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Two ordinary guys with their take on the political and social news of the week - with a focus on constructive ideas for tackling the problems we faceThe hosts, Guy and Shaun, spent decades in financ... more
FAQs about Riff-Raff News:How many episodes does Riff-Raff News have?The podcast currently has 267 episodes available.
October 15, 2022the one about the fiscal crisisWith the markets still unsettled, and talk in the Tea Rooms of usurping Liz Truss as Prime Minister, we explore what her options are and how long she's got to put an appropriate strategy into place....more53minPlay
October 08, 2022the one about the conservative party conferenceIt's been a heady week in Birmingham as the Conservatives have welcomed new leader and Prime Minister Liz Truss.Following on from the Fiscal Event, presented by her Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng, we take a look at how she's been received and the mood music, after little more than a month of the new administration ...more42minPlay
October 02, 2022the one about the labour party conferenceAs the repercussions from the 'Fiscal Event' roll on we examine why and how the markets reacted, what the PM and Chancellor might do now, and how the Party, MPs and general public are feeling. With the Labour Party in buoyant mood after their Annual Conference in Liverpool, we discuss their prospects and how Sir Keir is faring with presenting them as a Government in waiting. ...more47minPlay
September 24, 2022the one about the fiscal event 23.09.22Kwazi Kwarteng our new Chancellor unveiled a 'Fiscal Event' today - previously known as a mini-budget - and sent sterling, and the markets into meltdown. We take a look at what's in it, why it's controversial, and how it might pan out for UK PLC ...more49minPlay
September 16, 2022the one about HM The Queen's passingIn what's been an historic week for the UK - ending with both a new Monarch and Prime Minister - we examine the emotional impact of Her Majesty's death, and the challenges faced by King Charles III to keep the institution relevant in contemporary Britain.In other news we anticipate what might constitute the Government's Fiscal event at the end of the month, and explore the options available to President Vladimir Putin subsequent to Ukraine's success in their recent counter-offensive....more47minPlay
September 12, 2022the one about help with energy billsWe examine the recent Government announcements on help to pay energy bills this winter. Exploring the scope, cost, and how it's going to be funded, we also look to the future and how Britain intends to become self sufficient in energy....more39minPlay
September 03, 2022the one about cabinet rolesWith the Conservative leadership race entering it's final days we explore the runners and riders and speculate who might get the top jobs.We investigate what qualities and qualifications the candidates have, and what makes them eminently suitable, or otherwise, to take responsibilityfor the big departments of state....more49minPlay
FAQs about Riff-Raff News:How many episodes does Riff-Raff News have?The podcast currently has 267 episodes available.