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The weight of the UK’s concrete crisis

The weight of the UK’s concrete crisis

FromPolitical Fix


The weight of the UK’s concrete crisis

FromPolitical Fix

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Length:
27 minutes
Released:
Sep 7, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

As hundreds of schoolchildren are forced out of their classrooms by unsafe buildings, the FT’s Whitehall editor Lucy Fisher is joined by chief political commentator Robert Shrimsley and columnist Stephen Bush to discuss the government’s handling of the crumbling concrete crisis. Plus, the FT’s William Wallis is in Birmingham to assess the damage to the city’s services as the country’s biggest local authority declares itself bankrupt, and Lucy, Stephen and Robert consider the winners and losers in Keir Starmer’s reshuffle.Follow Lucy on X, formerly known as Twitter: @LOS_FisherWant more?  Rishi Sunak defends record over crumbling concrete in England’s schoolsSunak’s problem is that Britain has stopped listening to the ToriesLocal government audit is a serious messGet the FT’s award-winning Inside Politics newsletter free for 90 days here Presented by Lucy Fisher. Produced by Audrey Tinline. The executive producer is Manuela Saragosa. Audio mix and original music by Breen Turner.  The FT’s head of audio is Cheryl Brumley.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Released:
Sep 7, 2023
Format:
Podcast episode

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Sebastian Payne takes you into the corridors of power to unwrap, analyse and debate British politics with a regular lineup of expert Financial Times correspondents and informed commentators. New episodes available every Saturday morning. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.