Wright on the Nail

In this week's 'News Roundtable' episode, host Chris Wright joins Labour Councillor Frances Leach, Former London MEP, Lance Forman, and Former Chief Crown Prosecutor for North West England, Nazir Afzal.

First, the panel discusses Nigel Farage's new initiative, 'Vote Power Not Poverty,' which aims to galvanise the public into pushing back against a net zero agenda and question if it is a luxury or a necessity. They question why net zero seems so low on the agenda of the leadership candidates, debate whether climate change is a man-made problem that can be solved by 2050, and argue the importance of investing more heavily into green energy.

The conversation moves on to the privatisation of the water companies - asking the question of whether Thatcher's policy of privatisation was wrong. They delve into whether the privatisation of different industries has benefited the people of the UK or whether they would be better off in public hands.

Together, the panel discusses Liz Truss' economic programme. Is Liz Truss so popular with the Conservative Party members because she wants to shake things up? They look at the select committee enquiry into Partygate, debating whether the investigation should continue after Boris Johnson leaves Number 10. 

All this and much more debated on this week's Wright on the Nail!

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In this week's 'News Roundtable' episode, host Chris Wright joins journalist, broadcaster and writer, Chris Morris, chair of 'Save British Food', Liz Webster, journalist, former political advisor, economist and writer, Duncan Weldon, and journalist, writer and broadcaster, Christina Patterson.

First, the panel discuss the pledges of Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss to cut taxes - have they found the magic money tree? They compare the two plans, contemplating how this will affect demand in the economy and how inflation will influence the average household's true disposable income in Britain.

The conversation moves on to debating the record-breaking profits from energy giants BP and Shell. They question how the public will deal with the rising energy costs during the winter - will people need to choose between heating or eating? Economist Duncan Weldon provides an insight into how the energy giants can record such profits while energy bills are soaring. 

Together, the panel looks to the future of what life could look like for the average household in the next year and debates what Liz Truss or Rishi Sunak could do to try and solve the cost of living crisis.

All this and much more debated on this week's Wright on the Nail!

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In this week's 'News Roundtable' episode, host Chris Wright joins the founder and CEO of EveryDoctorUK, Dr. Julia Patterson, director of the European Centre for International Political Economy and co-founder of the UK Trade Forum, David Henig, and economist and political Scientist at King's College London and co-host of the 'Politics JaM' podcast, Jeevun Sandher.

The episode begins with the panel sharing their views on the Conservative leadership race and questioning if it is all over. They discuss Liz Truss' favourability over Rishi Sunak - is this because of her loyalty to Boris Johnson? 

The conversation moves on to the chaos seen at the Dover port this week and whether this is Brexit's fault. They question why Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak denied this during the leadership debate and agree that the candidates should be advertising solutions for the problems caused by Brexit. 

Together, the panel discusses the NHS crisis and looks back on the recent health secretaries analysing the steps they've taken to help NHS staff. They debate whether the problem lies with the NHS being understaffed and underfunded or if the government is moving towards privatisation.

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In this week’s ‘News Roundtable’ episode, host Chris Wright joins Otto English,  journalist and author, and Esther Krakue, political commentator, broadcaster, and panelist on TalkTV.

The episode begins with the panel sharing their thoughts on the final two Conservative Party candidates, Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak, who are both vying to be the next leader of their party and the country. They discuss the nature of today’s politicians who only worry about optics and make empty promises to win elections. With our panel covering different sides of the political spectrum, they take time to appreciate each other’s views and their ability to discuss their beliefs with an open mind in the hope of finding common ground.

The discussion moves to recognize Liz Truss’s favorability to win over Rishi Sunak. They reflect on why Sunak is unpopular with Conservative voters and explore what a future government under Liz Truss would look like. 

Together, the panel makes predictions on who would defeat Keir Starmer at the next  General Election and discuss Boris Johnson's future endeavours.

They wrap up the episode by discussing the record-breaking heatwave in the UK this week and recognizing the importance of addressing the climate crisis.

All this and much more debated on this week’s Wright on the Nail!

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In this week's 'News Roundtable' episode, host Chris Wright joins Marina Purkiss, political commentator; Calvin Robinson, TV & radio presenter at GB News; and Vicky Pryce, economist & former Joint Head of the United Kingdom's Government Economic Service.

The episode begins with the panel sharing their reactions to the results of the Conservative Leadership Race. They discuss why some big names, such as Jeremy Hunt and Priti Patel, never made it past the preliminary rounds. Is it a positive that some senior ministers never made it through? Together, they share their predictions for who could be in the final two and reveal who they are in favour of becoming the new Prime Minister. 

The discussion then moves on to the policies of the candidates and whether the tax cuts that they are promising are possible, and what they will mean for the economy. Is Rishi Sunak the only realist in the room? They debate whether the candidates are trying to appeal to the public, politicians or the Conservative Party members.

Finally, they touched upon 'The Real Mo Farah' BBC documentary, where he shared that he was trafficked to the UK as a child. Even though the outcome has been positive, they question if it would have been different if he had not been a gold medalist.

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In this week's 'News Roundtable' episode, host Chris Wright joins Sophie Corcoran, broadcaster and political commentator; John O'Brennan, Jean Monnet Professor of European Integration at Maynooth University; Christina Patterson, journalist, writer and broadcaster; and Freddie Bailey, Labour Councillor and Cabinet Member for Community Wealth Building at Preston Council.

