Best Jeremy Lloyd Podcasts (2025)

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John Lloyd 43:57

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The peerless QI, Blackadder and Spitting Image producer shares the secret of funny stuff, learning stuff and The Meaning of Liff. https://www.panmacmillan.com/authors/douglas-adams/the-meaning-of-liff/9781035051458By Natalie King Productions

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Angela Rayner vs. Wes Streeting: has the next leadership race begun? 36:10

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Four senior Labour politicians are on manoeuvres. Ailbhe Rea reveals who's in the running to replace Keir Starmer. -- Keir Starmer has become desperately unpopular. All eyes now are looking towards the May 2026 local elections. A disappointing performance by Labour could prompt the Prime Minister to resign. And senior Labour figures are already pos…

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Inside the battle to lead Your Party 27:48

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After months of deliberation it’s been decided, it’s not our party, it’s not their party, it’s Your Party. This weekend, thousands of the new left party’s delegates flooded into a conference centre in Liverpool to try and decide the future life and fate of the movement. But in keeping with the last 5 months of trials and tribulations, in-fighting a…

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Our justice system is leaking from the sides 23:48

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In the past three weeks, 12 prisoners have been accidentally released - Justice Secretary David Lammy announced this morning. This is in addition to the 91 who’ve also been mistakenly freed in England and Wales in the last six months. It’s fair to say, the justice system is in a bad way - leaking from the sides. Trying his best to mop this up, Lamm…

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Keir Starmer is in denial 29:55

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Keir Starmer has backed Rachel Reeves – but the Prime Minister has miscalculated. After weekend front pages accused the Chancellor of lying about the "fiscal black hole" which, Reeves says, necessitated last week's tax-and-spend budget, the PM has given a speech supporting Reeves and saying he's "proud" of the budget. Meanwhile polling reveals a ma…

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23/11/25 - Hannah Clark - Jesus Revolution: The Kingdom 32:59

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Episode 154: Welcome to Derry Episode 5 Palaver 1:21:18

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Hile! We return to Derry and hold palaver for our weekly recap of Welcome to Derry. On this episode we recap Episode 5: 29 Neibolt Street If you are interested in helping our host Jeremy's little brother's search for a living kidney donor you can learn more about living kidney donation or start the testing process on David's behalf, please contact …

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Labour U-turn again, this time on employment rights 24:10

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Another bit has fallen off Labour’s car as its MPs flee Westminster and bid a hasty retreat to their constituencies. This time, Labour has been accused of breaking another manifesto promise by pulling a major one eighty on workers rights. Oli Dugmore is joined by Ailbhe Rea. SAVE £££ THIS CHRISTMAS: ⭐️ Gift big ideas, bold politics, and proper jour…

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Crap, trash and greed 27:02

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It’s Black Friday and consumers are hunting for bargains. However, are Brits spending more and more money on goods that are getting worse and worse? Will Dunn joins Anoosh Chakelian to discuss his theory of "crapflation". Will also spent time this week in an enormous pile of trash, dumped by organised criminals in a field in Oxfordshire. SAVE £££ T…

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Middle earners targeted by budget 26:39

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While many on the left were calling for a wealth tax, yesterday the Chancellor delivered a smorgasbord of stealth taxes. How will this platter of sneaky revenue streams boost the government’s finances? And what does it mean in the longterm, economically, for the country? Anoosh Chakelian is joined by the New Statesman's business editor, Will Dunn, …

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Rachel Reeves’ tax-heavy budget 24:13

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Tax in Britain will rise to an all-time high following Rachel Reeves’ budget. The Chancellor has unveiled her latest budget. She’s promised to remove the two-child benefit cap, freeze income tax brackets and introduce a new mansion tax. Labour deny they are breaking their manifesto pledge to avoid raising income tax, while critics claim the freeze …

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23/11/25-Tim Green-Jesus Revolution: Progress 29:37

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Rachel Reeves must climb out of a massive hole 41:55

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The Chancellor has admitted that the economy feels stuck. But will tomorrow’s budget, which promises to “grip the cost of living” and looks likely to freeze income tax thresholds, actually do anything to help? Oli Dugmore is joined by the New Statesman's editor Tom McTague and political editor Ailbhe Rea. SAVE £££ THIS CHRISTMAS: ⭐️ Gift big ideas,…

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Jeremy Corbyn: “I’m sorry” for Your Party’s messy launch 32:50

7d ago32:50

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This summer, MPs Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana announced the launch of the provisionally named ‘Your Party’. The new party was created to fill a gap on the left-wing of British politics that many believe Keir Starmer and his Labour government are ignoring. However, the launch process has not been smooth. Our political correspondent Megan Kenyon h…

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How Palantir conquered the world 31:33

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For so long a fixture of public debate in the US, the software company Palantir is now increasingly being talked about here in Britain. In September the UK government announced a £1.5bn investment by Palantir in the military. It already has contracts with the police and the NHS. So, should we be worried? Tanjil Rashid is joined by journalist James …

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Where are Britain’s communist parties? 41:55

11d ago41:55

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Whilst Your Party and the Green Party attempt to occupy the space on the left of British politics that they feel Labour has abandoned, our listener asks, what about the British communist parties? Oli Dugmore is joined by Tom McTague to discuss this, along with other listener questions on political briefings to the press and whether Labour can make …

