Wright on the Nail

In this week's 'News Roundtable' episode, host Chris Wright is joined by Labour councillor, Freddie Bailey, journalist and GB News presenter, Emily Carver, and political commentators and broadcasters, Lee Harris and Narinder Kaur.

The conversation kicks off with the panel discussing the Partygate inquiry with Boris Johnson’s appearance in front of the Privileges Committee. They reflect on what state this hearing has left Johnson’s career in and descend into an argument over the very idea of lockdown, with two-panel members backing Johnson by admitting to also breaking the rules!

The panel discusses Rishi Sunak’s tax affairs, wealth, and inability to relate to ordinary people. Then Suella Braverman’s recent trip to Rwanda and how it’s been perceived, which opens a debate on the morality and practicalities of Britain’s immigration policy, including the issue of understaffing in the hospitality industry. Finally, they move to international politics, discussing Xi Jinping’s meeting with Vladimir Putin and the shift of world power from the United States towards China.

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In this week's 'News Roundtable' episode, host Chris Wright is joined by journalist and author Yasmin Alibhai-Brown, economist Vicky Pryce, political commentator Edward Hardy and Taiwan-based journalist James Chater.

The conversation dives straight into the new UK budget statement and the collapse of Silicon Valley Bank. The panel speculates on whether we are on the brink of a banking crisis and what can be done to avoid potential economic consequences.

The panel discusses the aftermath of Gary Lineker’s suspension, debating whether the BBC yielded to political pressure from the Tories and the right-wing media and whether the public broadcaster can still be considered impartial. Yasmin shares her thoughts on the uproar against Fiona Bruce due to how she handled her assertion that Stanley Johnson was a wife-beater on Question Time.

Finally, the discussion moves to across the pond, exploring the global dangers for world stability of having ‘Mini-Trump’ Ron DeSantis vying for the US presidency. They also touch upon the possibility of a Chinese invasion of Taiwan. Given its significance as a semiconductor manufacturer, James explains the ramifications of an invasion on the island.

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In this week's 'News Roundtable' episode, host Chris Wright is joined by Jess Barnard, Chair of Young Labour and member of Labour’s NEC, Edward Hardy, UK & US political commentator and journalist, Christina Patterson, journalist, writer and broadcaster, and David C Bannerman, former Conservative MEP and Chairman of The Freedom Association.

The conversation dives straight into the hottest topic of the week; the government’s Illegal Immigration Bill, with David being the only panellist to strongly back the policy. The divisiveness of immigration stimulates a fascinating debate among the panel, which gradually crescendos to some explosive exchanges. They cool down in time for a discussion of Tory sensationalism regarding Sue Gray’s appointment by Keir Starmer. In the wake of Boris Johnson’s obscene honours list as an outgoing prime minister – including a knighthood for his father – the panel debate the honours system.

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In this week's 'News Roundtable' episode, host Chris Wright is joined by Jean Monnet, Chair in European Integration at Maynooth University, political commentator John O’Brennan, Times Radio Presenter, Rosie Wright, political journalist, David Osland, and political commentator, Lee Harris.

The conversation kicks off with the panel discussing “The Lockdown Files,” revealing former Health Secretary Matt Hancock’s private messages with other government ministers regarding important COVID decisions. Why were they leaked to the Telegraph by political journalist Isabel Oakeshott? Is Matt Hancock right to feel betrayed? 

The scandal resurfaces questions within the panel on the government’s handling of the pandemic. Together, they discuss the significance of the leak for the UK Covid-19 Inquiry. The panel highlight the possible motives for releasing the messages. Was it an anti-lockdown agenda? To taint Sunak’s Northern Ireland success? Or just cut-throat journalism? 

The discussion moves on to Rishi Sunak’s Windsor Framework for trade between the UK, EU and Northern Ireland, debating who benefits most from this significant post-Brexit breakthrough. 

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In this week’s ‘Deep Dive’ episode, host Chris Wright is joined by author and journalist Otto English to discuss his book Fake History: Ten Great Lies and How They Shaped the World. 

Our conversation begins with how Britain has selectively constructed its view of Winston Churchill to the point that he is a quasi-fictional character. Otto masterfully smashes through our misconceptions about the Battle of Britain and myths about Hitler, Francis Drake, and others. 

Otto reflects on how ‘fake history’ affects us today, as seen through Brexit, and how leaders of the Leave campaign propagated symbols of the war to represent ‘the good old days’. His arguments are heartfelt and highly compelling.  

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In this week's 'News Roundtable' episode, host Chris Wright is joined by the former adviser for Jeremy Corbyn, James Schneider, former UKIP party deputy chair Suzanne Evans, journalist Ryan Capperauld, and broadcaster and political commentator Narinder Kaur.

The panel discusses whether Nicola Sturgeon’s resignation was caused by short-term pressures or the broader context of the faltering Scottish independence movement, and what this now means for electoral politics in Scotland. 

There is a heated discussion on immigration, and the lavish spending by MPs, highlighting Rishi Sunak’s excessive use of private jets, which sparked a divisive debate on taxation.

