The Two Matts

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in British politics. The pair discuss media law myths, Boris Johnson's honours list, Iain Duncan Smith's forgotten 2003 novel and Barry Gibb's new teeth. Matt Withers talks to investigative journalist Peter Geoghegan about his new book - and this week's New European print cover - Democracy For Sale. And, of course, another...

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in British politics. The pair discuss their applications to be the government's new £100,000 spokesperson, Grant Shapps' self-isolation and the campaign to defund the BBC. They talk to Ian Dunt about whether the battle for the Union is already lost, while Niall Griffiths gives a special musical performance of his latest col...

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in politics. The pair discuss Kanye West's Million Dollar Baby offer and the notion of an 'Australia-style' Brexit deal. They talk to James Ball about the Russia Report and Matt Withers about Boris Johnson and Keir Starmer's PMQs performances. And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.  Hosted on Acast. See a...

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in British politics. The pair discuss Chris Grayling's failure to win a rigged election, the Brexiteers refusing to wear masks, the government's latest advertising campaign and how Only Fools and Horses characters would have voted in the referendum. Richard talks to Fredo Rockwell about his long campaign to find out the fav...

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey are joined by editor-at-large Alastair Campbell, founding editor and publisher Matt Kelly and writer Liz Gerard to look back on four years of The New European. The quintet discuss how a pop-up paper has made it this far, the future of progressive politics, when the right time is to launch a rejoin movement and why you should buy an anonymous subscription for a Br...

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in British politics. The pair discuss Boris Johnson's 'build build build' speech, the devastating impact of Covid-19 on the creative industries, whether they intend to return to the pub and Theresa May's Paddington hard stare. Matt Withers talks to Andrew Adonis about his new biography of Ernest Bevin. And, of course, anoth...

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in British politics. The pair discuss what we've learned after four years of Brexit, Richard Desmond's Dockside debacle, Matt Hancock's faltering attempts to contact Apple and Steve's idea for a new prime-time detective drama - Test, Track and Trace. Matt Withers talks to Florence Hallett about the life of the photographer...

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in British politics. The pair talk Marcus Rashford's successful school meal campaign, the culture wars, u-turns, Tim Tams and Vladimir Putin's special disinfected tunnel. Matt Withers talks to Charlie Connelly about the life of the author Phillis Wheatley. And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.  Hosted on...

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to shine a light on another week in British politics. The pair tackle statue removals, the EU's tough talk on a deal and ask 'how long Boris Johnson has got left in Number 10?'  And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard Porritt is joined by historian Ben Craske to delve into the week's political news. The pair dissect PMQs and ask if Boris Johnson should have called Donald Trump out for his response to the death of George Floyd.  And Richard is joined by TNE podcast founding member Geri Scott for her take on the government's response to coronavirus.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informa...

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return for another rambling look at the week in politics. The pair try to make sense of the Dominic Cummings eye test excuse, ask why the controversial aide was saved and worry about EU talks. And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return for another glance at Brexit Britain in lockdown. The pair analyse another bad week for Matt Hancock and Boris Johnson and unpick a tetchy week in EU UK relations ... And, of course, there is another Brexiteer of the Week.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this extra edition of the podcast Lord Adonis discusses coronavirus, China and the WHO with former Australian prime minister Kevin Rudd.  Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey will return this Friday with the regular podcast.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return for another round of lockdown fun amid the political mayhem.   The pair discuss the prime minister’s shambolic public address, Nigel Farage's latest trips to the coast and welcome the extension of the furlough scheme.   And, as usual, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return for another rundown of the week's politics safely from their pod bunkers.  The pair analyse the reports of the lockdown lifting, take your questions and review Starmer Vs Johnson. And, of course, there is another Brexiteer of the Week.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to the podcast bunker for another delve into British politics. The pair discuss a big week for Boris Johnson and ask whether football can safely come back this year? And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to review another week in lockdown Britain. The pair discuss virtual PMQs and ask 'when can we safely get back to normal?' And, of course, there is another Brexiteer of the Week.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to focus on politics in lockdown Britain. The pair discuss Matt Hancock's difficult seven days and the opposition's demands for an exit plan. And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to delve into another week of lockdown politics. The pair discuss the new shadow cabinet and strategies for the end of lockdown. And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to tackle all the political news in a world turned upside down. The pair discuss what Labour need to do once they (finally) have a new leader.  And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to talk politics - and whatever else is on their mind - as Britain goes into lockdown. The pair discuss Boris Johnson's performance so far, bid farewell to Jeremy Corbyn and there is another quiz ... And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey round-up the news as coronavirus grips Britain. But it is not all doom and gloom - there is a quiz and, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey are back to tackle another week in Brexit Britain. As the pair prepare to self-isolate they discuss the Budget and question Labour's response.  And, of course, another Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to take another glimpse into the murky waters of Brexit. This week the pair tackle the rumbling Priti Patel row, tuck into a patriotic breakfast and preview the gig of the year - Brexit Heroes LIVE. And, of course, they crown another Brexiteer of the Week.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Richard Porritt and Steve Anglesey return to poke fun Brexit Britain. The pair discuss bumpy times for Priti Patel, farmers' Brexit anger and ask whether the PM should grab his wellies and head to the floods.  And, as usual, a Brexiteer of the Week is crowned.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.