Sophy Ridge On Sunday

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Sinopsis

Sky's Sophy Ridge presents agenda-setting political interviews and analysis. Every Sunday, Sophy examines how decisions made in Westminster affect the lives of the public. This podcast features the best interviews and Sophy's analysis.

Episodios

  • Race to replace Boris Johnson | Dominic Raab, Sir Iain Duncan Smith and Lee Rowley

    17/07/2022 Duración: 51min

    Tory leadership debates got underway this week, as the race to become the next prime minister sees five candidates battle it out – Rishi Sunak, Liz Truss, Penny Mordaunt, Kemi Badenoch and Tom Tugendhat. Sophy Ridge is joined by Sky’s political correspondent Rob Powell and editor Toby Sculthorp as they discuss interviews with those backing three of the hopefuls looking for the keys to Number 10. Also, a reminder that on Sky News this Tuesday at 8pm, Kay Burley will host a leadership debate, with the final Tory candidates taking part.Host: Sophy Ridge Senior podcast producer: Annie Joyce Editor: Paul Stanworth

  • Conservative leadership contest: Grant Shapps, Tom Tugendhat & Jeremy Hunt

    10/07/2022 Duración: 01h52s

    Interviews with three Conservative leadership hopefuls: Transport Secretary Grant Shapps, Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee Tom Tugendhat and former Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt. Sophy and team on discussions of tax and spending plans from three of those hoping to replace Boris Johnson as Prime Minister.Host: Sophy RidgeContributors: Scott Beasley & Toby SculthorpProducer: Scott Beasley

  • Strike strife | Grant Shapps & Mick Lynch

    19/06/2022 Duración: 46min

    Interviews with Transport Secretary Grant Shapps and RMT union General Secretary Mick Lynch. This week we’re focusing on the nationwide train strikes that will see mass disruption as railway workers walkout to demand big pay rises given the cost of living crisis.Host: Sophy RidgeContributors: Scott Beasley & Toby SculthorpProducer: Scott Beasley

  • Brandon Lewis, Mick Lynch & Kira Rudik

    29/05/2022 Duración: 43min

    Interviews with Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis, RMT trade union general secretary Mick Lynch and Ukrainian MP Kira Rudik. There are discussions about the Prime Minister’s future following the Sue Gray report, the potential for a nationwide rail strike and an extremely powerful account of what has happened to Ukraine and its people.Host: Sophy RidgeContributors: Rob Powell and Scott BeasleyProducer: Scott Beasley

  • Nadhim Zahawi and Ukrainian MP Lisa Yasko

    22/05/2022 Duración: 44min

    Interviews with Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi and Ukrainian MP Lisa Yasko. Sophy and Scott talk through discussions over Sue Gray’s Partygate report, the cost of living crisis and a very powerful account of the situation in Ukraine.Host: Sophy RidgeContributor: Scott BeasleyProducer: Scott Beasley

  • A Eurovision of the future for the Protocol

    15/05/2022 Duración: 45min

    Interviews with Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng, Shadow Climate Change Secretary & former Labour leader Ed Miliband and Irish Foreign Minister Simon Coveney. Sophy and Scott talk through discussions over the Northern Ireland Protocol and the cost of living crisis - all with the backdrop of Ukraine winning Eurovision.Host: Sophy RidgeContributor: Scott BeasleyProducer: Scott Beasley

  • After elections across the UK

    08/05/2022 Duración: 41min

    Post-election interviews with Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab, Labour’s Lisa Nandy and Lib Dem Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper. There are discussions of local elections across Great Britain plus the historic result in Northern Ireland where Sinn Fein topped the polls – and the possibility of the Lib Dems in coalition.Host: Sophy RidgeContributor: Scott BeasleyProducer: Scott Beasley

  • Pre-election special: Keir Starmer, Nicola Sturgeon & Kwasi Kwarteng

    01/05/2022 Duración: 35min

    A pre-election special featuring interviews with Labour leader Keir Starmer, First Minister of Scotland and SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon and the Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng. There's discussions of sexual misconduct at Westminster, the cost of living crisis and independence for Scotland.Host: Sophy RidgeContributor: Scott BeasleyProducer: Scott Beasley

  • Exclusive interview with trans MP Jamie Wallis

    24/04/2022 Duración: 30min

    The Conservative MP, who came out as trans, talks exclusively to Sky’s Sophy Ridge about the start of his transition process. Jamie Wallis, who represents Bridgend, also discusses the support he's had and admits the process ahead will be 'challenging and difficult.' He also speaks about his experiences of rape and blackmail.Presenter: Sophy RidgeProducer: Scott BeasleyPodcast producer: Paul Stanworth

  • Ukraine horrors | Grant Shapps, Alicia Kearns & Andriy Klepikov

    03/04/2022 Duración: 50min

    With shocking reports from parts of Ukraine where Russian troops have withdrawn Sophy and team have an interview with the Transport Secretary Grant Shapps – who also defends the government’s record on tackling the cost of living crisis. There’s a discussion of the Shrewsbury maternity care scandal with Conservative MP Alicia Kearns and an interview with a public health expert on the ground in Ukraine about access to lifesaving HIV drugs.Host: Sophy RidgeContributors: Scott Beasley & Toby SculthorpProducer: Scott Beasley

