Are gay rights key to human rights? Is a Twitter threat a real threat?

Do the rich prop up our economy?: The worth of the wealthy, the price of a degree and a new generation in the Shadow Cabinet. Tim Montgomerie is joined by Alice Thomson, Jenni Russell and Rachel Sylvester to debate Boris Johnson's claims that the rich are propping up the UK... by Politics Without The Boring Bits

28 min listen

What does David Cameron stand for?: Tim Montgomerie is joined by Philip Collins, Matthew Parris and Rachel Sylvester. Subscribers to The Times will be familiar with the passionate divide of opinion between Philip Collins and Matthew Parris regarding the qualities of David Cameron'... by Politics Without The Boring Bits

25 min listen

Which political leaders had a strong summer? The panel rate the 'big four': Tim Montgomerie is joined by Philip Collins, Rachel Sylvester and Alice Thomson to discuss the standing of each party leader after conference season. Is Cameron trying to do nothing? Is Miliband just un-prime ministerial? And is Nick Clegg even smugger... by Politics Without The Boring Bits

21 min listen

Did You Read? Intervention, the coalition and squirrels: Is Britain still a super power? Is the coalition in danger of becoming a success? Do squirrels ever need wrestling from trees?Tim Montgomerie puts these and other questions to Matthew Parris, Alice Thomson and David Aaronovitch.Subscribe in iTunes:... by Politics Without The Boring Bits

24 min listen

Political Special - Tim's end of term review: In the company of Philip Collins, Rachel Sylvester and Danny Finkelstein, Tim Montgomerie introduces this special episode and picks his five key moments from this political season.You can subscribe for free in iTunes: itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/did-... by Politics Without The Boring Bits

22 min listen

Did You Read? Labour, pensions and the new NUM: Has Labour accepted Tory spending plans? Will anyone tackle pensions spending? How long does it take a civil servant to boot a PC? Tim Montogmerie is joined by Daniel Finkelstein, Rachel Sylvester and Phillip Collins to answer these and other questions... by Politics Without The Boring Bits

22 min listen

How blind are we to the dangers?: Tim Montgomerie is joined by Jenni Russell, Alice Thompson and Hugo Rifkind to discuss the UK's diplomatic relations in regards to agenda equality, digital data surveillance and personal liability in face of potential risk. Subscribe in iTunes: ... by Politics Without The Boring Bits

21 min listen

Is There a Crisis in the Coalition?: Tim Montgomerie is joined by David Aaronovitch, Matthew Parris and Ann Treneman to discuss casual mendacity in the Police force, Nick Clegg's call for tighter controls on free schools and the Conservative Party's attitude towards the populist... by Politics Without The Boring Bits

22 min listen

Strategy of segregation: Tim Montgomerie is joined by Matthew Parris, Daniel Finkelstein and Rachel Sylvester to discuss 'tribal' segmentation strategy in political campaigning, the relationship between economic growth and the cost of living, plus where should we dra... by Politics Without The Boring Bits

25 min listen

Did You Read? Political spouses, Egypt's future and trusting a pre-election tax promise: How much influence should political spouses have? Is the situation in Egypt a sign the Arab spring has failed? Can you believe George Osborne's promise not to raise taxes post election?Tim Montgomerie puts these and other questions to Danny Fink... by Politics Without The Boring Bits

22 min listen

Is greed useful?: Tim Montgomerie is joined by David Aaronovitch, Daniel Finkelstein and Ann Treneman to discuss the Coalition Government's management of the energy market, Boris Johnson's sentiment that greed is useful, plus the panel debate sensitivity in po... by Politics Without The Boring Bits

25 min listen

Can we Take That and Party?: Tim Montgomerie is joined by Alice Thomson, Richard Fletcher and Daniel Finkelstein.Alice Thomson discusses the moral implications of singer Gary Barlow's tax footing. Is it difficult to sympathise with the Take That star?Richard Fletcher puts... by Politics Without The Boring Bits

25 min listen

Understanding Mandela's lessons: Tim Montgomerie is joined by Roger Boyes, Libby Purves and Matthew Syed to discuss what lessons can be drawn in governance from Nelson Mandela's political temperament in South Africa, the impact of raising the age of retirement and the morality in... by Politics Without The Boring Bits

25 min listen

Is David Cameron reverting to type?: Phil Collins is in the hot seat this week and is joined by Rachel Sylvester, Daniel Finkelstein and Hugo Rifkind. Rachel Sylvester assess David Cameron reverting to type on his current stance on welfare, immigration, crime, Europe and pensioners. N... by Politics Without The Boring Bits

