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Times columnist Fraser Nelson joins Katherine Forster, GB News Chief Political Correspondent, on Chopper’s Political Podcast to discuss the UK’s welfare system and the challenges facing policymakers as they consider reform. The conversation explores the rising number of people claiming sickness and disability benefits, the financial incentives facing people returning to work, delays in benefit reassessments and the impact of the pandemic. They also discuss the political challenges facing Labour, the future of welfare reform, immigration and the pressures on Britain’s labour market. Fraser shares his perspective on why the current system may be discouraging some people from working and what changes could help more people into employment, while addressing the wider economic and social implications of reform. Keep up to date with GB News at gbnews.com or on X @GBNEWS Become a Friend of GB News: gbnews.com/friend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conservative MP Joy Morrissey joins Christopher Hope at the Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham to discuss the future direction of the Conservative Party and its priorities in opposition. The interview covers immigration and the small boats crisis, the Conservative Party’s economic approach, women’s rights and equality policy, the Supreme Court judgment on sex and the law, face coverings, concerns raised by residents over migrant accommodation, and the party’s approach to rebuilding voter trust. Joy Morrissey also reflects on her time in the Whips’ Office, her support for Kemi Badenoch’s leadership, the question of cooperation with Reform UK, Britain’s history and education, and her previous support for Boris Johnson. Keep up to date with GB News at gbnews.com or on X @GBNEWS Become a Friend of GB News: gbnews.com/friend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

‘Andy Burnham is Keir Starmer with a TikTok account!’ - Suella Braverman SLAMS Prime Minister Suella Braverman joins GB News’ Katherine Forster for a wide-ranging discussion covering Andy Burnham, Brexit, immigration, the Conservative Party and Reform UK. Braverman discusses Burnham’s speech and criticises his positions on issues including Brexit, pensions, immigration, defence and taxation. She also responds to questions about her own political career, her departure from the Conservative Party, and her decision to join Reform UK. During the interview, Braverman argues that Burnham represents a continuation of Keir Starmer’s approach and describes him as “Keir Starmer with a TikTok account.” She also discusses her new book, Patriot: Empire, Betrayal and Hope, including her views on Brexit, the British Empire, education and the record of successive Conservative governments. Beat the system with TallyMoney. Gold you can spend. To get 50% off your activation fee, use code GBN50 on the activation screen: https://click.tallymoney.com/A64P/4k8yvy83 #ad The purchase of gold and investment in bullion is not FCA regulated nor do they benefit from the protections of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme or the Financial Ombudsman Service. The value of your investment can go down as well as up. Consider the risks involved before choosing to invest. This card is issued by Transact Payments Limited pursuant to licence by Mastercard International Incorporated #UKNews #UKPolitics #Reform #NigelFarage Keep up to date with GB News at gbnews.com or on X @GBNEWS Become a Friend of GB News: gbnews.com/friend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beat the system with TallyMoney. Gold you can spend. To get 50% off your activation fee, use code GBN50 on the activation screen: https://click.tallymoney.com/A64P/fnb6onmo #ad Former Conservative MP and veterans minister Johnny Mercer joins Christopher Hope on Chopper’s Political Podcast to discuss his new book, No Way to Run a Country: An Outsider’s Journey into the Heart of Broken Politics.Mercer reflects on his time in Westminster, his work on veterans’ affairs, the Northern Ireland legacy process, his experiences in government and his decision to leave frontline politics. He also discusses political leadership, the role of the media, electoral reform, the rise of Reform and why he believes more people should consider entering politics.The conversation also covers Mercer’s experiences serving in Afghanistan, his disagreements with the government over veterans’ rights and what he believes needs to change in British politics. The purchase of gold and investment in bullion is not FCA regulated nor do they benefit from the protections of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme or the Financial Ombudsman Service. The value of your investment can go down as well as up. Consider the risks involved before choosing to invest. This card is issued by Transact Payments Limited pursuant to licence by Mastercard International Incorporated #UKNews #UKPolitics #Labour #Reform #Conservatives Keep up to date with GB News at gbnews.com or on X @GBNEWS Become a Friend of GB News: gbnews.com/friend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Andy Burnham is set to meet Donald Trump in person for the first time at the UN General Assembly, with Olivia Utley and Tom Harwood discussing the potential political tensions the meeting could create for the Greater Manchester mayor. Could a friendly relationship with the US president put Burnham at odds with parts of the Left, particularly as he seeks to build support beyond Labour’s traditional base? GB News Political Correspondent Olivia Utley, and GB News Deputy Political Editor Tom Harwood, discuss Burnham’s upcoming meeting with Trump, the political pressures surrounding it and what to watch for when the two meet. Beat the system with TallyMoney. Gold you can spend. Discover more here: https://click.tallymoney.com/A64P/d1028opp #ad The purchase of gold and investment in bullion is not FCA regulated nor do they benefit from the protections of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme or the Financial Ombudsman Service. The value of your investment can go down as well as up. Consider the risks involved before choosing to invest. This card is issued by Transact Payments Limited pursuant to licence by Mastercard International Incorporated Keep up to date with GB News at gbnews.com or on X @GBNEWS Become a Friend of GB News: gbnews.com/friend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beat the system with TallyMoney. Gold you can spend. To get 50% off your activation fee, use code GBN50 on the activation screen: https://click.tallymoney.com/A64P/4k8yvy83 #ad Andy Burnham could decide to call an early general election before Christmas, the country's top union official has told GB News. TUC general secretary Paul Nowak told Chopper's Political Podcast that the PM could decide to call an election after he publishes his 10 year plan later this Autumn. He said: "I don't think that the public are battering down Andy Burnham's door in Downing Street, 'saying let's have a general election'. We've got to get through the first budget.  "Let's see Andy's 10 year plan. He might decide actually I've not got enough room within the manifesto to deliver the change that I think we need to see." Mr Nowak was speaking ahead of the TUC conference this weekend in Brighton. The PM is expected to address the conference next week. The PM told MPs in the House of Commons last week: "Later in the year, our 10-year plan for Britain will set out plans for stronger public control over these essentials, making them work for people and places again." The purchase of gold and investment in bullion is not FCA regulated nor do they benefit from the protections of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme or the Financial Ombudsman Service. The value of your investment can go down as well as up. Consider the risks involved before choosing to invest. This card is issued by Transact Payments Limited pursuant to licence by Mastercard International Incorporated #AndyBurnham #UKPolitcs #UKNews #NigelFarage #Labour #ReformUK Keep up to date with GB News at gbnews.com or on X @GBNEWS Become a Friend of GB News: gbnews.com/friend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beat the system with TallyMoney. Gold you can spend. To get 50% off your activation fee, use code GBN50 on the activation screen: https://click.tallymoney.com/A64P/4k8yvy83 #ad Robert Jenrick joins Chopper’s Political Podcast to discuss Reform UK’s growing support, the party’s recent funding controversy, its plans for tax cuts and welfare reform, and its preparations for a potential future in government. Jenrick also addresses Reform’s approach to immigration, the Channel crossings, public spending, pensions, defence and industrial policy, as well as his views on Nigel Farage and the party’s political future. #ReformUK #NigelFarage #RobertJenrick The purchase of gold and investment in bullion is not FCA regulated nor do they benefit from the protections of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme or the Financial Ombudsman Service. The value of your investment can go down as well as up. Consider the risks involved before choosing to invest. This card is issued by Transact Payments Limited pursuant to licence by Mastercard International Incorporated Keep up to date with GB News at gbnews.com or on X @GBNEWS Become a Friend of GB News: gbnews.com/friend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beat the system with TallyMoney. Gold you can spend. To get 50% off your activation fee, use code GBN50 on the activation screen: https://click.tallymoney.com/A64P/fnb6onmo #ad Former Chief Whip Simon Hart joins Christopher Hope to discuss what really happens behind the scenes during a cabinet reshuffle. Drawing on his experience in government, Hart explains why reshuffles can create lasting political tensions, how ministers are appointed and