM's U-turn on gas plants recognises that wind and solar can't do it all. But, on the horizon, nuclear fusion suddenly looks an imminent reality, which will have profound implications, not just for energy but also for geopolitics.

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]]> 1470 The Bigger Picture: Hunt's Budget, a Trump v Biden rematch and the Rochdale by-election Political commentator Mike Indian reflects upon this week's Budget from Jeremy Hunt, which was much signposted in advance. He doesn't feel it indicates there will be an early election, finding no clear vision from the Chancellor. With Hunt copying some Labour ideas, the tax base could be squeezed even further under Labour, even if Rachel Reeves may not admit it in advance. Mike looks at the probability of there being a Trump v Biden rematch after Super Tuesday. The possibility of Trump becoming President again could be a problem for NATO and Ukraine, though neither is likely to be a close friend of Britain. He also discusses the Rochdale by-election, with George Galloway returning to Parliament. It's a contest that, he feels, highlighted the weakness in the selection process for prospective MPs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 07 Mar 2024 15:28:00 -0000 Hunt's Budget, a Trump v Biden rematch and the Rochdale by-election full Share Premium Ltd Political commentator Mike Indian reflects upon this week's Budget from Jeremy Hunt, which was much signposted in advance. He doesn't feel it indicates there will be an early election, finding no clear vision from the Chancellor. With Hunt copying some Labour ideas, the tax base could be squeezed even further under Labour, even if Rachel Reeves may not admit it in advance. Mike looks at the probability of there being a Trump v Biden rematch after Super Tuesday. The possibility of Trump becoming President again could be a problem for NATO and Ukraine, though neither is likely to be a close friend of Britain. He also discusses the Rochdale by-election, with George Galloway returning to Parliament. It's a contest that, he feels, highlighted the weakness in the selection process for prospective MPs. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike Indian reflects upon this week's Budget from Jeremy Hunt, which was much signposted in advance. He doesn't feel it indicates there will be an early election, finding no clear vision from the Chancellor. With Hunt copying some Labour ideas, the tax base could be squeezed even further under Labour, even if Rachel Reeves may not admit it in advance.

Mike looks at the probability of there being a Trump v Biden rematch after Super Tuesday. The possibility of Trump becoming President again could be a problem for NATO and Ukraine, though neither is likely to be a close friend of Britain.

He also discusses the Rochdale by-election, with George Galloway returning to Parliament. It's a contest that, he feels, highlighted the weakness in the selection process for prospective MPs.

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]]> 1576 The Bigger Picture: Private space enterprise, NHS hidden waiting lists & Eurozone problems Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University turns his eyes skyward to marvel at the boom in private space enterprise, with the space industry now worth around $400bn. He finds it a source of optimism, feeling that it will be transformative in the future with great benefit for mankind. He is shocked by research showing that the true NHS waiting list figure is not 7m, which measures people waiting for their first treatment, but something approaching 20m. This, despite the fact that 40% of all government spending goes on the NHS. Lastly, he looks at the financial stresses of the Eurozone, with the Bundesbank losing money and its reserves collapsing. While the Euro may look a success, he says, there are serious fissures and fractures in the system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 29 Feb 2024 15:16:00 -0000 Private space enterprise, NHS hidden waiting lists & Eurozone problems full Share Premium Ltd Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University turns his eyes skyward to marvel at the boom in private space enterprise, with the space industry now worth around $400bn. He finds it a source of optimism, feeling that it will be transformative in the future with great benefit for mankind. He is shocked by research showing that the true NHS waiting list figure is not 7m, which measures people waiting for their first treatment, but something approaching 20m. This, despite the fact that 40% of all government spending goes on the NHS. Lastly, he looks at the financial stresses of the Eurozone, with the Bundesbank losing money and its reserves collapsing. While the Euro may look a success, he says, there are serious fissures and fractures in the system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University turns his eyes skyward to marvel at the boom in private space enterprise, with the space industry now worth around $400bn. He finds it a source of optimism, feeling that it will be transformative in the future with great benefit for mankind. He is shocked by research showing that the true NHS waiting list figure is not 7m, which measures people waiting for their first treatment, but something approaching 20m. This, despite the fact that 40% of all government spending goes on the NHS. Lastly, he looks at the financial stresses of the Eurozone, with the Bundesbank losing money and its reserves collapsing. While the Euro may look a success, he says, there are serious fissures and fractures in the system.

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]]> 1763 The Bigger Picture: The Speaker & The Commons, The Post Office Scandal & Alexei Navalny Politicial commentator Mike Indian discusses the uproar in the Commons over Gaza amendments which has damaged Speaker Lindsay Hoyle's hitherto high reputation. Party politics has once more trumped meaningful debate in a world where MPs are increasingly seen as being targets. Mike asks if this was a face-saving exercise for the Labour leadership and assesses what it means for the Speaker. He also returns to the Post Office Horizon Scandal and questions whether public-owned bodies providing key services to the state like the Post Office ought to be run as businesses at all. Lastly, he turns to the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. With much of the world turning towards authoritarianism, Mike feels we must cherish and strengthen our democracy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 22 Feb 2024 18:23:00 -0000 The Speaker & The Commons, The Post Office Scandal & Alexei Navalny full Share Premium Ltd Politicial commentator Mike Indian discusses the uproar in the Commons over Gaza amendments which has damaged Speaker Lindsay Hoyle's hitherto high reputation. Party politics has once more trumped meaningful debate in a world where MPs are increasingly seen as being targets. Mike asks if this was a face-saving exercise for the Labour leadership and assesses what it means for the Speaker. He also returns to the Post Office Horizon Scandal and questions whether public-owned bodies providing key services to the state like the Post Office ought to be run as businesses at all. Lastly, he turns to the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. With much of the world turning towards authoritarianism, Mike feels we must cherish and strengthen our democracy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Politicial commentator Mike Indian discusses the uproar in the Commons over Gaza amendments which has damaged Speaker Lindsay Hoyle's hitherto high reputation. Party politics has once more trumped meaningful debate in a world where MPs are increasingly seen as being targets. Mike asks if this was a face-saving exercise for the Labour leadership and assesses what it means for the Speaker. He also returns to the Post Office Horizon Scandal and questions whether public-owned bodies providing key services to the state like the Post Office ought to be run as businesses at all. Lastly, he turns to the death of Russian opposition leader Alexei Navalny. With much of the world turning towards authoritarianism, Mike feels we must cherish and strengthen our democracy.

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]]> 1411 The Bigger Picture: Reform UK's policies, Trump's agenda and the rise of fake scientific papers Rather than rely upon press reports, Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University delves into Reform UK's policies, finding no evidence of far-right attitudes but instead a mix of old-school Thatcherite ideas with socialist control. He suspects some ideas could be appropriated by other parties. Donald Trump's Agenda 47 baffled him more, being a smorgasbord combining centre-left ideas on welfare with more nationalistic, protectionist policies. By offering something for almost everyone, he may have a broader base than previously. Tim is very concerned about the rise of thousands of fraudulent scientific papers, with 10,000 believed to have been retracted last year alone. This black economy, driven in large part from China, India, Iran and Russia, could prove extremely dangerous in the scientific arena. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 15 Feb 2024 16:42:00 -0000 Reform UK's policies, Trump's agenda and the rise of fake scientific papers full Share Premium Ltd Rather than rely upon press reports, Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University delves into Reform UK's policies, finding no evidence of far-right attitudes but instead a mix of old-school Thatcherite ideas with socialist control. He suspects some ideas could be appropriated by other parties. Donald Trump's Agenda 47 baffled him more, being a smorgasbord combining centre-left ideas on welfare with more nationalistic, protectionist policies. By offering something for almost everyone, he may have a broader base than previously. Tim is very concerned about the rise of thousands of fraudulent scientific papers, with 10,000 believed to have been retracted last year alone. This black economy, driven in large part from China, India, Iran and Russia, could prove extremely dangerous in the scientific arena. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Rather than rely upon press reports, Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University delves into Reform UK's policies, finding no evidence of far-right attitudes but instead a mix of old-school Thatcherite ideas with socialist control. He suspects some ideas could be appropriated by other parties. Donald Trump's Agenda 47 baffled him more, being a smorgasbord combining centre-left ideas on welfare with more nationalistic, protectionist policies. By offering something for almost everyone, he may have a broader base than previously.

Tim is very concerned about the rise of thousands of fraudulent scientific papers, with 10,000 believed to have been retracted last year alone. This black economy, driven in large part from China, India, Iran and Russia, could prove extremely dangerous in the scientific arena.

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]]> 1697 The Bigger Picture: Debt problems, the BRICs and the downside of government interference Tim Price of Price Value Partners considers the possible outcomes, given that interest rates have risen from a record low in a world awash with debt. He discusses the pendulum of economic growth shifting towards the BRICs and Asia (minus China). And he laments the failure of governments to learn the conseqences of interfering with markets. He suggests, when it comes to the drive to Net Zero, that people ask "Who benefits"? And, explaining his own investment principles, while he still feels inflation is a clear and present danger, he believes that precious metals and commodity stocks are at bargain levels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 08 Feb 2024 16:17:00 -0000 Debt problems, the BRICs and the downside of government interference full Share Premium Ltd Tim Price of Price Value Partners considers the possible outcomes, given that interest rates have risen from a record low in a world awash with debt. He discusses the pendulum of economic growth shifting towards the BRICs and Asia (minus China). And he laments the failure of governments to learn the conseqences of interfering with markets. He suggests, when it comes to the drive to Net Zero, that people ask "Who benefits"? And, explaining his own investment principles, while he still feels inflation is a clear and present danger, he believes that precious metals and commodity stocks are at bargain levels. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tim Price of Price Value Partners considers the possible outcomes, given that interest rates have risen from a record low in a world awash with debt. He discusses the pendulum of economic growth shifting towards the BRICs and Asia (minus China). And he laments the failure of governments to learn the conseqences of interfering with markets. He suggests, when it comes to the drive to Net Zero, that people ask "Who benefits"? And, explaining his own investment principles, while he still feels inflation is a clear and present danger, he believes that precious metals and commodity stocks are at bargain levels.

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]]> 1608 The Bigger Picture: Milei lecturing the WEF, plummetting EV car sales & the truth about Gen Z Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University explains why he so enjoyed new Argentine President Javier Milei lecturing the great and good of the World Economic Forum about libertarian and Austrian economics, attacking corporatism and socialism. He feels Milei could be the most consequential politician economically-speaking for many years. He also looks at falling EV car sales, lamenting the way in which politicians set goals for achieving their hobbyhorses irrespective of scientific progress and consumer demand. And he is fascinated by a meeting between journalist John Humphreys and members of Gen Z, which showed them to be different to the popular perception. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 01 Feb 2024 17:17:00 -0000 President Milei lecturing the WEF, plummetting EV car sales & the truth about Gen Z full Share Premium Ltd Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University explains why he so enjoyed new Argentine President Javier Milei lecturing the great and good of the World Economic Forum about libertarian and Austrian economics, attacking corporatism and socialism. He feels Milei could be the most consequential politician economically-speaking for many years. He also looks at falling EV car sales, lamenting the way in which politicians set goals for achieving their hobbyhorses irrespective of scientific progress and consumer demand. And he is fascinated by a meeting between journalist John Humphreys and members of Gen Z, which showed them to be different to the popular perception. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University explains why he so enjoyed new Argentine President Javier Milei lecturing the great and good of the World Economic Forum about libertarian and Austrian economics, attacking corporatism and socialism. He feels Milei could be the most consequential politician economically-speaking for many years. He also looks at falling EV car sales, lamenting the way in which politicians set goals for achieving their hobbyhorses irrespective of scientific progress and consumer demand. And he is fascinated by a meeting between journalist John Humphreys and members of Gen Z, which showed them to be different to the popular perception.

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]]> 1455 The Bigger Picture: The Post Office Horizon fallout and what we can expect in an election year Political commentator Mike Indian discusses the fallout from the ITV drama about the Post Office Horizon scandal which has finally galvanised politicians. Labelled the biggest miscarriage of justice in British history, Mike examines what it means for people's trust in democracy and our institutions. He expects 2024 to be an election year and explains what we might expect from the main political parties, comparing them to competitors at a school sports day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 11 Jan 2024 15:44:00 -0000 The Post Office Horizon fallout and what we can expect in an election year full Share Premium Ltd Political commentator Mike Indian discusses the fallout from the ITV drama about the Post Office Horizon scandal which has finally galvanised politicians. Labelled the biggest miscarriage of justice in British history, Mike examines what it means for people's trust in democracy and our institutions. He expects 2024 to be an election year and explains what we might expect from the main political parties, comparing them to competitors at a school sports day. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike Indian discusses the fallout from the ITV drama about the Post Office Horizon scandal which has finally galvanised politicians. Labelled the biggest miscarriage of justice in British history, Mike examines what it means for people's trust in democracy and our institutions. He expects 2024 to be an election year and explains what we might expect from the main political parties, comparing them to competitors at a school sports day.

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]]> 1597 The Bigger Picture: Why 2024 will be such a momentous year, the real story of immigration & Labour and defence Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University discusses the potential challenges of 2024, including elections in so many places, the problems of NATO, Ukraine & the Middle East and the militarisation of Russia. He explains why so much of what politicians tell us about immigration is wrong. And he points out that, despite many people's perception, Labour is historically the party of strong defence and that this may be yet another way in which the party will outflank the Conservatives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 04 Jan 2024 17:20:00 -0000 Why 2024 will be such a momentous year, the real story of immigration & Labour and defence full Share Premium Ltd Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University discusses the potential challenges of 2024, including elections in so many places, the problems of NATO, Ukraine & the Middle East and the militarisation of Russia. He explains why so much of what politicians tell us about immigration is wrong. And he points out that, despite many people's perception, Labour is historically the party of strong defence and that this may be yet another way in which the party will outflank the Conservatives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University discusses the potential challenges of 2024, including elections in so many places, the problems of NATO, Ukraine & the Middle East and the militarisation of Russia. He explains why so much of what politicians tell us about immigration is wrong. And he points out that, despite many people's perception, Labour is historically the party of strong defence and that this may be yet another way in which the party will outflank the Conservatives.

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]]> 1547 The Bigger Picture: What does 2024 hold in store, domestically and internationally? We go stargazing with Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University as he looks ahead to 2024. What will happen politically in the UK when so many people feel that our politicians have so little idea about the realities of daily life? On the international front, the world has turned so much darker in 2023 with so many danger spots around the world. What will the future hold, particularly when politics is polarising in so many places? What will the result of the shifting sands of demographics be and how will the young find meaning and success in a world that has become so challenging for them? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 22 Dec 2023 11:32:00 -0000 What does 2024 hold in store, domestically and internationally? full Share Premium Ltd We go stargazing with Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University as he looks ahead to 2024. What will happen politically in the UK when so many people feel that our politicians have so little idea about the realities of daily life? On the international front, the world has turned so much darker in 2023 with so many danger spots around the world. What will the future hold, particularly when politics is polarising in so many places? What will the result of the shifting sands of demographics be and how will the young find meaning and success in a world that has become so challenging for them? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices We go stargazing with Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University as he looks ahead to 2024. What will happen politically in the UK when so many people feel that our politicians have so little idea about the realities of daily life? On the international front, the world has turned so much darker in 2023 with so many danger spots around the world. What will the future hold, particularly when politics is polarising in so many places? What will the result of the shifting sands of demographics be and how will the young find meaning and success in a world that has become so challenging for them?

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]]> 1697 The Bigger Picture: Sunak & the Rwanda Bill vote and legal migration https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-business-of-film-wonka-leave-the-world-behind-14-dec-23/ Political commentator Mike Indian discusses Rishi Sunak and the Rwanda Bill, which led to Robert Jenrick's resignation. With the Tory party once more engaged in ferocious in-fighting, are the Prime Minister's days numbered? Discussing the clampdown on legal migration, with a net 750,000 migrants last year, Mike wondered if our politicians, on all sides, are in tune with the public, especially in the Red Wall areas. Discussing why we are so bad at forward planning in the UK, Mike felt that Keir Starmer, if he is to become PM, needs a plan to show how people's lives will be improved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 14 Dec 2023 16:44:00 -0000 Rishi Sunak & the Rwanda Bill vote and legal migration full Share Premium Ltd Political commentator Mike Indian discusses Rishi Sunak and the Rwanda Bill, which led to Robert Jenrick's resignation. With the Tory party once more engaged in ferocious in-fighting, are the Prime Minister's days numbered? Discussing the clampdown on legal migration, with a net 750,000 migrants last year, Mike wondered if our politicians, on all sides, are in tune with the public, especially in the Red Wall areas. Discussing why we are so bad at forward planning in the UK, Mike felt that Keir Starmer, if he is to become PM, needs a plan to show how people's lives will be improved. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike Indian discusses Rishi Sunak and the Rwanda Bill, which led to Robert Jenrick's resignation. With the Tory party once more engaged in ferocious in-fighting, are the Prime Minister's days numbered? Discussing the clampdown on legal migration, with a net 750,000 migrants last year, Mike wondered if our politicians, on all sides, are in tune with the public, especially in the Red Wall areas. Discussing why we are so bad at forward planning in the UK, Mike felt that Keir Starmer, if he is to become PM, needs a plan to show how people's lives will be improved.

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]]> 1539 The Bigger Picture: Regulation and standards, Conservative desperation & Labour and the NHS https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-rgulation-and-standards-conservative-desperation-labour-and-the-nhs-08-dec-23/ https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-rgulation-and-standards-conservative-desperation-labour-and-the-nhs-08-dec-23/PodcastPlayer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 08 Dec 2023 11:35:00 -0000 Regulation and standards, Conservative desperation & Labour and the NHS full Share Premium Ltd https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-rgulation-and-standards-conservative-desperation-labour-and-the-nhs-08-dec-23/PodcastPlayer Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-rgulation-and-standards-conservative-desperation-labour-and-the-nhs-08-dec-23/PodcastPlayer

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]]> 1542 The Bigger Picture: Autumn Statement, net migration, the Covid inquiry and Labour's strategy for government https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-autumn-statement-net-migration-the-covid-inquiry-and-labours-strategy-for-government-30-nov-23/ Political commentator Mike Indian assesses the Autumn Statement now that the dust has settled. It is clear that the public finances are in a dire state, which will give an interesting economic inheritance for any Labour government. He also looks at the issue of net migration, wondering if a cap is the right thing and whether it will lead to public discontent as in other countries. He considers the state of the Covid inquiry, feeling that a more rapid assessment of how to respond to a future pandemic is also needed. And he talks about Labour's strategy for a future government, such as it is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 30 Nov 2023 16:23:00 -0000 Autumn Statement, net migration, the Covid inquiry and Labour's strategy for government full Share Premium Ltd Political commentator Mike Indian assesses the Autumn Statement now that the dust has settled. It is clear that the public finances are in a dire state, which will give an interesting economic inheritance for any Labour government. He also looks at the issue of net migration, wondering if a cap is the right thing and whether it will lead to public discontent as in other countries. He considers the state of the Covid inquiry, feeling that a more rapid assessment of how to respond to a future pandemic is also needed. And he talks about Labour's strategy for a future government, such as it is. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike Indian assesses the Autumn Statement now that the dust has settled. It is clear that the public finances are in a dire state, which will give an interesting economic inheritance for any Labour government. He also looks at the issue of net migration, wondering if a cap is the right thing and whether it will lead to public discontent as in other countries. He considers the state of the Covid inquiry, feeling that a more rapid assessment of how to respond to a future pandemic is also needed. And he talks about Labour's strategy for a future government, such as it is.

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]]> 1578 The Bigger Picture: Is the Autumn Statement a suicide note, Argentina & anarcho-capitalism and could the UK get PR? https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-is-the-autumn-statement-a-suicice-note-argentina-anarcho-capitalism-and-could-the-uk-get-pr-23-nov-23/ Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University thnks that the Autumn Statement is one of the final suicide notes of this administration. Examining the small print reveals the biggest drop in living standards since records began in the 1950s and the big picture is bleak. He even wonders whether the Conservatives may soon no longer be seen as the natural party of government. He is fascinated by the success of anarcho-capitalist Javier Milei in Argentina and wonders how many of his ideas he will be able to enact. And he looks ahead to the next election, He feels that, if there's a hung parliament, the LibDems may yet get proportional representation which could hugely benefit Nigel Farage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 30 Nov 2023 16:22:00 -0000 The Bigger Picture: Is the Autumn Statement a suicide note, Argentina & anarcho-capitalism and could the UK get PR? full Share Premium Ltd Is the Autumn Statement a suicie note, Argentina & anarcho-capitalism and could the UK get PR? Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University thnks that the Autumn Statement is one of the final suicide notes of this administration. Examining the small print reveals the biggest drop in living standards since records began in the 1950s and the big picture is bleak. He even wonders whether the Conservatives may soon no longer be seen as the natural party of government. He is fascinated by the success of anarcho-capitalist Javier Milei in Argentina and wonders how many of his ideas he will be able to enact. And he looks ahead to the next election, He feels that, if there's a hung parliament, the LibDems may yet get proportional representation which could hugely benefit Nigel Farage. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University thnks that the Autumn Statement is one of the final suicide notes of this administration. Examining the small print reveals the biggest drop in living standards since records began in the 1950s and the big picture is bleak. He even wonders whether the Conservatives may soon no longer be seen as the natural party of government. He is fascinated by the success of anarcho-capitalist Javier Milei in Argentina and wonders how many of his ideas he will be able to enact. And he looks ahead to the next election, He feels that, if there's a hung parliament, the LibDems may yet get proportional representation which could hugely benefit Nigel Farage.

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]]> 1685 The Bigger Picture: David Cameron's return, Starmer's Gaza Rebellion and the Rwandan court verdict https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-david-camerons-return-starmers-gaza-rebellion-and-the-rwandan-court-verdict-16-nov-23/ Political commentator Mike Inidan discusses the return of David Cameron to front-line politics, considering it Rishi Sunak's last throw of the dice and an attempt at damage limitation. With a quarter of Labour MPs rebelling against Keir Starmer, Mike feels that the left wing of the party will hold him to ransom and cause havoc in the next Parliament, assuming Labour are victorious. And he looks at the Rwandan court verdict which drags the courts into politics once more and shows the PM to be weak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 16 Nov 2023 15:49:00 -0000 The Bigger Picture: David Cameron's return, Starmer's Gaza Rebellion and the Rwandan court verdict full Share Premium Ltd David Cameron's return, Starmer's Gaza Rebellion and the Rwandan court verdict Political commentator Mike Inidan discusses the return of David Cameron to front-line politics, considering it Rishi Sunak's last throw of the dice and an attempt at damage limitation. With a quarter of Labour MPs rebelling against Keir Starmer, Mike feels that the left wing of the party will hold him to ransom and cause havoc in the next Parliament, assuming Labour are victorious. And he looks at the Rwandan court verdict which drags the courts into politics once more and shows the PM to be weak. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike Inidan discusses the return of David Cameron to front-line politics, considering it Rishi Sunak's last throw of the dice and an attempt at damage limitation. With a quarter of Labour MPs rebelling against Keir Starmer, Mike feels that the left wing of the party will hold him to ransom and cause havoc in the next Parliament, assuming Labour are victorious. And he looks at the Rwandan court verdict which drags the courts into politics once more and shows the PM to be weak.

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]]> 1550 The Bigger Picture: Cheap money is no more, Net Zero planning madness & property market jitters https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-cheap-money-is-no-more-net-zero-planning-madness-property-market-jitters-07-nov-23/ Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University posits that cheap money is now a thing of the past and that politicians, of whatever stripe, are going to have to find a way to live within harsher financial constraints. He looks at some of the UK's central planning madness when it comes to Net Zero, contrasting it to the more successful and forward-thinking policies of Norway. And he highlights the severe cracks opening up in the UK commercial property market, wondering what the end result will be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tue, 07 Nov 2023 14:23:43 -0000 The Bigger Picture: Cheap money is no more, Net Zero planning madness & property market jitters full Share Premium Ltd Cheap money is no more, Net Zero planning madness & property market jitters Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University posits that cheap money is now a thing of the past and that politicians, of whatever stripe, are going to have to find a way to live within harsher financial constraints. He looks at some of the UK's central planning madness when it comes to Net Zero, contrasting it to the more successful and forward-thinking policies of Norway. And he highlights the severe cracks opening up in the UK commercial property market, wondering what the end result will be. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University posits that cheap money is now a thing of the past and that politicians, of whatever stripe, are going to have to find a way to live within harsher financial constraints. He looks at some of the UK's central planning madness when it comes to Net Zero, contrasting it to the more successful and forward-thinking policies of Norway. And he highlights the severe cracks opening up in the UK commercial property market, wondering what the end result will be.

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]]> 1605 The Bigger Picture: Starmer's Gaza position, the Covid inquiry, the AI summit and a Halloween general election? https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-starmers-gaza-position-the-covid-inquiry-the-ai-summit-and-a-halloween-general-election-02-nov-23/ Political commentator Mike Indian looks at the way Gaza has exposed divisions in the UK's political parties and examines Keir Starmer's stance. He discusses the "macho culture" in Number Ten exposed by the Covid inquiry and points to lessons we should draw from it so far. He considers Rishi Sunak's AI summit and what it might lead to. And he speculates whether we might have a Halloween general election next year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 02 Nov 2023 16:17:24 -0000 The Bigger Picture: Starmer's Gaza position, the Covid inquiry, the AI summit and a Halloween general election? full Share Premium Ltd Keir Starmer's Gaza position, the Covid inquiry, the AI summit and a Halloween general election? Political commentator Mike Indian looks at the way Gaza has exposed divisions in the UK's political parties and examines Keir Starmer's stance. He discusses the "macho culture" in Number Ten exposed by the Covid inquiry and points to lessons we should draw from it so far. He considers Rishi Sunak's AI summit and what it might lead to. And he speculates whether we might have a Halloween general election next year. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike Indian looks at the way Gaza has exposed divisions in the UK's political parties and examines Keir Starmer's stance. He discusses the "macho culture" in Number Ten exposed by the Covid inquiry and points to lessons we should draw from it so far. He considers Rishi Sunak's AI summit and what it might lead to. And he speculates whether we might have a Halloween general election next year.

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]]> 1560 The Bigger Picture: New Zealand farmers' rebellion, distrust of electric cars & private police forces https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-new-zealand-farmers-rebellion-distrust-of-electric-cars-private-police-forces-26-oct-23/ Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University highlights a growing disillusionment around the world with governments and the services they provide. In New Zealand farmers have united to dismantle some of Jacinda Ardern's climate policies, UK polls show that the public overwhelmingly do not trust electric vehicles, which have many more disadvantages than were initially apparent and, again in the UK, major retailers are increasingly turning to private police companies to prosecute the shoplifters because the official police will not do so. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 26 Oct 2023 15:59:43 -0000 The Bigger Picture: New Zealand farmers' rebellion, distrust of electric cars & private police forces full Share Premium Ltd New Zealand farmers' rebellion, distrust of electric cars & private police forces Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University highlights a growing disillusionment around the world with governments and the services they provide. In New Zealand farmers have united to dismantle some of Jacinda Ardern's climate policies, UK polls show that the public overwhelmingly do not trust electric vehicles, which have many more disadvantages than were initially apparent and, again in the UK, major retailers are increasingly turning to private police companies to prosecute the shoplifters because the official police will not do so. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University highlights a growing disillusionment around the world with governments and the services they provide. In New Zealand farmers have united to dismantle some of Jacinda Ardern's climate policies, UK polls show that the public overwhelmingly do not trust electric vehicles, which have many more disadvantages than were initially apparent and, again in the UK, major retailers are increasingly turning to private police companies to prosecute the shoplifters because the official police will not do so.

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]]> 1654 The Bigger Picture: Sunak's visit to Israel, Keir Starmer & the Labour Conference and the by-elections https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-sunaks-visit-to-israel-keir-starmer-the-labour-conference-and-the-by-elections-19-oct-23/ Political commentator Mike Indian reflects upon the Prime Minister's visit to Israel and the UK reaction to the delicate situation, feeling that this is Sunak's first test on the world stage. After attending the Labour Party conference, he feels that, for the first time in a long time, Labour feel like a party expecting to be in government soon. And, on the day of two by-elections, he wonders if the Prime Minister will call the General Election earlier than he has to. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 19 Oct 2023 14:27:17 -0000 The Bigger Picture: Sunak's visit to Israel, Keir Starmer & the Labour Conference and the by-elections full Share Premium Ltd Sunak's visit to Israel, Keir Starmer & the Labour Conference and the by-elections Political commentator Mike Indian reflects upon the Prime Minister's visit to Israel and the UK reaction to the delicate situation, feeling that this is Sunak's first test on the world stage. After attending the Labour Party conference, he feels that, for the first time in a long time, Labour feel like a party expecting to be in government soon. And, on the day of two by-elections, he wonders if the Prime Minister will call the General Election earlier than he has to. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike Indian reflects upon the Prime Minister's visit to Israel and the UK reaction to the delicate situation, feeling that this is Sunak's first test on the world stage. After attending the Labour Party conference, he feels that, for the first time in a long time, Labour feel like a party expecting to be in government soon. And, on the day of two by-elections, he wonders if the Prime Minister will call the General Election earlier than he has to.

