Labour’s caution has left us drifting into Farage’s waters. But a universal basic wealth, massive devolution and a new voting system could help turn the ship around
Scientists predict that, during the next century, entire regions of the earth will run out of water. And the day that a tap is turned on and nothing comes out, it will all be too late
If I had to put my life on it, I’d guess that he will be PM by Christmas
The UK has deep-seated problems its political leaders refuse to confront. But that doesn’t make it a dystopian wasteland beyond the powers of reasonable statecraft
If the hard right rabble rouser has to cross the Atlantic for financial backing, what does that say about his level of support in Britain?
I love football, and I love big international tournaments – but it will be impossible to watch Donald Trump’s tournament and enjoy it
AI slop wrecks a compelling final interview, but Cantona, Full Phil and Paper Tiger stand out at Cannes
The Matts are joined by Peter Hyman and Shuab Gamote on the day they launch their incredibly impactful, important and moving report into the plight of one million NEETs in Britain – that’s young people Not in Education, Employment or Training
The Matts speak with Misan Harriman, the chair of Britain’s largest arts and culture institution, the Southbank Centre.
The Matts answer listeners’ questions including: where is the outrage over Nigel Farage’s ethical void and why do people who think they were sold a pup on Brexit now vote for the puppy salesman
The Matts consider just how much is at stake in the Makerfield by-election, assuming Andy Burnham is allowed to stand
Join the Matts as they discuss the omnishambles in Downing Street
The Matts answer listeners’ questions, including the optimal timetable for a Starmer handover and whether Andy Burnham is trustworthy enough to be PM
The Matts reflect on a terrible day for both Labour and the Tories and ask what it is going to take to keep Nigel Farage from Downing Street
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The Matts sit down with Phil Tinline to discuss his book The Ghosts of Iron Mountain – genuinely one of the most fascinating and consequential stories of our age
The Matts answer listeners’ questions, including whether or not the UK should use the King more and whether we bash Starmer too much
If the VP ever becomes president, there is truly no hope for America
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Brexiteers used to claim their victory was for “real, ordinary, decent” people. Now they openly boast it was for billionaires
The Brexit-bodging peer is reported to have been paid €43,000 via the Orbán regime-funded Danube Institute for his time as a visiting fellow
Voters aren’t fed up with talk of Brexit. They’re fed up with government paralysis
Under a Streeting premiership, it is highly likely the government would take on a far more pro-EU approach
Labour are letting Reform’s leader get away with it – the upcoming 10th anniversary is time to change that
After the elections, a serious pivot to the EU is necessary, possible and the only card the beleaguered prime minister has left to play
Donald Trump sends friends and family round the world to negotiate on his behalf – is it any surprise that Putin should do the same?
As Trump has discovered with Iran and Putin in Ukraine, a new, cheap method of warfare has come along to make those ultra-high-tech, ultra-expensive, weapons redundant
A capital built and rebuilt by dreamers, schemers and evildoers has gone from squalor to a hollowed-out paradise
Protests have rocked the so-called ‘Art Olympics’ over its decision to let Putin exercise soft power
Brexit has been a disaster and the old, post-war order is never coming back. In the decade ahead, Britain – and Ukraine – must become part of the EU to help build a new, independent Europe
If the VP ever becomes president, there is truly no hope for America
There are thousands of lost settlements just off coastlines around the world. Could Torcoss in Devon be next?
A 1950 visit to Florence inspired the artist’s greatest work. Now he’s back in the places that changed him
