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Today British Airways announced they are suspending flights to and from mainland China while they assess the coronavirus situation. The British government has said all repatriated citizens will be placed in quarantine on their return from China, and big brands such as Toyota and Starbucks have closed stores in the country. All attempts to hinder the spread of a virus which has already claimed 132 lives, the effects of which will have far-reaching economic consequences. The Evening Standard’s business editor, Alex Lawson, joins The Leader podcast to explore what the wider impact will be.

Pompeo’s in London 

The US Secretary of State Mike Pompeo is in London to meet the Prime Minister, just a day after Boris Johnson ‘defied’ Donald Trump by approving Chinese tech firm Huawei’s role in the UK 5G network. Mr. Pompeo will also meet UK Foreign Secretary, Dominic Raab, and is expected to discuss Anne Sacoolas, the US diplomat’s wife who killed teenager Harry Dunn before leaving the country claiming diplomatic immunity. The Evening Standard’s US correspondent David Gardener joins The Leader podcast to discuss what we should expect from this visit, and what it means for the ‘strained’ relationship between the UK and US.

Protecting grassroots music

London’s 100 Club famously hosted early performances from music legends such as The Who, The Buzzcocks and The Rolling Stones – and now it’s to be given a special status and a 100% cut in business rates in a new scheme from Westminster council.

Rob Dex, the Evening Standard’s arts correspondent, explains how schemes like this are vital to protect London’s cultural heritage and a lifeline for many up & coming bands.

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Hi I'm David Marsland....... locking down doors and shutting up shop, how fear is following the corona virus spread in China.

Alex Lawson 0:33  

Toyota shut down several of its plants though since Starbucks, close to thousands of its 4000 shops over them. Donald's and KFC also closing stores 

David Marsland 0:43  

The Evening Standard's Alex Lawson speaks to The Leader as the UK prepares to fly its citizens out of Wuhan and straight into quarantine. Also, 

David Gardner 0:52  

When Boris Johnson became prime minister, I guess we all thought that the special relationship between Britain and the US will be improved through his friendship with Donald Trump, but it hasn't necessarily worked out that way.

David Marsland 1:02  

US correspondent David Gardner on tension between the White House and Downing Street with America Secretary of State Mike Pompeo in London

Rob Dex 1:10  

The pistols, the clash the Buzzcocks, you know the Jam, the Stranglers, they...

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After a crunch meeting Boris Johnson has said that Huawei should be allowed a limited role in the new UK 5G infrastructure – despite lobbying from the Trump administration against Huawei’s involvement. Boris Johnson has now been warned that a US-UK trade deal could be blocked in Congress. Huawei have always denied having connections with the Chinese government.

Amelia Heathman the Evening Standard’s tech columnist joins The Leader podcast to explain what 5G will mean for the UK, and discuss the security concerns around Huawei’s involvement. 

New migration rules:

As Britain prepares to finally exit the EU this week, new migration rules are being announced – and official policy suggests that London will be less well-off with fewer jobs as a consequence. The Evening Standard’s Home Affairs editor Martin Bentham joins the podcast to explain the proposed changes and discuss how they will impact London.

Nicholas Parsons dies:

One of the UK’s best known broadcasters Nicholas Parsons has died at the age of 96 following a short illness. The Evening Standard’s Nick Curtis celebrates the memory of a broadcasting great.

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Hi, I'm David Marsland, China's Huawei will play a role in the UK is 5g network and the United States is not happy 

Amelia Heathman 0:31  

Back in 2009-2011 Vodafone Italy discovered backdoors in some of the Huawei equipment, it just sort of added to those heightened suspicions around the company and what could possibly happen

David Marsland 0:42  

The Evening Standard senior tech journalist Amelia Heathman explains why there are so many concerns about the tech company. Also 

Martin Bentham 0:49  

At the moment EU citizens have freedom of movement that is coming to an end because of Brexit. And so a new system is being designed 

David Marsland 0:56  

Martin Bentham on the new migration rules so this newspaper says could hit London hard. And 

Nicholas Parsons 1:02  

I mean you do something you enjoy and you work hard and you put your effort and if you've got some reward out of the work you do it's it's marvelous. I'm privileged. 

David Marsland 1:13  

Nicholas Parsons has died at the age of 96. Our critic Nick Curtis pays tribute.

