Is AI coming for our jobs? - Listener questions episode
The government are pursuing AI developments, but at what cost? Why aren't Labour rebels protesting about stealth taxes? And will Jeremy Corbyn join the Green Party?Rachel Cunliffe is joined by Will Dunn and Andrew Marr to answer your questions.READMagic and divination in the age of AI - Will Dunn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Is Keir Starmer "bold and brave" to suspend rebels?
On Wednesday, the prime minister removed the whip from the group of MPs for breaches of discipline. The group of MPs have persistently rebelled against the Labour leader.The government are also reckoning with a revelation that leaked information compromised the safety of Afghans who supported the British military, and inflation has risen higher than expected.Plus: Labour introduce plans to lower the voting age to 16.Rachel Cunliffe is joined by Andrew Marr, George Eaton and Will Dunn to discuss.READWhy Keir Starmer has purged Labour rebels again - George Eaton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Israel is committing war crimes - former Supreme Court judge Jonathan Sumption exclusive interview
Jonathan Sumption, Lord Sumption, served on the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom between 2012 and 2018.He has written a powerful and sobering essay for the New Statesman in which he argues that Israel is committing war crimes in Gaza.In this exclusive interview, Tom McTague meets Jonathan Sumption to discuss why he has come to this conclusion now, and what it means for the international community.Read Jonathan Sumption's essay here: https://www.newstatesman.com/world/middle-east/2025/07/a-question-of-intentListen to more from the New Statesman: Jake Richards MP on why he believes the ECHR needs reform Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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Is English literature dying - and does it matter?
English literature no longer makes the top ten of A-level subject choices. English departments at universities are regularly closing. Studies show dramatic drops in literacy and reading, particularly amongst teenagers. Today we’re asking: is English literature dying?The New Statesman’s deputy editor Will Lloyd is joined by the New Statesman’s new culture editor Tanjil Rashid and columnist and critic James Marriott.READEnglish literature's last stand - James Marriott Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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🚨 How to defeat Reform - *Exclusive* with political polling analyst Steve Akehurst
Nigel Farage and Reform UK are a real threat to Labour and the Conservatives alike.We've heard a lot about the strengths of the challenger party - who would be likely to form the next government if an election was held tomorrow.But one political polling analyst has been exploring where the Reform brand is most vulnerable to attack - and he reveals his results exclusively in this episode of the New Statesman podcast.Steve Akehurst is founder of the non-partisan research initiative Persuasion UK. He joins Anoosh Chakelian and Rachel Cunliffe to share the arguments Labour, the Conservatives and the Lib Dems can use that are most likely to turn voters away from Nigel Farage and Reform UK.This episode is a must-listen for political strategists, speechwriters and MPs. 👉 Read Steve Akehurst's exclusive polling analysis here: https://persuasionuk.org/research/reform-message-testing-rct Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Reporting and analysis to help you understand the forces shaping the world - with Andrew Marr and Anoosh Chakelian, plus New Statesman writers and expert contributors.--New Statesman subscribers can listen ad-free on the New Statesman app.Get your first two months' subscription for just £2 at https://www.newstatesman.com/save Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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