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]]> 1541 The Bigger Picture: Labour to the right of the Tories, are we facing a financial crisis & the revolt against Net Zero https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-labour-to-the-right-of-the-tories-are-we-facing-a-financial-crisis-the-revolt-against-net-zero-12-oct-23/ Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University looks at Labour's move to the right of the Tories on housing and the NHS and feels it could become the natural party of government in the biggest seismic shift in UK politics since the early 20th century. He considers whether the world is hurtling towards a global financial crisis. And he assesses the growing public revolt around Europe against Net Zero, finding himself puzzled that no government appears to have carried out any costings in advance of such policies being announced. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 12 Oct 2023 16:00:54 -0000 The Bigger Picture: Labour to the right of the Tories, are we facing a financial crisis & the revolt against Net Zero full Share Premium Ltd Labour moving to the right of the Tories, are we facing a financial crisis & the revolt against Net Zero Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University looks at Labour's move to the right of the Tories on housing and the NHS and feels it could become the natural party of government in the biggest seismic shift in UK politics since the early 20th century. He considers whether the world is hurtling towards a global financial crisis. And he assesses the growing public revolt around Europe against Net Zero, finding himself puzzled that no government appears to have carried out any costings in advance of such policies being announced. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University looks at Labour's move to the right of the Tories on housing and the NHS and feels it could become the natural party of government in the biggest seismic shift in UK politics since the early 20th century. He considers whether the world is hurtling towards a global financial crisis. And he assesses the growing public revolt around Europe against Net Zero, finding himself puzzled that no government appears to have carried out any costings in advance of such policies being announced.

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]]> 1473 The Bigger Picture: The financial inadequacies hurting the UK, HS2 & climate policy and working longer https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-the-financial-inadequacies-hurting-the-uk-hs2-climate-policy-and-working-longer-28-sep-23/ Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University laments the profligacy of Government and the failure of the Bank of England to get a grip on inflation. He compares it to the disastrous mid-70s, saying the Bank is failing badly. He looks at the shifting sands of HS2 and climate policy, explaining why the UK is so bad at infrastructure. And he finds a positive in the fact that so many people are choosing to continue to work beyond conventional retirement age. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 28 Sep 2023 15:25:32 -0000 The Bigger Picture: The financial inadequacies hurting the UK, HS2 & climate policy and working longer full Share Premium Ltd The financial inadequacies hurting the UK, HS2 & climate policy and working longer Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University laments the profligacy of Government and the failure of the Bank of England to get a grip on inflation. He compares it to the disastrous mid-70s, saying the Bank is failing badly. He looks at the shifting sands of HS2 and climate policy, explaining why the UK is so bad at infrastructure. And he finds a positive in the fact that so many people are choosing to continue to work beyond conventional retirement age. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University laments the profligacy of Government and the failure of the Bank of England to get a grip on inflation. He compares it to the disastrous mid-70s, saying the Bank is failing badly. He looks at the shifting sands of HS2 and climate policy, explaining why the UK is so bad at infrastructure. And he finds a positive in the fact that so many people are choosing to continue to work beyond conventional retirement age.

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]]> 1530 The Bigger Picture: Sunak's Net Zero U-turn, Liz Truss's speech, HS2 and the Horizon scheme https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-sunaks-net-zero-u-turn-liz-trusss-speech-hs2-and-the-horizon-scheme-21-sep-23/ Political commentator Mike Indian discusses Rishi Sunak's U-turn on Net Zero, feeling it might be a sensible idea for the long-term but clearly done for political short-term reasons, using Net Zero as an issue to drive a wedge between Conservatives and Labour. Liz Truss's recent speech is an indication that the party is in trouble. He feels that, although the government should stick to its guns on HS2, there is plenty to be done elsewhere on infrastructure. He ends with the good news of the UK rejoining the Horizon Scheme, which he considers should be of benefit to the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 21 Sep 2023 14:59:00 -0000 The Bigger Picture: Sunak's Net Zero U-turn, Liz Truss's speech, HS2 and the Horizon scheme full Share Premium Ltd Sunak's Net Zero U-turn, Liz Truss's speech, HS2 and the Horizon scheme Political commentator Mike Indian discusses Rishi Sunak's U-turn on Net Zero, feeling it might be a sensible idea for the long-term but clearly done for political short-term reasons, using Net Zero as an issue to drive a wedge between Conservatives and Labour. Liz Truss's recent speech is an indication that the party is in trouble. He feels that, although the government should stick to its guns on HS2, there is plenty to be done elsewhere on infrastructure. He ends with the good news of the UK rejoining the Horizon Scheme, which he considers should be of benefit to the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike Indian discusses Rishi Sunak's U-turn on Net Zero, feeling it might be a sensible idea for the long-term but clearly done for political short-term reasons, using Net Zero as an issue to drive a wedge between Conservatives and Labour. Liz Truss's recent speech is an indication that the party is in trouble. He feels that, although the government should stick to its guns on HS2, there is plenty to be done elsewhere on infrastructure. He ends with the good news of the UK rejoining the Horizon Scheme, which he considers should be of benefit to the country.

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]]> 1334 The Bigger Picture: Spinning GDP numbers, Is a US trade deal on again & what Liz Truss got right https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-spinning-gdp-numbers-is-a-us-trade-deal-on-again-what-liz-truss-got-right-14-sep-23/ Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University tells Simon Rose of his concern that GDP data is being spun and politicised and thus becoming less reliable and useful. After a raft of trade deals with an Indo-Pacific tilt, is a UK-US trade deal back on the table and, if so, can it be done in time? And, a year on from Liz Truss's ill-fated premiership, Tim looks at the things she got right, particularly that growing our economy should be at the heart of policymaking and understanding that the high-tax approach could be creating a doom loop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 14 Sep 2023 13:30:03 -0000 The Bigger Picture: Spinning GDP numbers, Is a US trade deal on again & what Liz Truss got right full Share Premium Ltd Spinning GDP numbers, Is a US trade deal on again & what Liz Truss got right Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University tells Simon Rose of his concern that GDP data is being spun and politicised and thus becoming less reliable and useful. After a raft of trade deals with an Indo-Pacific tilt, is a UK-US trade deal back on the table and, if so, can it be done in time? And, a year on from Liz Truss's ill-fated premiership, Tim looks at the things she got right, particularly that growing our economy should be at the heart of policymaking and understanding that the high-tax approach could be creating a doom loop. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University tells Simon Rose of his concern that GDP data is being spun and politicised and thus becoming less reliable and useful. After a raft of trade deals with an Indo-Pacific tilt, is a UK-US trade deal back on the table and, if so, can it be done in time? And, a year on from Liz Truss's ill-fated premiership, Tim looks at the things she got right, particularly that growing our economy should be at the heart of policymaking and understanding that the high-tax approach could be creating a doom loop.

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]]> 1694 The Bigger Picture: Learning from the Renaissance https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-the-history-of-booms-busts-and-bubbles-the-renaissance-07-sep-23/ Renaissance Florence was not only the cultural capital of the world, but also the banking capital. In an episode of The History of Booms, Busts and Bubbles originally broadcast on 3rd May 2015, Rita Lobo is joined by David Chilosi, Fellow of Economic History at LSE, to discuss Florence's part in the economics of the Renaissance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 07 Sep 2023 14:46:00 -0000 The Bigger Picture: Learning from the Renaissance full Share Premium Ltd Originally recorded in 2015, this episode of 'The History of Booms, Busts and Bubbles' revisits this key part of Italy's past Renaissance Florence was not only the cultural capital of the world, but also the banking capital. In an episode of The History of Booms, Busts and Bubbles originally broadcast on 3rd May 2015, Rita Lobo is joined by David Chilosi, Fellow of Economic History at LSE, to discuss Florence's part in the economics of the Renaissance. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Renaissance Florence was not only the cultural capital of the world, but also the banking capital. In an episode of The History of Booms, Busts and Bubbles originally broadcast on 3rd May 2015, Rita Lobo is joined by David Chilosi, Fellow of Economic History at LSE, to discuss Florence's part in the economics of the Renaissance.

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]]> 1643 The Bigger Picture: BRICS & de-dollarisation, road pricing & is the NHS recruitment plan affordable? https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-brics-de-dollarisation-road-pricing-is-the-nhs-recruitment-plan-affordable-31-aug-23/ Tim Evans of Middlesex University looks at the recent BRICS meeting and the implications for the club's drive for new members and the desire for de-dollarisation for the world economy. Looking at ULEZ and other schemes in the UK, he points out that we are going back to the future, given that the Georgians had 30,000 miles of turnpike trusts. He believes that the future of driving in the UK will be road pricing. And he looks at a report which says that the NHS's plan to hire a million more staff could see the Treasury needing to find an extra £50bn by 2036, which may not be affordable. Tim feels that we are heading for a mixed economy system in health and social care. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 31 Aug 2023 15:28:06 -0000 The Bigger Picture: BRICS & de-dollarisation, road pricing & is the NHS recruitment plan affordable? full Share Premium Ltd BRICS & de-dollarisation, road pricing & is the NHS recruitment plan affordable? Tim Evans of Middlesex University looks at the recent BRICS meeting and the implications for the club's drive for new members and the desire for de-dollarisation for the world economy. Looking at ULEZ and other schemes in the UK, he points out that we are going back to the future, given that the Georgians had 30,000 miles of turnpike trusts. He believes that the future of driving in the UK will be road pricing. And he looks at a report which says that the NHS's plan to hire a million more staff could see the Treasury needing to find an extra £50bn by 2036, which may not be affordable. Tim feels that we are heading for a mixed economy system in health and social care. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tim Evans of Middlesex University looks at the recent BRICS meeting and the implications for the club's drive for new members and the desire for de-dollarisation for the world economy. Looking at ULEZ and other schemes in the UK, he points out that we are going back to the future, given that the Georgians had 30,000 miles of turnpike trusts. He believes that the future of driving in the UK will be road pricing. And he looks at a report which says that the NHS's plan to hire a million more staff could see the Treasury needing to find an extra £50bn by 2036, which may not be affordable. Tim feels that we are heading for a mixed economy system in health and social care.

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]]> 1778 The Bigger Picture: Nadine Dorries, Labour's caution and the Republican debate https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-nadine-dorries-labours-caution-and-the-republican-debate-24-aug-23/ With Nadine Dorries still an MP two months after saying she was quitting, political commentator Mike Indian discusses the difficulties of removing inadequate politicians, pointing out the serious democratic deficiency. As Labour waters down its pledges on workers' rights, he laments the party's cautiousness and asks where is the distinctive offering. He looks at The first Republican Party presidential debate, worrying that it shows that politics is becoming even dirtier and uglier. And with Rishi Sunak tacitly admitting he won't meet his small boats pledge, Mike argues for a fundamental reform of our migration system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 24 Aug 2023 15:07:49 -0000 The Bigger Picture: Nadine Dorries, Labour's caution and the Republican debate full Share Premium Ltd Nadine Dorries, Labour's caution and the Republican debate With Nadine Dorries still an MP two months after saying she was quitting, political commentator Mike Indian discusses the difficulties of removing inadequate politicians, pointing out the serious democratic deficiency. As Labour waters down its pledges on workers' rights, he laments the party's cautiousness and asks where is the distinctive offering. He looks at The first Republican Party presidential debate, worrying that it shows that politics is becoming even dirtier and uglier. And with Rishi Sunak tacitly admitting he won't meet his small boats pledge, Mike argues for a fundamental reform of our migration system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices With Nadine Dorries still an MP two months after saying she was quitting, political commentator Mike Indian discusses the difficulties of removing inadequate politicians, pointing out the serious democratic deficiency. As Labour waters down its pledges on workers' rights, he laments the party's cautiousness and asks where is the distinctive offering. He looks at The first Republican Party presidential debate, worrying that it shows that politics is becoming even dirtier and uglier. And with Rishi Sunak tacitly admitting he won't meet his small boats pledge, Mike argues for a fundamental reform of our migration system.

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]]> 1578 The Bigger Picture: Ireland's resurgent economy, an essential documentary on money & the campaign against cash https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-irelands-resurgent-economy-an-essential-documentary-on-money-the-campaign-against-cash-17-aug-23/ Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University looks at the resurgence of Ireland's economy, driven by tax cuts rather than tax rises. He discusses the documentary Ex Nihilo: The Truth About Money (https://tinyurl.com/2sntvvxd), explaining how many of the West's problems are due to excess money, interest rates and debt and the resulting distortions and bubbles. Too much in the film, he says, isn't understood properly by politicians or even many economists. And he concludes by looking at some of the sinister overtones behind the campaign against cash. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 17 Aug 2023 14:50:58 -0000 The Bigger Picture: Ireland's resurgent economy, an essential documentary on money & the campaign against cash full Share Premium Ltd Ireland's resurgent economy, an essential documentary on money & the campaign against cash Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University looks at the resurgence of Ireland's economy, driven by tax cuts rather than tax rises. He discusses the documentary Ex Nihilo: The Truth About Money (https://tinyurl.com/2sntvvxd), explaining how many of the West's problems are due to excess money, interest rates and debt and the resulting distortions and bubbles. Too much in the film, he says, isn't understood properly by politicians or even many economists. And he concludes by looking at some of the sinister overtones behind the campaign against cash. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University looks at the resurgence of Ireland's economy, driven by tax cuts rather than tax rises. He discusses the documentary Ex Nihilo: The Truth About Money (https://tinyurl.com/2sntvvxd), explaining how many of the West's problems are due to excess money, interest rates and debt and the resulting distortions and bubbles. Too much in the film, he says, isn't understood properly by politicians or even many economists. And he concludes by looking at some of the sinister overtones behind the campaign against cash.

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]]> 1565 The Bigger Picture: NHS waiting lists, inflation, asylum seekers & net zero https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-nhs-waiting-lists-inflation-asylum-seekers-net-zero-10-aug-23/ With NHS waiting lists reaching a record high of 7.6m, political commentator Mike Indian looks at the PM's pledges on that and on inflation, still stubbornly high. He discusses the migrant issue as the first asylum seekers arrive on the Bibby Stockholm, wondering why asylum seekers couldn't be put to work in the interim and wishing that on this, and many other issues, we could have some bigger thinking. He also looks at Net Zero and why it has become the political football of the summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 10 Aug 2023 13:46:07 -0000 The Bigger Picture: NHS waiting lists, inflation, asylum seekers & net zero full Share Premium Ltd NHS waiting lists, inflation, asylum seekers & net zero With NHS waiting lists reaching a record high of 7.6m, political commentator Mike Indian looks at the PM's pledges on that and on inflation, still stubbornly high. He discusses the migrant issue as the first asylum seekers arrive on the Bibby Stockholm, wondering why asylum seekers couldn't be put to work in the interim and wishing that on this, and many other issues, we could have some bigger thinking. He also looks at Net Zero and why it has become the political football of the summer. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices With NHS waiting lists reaching a record high of 7.6m, political commentator Mike Indian looks at the PM's pledges on that and on inflation, still stubbornly high. He discusses the migrant issue as the first asylum seekers arrive on the Bibby Stockholm, wondering why asylum seekers couldn't be put to work in the interim and wishing that on this, and many other issues, we could have some bigger thinking. He also looks at Net Zero and why it has become the political football of the summer.

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]]> 1602 The Bigger Picture: The US at its most divided since Civil War, rejoining the EU & the demographic time bomb https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-the-us-at-its-most-divided-since-civil-war-rejoining-the-eu-the-demographic-time-bomb-03-aug-23/ With both probable Presidential candidates facing legal challenges, Professor Tim Evans says that America is at its most divided since the Civil War, a terrifying prospect for those who believe in democracy and the rule of law. He wonders if we might be at an inflexion point where the old order is falling apart. Tony Blair claimed that a future generation will take the UK back into the EU but is the EU what it was and will it continue to be appealing to those who opposed Brexit? And he looks at Japan's falling birth rate and ageing population and points out how similar problems are facing many other countries, with massive implications for the sustainability of the welfare state. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 03 Aug 2023 15:31:00 -0000 The Bigger Picture: The US at its most divided since Civil War, rejoining the EU & the demographic time bomb full Share Premium Ltd The US is at its most divided since Civil War, rejoining the EU & the demographic time bomb With both probable Presidential candidates facing legal challenges, Professor Tim Evans says that America is at its most divided since the Civil War, a terrifying prospect for those who believe in democracy and the rule of law. He wonders if we might be at an inflexion point where the old order is falling apart. Tony Blair claimed that a future generation will take the UK back into the EU but is the EU what it was and will it continue to be appealing to those who opposed Brexit? And he looks at Japan's falling birth rate and ageing population and points out how similar problems are facing many other countries, with massive implications for the sustainability of the welfare state. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices With both probable Presidential candidates facing legal challenges, Professor Tim Evans says that America is at its most divided since the Civil War, a terrifying prospect for those who believe in democracy and the rule of law. He wonders if we might be at an inflexion point where the old order is falling apart. Tony Blair claimed that a future generation will take the UK back into the EU but is the EU what it was and will it continue to be appealing to those who opposed Brexit? And he looks at Japan's falling birth rate and ageing population and points out how similar problems are facing many other countries, with massive implications for the sustainability of the welfare state.

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]]> 1640 The Bigger Picture: Alison Rose & Natwest, lessons from the by-elections & Labour dropping trans pledge https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-alison-rose-natwest-lessons-from-the-by-elections-labour-dropping-trans-pledge-27-jul-23/ Political commentator Mike Indian discusses the ramifications of Dame Alison Rose resigning as head of Natwest. Did she have to go and should the government have intervened? What are the ramifications of banks debanking customers whose views they don't like? Mike looks at the three by-election results, which show rather more than simply an all-score draw for the three main parties. He also reflects on Labour dropping its pledge on trans self-ID and considers briefly the effect that social media is having on effective politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 27 Jul 2023 14:46:28 -0000 The Bigger Picture: Alison Rose & Natwest, lessons from the by-elections & Labour dropping trans pledge full Share Premium Ltd Alison Rose & Natwest, lessons from the by-elections & Labour dropping trans pledge Political commentator Mike Indian discusses the ramifications of Dame Alison Rose resigning as head of Natwest. Did she have to go and should the government have intervened? What are the ramifications of banks debanking customers whose views they don't like? Mike looks at the three by-election results, which show rather more than simply an all-score draw for the three main parties. He also reflects on Labour dropping its pledge on trans self-ID and considers briefly the effect that social media is having on effective politics. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike Indian discusses the ramifications of Dame Alison Rose resigning as head of Natwest. Did she have to go and should the government have intervened? What are the ramifications of banks debanking customers whose views they don't like? Mike looks at the three by-election results, which show rather more than simply an all-score draw for the three main parties. He also reflects on Labour dropping its pledge on trans self-ID and considers briefly the effect that social media is having on effective politics.

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]]> 1555 The Bigger Picture: Mickey Mouse degrees, the necessity for nuclear power & the latest banking scandal https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-mickey-mouse-degrees-the-necessity-for-nuclear-power-the-latest-banking-scandal-20-jul-23/ Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University thinks the PM and other politicians should avoid playing the central planner and let the increasingly dynamic education market decide which degrees are worthwhile. He feels it obvious that Britain must adopt Small Modular Reactors but wonders if politicians have the guts in the face of vocal opposition. And he is gravely concerned about the threat to free speech if banks are allowed to cancel the accounts of those whose views they disagree with. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 20 Jul 2023 16:04:03 -0000 The Bigger Picture: Mickey Mouse degrees, the necessity for nuclear power & the latest banking scandal full Share Premium Ltd Mickey Mouse degrees, the necessity for nuclear power & the latest banking scandal Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University thinks the PM and other politicians should avoid playing the central planner and let the increasingly dynamic education market decide which degrees are worthwhile. He feels it obvious that Britain must adopt Small Modular Reactors but wonders if politicians have the guts in the face of vocal opposition. And he is gravely concerned about the threat to free speech if banks are allowed to cancel the accounts of those whose views they disagree with. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University thinks the PM and other politicians should avoid playing the central planner and let the increasingly dynamic education market decide which degrees are worthwhile. He feels it obvious that Britain must adopt Small Modular Reactors but wonders if politicians have the guts in the face of vocal opposition. And he is gravely concerned about the threat to free speech if banks are allowed to cancel the accounts of those whose views they disagree with.

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]]> 1582 The Bigger Picture: Public Sector Pay, The Illegal Migration Bill & Joe Biden, the UK and NATO https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-public-sector-pay-the-illegal-migration-bill-joe-biden-the-uk-and-nato-13-jul-23/ With junior doctors going on strike, political commentator Mike Indian ponders the answer to the UK's failing public services. After the rebuff of the Illegal Migration Bill in the House of Lords, he points out that the bill does not address the fundamental problems of migration. And he takes some positives from Joe Biden's visit to the UK and the NATO summit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 13 Jul 2023 14:38:38 -0000 The Bigger Picture: Public Sector Pay, The Illegal Migration Bill & Joe Biden, the UK and NATO full Share Premium Ltd Public Sector Pay, The Illegal Migration Bill & Joe Biden, the UK and NATO With junior doctors going on strike, political commentator Mike Indian ponders the answer to the UK's failing public services. After the rebuff of the Illegal Migration Bill in the House of Lords, he points out that the bill does not address the fundamental problems of migration. And he takes some positives from Joe Biden's visit to the UK and the NATO summit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices With junior doctors going on strike, political commentator Mike Indian ponders the answer to the UK's failing public services. After the rebuff of the Illegal Migration Bill in the House of Lords, he points out that the bill does not address the fundamental problems of migration. And he takes some positives from Joe Biden's visit to the UK and the NATO summit.

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]]> 1376 The Bigger Picture: Will opinions about the EU switch, failing water companies & is the NHS about to hit a point of no return? https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-will-opinions-about-the-eu-switch-failing-water-companies-is-the-nhs-about-to-hit-a-point-of-no-return-29-jun-23/ Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University suggests that, with the trend in Europe towards nationalist populism and harsher immigration policies, opinions in the UK towards the EU from each political wing may switch, as they have done before. With Thames Water in dire staits, why are natural monopolies failures whether run by the state or privately and what can be done? And with the problems of the NHS deepening, is it about to hit the point of no return? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 29 Jun 2023 14:36:32 -0000 The Bigger Picture: Will opinions about the EU switch, failing water companies & is the NHS about to hit a point of no return? full Share Premium Ltd Will opinions about the EU switch, failing water companies & is the NHS about to hit a point of no return? Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University suggests that, with the trend in Europe towards nationalist populism and harsher immigration policies, opinions in the UK towards the EU from each political wing may switch, as they have done before. With Thames Water in dire staits, why are natural monopolies failures whether run by the state or privately and what can be done? And with the problems of the NHS deepening, is it about to hit the point of no return? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University suggests that, with the trend in Europe towards nationalist populism and harsher immigration policies, opinions in the UK towards the EU from each political wing may switch, as they have done before. With Thames Water in dire staits, why are natural monopolies failures whether run by the state or privately and what can be done? And with the problems of the NHS deepening, is it about to hit the point of no return?

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]]> 1675 The Bigger Picture: The need for long-term governance and inter-generational rebalancing https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-the-need-for-long-term-governance-and-inter-generational-rebalancing-22-jun-23/ Gavin Oldham, director of The Share Alliance (as well as founder of Share Radio, The Share Centre and The Share Foundation) talks to Simon Rose about the need for long-term governance which, at present, is not supplied by our democratic system which produces so many career politicians. There are many issues which can only be addressed if there is more attention to a long-term focus, including inter-generational rebalancing and a more egalitarian form of capitalism. He explains why the Welsh government is leading the way in this, why Inheritance Tax needs repurposing and why AI is a great opportunity for wealth distribution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 22 Jun 2023 14:24:13 -0000 The Bigger Picture: The need for long-term governance and inter-generational rebalancing full Share Premium Ltd The need for long-term governance and inter-generational rebalancing Gavin Oldham, director of The Share Alliance (as well as founder of Share Radio, The Share Centre and The Share Foundation) talks to Simon Rose about the need for long-term governance which, at present, is not supplied by our democratic system which produces so many career politicians. There are many issues which can only be addressed if there is more attention to a long-term focus, including inter-generational rebalancing and a more egalitarian form of capitalism. He explains why the Welsh government is leading the way in this, why Inheritance Tax needs repurposing and why AI is a great opportunity for wealth distribution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Gavin Oldham, director of The Share Alliance (as well as founder of Share Radio, The Share Centre and The Share Foundation) talks to Simon Rose about the need for long-term governance which, at present, is not supplied by our democratic system which produces so many career politicians. There are many issues which can only be addressed if there is more attention to a long-term focus, including inter-generational rebalancing and a more egalitarian form of capitalism. He explains why the Welsh government is leading the way in this, why Inheritance Tax needs repurposing and why AI is a great opportunity for wealth distribution.

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]]> 1554 The Bigger Picture: Changing EU/non-EU immigration, the disaster the inefficient UK state is creating & EU deflation https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-changing-eunon-eu-immigration-the-disaster-the-inefficient-uk-state-is-creating-eu-deflation-15-jun-23/ Professor Tim Evans is fascinated by new figures showing how, in many sectors, non-EU immigrants are now outnumbering workers from the EU. He laments the way in which the inefficiencies of the UK state are piling up disastrous problems ahead that no UK politicians appear prepared to discuss, let alone tackle. And he looks at the EU, which is trying to battle inflation while it is deflation and a chilling recession that lie ahead instead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 15 Jun 2023 15:03:00 -0000 The Bigger Picture: Changing EU/non-EU immigration, the disaster the inefficient UK state is creating & EU deflation full Share Premium Ltd Changing EU/non-EU immigration, the disaster the inefficient UK state is creating & EU deflation Professor Tim Evans is fascinated by new figures showing how, in many sectors, non-EU immigrants are now outnumbering workers from the EU. He laments the way in which the inefficiencies of the UK state are piling up disastrous problems ahead that no UK politicians appear prepared to discuss, let alone tackle. And he looks at the EU, which is trying to battle inflation while it is deflation and a chilling recession that lie ahead instead. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans is fascinated by new figures showing how, in many sectors, non-EU immigrants are now outnumbering workers from the EU. He laments the way in which the inefficiencies of the UK state are piling up disastrous problems ahead that no UK politicians appear prepared to discuss, let alone tackle. And he looks at the EU, which is trying to battle inflation while it is deflation and a chilling recession that lie ahead instead.

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]]> 1650 The Bigger Picture: AI, the PM in the US, Labour's social care reform plans & the Covid Inquiry https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-ai-the-pm-in-the-us-labours-social-care-reform-plans-the-covid-inquiry-08-jun-23/PodcastPlayer Political commentator Mike Indian looks at the Prime Minister's attempts on his US visit to make the UK the hub of AI regulation, highlighting the dangers of the fast-developing technology if it isn't controlled. He also discusses Labour's plans for social care reform, finding them rather lacking in detail. And, discussing the reluctance of ministers to hand over WhatsApp messages, he explains why it should not be up to the Government to decide what is relevant and why it is imperative we get an interim Covid Inquiry report as soon as possible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 08 Jun 2023 14:46:00 -0000 The Bigger Picture: AI, the PM in the US, Labour's social care reform plans & the Covid Inquiry full Share Premium Ltd AI, the PM in the US, Labour's social care reform plans & the Covid Inquiry Political commentator Mike Indian looks at the Prime Minister's attempts on his US visit to make the UK the hub of AI regulation, highlighting the dangers of the fast-developing technology if it isn't controlled. He also discusses Labour's plans for social care reform, finding them rather lacking in detail. And, discussing the reluctance of ministers to hand over WhatsApp messages, he explains why it should not be up to the Government to decide what is relevant and why it is imperative we get an interim Covid Inquiry report as soon as possible. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike Indian looks at the Prime Minister's attempts on his US visit to make the UK the hub of AI regulation, highlighting the dangers of the fast-developing technology if it isn't controlled. He also discusses Labour's plans for social care reform, finding them rather lacking in detail. And, discussing the reluctance of ministers to hand over WhatsApp messages, he explains why it should not be up to the Government to decide what is relevant and why it is imperative we get an interim Covid Inquiry report as soon as possible.