Taken from the evening standards editorial column this is The Leader for the whole thing pick up the newspaper or head to standard.co.uk/comment. In a moment Amelia Heathman on been on Huawei, is the Chinese from really a security risk?

Before the National Security Council met to discuss the UK's 5g network the US sent a letter to Boris Johnson warning him not to include Huawei. Post-Brexit trade agreement could be at risk it said if the Chinese tech company was allowed into the UK data network - this...

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11 million Chinese people are currently locked in the Coronavirus-struck city Wuhan, along with other international citizens. Advice to American and French people within the capital is that to evacuate and they have been offered assistance to do so immediately. The UK government however have not yet offered the same advice and some British citizens feel left in the dark. Columnist Stephen King recently left China and has written about Coronavirus and other pandemics for the Evening Standard paper.

How Brexit could change our diet:

This week the UK will leave the European Union and a lot of change is going to come – including how we eat. Could this actually be good for our diet, and the environment? Associate editor Julian Glover tells The Leader podcast why this change could be good for our health

Tributes for Kobe Bryant:

Overnight the world began to mourn Kobe Bryant who died in a helicopter crash alongside his daughter Gianna yesterday. Thousands of fans have travelled to the LA Lakers home at the Staples centre in Los Angeles to pay tribute to the basketball hero. The Evening Standard’s sport correspondent Matt Majendie joins The Leader to discuss why Bryant was one of basketball’s greatest ever players.

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Hi, I'm David Marsland, British people in China's Hubei province are being encouraged to leave as the Coronavirus spreads, if they can:

Stephen King 0:29  

Well Wuhan an enormous city, it's the same size roughly speaking as London, and the controls are now in place in Wuhan is the equivalent of effectively trapping Londoners within the M25

David Marsland 0:39  

Economist and Evening Standard column as Stephen King's recently back from China, he speaks to The Leader about the impact of a global pandemic. Also, 

Julian Glover 0:47  

We're not going to starve. And we're not just going to eat potatoes and lentils and tins of things we put it in the cupboard because the government bizarrely spent much the last year telling us to buy tin food

David Marsland 0:57  

In the week the UK leaves the EU on a social editor Julian Glover explains how Brexit could change the way we eat for the better. And:

Matt Majendie 1:06  

As NBA Commissioner Adam Silver put it, he'll be remembered most for inspiring people around the world pick up a basketball and compete to the very best of their ability

David Marsland 1:13  

Sport correspondent Matt Majendie on the legacy of Kobe Bryant one of the world's greatest sports stars who has died in a helicopter crash.

Taken from the Evening Standard editorial column this is The...

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The death toll in China rose to 25 today and cities surrounding Wuhan – where the disease was first reported - have been locked down. Effectively 33 million people are now in quarantine. Chinese New Year brings concerns across Europe that the disease could travel further. The Evening Standard’s health editor Ross Lydall advises on what will happen if Coronavirus is found in the UK.

London’s Facial Recognition:

It has been announced today that facial recognition cameras are to be used across London by the Met police to help catch and solve crimes faster using databases of criminal images. Does this effect the public’s right to privacy? The Leader spoke to Martin Bentham on his exclusive report for the Evening Standard.

The ‘fun’ side of Davos 2020:

The World Economic Forum in Davos has wrapped for the year, with Donald Trump and Greta Thunberg dominating the headlines at the start of the week. But what else happened? Evening Standard columnist Anne McElvoy has been attending the forum – and the parties. She joins The Leader podcast to reveal what the world’s leaders get up to when they’re not discussing global economics.

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Hi, I'm David Marsland - How do you stop a pandemic?

Ross Lydall 0:28  

Two of our elite hospitals St Thomas's in Lambeth and the Royal Free in Hampstead. They are on standby just now, to be the receiving centers should any of the patients suspected to have coronavirus have actually diagnose

David Marsland 0:43  

The Evening Standard's health editor Ross Lydall explains what happens if Coronavirus is found in the UK.

Martin Bentham 0:49  

Also they spend a lot of time trying to track down people who are suspects in serious offenses using databases compiled from their custody suite images will help them to speed up that process. Martin Bentham on his exclusive story: facial recognition cameras are to be deployed across London.. and:

Anne McElvoy 1:11  

they're at one table Ivanka Trump walked by

David Marsland 1:14  

The other side of Davos, Anne McElvoy reveals the fun to be had at an economic forum as well as news on a US-China trade deal.

