Best Nhs Reform Podcasts (2025)

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UK Government Unveils Welfare Reform Bill, NHS Rejects Alzheimer's Drugs, UK MPs Vote to Decriminalize Self-Termination, Salaam Cola Achieves Billion Sales, and more... 13:21

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(0:10): UK Government Unveils Controversial Welfare Reform Bill Amid Backlash and Poverty Concerns (3:06): NHS Rejects Alzheimer's Drugs: Cost and Side Effects Outweigh Benefits, NICE Rules (5:57): UK MPs Back Amendments to Decriminalize Self-Termination of Pregnancies in Landmark Vote (8:29): Entrepreneur's Salaam Cola Soars to Billion Sales, Cham…

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‘The world is entering a far more dangerous nuclear age’ 32:03

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“The proliferation toothpaste does not go back in the tube” - Ankit Panda - YOUR NEXT LISTEN: Trump's Ceasefire: From bunker bombs to F bombs - With events in Iran bringing the question of nuclear weapons back to the forefront of international news, where does the world go next? In this episode senior editor Katie Stallard speaks to Ankit Panda, au…

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UK prepares for war "in the homeland"! 6:18

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A new report is published that suggests the UK needs to prepare for war to be fought on British soil. They pretend this might be against Russa, Iran or even China, but they REALLY mean against us! DO JOIN MY SUBSTACK HERE! BUY ME A COFFEE HERE AND SUPPORT MY WORK ON THIS PODCASTBy David Vance

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Labour's Welfare REVOLT! 6:30

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Starmer insists that the will be a vote next Tuesday on his MUCH VAUNTED Welfare Bill. Just one slight problem with that - 120+ of his own MPS will vote on an amendment which basically brings it down!By David Vance

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Whole Economy Decarbonising! 6:57

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The allegedly "Independent Climate Change Committee" praises the Labour Government's progress on getting to Net Zero but says we need cheaper electricity to encourage people to buy EVs and Heat Pumps. The woman who heads the Climate Change Committee is an "expert" in "whole economy decarbonising" - something that has never happened! DO JOIN MY SUBS…

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Married couple’s Aberdeenshire election bid 28:22

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Some stark contrasts in this week’s episode as we look at splits and partnerships in politics. We look at Fergus Ewing’s dramatic exit from the SNP after decades of service, only to stand against his former party next May. And we speak to a husband and wife team who secured the top two slots for the Liberal Democrats on the North East Scotland regi…

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Trump PREVAILS, Media just lies 8:25

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President Trump has pulled off a tremendous military and political coup in the Middle East with Israel and Iran agreeing to a permanent ceasefire. Yet the media wants you to believe that Iran caved DESPITE keeping its nuclear capability! PS Good to be back! DO JOIN MY SUBSTACK HERE! BUY ME A COFFEE HERE AND SUPPORT MY WORK ON THIS PODCAST…

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UK Experiences Millionaire Exodus, UK Acquires F-35A Jets, UK Reviews China Relations, Lewis Capaldi Makes Surprise Comeback, and more... 11:05

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(0:10): UK Faces Record Millionaire Exodus as UAE Becomes Top Destination for Wealth Migration in 2025 (2:52): UK to Acquire F-35A Jets, Marking Major Shift in Nuclear Defense Strategy (5:09): UK Government Reviews China Relations: Balancing Economic Ties with Security Concerns (7:30): Lewis Capaldi's Surprise Comeback at Glastonbury After Two-Year…

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The protest group the UK government wants to brand terrorists 26:50

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The home secretary has announced plans to proscribe Palestine Action under terrorism laws. Haroon Siddique reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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Trump's Ceasefire: From bunker bombs to F bombs 19:33

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Publicly at least, most American Presidents have "held their tongue" over their disputes with Israel - Trump is a "different kettle of fish." - YOUR NEXT LISTEN: Iran War: "Our economy will be smashed" - The Trump-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Iran has gotten off to a shaky start. Both sides have accused the other of violating the agreement…