23 min listen

Labour and the Laffer Curve: Tim Montgomerie is joined by Ian King, David Aaronovitch and Libby Purves.Ian King argues that Labour, led by Ed Miliband, has abandoned any pretence that they will form a constructive working relationship with business or wealth-creators with his pl... by Politics Without The Boring Bits

22 min listen

Do we listen to the opposite side?: Tim Montgomerie is joined by David Aaronovitch, Francis Elliott and Jenni Russell to discuss Britain's relationship with China and India, the latest Labour reshuffle and the proliferation of political debate in the UK. Subscribe in iTunes: itun... by Politics Without The Boring Bits

23 min listen

Did You Read? Ed Milliband, the unions and the questions the left must answer: Is Ed Milliband's leadership in trouble? Could this be his defining moment? Is it the end for centre left parties in Europe?Tim Montgomerie puts these and other questions to Phil Collins, Gaby Hinsliff and Ann Treneman.You can subscribe for fr... by Politics Without The Boring Bits

22 min listen

What does modernisation now mean?: Tim Montgomerie is joined by Phil Collins, Juliet Samuel and Phil Webster to discuss modernisation in the Conservative Party, how much the Co-op scandal will hurt Labour and the Tomlinson report into the Royal Bank of Scotland.Subscribe in iTunes: it... by Politics Without The Boring Bits

24 min listen

Did You Read? New audio from The Times is coming: Tim Montgomerie introduces a new weekly despatch from The Times  See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information. by Politics Without The Boring Bits

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How enforceable is a contentious law?: Tim Montgomerie is joined by Jenni Russell, Oliver Kamm and Roger Boyes.Jenni Russell agrees in the principles of banning smoking in cars where children are present, after MPs voted in the law this week, however, will it end up - in practice - as yet... by Politics Without The Boring Bits

25 min listen

Review of 2013: Extended special enhanced edition: Tim Montgomerie is joined by cartoonist Peter Brookes, and columnists Jenni Russell and Hugo Rifkind to review the biggest talking points of 2013.Subscribe in iTunes: itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/did-you-readSubscrib... by Politics Without The Boring Bits

32 min listen

Should we shake up private education?: Tim Montgomerie is joined by Alice Thomson, Matthew Parris and Ian King to discuss how shaking up the private education system could lead to a more meritocratic society, the cutting of benefits for larger families and the sluggish financial recovery in... by Politics Without The Boring Bits

22 min listen

What is John Major up to?: Tim Montgomerie is joined by Libby Purves, Philip Collins and David Aaronovitch to discuss the problem of rising house prices in London which are slamming the door on future Dick Whittingtons, plus John Major's recent intervention in politics and ... by Politics Without The Boring Bits

26 min listen

Are gay rights key to human rights? Is a Twitter threat a real threat?: Tim Montgomerie is joined by Hugo Rifkind, David Aaronovitch and Ann Treneman to discuss the new leaders of the church and our online prejudices.Subscribe in iTunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/did-you-read/id660638948?mt=2Subscribe to The ... by Politics Without The Boring Bits

28 min listen

Are we too egotistical about our data?: Tim Montgomerie is joined by Hugo Rifkind, Alice Thomson and Libby Purves.Hugo Rifkind says it's not the fault of the NHS or the Government that a pioneering programme to create a shared database of patient information has been suspended. It... by Politics Without The Boring Bits

26 min listen

The conviction of opinion: Phil Collins is once again in the hot seat and joined by Peter Brookes, Matthew Parris and Ann Treneman.Peter Brookes talks about forming opinions on a variety of issues using his heart over his head. Is it dangerous to form strong opinions without e... by Politics Without The Boring Bits

22 min listen

Is this an election to lose?: Tim Montgomerie is joined by Jenni Russell, Matthew Parris and Rachel Sylvester. The panel discusses the forthcoming general election:All of the politicians say that this election matters more than any for a generation but they always do. But are t... by Politics Without The Boring Bits

29 min listen

Is i-Culture getting out of hand?: Ann Treneman is joined by Matthew Parris, Libby Purves and Fay Schlesinger.Matthew Parris: "Ukraine: the Western powers should have decided in advance what their sticking point was, and privately communicated this to Moscow. Obviously it should ... by Politics Without The Boring Bits

21 min listen

Referendum Special: Scotland decides: The panel discuss the latest news ahead of the independence referendum in Scotland and debate the potential political ramifications. Tim Montgomerie is joined by Hugo Rifkind, Jenni Russell and political commentator and pollster Peter Kellner. Plus,... by Politics Without The Boring Bits

29 min listen

Should we reform our view of Care in the Community?: Tim Montgomerie is joined by Daniel Finkelstein, Alice Thomson and Matthew Parris.Daniel Finkelstein argues the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats must spend much political energy on a divorce agreement, a protocol for the last year of office and th... by Politics Without The Boring Bits

24 min listen

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