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Sir Ed Davey has appealed to voters in London and the commuter belt to “tear down the Blue Wall” on July 4. Evening Standard political editor Nicholas Cecil secured an exclusive interview with the Liberal Democrat leader , which took place on the Waterloo to Wimbledon route that’s seen as a key hunting ground for Lib Dems to snatch Conservative votes in south-west London. Now, Sir Ed’s hoping a bo...

Feel like you’re going nowhere? That’s because London remains the most traffic-congested city in Europe and the third worst globally, according to an annual survey. Evening Standard transport editor Ross Lydall reports the Inrix 2023 global traffic score found speeds in central London fell 10 per cent in a year to an average of 10mph. Ross joins Mark Blunden to discuss the capital’s most congested...

WikiLeaks founder Julian Assange has left London after agreeing a US plea deal that will see him plead guilty to a spying charge and go free. Assange was locked in a lengthy legal battle over his extradition with American authorities, including years living in London’s Ecuadorian Embassy from 2012 before detention in HMP Belmarsh. He was sought by the US since Wikileaks published hundreds of thous...

Polling day is nearly here - and the prime minister has set out sweeteners he hopes will woo Londoners to vote Conservative on 4 July, rather than backing Labour - or switching to Reform, the Liberal Democrats or Greens. In a wide-ranging interview with the Evening Standard’s political editor, Nicholas Cecil, Sunak teased future interest rate cuts, vowed war on post-Brexit red tape, discussed the...

Episode 2 of A Week's a Long Time in Westminster: A betting scandal, Starmer struggles to shake off Corbyn’s legacy, Boris returns and Ed Davey’s latest antics. Nicholas Cecil, Jitendra Joshi and Rachael Burford discuss the latest drama in the run-up to the general election. In this episode: Conservatives forced to delete ‘gambling’ post on X Suella Braverman’s embarrassing TikTok posts The latest...

In this preview of Brave New World, Evgeny Lebedev speaks with Ryan Holiday about the modern media landscape, echo chambers and the value of Stoic leadership. To hear the episode in full just search Brave New World Evening Standard. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our Political Editor Nicholas Cecil discusses Rishi Sunak’s LBC appearance, the poll that shows a potential Tory wipe-out in London , and more drama over Labour taxes. Plus, food & drink writer Josh Barrie talks us through the best beer gardens in the capital . Follow us on X or on Threads . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our Chief Political Correspondent Rachael Burford dissects Keir Starmer’s performance on LBC , and considers whether Boris Johnson’s set to make a comeback. Plus, Senior Feature Writer Katie Strick talks us through the juiciest revelations from Tom Bower’s House of Beckham book . Follow us on X or on Threads . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our Political Editor Nicholas Cecil discusses whether the Conservatives will reap the benefits of their tax war on Labour. Plus, in part two,  features journalist Maddy Mussen discusses the rise of ‘spot stickers’ across London, and whether they’re better than concealer. Follow us on X or on Threads . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode One: Three weeks to go until July 4 polling day... Ahead of Euro 2024 kicking off, it's a game of two halves on the campaign trail Labour, the Tories, the Lib Dems and Greens publish their manifestos Has Rishi Sunak recovered from his D-Day blunder? Sir Keir Starmer’s party still on the back foot over tax plans Or is it really potholes and NHS waiting lists voters are most concerned about?...

Labour launched its general election manifesto on Tuesday as Sir Keir Starmer sought to reassure millions of voters across middle England with a pledge of “stability” after years of Tory “chaos”. Sir Keir declared the party would be “pro-business and pro-worker”, ruling out some tax rises, including on VAT, income tax and National Insurance. But how - and what’s still at risk of rising or being cu...

Evening Standard courts correspondent Tristan Kirk has won a top British journalism award for his investigation into the flaws of the single justice procedure. Kirk scooped this year’s Private Eye Paul Foot Award for Investigative and Campaigning Journalism for his reporting on the scandal of people prosecuted behind closed doors, dubbed “conveyor belt justice”. Stay tuned for part two, where Even...

