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Dominic Cummings has spoken, and—no surprise—he’s not impressed. The Tories are “intellectually dead,” Kemi Badenoch is a “bad joke,” and Nigel Farage is more famous than the entire shadow cabinet combined. But while Badenoch’s allies insist she just needs time, time is precisely what she doesn’t have. The Conservatives are slipping, Reform is rising, and Farage is relishing the fight. With MPs getting nervous and rumours swirling of a Tory-Reform pact, could the unthinkable be on the cards? In this edition of Despatch, William Atkinson explores whether the Tories’ only way forward is a deal with their greatest rival—or if Badenoch can outmanoeuvre Farage before it’s too late. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Political Meltdown: Labour Stumbles, Tories Collapse
Sir Keir Starmer just hit the reset button on his struggling government, but will voters buy it? We break down his six-hour crisis meeting, the economic warning signs, and whether Labour can regain control of the narrative. Plus: The Conservatives are staring into the political abyss—can they claw their way back? And with tech giants eyeing greener pastures abroad, how can Britain stay in the game? Sharp analysis from Conservative Home’s William Atkinson and City AM’s Alys Denby. No spin, just the hard questions. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Despatch: Imagine a Britain where you can just do things
Is Britain losing its edge? While US entrepreneurs are launching rockets, breaking the sound barrier, and rewriting the rules of innovation, the UK is stuck in a cycle of red tape and hesitation. Ross Kempsell, member of the House of Lords, delivers sharp, no-nonsense analysis on why Britain must embrace a bold, founder-first mindset—or risk falling further behind. Despatch is a fresh addition to The Capitalist, bringing you standout writing. This article was read by Benjamin Wilson. Follow Ross Kempsell and CapX on X for more sharp insights. And for unmissable analysis straight from Westminster, subscribe to CapX’s daily briefings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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The Cost of Defiance: Can the UK Survive the Trump Effect?
Is Britain’s post-Brexit plan coming undone? As the US torpedoes the OECD’s global tax deal, the UK’s fiscal strategy is left in limbo—was it too quick to play by the rules? Meanwhile, Nigel Farage’s Reform UK is shaking up the political landscape, but with public regret over Brexit at an all-time high, where does that leave the country? And on defence, while Lithuania and Estonia ramp up spending under Trump’s “constructive pressure,” Britain dithers—will Labour’s caution leave the UK exposed? Host Marc Sidwell is joined by defence expert Robert Fox and US politics specialist James Boys to break it all down. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Despatch: Can Rachel Reeves get growth back on track?
The new Government faces a tall order: it must deliver on the same growth promises others have made, but do it better. A tough task, especially with tensions brewing between Rachel Reeves and colleagues pushing their own agendas.Despatch is a fresh addition to The Capitalist, delivering standout writing from the team behind CapX's unmissable daily newsletters. This article was written by independent economist Julian Jessop and narrated by Benjamin Wilson. For more sharp analysis like this, subscribe to CapX’s daily briefings straight from the heart of Westminster. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
The Capitalist is the podcast that champions free markets, fresh ideas, and thoughtful solutions. Join sharp minds from business, politics, and beyond for intelligent debate and optimistic conversations about building a brighter, market-driven future for Britain. Brought to you by the team behind CapX's unmissable daily briefings from the heart of Westminster. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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