In this episode, we have the great benefit of having James Schneider, former adviser for Jeremy Corbyn, comment on Starmer’s assault on the left of the Labour party and his former boss's disallowance to stand as a Labour candidate in the next election.

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In this week's 'News Roundtable' episode, host Chris Wright is joined by journalist, writer and broadcaster Christina Patterson, political commentator Lee Harris, Conservative Home columnist Emily Carver, and Chair of Young Labour Jess Barnard.

The conversation kicks off with the panel discussing Ukrainian President Zelensky’s address to the British parliament. They debate whether providing tanks, fighter jets and military support to Ukraine will escalate tensions and question whether this poses the risk of it becoming a real war between NATO and Russia. They dive into Zelensky’s gratitude to Boris Johnson and argue whether Boris is undermining Rishi Sunak’s authority. Is Johnson's support for Zelensky helpful or careerist?

The discussion moves on to Liz Truss’ comeback efforts, arguing whether her fundamental plan was correct, but her execution was botched. They also explore whether she was badly treated and question if she was ever really a credible candidate. Lee Harris questions whether Liz Truss was truly responsible for crashing the UK economy, and the panel speculate on solutions to the current economic turmoil.

The panel dive into the effects of Brexit on the polling and the nation’s “bregret”. They question whether the Conservative Party need to align their views on Brexit and admit its failings to remain in government. They argue whether Boris is a true “brexiteer” and if his referendum success was good for Britain.

Finally, the panel touches upon Lee Anderson’s recent promotion to Deputy Chair of the Conservatives. They debate his ‘anti-woke’ nature, including supporting the death penalty. Is this really a good move for the Tories?

All this and much more debated on this week's episode!

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In this week's 'News Roundtable' episode, host Chris Wright is joined by political commentator and Spectator columnist, Samantha Smith, Labour Councillor in Preston, Freddie Bailey, political commentator and Times Radio presenter, Rosie Wright, and Professor of European Politics, John O'Brennan.

The conversation kicks off with the panel discussing Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab's bullying investigation after eight formal complaints were made against him. They compare this to Nadhim Zahawi's recent scandal, questioning how Rishi Sunak must handle this. They debate whether there is an effort to create doubt surrounding his premiership and if the government is crumbling. 

Together, they analyse Boris Johnson's behaviour during his recent trips to Kyiv and the USA, noting how it is unusual for a backbench MP to make diplomatic trips abroad. They speculate as to why Rishi Sunak has not stepped in to stop Boris' antics. Does his charisma allow him to bend the rules in ways that no other former Prime Minister has?

With the third anniversary of Brexit, the panel explores the current state of the UK economy and highlights whether the pandemic, Russia's invasion of Ukraine or Brexit have caused the country's economic issues. Together they dive into the different avenues the Conservative government could take to make the most out of Brexit – do they need to confront the truth?

All this and much more debated on this week's episode!

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In this week's 'News Roundtable' episode, host Chris Wright is joined by broadcaster and political commentator, Narinder Kaur, broadcaster and journalist, Charlie Bayliss, football journalist and host of The Italian Football Podcast, Nima Tavallaey Roodsari, and UK & US political commentator and journalist, Edward Hardy.

The conversation kicks off with the panel discussing Boris Johnson’s recent visit to Ukraine's capital Kyiv to meet President Zelensky. They debate his intentions, comparing his antics to Donald Trump’s. Why is Boris pretending to be Prime Minister? They argue about the justifications for this war – is the negotiating table the only place for this war to end?

The discussion moves on to Zahawi’s tax affairs; the panel considers how well Rishi Sunak is handling the scandal after the Head of HMRC said it was “not an innocent error”. They question whether a blind eye is being turned on criminal activity in parliament and the level of corruption within the Conservative Party – are serious changes to the vetting process urgently needed?

The panel talks through Sajid Javid’s calls for patients to pay for GP appointments and A&E visits. They look at the US paid-for healthcare system, which sees patients wanting to leave the hospital as soon as possible as they cannot afford the fees, and speculate the different avenues of how a paid system could work in the UK.

All this and much more debated on this week's episode!

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In this week's 'News Roundtable' episode, host Chris Wright is joined by former UKIP deputy chair, Suzanne Evans, political commentator, Narinder Kaur, and author and journalist, David Osland.

The conversation kicks off with the panel discussing their ideas on how the Conservatives could try and win the next General Election and what they could be doing to prevent a Labour landslide. The panel  dive deep into potential policy ideas but collectively agree that there probably isn’t enough time to turn things around.

They debate disunity in the Tory Party and the public’s readiness for change after 13 years of successive Conservative governments. Together, they question the impact of Brexit and disagree about the consequences of the referendum  and its effect on the British economy seven years on.

The panel explore the state of the Metropolitan Police and whether the police force poses a danger to women, agreeing that institutional misogyny goes far beyond what has unfolded. They wrap up the discussion by sharing their thoughts on Jeremy Clarkson’s latest offensive comments and his subsequent rumoured cancellation by Amazon. Did he deserve it, or did he have it coming?

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

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