Will England's win v Germany mean Labour losing Batley and Spen? That Gove "comedy" video returns to haunt him. Hancock's resignation,was he set up,and who was behind it?
Show Notes
England's win v Germany in the Euros unleashed a wave of exceptionalism across the media. We examine the,not inconsiderable,links between national success,and failure, on the football pitch and the fortunes of political parties. Precisely what impact will that result,when added to Starmer's lacklustre leadership and the intervention of George Galloway,have on the Batley and Spen byelection?
Michael Gove's ill advised foray into satire on the short lived C4 show, A Stab in the Dark, has resurfaced. Starting from this genuinely toe curling attempt at humour we look at not only the Scottish cringe but why some politicians manage to pull off the illusion of authenticity while others fail miserably.
The Tories have been spinning the Matt Hancock resignation fiasco as a purely personal tragedy while bigging up his "achievements" in tackling the pandemic. However what,and more importantly,who,was behind the leak to the Sun and what were they seeking to achieve? And will Hancock end up being the fall guy when the Covid inquiry finally takes place?
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What is The Lesley Riddoch Podcast?
Scottish politics dissected from a left, pro-independence stance. Each week, award-winning broadcaster and journalist, Lesley Riddoch chews over the week’s news with former media lecturer and Dundee United fan, Pat Joyce. If you like intelligent, quirky chat about Scottish society and culture, and Scottish, UK and international politics analysed from a Scottish perspective; this podcast is for you.