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If life in London is getting you down then you aren’t alone, according to data published today by the Office of National Statistics. The study shows that Londoners are some of the most unhappy people in the country… although we are slowly getting happier . Jonathan Prynn our business editor joins us in the studio to discuss the research in more detail. Tutankhamun is visiting London for the f...

In today's episode: Boris Johnson has done a lot of manoeuvring to get his hands on the PM crown, he is determined for it to stay that way too. Our associate editor Julian Glover explains how politics has always been about the exercise of power, and why Boris is going nowhere if he can help it. A new report from the Office for National Statistics shows that UK borrowing is increasing because...

After ‘Super Saturday’ in which Parliament voted to hold on a Brexit vote until legislation had been passed, and thousands marched on Westminster to demand a People’s Vote, Boris Johnson has been forced to take something of a detour from his planned roadmap. In today’s episode of The Leader, Ayesha Hazarika describes the view from the stage at the People’s Vote protest and discusses how the Letwin...

In today’s episode: While parliament prepares to vote on Boris Johnson’s Brexit deal - sitting on a Saturday for the first time since 1982 – protesters are putting the finishing touches to what they hope will be a massive march in support of a second referendum. Political editor Joe Murphy discusses whether ‘super Saturday’ will unite the nation at last. US Style “Family therapy” is coming to East...

Boris Johnson announced his “great” Brexit deal this morning, and Jean-Claude Juncker has said this is it – no extensions.   The DUP say they won’t support it, and the Prime Minister doesn’t appear to have the numbers to get it through parliament, who are sitting on Saturday for the first time since 1982 to vote on what to do next.   On today’s podcast Julian Glover and Ayesha Hazarika d...

In today’s podcast:   Deal or no deal, our Associate Editor Julian Glover says despite Boris Johnson’s ‘do-or-die’ insistence, there’s no end in sight to the Brexit horror show.   Donald Trump has met with the grieving parents of British teenager Harry Dunn. But the President’s treatment of them was “flamboyant cruelty”.   And Royal Editor Robert Jobson joins the podcast from P...

James Olley our chief football correspondent witnessed the racism during last night’s football match between England and Bulgaria. He joins The Leader podcast on the phone from Sofia to discuss how UEFA can send a strong message to racist fans. Joe Murphy our Political Editor tells us about the new Environment Bill, which promises a green UK after Brexit. And finally, we celebrate 750 years of Lon...

Our associate editor Julian Glover and editor of The Londoner Ayesha Hazaraki, react to the Queen’s speech and its impact – or otherwise – on Brexit. We also look at the catastrophic mess in Syria  and whether three orphan children from an Isis camp should be allowed home. And finally, after we feared the demise of Pizza Express , has one of London’s favourite pizza chains been saved? Hosted...

Today we look again to knife crime on London’s streets, as two more teenagers were stabbed to death within hours of each other last night. The Evening Standard’s Home Affairs editor, Martin Bentham, speaks to us. Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe’s five-year-old daughter, Gabriella, has arrived back in the UK after spending nearly four years in Iran . She was greeted by her father Richard Ratcliffe at the...

A report by King’s College claims that every day an average of half a million doses of cocaine are being taken in London, double the amount of any other European capital. We speak to our health editor Ross Lydell to find out more. Who’s taking it? Donald Trump has rejected the UK’s calls for a fugitive diplomat’s wife to be stripped of her immunity. Also, When Harry met Ed Sheeran, we take a look...

A poll of polls published by the Evening Standard suggests that public opinion on Brexit is turning in favour of remaining in the EU.   Like the hit tune in Les Misérables, No 10 is chanting “Do you hear the people sing?” and our government, which trumpets the ‘will of the people’, is relying on the support of a large minority to push its plans through.   In today’s podcast we sit down w...

In today’s episode George Osborne tells us why “Number 10 is being a bit like the Bond villain” with its new EU and Brexit plans. Our editor also discusses our exclusive interview with Boris Johnson. And our business news editor, Alex Lawson discusses Hong Kong dropping its £32 billion bid for the London Stock Exchange. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Extinction rebellion have shut down London again. In today’s Leader podcast Evening Standard reporter John Dunne reports from the streets where the protest group have blocked traffic with a parked hearse. As Theatreland gears up for the Evening Standard Theatre awards in November, Nick Curtis joins the podcast to discuss their impact in the West End, and what the choice of host this year says abou...

In today’s episode of The Leader we discuss Rory Stewart’s bid for London Mayor. He announced live from the Millennium Bridge today that he is going to “sort the City out”. Our political editor Joe Murphy is Intrigued… Also, Matt Majendie tells us why London should host the 2027 World Athletics Championships. This city has recently hosted both the 2012 Olympics and the 2017 Athletics World Champio...

The biggest party of the year is taking place in London this evening, as The Evening Standard celebrates the most influential people in the city at the Progress 1000. In today’s episode our deputy editor Charlotte Ross and Associate Editor Julian Glover discuss what it takes to make it on to the Progress 1000 list.   We also speak with the Evening Standard’s Home Affairs editor Martin Be...

It’s been a big day for Boris Johnson - so much so that his leader’s speech at the Conservative Party Conference was only the second most important thing in his diary. Immediately after his address in Manchester, the Prime Minister published details of the Brexit deal he is offering the EU.  In today’s episode of The Leader podcast Julian Glover dissects the Prime Minister’s big speech,...

Since Boris Johnson became Prime Minister with a vow to get Brexit done by October 31st ‘no ifs no buts’, everyone’s been waiting to see the PM’s plan.  Today the Evening Standard revealed details emerge of the Brexit plan currently sitting on Mr. Johnson’s desk In today’s episode of The Leader, Evening Standard editor George Osborne talks us through the proposals, and discusses the ramificat...

In today’s launch episode, Ayesha Hazarika joins us from Manchester where she has been listening in to the action on-and-off stage at the Conservative Party Conference. Listen to the episode to hear why she thinks the 'cult of Boris' continues to grow - and the party moderates have a long journey back to power. Also, Julian Glover has been digging through the archives to tell the story of the edit...

A new daily podcast, setting the evening's agenda. Inspired by the Evening Standard's influential editorial column, known in newspapers as the Leader, hear exclusive analysis and insight from one of the UK's most trusted newsrooms. Launching September 30th. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.