Episode 1: The Canzini effect
David Canzini has emerged as one of the most powerful figures in Downing Street in recent months. Who is he and why does he matter? Matthew d’Ancona and Lara Spirit investigate
Slow Politics
with Matt d’Ancona and Lara Spirit
Each week, Matt and Lara dig deep into one issue, story or person driving the agenda in Westminster to tell you the inside story on the people who – often behind the scenes – make things happen.
Episodes
Episode 2: The two knights
Could Sir Keir Starmer and Sir Ed Davey make a pact to give their parties a free run in certain seats? Matthew d’Ancona and Lara Spirit discuss
Episode 3: Wes we can?
Could Wes Streeting be the next leader of the Labour party? Matthew d’Ancona and Lara Spirit discuss
Episode 4: The party that got away
Why did Sue Gray abandon her investigation into the Downing Street “Abba party” on 13 November 2020?
Episode 5: Any ideas?
Who’s got all the good ideas in politics these days? Lara Spirit and Matt d’Ancona are joined by Jesse Norman MP, author of biographies of Edmund Burke and Adam Smith
Episode 6: No future?
Age is an increasingly important dividing line in politics. But is this “generational warfare”?
What’s the big idea, Tony?
At his grand summer festival of centrism, Tony Blair launched a movement for radical but practical change. Will there be enough takers?