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]]> 1465 The Bigger Picture: Latin America's problems, the Vortex of Doom in South Africa & the UK's nannying state https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-latin-americas-problems-the-vortex-of-doom-in-south-africa-the-uks-nannying-state-01-jun-23/ Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University gives a fascinating analysis of Latin America's problems, with political instability and a growing macro-economic crisis. He also looks at the under-reported Vortex of Doom in South Africa, where there's a huge energy crisis and law and order is breaking down. Lastly, he turns to the UK, which now appears to be one of Europe's most nannying states when it comes to food, drink and health; is it a case of NHS demand management, he wonders? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 01 Jun 2023 13:59:54 -0000 The Bigger Picture: Latin America's problems, the Vortex of Doom in South Africa & the UK's nannying state full Share Premium Ltd Latin America's problems, the Vortex of Doom in South Africa & the UK's nannying state Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University gives a fascinating analysis of Latin America's problems, with political instability and a growing macro-economic crisis. He also looks at the under-reported Vortex of Doom in South Africa, where there's a huge energy crisis and law and order is breaking down. Lastly, he turns to the UK, which now appears to be one of Europe's most nannying states when it comes to food, drink and health; is it a case of NHS demand management, he wonders? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University gives a fascinating analysis of Latin America's problems, with political instability and a growing macro-economic crisis. He also looks at the under-reported Vortex of Doom in South Africa, where there's a huge energy crisis and law and order is breaking down. Lastly, he turns to the UK, which now appears to be one of Europe's most nannying states when it comes to food, drink and health; is it a case of NHS demand management, he wonders?

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]]> 1719 The Bigger Picture: Immigration soars, Boris Johnson's WhatsApps, Suella Braverman & Ron DeSantis https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-immigration-soars-boris-johnsons-whatsapps-suella-braverman-ron-desantis-25-may-23/ Political commentator Mike Indian discusses the news that net immigration hit 606,000 last year and explains why the UK is proving such a magnet for incomers. He looks at the call from the Covid inquiry for Boris Johnson to hand over his WhatsApp messages and the controversy over Suella Braverman and her speeding offence. And he looks across the Atlantic at the malfunctioning Twitter interview with Ron DeSantis and considers how unlikely it is that he can unseat Donald Trump as the Republican Presidential candidate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 25 May 2023 14:42:46 -0000 The Bigger Picture: Immigration soars, Boris Johnson's WhatsApps, Suella Braverman & Ron DeSantis full Share Premium Ltd Immigration soars, Boris Johnson's WhatsApps, Suella Braverman & Ron DeSantis Political commentator Mike Indian discusses the news that net immigration hit 606,000 last year and explains why the UK is proving such a magnet for incomers. He looks at the call from the Covid inquiry for Boris Johnson to hand over his WhatsApp messages and the controversy over Suella Braverman and her speeding offence. And he looks across the Atlantic at the malfunctioning Twitter interview with Ron DeSantis and considers how unlikely it is that he can unseat Donald Trump as the Republican Presidential candidate. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike Indian discusses the news that net immigration hit 606,000 last year and explains why the UK is proving such a magnet for incomers. He looks at the call from the Covid inquiry for Boris Johnson to hand over his WhatsApp messages and the controversy over Suella Braverman and her speeding offence. And he looks across the Atlantic at the malfunctioning Twitter interview with Ron DeSantis and considers how unlikely it is that he can unseat Donald Trump as the Republican Presidential candidate.

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]]> 1599 The Bigger Picture: Labour & Housing, Immigration & the Battle for the Future of Money https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-labour-housing-immigration-the-battle-for-the-future-of-money-18-may-23/ Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University says that Labour's ideas are becoming clearer, with Starmer's promise to boost housebuilding outmanoeuvring the Conservatives and setting the cat among the pigeons. He discusses whether immigration is out of control in a world where people are moving more than ever and explains why he thinks Labour will take exactly the opposite stance to the Tories. And he picks up on a largely unreported comment by Donald Trump, that America will eventually default on its debt, to highlight the battle that is looming over the future of money and the banking system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 18 May 2023 14:53:32 -0000 The Bigger Picture: Labour & Housing, Immigration & the Battle for the Future of Money full Share Premium Ltd Labour & Housing, Immigration & the Battle for the Future of Money Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University says that Labour's ideas are becoming clearer, with Starmer's promise to boost housebuilding outmanoeuvring the Conservatives and setting the cat among the pigeons. He discusses whether immigration is out of control in a world where people are moving more than ever and explains why he thinks Labour will take exactly the opposite stance to the Tories. And he picks up on a largely unreported comment by Donald Trump, that America will eventually default on its debt, to highlight the battle that is looming over the future of money and the banking system. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University says that Labour's ideas are becoming clearer, with Starmer's promise to boost housebuilding outmanoeuvring the Conservatives and setting the cat among the pigeons. He discusses whether immigration is out of control in a world where people are moving more than ever and explains why he thinks Labour will take exactly the opposite stance to the Tories. And he picks up on a largely unreported comment by Donald Trump, that America will eventually default on its debt, to highlight the battle that is looming over the future of money and the banking system.

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]]> 1529 The Bigger Picture: Local elections, the Illegal Immigration Bill, Sue Gray & Penny Mordaunt https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-local-elections-the-illegal-immigration-bill-sue-gray-penny-mordaunt-11-may-23/ Political commentator Mike Indian takes Simon Rose through the recent local election results, with huge gains for Labour, the LibDems and Greens and massive losses for the Conseratives. He also discusses the Archbishop of Canterbury's attack in the House of Lords on the Illegal Immigration Bill, the rumblings over Sue Gray becoming Labour's Chief of Staff, with Mike wondering if she will ever take up her role. And he ends with admiration – like many – for the part Penny Mordaunt played in the Coronation. As a result, he reckons she must be the favourite to be the next Tory leader. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 11 May 2023 14:55:00 -0000 The Bigger Picture: Local elections, the Illegal Immigration Bill, Sue Gray & Penny Mordaunt full Share Premium Ltd Local elections, the Illegal Immigration Bill, Sue Gray & Penny Mordaunt Political commentator Mike Indian takes Simon Rose through the recent local election results, with huge gains for Labour, the LibDems and Greens and massive losses for the Conseratives. He also discusses the Archbishop of Canterbury's attack in the House of Lords on the Illegal Immigration Bill, the rumblings over Sue Gray becoming Labour's Chief of Staff, with Mike wondering if she will ever take up her role. And he ends with admiration – like many – for the part Penny Mordaunt played in the Coronation. As a result, he reckons she must be the favourite to be the next Tory leader. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike Indian takes Simon Rose through the recent local election results, with huge gains for Labour, the LibDems and Greens and massive losses for the Conseratives. He also discusses the Archbishop of Canterbury's attack in the House of Lords on the Illegal Immigration Bill, the rumblings over Sue Gray becoming Labour's Chief of Staff, with Mike wondering if she will ever take up her role. And he ends with admiration – like many – for the part Penny Mordaunt played in the Coronation. As a result, he reckons she must be the favourite to be the next Tory leader.

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]]> 1392 The Bigger Picture: Private Armies, Is Voter ID Fair or a Scandal & Labour and Tuition Fees https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-private-armies-is-voter-id-fair-or-a-scandal-labour-and-tuition-fees-04-may-23/ Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University discusses the rise of private armies and militaries such as The Wagner Group and asks what they mean for democratic accountability. Are the new rules on voter ID helping to ensure fair elections or are they a democratic scandal and a way to game democracy? And what's behind Labour's reversal of its plans to abolish tuition fees in England? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 04 May 2023 14:04:46 -0000 The Bigger Picture: Private Armies, Is Voter ID Fair or a Scandal & Labour and Tuition Fees full Share Premium Ltd Private Armies, Is Voter ID Fair or a Scandal & Labour and Tuition Fees Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University discusses the rise of private armies and militaries such as The Wagner Group and asks what they mean for democratic accountability. Are the new rules on voter ID helping to ensure fair elections or are they a democratic scandal and a way to game democracy? And what's behind Labour's reversal of its plans to abolish tuition fees in England? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University discusses the rise of private armies and militaries such as The Wagner Group and asks what they mean for democratic accountability. Are the new rules on voter ID helping to ensure fair elections or are they a democratic scandal and a way to game democracy? And what's behind Labour's reversal of its plans to abolish tuition fees in England?

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]]> 1850 The Bigger Picture: Ministerial/Civil Service relations, Joe Biden running & Sinn Fein attending the Coronation https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-ministerialcivil-service-relations-joe-biden-running-sinn-fein-attending-the-coronation-27-apr-23/ In the wake of Dominic Raab's resignation and bullying allegations against the Health Secretary, political commentator Mike Indian looks at why antagonism has grown between the Government and the Civil Service? Do we even have the right sort of Civil Service for a modern Britain? He considers whether we should be worried that it's looking ever more likely that the next American Presidential Election will, again, be between Biden and Trump. And he finds it a source of optimism that Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill has said that she will attend King Charles's coronation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 27 Apr 2023 15:03:15 -0000 The Bigger Picture: Ministerial/Civil Service relations, Joe Biden running & Sinn Fein attending the Coronation full Share Premium Ltd Ministerial/Civil Service relations, Joe Biden running & Sinn Fein attending the Coronation In the wake of Dominic Raab's resignation and bullying allegations against the Health Secretary, political commentator Mike Indian looks at why antagonism has grown between the Government and the Civil Service? Do we even have the right sort of Civil Service for a modern Britain? He considers whether we should be worried that it's looking ever more likely that the next American Presidential Election will, again, be between Biden and Trump. And he finds it a source of optimism that Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill has said that she will attend King Charles's coronation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices In the wake of Dominic Raab's resignation and bullying allegations against the Health Secretary, political commentator Mike Indian looks at why antagonism has grown between the Government and the Civil Service? Do we even have the right sort of Civil Service for a modern Britain? He considers whether we should be worried that it's looking ever more likely that the next American Presidential Election will, again, be between Biden and Trump. And he finds it a source of optimism that Sinn Fein's Michelle O'Neill has said that she will attend King Charles's coronation.

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]]> 1613 The Bigger Picture: Has the NHS reached a tipping point, greedflation & is politics set to get more interesting? https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-has-the-nhs-reached-a-tipping-point-greedflation-is-politics-set-to-get-more-interesting-20-apr-23/ Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University looks at research showing that 2 in 5 people have either used private health care or are considering doing so. He wonders if this means that the NHS has reached a tipping point and that the old model will soon be declared moribund. He considers the rise, role and dangers of "greedflation" and asks whether consumers are being taken for a ride. And, with Labour doing more poorly in the polls, he ponders whether the next General Election is a foregone conclusion and whether politics may be about to get interesting again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 20 Apr 2023 15:16:36 -0000 The Bigger Picture: Has the NHS reached a tipping point, greedflation & is politics set to get more interesting? full Share Premium Ltd Has the NHS reached a tipping point, greedflation & is politics set to get more interesting? Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University looks at research showing that 2 in 5 people have either used private health care or are considering doing so. He wonders if this means that the NHS has reached a tipping point and that the old model will soon be declared moribund. He considers the rise, role and dangers of "greedflation" and asks whether consumers are being taken for a ride. And, with Labour doing more poorly in the polls, he ponders whether the next General Election is a foregone conclusion and whether politics may be about to get interesting again. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University looks at research showing that 2 in 5 people have either used private health care or are considering doing so. He wonders if this means that the NHS has reached a tipping point and that the old model will soon be declared moribund. He considers the rise, role and dangers of "greedflation" and asks whether consumers are being taken for a ride. And, with Labour doing more poorly in the polls, he ponders whether the next General Election is a foregone conclusion and whether politics may be about to get interesting again.

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]]> 1624 The Bigger Picture: Joe Biden in N.I, Labour's attack ads & the SNP's troubles https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-financial-outlook-for-personal-investors-gold-and-gold-mining-shares-13-apr-23/ Political commentator Mike Indian discusses Joe Biden's visit to Northern Ireland and why the UK needs to build other alliances rather than rely on "The Special Relationship". He laments political attack adverts and the use of racist rhetoric. And he looks at the end of Humza Yousaf's honeymoon period as the SNP's troubles continue and deepen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 13 Apr 2023 14:38:15 -0000 The Bigger Picture: Joe Biden in N.I, Labour's attack ads & the SNP's troubles full Share Premium Ltd Joe Biden in Northern Ireland, Labour's attack ads & the SNP's troubles Political commentator Mike Indian discusses Joe Biden's visit to Northern Ireland and why the UK needs to build other alliances rather than rely on "The Special Relationship". He laments political attack adverts and the use of racist rhetoric. And he looks at the end of Humza Yousaf's honeymoon period as the SNP's troubles continue and deepen. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike Indian discusses Joe Biden's visit to Northern Ireland and why the UK needs to build other alliances rather than rely on "The Special Relationship". He laments political attack adverts and the use of racist rhetoric. And he looks at the end of Humza Yousaf's honeymoon period as the SNP's troubles continue and deepen.

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]]> 1586 The Bigger Picture: The UK joining the CPTPP, Finland's geopolitics & Lord Nigel Lawson https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-the-uk-joining-the-cptpp-finlands-geopolitics-lord-nigel-lawson-06-apr-23/ Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University believes that the UK joining the Trans Pacific Partnership could be a massive boost for the country in the coming years. With Sanna Marin losing her role as Finnish PM, he considers the country's geopolitics and why the country is so impressive militarily. And he looks at the achievements of Lord Nigel Lawson following his death and the extraordinary impact he had on British politics and the economy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 06 Apr 2023 14:37:05 -0000 The Bigger Picture: The UK joining the CPTPP, Finland's geopolitics & Lord Nigel Lawson full Share Premium Ltd UK joining the CPTPP, Finland's geopolitics & Lord Nigel Lawson Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University believes that the UK joining the Trans Pacific Partnership could be a massive boost for the country in the coming years. With Sanna Marin losing her role as Finnish PM, he considers the country's geopolitics and why the country is so impressive militarily. And he looks at the achievements of Lord Nigel Lawson following his death and the extraordinary impact he had on British politics and the economy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University believes that the UK joining the Trans Pacific Partnership could be a massive boost for the country in the coming years. With Sanna Marin losing her role as Finnish PM, he considers the country's geopolitics and why the country is so impressive militarily. And he looks at the achievements of Lord Nigel Lawson following his death and the extraordinary impact he had on British politics and the economy.

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]]> 1608 The Bigger Picture: Johnson & Partygate, Sunak's good fortnight & the SNP's new leader https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-johnson-partygate-sunaks-good-fortnight-the-snps-new-leader-30-mar-23/ Political commentator Mike Indian considers Boris Johnson's Partygate evidence and wonders if will be the end of the ex-PM's political career. He explains why he feels Rishi Sunak has had a good fortnight with his more pragmatic approach to the country's problems. And, while he believes the SNP leadership result will benefit Labour, he wonders if it will be enough. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 30 Mar 2023 14:40:06 -0000 The Bigger Picture: Johnson & Partygate, Sunak's good fortnight & the SNP's new leader full Share Premium Ltd Johnson & Partygate, Sunak's good fortnight & the SNP's new leader Political commentator Mike Indian considers Boris Johnson's Partygate evidence and wonders if will be the end of the ex-PM's political career. He explains why he feels Rishi Sunak has had a good fortnight with his more pragmatic approach to the country's problems. And, while he believes the SNP leadership result will benefit Labour, he wonders if it will be enough. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike Indian considers Boris Johnson's Partygate evidence and wonders if will be the end of the ex-PM's political career. He explains why he feels Rishi Sunak has had a good fortnight with his more pragmatic approach to the country's problems. And, while he believes the SNP leadership result will benefit Labour, he wonders if it will be enough.

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]]> 1582 The Bigger Picture: The Met needs reform, public debt is out of control & Winnie the Pooh threatens Xi Jinping https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-the-met-needs-reform-public-debt-is-out-of-control-winnie-the-pooh-threatens-xi-jinping-23-mar-23/ Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University says that the problems with the Metropolitan Police seem to get ever worse and that it needs root-and-branch reform, while vetting needs to be improved and standardised. With UK Government debt interest payments of £7bn a month, he asks how bad things have to get before politicians here – and elsewhere – realise the system needs a refresh. And he can't help finding it amusing that Winnie the Pooh is seen as such a threat to Xi Jinping that a film involving him has been banned in Hong Kong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 23 Mar 2023 16:32:00 -0000 The Bigger Picture: The Met needs reform, public debt is out of control & Winnie the Pooh threatens Xi Jinping full Share Premium Ltd The Metropolitan Police needs reform, public debt is out of control & Winnie the Pooh threatens Xi Jinping Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University says that the problems with the Metropolitan Police seem to get ever worse and that it needs root-and-branch reform, while vetting needs to be improved and standardised. With UK Government debt interest payments of £7bn a month, he asks how bad things have to get before politicians here – and elsewhere – realise the system needs a refresh. And he can't help finding it amusing that Winnie the Pooh is seen as such a threat to Xi Jinping that a film involving him has been banned in Hong Kong. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University says that the problems with the Metropolitan Police seem to get ever worse and that it needs root-and-branch reform, while vetting needs to be improved and standardised. With UK Government debt interest payments of £7bn a month, he asks how bad things have to get before politicians here – and elsewhere – realise the system needs a refresh. And he can't help finding it amusing that Winnie the Pooh is seen as such a threat to Xi Jinping that a film involving him has been banned in Hong Kong.

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]]> 1595 The Bigger Picture: The Budget, small boats legislation and the BBC & Gary Lineker https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-the-budget-small-boats-legislation-and-the-bbc-gary-lineker-16-mar-23/ Political commentator Mike Indian discusses Jeremy Hunt's Budget with Simon Rose, though he considers it more a Sunak Budget than a Hunt Budget. With little not already briefed beforehand, he feels the most important intervention for most people was the extension of free childcare. He found nothing in it, though, to galvanise the UK economy or slow Britain's comparative decline. He also remarks on the Illegal Immigration Bill, with neither main party admitting how dependent the UK is on migrant workers. Lastly, he looks at what he considers the "farcical situation" between the BBC and football pundit Gary Lineker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 16 Mar 2023 15:47:04 -0000 The Bigger Picture: The Budget, small boats legislation and the BBC & Gary Lineker full Share Premium Ltd The Budget, small boats legislation and the BBC & Gary Lineker Political commentator Mike Indian discusses Jeremy Hunt's Budget with Simon Rose, though he considers it more a Sunak Budget than a Hunt Budget. With little not already briefed beforehand, he feels the most important intervention for most people was the extension of free childcare. He found nothing in it, though, to galvanise the UK economy or slow Britain's comparative decline. He also remarks on the Illegal Immigration Bill, with neither main party admitting how dependent the UK is on migrant workers. Lastly, he looks at what he considers the "farcical situation" between the BBC and football pundit Gary Lineker. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike Indian discusses Jeremy Hunt's Budget with Simon Rose, though he considers it more a Sunak Budget than a Hunt Budget. With little not already briefed beforehand, he feels the most important intervention for most people was the extension of free childcare. He found nothing in it, though, to galvanise the UK economy or slow Britain's comparative decline. He also remarks on the Illegal Immigration Bill, with neither main party admitting how dependent the UK is on migrant workers. Lastly, he looks at what he considers the "farcical situation" between the BBC and football pundit Gary Lineker.

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]]> 1700 The Bigger Picture: The immigration showdown, the Spring Budget & American isolationism https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-the-immigration-showdown-the-spring-budget-american-isolationism-09-mar-23/ Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University explains to Simon Rose why he sees an almighty showdown with the EU coming over the rule of law over UK asylum plans. He wonders if a "steady as you go" Budget might actually boost the Conservatives' electoral prospects. And, in the light of the Republican Party dividing over support for Ukraine, he discusses the long tradition of American isolationism, pointing out that the latest split is extremely worrying for NATO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 09 Mar 2023 16:05:27 -0000 The Bigger Picture: The immigration showdown, the Spring Budget & American isolationism full Share Premium Ltd The immigration showdown, the Spring Budget & American isolationism Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University explains to Simon Rose why he sees an almighty showdown with the EU coming over the rule of law over UK asylum plans. He wonders if a "steady as you go" Budget might actually boost the Conservatives' electoral prospects. And, in the light of the Republican Party dividing over support for Ukraine, he discusses the long tradition of American isolationism, pointing out that the latest split is extremely worrying for NATO. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University explains to Simon Rose why he sees an almighty showdown with the EU coming over the rule of law over UK asylum plans. He wonders if a "steady as you go" Budget might actually boost the Conservatives' electoral prospects. And, in the light of the Republican Party dividing over support for Ukraine, he discusses the long tradition of American isolationism, pointing out that the latest split is extremely worrying for NATO.

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]]> 1650 The Financial Outlook for Personal Investors: UK economic indicators & the hawkish Fed Chair https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-financial-outlook-for-personal-investors-uk-economic-indicators-the-hawkish-fed-chair-09-mar-23/ Victoria Scholar of Interactive Investor looks at some of the recent indicators giving a guide to the state of the UK economy, including the Halifax house price index and the RICS's house price balance. She also looks at the recent retail sales numbers and KPMG's jobs market report. But the big driver of the market this week has been the hawkish testimony to Congress of Fed Chairman Jay Powell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 09 Mar 2023 16:02:01 -0000 The Financial Outlook for Personal Investors: UK economic indicators & the hawkish Fed Chair full Share Premium Ltd UK economic indicators & the hawkish Fed Chair Victoria Scholar of Interactive Investor looks at some of the recent indicators giving a guide to the state of the UK economy, including the Halifax house price index and the RICS's house price balance. She also looks at the recent retail sales numbers and KPMG's jobs market report. But the big driver of the market this week has been the hawkish testimony to Congress of Fed Chairman Jay Powell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Victoria Scholar of Interactive Investor looks at some of the recent indicators giving a guide to the state of the UK economy, including the Halifax house price index and the RICS's house price balance. She also looks at the recent retail sales numbers and KPMG's jobs market report. But the big driver of the market this week has been the hawkish testimony to Congress of Fed Chairman Jay Powell.

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]]> 754 The Bigger Picture: NI Protocol deal, Matt Hancock's WhatsApp messages & the SNP leadership race https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-ni-protocol-deal-matt-hancocks-whatsapp-messages-the-snp-leadership-race-02-mar-23/ Political commentator Mike Indian unpacks Rishi Sunak's Northern Ireland Protocol deal and explains what the Prime Minister has achieved. He believes Matt Hancock's political reputation has been trashed for good with the WhatsApp messages exposing what went on at the heart of the Pandemic response. And he gives us the lowdown on the three candidates for the SNP leadership election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 02 Mar 2023 15:51:17 -0000 The Bigger Picture: NI Protocol deal, Matt Hancock's WhatsApp messages & the SNP leadership race full Share Premium Ltd The NI Protocol deal, Matt Hancock's WhatsApp messages & the SNP leadership race Political commentator Mike Indian unpacks Rishi Sunak's Northern Ireland Protocol deal and explains what the Prime Minister has achieved. He believes Matt Hancock's political reputation has been trashed for good with the WhatsApp messages exposing what went on at the heart of the Pandemic response. And he gives us the lowdown on the three candidates for the SNP leadership election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike Indian unpacks Rishi Sunak's Northern Ireland Protocol deal and explains what the Prime Minister has achieved. He believes Matt Hancock's political reputation has been trashed for good with the WhatsApp messages exposing what went on at the heart of the Pandemic response. And he gives us the lowdown on the three candidates for the SNP leadership election.

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]]> 1501 The Bigger Picture: Labour's Scottish opportunity, are railways doomed & is cash on the way out https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-labours-scottish-opportunity-are-railways-doomed-is-cash-on-the-way-out-23-feb-23/ Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University discusses whether Nicola Sturgeon's resignation presents Labour with the opportunity to restore its power north of the border while support diminishes for independence. Sixty years after Beeching's axe fell on the railways, are the railways dying all over again? And with cash being used less with every year and some bank branches not even accepting it, is the cashless society almost with us and what might it mean? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 23 Feb 2023 16:15:44 -0000 The Bigger Picture: Labour's Scottish opportunity, are railways doomed & is cash on the way out full Share Premium Ltd Labour's Scottish opportunity, are railways doomed & is cash on the way out Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University discusses whether Nicola Sturgeon's resignation presents Labour with the opportunity to restore its power north of the border while support diminishes for independence. Sixty years after Beeching's axe fell on the railways, are the railways dying all over again? And with cash being used less with every year and some bank branches not even accepting it, is the cashless society almost with us and what might it mean? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University discusses whether Nicola Sturgeon's resignation presents Labour with the opportunity to restore its power north of the border while support diminishes for independence. Sixty years after Beeching's axe fell on the railways, are the railways dying all over again? And with cash being used less with every year and some bank branches not even accepting it, is the cashless society almost with us and what might it mean?

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]]> 1705 The Bigger Picture: Sturgeon's resignation, Starmer's Corbyn ban & a possible NI Protocol deal https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-sturgeons-resignation-starmers-corbyn-ban-a-possible-ni-protocol-deal-16-feb-23/ Political commentator Mike Indian looks at the ramifications of Nicola Sturgeon's surprise resignation as Scottish First Minister, speculating what might happen now and whether this will be seen as a great opportunity for the Labour Party. He explains why he thinks that Keir Starmer's decision to ban Jeremy Corbyn from running as a Labour candidate is not a smart decision. And he crosses his fingers that there is a possible NI Protocol deal in the offing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 16 Feb 2023 15:46:00 -0000 The Bigger Picture: Sturgeon's resignation, Starmer's Corbyn ban & a possible NI Protocol deal full Share Premium Ltd Sturgeon's resignation, Starmer's Corbyn ban & a possible NI Protocol deal Political commentator Mike Indian looks at the ramifications of Nicola Sturgeon's surprise resignation as Scottish First Minister, speculating what might happen now and whether this will be seen as a great opportunity for the Labour Party. He explains why he thinks that Keir Starmer's decision to ban Jeremy Corbyn from running as a Labour candidate is not a smart decision. And he crosses his fingers that there is a possible NI Protocol deal in the offing. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike Indian looks at the ramifications of Nicola Sturgeon's surprise resignation as Scottish First Minister, speculating what might happen now and whether this will be seen as a great opportunity for the Labour Party. He explains why he thinks that Keir Starmer's decision to ban Jeremy Corbyn from running as a Labour candidate is not a smart decision. And he crosses his fingers that there is a possible NI Protocol deal in the offing.

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]]> 1609 The Bigger Picture: Macron & pensions, what role for UK unions & Sunak's reshuffle https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-macron-pensions-what-role-for-uk-unions-sunaks-reshuffle-09-feb-23/ Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University explains to Simon Rose why, if Emmanuel Macron can't raise France's retirement age, Europe's fiscal union could be doomed. He ponders what the role is now for the UK's trade unions in a new age of industrial action. And he marvels at the enormous yawn factor of Rishi Sunak's cabinet reshuffle. With Volodymyr Zelensky's UK visit showing up our own politicians, he wonders why we no longer seem to have great Parliamentarians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 09 Feb 2023 16:03:46 -0000 The Bigger Picture: Macron & pensions, what role for UK unions & Sunak's reshuffle full Share Premium Ltd Macron & pensions, what role for UK unions & Sunak's reshuffle Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University explains to Simon Rose why, if Emmanuel Macron can't raise France's retirement age, Europe's fiscal union could be doomed. He ponders what the role is now for the UK's trade unions in a new age of industrial action. And he marvels at the enormous yawn factor of Rishi Sunak's cabinet reshuffle. With Volodymyr Zelensky's UK visit showing up our own politicians, he wonders why we no longer seem to have great Parliamentarians. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University explains to Simon Rose why, if Emmanuel Macron can't raise France's retirement age, Europe's fiscal union could be doomed. He ponders what the role is now for the UK's trade unions in a new age of industrial action. And he marvels at the enormous yawn factor of Rishi Sunak's cabinet reshuffle. With Volodymyr Zelensky's UK visit showing up our own politicians, he wonders why we no longer seem to have great Parliamentarians.

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]]> 1632 The Bigger Picture: Why Rishi Sunak needs to be more ruthless https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-why-rishi-sunak-needs-to-be-more-ruthless-02-feb-23/ Political commentator Mike Indian looks at the political lie of the land after Rishi Sunak's first 100 days as Prime Minister. While believing he did the right thing when it came to Nadhim Zahawi, Mike feels that the Prime Minister needs to show more ruthlessness when it comes to his own party. As for the country as a whole, the current batch of strikes simply feed into the picture that nothing in Britain is working as it should. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 02 Feb 2023 16:11:00 -0000 The Bigger Picture: Why Rishi Sunak needs to be more ruthless full Share Premium Ltd Why Rishi Sunak needs to be more ruthless Political commentator Mike Indian looks at the political lie of the land after Rishi Sunak's first 100 days as Prime Minister. While believing he did the right thing when it came to Nadhim Zahawi, Mike feels that the Prime Minister needs to show more ruthlessness when it comes to his own party. As for the country as a whole, the current batch of strikes simply feed into the picture that nothing in Britain is working as it should. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike Indian looks at the political lie of the land after Rishi Sunak's first 100 days as Prime Minister. While believing he did the right thing when it came to Nadhim Zahawi, Mike feels that the Prime Minister needs to show more ruthlessness when it comes to his own party. As for the country as a whole, the current batch of strikes simply feed into the picture that nothing in Britain is working as it should.