The episode begins with the panel sharing their reaction to Boris Johnson's resignation and questioning if he is capable of staying on as a caretaker Prime Minister until September. They discuss the number of cabinet resignations from the Conservative Party. Will Boris be able to refill the Cabinet before his departure?

The panel then debates Boris Johnson's legacy and if he was successful in "getting Brexit done" – they consider the media's influence on Brexit and Johnson's premiership. The discussion then moves on to Keir Starmer's Brexit redress, questioning his motives behind it. Is it a plot to win back northern "Red Wall voters"? 

Together, they look to the future and share their predictions on who could be the next Prime Minister, what could happen in the next general elections, and what a Labour coalition government could look like. 

All this and more debated on this week's Wright on the Nail.

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In this week’s ‘News Roundtable’ episode, host Chris Wright joins Jemma Forte, broadcast journalist and presenter, Dominique Samuels, political commentator, and Mike Galsworthy, co-founder of Scientists for EU and Healthier IN the EU. 

The episode begins by discussing the latest news surrounding Boris Johnson, dissecting reports of his plans for a £150,000 treehouse for his son Wilf at the Chequers residence, the toxicity of “brand Boris,” and the future of the Conservative party. 

The conversation moves to reflect on the country’s current state of the economy and rising rates of inflation in the United Kingdom. They dive into whether the Brexit referendum should be blamed for the current economic climate or whether it is the result of the global economic halt during the COVID-19 pandemic. With ongoing workforce strikes in the country, the panel then discusses the economy’s role in this movement and what is there to come in the future. 

Shifting to news on the other side of the pond, they discuss the United States reversal of Roe v. Wade and debate the legitimacy of the decision by the Supreme Court, as well as the role of gender in legislating and discussing women’s rights. 

The conversation wraps up by reflecting on Glastonbury Festival, debating the reported warnings surrounding the spread of COVID-19 and the possibility of further lockdown regulations. 

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In this week's Brexit ‘Deep Dive’ special, Chris is joined by economist Julian Jessop; political commentator Marina Purkiss; and political commentator Lee Harris to debate the impact leaving the EU has had, on the six-year anniversary of the referendum.

The conversation begins with guests discussing the upsides that we have achieved and how Brexit is making our everyday lives better. Beginning with the example of the vaccination programme, and debating how the UK was able to move faster than other European countries, thanks to being independent of the EU.

Guests delve into the state of the post-Brexit UK economy, and the forecasts for 2023, debating whether there is evidence that Brexit is responsible for pushing up the rate of inflation. They chew over the problems the country has faced since the vote to leave, and question the correlation between this and the economy. 

They also discuss current labour shortages, travel chaos, trade deals, and supply chain issues, questioning whether this is a result of leaving the EU or in fact, a current global problem, and how much COVID-19 has played a role in these problems. 

Finally, they reflect on the overall position the country is in 6 years after the referendum, and look into the future at what further opportunities or consequences Brexit presents.

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In this week's ‘Deep Dive’ episode, Chris is joined by Chris Kinder, chairman of Afghanaid, and Kitty Chevallier, programme development officer of Afghanaid.

The conversation begins with guests discussing what has changed in Afghanistan since the 2021 Taliban offensive- some of the positive changes include an increase in security and a decrease in corruption. They chew over how the sanctions put in place by the Western world have caused the economy to shrink and show no sign of abating. Kitty shares her experience as a Western woman in Afghanistan’s capital, Kabul, and expresses that she feels safer in the capital than she did before the Taliban takeover due to the increase in security.

Guests debate if the Western world should start to recognise the Taliban as a government and stop their sanctions. They argue that there should be a level of engagement between the Taliban and the West to resume development aid but there are still changes to be made before the Taliban can have full recognition. 

Finally, they discuss what the West can do to help support people in Afghanistan over the long term.

If you would like to get involved in Afghanaid's upcoming campaign, you can find out more on their website: www.afghanaid.org.uk/Event/by-her-side-exhibition. The launch event is free to attend and will be a celebration of the stories and strengths of the Afghan women they work with, including a series of portraits, taken by photographers Lynzy Billing and Kobra Akbari.

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In this week’s News Roundtable episode, Chris Wright joins Isabel Oakeshott, political journalist and commentator, Richard Taylor, political commentator and broadcaster, and Marina Purkiss, political commentator.

The episode begins with the panellists discussing the results of Boris Johnson’s  no-confidence vote, and sharing their opinions on whether Boris has lost his credibility and trust with the Conservative party. They question if Boris is putting the party in a negative light since he and Bob Seely were met with boos from the crowd at the Platinum Jubilee celebrations. 

The conversation then moves on to debate over Jacob Rees-Mogg’s comments of the no-confidence vote being a “remainer plot” to remove Boris as prime minister and lose Brexit. They chew over the success of Boris Johnson’s Brexit policies and whether he has actually delivered what the pro-Brexit voters wanted. They elaborate on what he can do to appeal to all who hold different views of the Conservative party.

Together, Chris and the panellists share their predictions for the upcoming by-elections and the Liaison Committee meeting. They question if the Committee finds that Boris has misled the parliament and whether it will mean the end of his premiership. They also discuss potential successors for Boris and debate why there are no people in the Cabinet who could fulfil the role of Prime Minister. 

Finally, they touch upon the events of the Platinum Jubilee weekend and how they brought people together. 

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