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Episode 153: Welcome to Derry Episode 4 Palaver 1:24:15

2h ago1:24:15

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Hile! We return to Derry and hold palaver for our weekly recap of Welcome to Derry. On this episode we recap Episode 4: The Great Swirling Apparatus of Our Planet's Function If you are interested in helping our host Jeremy's little brother's search for a living kidney donor you can learn more about living kidney donation or start the testing proces…

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How much does immigration actually matter to the public? 43:21

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Shabana Mahmood was back in the Commons today outlining her controversial immigration plans. Meanwhile, Clive Lewis said he’d give up his seat for Andy Burnham and a Labour MP defects to the Greens. In the second half of the podcast, Calum Weir from Labour Together tells us what really matters to Britain. Anoosh Chakelian is joined by Rachel Cunlif…

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The bond markets could bring down Rachel Reeves 34:30

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Meet the money men with Britain's future in their hands. * Next week Rachel Reeves will deliver her budget and, for all the talk of fiscal rules, headroom and tax rises, there is a higher power she must contend with. When the Chancellor goes for meetings in the City, she is rarely introduced to the people whose job it is to press the button on buyi…

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Labour has given up on integration 31:57

16d ago31:57

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Home secretary Shabana Mahmood has set out her plans for the biggest shake up of asylum laws in 40 years. It divided the Labour party, impressed some Conservatives and even earned the home sec an invite to join Reform. But what will it mean in the long term for Britain, and for the families affected? Oli Dugmore is joined by Anoosh Chakelian and Ra…

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Best Bits Series One 40:18

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An end of season treat – from decoding Trump to besting Beckham, from National Treasure to costly joke, from AI music to Mars! We'll be back with series two on 5th January. https://www.jeremy-lee.co.uk/By Natalie King Productions

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Shabana Mahmood's asylum plans split Labour 26:06

17d ago26:06

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Shabana Mahmood, the home secretary, has unveiled a series of changes to the migration and asylum system. The plans, which have been trailed over the weekend, have been met with scorn from within the Labour party. “This approach isn’t just morally wrong” the MP Richard Burgeon tweeted earlier today, “it’s politically disastrous.” Oli Dugmore is joi…

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6/10/25- Sam Evens - Jesus Revolution: Safeguarding Sunday 28:47

18d ago28:47

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As part of our Jesus Revolution series Sam shares what Jesus says about safeguarding the young and vulnerable.

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Booker winner: Keir Starmer should read 'Flesh' 21:41

19d ago21:41

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"If he feels talking about his favourite novel is politically disadvantageous, that's a sad state of affairs" - David Szalay on Keir Starmer's reading habits. -- David Szalay is the winner of the 2025 Booker Prize for Fiction. He disputes claims that his novel, Flesh, is a tale of modern masculinity as reviewers have claimed. Though it certainly ex…

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What Wes Streeting should do next 18:46

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We share our strategy advice for the Labour rebels allegedly trying to oust Keir Starmer. Ailbhe Rea and Luke O'Reilly join Rachel Cunliffe to answer listener questions. In this episode: What's the best strategy for Labour rebels hoping to dethrone Starmer? How much power does a party chair wield? Can any politicians affect positive change? SAVE ££…

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Episode 152: Welcome to Derry: Episode 3 Palaver 58:55

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Hile! We return to Derry and hold palaver for our weekly recap of Welcome to Derry. On this episode we recap Episode 3: Now you see IT If you are interested in helping our host Jeremy's little brother's search for a living kidney donor you can learn more about living kidney donation or start the testing process on David's behalf, please contact Bre…

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Why is Rachel Reeves U-turning on income tax? 28:01

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After weeks of preparing to break their manifesto pledge, Starmer and Reeves have ditched their plans to raise income tax. They’re scared it would have angered their MPs and voters, amid a dire performance in the polls. How will Reeves plug the £30 billion gap in public finances if she doesn’t raise income tax? Oli Dugmore is joined by Ailbhe Rea a…

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There’s no “fundamental institutional bias” at the BBC | Lewis Goodall interview 34:02

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The BBC is still reeling from the dramatic resignation announcement of its director general Tim Davie on Sunday. Rachel Cunliffe gets Lewis Goodall’s insider perspective, drawing on his time working on BBC’s Newsnight programme. Lewis also shares his thoughts on the leadership threats surrounding Keir Starmer. READ: https://www.newstatesman.com/pol…

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Episode 151: Welcome to Derry Episode 2 Palaver 56:03

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Hile! On this episode Matt and I head back to Derry for our weekly recap of Episode 2 of Welcome to Derry. If you are interested in helping our host Jeremy's little brother's search for a kidney donor you can learn more about living kidney donation or start the testing process on David's behalf, please contact Breanna Bronson, Living Donor Coordina…

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Mutiny in the Labour Party 34:44

19d ago34:44

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Labour hit its lowest-ever poll rating last week, coming fourth at just 17 per cent. Westminster is full of chatter about a leadership coup at the hands of Wes Streeting. And Labour MPs and government aides alike are dismayed by Keir Starmer’s leadership and the state of No 10. Has the Prime Minister reached the point of no return? Anoosh Chakelian…