Taken from the Evening Standard editorial column this is The Leader for the whole thing. Pick up the newspaper or head to standard.co.uk/comment, in a moment Ross Lydall on Corona Virus.

The streets are being sprayed in Wuhan China where the mysterious Coronavirus first emerged. Many of the city's 11 million people wear masks over their faces outside, and doctors are urging everyone to wash their hands frequently. Hospitals there have used the Chinese equivalent of Twitter Weibo to make appeals for supplies. 11 cities and four towns in the Hubei province are on a travel lockdown, that's 35 million people forbidden from leaving. Disneyland and Shanghai has been shut down to stop the spread. Will, any of this work? Our health editor Ross Lydall's covering the story and Ross, you were at people's question time where the London Mayor usually answers concerns about things...

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The World Holocaust Forum in Jerusalem is the largest diplomatic event in Israel’s history. Marking the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, leader from countries including Germany, France and Russia are attending. The UK is being represented by the Prince of Wales, who gave a powerful, and prescient, speech reminding us of the lessons we must still learn from the Holocaust. Julian Glover joins The Leader podcast to discuss what parallels Prince Charles was drawing between the events of the 1940s and today.

David Copperfield’s colourblind casting

Armando Ianucci’s new movie, The Personal History of David Copperfield, does a lot of things differently – but the most noticeable one is the casting of Dev Patel in the title role. The Evening Standard’s Katie Rosseinsky’s spoken to Dev about that, and joins The Leader podcast to discuss what it means for the future of ‘colourblind’ casting in major movies.

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Hi, I'm David Marsland and Prince Charles has marked the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz with a speech in Jerusalem.

Prince Charles 0:34  

Ladies and gentlemen, almost a lifetime has passed since the horror of the Holocaust unfolded on the European continent and those who bore witness to it, sadly, ever fewer.

David Marsland 0:48  

And associate editor Julian Glover will take us through what he said and why those events resonate so much today.

Also, 

Dev Patel 0:54  

you know Armando says it better than anyone he's like why can't I just draw from 100% of the acting community they're actors, you know you watch a theater show and no one questions you know the color of anyone's skin and that

David Marsland 1:04  

Dev Patel has spoken to the Evening Standard's Katie Rosseinsky about the colorblind casting of the new David Copperfield movie - could own period dramas feature non white actors in leading roles?

Taken from the Evening Standard's editorial column This is The Leader, for the whole thing pick up the newspaper or head to Standard.co.uk/comment. In a moment, the lessons we must learn today about the horrors of Auschwitz.

The World Holocaust forum in Jerusalem is the largest diplomatic event in Israel's history. Marking the 75th anniversary of the liberation of Auschwitz, leaders from countries including Germany, France and Russia are attending, the UK is being represented by the Prince of Wales.

Prince Charles 2:03  

For my own part I have long drawn inspiration from the selfless actions of my dear grandmother, Princess Allison Greece, who in 1943 in Nazi occupied Athens, saved a Jewish family by taking them into her home and hiding them.

David Marsland 2:29  

Our editorial column says the speech Prince Charles gave at the Yad Vashem Holocaust Memorial contain powerful messages for today's audience.

ES Comment 2:38  

75 years ago, our country was nearing the end of a war fought for freedom. Auschwitz fell to the Soviets on January 27th , Buchenwald to the Americans on April...

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UK Health organisations have stepped up precautions over the outbreak of the new pneumonia-like Coronavirus. The World Health Organisation are likely to declare the disease a Public Health Emergency of International Concern. Heathrow airport will screen travellers from the Chinese region of the outbreak as they arrive. The Leader podcast speaks to the Evening Standard’s City Hall editor Ross Lydall, who was briefed today that the virus could be ‘as deadly as Spanish flu’.

Lisa Nandy enters Labour race:

Lisa Nandy has set out her stall for the Labour leadership race with plans to change to tax and welfare policies. Sophia Sleigh updates The Leader podcast from the Evening Standard’s Westminster office.

Terry Jones dies

Monty Python legend Terry Jones has died aged 77. Terry was diagnosed with frontotemporal dementia in 2016 leaving him unable to give interviews. Chief theatre critic Nick Curtis joins the Leader podcast to discuss the legacy of ‘one of Britain’s greats’.