  • Nadhim Zahawi, Jonathan Ashworth & Maria Mezentseva

    27/03/2022 Duración: 50min

    As the war in Ukraine enters its second month Sophy and team have interviews focused on the big topics at home and overseas. Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi delicately responds to President Biden's call for Vladimir Putin to go - and talks about his plan for schools. Labour's Jonathan Ashworth calls the Chancellor 'Mr Tax' and there's a powerful interview with Ukrainian MP Maria Mezentseva.Host: Sophy RidgeContributors: Scott Beasley & Toby SculthorpProducer: Scott Beasley

  • We're back | Rishi Sunak & Olga Stefanishyna

    20/03/2022 Duración: 40min

    Sophy and team are back to discuss her interview with Chancellor Rishi Sunak, who says sanctions against Russia "are not cost free for us" and that he "can't pretend I can completely protect people from the difficult times ahead". Also, Ukraine’s Deputy Prime Minister Olga Stefanishyna, tells Sophy Russia is committing genocide in her country. Host: Sophy RidgeContributors: Scott Beasley & Toby SculthorpProducer: Scott Beasley

  • Indian (variant) summer | Matt Hancock, Sir Mark Walport & Prof Adam Finn

    16/05/2021 Duración: 48min

    Health Secretary Matt Hancock says if the Indian variant is 50% more transmissible than the Kent variant, it will cause "problems" for the lockdown easing roadmap. He says local lockdowns could return, and defends the government against the charge that it was too slow to stop travel from India. Sir Mark Walport, former Chief Scientific Adviser, raises concerns about Monday's easing of restrictions. Adam Finn of the JCVI says the Astra-Zeneca vaccine could now be given to under-40s.

  • Flat out of hell | Liz Truss, Jess Phillips & Bill Gates

    25/04/2021 Duración: 45min

    International Trade Secretary Liz Truss insists the Prime Minister hasn't broken any rules around the refurbishment of his Downing Street flat. Labour's Jess Phillips calls for a full investigation. Philanthropist Bill Gates argues for vaccines to be sent to the developing world soon. He also criticises UK foreign aid cuts.

  • Independence and interdependence | Nicola Sturgeon & John Kerry

    18/04/2021 Duración: 54min

    SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon defends her record on education, health and drug deaths. She calls out Alex Salmond for his "contemptuous" attitude to voters. U.S. Climate Envoy John Kerry says the consequences will be "beyond catastrophic" without "urgent" action on climate change.

  • What will Alba mean for Scotland? | Douglas Ross & Kenny MacAskill

    28/03/2021 Duración: 45min

    Sophy and her team discuss what Alex Salmond's new party 'Alba' will mean for the Scottish elections in May. Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross says it poses a serious threat to the Union. Kenny MacAskill - who has defected to Alba from the SNP - says his new party aims to help his old.

  • Holding out for a holiday? | Ben Wallace & Steve Baker

    21/03/2021 Duración: 49min

    Defence Secretary Ben Wallace says we “can’t be deaf and blind” to rising coronavirus cases abroad, insisting progress made by the UK’s vaccination programme can’t be put at risk. He says it’s vital the Government monitors the situation, and he responds to fears the spread of Covid-19 in Europe could put plans to holiday overseas this summer on hold.Concerns around restrictions at home are also gathering momentum, as a growing Conservative rebellion fights to prevent extending the emergency coronavirus laws until October.

  • Schools back till summer? | Williamson, Spielman, Nandy & Black

    07/03/2021 Duración: 49min

    Education Secretary Gavin Williamson says the government is considering longer school days and shorter holidays to help children catch up. Ofsted chief Amanda Spielman warns against the idea. Williamson says teachers will not get a pay rise. Shadow Foreign Secretary Lisa Nandy and the SNP's Mhairi Black talk International Women's Day.

  • What will be in the Budget? | Rishi Sunak & Anneliese Dodds

    28/02/2021 Duración: 46min

    Chancellor Rishi Sunak strongly hints that the furlough scheme and other coronavirus support will be extended in the Budget. He refuses to deny he told Conservative colleagues that he plans to raise taxes now so he can cut them before the next election. He also warns that the public finances will have to be rebalanced. Shadow Chancellor Anneliese Dodds will not say whether Labour would support a corporation tax rise.

  • Roadmap to freedom? | Hancock, Starmer, Hague & McDonnell

    21/02/2021 Duración: 01h01min

    Health Secretary Matt Hancock lays out the government's new vaccine target. He says the lockdown easing roadmap will be "cautious" and "indicative". Keir Starmer says all children should return to school on 8 March. William Hague calls for the end of most restrictions in April. Lord Hague and John McDonnell give conflicting advice to Keir Starmer.

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