The Times Red Box Podcast

Matt Chorley is joined by Lucy Fisher and Henry Zeffman to reflect on the by-election results in Copeland and Stoke on Trent. They discuss: How big an achievement this is for Theresa May, what it means for beaten UKIP leader Paul Nuttall? And did Labour lose by winning in Stoke?  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Matt Chorley is joined by former advisor to Tony Blair turned stand up, Matt Forde, Times columnist Rachel Sylvester and former minister David Willetts, who now heads the Resolution Foundation. They debate if the weak Labour opposition is distorting everything Theresa May does? Why in the age of Google, some politicians make claims which can so easily be disproved? And how the goal of each generation doing considerably better than the one before it can be revived.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In the second part of this spin doctor special, we hear how to deal with leadership crisis of all shapes and sizes. Matt Chorley is joined by: Jo Tanner who worked on two Boris Johnson mayoral campaigns, Lord Wood of Anfield spent a decade advising Gordon Brown before running Ed Miliband's leadership campaign, and James Holt spent seven years spinning for the Lib Dems, including as head of government communications for Nick Clegg in the coalition. Also 'When photo-ops go wrong' the panel reveal their disastrous moments featuring: Boris Johnson and lingerie, Ed Milliband's bacon sandwich nightmare and why Nick Clegg was forced to star in a shot for shot remake of 'I really like you' by Carly Rae Jepsen.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Matt Chorley is joined by three former spin doctors for a two part special on the reality behind the images they helped to create. On the Panel: Jo Tanner worked on two Boris Johnson mayoral campaigns, Lord Wood of Anfield spent a decade advising Gordon Brown before running Ed Miliband's leadership campaign, and James Holt spent seven years spinning for the Lib Dems, including as head of government communications for Nick Clegg in the coalition. They debate whether a backlash against spin led to the rise of Trump and Brexit and is Twitter a help or a hindrance for today's politicians? Including memories of the best twitter gaffs from years past.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Matt Chorley is joined by Michael Savage, Phillip Collins and Melanie Phillips. They discuss how Brexit is obscuring vital domestic issues, examine John Bercow's outburst in the commons and debate if it's right for Britain to have ties with Saudi Arabia.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

In this special episode Matt Chorley is joined by fund manager Paul O'Connor to examine the increasingly potent effect of political events on the markets.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Matt Chorley is joined by the legendary documentary maker Michael Cockerell, who lifts the lid on decades spent trying to get a politician to answer a question, plus Times senior political correspondent and podcast regular Lucy Fisher, who casts an eye over the imminent political battles you might not have noticed. And we also welcome to the Red Box family Iain Martin, who has just joined the Times as a columnist. Discovery more at www.thetimes.co.uk/redboxemail Produced by David McGuire  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Recorded from the depths of Westminster, host Matt Chorley is joined by senior political correspondent Lucy Fisher and political reporter (and Brexit expert) Henry Zeffman. Discover more at www.thetimes.co.uk/redboxemail  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Matt Chorley talks to Rhys Blakely - Washington bureau chief for The Times - about Donald Trump's first 100 days in office. Discover more at www.thetimes.co.uk/redboxemail  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Matt Chorley is joined by Times columnist Rachel Sylvester, deputy political editor Sam Coates, and Suella Fernandes MP to discuss Theresa May's speech on Brexit and what impact it will have in the coming months. Discover more at www.thetimes.co.uk/redboxemail  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Matt Chorley is joined by historian and biographer Sir Anthony Seldon about how Theresa May can make a success of being prime minister and whether the job is just too big. Discover more at www.thetimes.co.uk/redboxemail  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Do our political leaders know what they're doing? The question of competency is the topic up for discussion on the first Red Box podcast of the new year. Matt Chorley is joined by The Times' deputy editor Emma Tucker, columnist David Aaronovitch and Oliver Wright. Discover more at www.thetimes.co.uk/redboxemail  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Matt Chorley is joined by the Political Editor of The Sunday Times, Tim Shipman, at Westminster as the pair discuss the topsy-turvy political waters of 2016 and look ahead to what's in store in the coming year. Discover more at www.thetimes.co.uk/redboxemail  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Matt Chorley hosts a reflective Christmas Quiz which pits reporters, columnists and MPs against each other in a light-hearted (but heated) battle to see who has paid attention to news events in 2016. Reporters: Lucy Fisher and Patrick Kidd MPs: Michael Gove Caroline Flint Columnists: Jenni Russell Philip Collins Discover more at www.thetimes.co.uk/redboxemail Sound FX: www.freesound.org  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Matt Chorley hosts a reflective Christmas Quiz which pits reporters, columnists and MPs against each other in a light-hearted (but heated) battle to see who has paid attention to news events in 2016. Reporters: Lucy Fisher and Patrick Kidd MPs: Michael Gove Caroline Flint Columnists: Jenni Russell Philip Collins Discover more at www.thetimes.co.uk/redboxemail Sound FX: www.freesound.org  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, the Red Box podcast presents a special series of interviews with Parliamentary whips - both past and present - to discuss the inside workings of their unique job in Westminster. Featuring Mark Tami. Presented by Matt Chorley. Discover more at www.thetimes.co.uk/redboxemail  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, the Red Box podcast presents a special series of interviews with Parliamentary whips - both past and present - to discuss the inside workings of their unique job in Westminster. Featuring Mark Harper who was the Government Chief Whip in the House of Commons from May 2015 to July 2016. Presented by Matt Chorley. Discover more at www.thetimes.co.uk/redboxemail  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, the Red Box podcast presents a special series of interviews with Parliamentary whips - both past and present - to discuss the inside workings of their unique job in Westminster. Featuring Ann Taylor, former Labour Chief Whip. Presented by Matt Chorley. Discover more at www.thetimes.co.uk/redboxemail  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, the Red Box podcast presents a special series of interviews with Parliamentary whips - both past and present - to discuss the inside workings of their unique job in Westminster. Featuring Alistair Carmichael. At the beginning of the Liberal Democrat - Conservative coalition government in May 2010, Carmichael was appointed Deputy Chief Whip and Comptroller of the Household. Presented by Matt Chorley. Discover more at www.thetimes.co.uk/redboxemail  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

This week, the Red Box podcast presents a special series of interviews with Parliamentary whips - both past and present - to discuss the inside workings of their unique job in Westminster. Featuring Anne Milton, currently the Deputy Chief Government Whip of the House of Commons. Presented by Matt Chorley. Discover more at www.thetimes.co.uk/redboxemail  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.