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]]> 1555 The Bigger Picture: Where is Brexit's golden age, 200 years of housing trends & 100 years of the BBC Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University wonders where and what are the benefits of Brexit, three years after the UK left the European Union. He looks at a fascinating set of numbers analysing housing trends over the past two hundred years. And, 100 years since the founding of the BBC, he explains why he admires the BBC, despite – or because of – its ability to irritate all sides equally at once. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 26 Jan 2023 16:56:43 -0000 The Bigger Picture: Where is Brexit's golden age, 200 years of housing trends & 100 years of the BBC full Share Premium Ltd Where is Brexit's golden age, 200 years of housing trends & 100 years of the BBC Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University wonders where and what are the benefits of Brexit, three years after the UK left the European Union. He looks at a fascinating set of numbers analysing housing trends over the past two hundred years. And, 100 years since the founding of the BBC, he explains why he admires the BBC, despite – or because of – its ability to irritate all sides equally at once. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University wonders where and what are the benefits of Brexit, three years after the UK left the European Union. He looks at a fascinating set of numbers analysing housing trends over the past two hundred years. And, 100 years since the founding of the BBC, he explains why he admires the BBC, despite – or because of – its ability to irritate all sides equally at once.

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]]> 1502 The Bigger Picture: Justice Secretary & Leave campaigner Michael Gove speaking to Share Radio ahead of the EU Referendum (REPLAY) https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-justice-secretary-leave-campaigner-michael-gove-speaking-to-share-radio-ahead-of-the-eu-referendum-replay-21-jan-23/ With Simon Rose taking a well-earned break and with continuing debate swirling around the merits of Brexit, we bring you one of our interviews recorded at a critical point, with just a week to go until the public voted in what was the most important 'once in a generation' referendum on Britain's membership of the European Union. Juliette Foster, then host of Investment Perspectives, was joined on the line by the then Secretary of State for Justice and prominent Leave campaigner, Michael Gove, who is now Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities and Minister for Intergovernmental Relations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sat, 21 Jan 2023 16:30:00 -0000 The Bigger Picture: Justice Secretary & Leave campaigner Michael Gove speaking to Share Radio ahead of the EU Referendum (REPLAY) full Share Premium Ltd Sometimes it helps to compare and contrast 'before and after' the event - here's Michael Gove speaking in June 2016, just before the Brexit vote With Simon Rose taking a well-earned break and with continuing debate swirling around the merits of Brexit, we bring you one of our interviews recorded at a critical point, with just a week to go until the public voted in what was the most important 'once in a generation' referendum on Britain's membership of the European Union. Juliette Foster, then host of Investment Perspectives, was joined on the line by the then Secretary of State for Justice and prominent Leave campaigner, Michael Gove, who is now Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities and Minister for Intergovernmental Relations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices With Simon Rose taking a well-earned break and with continuing debate swirling around the merits of Brexit, we bring you one of our interviews recorded at a critical point, with just a week to go until the public voted in what was the most important 'once in a generation' referendum on Britain's membership of the European Union. Juliette Foster, then host of Investment Perspectives, was joined on the line by the then Secretary of State for Justice and prominent Leave campaigner, Michael Gove, who is now Secretary of State for Levelling Up, Housing and Communities and Minister for Intergovernmental Relations.

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]]> 1409 The Bigger Picture: UK Is Becoming Poor, War On The Rich Is Disastrous & NHS In Permacrisis https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-uk-is-becoming-poor-war-on-the-rich-is-disastrous-nhs-in-permacrisis-12-jan-23/ Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University says that we must face the fact that Britain is going the way of Argentina and becoming a poor country. The war on the ultra-rich, he points out, will spell disaster for the UK's public finances. And it is surely time we recognised that the NHS is in a state of permanent crisis and that a Royal Commission should be set up to find a solution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 12 Jan 2023 17:31:07 -0000 The Bigger Picture: UK Is Becoming Poor, War On The Rich Is Disastrous & NHS In Permacrisis full Share Premium Ltd The UK Is Becoming A Poor Country, War On The Rich Is Disastrous & NHS is In Permacrisis Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University says that we must face the fact that Britain is going the way of Argentina and becoming a poor country. The war on the ultra-rich, he points out, will spell disaster for the UK's public finances. And it is surely time we recognised that the NHS is in a state of permanent crisis and that a Royal Commission should be set up to find a solution. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University says that we must face the fact that Britain is going the way of Argentina and becoming a poor country. The war on the ultra-rich, he points out, will spell disaster for the UK's public finances. And it is surely time we recognised that the NHS is in a state of permanent crisis and that a Royal Commission should be set up to find a solution.

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]]> 1634 The Bigger Picture: Sunak & Starmer's New Year's Messages & Will Boris Make a Comeback? https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-sunak-starmers-new-years-messages-will-boris-make-a-comeback-05-jan-23/ Politicial commentator Mike Indian analyses the New Year's addresses of Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer. Will the PM be able to deliver on his 5 pledges? Is Starmer being ambitious enough, channelling the likes not just of Blair, but also Wilson and Callaghan? With the May elections expected to give the Conservatives a massive drubbing, could Boris Johnson yet make a comeback as leader? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 05 Jan 2023 16:00:55 -0000 The Bigger Picture: Sunak & Starmer's New Year's Messages & Will Boris Make a Comeback? full Share Premium Ltd Sunak & Starmer's New Year's Messages & Will Boris Make a Comeback? Politicial commentator Mike Indian analyses the New Year's addresses of Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer. Will the PM be able to deliver on his 5 pledges? Is Starmer being ambitious enough, channelling the likes not just of Blair, but also Wilson and Callaghan? With the May elections expected to give the Conservatives a massive drubbing, could Boris Johnson yet make a comeback as leader? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Politicial commentator Mike Indian analyses the New Year's addresses of Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer. Will the PM be able to deliver on his 5 pledges? Is Starmer being ambitious enough, channelling the likes not just of Blair, but also Wilson and Callaghan?

With the May elections expected to give the Conservatives a massive drubbing, could Boris Johnson yet make a comeback as leader?

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]]> 1655 The Bigger Picture: The King's Speech for Christmas Day https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-the-kings-speech-for-christmas-day-25-dec-22/ Following the tradition of his mother Queen Elizabeth II, King Charles III presents his first Christmas broadcast at 3 pm on 25th December 2022. image source: Wikipedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sun, 25 Dec 2022 15:27:00 -0000 The Bigger Picture: The King's Speech for Christmas Day full Share Premium Ltd Listen to King Charles III speaking from Windsor Castle Following the tradition of his mother Queen Elizabeth II, King Charles III presents his first Christmas broadcast at 3 pm on 25th December 2022. image source: Wikipedia Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Following the tradition of his mother Queen Elizabeth II, King Charles III presents his first Christmas broadcast at 3 pm on 25th December 2022.

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]]> 463 The Bigger Picture: The Nurses' Strike, Raab Bullying Claims & 2022 Summary https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-the-nurses-strike-raab-bullying-claims-2022-summary-15-dec-22/ Political commentator Mike Indian looks at the nurses' strike. When all solutions to the NHS's problems are difficult, he feels emphasis should be on patient outcomes. He looks at the new bullying claims against Dominic Raab, wondering why the relationship between government and the civil service has deteriorated so markedly. And he summarises an extraordinary year which, he says, shows just how the Conservatives have thrown away most of the advantages they held. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 22 Dec 2022 16:13:44 -0000 The Bigger Picture: The Nurses' Strike, Raab Bullying Claims & 2022 Summary full Share Premium Ltd The Nurses' Strike, Raab Bullying Claims & 2022 Summary Political commentator Mike Indian looks at the nurses' strike. When all solutions to the NHS's problems are difficult, he feels emphasis should be on patient outcomes. He looks at the new bullying claims against Dominic Raab, wondering why the relationship between government and the civil service has deteriorated so markedly. And he summarises an extraordinary year which, he says, shows just how the Conservatives have thrown away most of the advantages they held. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike Indian looks at the nurses' strike. When all solutions to the NHS's problems are difficult, he feels emphasis should be on patient outcomes. He looks at the new bullying claims against Dominic Raab, wondering why the relationship between government and the civil service has deteriorated so markedly. And he summarises an extraordinary year which, he says, shows just how the Conservatives have thrown away most of the advantages they held.

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]]> 1706 The Bigger Picture: Progress report on the PM, government U-turns & divisions in the SNP https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-progress-report-on-the-pm-government-u-turns-divisions-in-the-snp-08-dec-22/ Politicial commentator Mike Indian says that PM Rishi Sunak should not get bogged down in detail, but work out what to concentrate on and make himself visible where it counts. He discusses government U-turns and what the Chester by-election means for Labour, suggesting it reinforces the idea that the party will form the next government. With Stephen Flynn the new SNP leader in Westminster, does this mean that Nicola Sturgeon's days are now effectively numbered? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 08 Dec 2022 15:06:00 -0000 The Bigger Picture: Progress report on the PM, government U-turns & divisions in the SNP full Share Premium Ltd Progress report on the PM, government U-turns & divisions in the SNP Politicial commentator Mike Indian says that PM Rishi Sunak should not get bogged down in detail, but work out what to concentrate on and make himself visible where it counts. He discusses government U-turns and what the Chester by-election means for Labour, suggesting it reinforces the idea that the party will form the next government. With Stephen Flynn the new SNP leader in Westminster, does this mean that Nicola Sturgeon's days are now effectively numbered? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Politicial commentator Mike Indian says that PM Rishi Sunak should not get bogged down in detail, but work out what to concentrate on and make himself visible where it counts. He discusses government U-turns and what the Chester by-election means for Labour, suggesting it reinforces the idea that the party will form the next government. With Stephen Flynn the new SNP leader in Westminster, does this mean that Nicola Sturgeon's days are now effectively numbered?

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]]> 1581 The Bigger Picture: How can the UK grow, cutting overseas students & India taking China's place https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-how-can-the-uk-grow-cutting-overseas-students-india-taking-chinas-place-01-dec-22/ Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University suggests ways in which the UK can return to growth and compete internationally, but wonders which government – if any – will do what is necessary. He discusses the mindless vandalism of cracking down on overseas students. And he considers whether China's increasing economic woes will benefit India, the world's biggest democracy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 01 Dec 2022 15:48:34 -0000 The Bigger Picture: How can the UK grow, cutting overseas students & India taking China's place full Share Premium Ltd How can the UK grow, cutting overseas students & India taking China's place Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University suggests ways in which the UK can return to growth and compete internationally, but wonders which government – if any – will do what is necessary. He discusses the mindless vandalism of cracking down on overseas students. And he considers whether China's increasing economic woes will benefit India, the world's biggest democracy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University suggests ways in which the UK can return to growth and compete internationally, but wonders which government – if any – will do what is necessary. He discusses the mindless vandalism of cracking down on overseas students. And he considers whether China's increasing economic woes will benefit India, the world's biggest democracy.

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]]> 1580 The Bigger Picture: Autumn Statement's Aftermath, Scottish Independence & Rail Strikes https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-autumn-statements-aftermath-scottish-independence-rail-strikes-24-nov-22/ Political commentator Mike Indian looks at the aftermath of the Autumn Statement and what it mean for UK politics. While he can't see Labour not winning the next election, he's not convinced the Conservatives will be wiped out. He looks at Nicola Sturgeon losing the independence referendum case and at the prospect of yet more rail strikes in the weeks to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 24 Nov 2022 15:54:21 -0000 The Bigger Picture: Autumn Statement's Aftermath, Scottish Independence & Rail Strikes full Share Premium Ltd Autumn Statement's Aftermath, Scottish Independence & Rail Strikes Political commentator Mike Indian looks at the aftermath of the Autumn Statement and what it mean for UK politics. While he can't see Labour not winning the next election, he's not convinced the Conservatives will be wiped out. He looks at Nicola Sturgeon losing the independence referendum case and at the prospect of yet more rail strikes in the weeks to come. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike Indian looks at the aftermath of the Autumn Statement and what it mean for UK politics. While he can't see Labour not winning the next election, he's not convinced the Conservatives will be wiped out. He looks at Nicola Sturgeon losing the independence referendum case and at the prospect of yet more rail strikes in the weeks to come.

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]]> 1703 The Bigger Picture: The Autumn Statement, the failing NHS & the ideology of nationalism https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-the-autumn-statement-the-failing-nhs-the-ideology-of-nationalism-17-nov-22/ Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University says the Autumn Statement has no vision, will make a difficult situation worse and will be hated by Conservative voters. He predicts that Labour will outflank the Tories as a moderate, pro-business party and that there will be no more than 100-150 conservative MPs. He feels the NHS, with falling output and productivity despite extra funding, is in uncharted waters with Labour calling for greater partnership with the private sector. And he admires Gordon Brown's insights on nationalism, which is weaponising trade to the detriment of us all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 17 Nov 2022 16:32:11 -0000 The Bigger Picture: The Autumn Statement, the failing NHS & the ideology of nationalism full Share Premium Ltd The Autumn Statement, the failing NHS & the ideology of nationalism Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University says the Autumn Statement has no vision, will make a difficult situation worse and will be hated by Conservative voters. He predicts that Labour will outflank the Tories as a moderate, pro-business party and that there will be no more than 100-150 conservative MPs. He feels the NHS, with falling output and productivity despite extra funding, is in uncharted waters with Labour calling for greater partnership with the private sector. And he admires Gordon Brown's insights on nationalism, which is weaponising trade to the detriment of us all. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University says the Autumn Statement has no vision, will make a difficult situation worse and will be hated by Conservative voters. He predicts that Labour will outflank the Tories as a moderate, pro-business party and that there will be no more than 100-150 conservative MPs. He feels the NHS, with falling output and productivity despite extra funding, is in uncharted waters with Labour calling for greater partnership with the private sector. And he admires Gordon Brown's insights on nationalism, which is weaponising trade to the detriment of us all.

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]]> 1582 The Bigger Picture: Gavin Williamson, Matt Hancock, Sunak & COP and US mid-terms https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-gavin-williamson-matt-hancock-sunak-cop-and-us-mid-terms-10-nov-22/ Political commentator Mike Indian discusses the bullying allegations against Gavin Williamson and asks if Parliament gets these things right. He also explains why Matt Hancock should not have gone into the jungle and, in the wake of his about-turn on COP27, suggests that Rishi Sunak needs to develop a persona of his own. With the US mid-terms still not finalised, he points out that the Republicans failing to do as well as expected may have an effect on Trump's comeback hopes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 10 Nov 2022 15:29:41 -0000 The Bigger Picture: Gavin Williamson, Matt Hancock, Sunak & COP and US mid-terms full Share Premium Ltd Gavin Williamson, Matt Hancock, Sunak & COP27 and US mid-terms Political commentator Mike Indian discusses the bullying allegations against Gavin Williamson and asks if Parliament gets these things right. He also explains why Matt Hancock should not have gone into the jungle and, in the wake of his about-turn on COP27, suggests that Rishi Sunak needs to develop a persona of his own. With the US mid-terms still not finalised, he points out that the Republicans failing to do as well as expected may have an effect on Trump's comeback hopes. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike Indian discusses the bullying allegations against Gavin Williamson and asks if Parliament gets these things right. He also explains why Matt Hancock should not have gone into the jungle and, in the wake of his about-turn on COP27, suggests that Rishi Sunak needs to develop a persona of his own. With the US mid-terms still not finalised, he points out that the Republicans failing to do as well as expected may have an effect on Trump's comeback hopes.

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]]> 1787 The Bigger Picture: Is the IMF fit for purpose, Africa's megalopolis & California's amazing success https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-is-imf-fit-for-purpose-africas-megalopolis-californias-amazing-success-03-nov-22/ Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University asks if the IMF is fit for purpose in a world where power and wealth are moving east and where there are now competitors such as China? With Africa due to be home to 40% of humanity by the end of the century, he discusses the remarkable Megalopolis of coastal west Africa, one of the continent's great success stories. And as California is set to overtake Germany in the list of the world's largest economies, he considers why we can't emulate it in the UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 03 Nov 2022 14:44:52 -0000 The Bigger Picture: Is the IMF fit for purpose, Africa's megalopolis & California's amazing success full Share Premium Ltd Is the IMF fit for purpose, Africa's megalopolis & California's amazing success Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University asks if the IMF is fit for purpose in a world where power and wealth are moving east and where there are now competitors such as China? With Africa due to be home to 40% of humanity by the end of the century, he discusses the remarkable Megalopolis of coastal west Africa, one of the continent's great success stories. And as California is set to overtake Germany in the list of the world's largest economies, he considers why we can't emulate it in the UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University asks if the IMF is fit for purpose in a world where power and wealth are moving east and where there are now competitors such as China? With Africa due to be home to 40% of humanity by the end of the century, he discusses the remarkable Megalopolis of coastal west Africa, one of the continent's great success stories. And as California is set to overtake Germany in the list of the world's largest economies, he considers why we can't emulate it in the UK.

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]]> 1915 The Bigger Picture: The downfall of Truss and rise of Sunak and why MPs, not members, should choose their leader https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-the-downfall-of-truss-and-rise-of-sunak-and-why-mps-not-members-should-choose-their-leader-27-oct-22/ Political commentator Mike Indian talks Simon Rose through the downfall of Liz Truss, the shortest-serving Prime Minister in British history. He also discusses Boris Johnson's aborted candidacy and explains why he feels that MPs should be the ones who choose their leader mid-term. He explains what he thinks Rishi Sunak's economic policies might be and wonders if he will be brave enough to tackle the triple lock. How ready for government is Keir Starmer and what wll his vision be that might grab voters? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 27 Oct 2022 14:38:25 -0000 The Bigger Picture: The downfall of Truss and rise of Sunak and why MPs, not members, should choose their leader full Share Premium Ltd The downfall of Truss and rise of Sunak and why MPs, not members, should choose their leader Political commentator Mike Indian talks Simon Rose through the downfall of Liz Truss, the shortest-serving Prime Minister in British history. He also discusses Boris Johnson's aborted candidacy and explains why he feels that MPs should be the ones who choose their leader mid-term. He explains what he thinks Rishi Sunak's economic policies might be and wonders if he will be brave enough to tackle the triple lock. How ready for government is Keir Starmer and what wll his vision be that might grab voters? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike Indian talks Simon Rose through the downfall of Liz Truss, the shortest-serving Prime Minister in British history. He also discusses Boris Johnson's aborted candidacy and explains why he feels that MPs should be the ones who choose their leader mid-term. He explains what he thinks Rishi Sunak's economic policies might be and wonders if he will be brave enough to tackle the triple lock. How ready for government is Keir Starmer and what wll his vision be that might grab voters?

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]]> 1751 The Bigger Picture: The real costs of cheap money & the importance of getting WW2 Russian history right https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-the-real-costs-of-cheap-money-the-importance-of-getting-ww2-russian-history-right-20-oct-22/PodcastPlayer Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University talks to Simon Rose about the real human and economic cost of "cheap money" and ignoring the basics of economics, particularly among the groupthinking MPC. As we find ourselves with the butcher's bill for 14 years of zero interest rates, he doubts if there is anybody who can turn things around without enormous upheaval. The soggy, Keynesian, statist, high-tax, no-growth blancmange is not, he maintains, sustainable for our children and grandchildren. He also explains why it is so important when it comes to Russia's war on Ukraine that the Soviet Union's role in starting the Second World War be properly acknowledged. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 20 Oct 2022 13:22:46 -0000 The Bigger Picture: The real costs of cheap money & the importance of getting WW2 Russian history right full Share Premium Ltd The real costs of cheap money & the importance of getting WW2 Russian history right Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University talks to Simon Rose about the real human and economic cost of "cheap money" and ignoring the basics of economics, particularly among the groupthinking MPC. As we find ourselves with the butcher's bill for 14 years of zero interest rates, he doubts if there is anybody who can turn things around without enormous upheaval. The soggy, Keynesian, statist, high-tax, no-growth blancmange is not, he maintains, sustainable for our children and grandchildren. He also explains why it is so important when it comes to Russia's war on Ukraine that the Soviet Union's role in starting the Second World War be properly acknowledged. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University talks to Simon Rose about the real human and economic cost of "cheap money" and ignoring the basics of economics, particularly among the groupthinking MPC. As we find ourselves with the butcher's bill for 14 years of zero interest rates, he doubts if there is anybody who can turn things around without enormous upheaval. The soggy, Keynesian, statist, high-tax, no-growth blancmange is not, he maintains, sustainable for our children and grandchildren.

He also explains why it is so important when it comes to Russia's war on Ukraine that the Soviet Union's role in starting the Second World War be properly acknowledged.

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]]> 1788 The Bigger Picture: Is Liz Truss an Existential Threat to the Conservative Party & Is Andrew Bailey the Right Man for the Job? https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-is-liz-truss-an-existential-threat-to-the-conservative-party-is-andrew-bailey-the-right-man-for-the-job-13-oct-22/ Political commentator Mike indian looks at what is effectively Liz Truss's 30 days in office, which have seen a rout of Prime Ministerial authority. Failing to carry her party's MPs or markets with her, has she plunged a dagger into the heart of the Tory coalition and is there an existential threat to the Conservative party? Mike also looks at the relationship of government and the Treasury to the Bank of England, where Andrew Bailey is a technocrat, much less politically astute than Mark Carney. And he wonders why, having got the energy market intervention right, Liz Truss was so unwilling to process with an awareness campaign to reduce energy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 13 Oct 2022 14:34:00 -0000 The Bigger Picture: Is Liz Truss an Existential Threat to the Conservative Party & Is Andrew Bailey the Right Man for the Job? full Share Premium Ltd Is Liz Truss an Existential Threat to the Conservative Party & Is Andrew Bailey the Right Man for the Job? Political commentator Mike indian looks at what is effectively Liz Truss's 30 days in office, which have seen a rout of Prime Ministerial authority. Failing to carry her party's MPs or markets with her, has she plunged a dagger into the heart of the Tory coalition and is there an existential threat to the Conservative party? Mike also looks at the relationship of government and the Treasury to the Bank of England, where Andrew Bailey is a technocrat, much less politically astute than Mark Carney. And he wonders why, having got the energy market intervention right, Liz Truss was so unwilling to process with an awareness campaign to reduce energy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike indian looks at what is effectively Liz Truss's 30 days in office, which have seen a rout of Prime Ministerial authority. Failing to carry her party's MPs or markets with her, has she plunged a dagger into the heart of the Tory coalition and is there an existential threat to the Conservative party?

Mike also looks at the relationship of government and the Treasury to the Bank of England, where Andrew Bailey is a technocrat, much less politically astute than Mark Carney.

And he wonders why, having got the energy market intervention right, Liz Truss was so unwilling to process with an awareness campaign to reduce energy.

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]]> 1756 The Bigger Picture: Liz Truss's first month as PM, Europe and China & Is Keir Starmer ready for government? https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-liz-trusss-first-month-as-pm-europe-and-china-is-keir-starmer-ready-for-government-06-oct-22/ Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University assesses Liz Truss's first month in office and wonders if the era of the Magic Money Tree is coming to an end. He believes that the Bank of England, which has not performed well since the Financial Crisis, deserves greater scrutiny or it is in danger of sidelining itself. He considers how Europe is pivoting away from China and worries that China may become yet more authoritarian. And, while Labour is riding high in the polls, he believes Keir Starmer has a lot of work to do to make Middle England comfortable with him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 06 Oct 2022 14:26:39 -0000 The Bigger Picture: Liz Truss's first month as PM, Europe and China & Is Keir Starmer ready for government? full Share Premium Ltd Liz Truss's first month as PM, Europe and China & Is Keir Starmer ready for government? Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University assesses Liz Truss's first month in office and wonders if the era of the Magic Money Tree is coming to an end. He believes that the Bank of England, which has not performed well since the Financial Crisis, deserves greater scrutiny or it is in danger of sidelining itself. He considers how Europe is pivoting away from China and worries that China may become yet more authoritarian. And, while Labour is riding high in the polls, he believes Keir Starmer has a lot of work to do to make Middle England comfortable with him. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University assesses Liz Truss's first month in office and wonders if the era of the Magic Money Tree is coming to an end. He believes that the Bank of England, which has not performed well since the Financial Crisis, deserves greater scrutiny or it is in danger of sidelining itself. He considers how Europe is pivoting away from China and worries that China may become yet more authoritarian. And, while Labour is riding high in the polls, he believes Keir Starmer has a lot of work to do to make Middle England comfortable with him.

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]]> 1617 The Bigger Picture: The mini-budget and the market response & the Labour Party conference https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-crisis-what-crisis-the-mini-budget-market-reaction-and-the-labour-party-conference-29-sep-22/ Political commentator Mike Indian discusses with Simon Rose the Chancellor's mini-budget and the market turmoil it caused, as well as criticism from the International Monetary Fund. Arguing that previous dashes for growth didn't end well, he asks if there really is a correlation between the tax burden and growth and whether the level of regulation in the UK really is too high? He also looks at the Labour Party conference, understanding the confidence but pointing out that Keir Starmer is still missing a narrative of excitement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 29 Sep 2022 14:57:33 -0000 The Bigger Picture: The mini-budget and the market response & the Labour Party conference full Share Premium Ltd The mini-budget and the market response & the Labour Party conference Political commentator Mike Indian discusses with Simon Rose the Chancellor's mini-budget and the market turmoil it caused, as well as criticism from the International Monetary Fund. Arguing that previous dashes for growth didn't end well, he asks if there really is a correlation between the tax burden and growth and whether the level of regulation in the UK really is too high? He also looks at the Labour Party conference, understanding the confidence but pointing out that Keir Starmer is still missing a narrative of excitement. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike Indian discusses with Simon Rose the Chancellor's mini-budget and the market turmoil it caused, as well as criticism from the International Monetary Fund. Arguing that previous dashes for growth didn't end well, he asks if there really is a correlation between the tax burden and growth and whether the level of regulation in the UK really is too high? He also looks at the Labour Party conference, understanding the confidence but pointing out that Keir Starmer is still missing a narrative of excitement.

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]]> 1583 The Bigger Picture: What can we expect of the PM, Energy and Russia & Reflections on the late Queen. https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-what-can-we-expect-of-the-pm-energy-and-russia-reflections-on-the-late-queen-22-sep-22/ Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University discusses what we might expect from Liz Truss as Prime Minister. He points out how long it has been since the Government (or Opposition) had a clear strategy. He also wonders where the Russian economy is heading now that Europe appears to be weaning itself off the country's energy. And he reflects on the late Queen and her funeral, surprising himself with the realisation that her death appears to have taught many of us something about ourselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 22 Sep 2022 14:54:00 -0000 The Bigger Picture: What can we expect of the PM, Energy and Russia & Reflections on the late Queen. full Share Premium Ltd What can we expect of the PM, Energy and Russia & Reflections on the late Queen. Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University discusses what we might expect from Liz Truss as Prime Minister. He points out how long it has been since the Government (or Opposition) had a clear strategy. He also wonders where the Russian economy is heading now that Europe appears to be weaning itself off the country's energy. And he reflects on the late Queen and her funeral, surprising himself with the realisation that her death appears to have taught many of us something about ourselves. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University discusses what we might expect from Liz Truss as Prime Minister. He points out how long it has been since the Government (or Opposition) had a clear strategy. He also wonders where the Russian economy is heading now that Europe appears to be weaning itself off the country's energy. And he reflects on the late Queen and her funeral, surprising himself with the realisation that her death appears to have taught many of us something about ourselves.