Rishi Sunak sought to put his D-Day debacle behind him and refocus the Conservatives’ general election campaign on policy. The prime minister was at Silverstone grand prix circuit on Tuesday to launch the party’s manifesto, with a smorgasbord of pre-ballot pledges and tax cut proclamations. Evening Standard political editor Nicholas Cecil examines the policy detail. In part two, we’re out in the m...

A business group representing 170 top London firms has issued its own manifesto of “quick win” measures and longer term reforms that it claims could turbo-charge the capital’s economic potential. BusinessLDN suggests post-General Election changes include increasing devolution for London, scrapping stamp duty on share trades and a controversial review of green belt development rules. It comes as pl...

Highlights from this week’s Evening Standard Rugby Podcast, where Lawrence Dallaglio and Steve Cording are joined by Warren Gatland.  Fresh from announcing his training squad for the Qatar Airways Cup against South Africa, and Wales’ summer tour of Australia, Gats talks about the highs and lows since returning to Wales, shares his views on which law changes he thinks could improve the game an...

From our politics team, Nicholas Cecil and Jitendra Joshi discuss the fallout from Rishi Sunak’s D-Day apology, and two other Tory own-goals this week. Plus, Izzy Van Dyke gives us the lowdown on Stormzy’s new nostalgia bar in Soho, bringing back the classic old-school house party.  Follow us on X or on Threads . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Today's episode is with Dr. Rhonda Patrick, a biomedical researcher and health educator from California. Evgeny Lebedev and Rhonda discuss how experiments on genetic pathways in worms got her interested in the science of anti-ageing in humans. Plus, Rhonda explains how nutrition can impact our wellbeing. To hear the full interview search Brave New World Evening Standard, or click here. Hosted on A...

Journalist Alice Cockerell reveals some of the details behind the Duke of Westminster's wedding in Cheshire . Plus, our Arts Correspondent Robert Dex discusses the hit Netflix drama Baby Reindeer's success at the Gotham TV awards. Follow us on X or on Threads . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

As Nigel Farage announced he’s running for MP of Clacton in Essex , our Political Editor Nicholas Cecil explains how worried the Tories will be about his return. Nic also explains the latest poll which suggests that the Tories face near wipeout in London. Plus, our Diary Editor Ethan Croft discusses the key songs of this year’s election.  Follow us on X or on Threads . Hosted on Acast. See ac...

Campaign Editor David Cohen discusses the Show Respect campaign , and explains how healthy relationship workshops in schools can be effective in reducing violence against women and girls. David also calls on the next government to back the campaign. Plus, El Hunt reveals why London has become obsessed with Dryrobes .  Follow us on X or on Threads . Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for m...

On this bonus episode, Jon Weeks meets Jonathan Raggett, CEO of  Red Carnation Hotels , an international hotel group designed to offer guests a luxurious, bespoke experience. To hear the full episode, search How to be a CEO wherever you find your podcasts. For all the latest news head to  standard.co.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Donald Trump has become the first former, or serving, US president to be convicted of a crime.  He was convicted on all 34 counts of falsifying business records in his criminal trial in New York.  Our Deputy Political Editor, Jitendra Joshi, explains the significance of the conviction, and what we know about the potential sentences Trump is now facing.  In part two, we’re joined by...

In an exclusive interview with The Standard, Jeremy Hunt has vowed that the Tories will “defend the Blue Wall brick by brick” and admitted his Surrey seat is on a “knife edge” . Our Political Editor, Nicholas Cecil, reveals why the Chancellor said he can work with almost anyone but the “problem with Sadiq Khan is he’s always playing politics”. In part two, ES Magazine Editor, Ben Cobb, discussed t...

A special investigation from The Standard has uncovered the horrifying reality of misogyny and how it’s impacting women and girls. Teenage girls, aged between 13-15, say they are victims of sexual harassment every day - online, in the street, and even in the classroom.  David Cohen, our investigations Editor and Campaigns Editor, went into some London schools to find out what exactly is...

In an exclusive interview for The Standard, Sir Keir Starmer has vowed to end the “bashing of London”, and instead get more homes “built at speed” if he becomes Prime Minister.  Our Political Editor, Nicholas Cecil, the man who sat down with the hopeful PM in waiting, discusses what the Labour leader’s plans are for the country and for the capital.  In part two, The Standard’s Courts Cor...