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Hi, I'm David Marsland, Heathrow Airport's screening some passengers as doctors tried to halt a deadly mutating virus from China. But is it already here?

Unknown Speaker 0:35  

It's been a lot of work done since Sars that shows that in general, in formal airport screening of everyone's temperature has low efficiency. Well, actually, more cases, we'll

David Marsland 0:47  

get through the new pick up disease expert Professor Peter hoby. spoken to the Evening Standard health editor Ross Lydall. Also  

Sophia Sleigh 0:53  

She's just secured her place on the ballot paper. She's just won the endorsement of two unions and one affiliate group

David Marsland 1:01  

Could Lisa Nandy upset the odds and become Labour leader after Jess Phillips pulled out of the race, we ask our political correspondent Sophia Sleigh.. And:

Nick Curtis 1:10  

He was a really extraordinarily sort of rounded and interesting individual and also I have to say a very nice man

David Marsland 1:16  

Critic Nick Curtis on Terry Jones, the Monty Python star who's died age 77.

Taken from the Evening Standard editorial column this is The Leader, for the whole thing pick up the newspaper or had to standard.co.uk/comment. In a moment airports are now the front line in the defense against the Wuhan virus- why an expert doesn't think it'll work

The current virus outbreak started in a food market in China's Wuhan region. There are now more than 440 cases recorded in locations around the world, nine people have died. Now some British experts are warning it could have the same mortality rate as The Spanish flu epidemic of 1918, which killed at least 20 million people, Heathrow Airport started screening some passengers coming from China. Our editorial column says it can be stopped if international leaders work together.

ES Comment 3:15  

In 2003, a viral...

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Donald Trump and Greta Thunberg attended the Davos summit where the climate was top of the agenda. This is the first event they have both spoken at since last year’s UN climate change summit. From the Evening Standard’s Westminster office, Deputy Political editor Nicholas Cecil joins The Leader podcast to dissect the speeches.

Trump misses first day of impeachment trial:

As the President of the United States is in Davos he has missed his first day of his historic impeachment trial. Evening Standard US correspondent David Gardner has been keeping an eye on proceedings in Washington and joins The Leader podcast to discuss what it means for Mr. Trump.

What Harry did next:

Prince Harry has arrived in Canada to be with his son Archie and wife Meghan. But what will he do now? The Leader podcast speaks to the Evening Standard’s royal correspondent Robert Jobson to find out.

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Hi, I'm David Marsland, it's Donald Trump vs Greta Thunberg at Davos

Donald Trump 0:29  

We must reject the perennial prophets of doom and their predictions of the apocalypse

Greta Thunberg 0:36  

Without treating this as a real crisis. We cannot solve it and then we cannot see this from a holistic view

David Marsland 0:42  

who won? we speak to the Evening Standard's deputy political editor Nicholas Cecil... Also,

David Gardner 0:47  

He calls it a hoax repeatedly called it a hoax and as demeaned it wherever he can,

David Marsland 0:51  

While the President's in Switzerland his impeachment trials underway in Washington, our US correspondent David Gardener what's happening on Capitol Hill and..

Robert Jobson 0:59  

He's already got a number of engagements in the diary established with the American friends of Sentebale.

David Marsland 1:07  

What did he do next? Royal editor Robert Jobson and exclusively reveals what the prince is actually going to do. Now he's not a senior royal.

Taken from the Evening Standard's editorial column, this is The Leader. For the whole thing, pick up the newspaper or head to standard.co.uk/comment- in a moment. Greta against the Don' at Davos.

Every flight into the Davos summit this year has been carbon offset, companies attending have been asked to commit to net zero emissions by 2050. How to save the planet is the key theme. they've invited Greta Thunberg to speak. And Donald Trump.

Donald Trump 2:09  

I am proud to report the United States is among the cleanest air and drinking water on Earth.

Greta Thunberg 2:14  

But of course, if you see from another perspective, pretty much nothing has been done, emissions of co2 has not reduced

Donald Trump 2:21  

We must...

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Prince Harry has made his first public account for his and Meghan’s decision to step down as a senior Royal, in a speech to African leaders in London last night.  The Evening Standard’s Inside Editor Lucy Pavia watched the speech and explains to The Leader podcast what it means.