removed, and what challenges Andy Burnham's new Cabinet could face in the months ahead. Also in this episode, former Downing Street private secretary Caroline Slocock reflects on government, leadership and the lessons modern prime ministers can learn from Margaret Thatcher. #UKPolitics #UKNews #AndyBurnham Subscribe for more interviews and analysis from Chopper's Political Podcast. The purchase of gold and investment in bullion is not FCA regulated nor do they benefit from the protections of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme or the Financial Ombudsman Service. The value of your investment can go down as well as up. Consider the risks involved before choosing to invest. This card is issued by Transact Payments Limited pursuant to licence by Mastercard International Incorporated Keep up to date with GB News at gbnews.com or on X @GBNEWS Become a Friend of GB News: gbnews.com/friend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beat the system with TallyMoney. Gold you can spend. To get 50% off your activation fee, use code GBN50 on the activation screen: https://click.tallymoney.com/A64P/fnb6onmo #ad In this episode of Chopper's Political Podcast, Christopher Hope is joined by Aubrey Allegretti to look back at Keir Starmer's time as Prime Minister and ahead to Andy Burnham's arrival in Number 10. They discuss the political legacy of Starmer's premiership, Labour's series of policy reversals, Burnham's leadership style, the challenges facing the new government, and what could come next for the Labour Party. They also examine cabinet speculation, economic pressures, communications strategy, and whether Burnham can avoid the pitfalls that affected his predecessor. The purchase of gold and investment in bullion is not FCA regulated nor do they benefit from the protections of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme or the Financial Ombudsman Service. The value of your investment can go down as well as up. Consider the risks involved before choosing to invest. This card is issued by Transact Payments Limited pursuant to licence by Mastercard International Incorporated #News #AundyBurnham #Politics Keep up to date with GB News at gbnews.com or on X @GBNEWS Become a Friend of GB News: gbnews.com/friend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beat the system with TallyMoney. Gold you can spend. To get 50% off your activation fee, use code GBN50 on the activation screen: https://click.tallymoney.com/A64P/fnb6onmo #ad Christopher Hope and Tom Harwood break down Nigel Farage's shock resignation as MP for Clacton, the donations investigation, why a by-election is now taking place, and what it could mean for Reform UK. The purchase of gold and investment in bullion is not FCA regulated nor do they benefit from the protections of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme or the Financial Ombudsman Service. The value of your investment can go down as well as up. Consider the risks involved before choosing to invest. This card is issued by Transact Payments Limited pursuant to licence by Mastercard International Incorporated #NigelFarage #ReformUK #UKNews #UKPolitics Keep up to date with GB News at gbnews.com or on X @GBNEWS Become a Friend of GB News: gbnews.com/friend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beat the system with TallyMoney. Gold you can spend. To get 50% off your activation fee, use code GBN50 on the activation screen: https://bit.ly/GBNewsTallyMoney #ad GB News Political Editor Christopher Hope is joined by Chief Political Correspondent Katherine Forster to discuss Andy Burnham's vision for government ahead of his expected move into Number 10. They examine his plans for greater devolution, including the proposal for a "Number 10 for the North", and debate whether shifting power away from Westminster could help boost growth and improve public services. The pair also explore the political and economic challenges facing the incoming government, from defence spending and taxation to local government reform and public expectations. Could Burnham's approach reshape British politics, or will the realities of government prove more difficult than the promises? The purchase of gold and investment in bullion is not FCA regulated nor do they benefit from the protections of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme or the Financial Ombudsman Service. The value of your investment can go down as well as up. Consider the risks involved before choosing to invest. This card is issued by Transact Payments Limited pursuant to licence by Mastercard International Incorporated #AndyBurnham #UKNews #UKPolitics #UKNews Keep up to date with GB News at gbnews.com or on X @GBNEWS Become a Friend of GB News: gbnews.com/friend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beat the system with TallyMoney. Gold you can spend. To get 50% off your activation fee, use code GBN50 on the activation screen: https://bit.ly/GBNewsTallyMoney #ad Christopher