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Devolution confusion?

09.24.2020

Adam Boulton and guests discuss the new restrictions imposed across the UK in response to the rising cases of coronavirus.Too far or not far enough? And with differences of approach by the devolved nations as Scotland and Northern Ireland go ...

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09.24.2020 Devolution confusion? Adam Boulton and guests discuss the new restrictions imposed across the UK in response to the rising cases of coronavirus.Too far or not far enough? And with differences of approach by the devolved nations as Scotland and Northern Ireland go ...
09.17.2020 Coronavirus: Testing Times Adam Boulton and guests examine what the Prime Minister calls 'huge problems' with the coronavirus testing system as infections increase across the UK.They also discuss this week's movements on Brexit and the topic that's got much of Westminster chatting - ...
09.10.2020 Brexit: Breaking international law The All Out Politics podcast returns with new issues on old favourites.Is Operation Moonshot a long-shot as the Prime Minister points to enhanced testing as a way out of the current rise in coronavirus?And what about the admission by a ...
08.20.2020 Introducing...Polonium & the Piano Player Two Russians agents release a miniature nuclear weapon in a 5-star London hotel. But former KGB spy Alexander Litvinenko is not the only victim? For the full series, search 'Polonium & the Piano Player.'From Sky News StoryCast.
07.30.2020 The war on fat In the week the Prime Minister begins a campaign to help people lose weight after the coronavirus outbreak, Adam Boulton and guests assess whether the PM's war on fat will have the desired effect.The plans include a ban on junk ...
07.23.2020 Johnson v Starmer and the UK v Russia Adam Boulton and guests discuss the relationship between the UK and Russia after a parliamentary report on Moscow's activities.It concluded the British government took its eye off the ball and was slow to recognise the potential threat to its democratic ...
07.16.2020 China: Which way after Huawei? Adam Boulton and guests discuss the UK's delicate relations with China and Russia after the Huawei news and claims of Russian hacking.The government's decision to remove Huawei technology from the 5G network by 2027 has added to tensions with China ...
07.09.2020 Shifting the narrative As the economy becomes the focal point of the government's response to the coronavirus pandemic, Adam Boulton and guests examine the measures outlined by the Chancellor to boost consumer spending and jobs. They also discuss the fallout from the Prime ...
06.25.2020 Brexit - Four years on 'National hibernation is coming to an end' according to the Prime Minister, signalling a further easing of the lockdown. Adam Boulton and guests examine the political consequences of the decision as scientists warn the move is not without its risks.They ...
06.18.2020 A government in control? Adam Boulton and guests assess how things are going for the government in the week a Premier League footballer forced a u-turn over free school meals in England and additional lockdown measures were eased to allow non-essential shops to re-open.However, ...
06.12.2020 Easing the lockdown: the politics versus the science Adam Boulton and guests discuss the tension between scientific advice and political decision making over the coronavirus response.An uncomfortable dilemma for the Prime Minister as lockdown measures are gradually eased but not enough for all pupils to return to school.And ...
06.04.2020 George Floyd death - politics and protest Adam Boulton guests discuss the fallout from the killing of George Floyd in America which has exposed racial fault lines and prompted protests across the US and Europe.They also reflect on the Public Health England report highlighting the disproportionate impact ...
05.28.2020 Advisers advise but do they decide? Advisers advise and politicians decide, as the saying goes, and the Prime Minister has decided that his man stays put.In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, a political controversy as Boris Johnson's senior adviser Dominic Cummings is accused of breaking ...
05.21.2020 The blame game begins Adam Boulton and guests examine the care homes controversy and how it has become the focal point of political and social debate.They discuss the blame game that appears to be opening up between ministers and scientists over the advice given ...
05.14.2020 The economic consequences of the pandemic The economy takes centre stage on this week's All Out Politics podcast as Adam Boulton and guests assess the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic.As scientists keep watch on the 'R' rate of infection, the 'R-word' has returned to the ...
05.07.2020 Track and trace: The technology debate Adam Boulton and guests discuss the new NHS contact-tracing app that's being trialled in the Isle of Wight to help slow the spread of Covid-19.But the decision to go it alone has attracted criticism from privacy campaigners and tech experts ...
04.30.2020 The lockdown: Can you separate the politics from the science? As Boris Johnson returns to Number Ten, what lessons can the UK learn from its global counterparts on easing the lockdown? The next phase of what the government's calling the 'new normal' is on the horizon so Adam Boulton and ...
04.23.2020 When will ministers ease the lockdown? As MPs 'virtually' return to Westminster, there are some big political decisions to make over the easing of social restrictions to reignite the economy.Adam Boulton and guests discuss the options and predict where we will be in July.And what of ...
04.16.2020 Coronavirus - economic consequences and care homes Adam Boulton and guests discuss the scale of economic consequences of the coronavirus pandemic after the Office for Budget Responsibility's forecast that the economy could shrink by 35% over the next three months.They also assess government plans to boost testing ...
04.09.2020 Coronavirus: The lockdown and the geopolitics How does the government measure the length of the lockdown and what are the geopolitcal implications of the global coronavirus outbreak?In a sobering week, Adam Boulton and guests discuss the latest political predicaments as Prime Minister Boris Johnson continues to ...
04.02.2020 Virus Pandemic - the past, present and future Two weeks in to the UK lockdown, Adam Boulton and guests examine the government's handling of the coronavirus crisis so far as delays to the testing of frontline NHS workers result in some uncomfortable headlines for the Prime Minister.They assess ...
03.26.2020 Coronavirus: The lockdown and legislation - is it enough? Adam Boulton and guests discuss the Prime Minister's big announcement of a near total lockdown as the country battles the coronavirus outbreakBut is the messaging getting through and has the government got it right so far?They examine the emergency legislation ...
03.19.2020 Coronavirus: Getting the message across - whatever it takes A big global health pandemic needs big decisions from political leaders. This week Adam Boulton and guests discuss the government's approach to to handling the coronavirus crisis.An additional budget to prop up the economy, advice to avoid bars, clubs and ...
03.13.2020 Did the chancellor get it right with his coronavirus budget? In a week where the Prime Minister declared the UK was moving the next phase of its plan to combat coronavirus, Rishi Sunak delivered his first Budget, in an attempt to protect the economy. So how did it go down?Adam ...
