Lord Jim O'Neill, Vice Chair of the Northern Powerhouse Partnership, says the government's levelling up white paper is 'surprisingly good' and the most important piece of work on devolution since the Cameron and Osborne era. Bloomberg Opinion columnist Adrian Wooldridge says it's 'Renaissance thinking on regional policy.' But Jamie Driscoll, Labour Mayor of the North of Tyne tells Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts the government needs to 'get the cheque book out.' And rural issues are absent, according to Mark Tufnell of the Country Land & Business Association.  Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

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'Get the Cheque Book Out': Levelling Up Special

Conservative MP Tim Loughton says Boris Johnson isn't going quietly and 'dragging out the agony' will cause more damage. On energy, he says surging prices won't be a 'flash in the pan' but the Conservatives aren't to blame. Plus Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts speak to Dublin Bureau Chief Morwenna Coniam on the Northern Ireland Protocol breaking down. And Lydia Prieg from the New Economics Foundation on why the National Insurance hike is a bad idea. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

The Agony and the Energy (with Tim Loughton MP)

As the U.K. Government publishes its 'levelling up' agenda, Andy McDonald, Labour MP for Middlesbrough says devolving power is the right thing to do, but public money must be spent accountably. On rising energy bills, he tells Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts it's the result of a lack of investment. Plus: Matthew Lesh from the Institute of Economic Affairs on tougher online regulation. He says current proposals are a threat to freedom of speech and privacy. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Levelling Up (with Andy McDonald MP)

Ian Paisley, DUP MP for North Antrim says calling for Boris Johnson to resign will simply galvanize the prime minister's supporters. On the Northern Ireland Protocol, Paisley tells Bloomberg Westminster's Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker his party has been very 'patient' but it's sucking the economy dry. We also hear from the SNP's Drew Hendry MP. Plus: Will lockdowns leave a permanent scar on our mental health? We speak to Dr Nihara Krause, founder of youth mental health charity, stem4. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Gray Day 2 (with Ian Paisley MP)

As Boris Johnson prepares to respond to the initial findings of Sue Gray's report, Conservative MP Richard Graham says all prime ministers have his support to do their best for the country. He says Parliament is still focused on legislation including his bill on 'spiking.' Plus hosts Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts speak to Beckie Smith, Deputy Editor of Civil Service World, Bloomberg's Therese Raphael and Leigh-Ann Gerrans. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Sue Gray Cometh (with Richard Graham MP)

We take stock of a turbulent few weeks for Boris Johnson in this special programme. Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts are joined by Matthew Shaddick from betting exchange Smarkets and Craig Watkins of Kantar Public U.K. for what the public think and when he might face a leadership challenge. Plus: Bloomberg's David Merritt and Opinion columnist Therese Raphael on the coming hurdles for the Government as the police probe Downing Street and cost of living increases start to hit. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Shades of Gray

Labour MP Toby Perkins says he supports mandatory vaccines for NHS staff even with the threat of losing tens of thousands of healthcare workers. He also tells Bloomberg Westminster's Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker it's only a matter of time before Boris Johnson goes. Plus Labour peer Shami Chakrabarti on the Government's Health and Care Bill and why she thinks Big Pharma should ditch its vaccine patents for the world. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Yes to Jabs, No to Patents (with Toby Perkins MP)

Dr Dan Poulter, a Conservative MP and doctor who has worked in the NHS during the pandemic, says it is unlikely Boris Johnson will be given a 'clean bill of health' over gatherings at Downing street and if the prime minister has broken the rules he would be in an untenable position. Plus SNP MP David Linden tells Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker Johnson has never been fit for office and he has no regrets about Scotland's tougher covid restrictions during the omicron wave. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

'Downing Street Frat House' (with Dan Poulter MP & David Linden MP)

As the Met launches an investigation into Downing Street parties, Conservative MP Simon Hoare says there's 'white hot anger, there is bewilderment, and there is huge disappointment' among his constituents. He tells Bloomberg Westminster's Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker it's looking 'increasingly gloomy and increasingly difficult' for Boris Johnson to stay on. Plus: Following Nusrat Ghani's Islamophobia claims, how widespread is the problem? We get the view of Alba Kapoor from the Runnymede Trust. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

White Hot Anger (with Simon Hoare MP)

Ukrainians say they are already at war with Russia, according to Neil Coyle, Labour MP for Bermondsey and Old Southwark, who recently visited the country. Tony Brenton, former British ambassador to Russia, tells Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts he sees signs of a potential deal between Washington and Moscow, but any Russian official who tells Vladimir Putin to avoid conflict because of sanctions will be 'counting paperclips in Siberia.' Putin has repeatedly denied he currently plans to attack Ukraine. Plus Bloomberg's James Woolcock reports on the allegations of Islamophobia within the Conservative Party. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

'Paperclips in Siberia' (with Neil Coyle MP)

Boris Johnson survived his most turbulent week in Downing Street but his political future is uncertain. In this special programme, Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker speaks to Bloomberg U.K Political Editor Kitty Donaldson about the role of the 1922 Committee. Henry Hill, deputy editor of Conservative Home discusses the 'when not if' mood. And Catherine Haddon, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Government, explains what the Sue Gray report on 'partygate' will and won't reveal. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Ousting a Prime Minister Special

Conservative MP Mike Wood says Sue Gray's report into gatherings at Downing Street would have to show Boris Johnson took clear and deliberate actions to mislead Parliament to fundamentally change things for the Prime Minister. Vernon Bogdanor, professor of politics at King's College London, tells Bloomberg Westminster's Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker public opinion will decide Johnson's fate. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

The Public Will Decide (with Mike Wood MP)

Conservative MP Harriett Baldwin says if the official report finds the Prime Minister lied to Parliament then that is a red line. But she tells Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts she received more constituent complaints about Dominic Cummings breaking lockdown rules than 'partygate.' Still, with Boris Johnson's grip on power in the balance, Bloomberg Opinion columnist Therese Raphael and reporter James Woolcock discuss the young 2019 MPs reported to be plotting against him. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

How Many Letters? (with Harriett Baldwin MP)

Sarah Olney, Liberal Democrat MP for Richmond Park says every day Boris Johnson stays he's doing damage to the country and its international reputation. On lifting Covid restrictions, she tells Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts we need continued caution. Plus: University of East London microbiologist Sally Cutler on the risks of reducing the self-isolation period to five days. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Cummings Strikes Again (with Sarah Olney MP)

Labour MP Steve McCabe says 'partygate' has damaged Boris Johnson and trust in government. He tells Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts that it might not be so easy for the Conservatives to emulate TV-favourite Doctor Who, with a main character who 'regenerates' into someone new. Mika Minio-Paluello, energy analyst at the Trades Union Congress, says the Government's energy policy is a failure. He says it needs to expand the Warm Homes discount, roll out an insulation programme and act simultaneously on bills and supplies. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Damage Control (with Steve McCabe MP)

Bloomberg Westminster is your daily guide to British politics. In less than half an hour, we'll tell you what's happening and explain why it matters. Plus, interviews with MPs, policy experts, and Bloomberg's own team of political journalists. Presented by Caroline Hepker, Roger Hearing, and Sebastian Salek.

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