Labour's dramatic cabinet reshuffle sees David Lammy becoming Deputy PM after Angela Rayner's resignation over a stamp duty scandal. The changes tilt Labour toward the centre ground while Nigel Farage's Reform UK surges in polls with Trump-styl...

Reform UK has seized the political narrative this summer while traditional parties remain conspicuously quiet. Nigel Farage's theatrical press events have kept his party dominating headlines as polling shows them pulling ahead, capitalising on ...

A comprehensive weekly round-up of the biggest stories in UK news, politics and sport through a centre-right lens. We examine the escalating global energy crisis, immigration debates, and political developments while providing straightforward a...

Britain stands at an economic crossroads eerily reminiscent of the 1970s crisis, with Chancellor Rachel Reeves steering the country toward what The Telegraph warns could be a humiliating IMF bailout. What began as promises of prudent fiscal man...

What happens when unelected foreign judges can overrule the will of Parliament? This provocative question sits at the heart of the debate surrounding the UK's membership in the European Convention on Human Rights.The argument for withdr...

The numbers don't lie, but they rarely tell the full story. UK inflation has surged to a staggering 3.8% – a 19-month high that's sent shockwaves through an already fragile economy. This isn't just economic data; it's a harsh reality crushing f...

We dive into the UK's economic challenges as Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares for a tough autumn budget needing to raise £20 billion, with controversial "sin taxes" on the table and housing market concerns mounting. The Premier League returns ...

Britain faces unprecedented Nordic heatwaves while confidence in the UK economy reaches a potential nadir under Labour's watch. The government's approach to domestic and international affairs raises serious questions about its effectiveness and...

Channel crossings have surpassed 25,000 this year while Labour's promise to smash people-smuggling gangs remains unfulfilled. Keir Starmer entered office promising control but has delivered what appears to be continuity of the previous governme...

Labour's new government introduces controversial policies while facing economic challenges and internal party tensions in their first weeks of power.• Proposal to lower voting age to 16 criticised as potential electoral engineering to f...

The UK economy stands on the brink of stagflation with 3.6% inflation and 1.2% growth, while the IMF warns Chancellor Reeves to raise taxes, scrap the pension triple lock, or introduce NHS co-payments. This analysis examines Britain's precariou...

The political tectonic plates are shifting beneath Westminster as Keir Starmer's government faces multiple simultaneous crises demanding decisive action. Escalating Middle East tensions are testing Labour's foreign policy credentials, exposing ...

The Scottish National Party's nearly two-decade rule at Holyrood represents a significant failure of governance, with their obsession with independence overshadowing effective management of public services and the economy. Their record reveals ...

Labour's catastrophic poll decline reveals a cabinet lacking the talent, vision, and experience required to maintain its 2024 election victory, with Keir Starmer's approval ratings plummeting to a historic low of -46 within his first year.<...

The Scottish Parliament at Holyrood has failed to deliver on its promises after twenty-one years, becoming a costly and ineffective institution that has deepened divisions rather than healing them. A radical solution is proposed: abolish Holyro...

From towering intellects to Twitter soundbites—our latest episode examines the breathtaking collapse of Britain's parliamentary culture. We trace the journey from Margaret Thatcher's rigorous economic arguments and John Smith's principled eloqu...

Hi there!  Welcome to my selection of podcasts reflecting my personal choice of UK news, sport and politics from a centre-right perpective.I hope that you find them both informative and enjoyable.RegardsBob M

Rachel Reeves' economic stewardship stands at a critical crossroads as the UK plunges deeper into a fiscal nightmare. June 2025's borrowing figures tell a devastating story: £20.7 billion borrowed in a single month—the second highest June figur...

The Premier League transfer window is heating up with Manchester United signing Brentford's Brian Mbumo for £55m, while Arsenal swoops for Chelsea's Noni Madiwik and Valencia's Christian Mosquera. British athletes continue making headlines with...

A personal rant regarding the UK government's reckless spending on grants to Singapore and electric vehicles.