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Coffee House Shots

The Spectator
Rishi Sunak
Hate Crime Act
Conservative Party
Labour Party
Scotland
Police Scotland
Keir Starmer
Gender Identity
Humza Yousaf
Israel
Local Elections
United Kingdom
WASPI Campaign
Labour
Freedom Of Speech
William Wragg
Tory
State Pension Age
Securonomics
Ukraine

Instant political analysis from the Spectator's top team of writers, including Michael Gove, Katy Balls, Isabel Hardman, James Heale, Cindy Yu and many others.

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This afternoon we had Liz Kendall’s long-awaited address in the Commons on Labour’s plans for welfare reform. The prospect of £5 billion worth of cuts to welfare has split the party in two, with fears of a rebellion growing over the weekend and into ... more

Bridget Phillipson's schools bill is back in the Commons today. The scope of the legislation is twofold: firstly, looking at the welfare of children in schools and secondly at fundamentally changing the landscape of secondary education by doing away ... more

Isabel Hardman presents highlights from Sunday morning's political shows.

NHS England will be demolished as Labour make sweeping changes to the NHS, and cuts are coming to welfare too, with Health Secretary Streeting saying mental health disorders... more

Slashing the winter fuel allowance, maintaining the two child benefit cap, cutting international aid, cutting the civil service, axing NHS bureaucracy, possibly slashing welfare expenditure... you'd be forgiven for thinking the Conservatives were in ... more

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Recent Guests

Pat McFadden
Senior Cabinet Minister
Episode: Isabel Hardman's Sunday Roundup - 09/03/2025
Edgar Rincevitz
President of Latvia
Episode: Isabel Hardman's Sunday Roundup - 09/03/2025
Danny Shaw
Former advisor to Yvette Cooper
Episode: Labour's 'two tier policing' headache
Charles Grant
Director of the Centre for European Reform
Centre for European Reform
Episode: Can Starmer be the bridge between Europe and the US?
Michael Forsyth
Former Minister under Margaret Thatcher and John Major, Secretary of State for Scotland
Episode: Kemi vs Nigel: who would Thatcher have backed?
John McTernan
Former Labour advisor
Episode: John Prescott's legacy, plus Labour & the Tories grapple with migration
Camilla Tomany
Journalist
GB News
Episode: Isabel Hardman's Sunday Roundup - 19/01/2025
Priti Patel
Shadow Foreign Secretary
Episode: Isabel Hardman's Sunday Roundup - 19/01/2025
Rachel Reeves
Politician
Episode: Isabel Hardman's Sunday Roundup - 19/01/2025

Hosts

Katy Balls
Host of Coffee House Shots
James Heale
Host of Coffee House Shots

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 3.3k ratings
  • Still fails to ask challenging questions

    The tone is veering to the left quite substantially in my observations since Gove took over.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Hvcfgnj
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Most Impartial informative and entertaining news podcast par none

    Coffee House Shots has been a family favourite for years, ever since the Brexit/prorogation crisis in the UK - their takes are always even handed and sharply insightful, two things you don’t see often in journalism these days! It always feels like sitting down to a cup of tea or a glass of wine with some good friends for a bit of confidential gossip - I only wish they covered Irish politics too!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    0Quest0
    Ireland2 months ago
  • So banal

    I have stopped listening this podcast for a while, as it became so banal and generic.

    I missed the day of Fraser Nelson and James Forsyth, as they provided not just information and commentary, but also counter-arguments often.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Yannis04
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • A zinger

    Favourite UK show with high quality hosts to make it interesting every episode.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    OziMozzie
    Australia3 months ago
  • Gove is repugnant

    Hearing him talk about Mandelson is like hearing a slug praise a tic

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Pilot123456678
    Australia3 months ago

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Listeners appreciate the show's in-depth political analysis and engaging discussions. The quality of contributions from experienced journalists is noted positively. There is some criticism regarding the presence of certain hosts, indicating a divide in audience preference and political alignment, especially regarding representation of left-leaning perspectives.

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#129
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#66
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#78
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Who would be a Conservative? – Kate Andrews vs Michael Gove
Q: Michael, do you think there are distinctions between American and British political parties that influence how conservatives and liberals are perceived?
He agrees, pointing out the differences in terminology and political trends in both countries, including the unique nature of the Republican and Democrat parties in America compared to British politics.
Who would be a Conservative? – Kate Andrews vs Michael Gove
Q: Michael, how did your 14 years in government change you in terms of your philosophical outlook?
Michael reflects that he became more conservative over time during his government tenure, emphasizing the importance of understanding the rationale behind existing institutions.
Should the 'Waspi women' be compensated?
Q: Louise, what could younger generations learn from the success of the WASPI women?
Louise suggests that younger generations need to increase their political engagement and voting participation.
Should the 'Waspi women' be compensated?
Q: Isabel, do you think the campaigning group seems to be incredibly successful?
Isabel believes their effectiveness stems from their organization and the pressure they apply on MPs about their issue.
Should the 'Waspi women' be compensated?
Q: Louise, do you agree that the WASPI issue is a feminist issue?
Louise argues that framing it as a feminist win is misleading and emphasizes the intergenerational unfairness of the pension system.

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Political discussions featuring immediate analysis by top writers dissect the current events shaping the landscape in the United Kingdom. Episodes offer a blend of insights about political strategies, critiques of major parties, and reflections on significant political figures like Kemi Badenoch and Keir Starmer, providing an engaging commentary on the UK political scene. The host panel often includes notable contributors, which adds a diversity of perspectives around pivotal issues like Brexit negotiations, government policies, and election strategies, making this a compelling choice for those interested in British politics.

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