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]]> 1598 The Bigger Picture: The death of Queen Elizabeth and an overview of the new Truss government https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-the-death-of-queen-elizabeth-and-an-overview-of-the-new-truss-government-15-sep-22 Political commentator Mike Indian looks at the aftermath of the death of Queen Elizabeth and the reaction of the political world and considers how the new Prime Minister coped. He assesses the new Truss appointments, good and perhaps not so good. Although it was somewhat overshadowed by the breaking news, he looks at the PM's energy plan and, briefly, considers what recent advances by Ukraine's troops might mean for Russia and Ukraine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 15 Sep 2022 15:11:47 -0000 The Bigger Picture: The death of Queen Elizabeth and an overview of the new Truss government full Share Premium Ltd The death of Queen Elizabeth and an overview of the new Truss government Political commentator Mike Indian looks at the aftermath of the death of Queen Elizabeth and the reaction of the political world and considers how the new Prime Minister coped. He assesses the new Truss appointments, good and perhaps not so good. Although it was somewhat overshadowed by the breaking news, he looks at the PM's energy plan and, briefly, considers what recent advances by Ukraine's troops might mean for Russia and Ukraine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike Indian looks at the aftermath of the death of Queen Elizabeth and the reaction of the political world and considers how the new Prime Minister coped. He assesses the new Truss appointments, good and perhaps not so good. Although it was somewhat overshadowed by the breaking news, he looks at the PM's energy plan and, briefly, considers what recent advances by Ukraine's troops might mean for Russia and Ukraine.

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]]> 1764 The Bigger Picture: Gorbachev RIP, Saudi's diplomatic moment & the West's vortex of doom https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-gorbachev-rip-saudis-diplomatic-moment-the-wests-vortex-of-doom-01-sep-22/ Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University pays tribute to Mikhail Gorbachev, explaining his great historic importance. He discusses how Saudi Arabia is seizing the diplomatic opportunity presented by the energy crisis. And he looks at the economic woes of the free world which could lead to an economic meltdown, arguing that the UK's new Prime Minister will have to be very radical not to play into Putin's hands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 01 Sep 2022 14:22:00 -0000 The Bigger Picture: Gorbachev RIP, Saudi's diplomatic moment & the West's vortex of doom full Share Premium Ltd Gorbachev RIP, Saudi's diplomatic moment & the West's vortex of doom Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University pays tribute to Mikhail Gorbachev, explaining his great historic importance. He discusses how Saudi Arabia is seizing the diplomatic opportunity presented by the energy crisis. And he looks at the economic woes of the free world which could lead to an economic meltdown, arguing that the UK's new Prime Minister will have to be very radical not to play into Putin's hands. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University pays tribute to Mikhail Gorbachev, explaining his great historic importance. He discusses how Saudi Arabia is seizing the diplomatic opportunity presented by the energy crisis. And he looks at the economic woes of the free world which could lead to an economic meltdown, arguing that the UK's new Prime Minister will have to be very radical not to play into Putin's hands.

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]]> 1620 The Bigger Picture: Qualifications in a complex economy, Brexit in danger & Ukraine six months on https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-qualifications-in-a-complex-economy-brexit-in-danger-ukraine-six-months-on-25-aug-22/ Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University looks at the importance of qualifications in an increasingly complex economy, so different from that of students' parents' generation and earlier. He discusses why relatively little advantage has so far been taken of the UK leaving the EU and remarks that big changes often come out of a time of crisis. And, six months on, he looks Ukraine and how Russia has lost ground since mid-March, wiping out its military's high reputation with the conflict coming more to resemble WW1's trench warfare. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 25 Aug 2022 14:59:00 -0000 The Bigger Picture: Qualifications in a complex economy, Brexit in danger & Ukraine six months on full Share Premium Ltd Qualifications in a complex economy, Brexit in danger & Ukraine six months on Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University looks at the importance of qualifications in an increasingly complex economy, so different from that of students' parents' generation and earlier. He discusses why relatively little advantage has so far been taken of the UK leaving the EU and remarks that big changes often come out of a time of crisis. And, six months on, he looks Ukraine and how Russia has lost ground since mid-March, wiping out its military's high reputation with the conflict coming more to resemble WW1's trench warfare. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University looks at the importance of qualifications in an increasingly complex economy, so different from that of students' parents' generation and earlier. He discusses why relatively little advantage has so far been taken of the UK leaving the EU and remarks that big changes often come out of a time of crisis. And, six months on, he looks Ukraine and how Russia has lost ground since mid-March, wiping out its military's high reputation with the conflict coming more to resemble WW1's trench warfare.

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]]> 1637 The Bigger Picture: A-levels, Inflation & Who Is Governing Britain? https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-a-levels-inflation-who-is-governing-britain-18-aug-22/ As the first proper A-level results arrive since 2019, political commentator Mike Indian explains how education must be the answer to solving the UK's productivity puzzle. In the wake of the latest rise in inflation, he says that targeted support and state intervention will be needed to get things back onto an even keel. And with the Tory leadership contest continuing, he asks where the big, transformative ideas are and wonders if an absent Boris Johnson is simply abrogating responsibility. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 18 Aug 2022 14:29:56 -0000 The Bigger Picture: A-levels, Inflation & Who Is Governing Britain? full Share Premium Ltd A-levels, Education & Productivity, Inflation & Who Is Governing Britain? As the first proper A-level results arrive since 2019, political commentator Mike Indian explains how education must be the answer to solving the UK's productivity puzzle. In the wake of the latest rise in inflation, he says that targeted support and state intervention will be needed to get things back onto an even keel. And with the Tory leadership contest continuing, he asks where the big, transformative ideas are and wonders if an absent Boris Johnson is simply abrogating responsibility. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices As the first proper A-level results arrive since 2019, political commentator Mike Indian explains how education must be the answer to solving the UK's productivity puzzle. In the wake of the latest rise in inflation, he says that targeted support and state intervention will be needed to get things back onto an even keel. And with the Tory leadership contest continuing, he asks where the big, transformative ideas are and wonders if an absent Boris Johnson is simply abrogating responsibility.

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]]> 1763 The Bigger Picture: Curing "Basketcase" Britain, The Commonwealth Games & Immigration Thriving Post-Brexit https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-curing-basketcase-britain-the-commonwealth-games-immigration-thriving-post-brexit-11-aug-22/ Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University explains why bold market reform is needed to solve the problems of "basketcase Britain", before it is too late. He reflects on the success of the Commonwealth Games, held in Birmingham, particularly the spectacular opening and closing ceremonies and considers where the future of the Games – and the Commonwealth – might lie. And he shows how immigration is thriving in the wake of Brexit though points out that infrastructure planning must be tackled seriously and quickly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 11 Aug 2022 15:12:00 -0000 The The Bigger Picture: Curing "Basketcase" Britain, The Commonwealth Games & Immigration Thriving Post-Brexit full Share Premium Ltd Curing "Basketcase" Britain, The Commonwealth Games & Immigration Thriving Post-Brexit Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University explains why bold market reform is needed to solve the problems of "basketcase Britain", before it is too late. He reflects on the success of the Commonwealth Games, held in Birmingham, particularly the spectacular opening and closing ceremonies and considers where the future of the Games – and the Commonwealth – might lie. And he shows how immigration is thriving in the wake of Brexit though points out that infrastructure planning must be tackled seriously and quickly. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University explains why bold market reform is needed to solve the problems of "basketcase Britain", before it is too late. He reflects on the success of the Commonwealth Games, held in Birmingham, particularly the spectacular opening and closing ceremonies and considers where the future of the Games – and the Commonwealth – might lie. And he shows how immigration is thriving in the wake of Brexit though points out that infrastructure planning must be tackled seriously and quickly.

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]]> 1774 The Bigger Picture: Tory Leadership Contest, Pelosi & Taiwan, Cost of Living & Lord Trimble https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-tory-contest-taiwan-cost-of-living-lord-trimble-04-aug-22/ Political commentator Mike Indian updates Simon Rose on the contest for the leadership of the Conservative Party, as Liz Truss garners ever more endorsements. He considers Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, the most senior American politician to visit in many years. He looks at the cost of living crisis in the light of the MPC's biggest interest rate rise in 27 years. And he pays tribute to Lord Trimble and his vital role in the Northern Ireland peace process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 04 Aug 2022 13:22:00 -0000 The Bigger Picture: Tory Leadership Contest, Pelosi & Taiwan, Cost of Living & Lord Trimble full Share Premium Ltd Tory Leadership Contest, Pelosi & Taiwan, Cost of Living & Lord Trimble Political commentator Mike Indian updates Simon Rose on the contest for the leadership of the Conservative Party, as Liz Truss garners ever more endorsements. He considers Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, the most senior American politician to visit in many years. He looks at the cost of living crisis in the light of the MPC's biggest interest rate rise in 27 years. And he pays tribute to Lord Trimble and his vital role in the Northern Ireland peace process. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike Indian updates Simon Rose on the contest for the leadership of the Conservative Party, as Liz Truss garners ever more endorsements. He considers Nancy Pelosi's visit to Taiwan, the most senior American politician to visit in many years. He looks at the cost of living crisis in the light of the MPC's biggest interest rate rise in 27 years. And he pays tribute to Lord Trimble and his vital role in the Northern Ireland peace process.

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]]> 1640 The Bigger Picture: Ideas for the Tory leader, Labour hones its plans & China's demographic timebomb https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-financial-outlook-for-personal-investors-market-perkiness-and-uk-company-earnings-28-jul-22/ Wondering why our government seems so bereft of ideas and unable to say what it believes in, Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University assesses a list of policies for a future Tory leader suggested by ex-MEP Daniel Hannan. Tim also looks at Keir Starmer's early attempts to hone Labour's platform for the next election. And he explains why China is facing a demographic timebomb which will have massive ramifications for its economy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 29 Jul 2022 10:58:00 -0000 The Bigger Picture: Ideas for the Tory leader, Labour hones its plans & China's demographic timebomb full Share Premium Ltd Ideas for the Tory leader, Labour hones its plans & China's demographic timebomb Wondering why our government seems so bereft of ideas and unable to say what it believes in, Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University assesses a list of policies for a future Tory leader suggested by ex-MEP Daniel Hannan. Tim also looks at Keir Starmer's early attempts to hone Labour's platform for the next election. And he explains why China is facing a demographic timebomb which will have massive ramifications for its economy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wondering why our government seems so bereft of ideas and unable to say what it believes in, Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University assesses a list of policies for a future Tory leader suggested by ex-MEP Daniel Hannan. Tim also looks at Keir Starmer's early attempts to hone Labour's platform for the next election. And he explains why China is facing a demographic timebomb which will have massive ramifications for its economy.

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]]> 1893 The Bigger Picture: The Tory leadership contest analysed and where it leaves Labour https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-the-tory-leadership-contest-analysed-and-where-it-leaves-labour-21-jul-22/ Political commentator Mike Indian analyses the Conservative Party contest to determine the leadership of the party and who will be Prime Minister. What are the positive and negative aspects of Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss? Will the views of the party membership and the MPs coincide and what will each mean for the Labour party? Mike also looks at Boris Johnson's final Prime Minister Questions and the cost-of-living crisis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 21 Jul 2022 14:34:00 -0000 The Bigger Picture: The Tory leadership contest analysed and where it leaves Labour full Share Premium Ltd The Tory leadership contest analysed and where it leaves Labour Political commentator Mike Indian analyses the Conservative Party contest to determine the leadership of the party and who will be Prime Minister. What are the positive and negative aspects of Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss? Will the views of the party membership and the MPs coincide and what will each mean for the Labour party? Mike also looks at Boris Johnson's final Prime Minister Questions and the cost-of-living crisis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike Indian analyses the Conservative Party contest to determine the leadership of the party and who will be Prime Minister. What are the positive and negative aspects of Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss? Will the views of the party membership and the MPs coincide and what will each mean for the Labour party? Mike also looks at Boris Johnson's final Prime Minister Questions and the cost-of-living crisis.

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]]> 1754 The Bigger Picture: The vital role for unconventional people https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-the-vital-role-for-unconventional-people-14-jul-22/ Gavin Oldham, managing director of Share Radio, talks to Simon Rose about the important role unconventional people can play, particularly in leadership roles. While recognising why Boris Johnson could no longer be PM, he points to some of his achievements, feeling they will be remembered by posterity. In so many walks of life, particularly in politics and business, it is important that there are people who can go against the herd, who can challenge conventional ways of doing things and attempt to roll back over-regulation and bureaucracy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 14 Jul 2022 14:21:23 -0000 The Bigger Picture: The vital role for unconventional people full Share Premium Ltd The vital role for unconventional people Gavin Oldham, managing director of Share Radio, talks to Simon Rose about the important role unconventional people can play, particularly in leadership roles. While recognising why Boris Johnson could no longer be PM, he points to some of his achievements, feeling they will be remembered by posterity. In so many walks of life, particularly in politics and business, it is important that there are people who can go against the herd, who can challenge conventional ways of doing things and attempt to roll back over-regulation and bureaucracy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Gavin Oldham, managing director of Share Radio, talks to Simon Rose about the important role unconventional people can play, particularly in leadership roles. While recognising why Boris Johnson could no longer be PM, he points to some of his achievements, feeling they will be remembered by posterity. In so many walks of life, particularly in politics and business, it is important that there are people who can go against the herd, who can challenge conventional ways of doing things and attempt to roll back over-regulation and bureaucracy.

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]]> 1489 The Bigger Picture: Boris Johnson's Resignation https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-boris-johnsons-resignation-07-jul-22/ Political commentator Mike Indian talked to Simon Rose at the very moment Boris Johnson announced his resignation as Prime Minister. Coping adeptly with the breaking news, Mike explained why Pincher was the straw that broke the camel's back but worried how any major government moves could be made by a caretaker PM. He considers the possibility of a major political realignment, wondering about the likelihood of Johnson retiring quietly. With a summer of leadership contests ahead, he reflects that – unlike many other nations - the UK is still a functioning democracy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 07 Jul 2022 14:24:10 -0000 The Bigger Picture: Boris Johnson's Resignation full Share Premium Ltd Boris Johnson's Resignation Political commentator Mike Indian talked to Simon Rose at the very moment Boris Johnson announced his resignation as Prime Minister. Coping adeptly with the breaking news, Mike explained why Pincher was the straw that broke the camel's back but worried how any major government moves could be made by a caretaker PM. He considers the possibility of a major political realignment, wondering about the likelihood of Johnson retiring quietly. With a summer of leadership contests ahead, he reflects that – unlike many other nations - the UK is still a functioning democracy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike Indian talked to Simon Rose at the very moment Boris Johnson announced his resignation as Prime Minister. Coping adeptly with the breaking news, Mike explained why Pincher was the straw that broke the camel's back but worried how any major government moves could be made by a caretaker PM. He considers the possibility of a major political realignment, wondering about the likelihood of Johnson retiring quietly. With a summer of leadership contests ahead, he reflects that – unlike many other nations - the UK is still a functioning democracy.

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]]> 1809 The Bigger Picture: The Politics of Nothingness, Young Activists & Secular Britain's Rituals https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-the-politics-of-nothingness-young-activists-secular-britains-rituals-30-jun-22/ Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University discusses the Politics of Nothingness engulfing British politics, asking where the politicians are who are principled and who have clear policies. He feels the political blancmange might be the end of an era and that there could be something revolutionary afoot in due course. He also wonders where all the young climate activists have gone and muses on how secular Britain is reviving its Christian rituals in another form in a search for meaning in our lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 30 Jun 2022 14:45:45 -0000 The Bigger Picture: The Politics of Nothingness, Young Activists & Secular Britain's Rituals full Share Premium Ltd The Politics of Nothingness, Young Activists & Secular Britain's Rituals Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University discusses the Politics of Nothingness engulfing British politics, asking where the politicians are who are principled and who have clear policies. He feels the political blancmange might be the end of an era and that there could be something revolutionary afoot in due course. He also wonders where all the young climate activists have gone and muses on how secular Britain is reviving its Christian rituals in another form in a search for meaning in our lives. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University discusses the Politics of Nothingness engulfing British politics, asking where the politicians are who are principled and who have clear policies. He feels the political blancmange might be the end of an era and that there could be something revolutionary afoot in due course. He also wonders where all the young climate activists have gone and muses on how secular Britain is reviving its Christian rituals in another form in a search for meaning in our lives.

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]]> 1609 The Bigger Picture: Rail strikes, inflation & interest rates and the Government's Rwanda policy https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-rail-strikes-inflation-interest-rates-and-the-governments-rwanda-policy-23-jun-22/ Political commentator Mike Indian looks at this week's rail strikes, marvelling both at the Government's lack of engagement and Labour's silence on the issue. With inflation hitting a 40-year-high, he considers what policy responses are available as the prospects of stagflation loom every larger. And he looks at the Government's Rwanda policy and the proposed British Bill of Rights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 23 Jun 2022 14:35:00 -0000 The Bigger Picture: Rail strikes, inflation & interest rates and the Government's Rwanda policy full Share Premium Ltd Rail strikes, inflation & interest rates and the Government's Rwanda policy Political commentator Mike Indian looks at this week's rail strikes, marvelling both at the Government's lack of engagement and Labour's silence on the issue. With inflation hitting a 40-year-high, he considers what policy responses are available as the prospects of stagflation loom every larger. And he looks at the Government's Rwanda policy and the proposed British Bill of Rights. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike Indian looks at this week's rail strikes, marvelling both at the Government's lack of engagement and Labour's silence on the issue. With inflation hitting a 40-year-high, he considers what policy responses are available as the prospects of stagflation loom every larger. And he looks at the Government's Rwanda policy and the proposed British Bill of Rights.

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]]> 1780 The Bigger Picture: What is the government's vision, levelling up & the Queen's Platinum Jubilee https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-what-is-the-governments-vision-levelling-up-the-queens-platinum-jubilee-16-jun-22/ Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University asks what the vision – if any – is of the Tory Government and worries that we are witnessing the dialogue of the deaf. He looks at the levelling-up debate and how our politics is so riven with contradictions. He reserves praise, however, for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, which he considers a masterclass in strategic communications and statecraft, an enriching series of events with something for everyone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 16 Jun 2022 15:44:34 -0000 The Bigger Picture: What is the government's vision, levelling up & the Queen's Platinum Jubilee full Share Premium Ltd What is the government's vision, levelling up & the Queen's Platinum Jubilee Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University asks what the vision – if any – is of the Tory Government and worries that we are witnessing the dialogue of the deaf. He looks at the levelling-up debate and how our politics is so riven with contradictions. He reserves praise, however, for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, which he considers a masterclass in strategic communications and statecraft, an enriching series of events with something for everyone. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University asks what the vision – if any – is of the Tory Government and worries that we are witnessing the dialogue of the deaf. He looks at the levelling-up debate and how our politics is so riven with contradictions. He reserves praise, however, for the Queen's Platinum Jubilee, which he considers a masterclass in strategic communications and statecraft, an enriching series of events with something for everyone.

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]]> 1667 The Bigger Picture: Are we seeing the end of the Johnson premiership? https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-are-we-seeing-the-end-of-the-johnson-premiership-09-jun-22/ Political commentator Mike Indian looks at the outlook for the Prime Minister in the wake of the vote of no confidence. He wonders when political gravity will take hold, thinking that the conference season could be critical. He considers who might replace Boris Johnson at the head of the Conservative Party and remarks upon the extraordinary connection between the vote and a bus stop in Parliament Square. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 09 Jun 2022 14:39:02 -0000 The Bigger Picture: Are we seeing the end of the Johnson premiership? full Share Premium Ltd Are we seeing the end of the Johnson premiership? Political commentator Mike Indian looks at the outlook for the Prime Minister in the wake of the vote of no confidence. He wonders when political gravity will take hold, thinking that the conference season could be critical. He considers who might replace Boris Johnson at the head of the Conservative Party and remarks upon the extraordinary connection between the vote and a bus stop in Parliament Square. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike Indian looks at the outlook for the Prime Minister in the wake of the vote of no confidence. He wonders when political gravity will take hold, thinking that the conference season could be critical. He considers who might replace Boris Johnson at the head of the Conservative Party and remarks upon the extraordinary connection between the vote and a bus stop in Parliament Square.

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]]> 1689 The Bigger Picture: The Elizabeth Age, the Needy Being Failed by the System & NHS GP Services Collapsing https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-the-elizabeth-age-the-needy-being-failed-by-the-system-nhs-gp-services-collapsing-02-jun-22/ Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University reflects upon the Second Elizabethan Age and the changes in Britain over the Queen's reign, believing we are now one of the most creative and diverse of nations. He is horrified by an article showing how the most needy in society, who will always need support, are being failed by the stringency of the system which is supposed to help them. And he is staggered by statistics showing just how near the NHS GP service is to a tipping point which could spell its collapse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 02 Jun 2022 14:36:42 -0000 The Bigger Picture: The Elizabeth Age, the Needy Being Failed by the System & NHS GP Services Collapsing full Share Premium Ltd The Elizabeth Age, the Needy Being Failed by the System & NHS GP Services Collapsing Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University reflects upon the Second Elizabethan Age and the changes in Britain over the Queen's reign, believing we are now one of the most creative and diverse of nations. He is horrified by an article showing how the most needy in society, who will always need support, are being failed by the stringency of the system which is supposed to help them. And he is staggered by statistics showing just how near the NHS GP service is to a tipping point which could spell its collapse. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University reflects upon the Second Elizabethan Age and the changes in Britain over the Queen's reign, believing we are now one of the most creative and diverse of nations. He is horrified by an article showing how the most needy in society, who will always need support, are being failed by the stringency of the system which is supposed to help them. And he is staggered by statistics showing just how near the NHS GP service is to a tipping point which could spell its collapse.

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]]> 1901 The Bigger Picture: The Sue Gray Report and Sunak's cost-of-living measures https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-the-sue-gray-report-and-sunaks-cost-of-living-measures-26-may-22/ Political commentator Mike Indian discusses the Sue Gray Report into Pandemic parties in Downing Street and how it reflects upon the culture there. Although he thinks that the PM might yet survive, he feels he's a two-dimensional figure in a world where 3,4 or even 5 dimensions are needed and wishes he was a student of history any later than Pericles. He also gives snap judgement on Rishi Sunak's measures to cope with the rising cost of living, the recording being made while the Chancellor was speaking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 26 May 2022 14:26:00 -0000 The Bigger Picture: The Sue Gray Report and Sunak's cost-of-living measures full Share Premium Ltd The Sue Gray Report and Sunak's cost-of-living measures Political commentator Mike Indian discusses the Sue Gray Report into Pandemic parties in Downing Street and how it reflects upon the culture there. Although he thinks that the PM might yet survive, he feels he's a two-dimensional figure in a world where 3,4 or even 5 dimensions are needed and wishes he was a student of history any later than Pericles. He also gives snap judgement on Rishi Sunak's measures to cope with the rising cost of living, the recording being made while the Chancellor was speaking. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike Indian discusses the Sue Gray Report into Pandemic parties in Downing Street and how it reflects upon the culture there. Although he thinks that the PM might yet survive, he feels he's a two-dimensional figure in a world where 3,4 or even 5 dimensions are needed and wishes he was a student of history any later than Pericles.

He also gives snap judgement on Rishi Sunak's measures to cope with the rising cost of living, the recording being made while the Chancellor was speaking.

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]]> 1847 The Bigger Picture: Democracy on the march, groupthink at the BofE & the 1990s and culture https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-democracy-on-the-march-groupthink-at-the-bofe-the-1990s-and-culture-20-may-22/ Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University agrees with Andrew Neil that, around the world, democracy is on the march again. Putin's Ukraine invasion is actually helping to bring the rest of the world together and reconsider the attractions of autocratic rule. Tim wonders if the Bank of England is plagued by groupthink and, as a result, has boxed itself into a corner and could be about to crash the economy. And he ends by asking why modern culture is so dull in the UK and wonders whether the 1990s were the last golden cultural age. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 20 May 2022 16:49:39 -0000 The Bigger Picture: Democracy on the march, groupthink at the BofE & the 1990s and culture full Share Premium Ltd Democracy on the march, groupthink at the BofE & the 1990s and culture Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University agrees with Andrew Neil that, around the world, democracy is on the march again. Putin's Ukraine invasion is actually helping to bring the rest of the world together and reconsider the attractions of autocratic rule. Tim wonders if the Bank of England is plagued by groupthink and, as a result, has boxed itself into a corner and could be about to crash the economy. And he ends by asking why modern culture is so dull in the UK and wonders whether the 1990s were the last golden cultural age. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University agrees with Andrew Neil that, around the world, democracy is on the march again. Putin's Ukraine invasion is actually helping to bring the rest of the world together and reconsider the attractions of autocratic rule. Tim wonders if the Bank of England is plagued by groupthink and, as a result, has boxed itself into a corner and could be about to crash the economy. And he ends by asking why modern culture is so dull in the UK and wonders whether the 1990s were the last golden cultural age.

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]]> 1852 The Bigger Picture: The Queen's Speech, cost of living, local elections & Northern Ireland https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-the-queens-speech-cost-of-living-local-elections-northern-ireland-12-may-22/ Political commentator Mike Indian looks at the Queen's Speech, with the Queen herself absent. What was in it and what wasn't? He also discusses the Government's response to the growing cost-of-living crisis before turning to the recent local election results and what they might mean for the three main political parties. Lastly, he turns to Northern Ireland, where Sinn Fein emerged as the largest party; dos their success increase the prospect of a united Ireland? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 12 May 2022 14:26:00 -0000 The Bigger Picture: The Queen's Speech, cost of living, local elections & Northern Ireland full Share Premium Ltd The Queen's Speech, cost of living, local elections & Northern Ireland Political commentator Mike Indian looks at the Queen's Speech, with the Queen herself absent. What was in it and what wasn't? He also discusses the Government's response to the growing cost-of-living crisis before turning to the recent local election results and what they might mean for the three main political parties. Lastly, he turns to Northern Ireland, where Sinn Fein emerged as the largest party; dos their success increase the prospect of a united Ireland? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike Indian looks at the Queen's Speech, with the Queen herself absent. What was in it and what wasn't? He also discusses the Government's response to the growing cost-of-living crisis before turning to the recent local election results and what they might mean for the three main political parties. Lastly, he turns to Northern Ireland, where Sinn Fein emerged as the largest party; dos their success increase the prospect of a united Ireland?

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]]> 1871 The Bigger Picture: Europe and energy, what do Conservatives stand for & the US divide on abortion https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-europe-and-energy-what-do-conservatives-stand-for-the-us-divide-on-abortion-05-may-22/ Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University examines how Europe will cope as it tries to reduce its energy dependence upon Russia. He looks at an article on what those at the top of the Conservative Party profess to believe against their actions and whether Conservatism is ideological or pragmatic. And in the light of America's resurfacing divide on the subject of abortion, he considers why there is so little debate on the subject in the UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 05 May 2022 15:13:00 -0000 The Bigger Picture: Europe and energy, what do Conservatives stand for & the US divide on abortion full Share Premium Ltd Europe and energy, what do Conservatives stand for & the US divide on abortion Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University examines how Europe will cope as it tries to reduce its energy dependence upon Russia. He looks at an article on what those at the top of the Conservative Party profess to believe against their actions and whether Conservatism is ideological or pragmatic. And in the light of America's resurfacing divide on the subject of abortion, he considers why there is so little debate on the subject in the UK. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University examines how Europe will cope as it tries to reduce its energy dependence upon Russia. He looks at an article on what those at the top of the Conservative Party profess to believe against their actions and whether Conservatism is ideological or pragmatic. And in the light of America's resurfacing divide on the subject of abortion, he considers why there is so little debate on the subject in the UK.

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]]> 1683 The Bigger Picture: Should MPs continue to police themselves and looking ahead to the local elections https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-should-mps-continue-to-police-themselves-and-looking-ahead-to-the-local-elections-28-apr-22/ Political commentator Mike Indian looks at the continuing macho culture of Parliament and the recent behaviour of some MPs and asks whether there's a need for a robust external body to police our elected politicians. He looks ahead to next week's local elections and what they might mean for national politics and considers in detail what might happen in Northern Ireland, where Sinn Fein are expected to do well. And he also considers whether there might be a General Election earlier than expected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 28 Apr 2022 14:32:00 -0000 The Bigger Picture: Should MPs continue to police themselves and looking ahead to the local elections full Share Premium Ltd Should MPs continue to police themselves and looking ahead to the local elections Political commentator Mike Indian looks at the continuing macho culture of Parliament and the recent behaviour of some MPs and asks whether there's a need for a robust external body to police our elected politicians. He looks ahead to next week's local elections and what they might mean for national politics and considers in detail what might happen in Northern Ireland, where Sinn Fein are expected to do well. And he also considers whether there might be a General Election earlier than expected. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike Indian looks at the continuing macho culture of Parliament and the recent behaviour of some MPs and asks whether there's a need for a robust external body to police our elected politicians. He looks ahead to next week's local elections and what they might mean for national politics and considers in detail what might happen in Northern Ireland, where Sinn Fein are expected to do well. And he also considers whether there might be a General Election earlier than expected.

