Party Games

You’re not allowed to book a holiday. Unless you’re Matt Hancock, who can’t stop telling people he’s heading to Cornwall this summer. What about the rest of us? Will we be allowed to take a break? Or will we be sent to prison for 10 years? More at twitter.com/paulosbourne and facebook.com/partygamespod

Keir Starmer hasn’t managed a year as Labour leader, and already some are arguing he’s not the right man for the job. But what is the job? How do you oppose a government during a global health emergency? Plus, why are some people so angry about a TV channel that hasn’t started yet? More at twitter.com/paulosbourne, facebook.com/partygamespod and instagram.com/partygamespod

Boris Johnson says his government “truly did everything we could” to limit coronavirus deaths. But as we pass more than 100,000 lives lost, is that really true? Will we learn the lessons from this pandemic? And how many more lives will we lose first. More at twitter.com/paulosbourne, facebook.com/partygamespod and instagram.com/partygamespod.

The politicians who, for years, had politely ignored Donald Trump’s unending awfulness finally speak out after the seditious violence at the Capitol — but will the twice-impeached president’s departure change the way we do politics? Don’t hold your breath. More at twitter.com/paulosbourne, paulosbourne.net and partygamespodcast.com.

Boris Johnson has apparently had enough of over-optimistic appraisals during the coronavirus pandemic. Wait until he hears about the dithering toff in his government who’s spent the past year making promises he couldn’t keep. Plus the terror of Trump hasn’t gone away. If only something in the past 4 years had alerted us to the danger. More at twitter.com/paulosbourne and facebook.com/partygamespod.

England’s third coronavirus lockdown is announced, the day after Boris Johnson told us it was safe to re-open most primary schools? What changed? What is this doing to trust in his government? And when will the restrictions be eased? Get in touch via twitter.com/partygamespod and facebook.com/partygamespod.

How much do you trust Boris Johnson? Stupid question, I know. But trust is vital in politics, and the Prime Minister's mis-steps and over-confidence have dented trust in his government's response to the coronavirus pandemic. So, when he says it's safe to send your kids to school, do you believe him?

MPs get 5 hours to debate and vote on a Brexit deal that took a year to agree, and already the holes are showing. Still, we’re taking back control, restoring sovereignty to our Parliament — erm, except that perhaps we’re not…

Boris Johnson won’t change the Christmas rules - but he is changing his advice. If a small Christmas is a safe Christmas, who’s to blame if bigger get-togethers trigger more coronavirus infections, and subsequently deaths? Plus the never-ending drama of Brexit negotiations, and a look back at a year like no other. More at twitter.com/paulosbourne and twitter.com/partygamespod.

Boris Johnson has some festive treats in his crumpled sack — a five-day holiday from Covid restrictions — but what price will we all have to pay in January? We talk through the new tiered restrictions in England that replace the second lockdown, and the economic crisis set out by the Chancellor. Plus, what bit of lockdown will you miss? More at twitter.com/paulosbourne and twitter.com/partygamespod.