How To Win An Election

• How To Learn From Former PMs

  The political masterminds are answering your questions this week, including - should Keir Starmer look to Harold Wilson, or ignore historical precedents? Can politicians make the case for borrowing more? And what can Reform learn from the Lib Dems about coming second?Send your comments and questions to [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• How To Call A Cobra Emergency Meeting

  The government has held a meeting of the Cobra committee to discuss the Israel-Iran crisis - but how important is it really during a national emergency, and is it the UK's version of the White House Situation Room?The political masterminds also discuss the political impact of backing America during a conflict, and whether Keir Starmer can start ignoring Kemi Badenoch at prime minister's questions.Send your comments and questions to [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• How Reform Plans Another Election Upset

  The political masterminds ask whether Rachel Reeves' Spending Review charts a course to victory at the next General Election, before turning to another set of national elections - can Reform UK win in Labour's heartlands when Welsh voters go to the polls in a year's time?And who will win the Lib Dem KitKat of victory?Send your comments and questions to [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• How To Stop A Spending Review Revolt

  With tough choices facing the government, the political masterminds look at what goes on behind the scenes ahead of a spending review - and how reluctant ministers are brought into line.And as the Tories finally put the boot into the Liz Truss legacy, have they found a new strategy on the economy - and will anyone notice?Send your comments and questions to [email protected] Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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• How To Bring In An Outsider, Tsar, Or GOAT

  The political masterminds are joined by former Tory cabinet minister David Gauke, fresh from leading the sentencing review for Keir Starmer's government. When does bringing people into the big tent work, and when is does it go wrong? They talk about Tony Blair's tsars, Gordon Brown's GOATS and Chris Grayling's gaffe.They also discuss cabinet tussles over the spending review, and Robert Jenrick's vigilante video tackling fare dodgers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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