Hope is joined by Tom Harwood and Katherine Forster to break down one of the most dramatic weeks in recent British politics. The panel examines Keir Starmer's departure from Downing Street, how his premiership unravelled, and what history is likely to make of his time in office. They also discuss Andy Burnham's arrival as Prime Minister, who could serve in his Cabinet, the challenges facing the new Government, and whether Labour's approach to immigration, spending and economic policy is about to change. With analysis from inside Westminster, the team looks at what happens next for Labour, what the Opposition will do in response, and what Burnham's first 100 days could mean for Britain. Subscribe for more political analysis, exclusive interviews and behind-the-scenes insight from Westminster every week. The purchase of gold and investment in bullion is not FCA regulated nor do they benefit from the protections of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme or the Financial Ombudsman Service. The value of your investment can go down as well as up. Consider the risks involved before choosing to invest. This card is issued by Transact Payments Limited pursuant to licence by Mastercard International Incorporated  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beat the system with TallyMoney. Gold you can spend. Discover more here: https://click.tallymoney.com/A64P/df08xa5e #ad Christopher Hope is joined by Olivia Utley and Katherine Forster to discuss the upcoming Makerfield by-election and the potential implications for Labour, Reform UK and the wider political landscape. They examine what a victory or defeat could mean for Keir Starmer, the growing speculation around Andy Burnham's future ambitions, and the challenges facing Nigel Farage's Reform UK. Plus, Labour MP Jess Asato discusses her concerns about AI and social media, while Father of the House Sir Edward Leigh shares his thoughts on the future of the Conservative Party, Reform UK and the prospect of cooperation on the political right. #Politics #GBNews #KeirStarmer #AndyBurnham #NigelFarage #Labour #ReformUK #Conservatives #Westminster #PoliticalPodcast The purchase of gold and investment in bullion is not FCA regulated nor do they benefit from the protections of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme or the Financial Ombudsman Service. The value of your investment can go down as well as up. Consider the risks involved before choosing to invest. This card is issued by Transact Payments Limited pursuant to a licence by Mastercard International Incorporated Keep up to date with GB News at gbnews.com or on X @GBNEWS Become a Friend of GB News: gbnews.com/friend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Nigel Farage's response to the murder of Henry Nowak shows that he is "completely unfit" to be Prime Minister, a Cabinet minister and ally of Sir Keir Starmer has told GB News. The Reform UK leader has come under fire for failing to condemn the violence in Southampton in Prime Minister's Questions after video footage emerged of police handcuffing Henry, a student in the city, as he lay dying after sustaining stab wounds. Mr Farage was also accused of using the opportunity to lament what he described as "two-tier policing". However, in an interview with GB News' Chopper's Political Podcast, Cabinet Office Minister Nick Thomas-Symonds said that Mr Farage's remarks about the murder show he is not fit to be Prime Minister. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Beat the system with TallyMoney. Gold you can spend. Discover more here: https://click.tallymoney.com/A64P/df08xa5e #ad In this episode of Chopper’s Political Podcast, Christopher Hope discusses the political fallout following Peter Murrell’s conviction and the continuing questions surrounding former First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and the SNP leadership. Former Scottish Daily Telegraph editor Alan Cochrane reflects on his experiences covering Scottish politics and examines how the controversy could affect trust in the SNP and the wider independence movement. Earlier in the programme, former Tony Blair adviser Peter Hyman joins Christopher to discuss Labour’s future, Tony Blair’s intervention on Keir Starmer’s government, and a new report into the growing number of young people not in education, employment or training (NEETs). The purchase of gold and investment in bullion is not FCA regulated nor do they benefit from the protections of the Financial Services Compensation Scheme or the Financial Ombudsman Service. The value of your investment can go down as well as up. Consider the risks involved before choosing to invest. This card is issued by Transact Payments Limited pursuant to licence by Mastercard International Incorporated #SNP #NicolaSturgeon #UKNews #UKPolitics Keep up to date with GB News at gbnews.com or on X @GBNEWS Become a Friend of GB News: gbnews.com/friend Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.