Bob M’s Podcast : Politics - News - Sport

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A comprehensive weekly round-up of the biggest stories in UK news, politics and sport through a centre-right lens. We examine the escalating global energy crisis, immigration debates, and political developments while providing straightforward analysis on issues affecting hard-working families across Britain.

• Russia's continued aggression has driven oil prices...

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Britain stands at an economic crossroads eerily reminiscent of the 1970s crisis, with Chancellor Rachel Reeves steering the country toward what The Telegraph warns could be a humiliating IMF bailout. What began as promises of prudent fiscal management has deteriorated into a disturbing reality of punitive taxation and unchecked spending that threatens the foundation of the U...

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What happens when unelected foreign judges can overrule the will of Parliament? This provocative question sits at the heart of the debate surrounding the UK's membership in the European Convention on Human Rights.

The argument for withdrawal from the ECHR builds upon five key pillars: restoring parliamentary sovereignty, enhancing democratic accountability, add...

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The numbers don't lie, but they rarely tell the full story. UK inflation has surged to a staggering 3.8% – a 19-month high that's sent shockwaves through an already fragile economy. This isn't just economic data; it's a harsh reality crushing families across Britain who were already struggling to make ends meet.

Behind the cold statistics lies a ...

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We dive into the UK's economic challenges as Chancellor Rachel Reeves prepares for a tough autumn budget needing to raise £20 billion, with controversial "sin taxes" on the table and housing market concerns mounting. The Premier League returns with VAR controversies, while Lewis Hamilton prepares to leave Mercedes after 12 years and 84 victories to join Ferrar...

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Channel crossings have surpassed 25,000 this year while Labour's promise to smash people-smuggling gangs remains unfulfilled. Keir Starmer entered office promising control but has delivered what appears to be continuity of the previous government's border chaos.

• Over 25,000 people have crossed the Channel in 2025 with numbers accelerating
• Labour go...

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Britain faces unprecedented Nordic heatwaves while confidence in the UK economy reaches a potential nadir under Labour's watch. The government's approach to domestic and international affairs raises serious questions about its effectiveness and direction.

• Nordic heatwaves hit the UK with unprecedented temperatures, calling for pragmatic adaptation rather...

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Labour's new government introduces controversial policies while facing economic challenges and internal party tensions in their first weeks of power.

• Proposal to lower voting age to 16 criticised as potential electoral engineering to favour left-leaning youth voters
• UK-Germany friendship treaty signed covering defence, trade and migration with 17 joint ...

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The UK economy stands on the brink of stagflation with 3.6% inflation and 1.2% growth, while the IMF warns Chancellor Reeves to raise taxes, scrap the pension triple lock, or introduce NHS co-payments. This analysis examines Britain's precarious economic position, the unsustainable fiscal trajectory, and the difficult choices facing a government that appears unwilling t...

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The political tectonic plates are shifting beneath Westminster as Keir Starmer's government faces multiple simultaneous crises demanding decisive action. Escalating Middle East tensions are testing Labour's foreign policy credentials, exposing the challenge of balancing progressive party values with projecting global strength. Meanwhile, our borders are witnessing ...

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The Scottish National Party's nearly two-decade rule at Holyrood represents a significant failure of governance, with their obsession with independence overshadowing effective management of public services and the economy. Their record reveals systematic decline across education, healthcare, and financial management, alongside mounting scandals that have eroded public t...

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The Scottish Parliament at Holyrood has failed to deliver on its promises after twenty-one years, becoming a costly and ineffective institution that has deepened divisions rather than healing them. A radical solution is proposed: abolish Holyrood entirely and chart a new course for Scotland's governance.

• Donald Dewar's neglected statue in Glasgow symboli...

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Labour's catastrophic poll decline reveals a cabinet lacking the talent, vision, and experience required to maintain its 2024 election victory, with Keir Starmer's approval ratings plummeting to a historic low of -46 within his first year.

• Cabinet completely devoid of members with successful business experience
• Starmer's leadership marred by p...

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From towering intellects to Twitter soundbites—our latest episode examines the breathtaking collapse of Britain's parliamentary culture. We trace the journey from Margaret Thatcher's rigorous economic arguments and John Smith's principled eloquence to today's theatre of shallow posturing and rehearsed zingers.

The contrast is stark and sobering. ...

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Rachel Reeves' economic stewardship stands at a critical crossroads as the UK plunges deeper into a fiscal nightmare. June 2025's borrowing figures tell a devastating story: £20.7 billion borrowed in a single month—the second highest June figure since records began in 1993—and a shocking £6.6 billion increase from the previous year.

This isn't an isol...

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The Premier League transfer window is heating up with Manchester United signing Brentford's Brian Mbumo for £55m, while Arsenal swoops for Chelsea's Noni Madiwik and Valencia's Christian Mosquera. British athletes continue making headlines with George Mills breaking Mo Farah's UK 5000m record and 15-year-old Devai Naeem declaring himself "the fastest...