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UK Probes NHS Maternity Services, Dundee Hosts Album Awards, Jack Watkin Denies Fraud Charges, Lord Foster Wins Memorial Contest, and more... 11:38

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(0:10): UK Launches Major Probe into NHS Maternity Services Amid Baby Death Scandals and Racial Disparities (2:40): Dundee to Host Scottish Album of the Year Awards, Breaking 14-Year Tradition (5:09): Luxury Handbag Fraud Trial: Jack Watkin Faces Multiple Charges, Denies Allegations (6:37): Lord Foster's Team Wins Contest for Queen Elizabeth II Mem…

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Trump keeps Starmer out of the loop on Iran 24:43

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Guardian deputy political editor Jessica Elgot on whether the UK government – despite calling for de-escalation for weeks – might be dragged into the turmoil in Iran This episode was recorded before Trump’s announcement late on Monday that Iran and Israel had agreed to a ceasefire. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus…

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Iran War: "Our economy will be smashed" 32:31

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Diplomacy has been "pushed aside" after Donald Trump bombed Iran - leaving Britain "weak". - YOUR NEXT LISTEN: Trump bombs Iran - Donald Trump has hinted in a social media that he would be in favour of regime change in Iran. His government have said otherwise. Elsewhere, UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy has so far refused to say whether the US bomb…

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UK Unveils Energy Cost Strategy, UK Motorcaravan Parking Crisis, Liverpool Festival Disrupted by Emergency, Prinsley Urges More Medical Slots, and more... 11:15

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(0:10): UK Unveils Strategy to Slash Energy Costs and Boost Industry Competitiveness (2:35): UK Faces Motorcaravan Parking Crunch as Post-Brexit Travel Spurs Domestic Demand (4:46): Drama at Liverpool Festival: The Christians' Reunion Marred by Onstage Emergency Before Sting's Performance (6:35): UK Medical Training Crisis: Prinsley Calls for More …

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UK walks diplomatic tightrope over Trump’s attack on Iran – Politics Weekly Westminster 23:21

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Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss how Keir Starmer’s government is responding to the US president’s decision to launch attacks on Iranian nuclear sites. What might happen next? And what could it mean for the UK and the world?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod…

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Why Trump bombed Iran 24:04

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The United States has joined Israel in its attacks on Iranian nuclear sites. Michael Safi hears from reporter Hugo Lowell and world affairs correspondent Andrew Roth on what happens now. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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Emergency podcast: Trump bombs Iran 26:43

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“American citizens will die” - Lee Siegel — YOUR NEXT LISTEN: Will Starmer back Trump on Iran? — Donald Trump announced on Sunday that US forces have bombed three nuclear sites in Iran. The attack comes after weeks of speculation about whether the US will follow Israel into war with Iran, after claims that Iran has enriched enough material to fuel …

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IRAN FAFO 14:11

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Overnight, the US took out the Iranian nuclear weapons threat! It's the mother of all FAFO's! DO JOIN MY SUBSTACK HERE! BUY ME A COFFEE HERE AND SUPPORT MY WORK ON THIS PODCASTBy David Vance

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NHS to DNA all babies! 6:28

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The NHS is proposing taking the DNA for all babies and putting it in a database! Sounds safe???? DO JOIN MY SUBSTACK HERE! BUY ME A COFFEE HERE AND SUPPORT MY WORK ON THIS PODCASTBy David Vance

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Breach at Brize Norton 6:34

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When put someone from Human Resources of the UK's most important military airbase, Brize Norton, bad things happen! DO JOIN MY SUBSTACK HERE! BUY ME A COFFEE HERE AND SUPPORT MY WORK ON THIS PODCASTBy David Vance

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Reform HATES Tommy Robinson and anyone who supports him 6:43

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Here's another example of Reform politicians going after those who like Tommy Robinson! DO JOIN MY SUBSTACK HERE! BUY ME A COFFEE HERE AND SUPPORT MY WORK ON THIS PODCASTBy David Vance