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]]> 1673 The Bigger Picture: Will China & the US go to war, could the Sahara solve our energy problems & Partygate https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-partygate-and-the-future-of-the-pm-chancellor-uk-local-elections-ukraine-14-apr-22/ Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University considers an article by ex-Australian PM Kevin Rudd about how war between China and the United States might be avoided. He looks at an apparently feasible project to transmit energy over 2,000 miles from Morocco to the United Kingdom. And he gives his thoughts on Partygate, wondering where the impressive politicians are we need in such difficult times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 21 Apr 2022 15:08:00 -0000 The Bigger Picture: Will China & the US go to war, could the Sahara solve our energy problems & Partygate full Share Premium Ltd Will China & the US go to war, could the Sahara solve our energy problems & Partygate Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University considers an article by ex-Australian PM Kevin Rudd about how war between China and the United States might be avoided. He looks at an apparently feasible project to transmit energy over 2,000 miles from Morocco to the United Kingdom. And he gives his thoughts on Partygate, wondering where the impressive politicians are we need in such difficult times. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University considers an article by ex-Australian PM Kevin Rudd about how war between China and the United States might be avoided. He looks at an apparently feasible project to transmit energy over 2,000 miles from Morocco to the United Kingdom. And he gives his thoughts on Partygate, wondering where the impressive politicians are we need in such difficult times.

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]]> 1974 The Bigger Picture: Partygate and the future of the PM & Chancellor, UK local elections & Ukraine Political commentator Mike Indian reflects on the consequences of the two most senior members of the government breaking laws that they helped to implement and wonders how it might affect the forthcoming local elections. If they go badly, will the PM have to go and who could replace him? With no more than 750 days until a General Election, he assesses the two main parties' electoral prospects. And he looks at the situation in Ukraine, considering the responsibility of the West for doing nothing when Putin annexed Crimea. He feels that, hard though it may be, the West must do more than it is already doing to help Ukraine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 14 Apr 2022 14:33:00 -0000 The Bigger Picture: Partygate and the future of the PM & Chancellor, UK local elections & Ukraine full Share Premium Ltd Partygate and the future of the PM & Chancellor, UK local elections & Ukraine Political commentator Mike Indian reflects on the consequences of the two most senior members of the government breaking laws that they helped to implement and wonders how it might affect the forthcoming local elections. If they go badly, will the PM have to go and who could replace him? With no more than 750 days until a General Election, he assesses the two main parties' electoral prospects. And he looks at the situation in Ukraine, considering the responsibility of the West for doing nothing when Putin annexed Crimea. He feels that, hard though it may be, the West must do more than it is already doing to help Ukraine. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike Indian reflects on the consequences of the two most senior members of the government breaking laws that they helped to implement and wonders how it might affect the forthcoming local elections. If they go badly, will the PM have to go and who could replace him? With no more than 750 days until a General Election, he assesses the two main parties' electoral prospects.

And he looks at the situation in Ukraine, considering the responsibility of the West for doing nothing when Putin annexed Crimea. He feels that, hard though it may be, the West must do more than it is already doing to help Ukraine.

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]]> 2018 The Bigger Picture: Russia's "business school" failings, statecraft and Covid-19 & Channel 4 https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-russias-business-school-failings-statecraft-and-covid-19-channel-4-07-apr-22/ Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University looks at Russia's failures in Ukraine from a business school angle, regarding it as an mid-20th century state with a mid-20th government. He reflects upon some of the lessons that can be learned about governance and statecraft from the Covid pandemic. And he considers the potential privatisation of Channel 4, hoping that it can somehow once more be a disruptive channel for thinkers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 07 Apr 2022 15:30:00 -0000 The Bigger Picture: Russia's "business school" failings, statecraft and Covid-19 & Channel 4 full Share Premium Ltd Russia's "business school" failings, statecraft and Covid-19 & Channel 4 Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University looks at Russia's failures in Ukraine from a business school angle, regarding it as an mid-20th century state with a mid-20th government. He reflects upon some of the lessons that can be learned about governance and statecraft from the Covid pandemic. And he considers the potential privatisation of Channel 4, hoping that it can somehow once more be a disruptive channel for thinkers. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University looks at Russia's failures in Ukraine from a business school angle, regarding it as an mid-20th century state with a mid-20th government. He reflects upon some of the lessons that can be learned about governance and statecraft from the Covid pandemic. And he considers the potential privatisation of Channel 4, hoping that it can somehow once more be a disruptive channel for thinkers.

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]]> 1829 The Bigger Picture: Why the inflation chickens are coming home to roost and what investors can do https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-why-the-inflation-chickens-are-coming-home-to-roost-and-what-investors-can-do-24-mar-22/ Tim Price, director of Price Value Partners, has been warning for years about the inflation danger of central banks conjuring up so much money, including in previous interviews on Share Radio. Talking to Simon Rose, he points out that in 2020, a quarter of all dollars printed since the Fed set up in 1913 were printed in that year. With red lights flashing in the bond market, spelling danger for growth stocks, he explains why value and "real" assets are so important and points out that, just as investors are looking for protection from inflation, commodities are the cheapest they've been in his entire lifetime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 24 Mar 2022 15:54:45 -0000 The Bigger Picture: Why the inflation chickens are coming home to roost and what investors can do full Share Premium Ltd Why the inflation chickens are coming home to roost and what investors can do Tim Price, director of Price Value Partners, has been warning for years about the inflation danger of central banks conjuring up so much money, including in previous interviews on Share Radio. Talking to Simon Rose, he points out that in 2020, a quarter of all dollars printed since the Fed set up in 1913 were printed in that year. With red lights flashing in the bond market, spelling danger for growth stocks, he explains why value and "real" assets are so important and points out that, just as investors are looking for protection from inflation, commodities are the cheapest they've been in his entire lifetime. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Tim Price, director of Price Value Partners, has been warning for years about the inflation danger of central banks conjuring up so much money, including in previous interviews on Share Radio. Talking to Simon Rose, he points out that in 2020, a quarter of all dollars printed since the Fed set up in 1913 were printed in that year. With red lights flashing in the bond market, spelling danger for growth stocks, he explains why value and "real" assets are so important and points out that, just as investors are looking for protection from inflation, commodities are the cheapest they've been in his entire lifetime.

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]]> 1656 The Bigger Picture: Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's release, the PM in Saudi Arabia, Ukraine & Lord Lebedev https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-nazanin-zaghari-ratcliffes-release-the-pm-in-saudi-arabia-ukraine-lord-lebedev-17-mar-22/ Political commentator Mike Indian celebrates the return of Nazanin Zaghair-Ratcliffe and Anoosheh Ashoori to the UK but, he wonders, how can Western countries cope with the often extreme tactics employed by rogue nations? He discusses the PM's fruitless visit to Saudi Arabia, the latest situation in Ukraine – with news of further atrocities emerging – and concerns about the enobling of Evgeny Lebedev. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 17 Mar 2022 16:01:50 -0000 The Bigger Picture: Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's release, the PM in Saudi Arabia, Ukraine & Lord Lebedev full Share Premium Ltd Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe's release, the PM in Saudi Arabia, Ukraine & Lord Lebedev Political commentator Mike Indian celebrates the return of Nazanin Zaghair-Ratcliffe and Anoosheh Ashoori to the UK but, he wonders, how can Western countries cope with the often extreme tactics employed by rogue nations? He discusses the PM's fruitless visit to Saudi Arabia, the latest situation in Ukraine – with news of further atrocities emerging – and concerns about the enobling of Evgeny Lebedev. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike Indian celebrates the return of Nazanin Zaghair-Ratcliffe and Anoosheh Ashoori to the UK but, he wonders, how can Western countries cope with the often extreme tactics employed by rogue nations? He discusses the PM's fruitless visit to Saudi Arabia, the latest situation in Ukraine – with news of further atrocities emerging – and concerns about the enobling of Evgeny Lebedev.

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]]> 1728 The Bigger Picture: The U-turn on energy, Putin and unintended consequences & NHS virtual wards https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-the-u-turn-on-energy-putin-unintended-consequences-nhs-virtual-wards-10-mar-22/ Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University, in conversation with Simon Rose, looks at the extraordinary U-turns being made in the field of energy, with oil, gas and even coal coming back, leading to amazing new alliances being made and with ramifications that can't yet be foreseen. He discusses the unintended consequences of Putin's invasion of Ukraine, one of which he fears may be to damage the historic reputation of Russia. And he gets excited by the idea of "virtual wards" being trialled by the NHS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 10 Mar 2022 16:43:00 -0000 The Bigger Picture: The U-turn on energy, Putin and unintended consequences & NHS virtual wards full Share Premium Ltd The U-turn on energy, Putin and unintended consequences & NHS virtual wards Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University, in conversation with Simon Rose, looks at the extraordinary U-turns being made in the field of energy, with oil, gas and even coal coming back, leading to amazing new alliances being made and with ramifications that can't yet be foreseen. He discusses the unintended consequences of Putin's invasion of Ukraine, one of which he fears may be to damage the historic reputation of Russia. And he gets excited by the idea of "virtual wards" being trialled by the NHS. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University, in conversation with Simon Rose, looks at the extraordinary U-turns being made in the field of energy, with oil, gas and even coal coming back, leading to amazing new alliances being made and with ramifications that can't yet be foreseen. He discusses the unintended consequences of Putin's invasion of Ukraine, one of which he fears may be to damage the historic reputation of Russia. And he gets excited by the idea of "virtual wards" being trialled by the NHS.

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]]> 1621 The Bigger Picture: The political ramifications of the invasion of Ukraine https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-the-political-ramifications-of-the-invasion-of-ukraine-03-mar-22/ Political commentator Mike Indian looks at the political ramifications of the Russian invasion of Ukraine eight days in. With Ukrainian resistance greater than anticipated, he feels that – to paraphrase Churchill – this could be at least the end of the beginning for Vladimir Putin. The attack, argues Mike, is reinvigorating NATO but he feels more can be done to tackle Russian dirty money being sheltered in the UK while not indiscriminately targeting those hostile to Putin's actions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 03 Mar 2022 16:29:40 -0000 The Bigger Picture: The political ramifications of the invasion of Ukraine full Share Premium Ltd The political ramifications of the invasion of Ukraine Political commentator Mike Indian looks at the political ramifications of the Russian invasion of Ukraine eight days in. With Ukrainian resistance greater than anticipated, he feels that – to paraphrase Churchill – this could be at least the end of the beginning for Vladimir Putin. The attack, argues Mike, is reinvigorating NATO but he feels more can be done to tackle Russian dirty money being sheltered in the UK while not indiscriminately targeting those hostile to Putin's actions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike Indian looks at the political ramifications of the Russian invasion of Ukraine eight days in. With Ukrainian resistance greater than anticipated, he feels that – to paraphrase Churchill – this could be at least the end of the beginning for Vladimir Putin. The attack, argues Mike, is reinvigorating NATO but he feels more can be done to tackle Russian dirty money being sheltered in the UK while not indiscriminately targeting those hostile to Putin's actions.

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]]> 1821 The Bigger Picture: What are Putin's aims in Ukraine, how can the West react & why China matters https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-what-are-putins-aims-in-ukraine-how-can-the-west-react-why-china-matters-24-feb-22/ In the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University speculates what Putin's aims might be and discusses how the West should react and, indeed, whether it will be able to manage without Russian oil, gas and even wheat. He explains about the coming refugee crisis for Europe and why China matters so much. He concludes with the ultimate question: How can we reboot the Western system to cope with what may prove a new era? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 24 Feb 2022 17:35:00 -0000 The Bigger Picture: What are Putin's aims in Ukraine, how can the West react & why China matters full Share Premium Ltd What are Putin's aims in Ukraine, how can the West react & why China matters In the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University speculates what Putin's aims might be and discusses how the West should react and, indeed, whether it will be able to manage without Russian oil, gas and even wheat. He explains about the coming refugee crisis for Europe and why China matters so much. He concludes with the ultimate question: How can we reboot the Western system to cope with what may prove a new era? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices In the wake of the Russian invasion of Ukraine, Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University speculates what Putin's aims might be and discusses how the West should react and, indeed, whether it will be able to manage without Russian oil, gas and even wheat. He explains about the coming refugee crisis for Europe and why China matters so much. He concludes with the ultimate question: How can we reboot the Western system to cope with what may prove a new era?

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]]> 1987 The Bigger Picture: Divergent attitudes on Ukraine and the war of words in UK politics https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-divergent-attitudes-on-ukraine-and-the-war-of-words-in-uk-politics-17-feb-22/ Political commentator Mike Indian talks to Simon Rose about the divergent attitudes of the UK and other western countries to Russia and the Ukraine. He also discusses several aspects of UK politics: Jacob Rees-Mogg's comments on Brexit and trade; the fallout from Boris Johnson's remarks on Jimmy Savile in Parliament; and John Major's public criticism of the current Prime Minister. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 17 Feb 2022 15:48:56 -0000 The Bigger Picture: Divergent attitudes on Ukraine and the war of words in UK politics full Share Premium Ltd Divergent attitudes on Ukraine and the war of words in UK politics Political commentator Mike Indian talks to Simon Rose about the divergent attitudes of the UK and other western countries to Russia and the Ukraine. He also discusses several aspects of UK politics: Jacob Rees-Mogg's comments on Brexit and trade; the fallout from Boris Johnson's remarks on Jimmy Savile in Parliament; and John Major's public criticism of the current Prime Minister. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike Indian talks to Simon Rose about the divergent attitudes of the UK and other western countries to Russia and the Ukraine. He also discusses several aspects of UK politics: Jacob Rees-Mogg's comments on Brexit and trade; the fallout from Boris Johnson's remarks on Jimmy Savile in Parliament; and John Major's public criticism of the current Prime Minister.

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]]> 1978 The Bigger Picture: How to ameliorate NHS waiting lists, the crisis in policing & nuclear fusion https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-how-to-ameliorate-nhs-waiting-lists-the-crisis-in-policing-nuclear-fusion-10-feb-22/ Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University looks at the shocking growth in NHS waiting lists and wonders if providing tax breaks on private health provision for the elderly might prove a helpful way forward. He also considers the crisis in policing, suggesting a possible solution, even though few politicians might be willing to think long enough ahead. And he ends on an optimistic note, hoping that the recent breakthrough at JET might herald a coming age of nuclear fusion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 10 Feb 2022 17:38:00 -0000 The Bigger Picture: How to ameliorate NHS waiting lists, the crisis in policing & nuclear fusion full Share Premium Ltd How to ameliorate NHS waiting lists, the crisis in policing & nuclear fusion Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University looks at the shocking growth in NHS waiting lists and wonders if providing tax breaks on private health provision for the elderly might prove a helpful way forward. He also considers the crisis in policing, suggesting a possible solution, even though few politicians might be willing to think long enough ahead. And he ends on an optimistic note, hoping that the recent breakthrough at JET might herald a coming age of nuclear fusion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University looks at the shocking growth in NHS waiting lists and wonders if providing tax breaks on private health provision for the elderly might prove a helpful way forward. He also considers the crisis in policing, suggesting a possible solution, even though few politicians might be willing to think long enough ahead. And he ends on an optimistic note, hoping that the recent breakthrough at JET might herald a coming age of nuclear fusion.

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]]> 1749 The Bigger Picture: The cost-of-living crisis, can Boris survive and is Russia sabre-rattling over Ukraine? https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-the-cost-of-living-crisis-can-boris-survive-and-is-russia-sabre-rattling-over-ukraine-03-feb-22/ Political commentator Mike Indian looks at the energy price cap increase and the general rise in the cost of living, as well as the Government's attempts to ameliorate the effects of inflaiton in an era of rampant political short-termism. He examines the waning popularity of Boris Johnson and asks if the PM can survive, feeling the May local elections could prove crucial. And he turns his attention to the Ukraine, wondering if Russia is merely sabre-rattling or if Putin is seriously considering an invasion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sat, 05 Feb 2022 21:32:00 -0000 The Bigger Picture: The cost-of-living crisis, can Boris survive and is Russia sabre-rattling over Ukraine? full Share Premium Ltd Mike Indian comments on the drastic rise in the energy price cap and the rapid rise in cost of living generally, as well as the governments underwhelming attempts to control the situation. Political commentator Mike Indian looks at the energy price cap increase and the general rise in the cost of living, as well as the Government's attempts to ameliorate the effects of inflaiton in an era of rampant political short-termism. He examines the waning popularity of Boris Johnson and asks if the PM can survive, feeling the May local elections could prove crucial. And he turns his attention to the Ukraine, wondering if Russia is merely sabre-rattling or if Putin is seriously considering an invasion. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike Indian looks at the energy price cap increase and the general rise in the cost of living, as well as the Government's attempts to ameliorate the effects of inflaiton in an era of rampant political short-termism. He examines the waning popularity of Boris Johnson and asks if the PM can survive, feeling the May local elections could prove crucial. And he turns his attention to the Ukraine, wondering if Russia is merely sabre-rattling or if Putin is seriously considering an invasion.

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]]> 1821 The Bigger Picture: The end of globalisation, is Labour still divided & is inflation massively under-counted? https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-the-end-of-globalisation-is-labour-still-divided-is-inflation-massively-under-counted-27-jan-22// Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University asks whether we are seeing the end of the second great age of globalisation and wonders how the future will be different? With the Tories in free fall, he ponders whether there are still divisions within Labour. And he reflects on the way inflation is calculated and how it may not reflect the experience of the less well-off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sun, 30 Jan 2022 00:17:18 -0000 The Bigger Picture: The end of globalisation, is Labour still divided & is inflation massively under-counted? full Share Premium Ltd Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University asks whether we are seeing the end of the second great age of globalisation and wonders how the future will be different. Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University asks whether we are seeing the end of the second great age of globalisation and wonders how the future will be different? With the Tories in free fall, he ponders whether there are still divisions within Labour. And he reflects on the way inflation is calculated and how it may not reflect the experience of the less well-off. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University asks whether we are seeing the end of the second great age of globalisation and wonders how the future will be different? With the Tories in free fall, he ponders whether there are still divisions within Labour. And he reflects on the way inflation is calculated and how it may not reflect the experience of the less well-off.

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]]> 1877 The Bigger Picture: Prime Minister's Question Time https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-prime-ministers-question-time-21-jan-22// With Simon Rose taking a well-earned break and with an action-packed PMQ on Wednesday, please enjoy 55 minutes of democratic challenge at its best. Christian Wakeford (circled in the image) has just switched sides from Conservative to Labour, Sir Keir Starmer's on the warpath, and Boris is fighting back - at last. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 24 Jan 2022 00:04:23 -0000 The Bigger Picture: Prime Minister's Question Time full Share Premium Ltd Boris Johnson faces question time after a disastrous week in politics for him, and Christian Wakeford crosses the floor to Labour. With Simon Rose taking a well-earned break and with an action-packed PMQ on Wednesday, please enjoy 55 minutes of democratic challenge at its best. Christian Wakeford (circled in the image) has just switched sides from Conservative to Labour, Sir Keir Starmer's on the warpath, and Boris is fighting back - at last. Enjoy! Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices With Simon Rose taking a well-earned break and with an action-packed PMQ on Wednesday, please enjoy 55 minutes of democratic challenge at its best. Christian Wakeford (circled in the image) has just switched sides from Conservative to Labour, Sir Keir Starmer's on the warpath, and Boris is fighting back - at last. Enjoy!

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]]> 3318 The Bigger Picture: Has Boris's luck run out, Putin's sabre-rattling & mistaken Brexit predictions https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-has-boriss-luck-run-out-putins-sabre-rattling-mistaken-brexit-predictions-13-jan-22// Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University asks if Boris ("lucky general") Johnson's luck has finally run out and wonders where the truly big beasts of British politics are these days. He ponders the military dangers of Putin's ineffective and declining economic model. And he cocks a snook at many supposed "experts" whose predications about the effect of Brexit now seem very wide of the mark. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sat, 15 Jan 2022 20:57:05 -0000 The Bigger Picture: Has Boris's luck run out, Putin's sabre-rattling & mistaken Brexit predictions full Share Premium Ltd Tim Evans wonders whether Boris' time is up as Prime Minister, and comments on the politically unstable situation in eastern Europe. Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University asks if Boris ("lucky general") Johnson's luck has finally run out and wonders where the truly big beasts of British politics are these days. He ponders the military dangers of Putin's ineffective and declining economic model. And he cocks a snook at many supposed "experts" whose predications about the effect of Brexit now seem very wide of the mark. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University asks if Boris ("lucky general") Johnson's luck has finally run out and wonders where the truly big beasts of British politics are these days. He ponders the military dangers of Putin's ineffective and declining economic model. And he cocks a snook at many supposed "experts" whose predications about the effect of Brexit now seem very wide of the mark.

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]]> 1809 The Bigger Picture: NHS backlog, Covid Plan B, rising energy bills & Blair's knighthood https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-nhs-backlog-covid-plan-b-rising-energy-bills-blairs-knighthood-06-jan-22// In the first Bigger Picture of the Year, political commentator Mike Indian talks to Simon Rose about the problems faced by the NHS in dealing with its backlog, about the Government's Plan B for Covid, about rising energy bills and the cost of living generally and about the objections to Tony Blair being awarded a knighthood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sat, 08 Jan 2022 19:21:00 -0000 The Bigger Picture: NHS backlog, Covid Plan B, rising energy bills & Blair's knighthood full Share Premium Ltd Mike Indian talk to Simon Rose about the NHS's problems, plan B for Covid, rising energy bills, and Tony Blairs controversial knighthood. In the first Bigger Picture of the Year, political commentator Mike Indian talks to Simon Rose about the problems faced by the NHS in dealing with its backlog, about the Government's Plan B for Covid, about rising energy bills and the cost of living generally and about the objections to Tony Blair being awarded a knighthood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices In the first Bigger Picture of the Year, political commentator Mike Indian talks to Simon Rose about the problems faced by the NHS in dealing with its backlog, about the Government's Plan B for Covid, about rising energy bills and the cost of living generally and about the objections to Tony Blair being awarded a knighthood.

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]]> 1867 The Bigger Picture: Highlights of Professor Tim Evans in 2021 At the end of 2021, we feature some of the topics covered during the year by Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University. In conversation with Simon Rose, Tim discussed the tensions in eastern Europe and why Germany is so beholden to Putin's Russia, the death of the Californian Dream, Ed Balls' examination of the crisis in the UK care system, science's Replication Crisis and why Lord Frank Field was ahead of his time in his ideas on unemployment benefit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 30 Dec 2021 09:00:00 -0000 The Bigger Picture: Highlights of Professor Tim Evans in 2021 full Share Premium Ltd This week, Tim Evan's discussions with Simon Rose on tensions in eastern Europe, the death of the Californian dream, and Russia's influence on Germany all feature At the end of 2021, we feature some of the topics covered during the year by Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University. In conversation with Simon Rose, Tim discussed the tensions in eastern Europe and why Germany is so beholden to Putin's Russia, the death of the Californian Dream, Ed Balls' examination of the crisis in the UK care system, science's Replication Crisis and why Lord Frank Field was ahead of his time in his ideas on unemployment benefit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices At the end of 2021, we feature some of the topics covered during the year by Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University. In conversation with Simon Rose, Tim discussed the tensions in eastern Europe and why Germany is so beholden to Putin's Russia, the death of the Californian Dream, Ed Balls' examination of the crisis in the UK care system, science's Replication Crisis and why Lord Frank Field was ahead of his time in his ideas on unemployment benefit.

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]]> 3338 The Bigger Picture: Looking at the year through 3 politicans: Merkel, Johnson & Biden https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-looking-at-the-year-through-3-politicans-merkel-johnson-biden-23-dec-21// Political commentator Mike Indian channels his inner Marley to look at politicians past, present & future. He assesses the void that will be left by the departing German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, perhaps the most impactful world leader of modern times. He asks if the goodwill shown towards Boris Johnson is running out and ponders what his legacy will be. And he wonders if Joe Biden can use his remaining time to bring about the considerable reforms that are necessary in the United States. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 24 Dec 2021 21:07:00 -0000 The Bigger Picture: Looking at the year through 3 politicans: Merkel, Johnson & Biden full Share Premium Ltd Mike Indian discusses past, present and future politicians, in particular Angela Merkel and her departure, as well as Boris Johnson and his quickly waning popularity. Political commentator Mike Indian channels his inner Marley to look at politicians past, present & future. He assesses the void that will be left by the departing German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, perhaps the most impactful world leader of modern times. He asks if the goodwill shown towards Boris Johnson is running out and ponders what his legacy will be. And he wonders if Joe Biden can use his remaining time to bring about the considerable reforms that are necessary in the United States. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike Indian channels his inner Marley to look at politicians past, present & future. He assesses the void that will be left by the departing German Chancellor, Angela Merkel, perhaps the most impactful world leader of modern times. He asks if the goodwill shown towards Boris Johnson is running out and ponders what his legacy will be. And he wonders if Joe Biden can use his remaining time to bring about the considerable reforms that are necessary in the United States.

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]]> 1930 The Bigger Picture: Egalitarian Capitalism and Is Boris Johnson still a lucky General? https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-egalitarian-capitalism-is-boris-johnson-still-a-lucky-general-16-dec-21// Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University discusses with Simon Rose the ideas behind Egalitarian Capitalism as espoused by Gavin Oldham OBE, amongst other things the founder of Share Radio. He's keen to see a world with inter-generational rebalancing, where everyone has a disintermediated stake in capitalism (for more, see tinyurl.com/mrhzcb27). Tim also asks if Boris Johnson is still a lucky general or are his days numbered? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sun, 19 Dec 2021 16:53:32 -0000 The Bigger Picture: Egalitarian Capitalism and Is Boris Johnson still a lucky General? full Share Premium Ltd Time Evans and Simon Rose discuss 'egalitarian capitalism', which seeks to achieve inter-generational rebalancing within capitalism. Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University discusses with Simon Rose the ideas behind Egalitarian Capitalism as espoused by Gavin Oldham OBE, amongst other things the founder of Share Radio. He's keen to see a world with inter-generational rebalancing, where everyone has a disintermediated stake in capitalism (for more, see tinyurl.com/mrhzcb27). Tim also asks if Boris Johnson is still a lucky general or are his days numbered? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University discusses with Simon Rose the ideas behind Egalitarian Capitalism as espoused by Gavin Oldham OBE, amongst other things the founder of Share Radio. He's keen to see a world with inter-generational rebalancing, where everyone has a disintermediated stake in capitalism (for more, see tinyurl.com/mrhzcb27). Tim also asks if Boris Johnson is still a lucky general or are his days numbered?

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]]> 1986 The Bigger Picture: Partygate & the PM, new Covid rules and the case for compulsory vaccination https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-partygate-the-pm-new-covid-rules-and-the-case-for-compulsory-vaccination-09-dec-21// Political commentator Mike Indian looks at "Partygate" and the resignation of Allegra Stratton, as well as the fine over the refurbishment of the PM's Downing Street flat. With polls indicating a hung Parliament if there was a snap election, he asks what it would take for the PM to go. He considers the latest Covid rules and discusses how heavy they might get - could Christmas be cancelled again? And he puts the case for mandatory vaccination as an alternative to recurring shutdowns of society. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sun, 12 Dec 2021 15:16:55 -0000 The Bigger Picture: Partygate & the PM, new Covid rules and the case for compulsory vaccination full Share Premium Ltd Mike Indian discusses the hypocritical MP's party in the wake of the announcement of tougher covid rules, as well as recent polls somewhat unsurprising indication of voters losing confidence in Boris Johnsons government. Political commentator Mike Indian looks at "Partygate" and the resignation of Allegra Stratton, as well as the fine over the refurbishment of the PM's Downing Street flat. With polls indicating a hung Parliament if there was a snap election, he asks what it would take for the PM to go. He considers the latest Covid rules and discusses how heavy they might get - could Christmas be cancelled again? And he puts the case for mandatory vaccination as an alternative to recurring shutdowns of society. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike Indian looks at "Partygate" and the resignation of Allegra Stratton, as well as the fine over the refurbishment of the PM's Downing Street flat. With polls indicating a hung Parliament if there was a snap election, he asks what it would take for the PM to go. He considers the latest Covid rules and discusses how heavy they might get - could Christmas be cancelled again? And he puts the case for mandatory vaccination as an alternative to recurring shutdowns of society.

