Cory Bernard political commentator from Manchester

Zee Cohen-Sanchez - Director Of Operations at campaign operation Sole Strategies in Nevada

Leah Brown FRSA Founder and CEO Broadstairs Consulting Ltd broadstairs Kent

Aram Fischer, california political activist and strategist

Steve O’Neil political adviser and the host of the No mans Land podcast

US Politics:

• Examination of Kevin McCarthy's short tenure as speaker and its implications for the Republican Party.
• Analysis of the divisions within the Republican Party and the potential consequences for governance.
• Insight into the unprecedented ousting of McCarthy and the role of the far-right faction in this decision.
• Speculation on potential future leaders of the Republican Party and the challenges they might face.
• Exploration of the GOP's internal strife and its potential impact on the 2024 elections.

UK Politics:

• Overview of the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester.
• Examination of the party's identity and direction, with a focus on Rishi Sunak's leadership and Suella Braverman's rise as a hardline faction leader.
• Discussion on the controversial views on human rights and immigration presented at the conference.
• Analysis of the decision to scrap the HS2 train line to Manchester and its implications for the UK's infrastructure and political landscape.

Key Takeaways:

• The Republican Party in the US is facing significant internal challenges, with divisions becoming more evident.
• The Conservative Party in the UK is also grappling with its identity, with leaders like Suella Braverman taking hardline stances on various issues.
• Both parties are at crucial junctures, and their decisions now will shape their futures and potentially the political landscapes of their respective countries.

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