Red walls, the centrist cause, and BoJo's mojo

You throw the right wing out, the left wing out, and it's centre-ground politics all about! This week Christopher "Chopper" Hope is joined by three stellar guests to help us get our heads around the political hokey cokey happening in Westminster.  First up, a new party leader looking to carve out a space in the centre ground. Nope, not that one. It's the leader of the Lib Dems, Ed Davey. He tells Chris what he's learning from doing shifts in chip shops, and why he thinks Boris Johnson needs to take a long look in the mirror. Plus former local government minister, Simon Clarke declares that "Bojo has his mojo" back, following his initial concerns about some lockdown measures, and top pollster and author Deborah Mattinson tells us why Labour need to shed their image as snooty Londoners who look down on Red Wall voters. Read about the traffic light system set to govern local lockdowns: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/politics/2020/09/23/traffic-light-system-govern-local-coronavirus-lockdowns-england/| For 30 days' free access to the Telegraph: https://www.telegraph.co.uk/chopper | Email: chopperspolitics@telegraph.co.uk | Twitter: @chopperspodcast | See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info.

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The Telegraph's weekly politics podcast, presented by Christopher "Chopper" Hope. The podcast has interviews with top politicians and commentators and analysis from the Telegraph’s Westminster team. Chopper's Politics is a must listen for those who want to understand British politics, delving into various aspects of policy, key players, and the internal movements of Westminster’s political parties. With a focus on the Conservative Party (Tories), the podcast examines the party’s policies, strategies, and ideologies. The podcast offers insights into prominent figures within the party, including Prime Minister Rishi Sunak and Boris Johnson.With a keen eye on the ever-evolving political landscape, the podcast explores the impact of the Red Wall - the traditionally Labour-supporting areas in the North of England that shifted allegiance to the Conservatives in recent elections - and the dynamics between the Conservatives and the Labour Party, led by Keir Starmer.In addition to Conservative and Labour politics, the podcast delves into the dynamics of other political parties like the Liberal Democrats and the Scottish National Party providing analysis and discussions on their policies and strategies. The podcast widens its scope to include discussions on the political climate in London, with a particular focus on the leadership of Mayor Sadiq Khan. It delves into the intricacies of Westminster, the seat of British political power, and examines the notion of the Westminster Bubble, where decisions and discussions can sometimes appear disconnected from the realities of the wider population.With a strong emphasis on policy analysis, "Chopper's Politics" provides a platform for informed conversations surrounding British elections and their implications on topics such as geopolitics, foreign policy, international relations, and the evolving role of the United Kingdom in the global arena. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.