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Coffee House Shots

The Spectator
Labour Party
Andy Burnham
Conservative Party
Keir Starmer
Reform UK
Nigel Farage
Kemi Badenoch
Donald Trump
United Kingdom
Peter Mandelson
European Union
Ed Miliband
Brexit
Iran
Liberal Democrats
Manchester
Immigration
Makerfield
Green Party
Wes Streeting

Daily political analysis from The Spectator's top team of writers, including Michael Gove, Tim Shipman, Isabel Hardman, James Heale and many others.

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For this special edition of Coffee House Shots, economics editor Michael Simmons hosts a panel from Conservative Party conference on Britain’s growing NEETs crisis: the hundreds of thousands of young people not in education, employment or training. H... more

Labour has held Holborn and St Pancras in the first major electoral test of the post-Starmer era – but what does the result tell us about the state of the left?

James Heale is joined by Tim Shipman and More in Common’s Luke Tryl to discuss Andy Burn... more

What does it take to become a successful political leader – and are Britain’s politicians getting the training they need?

At Conservative Party Conference, Michael Gove was joined by former deputy PM Thérèse Coffey to ask how Britain can develop pol... more

Kemi Badenoch has just delivered her conference speech, bringing Conservative Party Conference 2026 to a close.

She very nearly almost announced the inheritance tax policy many had expected – instead beefing up the Tory offer to homeowners with a pl... more

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Recent Guests

Suella Braverman
Former Home Secretary and author of Patriot
Reform UK (as of defection)
Episode: Suella Braverman on imposter syndrome, 'breaking up' with the Tories and why she’ll never go back
Angus Colwell
Spectator journalist
The Spectator
Episode: EXCLUSIVE: work or face benefits ban, Kemi tells under-25s
Lara Prendergast
Spectator journalist
The Spectator
Episode: EXCLUSIVE: work or face benefits ban, Kemi tells under-25s
Poppy Coburn
Telegraph journalist
The Telegraph
Episode: EXCLUSIVE: work or face benefits ban, Kemi tells under-25s
Isabel Hardman
Journalist and moderator
The Spectator
Episode: EXCLUSIVE: work or face benefits ban, Kemi tells under-25s
Claire Ainsley
Director of Project on Centre Left Renewal at the Progressive Policy Institute
Progressive Policy Institute
Episode: Can Andy keep up with his promises?
Andy Burnham
British politician, prominent Labour figure advocating social care reform
Labour Party
Episode: Isabel Hardman's Sunday Roundup - 27/09/2026
Jonathan Ashworth
Former Shadow Cabinet Minister, Labour politician
Labour Party
Episode: 'The return of the prodigal son'? – Labour conference lookahead | with Jonathan Ashworth
Freddie Gray
Political journalist appearing as a guest analyst
The Spectator
Episode: Will Trump give Burnham the time of day?

Hosts

Natasha Feroze
Host of Coffee House Shots
James Heale
Host of Coffee House Shots / Political commentator
Noa Hoffman
Co-host / Host of Coffee House Shots
Tim Shipman
Co-host and political commentator
Isabel Hardman
Co-host, political columnist

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 3.5k ratings
  • Curate’s Egg

    I’ve seen a lot of grumbling on here about Tim Shipman. His interview with Malcolm Rifkind was excellent and very insightful, I thought.

    Like the short form format.

    Isabel Hardman barely lets politicians get a word in. But blessedly, it’s still short!

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Dfg 325
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Triggered, right wing rubbish

    I listened to this podcast on occasion because I found it hilarious how triggered the spectator is over Andy Burnham and Labour, although the right wing rhetoric has become tedious. However, the spectator’s despicably racist targeting of the late Professor Jason Arday, and now Lord Simon Woolly means they have crossed a very dangerous line. Unfollowed. Please do the same.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Azalea Blooms
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Who told Shippers

    He’s amusing?

    Was it for a bet?

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Ghost of Dyche
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Maligned malcontents

    Shipman et al proudly show you how much dirt they have under their fingernails. Just don’t agree to smelling their fingers.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    ❤️Radio4Comedy
    Netherlands2 months ago
  • Noah

    The lead-ah in Americ-ah

    Auf Englisch, bitte

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    George Agdgdgdwango
    United Kingdom2 months ago

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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

EXCLUSIVE: work or face benefits ban, Kemi tells under-25s
Q: What is the main message that Badenoch wants to get across ahead of Tory party conference?
The main message is a tough-love, work-first welfare approach designed to incentivize employment, with six months of preparation before young people can access standard benefits, and a plan to shift some responsibility onto parents while presenting a credible, reform-minded Conservative alternative.
Isabel Hardman's Sunday Roundup - 27/09/2026
Q: What will a new system mean in practice, and when could we expect it to happen?
Burnham outlines a timetable to implement a universal care service that operates on NHS principles, with free personal care at the point of use and a structure aligned with health care delivery, while stressing that details will be refined through an official review process and a clear conference plan.
'The return of the prodigal son'? – Labour conference lookahead | with Jonathan Ashworth
Q: Do you think Labour will call a general election soon or wait?
The hosts and Ashworth indicate it's unclear, leaning toward patience on the electoral timetable, with emphasis on building a coherent long-term agenda rather than rushing to elections.
'The return of the prodigal son'? – Labour conference lookahead | with Jonathan Ashworth
Q: But if you were Labour and you were deciding to go for it, what would be your response?
Ashworth suggests Labour should consider whether pushing an early election is worth the risk, weighing the political capital of a mandate against the potential backlash, and emphasizes the need to balance fiscal rules with bold policy messaging.
Laura Trott: 'Labour are kowtowing to the unions'
Q: Absolutely. And you talk about the public service reform agenda, you would undo what Labour have done since July 2024. What else would you pursue, Laura, if you were given the power to be Education Secretary tomorrow?
Laura Trott explains her broad, ambitious plan, emphasizing a focus on the university system and children's social care, with reforms to SEND and a new deal for young people that prioritizes apprenticeships and job-ready qualifications.

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Short-form daily analysis of Westminster politics and policy, with a focus on strategy, party dynamics, and policy implications. Episodes frequently cover immigration, defence, social care, and high-profile cabinet moves, often featuring insider perspectives from prominent political journalists and policymakers. The show stands out for its bite-sized format, fast-paced debates, and guest-driven conversations, though listener sentiment suggests a divide between balanced analysis and partisan framing depending on the hosting lineup. This mix makes it a solid pick for listeners seeking crisp, timely political insight and for guests aiming to reach a politically engaged audience.

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