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How the ‘circus’ became the metaphor of choice in political rhetoric

In his 2023 New Year’s Speech, Labour leader Keir Starmer reiterated his criticism of the “Tory circus” as he lamented the apparently unbreakable but entirely avoidable cycle of crises at Westminster. “Nothing has changed,” Starmer said, “but the circus moves on. Rinse and repeat.”

The Conversation

Davos Man Starmer wants Labour to look like it means business

Under pressure, politicians can give answers that reveal more than they think. In two quick-fire responses to Emily Maitlis and Jon Sopel in their News Agents podcast, Sir Keir Starmer told a story about his leadership of the Labour Party. The two answers he gave were Piers Morgan and Davos,…

Evening Standard

Radio and podcasts: Miranda Sawyer’s 10 best listens of 2022

Brilliant audio really can be about anything, whether it’s disinformation, the Ukrainian frontline, gendered violence, cancer, periods, black British music… or cuckoo clocks

The Guardian - UK

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Truss has 10 days to save her premiership, says former minister

MPs fearful of losing seats may feel they should ‘roll the dice’ on another leader

The Independent UK

'I swear, galaxies are born in the time it takes Liz Truss to answer a question': Viewers' scathing assessment of Prime Minister on Laura Kuenssberg show

"Liz Truss 'understands people are worried'… I am SCARED to turn my heating on"

Manchester Evening News

Day Today ‘Pound stolen’ sketch goes viral after sterling tanks

Social media users post sardonic British humour after Liz Truss and Kwasi Kwarteng’s mini-budget

The Guardian - UK

Jon Sopel says it was ‘wrong’ for BBC to publish presenters’ salaries

‘To have everybody suddenly knowing what you earn feels like a violation of your privacy’

The Independent UK

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The week in audio: The News Agents; Americast – review

The big beasts of news podcasting go head to head, with Emily Maitlis and Jon Sopel’s new show facing off against the new hosts of their old one

The Guardian - UK

Emily Maitlis: Andrew ‘told everyone he was happy’ with Newsnight interview

The journalist said she does not feel guilty that the Duke of York stepped down from public life following the broadcast.

The Independent UK

Best podcasts of the week: Meghan Markle’s Archetypes makes its right royal entrance

In this week’s newsletter: Close friend Serena Williams joins Markle for the intimate debut of her long-awaited show. Plus: five of the best podcasts on disability

The Guardian - UK

The News Agents review – how Maitlis and Sopel will use their post-BBC freedom remains to be seen

Now that Global’s big-money signings can say whatever they want, they seemed to have trouble deciding which of their torrentially liberated opinions to express

The Guardian - UK

‘Anything but the truth’: BBC quietly changes report on Emily Maitlis 'Tory agent' claims

THE BBC has quietly changed a report after being called out by one of its former top editors over coverage of Emily Maitlis’s claims of “Tory…

The National (Scotland)

Londoner’s Diary: Soho hotting up again with return of sex empire

In today’s Diary: Soho sex club returns / Sopel takes a dig at the Beeb / Difficult second date for Sunak / Idris Elba brings it home / Put prince out to pasture, says author / A fitting tribute at the Proms

Evening Standard

Emily Maitlis says 'active Tory agent' has grip on BBC in no-holds-barred speech

Former BBC Newsnight presenter Emily Maitlis gave a no-holds-barred speech - where she launched an attack on Robbie Gibb

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Evening Standard

BBC ‘sought to pacify’ No10 after Newsnight rebuke, says Emily Maitlis

Emily Maitlis said the BBC “sought to pacify” Downing Street by issuing a swift apology for her Newsnight monologue about Dominic Cummings.

The National (Scotland)

BBC 'ducked' reporting on Brexit impacts in full, says former editor

FORMER BBC journalist Jon Sopel has said the BBC “ducked” reporting on the full consequences of Brexit after it was accused of having a bias in…

The Guardian - UK

Emily Maitlis and Jon Sopel: ‘Risk, jeopardy, challenge. Whatever you want to call it we’ve got it’

Next week the former BBC stars launch The News Agents, their new daily podcast for Global. They talk about impartiality, making their TikTok debut – and how they drive each other mad

The Guardian - UK

Commercial radio beats BBC in summer numbers for first time since 1990s

Rise in listening hours down to BBC budget cuts and rivals’ investment in marketing

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The Guardian - UK

Top BBC radio presenters’ pay could be hidden in bid to retain talent

Bosses may transfer popular podcasters to BBC’s commercial arm after loss of big names including Emily Maitlis and John Sopel

The Guardian - UK

Gary Lineker remains BBC’s highest-paid presenter

Other high earners such as Emily Maitlis and Jon Sopel have left corporation, helping to reduce wage bill

Football London

Tottenham news: Richarlison 'agreement' reached as Fabio Paratici's plans outlined

All the latest Tottenham Hotspur news from football.london and elsewhere

Daily Mirror

Richarlison warned Tottenham move is ‘not a step up’ as Daniel Levy meets Everton chief

The Brazilian forward is expected to depart the Toffees this summer and Spurs remain one of the favourites to sign him, although he has been sent a warning over a potential move

Football London

Daniel Levy meeting with Everton emerges as Tottenham chase stunning £75m double transfer

Tottenham are reported to be interested in signing Richarlison and Anthony Gordon from Everton this summer.

Evening Standard

Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy holds talks with Everton chief Bill Kenwright amid Richarlison interest

Tottenham chairman Daniel Levy has been spotted holding talks with Everton counterpart Bill Kenwright amid Spurs’ interest in Richarlison.

The Guardian - UK

Lewis Goodall joins exodus from BBC amid impartiality drive

Newsnight policy editor to join Emily Maitlis and Jon Sopel at Global as journalists react to management and government pressure

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