What is Westminster really like? With Hannah Spencer

What is Westminster really like? With Hannah Spencer

Hannah Spencer batted off opposition from Reform and Labour in the Gorton and Denton by-election to shatter the Red Wall, and deliver a kidney shot to Keir Starmer. Fifty days in to her tenure as the MP for the Manchester suburb, Spencer has had a rip-roaring time trying to make sense of life in Westminster. She sits down with Ava to break down the highs and lows so far as the Green representative for the area, why she thinks she won, and how Labour's woes are not over yet. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Is it over for Labour in London?

Today, Ava gets to grips with the Green Party's rise and rise in London. Are Keir Starmer's troubles about to get worse with a complete decimation of Labour's long-held councils in the capital? Ava also speaks to the Green Party nominee for Hackney Mayor Zoë Garbett to find out what Polanski's party are taking as their key issues to run off in London. ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Is Keir Starmer about to lose Wales in the local elections?

In this episode, we sit down with the leader of Plaid Cymru to explore a question that could reshape Welsh politics: can the party finally overtake Labour and form a government in Wales for the first time? We dig into Plaid’s strategy, the shifting political landscape, and what it would take to convince voters that change is not only possible, but necessary. Yet the path isn’t straightforward. As dissatisfaction with traditional parties grows, Nigel Farage and his brand of populist politics loom as an unpredictable force, potentially pulling support in unexpected directions. How does Plaid Cymru plan to counter this challenge while staying true to its vision for Wales? From campaign tactics to policy priorities, this conversation offers a candid look at the opportunities and risks ahead in what could be a historic political moment. Interviewer, Editor and Producer: Ava-Santina Evans ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Is Andy Burnham the next Labour leader?

In this episode, we sit down with Andy Burnham, Mayor of Greater Manchester, for an in-depth conversation about the power of devolution and how it has transformed one of the UK’s most dynamic cities. From taking control of transport, housing, and health, to championing a bold vision for local leadership, Burnham shares the challenges, breakthroughs, and defining moments of Greater Manchester’s journey toward greater autonomy. He talks candidly about what it took to rebuild Manchester—from improving public transport and tackling homelessness to creating a more inclusive, opportunity-driven city. Whether you’re interested in politics, urban regeneration, or the future of local government, this episode offers a rare insight into how devolved powers can reshape communities for the better. And the question everyone's asking.. is this guy the next Labour leader? ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.

Can we build a better economy? With Yanis Varoufakis

What would it take to rebuild an economy designed for people rather than markets? In this thought-provoking episode, we sit down with world-renowned economist, author, and former Greek Finance Minister Yanis Varoufakis to explore the structural shifts needed to create a fairer, more resilient global economy. Varoufakis breaks down the flaws in today’s financial systems— from rising inequality and stagnant wages to the unchecked power of multinational corporations— and offers bold, actionable ideas for reclaiming economic democracy. Produced, Edited and Narrated: Ava Santina Evans Production: Laura Beveridge ---------------------------------------- Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy [https://acast.com/privacy] for more information.