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U-turn after U-turn: who is the real Keir Starmer? 59:04

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Keir Starmer is not afraid of a U-turn. From abandoned policy pledges to reinstating the winter-fuel allowance, the list is growing. To add to this - this week, the PM has expressed his support for Israel’s military action against Iran, despite criticising Israel’s actions in Gaza. Then he caved in to calls for a full national inquiry into grooming…

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Can Labour win the next election? 17:10

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Our listeners ask: Do Labour have a realistic chance of winning the next election, and can Reform become a party for all regions of the UK? Also in the show, another listener asks how much is being done, or ever really has been, over the issue of class in British society and politics? Anoosh Chakelian is joined by George Eaton and Rachel Cunliffe. …

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Israel and Iran: where is the conflict heading? – Today in Focus extra 12:08

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The Guardian’s senior international correspondent Julian Borger reports from Tel Aviv as the Israel-Iran conflict enters its second week and the world awaits Donald Trump’s decision on whether the US will enter the war. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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Lizzo's diet secrets! 6:32

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Did you see that to the surprise of no one, US Singer Lizzo admits she was on the Ozempic to lose weight! DO JOIN MY SUBSTACK HERE! BUY ME A COFFEE HERE AND SUPPORT MY WORK ON THIS PODCASTBy David Vance

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Starmer on standby 27:10

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Will he? Won’t he? President Donald Trump has given little indication as to whether America will join in the conflict between Israel and Iran. So where does this leave the UK and its assets in the region? How does the prime minister play his hand with the president, and what does that mean for his relationship with his own party, especially given L…

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Rachel Reeves Economic Miracle 6:39

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UK Retailer report a sales slump in May, the worst since 2023. Meanwhile, Rachel Reeves is boasting she is putting money in your pocket. DO JOIN MY SUBSTACK HERE! BUY ME A COFFEE HERE AND SUPPORT MY WORK ON THIS PODCASTBy David Vance

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London Police Roll Out VAWG Patrols, UK Faces Air Pollution Crisis, UK Expands Warm Home Discount, Pakistan Rejects Deportation Request, and more... 13:10

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(0:10): London Police Launch VAWG Patrols to Protect Women at Summer Concerts (2:43): UK Air Pollution Crisis: 30,000 Deaths Projected by 2025, Urgent Action Demanded (5:22): UK Expands Warm Home Discount, Aiding Six Million Households Amid Energy Price Concerns (8:02): Pakistan Rejects Deportation of Rochdale Grooming Gang Leaders Amid Citizenship…

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Assisted Murder 7:33

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The Commons debates the "Assisted Dying" Bill today - will it pass? DO JOIN MY SUBSTACK HERE! BUY ME A COFFEE HERE AND SUPPORT MY WORK ON THIS PODCASTBy David Vance

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Film-maker Adam Curtis on why this moment feels so weird 27:43

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The award-winning film-maker talks to Michael Safi about the big ideas that have run out of road. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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Big Politics Night 19-06-2025 1:34:04

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1. Showdown with Iran - MAGA divided? 2. UK chooses death - abortion and euthanasia 3. The cynicism of the Casey report 4. Energy insanity - UK needs French energy 5. JD Vance sets a new social media record! DO JOIN MY SUBSTACK HERE! BUY ME A COFFEE HERE AND SUPPORT MY WORK ON THIS PODCASTBy David Vance

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Will Starmer back Trump on Iran? 26:06

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Anoosh Chakelian is joined by George Eaton, Freddie Hayward and Rachel Cunliffe to discuss the fast moving situation in the Middle East, how the UK Government is wrangling with an unpredictable US President and also unpick the news of a new national inquiry into grooming gangs. SIGN UP: For a dose of political analysis every morning, sign up for ou…

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JD Vance sets a new social media record 6:26

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It took me two days to be banned from Bluesky. US VP JD Vance was banned from in less than a minute. DO JOIN MY SUBSTACK HERE! BUY ME A COFFEE HERE AND SUPPORT MY WORK ON THIS PODCASTBy David Vance