Sexual Abuse on public transport:

A new survey has claimed that more than half of women have been harassed on London’s public transport. Transport for London says that more than 1,500 suspected offenders have been arrested since 2015. Comment editor Susannah Butter talks to The Leader podcast about her own experience of abuse on London transport, as well as what more should be done to stop it.

BBC’s director general steps down:

BBC director general, Tony Hall, has stepped down - on the same day that it was revealed the BBC has paid out £400,00 to presenter Sara Montague in an equal pay row. Is there a connection? The Leader podcast speaks to the Evening Standard’s Jonathan Prynn.

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Hi, I'm David Marsland. Prince Harry has revealed the leap of faith that led to him and Meghan quitting as senior Royals.

Prince Harry 0:48  

The decision that I made for my wife and I to step back is not one I made lightly. And I know I haven't always done it right. But as far as this goes, there really was no other option  

David Marsland 0:59  

What does it all mean? We speak to the Evening Standard Insider editor Lucy Pavia, also

Susannah Butter 1:04  

Around Westminster in the crowd I've had someone put their hand up my skirt and pinch my bum

David Marsland 1:09  

Editor Susanna Butter talks about sex pests on London's public transport, as a survey claims more than half of women have been harassed. 

Jonathan Prynn 1:18  

And you can see the logic in the decision but there's no doubt that the gender pay route has cast a huge shadow over his leadership 

David Marsland 1:25  

Jonathan Prynn on the resignation of the BBC Director General Tony Hall. Is it connected to the six figure path given to one of its top female presenters?

Taken from the Evening Standard editorial column this is The Leader. For the whole thing pick up the newspaper or head to standard.co./comment. In a moment Lucy Pavia takes us through Prince Harry's speech

Prince Harry 2:03  

I want you to hear the truth for me as much as I can share, not as a prince,...

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Premier League star Mamadou Sahko is the latest celebrity to have his home raided, in a £500,000 heist. Following the burglary of TV chef Markus Wareing’s home by ‘burglary tourists’ from Chile, police suspect similar tactics are being used again. The Evening Standard’s crime correspondent Anthony France joins the Leader podcast to discuss the criminals’ tactics and offer advice on how to avoid falling prey to them.

Christmas humbug for High Street:

Retail sales fell for the fifth month in a row in December – and that’s after the British Retail Consortium had already said 2019 was the worst year since 1995. The Leader podcast speaks to consumer business editor Jonathan Prynn, who has been looking at the latest figures.

Les Miserables revamp:

Les Miserables has been given a “gritty reboot” – will the people still sing? The Leader podcast asks the Evening Standard’s chief theatre critic Nick Curtis. 

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Today it has been reported that Prince Andrew faces losing his round-the-clock security. A review by the Home Office is looking to downgrade his protection if he is no longer performing public duties. 

Prince Andrew was essentially made to quit royal duties in November following his links to the late convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Since then he has continued to use his round-the-clock security protection, paid for by the taxpayer. 

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex independently announced their desire to ‘step back’ from senior Royal roles this week and want to become financially independent. Questions over who will support their security needs is currently in discussion.

The Evening Standard’s Home Affairs Editor Martin Bentham speaks to The Leader podcast on whether or not someone can rightfully have taxpayer-funded security if they are no longer serving the public. 

Donald Trump Impeachment:

On December 18th the US House of Representatives voted to begin an impeachment trial against President Donald Trump. Mr Trump will become the only third US president in history to face a legal challenge to his office. David Gardner has been watching the events unfold and joins The Leader podcast to explain how the president is handling this attention. Will Donald Trump be removed from office?

Charlize Theron Bombshell:

Charlize Theron plays Fox News host Megyn Kelly – about whom Donald Trump made allegedly sexist remarks - in the new film Bombshell. The Evening Standard’s Katie Rosseinsky interviewed Theron about playing a woman who once proudly announced herself a “not a feminist” – and yet found herself at the centre of a story about gender and discrimination. 

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Hi, I'm David Marsland. Prince Andrew may be stripped of state security. 

Martin Bentham 0:52  

It's clearly an expensive cost for the taxpayer to fund. That's the critical thing

David Marsland 1:00  

Our Home Affairs editor Martin Bentham on the Evening Standard's royal exclusive. What does it mean for Prince...

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