A week after the death of the Southend West MP David Amess, Anoosh Chakelian and Stephen Bush discuss how MPs have reflected on the incident, what might make a difference to the security of MPs and why some MPs have been talking about online abuse.Then in You Ask Us, they answer a listener’s question on the New Labour era and whether there are any lessons modern day Labour could learn from it.If you have a question for You Ask Us email podcasts@newstatesman.co.uk  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

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Can MPs ever be truly safe after Jo Cox and David Amess?

In this special episode of the New Statesman podcast, in association with Smart Energy GB, Anoosh Chakelian and guest co-host Philippa Nuttall discuss how we can improve our homes and workplaces to reduce our dependence on energy They are joined by Adrian Joyce, from EuroACE – the Architects Council for Europe and the Renovate Europe campaign and Iagan MacNeil, from Smart Energy GB, to talk about the challenges of upgrading old stock, how to deal with the private rental sector, and how to find the right incentives and funding to make change happen. Smart Energy GB is the not-for-profit, government-backed campaign helping everyone in Britain understand the importance of smart meters and their benefits to people and the environment. Their national campaign is reaching homes and small businesses across England, Scotland and Wales.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Building Better – how our infrastructure needs to change | Climate Politics

Multiple crises are putting unprecedented pressure on the economy and state institutions, and look set to last for months. As winter approaches, could this spell disaster for the government? In this episode of the New Statesman Podcast, Anoosh Chakelian is joined by the New Statesman’s executive editor of politics Tim Ross to discuss the latest negotiations over the Northern Ireland protocol and whether, despite Boris Johnson’s assurances, Britain is on the brink. Then in You Ask Us, Stephen Bush joins the podcast to answer a listener’s question: How legitimate are Corbynite grievances with Keir Starmer?If you’d like to submit a question for You Ask Us, please email podcasts@newstatesman.co.uk.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Is Boris Johnson facing a crisis at Christmas?

In this special episode of the New Statesman podcast, in association with Smart Energy GB, Stephen Bush and guest co-host Philippa Nuttall discuss how to convince people to change their behaviour to reduce emissions.They are joined by Ruth Mourik, the founder of Research for Benefit organisation Duneworks, and Rob Cheesewright, from Smart Energy GB, to talk about the challenges of getting people on board, which countries are doing it well and why we need to stop talking about carbon.Smart Energy GB is the not-for-profit, government-backed campaign helping everyone in Britain understand the importance of smart meters and their benefits to people and the environment. Their national campaign is reaching homes and small businesses across England, Scotland and Wales.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Changing behaviour in a changing climate | Climate Politics

Anoosh Chakelian, Ailbhe Rae and Stephen Bush reflect on Boris Johnson’s conference speech. They discuss whether Tory members love Johnson - but not Johnsonism, the spontaneous applause for the argument capitalism was responsible for the success of the vaccine programme and Johnson’s many omissions.In part two, we have special correspondent at the New Statesman, Sophie McBain, on the show to discuss her long read on rape culture and the crisis in British schools.If you have a question for You Ask Us, email podcasts@newstatesman.co.uk  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Have we hit peak Boris Johnson?

In the first of a special series of episodes in the run up to the global climate conference COP 26, Anoosh Chakelian interviews our guest co-host Philippa Nuttall, The New Statesman’s environment and Sustainability Editor, about how the Government is facing up to climate change and what to expect from Glasgow’s environmental summit. They talk about how much lives need to change, who the onus for change needs to be on and how the UK compares to other countries in their approach to cutting emissions and tackling the climate crisis.Throughout the series Philippa and the NS Podcast team will speak to experts and leaders on the environmental issues facing the UK and the world. Episodes will be published every week, with the normal New Statesman Podcast published on Fridays as usual.  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Is Boris Johnson doing enough to tackle climate change? | Climate Politics

Anoosh Chakelian, Ailbhe Rea and Stephen Bush give their verdict on Labour leader Keir Starmer’s big conference speech. They discussed the heckling, how it went down in the hall and whether we learned anything about Labour’s big idea for government.Then in You Ask Us, they answer a listener’s question on whether the Conservative party really is less divided than the other major parties.If you have a question for You Ask Us, email podcasts@newstatesman.co.uk  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Was Keir Starmer's big speech a success?