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Miliband makes UK a supplicant to French energy! 6:27

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Not only has the UK the highest energy prices in the world but now Ed Miliband is going to make us reliant on French energy to prevent blackouts! DO JOIN MY SUBSTACK HERE! BUY ME A COFFEE HERE AND SUPPORT MY WORK ON THIS PODCASTBy David Vance

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So WHY did Princess Catherine pull out of Ascot? 6:33

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It seems odd that Princess Catherine appears to have pulled out of going to Ascot with her husband Prince William yesterday despite initially being designated to attend. Why? DO JOIN MY SUBSTACK HERE! BUY ME A COFFEE HERE AND SUPPORT MY WORK ON THIS PODCASTBy David Vance

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Climate Hysteria 6:27

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The Met Office says that UK temperatures could rise to 45 degrees in 12 years time. Other Climate "experts" say that the Gulf Stream will cease and we will freeze. It's all hysteria by design! DO JOIN MY SUBSTACK HERE! BUY ME A COFFEE HERE AND SUPPORT MY WORK ON THIS PODCASTBy David Vance

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This Government is OUT of control! 6:39

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The Labour Government is the most radical we have ever seen. DO JOIN MY SUBSTACK HERE! BUY ME A COFFEE HERE AND SUPPORT MY WORK ON THIS PODCASTBy David Vance

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Maga vs Maga 6:30

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Is MAGA split over Iran? DO JOIN MY SUBSTACK HERE! BUY ME A COFFEE HERE AND SUPPORT MY WORK ON THIS PODCASTBy David Vance

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Explainer: Tensions over Kashmir 7:27

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Following a deadly terrorist attack in Indian administered Kashmir in April a short military conflict broke out between India and Pakistan. For a brief history of the tensions over Kashmir Caroline Bayley spoke to former BBC India correspondent, Andrew Whitehead, who’s an expert on Kashmir and its history and author of “A mission in Kashmir”. This …

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What Israel’s new war means for Gaza 29:03

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As the world’s attention moves to Iran, what are Israeli forces doing in Gaza? Emma Graham-Harrison reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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Trump edges closer to war: could he drag the UK in? – Politics Weekly UK 33:22

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As Israel and Iran trade escalating blows, and the horrific situation in Gaza continues, Trump has suggested the US could get directly involved. So how is Keir Starmer going to handle all this? And what could it mean for millions of Iranians? John Harris speaks to the Guardian’s diplomatic editor, Patrick Wintour, and an Iranian woman who now lives…

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Silence is compliance! 6:24

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Where was the outrage from UK Church leaders over the extension of Abortion to birth? DO JOIN MY SUBSTACK HERE! BUY ME A COFFEE HERE AND SUPPORT MY WORK ON THIS PODCASTBy David Vance

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Dundee debt-busting scheme tries to tackle poverty 23:47

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Dundee and the wider Tayside region has served as the pilot for a scheme to tackle public debt. National charity Aberlour have been helping families in poverty unable to pay their rent or council tax. But how has the project worked for the local community, and can it actually save taxpayers’ cash?By DC Thomson

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Mullah Checkmate! 7:11

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President Trump makes it clear to the Mullahs in Tehran - give up your quest for nuclear weapons OR die. DO JOIN MY SUBSTACK HERE! BUY ME A COFFEE HERE AND SUPPORT MY WORK ON THIS PODCASTBy David Vance

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Speaker Demands Authentic Debates, Scotland Ends Two-Child Cap, Retiree Falls Victim to Scam, UK Faces Backlash on Journalism Cuts, and more... 11:32

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(0:10): Stormont Speaker Criticizes Scripted Debates, Calls for Genuine Parliamentary Discourse (1:56): Scotland to End Two-Child Benefit Cap by 2026, Aiming to Lift 20,000 Children Out of Poverty (3:57): Retiree Loses £150K in CWM Scam, Forced to Work at 74 as Fraud Fallout Continues (6:06): UK Government Faces Backlash Over Funding Cuts to Journa…