Amess Death Sparks Debate Safety of MPs
The death of David Amess has renewed debates about the safety of MPs, social media anonymity, online radicalisation & civility in politics. Where are changes needed, and where is the media missing the point?
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Tory MP Stabbed in Essex Attack | #TyskySour
For the second time in six years a British MP has been violently killed while doing their job. We discuss the circumstances of the tragic death of Sir David Amess, and why it seems Britain cannot keep its politicians safe from harm. Also on the show – Dominic Cummings Attacks Keir Starmer as an “Uber […]
The Worst Public Health Failure Ever
An official report has judged the UK's delayed lockdown to be Britain's worst ever public health failure. Michael Walker and Dalia Gebrial breakdown the key findings.
Tories Bully People Back to the Office
In a bid to get Britons back into the office, cabinet ministers have alleged that civil servants working remotely hindered the fight against the Taliban. What will be next in the Tory war on working from home?
Tories Suffer Backlash Over Chaos and Cuts
After energy shortages, benefits cuts, and a tax hike on national insurance, the public have turned against the Tories on the economy. How long will Johnson's post-conference hangover last?
Johnson’s Nasty Cut Trashes Promise to “Level Up”
Boris Johnson's pun-filled conference speech promised to "level up" the country, but on the day that millions are hit by a cruel cut to universal credit, his pitch to workers is a sick joke.
Boris Johnson Hails Higher Wages at Tory Conference
At Tory party conference Boris Johnson is promising higher wages in a post-brexit Britain. How seriously should we take the pledge?
Met Police Shamed Over Institutionalised Misogyny
#TyskySour returns on Friday with Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.
Starmer Rejects Corbyn Legacy in Conference Speech
Michael Walker and Dalia Gebrial break down Keir Starmer's conference speech.
Keir Starmer Rigs the Rules
Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar discuss Keir Starmer's contempt for democracy and other conference news.
Labour Prepare for Battle in Brighton
Michael Walker and Ash Sarkar preview Labour Party Conference 2021.
Revolt Against Starmer’s Anti-Democratic Leadership Rules
Starmer's attempt to rig the rules for any future leadership challenge is facing a backlash from trade unions, party activists and left-wing MPs. We speak to NEC member Lara McNeil.
The Great British Gas Crisis
#TyskySour returns this evening with Michael Walker and Aaron Bastani.
Starmer & Evans Prepare for Stitch up at Labour Conference
The first real Labour conference with Keir Starmer as leader will pitch party bosses against the left. Is there any hope of preventing a stitch up?
The Tory Cabinet Reshuffle
Michael Walker and Dalia Gebrial discuss the Tory cabinet reshuffle.
Boris Johnson Set to Announce Covid Winter Plan
Johnson's Covid winter plan includes jabs for teenagers and boosters for the vulnerable, but wider measures to prevent the spread of the coronavirus are set to be absent. Will it be enough to avoid another nightmare winter?
Labour Lead Tories for First Time Since January
A YouGov poll has shown Labour in front of the Conservatives for the first time since January after an unpopular hike to national insurance. Has Johnson blown it, and can Starmer take advantage?
MPs Vote on Tax Hike for the Working Class
As MPs vote on Boris Johnson's manifesto breaking tax hike on workers, Michael Walker and Dalia Gebrial discuss why the rise is regressive, and why it won't fix Britain's care crisis.