03.05.2020 Coronavirus: Has globalisation gone too far? As coronavirus dominates the world's news agenda, Adam Boulton and guests discuss whether the spread will have an impact on our faith in globalisation.They question whether a consequence of the virus could be that it brings 'big government' back into ...
02.27.2020 Is it time to restart plans for a no deal Brexit? Brexit is far from being done as battle lines are drawn ahead of the start of trade negotiations with the EU next week.Adam Boulton and guests discuss the crucial next phase of the process in the week the UK and ...
02.14.2020 Cabinet reshuffle: What happened and why? It wasn't supposed to end like this. Or was it? Sajid Javid's shock resignation as Chancellor was the main focus of the Cabinet reshuffle but what happened and why?Adam Boulton and guests dissect the behind-closed-doors discussions which resulted in the ...
02.06.2020 Relationships: The EU, the media and the climate change debate Relationships are the focus of this week's All Out Politics podcast. The UK's future relationship with the European Union. Will it be 'Canada' or 'Australia' or another arrangement?The mainstream media's relationship with 10 Downing Street following this week's confusion over ...
01.30.2020 How will our time in the European Union be remembered? As the UK prepares to officially leave the European Union, this week's podcast features reflections on its 47 years as a member.Adam Boulton and guests discuss the pros and cons of being part of the union and what the future ...
01.16.2020 The politics of the Flybe rescue deal Has the government changed its policy on struggling companies following the Flybe rescue deal? Who would the Tories want to win the Labour leadership race - and who should they fear?And is it worth cranking up Big Ben to mark ...
01.09.2020 How has the PM handled the Iran crisis? Adam Boulton and guests discuss the political and diplomatic tensions over Iran and Boris Johnson's response to this week's developments. They also assess the candidates in the running to succeed Jeremy Corbyn as Labour leader. Joining Adam this week are ...
12.20.2019 Review of the political year In the final episode of 2019, Adam Boulton and guests review a tumultuous year in British politics.Best and worst political moments? The star of 2019? Who will be most missed? What next for Brexit? And predictions for 2020. Joining Adam ...
12.11.2019 It's a general election, actually Adam Boulton is joined by comedians Rory Bremner and Ria Lina and Sky's political correspondent Tamara Cohen to reflect on the general election campaign.They pick their best and worst moments and name the rising stars of the past six weeks ...
11.28.2019 Is the NHS up for sale? The Conservative and SNP manifestos are the main focus of this week's All Out Politics podcast as Adam Boulton and guests examine the parties' pledges.Have the Tories played it too safe after the controversy around the 2017 edition and can ...
11.22.2019 The spend, spend, spend election? It's manifesto launch season in the run up to the election campaign and this week Adam Boulton and guests examine the Labour and Liberal Democrat offer to the electorate.And what do the Conservatives have in store after Boris Johnson appeared ...
11.14.2019 Hecklers and heavy rain: How do voters feel about the election? It's been a tough week on the campaign trail, with both party leaders having to deal with hecklers. So how are the parties really doing, and what does the polling say? Joining Adam are political consultant Nina Schick, co-founder of ...
11.07.2019 Battle buses at the ready The general election campaign is officially underway, the battles buses are on the road and already the Conservatives and Labour have encountered some bumps along the way.This week, Adam Boulton and guests discuss the state of the parties, the Remain ...
10.31.2019 Will a Christmas election solve the Brexit crisis? At the fourth attempt, Boris Johnson has secured the general election he wanted. Instead of discussing leaving the European Union, this week Adam Boulton and guests look ahead to the pre-Christmas vote - the first in December for almost a ...
10.24.2019 Is a general election before Christmas inevitable? What chance a pre-Christmas general election? And what appetite is there for going to the polls among the parties and the public? Adam Boulton and guests discuss another significant week in Parliament as Boris Johnson's 'do or die' pledge to ...
10.18.2019 Can Boris Johnson get Brexit over the line? After a deal was finally struck between the UK and the EU, the focus moves from the agreement to the arithmetic as Boris Johnson tries to sell his Brexit plan to MPs. The DUP and every opposition party are planning ...
10.10.2019 Could there be a breakthrough in the Brexit talks? Next week there's a Queen's speech, a crucial EU summit and MPs will meet for a rare Saturday sitting in Parliament. What is going to happen? Adam Boulton is joined by Sky’s political correspondent Kate McCann, Times columnist Matthew Parris ...
10.03.2019 Is Boris Johnson's new Brexit offer a game changer? Adam Boulton and guests discuss the Prime Minister's new 'take it or leave it' Brexit offer to the EU, its potential impact on Northern Ireland and the likelihood of it being accepted. They'll also reflect on this week's Conservative Party ...
09.26.2019 The People versus Parliament narrative Adam Boulton and guests examine the bombshell announcement in the Supreme Court and the subsequent ill-tempered fall out in the House of Commons as Boris Johnson clings to his authority. The panel discuss accusations that Number Ten is orchestrating a ...
09.19.2019 Should the UK have a written constitution? An eventful week in British politics has been dominated by proceedings at the Supreme Court where judges have been listening to arguments over whether the Prime Minister acted lawfully in suspending Parliament. Adam Boulton and guests discuss the hearing and ...
09.12.2019 Should politics and the judiciary mix? Boris Johnson has quickly found out it's tough at the top. This week, the Prime Minister has lost more votes in the House of Commons, lost a legal challenge in the Scottish courts and been accused of misleading the Queen ...
09.05.2019 General Election: A case of 'when' not 'if?' This week, Boris Johnson has lost his majority, lost control of parliament, lost a vote over a no-deal Brexit and lost an attempt to call a general election. 21 MPs lost the Conservative whip after defying the Prime Minister while ...
08.29.2019 Prorogation: Is Boris Johnson being undemocratic? Recess? What recess? Before MPs have set foot back in Westminster, the Prime Minister is being accused of being undemocratic by suspending Parliament ahead of a Queen's Speech in October. A "constitutional outrage" says the Speaker John Bercow. Not so ...
07.26.2019 Are the Tories about to enjoy a Boris bounce? At the end of a seminal week in politics, we discuss whether Boris Johnson's appointment as prime minister will lead to a boost in Conservative support - as even columnist Yasmin Alibhai-Brown is getting swept up in the excitement. She ...
07.18.2019 Is Donald Trump racist? Adam Boulton and guests discuss the fallout from the racism storm in the US where Donald Trump has attacked four Democratic congresswomen, telling them to 'go back' to the countries they came from. It's left the two candidates to become ...
07.11.2019 Can Labour resolve its antisemitism crisis? What next for Labour following more damaging claims over its handling of antisemitism allegations? And where next for UK-US diplomacy in the aftermath of the leaked emails from the British ambassador Sir Kim Darroch in which he criticised President Trump? ...