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]]> 1940 The Bigger Picture: Redefining poverty, the Farage-Trump interview & the politics of abortion https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-redefining-poverty-the-farage-trump-interview-the-politics-of-abortion-02-dec-21/ Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University discusses a paper from John Penrose MP which could galvanise the debate on poverty, tackling the underlying causes, rather than treating its symptoms. He reflects on Nigel Farage's interview with Donald Trump on GB News, wishing Trump had faced a rather less friendly interviewer. And, confessing his own bias, he looks at the timeless and messy issue of the politics surrounding abortion, explaining why it is so divisive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sat, 04 Dec 2021 15:42:45 -0000 The Bigger Picture: Redefining poverty, the Farage-Trump interview & the politics of abortion full Share Premium Ltd Professor Tim Evans discusses a paper that tries to shed a new light on the global poverty crisis, as well as Donald Trump's GB news interview with Nigel Farage. Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University discusses a paper from John Penrose MP which could galvanise the debate on poverty, tackling the underlying causes, rather than treating its symptoms. He reflects on Nigel Farage's interview with Donald Trump on GB News, wishing Trump had faced a rather less friendly interviewer. And, confessing his own bias, he looks at the timeless and messy issue of the politics surrounding abortion, explaining why it is so divisive. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University discusses a paper from John Penrose MP which could galvanise the debate on poverty, tackling the underlying causes, rather than treating its symptoms. He reflects on Nigel Farage's interview with Donald Trump on GB News, wishing Trump had faced a rather less friendly interviewer. And, confessing his own bias, he looks at the timeless and messy issue of the politics surrounding abortion, explaining why it is so divisive.

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]]> 2071 The Bigger Picture: Can Boris Johnson last, Migrant deaths in the Channel & Article 16 - again https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-can-boris-johnson-last-migrant-deaths-in-the-channel-article-16-again-25-nov-21/ In the wake of a shambolic speech to the CBI, political commentator Mike Indian looks at the political future of Boris Johnson and asks if we are seeing the beginning of his end as PM. After the tragedy with a migrant boat in the English Channel, he suggests a possible solution. And he turns again to the Northern Ireland protocol and Article 16 and wonders whether, if there is a majority in favour in Northern Ireland, a United Ireland is a possible outcome. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 26 Nov 2021 12:43:01 -0000 The Bigger Picture: Can Boris Johnson last, Migrant deaths in the Channel & Article 16 - again full Share Premium Ltd Johnson tries to recover from his shameful speech to the CBI, and Mike Indian speculates if this could herald the beginning of the end of his political career. In the wake of a shambolic speech to the CBI, political commentator Mike Indian looks at the political future of Boris Johnson and asks if we are seeing the beginning of his end as PM. After the tragedy with a migrant boat in the English Channel, he suggests a possible solution. And he turns again to the Northern Ireland protocol and Article 16 and wonders whether, if there is a majority in favour in Northern Ireland, a United Ireland is a possible outcome. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices In the wake of a shambolic speech to the CBI, political commentator Mike Indian looks at the political future of Boris Johnson and asks if we are seeing the beginning of his end as PM. After the tragedy with a migrant boat in the English Channel, he suggests a possible solution. And he turns again to the Northern Ireland protocol and Article 16 and wonders whether, if there is a majority in favour in Northern Ireland, a United Ireland is a possible outcome.

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]]> 1815 The Bigger Picture: Tensions in Europe, the roots and reality of UK sleaze & inside the care crisis https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-tensions-in-europe-the-roots-and-reality-of-uk-sleaze-inside-the-care-crisis-18-nov-21// Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University looks at the mounting tensions in Central and Eastern Europe and asks what's going on and explains why Germany is so beholden to Putin's Russia. Delving into the roots and reality of sleaze in British politics, he wonders if we should have amateur or professional politicians. And he admires a TV programme in which Ed Balls looks at the care system, in a crisis towards which the country seems to be in denial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 22 Nov 2021 00:04:00 -0000 The Bigger Picture: Tensions in Europe, the roots and reality of UK sleaze & inside the care crisis full Share Premium Ltd Tim Evans takes a look at the political situation and Russia's influence in central and eastern Europe, as well as corruption and 'sleaze' in the British government. Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University looks at the mounting tensions in Central and Eastern Europe and asks what's going on and explains why Germany is so beholden to Putin's Russia. Delving into the roots and reality of sleaze in British politics, he wonders if we should have amateur or professional politicians. And he admires a TV programme in which Ed Balls looks at the care system, in a crisis towards which the country seems to be in denial. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University looks at the mounting tensions in Central and Eastern Europe and asks what's going on and explains why Germany is so beholden to Putin's Russia. Delving into the roots and reality of sleaze in British politics, he wonders if we should have amateur or professional politicians. And he admires a TV programme in which Ed Balls looks at the care system, in a crisis towards which the country seems to be in denial.

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]]> 2025 The Bigger Picture: MPs' second jobs and lobbying, Lord Frost and article 16 & COP26 https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-mps-second-jobs-and-lobbying-lord-frost-and-article-16-cop26-11-nov-21// Political commentator Mike Indian looks at the issue of MPs having second jobs and how to prevent paid lobbying. Are the rules fit for purpose? He looks at the issue of Northern Ireland, Lord Frost, whether Article 16 might be triggered and what the consequences could be. And he reflects upon COP26 and expresses optimism that the UK can use technology to show the rest of the world how to achieve a zero-carbon future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sun, 14 Nov 2021 22:19:26 -0000 The Bigger Picture: MPs' second jobs and lobbying, Lord Frost and article 16 & COP26 full Share Premium Ltd Mike Indian discusses the controversial issue of MP's having second jobs, as well as the current situation in Northern Ireland. Political commentator Mike Indian looks at the issue of MPs having second jobs and how to prevent paid lobbying. Are the rules fit for purpose? He looks at the issue of Northern Ireland, Lord Frost, whether Article 16 might be triggered and what the consequences could be. And he reflects upon COP26 and expresses optimism that the UK can use technology to show the rest of the world how to achieve a zero-carbon future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike Indian looks at the issue of MPs having second jobs and how to prevent paid lobbying. Are the rules fit for purpose? He looks at the issue of Northern Ireland, Lord Frost, whether Article 16 might be triggered and what the consequences could be. And he reflects upon COP26 and expresses optimism that the UK can use technology to show the rest of the world how to achieve a zero-carbon future.

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]]> 1677 The Bigger Picture: Trussell Trust, helping UK food banks rise to the challenge https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-trussell-trust-helping-uk-food-banks-rise-to-the-challenge-08-nov-21/ Food banks are providing a vital role to help people this winter, and the Trussell Trust supports more than 1,200 throughout the United Kingdom. In this special episode of The Bigger Picture, their Chief Executive Emma Revie briefs supporters about their progress, and their plans for the future. If you would like to support the extraordinary work undertaken by this charity, please visit https://trusselltrust.org Visit www.shareradio.co.uk for more .. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mon, 08 Nov 2021 18:50:00 -0000 The Bigger Picture: Trussell Trust, helping UK food banks rise to the challenge full Share Premium Ltd Emma Revie, CEO of Trussell Trust briefs supporters on progress & plans for the winter ahead Food banks are providing a vital role to help people this winter, and the Trussell Trust supports more than 1,200 throughout the United Kingdom. In this special episode of The Bigger Picture, their Chief Executive Emma Revie briefs supporters about their progress, and their plans for the future. If you would like to support the extraordinary work undertaken by this charity, please visit https://trusselltrust.org Visit www.shareradio.co.uk for more .. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Food banks are providing a vital role to help people this winter, and the Trussell Trust supports more than 1,200 throughout the United Kingdom. In this special episode of The Bigger Picture, their Chief Executive Emma Revie briefs supporters about their progress, and their plans for the future.

If you would like to support the extraordinary work undertaken by this charity, please visit https://trusselltrust.org

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]]> 1959 The Bigger Picture: Culture Wars move into science arena, NHS and private hospitals & Frank Field https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-culture-wars-move-into-science-arena-nhs-and-private-hospitals-frank-field-04-nov-21// With Cop26 underway, Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University discusses the way that the culture wars are moving into the realm of science. He also contrasts how the UK public's behaviour has changed in a generation with the polarised politics of the USA. He examines why the NHS has failed to use private hospitals to clear its backlog despite a £10 billion deal. And he pays tribute to Lord Frank Field, looking at his ideas – way ahead of their time – on the provision of unemployment benefit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sat, 06 Nov 2021 22:07:00 -0000 The Bigger Picture: Culture Wars move into science arena, NHS and private hospitals & Frank Field full Share Premium Ltd Tim Evans talks about the 'culture wars' in science in the UK, and how this might reflect the USA. With Cop26 underway, Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University discusses the way that the culture wars are moving into the realm of science. He also contrasts how the UK public's behaviour has changed in a generation with the polarised politics of the USA. He examines why the NHS has failed to use private hospitals to clear its backlog despite a £10 billion deal. And he pays tribute to Lord Frank Field, looking at his ideas – way ahead of their time – on the provision of unemployment benefit. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices With Cop26 underway, Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University discusses the way that the culture wars are moving into the realm of science. He also contrasts how the UK public's behaviour has changed in a generation with the polarised politics of the USA. He examines why the NHS has failed to use private hospitals to clear its backlog despite a £10 billion deal. And he pays tribute to Lord Frank Field, looking at his ideas – way ahead of their time – on the provision of unemployment benefit.

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]]> 2060 The Bigger Picture: A reminder of the the Paris Climate Deal 2015 https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-a-reminder-of-the-the-paris-climate-deal-2015-30-oct-21// In December 2015, the then US President Barack Obama gave his reaction to the climate change deal brokered in Paris. Among the headline-making initiatives was the promise to keep global temperature increases below 2 degrees Celsius, yet for some green activists that deal was hardly a resounding success. Countries were legally bound to have their emission reduction levels checked but there was flexibility on how they went about hitting their targets - and they haven't. In this episode recorded in February 2016, Juliette Foster is joined by the author Andrew Simms of the New Economics Foundation and by Share Radio's then regular economics commentator, Professor John Weeks. They also discussed the 2016 perspective on the economics of climate change, and ask whether Paris made the link between excess human consumption and the impact on economies dependent on fossil fuels.  As the Glasgow COP 26 conference gets underway, it's helpful to re-visit these plans made 5 years ago, and consider how far we still have to travel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sat, 30 Oct 2021 22:29:00 -0000 The Bigger Picture: A reminder of the the Paris Climate Deal 2015 full Share Premium Ltd As the COP 26 conference gets underway, we look back to the Paris climate agreement 5 years ago, and how the world reacted to it. In December 2015, the then US President Barack Obama gave his reaction to the climate change deal brokered in Paris. Among the headline-making initiatives was the promise to keep global temperature increases below 2 degrees Celsius, yet for some green activists that deal was hardly a resounding success. Countries were legally bound to have their emission reduction levels checked but there was flexibility on how they went about hitting their targets - and they haven't. In this episode recorded in February 2016, Juliette Foster is joined by the author Andrew Simms of the New Economics Foundation and by Share Radio's then regular economics commentator, Professor John Weeks. They also discussed the 2016 perspective on the economics of climate change, and ask whether Paris made the link between excess human consumption and the impact on economies dependent on fossil fuels.  As the Glasgow COP 26 conference gets underway, it's helpful to re-visit these plans made 5 years ago, and consider how far we still have to travel. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices In December 2015, the then US President Barack Obama gave his reaction to the climate change deal brokered in Paris. Among the headline-making initiatives was the promise to keep global temperature increases below 2 degrees Celsius, yet for some green activists that deal was hardly a resounding success. Countries were legally bound to have their emission reduction levels checked but there was flexibility on how they went about hitting their targets - and they haven't. In this episode recorded in February 2016, Juliette Foster is joined by the author Andrew Simms of the New Economics Foundation and by Share Radio's then regular economics commentator, Professor John Weeks. They also discussed the 2016 perspective on the economics of climate change, and ask whether Paris made the link between excess human consumption and the impact on economies dependent on fossil fuels. 

As the Glasgow COP 26 conference gets underway, it's helpful to re-visit these plans made 5 years ago, and consider how far we still have to travel.

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]]> 1619 The Bigger Picture: Sir David Amess, Boris's gamble on a green future, the EU vs. Poland https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-sir-david-amess-boriss-gamble-on-a-green-future-the-eu-vs-poland-21-oct-21// In the wake of the killing of Conservative MP Sir David Amess, Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University, who had worked with him, asks how the threat to MPs can be better managed. He looks at the Prime Minister's big gamble on a green future with huge political and technological problems to overcome. And with the EU and Poland at loggerheads where we are witnessing the dialogue of the deaf, he wonders who will prevail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 22 Oct 2021 09:21:52 -0000 The Bigger Picture: Sir David Amess, Boris's gamble on a green future, the EU vs. Poland full Share Premium Ltd Professor Tim Evans reflects on the tragic death of Sir David Amess, and the lessons we can learn from it, as well as sharing his thoughts on the steps taken by the Prime Minister to combat the effects of climate change. In the wake of the killing of Conservative MP Sir David Amess, Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University, who had worked with him, asks how the threat to MPs can be better managed. He looks at the Prime Minister's big gamble on a green future with huge political and technological problems to overcome. And with the EU and Poland at loggerheads where we are witnessing the dialogue of the deaf, he wonders who will prevail. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices In the wake of the killing of Conservative MP Sir David Amess, Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University, who had worked with him, asks how the threat to MPs can be better managed. He looks at the Prime Minister's big gamble on a green future with huge political and technological problems to overcome. And with the EU and Poland at loggerheads where we are witnessing the dialogue of the deaf, he wonders who will prevail.

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]]> 1983 The Bigger Picture: Northern Ireland Protocol, Boris's party speech, Sunak's Budget & NHS waiting lists https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-northern-ireland-protocol-boriss-party-speech-sunaks-budget-nhs-waiting-lists-14-oct-21// Political commentator Mike Indian discusses the reported plans to amend the Northern Ireland Protocol and considers whether they could solve the problem. He reviews Boris Johnson's party conference speech ("brief and insubstantial") and wonders where the strategic direction of the government is. He looks forward to the Chancellor's autumn Budget ahead of what might be a winter of discontent. And in the light of the waiting list of people in England waiting for hospital treatment growing to 5.7m, he ponders where the plan is to ameliorate the situtation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sat, 16 Oct 2021 13:26:05 -0000 The Bigger Picture: Northern Ireland Protocol, Boris's party speech, Sunak's Budget & NHS waiting lists full Share Premium Ltd Mike India discusses changes to the Northern Ireland Protocol, and reviews the Prime Ministers party conference speech, as well as sharing his thoughts on what the upcoming autumn budget could look like. Political commentator Mike Indian discusses the reported plans to amend the Northern Ireland Protocol and considers whether they could solve the problem. He reviews Boris Johnson's party conference speech ("brief and insubstantial") and wonders where the strategic direction of the government is. He looks forward to the Chancellor's autumn Budget ahead of what might be a winter of discontent. And in the light of the waiting list of people in England waiting for hospital treatment growing to 5.7m, he ponders where the plan is to ameliorate the situtation. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike Indian discusses the reported plans to amend the Northern Ireland Protocol and considers whether they could solve the problem. He reviews Boris Johnson's party conference speech ("brief and insubstantial") and wonders where the strategic direction of the government is. He looks forward to the Chancellor's autumn Budget ahead of what might be a winter of discontent. And in the light of the waiting list of people in England waiting for hospital treatment growing to 5.7m, he ponders where the plan is to ameliorate the situtation.

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]]> 1869 The Bigger Picture: Whither or wither Britain? The UK in the Space Race. Inequality in blue plaques https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-whither-or-wither-britain-the-uk-in-the-space-race-inequality-in-blue-plaques-07-oct-21// Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University asks whether Britain is to become a high-wage, high-skill globally-competing nation or become unsustainably mired in debt and stagflation. He discussed the plans for a "Galactic Britain" and wonders what it might mean for the economy. And he looks at a study which shows that only 2% of blue plaques in London commemorate black people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sun, 10 Oct 2021 16:57:11 -0000 The Bigger Picture: Whither or wither Britain? The UK in the Space Race. Inequality in blue plaques full Share Premium Ltd Professor Tim Evans explains the crossroads he sees the UK economy at, and discusses how space travel could potentially affect this. Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University asks whether Britain is to become a high-wage, high-skill globally-competing nation or become unsustainably mired in debt and stagflation. He discussed the plans for a "Galactic Britain" and wonders what it might mean for the economy. And he looks at a study which shows that only 2% of blue plaques in London commemorate black people. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University asks whether Britain is to become a high-wage, high-skill globally-competing nation or become unsustainably mired in debt and stagflation. He discussed the plans for a "Galactic Britain" and wonders what it might mean for the economy. And he looks at a study which shows that only 2% of blue plaques in London commemorate black people.

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]]> 1896 The Bigger Picture: The energy crisis, Labour & Tory conferences, the end of furlough & fishing disputes https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-the-energy-crisis-labour-tory-conferences-the-end-of-furlough-fishing-disputes-30-sep-21/ Political commentator Mike Indian discusses the energy crisis and fuel shortages, asking how we got into such a mess. He reviews the Labour Party conference: how did Starmer do and is Labour ready for government? He looks ahead to the Conservative Party conference: will Boris Johnson get a rough ride? And with one million people still on the furlough scheme, he considers the effect of its termination. He also looks at the latest problems with the fishing industry, with both British AND French fishermen in an angry mood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 01 Oct 2021 14:17:34 -0000 The Bigger Picture: The energy crisis, Labour & Tory conferences, the end of furlough & fishing disputes full Share Premium Ltd Mike Indian addresses the HGV driver shortage, Starmer's strategy at the Labour Party conference, and looks ahead to how the PM might fare at the Conservative Party conference. Political commentator Mike Indian discusses the energy crisis and fuel shortages, asking how we got into such a mess. He reviews the Labour Party conference: how did Starmer do and is Labour ready for government? He looks ahead to the Conservative Party conference: will Boris Johnson get a rough ride? And with one million people still on the furlough scheme, he considers the effect of its termination. He also looks at the latest problems with the fishing industry, with both British AND French fishermen in an angry mood. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike Indian discusses the energy crisis and fuel shortages, asking how we got into such a mess. He reviews the Labour Party conference: how did Starmer do and is Labour ready for government? He looks ahead to the Conservative Party conference: will Boris Johnson get a rough ride? And with one million people still on the furlough scheme, he considers the effect of its termination. He also looks at the latest problems with the fishing industry, with both British AND French fishermen in an angry mood.

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]]> 1793 The Bigger Picture: 100 Years of the Culture War, Does Aukus herald a new global order, why more are paying for healthcare https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-100-years-of-the-culture-war-does-aukus-herald-a-new-global-order-why-more-are-paying-for-healthcare-23-sep-21//PodcastPlayer Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University looks at 100 years of the Culture War, as expounded in a new book by Frank Ferudi. He wonders if the Aukus pact is a sign of a new global order and discusses why the French are so very angry about it. And with NHS waiting lists approaching 6 million, he considers the ramifications for socialised healthcare of a growing number of people without health insurance deciding to pay for operations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 24 Sep 2021 21:09:14 -0000 The Bigger Picture: 100 Years of the Culture War, Does Aukus herald a new global order, why more are paying for healthcare full Share Premium Ltd Professor Tim Evans reflects on the wider impacts of the Aukus pact, as well as the problems the NHS is currently facing in waiting lists. Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University looks at 100 years of the Culture War, as expounded in a new book by Frank Ferudi. He wonders if the Aukus pact is a sign of a new global order and discusses why the French are so very angry about it. And with NHS waiting lists approaching 6 million, he considers the ramifications for socialised healthcare of a growing number of people without health insurance deciding to pay for operations. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University looks at 100 years of the Culture War, as expounded in a new book by Frank Ferudi. He wonders if the Aukus pact is a sign of a new global order and discusses why the French are so very angry about it. And with NHS waiting lists approaching 6 million, he considers the ramifications for socialised healthcare of a growing number of people without health insurance deciding to pay for operations.

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]]> 2026 The Bigger Picture: The Cabinet reshuffle, universal credit & are we heading for an early General Election? https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-the-cabinet-reshuffle-universal-credit-are-we-heading-for-an-early-general-election-16-sep-21/ Political commentator Mike Indian discusses the UK Cabinet reshuffle which sees ministers like Gavin Williamson sacked and potential future leaders of the Conservative Party such as Liz Truss promoted, taking over as Foreign Secretary. He looks at what might happen with the uplift in Universal Credit and asks whether we should give credence to the talk that there could be a General Election before the scheduled date of May 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 17 Sep 2021 10:11:51 -0000 The Bigger Picture: The Cabinet reshuffle, universal credit & are we heading for an early General Election? full Share Premium Ltd Mike Indian unpacks the sweeping changes to the UK cabinet, and shares his thoughts on the potential impacts of the uplift in Universal Credit. Political commentator Mike Indian discusses the UK Cabinet reshuffle which sees ministers like Gavin Williamson sacked and potential future leaders of the Conservative Party such as Liz Truss promoted, taking over as Foreign Secretary. He looks at what might happen with the uplift in Universal Credit and asks whether we should give credence to the talk that there could be a General Election before the scheduled date of May 2024. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike Indian discusses the UK Cabinet reshuffle which sees ministers like Gavin Williamson sacked and potential future leaders of the Conservative Party such as Liz Truss promoted, taking over as Foreign Secretary. He looks at what might happen with the uplift in Universal Credit and asks whether we should give credence to the talk that there could be a General Election before the scheduled date of May 2024.

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]]> 1988 The Bigger Picture: UK social card & the NHS, thinking about seas & oceans and science's Replication Crisis https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-uk-social-card-the-nhs-thinking-about-seas-oceans-and-sciences-replication-crisis-09-sep-21/ Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University discusses UK social care, the NHS and taxation: will the money be used effectively or wil Gammon's Law apply? Considering the country's immigration challenges and a utopian seasteading idea, he explains why we need to think more about the world's seas and oceans. And he explains science's Replication Crisis, why it is concerning and why it might present an opportunity for the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 10 Sep 2021 12:48:42 -0000 The Bigger Picture: UK social card & the NHS, thinking about seas & oceans and science's Replication Crisis full Share Premium Ltd Professor Tim Evans looks at social care in the UK, the effectiveness of NHS funding, and the importance of the Replication Crisis. Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University discusses UK social care, the NHS and taxation: will the money be used effectively or wil Gammon's Law apply? Considering the country's immigration challenges and a utopian seasteading idea, he explains why we need to think more about the world's seas and oceans. And he explains science's Replication Crisis, why it is concerning and why it might present an opportunity for the future. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University discusses UK social care, the NHS and taxation: will the money be used effectively or wil Gammon's Law apply? Considering the country's immigration challenges and a utopian seasteading idea, he explains why we need to think more about the world's seas and oceans. And he explains science's Replication Crisis, why it is concerning and why it might present an opportunity for the future.

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]]> 2239 The Bigger Picture: A World Of Individual Opportunity: The Vision Of Egalitarian Capitalism https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-a-world-of-individual-opportunity-the-vision-of-egalitarian-capitalism-02-sep-21/ Imagine a world in which everyone has a stake in the great tech firms that serve them each day, and where dividends are gradually replacing wages to provide regular income for everyone, as work becomes scarcer as a result of automation? Imagine a world where every young person not only has a small inheritance with which to start their adult life, but also the opportunity to build its value by learning life skills? Simon Rose is taking a well-earned break this week, so we’re taking the opportunity to bring you a talk given Gavin Oldham in August to the leading City of London think-tank Z/Yen Presentation slides & polling results: https://www.shareradio.co.uk/media/8010/slides-for-zyen-august-2021-v3.pdf Visit www.shareradio.co.uk for more .. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 03 Sep 2021 09:39:00 -0000 The Bigger Picture: A World Of Individual Opportunity: The Vision Of Egalitarian Capitalism full Share Premium Ltd Gavin Oldham sets out and debates the key features of a new, fairer approach to economics in a Z/Yen webinar on 5 August 21 Imagine a world in which everyone has a stake in the great tech firms that serve them each day, and where dividends are gradually replacing wages to provide regular income for everyone, as work becomes scarcer as a result of automation? Imagine a world where every young person not only has a small inheritance with which to start their adult life, but also the opportunity to build its value by learning life skills? Simon Rose is taking a well-earned break this week, so we’re taking the opportunity to bring you a talk given Gavin Oldham in August to the leading City of London think-tank Z/Yen Presentation slides & polling results: https://www.shareradio.co.uk/media/8010/slides-for-zyen-august-2021-v3.pdf Visit www.shareradio.co.uk for more .. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Imagine a world in which everyone has a stake in the great tech firms that serve them each day, and where dividends are gradually replacing wages to provide regular income for everyone, as work becomes scarcer as a result of automation?

Imagine a world where every young person not only has a small inheritance with which to start their adult life, but also the opportunity to build its value by learning life skills?

Simon Rose is taking a well-earned break this week, so we’re taking the opportunity to bring you a talk given Gavin Oldham in August to the leading City of London think-tank Z/Yen

Presentation slides & polling results: https://www.shareradio.co.uk/media/8010/slides-for-zyen-august-2021-v3.pdf

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]]> 2965 The Bigger Picture: Afghanistan, food shortages and why we're in a 20-year financial crisis https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-afghanistan-food-shortages-and-why-were-in-a-20-year-financial-crisis-26-aug-21/ Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University gives his reflections on the West's withdrawal from Afghanistan, contrasting it to the previous Soviet withdrawal and pointing out how the Taliban has changed over two decades. He looks at the "ground truth" behind food shortages and gaps on the shelves, asking what can be done to ameliorate the situation. And he highlights an article that might set the cat among the pigeons, claiming that the pandemic-induced slump is in fact part of a 20-year financial crisis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 26 Aug 2021 19:45:54 -0000 The Bigger Picture: Afghanistan, food shortages and why we're in a 20-year financial crisis full Share Premium Ltd Professor Tim Evans shares his opinions on the crisis in Afghanistan, looking especially at its historical significance. Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University gives his reflections on the West's withdrawal from Afghanistan, contrasting it to the previous Soviet withdrawal and pointing out how the Taliban has changed over two decades. He looks at the "ground truth" behind food shortages and gaps on the shelves, asking what can be done to ameliorate the situation. And he highlights an article that might set the cat among the pigeons, claiming that the pandemic-induced slump is in fact part of a 20-year financial crisis. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University gives his reflections on the West's withdrawal from Afghanistan, contrasting it to the previous Soviet withdrawal and pointing out how the Taliban has changed over two decades. He looks at the "ground truth" behind food shortages and gaps on the shelves, asking what can be done to ameliorate the situation. And he highlights an article that might set the cat among the pigeons, claiming that the pandemic-induced slump is in fact part of a 20-year financial crisis.

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]]> 2009 The Bigger Picture: Why American isolationism is such a dangerous policy https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-why-american-isolationism-is-such-a-dangerous-policy-19-aug-21/ Political commentator Mike Indian asks, in the wake of the chaotic American withdrawal from Afghanistan, whether the USA's role as world policeman is over? He points out how very dangerous American isolationism is likely to be. Although recognising that Parliament's holding the American President in contempt will have little real effect, he believes that the Commons debate on the issue showed the House of Commons at its best, with some very powerful speeches and some very abashed ministers. He also looks at the state of the Labour Party ahead of its forthcoming party conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 19 Aug 2021 16:13:11 -0000 The Bigger Picture: Why American isolationism is such a dangerous policy full Share Premium Ltd Mike Indian shares his thoughts on the worsening situation in Afghanistan, and whether American isolationism can take the blame. Political commentator Mike Indian asks, in the wake of the chaotic American withdrawal from Afghanistan, whether the USA's role as world policeman is over? He points out how very dangerous American isolationism is likely to be. Although recognising that Parliament's holding the American President in contempt will have little real effect, he believes that the Commons debate on the issue showed the House of Commons at its best, with some very powerful speeches and some very abashed ministers. He also looks at the state of the Labour Party ahead of its forthcoming party conference. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike Indian asks, in the wake of the chaotic American withdrawal from Afghanistan, whether the USA's role as world policeman is over? He points out how very dangerous American isolationism is likely to be. Although recognising that Parliament's holding the American President in contempt will have little real effect, he believes that the Commons debate on the issue showed the House of Commons at its best, with some very powerful speeches and some very abashed ministers. He also looks at the state of the Labour Party ahead of its forthcoming party conference.

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]]> 1978 The Bigger Picture: Authoritarianism on the rise, the BoE's dilemma & the new era of UK security policy https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-authoritarianism-on-the-rise-the-boes-dilemma-the-new-era-of-uk-security-policy-12-aug-21/ Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University considers why the authoritarianism is on the rise around the world, even in the UK; is it something we should be concerned about? With debt at such levels, he discusses why the Bank of England under Andrew Bailey is caught between a rock and a hard place and so irritated by the House of Lords economic affairs committee. And, with HMS Queen Elizabeth heading a carrier strike group visiting 40 countries, he explains why the UK is heading into a new era of security policy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 13 Aug 2021 10:13:00 -0000 The Bigger Picture: Authoritarianism on the rise, the BoE's dilemma & the new era of UK security policy full Share Premium Ltd Professor Tim Evans looks at the recent growth of authoritarianism, high and rising debt levels, and the actions of the UK's military. Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University considers why the authoritarianism is on the rise around the world, even in the UK; is it something we should be concerned about? With debt at such levels, he discusses why the Bank of England under Andrew Bailey is caught between a rock and a hard place and so irritated by the House of Lords economic affairs committee. And, with HMS Queen Elizabeth heading a carrier strike group visiting 40 countries, he explains why the UK is heading into a new era of security policy. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University considers why the authoritarianism is on the rise around the world, even in the UK; is it something we should be concerned about? With debt at such levels, he discusses why the Bank of England under Andrew Bailey is caught between a rock and a hard place and so irritated by the House of Lords economic affairs committee. And, with HMS Queen Elizabeth heading a carrier strike group visiting 40 countries, he explains why the UK is heading into a new era of security policy.

