Reasons to be cheerful

Andy Burnham has promised to make Labour MPs feel "happy and fulfilled" by easing party discipline and turning the Whips' Office into something more like an HR department. It's a very different approach to Keir Starmer's leadership - but will it work?Ed Vaizey unpacks the politic ... Show More

In the penultimate PMQs before the summer recess, Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy and Shadow Housing Secretary James Cleverly face off in the Commons - but with questions hanging over Nigel Farage's future, there's surprisingly little mention of the Reform UK leader...Ed Vaizey ... Show More

Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with James Marriott and Charlotte Ivers.Why is Andy Burnham taking a "one-and-done" approach to Cabinet appointments? And who is reading Keir Starmer's Substack? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. 

coping mechanisms + the importance of a big cry + a new book recommendation + me just exposing myself for 30 minutes (on a serious note this weeks been tough but feel like this coming week will be so much better) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. Learn ... Show More

Scott, Ewan and Josh tackle the week's breaking news stories.<hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> 

Scott, Josh and Ewan discuss the week's biggest news stories. <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> 

<p>Giles, Esther and Kitty Coren try and find a column idea from this week's papers; from bad holiday destinations and the Mosely family name to posh vegetarian meals and racism in cricket. Giles is riding on a high after a well received column, Esther tells the less than romanti ... Show More

Join Sam Matterface, Alex Crook and Kevin Hatchard as we look back on the final which had everything, drama, controversy and sadly penalties... Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. 

Scott and Josh discuss the week's biggest news stories. <hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p> 

Smug, Holmes, and Duncan talk through the week’s events. ruthlesspodcast.com Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices 

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Join Sam Matterface, Alex Crook and Scott Minto as we take a look back at the midweek fixtures and preview all the Premier League action to come this weekend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information. 

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