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All Out Politics episodes:

Devolution confusion?

Coronavirus: Testing Times

Brexit: Breaking international law

Introducing...Polonium & the Piano Player

The war on fat

Johnson v Starmer and the UK v Russia

China: Which way after Huawei?

Shifting the narrative

Brexit - Four years on

A government in control?

Easing the lockdown: the politics versus the science

George Floyd death - politics and protest

Advisers advise but do they decide?

The blame game begins

The economic consequences of the pandemic

Track and trace: The technology debate

The lockdown: Can you separate the politics from the science?

When will ministers ease the lockdown?

Coronavirus - economic consequences and care homes

Coronavirus: The lockdown and the geopolitics

Virus Pandemic - the past, present and future

Coronavirus: The lockdown and legislation - is it enough?

Coronavirus: Getting the message across - whatever it takes

Did the chancellor get it right with his coronavirus budget?

Coronavirus: Has globalisation gone too far?

Is it time to restart plans for a no deal Brexit?

Cabinet reshuffle: What happened and why?

Relationships: The EU, the media and the climate change debate

How will our time in the European Union be remembered?

The politics of the Flybe rescue deal

How has the PM handled the Iran crisis?

Review of the political year

It's a general election, actually

Is the NHS up for sale?

The spend, spend, spend election?

Hecklers and heavy rain: How do voters feel about the election?

Battle buses at the ready

Will a Christmas election solve the Brexit crisis?

Is a general election before Christmas inevitable?

Can Boris Johnson get Brexit over the line?

Could there be a breakthrough in the Brexit talks?

Is Boris Johnson's new Brexit offer a game changer?

The People versus Parliament narrative

Should the UK have a written constitution?

Should politics and the judiciary mix?

General Election: A case of 'when' not 'if?'

Prorogation: Is Boris Johnson being undemocratic?

Are the Tories about to enjoy a Boris bounce?

Is Donald Trump racist?

Can Labour resolve its antisemitism crisis?

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