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]]> 2073 The Bigger Picture: Buying political access, an end to cheap foreign travel & NHS falling in health rankings https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-buying-political-access-an-end-to-cheap-foreign-travel-nhs-falling-in-health-rankings-05-aug-21// Political commentator Mike Indian considers the issue of funding and access in politics and asks if there's a better system. With changes to the traffic light system and today's testing requirements, he wonders if foreign travel will once more become a privilege of the wealthy. He examines why the NHS has fallen down the international health rankings. And he welcomes one bit of good news, that musicians can once more tour Europe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 06 Aug 2021 12:45:00 -0000 The Bigger Picture: Buying political access, an end to cheap foreign travel & NHS falling in health rankings full Share Premium Ltd Simon Rose is joined by Mike Indian to discuss political funding, travel abroad, the state of the NHS, and much more. Political commentator Mike Indian considers the issue of funding and access in politics and asks if there's a better system. With changes to the traffic light system and today's testing requirements, he wonders if foreign travel will once more become a privilege of the wealthy. He examines why the NHS has fallen down the international health rankings. And he welcomes one bit of good news, that musicians can once more tour Europe. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike Indian considers the issue of funding and access in politics and asks if there's a better system. With changes to the traffic light system and today's testing requirements, he wonders if foreign travel will once more become a privilege of the wealthy. He examines why the NHS has fallen down the international health rankings. And he welcomes one bit of good news, that musicians can once more tour Europe.

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]]> 1907 The Bigger Picture: Death of the Californian Dream, Labour's Month of the Long Knives & reflections on Afghanistan https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-death-of-the-californian-dream-labours-month-of-the-long-knives-reflections-on-afghanistan-29-jul-21// Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University discusses why the Californian Dream is dying and why that should matter to us all. He looks at Keir Starmer's purging of the far left, attempting to make Labour a more moderate party that could bring some of those who parted under Jeremy Corbyn back into the fold. And he gives his thoughts on Lord Robertson's powerful reflections on our intervention in Afghanistan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sun, 01 Aug 2021 15:45:35 -0000 The Bigger Picture: Death of the Californian Dream, Labour's Month of the Long Knives & reflections on Afghanistan full Share Premium Ltd Tim Evans takes a look at Kier Starmers Labour party, the Californian dream, and the current situation in Afghanistan. Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University discusses why the Californian Dream is dying and why that should matter to us all. He looks at Keir Starmer's purging of the far left, attempting to make Labour a more moderate party that could bring some of those who parted under Jeremy Corbyn back into the fold. And he gives his thoughts on Lord Robertson's powerful reflections on our intervention in Afghanistan. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University discusses why the Californian Dream is dying and why that should matter to us all. He looks at Keir Starmer's purging of the far left, attempting to make Labour a more moderate party that could bring some of those who parted under Jeremy Corbyn back into the fold. And he gives his thoughts on Lord Robertson's powerful reflections on our intervention in Afghanistan.

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]]> 2242 The Bigger Picture: "Freedom Day", the pingdemic and the Cummings' interview https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-freedom-day-the-pingdemic-and-the-cummings-interview-22-jul-21// In the light of so-called "Freedom Day" and the pindemic, political commentator Mike Indian discusses with Simon Rose whether the government is breaking its contract with the public, opining that many of the problems appear to be caused by ineffective leadership at the top. It's a view reinforced by the explosive Dominic Cummings' interview on the BBC. It is Mike's contention that the Covid crisis will see the end of Boris Johnson's premiership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sat, 24 Jul 2021 12:12:00 -0000 The Bigger Picture: "Freedom Day", the pingdemic and the Cummings' interview full Share Premium Ltd Simon Rose and Mike Indian explore how both the pandemic and Dominic Cummings' interview could affect the political career of the Prime Minister. In the light of so-called "Freedom Day" and the pindemic, political commentator Mike Indian discusses with Simon Rose whether the government is breaking its contract with the public, opining that many of the problems appear to be caused by ineffective leadership at the top. It's a view reinforced by the explosive Dominic Cummings' interview on the BBC. It is Mike's contention that the Covid crisis will see the end of Boris Johnson's premiership. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices In the light of so-called "Freedom Day" and the pindemic, political commentator Mike Indian discusses with Simon Rose whether the government is breaking its contract with the public, opining that many of the problems appear to be caused by ineffective leadership at the top. It's a view reinforced by the explosive Dominic Cummings' interview on the BBC. It is Mike's contention that the Covid crisis will see the end of Boris Johnson's premiership.

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]]> 2033 The Bigger Picture: Are we returning to toll roads, the new regional "Great Game" & unrest in Cuba https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-are-we-returning-to-toll-roads-the-new-regional-great-game-unrest-in-cuba-15-jul-21/ Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University asks if we are going back to the future, with users of Britain's roads paying as they go as they used to with turnpikes in the Georgian era. If so, why can't our politicians admit that's where we are headed? As United States forces leave Afghanistan, he points out that a new regional "Great Game" is looming. And, as unrest erupts in Cuba, he wonders if the regime there knows that its days are numbered. Visit www.shareradio.co.uk for more .. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sat, 17 Jul 2021 09:41:00 -0000 The Bigger Picture: Are we returning to toll roads, the new regional "Great Game" & unrest in Cuba full Share Premium Ltd The future of road taxation, Afghanistan and Cuba are all in the balance Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University asks if we are going back to the future, with users of Britain's roads paying as they go as they used to with turnpikes in the Georgian era. If so, why can't our politicians admit that's where we are headed? As United States forces leave Afghanistan, he points out that a new regional "Great Game" is looming. And, as unrest erupts in Cuba, he wonders if the regime there knows that its days are numbered. Visit www.shareradio.co.uk for more .. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University asks if we are going back to the future, with users of Britain's roads paying as they go as they used to with turnpikes in the Georgian era. If so, why can't our politicians admit that's where we are headed? As United States forces leave Afghanistan, he points out that a new regional "Great Game" is looming. And, as unrest erupts in Cuba, he wonders if the regime there knows that its days are numbered.

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]]> 1910 The Bigger Picture: The challenges for Sajid Javid and why Batley & Spen is so important for Labour https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-the-challenges-for-sajid-javid-and-why-batley-spen-is-so-important-for-labour-08-jul-21/ Mike Indian looks at the challenges being faced by Sajid Javid as the new Secretary of State for Health and what changes it is likely to bring in the Cabinet's response to the Covid pandemic. In the wake of Matt Hancock's resignation, he raises renewed concerns about those people who advise our senior politicians. And he explains why the result of the Batley & Spen by-election is more important to Labour than people think and why it should serve as a wake-up call to Keir Starmer. Visit www.shareradio.co.uk for more .. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 08 Jul 2021 17:30:00 -0000 The Bigger Picture: The challenges for Sajid Javid and why Batley & Spen is so important for Labour full Share Premium Ltd Simon and Mike Indian on health-economy balancing, and the by-election win Mike Indian looks at the challenges being faced by Sajid Javid as the new Secretary of State for Health and what changes it is likely to bring in the Cabinet's response to the Covid pandemic. In the wake of Matt Hancock's resignation, he raises renewed concerns about those people who advise our senior politicians. And he explains why the result of the Batley & Spen by-election is more important to Labour than people think and why it should serve as a wake-up call to Keir Starmer. Visit www.shareradio.co.uk for more .. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mike Indian looks at the challenges being faced by Sajid Javid as the new Secretary of State for Health and what changes it is likely to bring in the Cabinet's response to the Covid pandemic. In the wake of Matt Hancock's resignation, he raises renewed concerns about those people who advise our senior politicians. And he explains why the result of the Batley & Spen by-election is more important to Labour than people think and why it should serve as a wake-up call to Keir Starmer.

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]]> 1869 The Bigger Picture: de Gaulle was right all along, reflections on post-communist Europe and GB News https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-de-gaulle-was-right-all-along-reflections-on-post-communist-europe-and-gb-news-01-jul-21/ Five years on from the EU referendum, Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University asks if General de Gaulle was prophetic in realising that the UK would not be a good fit for the European Community. He considers how Brexit is changing the balance of economic power. 30 years since he arrived in Slovakia as adviser to the Prime Minister, Tim reflects on post-communist Central Europe and why tensions are mounting between the EU and Hungary & Polance. And he looks at the launch and impact of GB News. Visit www.shareradio.co.uk for more .. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 02 Jul 2021 20:48:00 -0000 The Bigger Picture: de Gaulle was right all along, reflections on post-communist Europe and GB News full Share Premium Ltd Simon Rose and Tim Evans take a long look at the EU and the impact of The UK's membership and departure Five years on from the EU referendum, Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University asks if General de Gaulle was prophetic in realising that the UK would not be a good fit for the European Community. He considers how Brexit is changing the balance of economic power. 30 years since he arrived in Slovakia as adviser to the Prime Minister, Tim reflects on post-communist Central Europe and why tensions are mounting between the EU and Hungary & Polance. And he looks at the launch and impact of GB News. Visit www.shareradio.co.uk for more .. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Five years on from the EU referendum, Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University asks if General de Gaulle was prophetic in realising that the UK would not be a good fit for the European Community. He considers how Brexit is changing the balance of economic power. 30 years since he arrived in Slovakia as adviser to the Prime Minister, Tim reflects on post-communist Central Europe and why tensions are mounting between the EU and Hungary & Polance. And he looks at the launch and impact of GB News.

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]]> 1966 The Bigger Picture: What does Chesham mean and are there different Covid rules for the elite and us? https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-what-does-chesham-mean-and-are-there-different-covid-rules-for-the-elite-and-us-24-jun-21/ Mike Indian ponders what the consequences of the Chesham by-election could be for the major political parties. Is it a flash in the pan or a precursor of something bigger? With Covid rules appearing to be different for the G7 leaders and UEFA officials, is there one set of rules for most of us and a different set for the elite? What does the changing leadership of the DUP mean for Northern Irish politics? And he looks at the changes in Labour's backroom team. Visit www.shareradio.co.uk for more .. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 24 Jun 2021 20:27:00 -0000 The Bigger Picture: What does Chesham mean and are there different Covid rules for the elite and us? full Share Premium Ltd Are there lessons to be learnt from the Liberal Democrat vistory in Chesham - Mike Indian and Simon Rose discuss .. Mike Indian ponders what the consequences of the Chesham by-election could be for the major political parties. Is it a flash in the pan or a precursor of something bigger? With Covid rules appearing to be different for the G7 leaders and UEFA officials, is there one set of rules for most of us and a different set for the elite? What does the changing leadership of the DUP mean for Northern Irish politics? And he looks at the changes in Labour's backroom team. Visit www.shareradio.co.uk for more .. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mike Indian ponders what the consequences of the Chesham by-election could be for the major political parties. Is it a flash in the pan or a precursor of something bigger? With Covid rules appearing to be different for the G7 leaders and UEFA officials, is there one set of rules for most of us and a different set for the elite? What does the changing leadership of the DUP mean for Northern Irish politics? And he looks at the changes in Labour's backroom team.

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]]> 1924 The Bigger Picture: Liberal Democrats - the long journey to Chesham & Amersham https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-liberal-democrats-the-long-journey-to-chesham-amersham-18-jun-21/ The news that Sarah Green has wrested the constituency of Chesham and Amersham off the Conservatives for the first time in its history merits a look back over the Liberal Democrat's long decline. The centre ground is not an easy place to be in politics, and the new MP has needed the frequent sight of HS2 bulldozers and stormtroopers to get her majority - but she's done it. This look-back over Liberal Democrat history with Simon Rose and Mike Indian was first published in October 2019, just before the last General Election. Visit www.shareradio.co.uk for more .. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Sat, 19 Jun 2021 16:29:00 -0000 The Bigger Picture: Liberal Democrats - the long journey to Chesham & Amersham full Share Premium Ltd In the wake of the Liberal Democrats' stunning by-election win, we take a long look back at their history The news that Sarah Green has wrested the constituency of Chesham and Amersham off the Conservatives for the first time in its history merits a look back over the Liberal Democrat's long decline. The centre ground is not an easy place to be in politics, and the new MP has needed the frequent sight of HS2 bulldozers and stormtroopers to get her majority - but she's done it. This look-back over Liberal Democrat history with Simon Rose and Mike Indian was first published in October 2019, just before the last General Election. Visit www.shareradio.co.uk for more .. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices The news that Sarah Green has wrested the constituency of Chesham and Amersham off the Conservatives for the first time in its history merits a look back over the Liberal Democrat's long decline. The centre ground is not an easy place to be in politics, and the new MP has needed the frequent sight of HS2 bulldozers and stormtroopers to get her majority - but she's done it. This look-back over Liberal Democrat history with Simon Rose and Mike Indian was first published in October 2019, just before the last General Election.

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]]> 1585 The Bigger Picture: The G7 in Cornwall, Portugal & the Green List and unlawful Covid contracts https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-the-g7-in-cornwall-portugal-the-green-list-and-unlawful-covid-contracts-10-jun-21/ Political commentator Mike Indian asks what the G7 meeting in Cornwall might mean for the so-called Special Relationship between the UK and the United States. He discusses Portugal being abruptly removed from the Green List and assesses what changes to personal freedom might happen on June 21st, asking if it's right that government should control our lives in such detail. And he looks at the High Court ruling that the Government acted unlawfully over the granting of a £560,000 Covid contract. Hrkn to www.shareradio.co.uk for more .. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 10 Jun 2021 20:08:00 -0000 The Bigger Picture: The G7 in Cornwall, Portugal & the Green List and unlawful Covid contracts full Share Premium Ltd Buoyed up by the strong start from the G7 finance ministers' meeting, how much progress can be made in St. Ives? Political commentator Mike Indian asks what the G7 meeting in Cornwall might mean for the so-called Special Relationship between the UK and the United States. He discusses Portugal being abruptly removed from the Green List and assesses what changes to personal freedom might happen on June 21st, asking if it's right that government should control our lives in such detail. And he looks at the High Court ruling that the Government acted unlawfully over the granting of a £560,000 Covid contract. Hrkn to www.shareradio.co.uk for more .. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike Indian asks what the G7 meeting in Cornwall might mean for the so-called Special Relationship between the UK and the United States. He discusses Portugal being abruptly removed from the Green List and assesses what changes to personal freedom might happen on June 21st, asking if it's right that government should control our lives in such detail. And he looks at the High Court ruling that the Government acted unlawfully over the granting of a £560,000 Covid contract.

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]]> 1905 The Bigger Picture: Tory opposition to planning reforms, Germany's reliance on Russian energy & the EU and Switzerland https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-tory-opposition-to-planning-reforms-germanys-reliance-on-russian-energy-the-eu-and-switzerland-04-jun-21/ Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University delves into the Government's proposals for boosting housebuilding and reviving ideas of a home-owning democracy, wondering if it will come under attack from the Conservative Party's own MPs. He discusses why Germany is becoming ever more reliant on Russian energy and how it will constrain international relations in the future. And he questions the flexibility of the EU's outlook on trade after an eight-year attempt to do a trade deal with Switzerland collapsed. Hrkn to www.shareradio.co.uk for more .. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Fri, 04 Jun 2021 19:06:00 -0000 The Bigger Picture: Tory opposition to planning reforms, Germany's reliance on Russian energy & the EU and Switzerland full Share Premium Ltd Is more house-building the answer to a home-owning democracy? Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University delves into the Government's proposals for boosting housebuilding and reviving ideas of a home-owning democracy, wondering if it will come under attack from the Conservative Party's own MPs. He discusses why Germany is becoming ever more reliant on Russian energy and how it will constrain international relations in the future. And he questions the flexibility of the EU's outlook on trade after an eight-year attempt to do a trade deal with Switzerland collapsed. Hrkn to www.shareradio.co.uk for more .. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University delves into the Government's proposals for boosting housebuilding and reviving ideas of a home-owning democracy, wondering if it will come under attack from the Conservative Party's own MPs. He discusses why Germany is becoming ever more reliant on Russian energy and how it will constrain international relations in the future. And he questions the flexibility of the EU's outlook on trade after an eight-year attempt to do a trade deal with Switzerland collapsed.

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]]> 2097 The Bigger Picture: Dominic Cummings' testimony, Labour & Batley and Spen and the BBC & Bashir https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-dominic-cummings-testimony-labour-batley-and-spen-and-the-bbc-bashir-27-may-21/ Mike Indian looks at the explosive claims made by Dominic Cummings, asking what his testimony tells us about the Prime Minister and the Government – and what it tells us about Cummings himself. He looks ahead to the Batley & Spen by-election and predicts what the result might be. He considers the political ramifications of the Martin Bashir scandal for the BBC. And he looks at Northern Ireland politics now that Edwin Poots has taken over the leadership of the DUP. Hrkn to www.shareradio.co.uk for more .. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 27 May 2021 23:00:00 -0000 The Bigger Picture: Dominic Cummings' testimony, Labour & Batley and Spen and the BBC & Bashir full Share Premium Ltd Political commentator Mike Indian discusses the fall-out from Cummings with Simon Rose Mike Indian looks at the explosive claims made by Dominic Cummings, asking what his testimony tells us about the Prime Minister and the Government – and what it tells us about Cummings himself. He looks ahead to the Batley & Spen by-election and predicts what the result might be. He considers the political ramifications of the Martin Bashir scandal for the BBC. And he looks at Northern Ireland politics now that Edwin Poots has taken over the leadership of the DUP. Hrkn to www.shareradio.co.uk for more .. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Mike Indian looks at the explosive claims made by Dominic Cummings, asking what his testimony tells us about the Prime Minister and the Government – and what it tells us about Cummings himself. He looks ahead to the Batley & Spen by-election and predicts what the result might be. He considers the political ramifications of the Martin Bashir scandal for the BBC. And he looks at Northern Ireland politics now that Edwin Poots has taken over the leadership of the DUP.

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]]> 1910 The Bigger Picture: How net zero could make us richer, the new age of the train & GB News https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-how-net-zero-could-make-us-richer-the-new-age-of-the-train-gb-news-20-may-21/ Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University looks the volte-face from the International Energy Agency's volte-face and how the move towards net zero could make us richer. He also ponders some possible political implications of the end of the era of oil and gas. He looks at the history of the role of the state in Britain's railways and asks if the government's shake-up of the UK rail system could usher in a new age of the train. And he wonders what the impact of GB News could be on TV's currently homogenised news output. Hrkn to www.shareradio.co.uk for more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 20 May 2021 14:56:00 -0000 full Share Premium Ltd Bitcoin, the environment, Great British Railways and more .. Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University looks the volte-face from the International Energy Agency's volte-face and how the move towards net zero could make us richer. He also ponders some possible political implications of the end of the era of oil and gas. He looks at the history of the role of the state in Britain's railways and asks if the government's shake-up of the UK rail system could usher in a new age of the train. And he wonders what the impact of GB News could be on TV's currently homogenised news output. Hrkn to www.shareradio.co.uk for more... Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University looks the volte-face from the International Energy Agency's volte-face and how the move towards net zero could make us richer. He also ponders some possible political implications of the end of the era of oil and gas. He looks at the history of the role of the state in Britain's railways and asks if the government's shake-up of the UK rail system could usher in a new age of the train. And he wonders what the impact of GB News could be on TV's currently homogenised news output.

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]]> 2161 The Bigger Picture: Interpreting the recent election results, Starmer's botched reshuffle & the Queen's Speech https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-interpreting-the-recent-election-results-starmers-botched-reshuffle-the-queens-speech-13-may-21/ Political commentator Mike Indian looks at the recent election results and what its poor performance might mean for Labour. But he also points out problems for the Conservatives in some of its traditional heartland. He assesses the problems facing Keir Starmer after his botched reshuffle. And he reflects upon a very different Queen's Speech and laments some of the missed opportunities in its content. Hrkn to www.shareradio.co.uk for more .. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 13 May 2021 15:20:00 -0000 full Share Premium Ltd Labour in confusion, Conservatives in flux and the Queen's Speech Political commentator Mike Indian looks at the recent election results and what its poor performance might mean for Labour. But he also points out problems for the Conservatives in some of its traditional heartland. He assesses the problems facing Keir Starmer after his botched reshuffle. And he reflects upon a very different Queen's Speech and laments some of the missed opportunities in its content. Hrkn to www.shareradio.co.uk for more .. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike Indian looks at the recent election results and what its poor performance might mean for Labour. But he also points out problems for the Conservatives in some of its traditional heartland. He assesses the problems facing Keir Starmer after his botched reshuffle. And he reflects upon a very different Queen's Speech and laments some of the missed opportunities in its content.

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]]> 1704 The Bigger Picture: What is the future for Labour, America's socialist soul & Iran cosying up to Venezuela https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-what-is-the-future-for-labour-americas-socialist-soul-iran-cosying-up-to-venezuela-06-may-21/ Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University asks what the future is for Labour, wondering whether the party needs a strategic refresh, possibly even linking up with the Libdems, if it's to avoid the fate of many left-wing parties in Europe. He discusses why, despite the common perception of the USA, America has always had a socialist side to it, dating back to its earliest European settlers. And he expresses concern about the way in which Iran and Venezuela appear to have become bedfellows, helping each other to avoid the effects of sanctions. Hrkn to www.shareradio.co.uk for more .. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 06 May 2021 10:13:00 -0000 The Bigger Picture: What is the future for Labour, America's socialist soul & Iran cosying up to Venezuela full Share Premium Ltd Recorded on election day 6th May - Professor Tim Evans considers Labour's future Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University asks what the future is for Labour, wondering whether the party needs a strategic refresh, possibly even linking up with the Libdems, if it's to avoid the fate of many left-wing parties in Europe. He discusses why, despite the common perception of the USA, America has always had a socialist side to it, dating back to its earliest European settlers. And he expresses concern about the way in which Iran and Venezuela appear to have become bedfellows, helping each other to avoid the effects of sanctions. Hrkn to www.shareradio.co.uk for more .. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University asks what the future is for Labour, wondering whether the party needs a strategic refresh, possibly even linking up with the Libdems, if it's to avoid the fate of many left-wing parties in Europe. He discusses why, despite the common perception of the USA, America has always had a socialist side to it, dating back to its earliest European settlers. And he expresses concern about the way in which Iran and Venezuela appear to have become bedfellows, helping each other to avoid the effects of sanctions.

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]]> 2078 The Bigger Picture: Decorating Downing Street, Dominic Cummings, Arlene Fisher & Biden's 1st 100 Days https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-decorating-downing-street-dominic-cummings-arlene-fisher-bidens-1st-100-days-29-apr-21/ Political commentator Mike Indian looks at the rumpus over who paid to redecorate Boris Johnson's Downing Street flat and at the allegations made against the Prime Minister by Dominic Cummings. He also looks at the complexity of Northern Irish politics in the wake of Arlene Foster's resignation. And he looks across the Atlantic to assess Joe Biden's first 100 days as President. He begins, though, with a look at Ed Balls Day. Hrkn to www.shareradio.co.uk for more .. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 29 Apr 2021 15:34:00 -0000 full Share Premium Ltd Accounting for Downing Street decoration, Joe Biden turns 100 days, and more .. Political commentator Mike Indian looks at the rumpus over who paid to redecorate Boris Johnson's Downing Street flat and at the allegations made against the Prime Minister by Dominic Cummings. He also looks at the complexity of Northern Irish politics in the wake of Arlene Foster's resignation. And he looks across the Atlantic to assess Joe Biden's first 100 days as President. He begins, though, with a look at Ed Balls Day. Hrkn to www.shareradio.co.uk for more .. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike Indian looks at the rumpus over who paid to redecorate Boris Johnson's Downing Street flat and at the allegations made against the Prime Minister by Dominic Cummings. He also looks at the complexity of Northern Irish politics in the wake of Arlene Foster's resignation. And he looks across the Atlantic to assess Joe Biden's first 100 days as President. He begins, though, with a look at Ed Balls Day.

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]]> 2018 The Bigger Picture: Classical liberalism's success, central bank digital currencies & why the UK needs Labour https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-classical-liberalisms-success-central-bank-digital-currencies-why-the-uk-needs-labour-22-apr-21/ Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University looks at how much life in the UK has changed over the past 40 years and how much that owes to the philosophies of Classical Liberals. He ponders the future of money in the light of the race for Central Bank Digital Currencies. And he considers why the future of the UK could depend upon a revival of Labour's fortunes in England. Hrkn to www.shareradio.co.uk for more .. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 22 Apr 2021 16:15:00 -0000 full Share Premium Ltd The role of classic liberalism in changing Britain, central banks warming to digital currencies, and more .. Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University looks at how much life in the UK has changed over the past 40 years and how much that owes to the philosophies of Classical Liberals. He ponders the future of money in the light of the race for Central Bank Digital Currencies. And he considers why the future of the UK could depend upon a revival of Labour's fortunes in England. Hrkn to www.shareradio.co.uk for more .. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University looks at how much life in the UK has changed over the past 40 years and how much that owes to the philosophies of Classical Liberals. He ponders the future of money in the light of the race for Central Bank Digital Currencies. And he considers why the future of the UK could depend upon a revival of Labour's fortunes in England.

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]]> 2279 The Bigger Picture: Cameron and Greensill, Northern Ireland and the Scottish elections https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-cameron-and-greensill-northern-ireland-and-the-scottish-elections-15-apr-21/ Political commentator Mike Indian looks at David Cameron and the Greensill scandal. He believes the existing system governing lobbying needs tightening up and suggests ways in which it can and should be made fairer and more transparent. He also examines the problems being faced in Northern Ireland at present and looks ahead to the Scottish elections. Hrkn to www.shareradio.co.uk for more .. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Wed, 14 Apr 2021 23:00:00 -0000 The Bigger Picture: Cameron and Greensill, Northern Ireland and the Scottish elections full Share Premium Ltd Mike Indian and Simon Rose discusses the ethics of excess lobbying Political commentator Mike Indian looks at David Cameron and the Greensill scandal. He believes the existing system governing lobbying needs tightening up and suggests ways in which it can and should be made fairer and more transparent. He also examines the problems being faced in Northern Ireland at present and looks ahead to the Scottish elections. Hrkn to www.shareradio.co.uk for more .. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Political commentator Mike Indian looks at David Cameron and the Greensill scandal. He believes the existing system governing lobbying needs tightening up and suggests ways in which it can and should be made fairer and more transparent. He also examines the problems being faced in Northern Ireland at present and looks ahead to the Scottish elections.

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]]> 2392 The Bigger Picture: The Duke of Edinburgh, Covid's help to the economy, Scotland & business & who won the war? https://www.shareradio.co.uk/podcasts/the-bigger-picture-the-duke-of-edinburgh-covids-help-to-the-economy-scotland-business-who-won-the-war-09-apr-21/ Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University pays tribute to HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, the longest-serving consort in British history. He discusses whether Covid might end up boosting the UK economy rather than harming it. He wonders why Scotland's ruling politicians are so unsympathetic towards business. And he looks at a new book that says that Western historians of the Second World War have always underestimated the importance of the Russian role in defeating the Nazis. Hrkn to www.shareradio.co.uk for more .. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Thu, 08 Apr 2021 23:00:00 -0000 The Bigger Picture: The Duke of Edinburgh, Covid's help to the economy, Scotland & business & who won the war? full Share Premium Ltd Simon and Tim Evans discuss the Duke of Edinburgh's legacy, inflation and the post-Covid economy .. Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University pays tribute to HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, the longest-serving consort in British history. He discusses whether Covid might end up boosting the UK economy rather than harming it. He wonders why Scotland's ruling politicians are so unsympathetic towards business. And he looks at a new book that says that Western historians of the Second World War have always underestimated the importance of the Russian role in defeating the Nazis. Hrkn to www.shareradio.co.uk for more .. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices Professor Tim Evans of Middlesex University pays tribute to HRH The Duke of Edinburgh, the longest-serving consort in British history. He discusses whether Covid might end up boosting the UK economy rather than harming it. He wonders why Scotland's ruling politicians are so unsympathetic towards business. And he looks at a new book that says that Western historians of the Second World War have always underestimated the importance of the Russian role in defeating the Nazis.

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