Stephen Bush, Ailbhe Rea and Anoosh Chakelian host a live recording of the New Statesman podcast at the Labour Party Conference in Brighton. They talk Labour’s rule changes, Andy McDonald’s resignation and whether the party’s message could cut through against a backdrop of rising prices and queues at petrol stations.Then in You Ask Us they take live questions from the audience on Rachel Reeves’s Office for Value For Money, what can Labour learn from Germany's SPD, and was the media right to focus on resignations over policy speeches.If you have a question for You Ask Us, email podcasts@newstatesman.co.uk  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Labour Party Conference: Was Labour’s message drowned out in Brighton?

Stephen Bush, Ailbhe Rea and Anoosh Chakelian discuss the series of crisis facing the Boris Johnson including gas prices, CO2 shortages and the end of the Universal Credit uplift. Could this could have a lasting impact on the Government?Then in You Ask Us, they answer a listener’s question on why we don’t talk about the Conservative party in terms of left vs right.If you have a question for You Ask Us, email podcasts@newstatesman.co.uk  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Will the gas crisis lead to Boris Johnson's winter of discontent?

Anoosh Chakelian, Ailbhe Rea and Stephen Bush talk to FT feature writer and author Henry Mance about his new book: How to Love Animals: In a Human-Shaped WorldThey discuss what it was like to work in an abattoir, the evacuation of pets from Afghanistan and what it will take to get real political change when it comes to meat.If you have a question for You Ask Us, email podcasts@newstatesman.co.uk  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

The politics of eating meat, with Henry Mance

Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss Boris Johnson's cabinet reshuffle in which Dominic Raab was demoted to Justice Secretary and Liz Truss became Foreign Secretary. Then, in You Ask Us, they answer listener questions about Stephen's extended interview with Keir Starmer.If you'd like to submit a question for You Ask Us, please email podcasts@newstatesman.co.uk  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Inside Boris Johnson's cabinet reshuffle

Stephen Bush interviews writer and journalist Jonn Elledge about his new book, The Compendium of (Not Quite) Everything. They discuss the joy of facts, what Stephen keeps on his toilet bookshelf and the best sci-fi and dystopias.Jonn’s book if available from all good book stores from 16 SeptemberIf you have a question for You Ask Us, email podcasts@newstatesman.co.uk  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Writing the perfect toilet book, with Jonn Elledge

Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss Boris Johnson’s National Insurance rise to fund the NHS and Social Care and why there was no significant rebellion from Conservative MPs.Then in You Ask Us, they answer a listener’s question on why Labour aren’t calling for a wealth tax.If you have a question for You Ask Us, email podcasts@newstatesman.co.uk  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Will Boris Johnson’s social care plan work?

Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea speak to New Statesman special correspondent Harry Lambert about his cover story on the decline of the Labour party. They talk about the key moments over the last 20 years and whether there’s any sign of any optimism for the party’s future.Then in You Ask Us, they answer a listener’s question about whether manifesto promises matter any more.If you have a question for You Ask Us email podcasts@newstatesman.co.uk  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Labour's lost future: the 20-year decline of the Labour Party

Stephen Bush and Ailbhe Rea discuss their interview with Anneliese Dodds, what she said and didn’t say about her treatment by the party leadership and the strategy for the labour party.Then in You Ask Us, they answer a listener’s question on whether Labour needs to drop the trade union link.If you have a question for You Ask Us, email podcasts@ade-bradley.co.uk  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.

Anneliese Dodds and Labour party loyalty

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