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

  • Budgets, bravery and leadership bids | Rishi Sunak, Rosie Duffield & Layla Moran

    08/03/2020 Duración: 48min

    Chancellor Rishi Sunak says that he will give the NHS "whatever it needs" to deal with coronavirus. He also outlines plans to move a fifth of Treasury workers to the north of England. Labour MP Rosie Duffield speaks powerfully about her experience of domestic abuse. Layla Moran announces she will run to be the next Lib Dem leader.

  • Containing coronavirus | Matt Hancock & John McDonnell

    01/03/2020 Duración: 40min

    Health Secretary Matt Hancock explains the measures the government may be forced to take to tackle coronavirus. Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell on the Labour leadership race and whether Keir Starmer is a "Corbynite".

  • BONUS: Labour leadership debate special

    28/02/2020 Duración: 47min

    In this bonus episode, listen to the best bits of the Sky News Labour leadership debate between Sir Keir Starmer, Lisa Nandy and Rebecca Long Bailey in Dewsbury in West Yorkshire. Sophy is joined by Matt Lavender and Kate McCann for post-debate analysis.

  • Flood on his hands? | George Eustice, Diane Abbott & Lisa Nandy

    23/02/2020 Duración: 49min

    Environment Secretary George Eustice defends the Prime Minister's absence in light of the widespread flooding across the UK. Shadow Home Secretary Diane Abbott questions the loyalty of Sir Keir Starmer and Lisa Nandy. Nandy herself clarifies her position on trans rights.

  • Reshuffle kerfuffle | Grant Shapps & Sir Keir Starmer

    16/02/2020 Duración: 49min

    Transport Secretary Grant Shapps says the Budget may not go ahead as planned after the Prime Minister's Cabinet reshuffle saw the Chancellor resign. Plus Sir Keir Starmer defends the party's Brexit policy as he sets out his stall to be Labour leader.

  • John Bercow: Bully or bullied? | Dawn Butler & Robert Jenrick

    09/02/2020 Duración: 46min

    Labour deputy leadership candidate Dawn Butler says that if Brexit is the reason the Conservatives have not nominated John Bercow for a peerage, then that amounts to bullying of the former Speaker. Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick says that Parliament is "a better place" without Mr Bercow. Plus Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham on his compromise offer to the government on HS2.

  • Diverging views | Dominic Raab & Arlene Foster

    02/02/2020 Duración: 38min

    Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab explains that the government will prioritise freeing the UK from EU rules in trade negotiations with Brussels. Northern Ireland's First Minister Arlene Foster says that these plans to diverge could lead to a further weakening of Northern Ireland's place in the union.

  • Lords a leaving? | James Cleverly & Jess Phillips

    19/01/2020 Duración: 44min

    Conservative Party chairman James Cleverly says the government is considering moving the House of Lords out of London. He also expresses sympathy with Prince Harry and Meghan. Plus Labour leadership hopeful Jess Phillips has a pointed message for one of her rivals.

  • Long-Bailey's long-term plan | Rebecca Long-Bailey, Brandon Lewis & Clive Lewis

    12/01/2020 Duración: 43min

    Rebecca Long-Bailey sets out her stall for the Labour leadership, pledging to abolish the House of Lords and leaving the door firmly open to a second Scottish independence referendum. Clive Lewis also makes his leadership pitch. Security Minister Brandon Lewis gives an update on the tensions in the Middle East.

  • Middle East headaches | Dominic Raab, Emily Thornberry & Lisa Nandy

    05/01/2020 Duración: 48min

    Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab refuses to endorse President Trump's decision to order the assassination of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani. Shadow Foreign Secretary Emily Thornberry criticises the Prime Minister for remaining on holiday during the crisis. Thornberry and Lisa Nandy lay out their respective pitches to be the next Labour leader.

  • Election fallout | Michael Gove, Caroline Flint, Richard Burgon & Ian Blackford

    15/12/2019 Duración: 46min

    Caroline Flint gives a damning assessment of the state of the Labour Party in the wake of the general election result. Richard Burgon defends Jeremy Corbyn. Michael Gove and Ian Blackford give a taster of the argument to come between the UK and Scottish governments over a second independence referendum.

  • Making your mind up | Boris Johnson, Jo Swinson, Nigel Farage & Jon Ashworth

    08/12/2019 Duración: 01h28s

    Prime Minister Boris Johnson tells Sophy there will be no checks on goods travelling between Britain and Northern Ireland under his Brexit deal. He also lays out more detail about his immigration plans and admits that only 31,000 of the 50,000 more nurses he wants will be "new". Jon Ashworth says he personally supports free movement of people. Jo Swinson and Nigel Farage defend their respective tricky election campaigns.

  • Reacting to terror | Jeremy Corbyn & Dominic Raab

    01/12/2019 Duración: 50min

    Jeremy Corbyn tells Sophy that convicted terrorists should "not necessarily" have to serve their full prison sentence. He also calls for the Royal Family to be reduced in "size". Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab lays out Conservative plans to lengthen sentences for terrorists.

  • The Battle for No 11 | Sajid Javid, John McDonnell & Nicola Sturgeon

    24/11/2019 Duración: 44min

    Sajid Javid and John McDonnell describe their contrasting visions for the UK and its economy over the next five years. Nicola Sturgeon explains in detail her price for supporting a Jeremy Corbyn-led government.

  • An immigration nation? | Brandon Lewis & Jon Ashworth

    17/11/2019 Duración: 33min

    Security Minister Brandon Lewis explains how the Conservatives plan to tighten immigration rules if they win the general election. Labour's Shadow Health Secretary Jonathan Ashworth lays out his idea for free dental check-ups.

  • The numbers game | Kwasi Kwarteng & Nia Griffith

    10/11/2019 Duración: 44min

    Business Minister Kwasi Kwarteng defends the Conservatives' claim that a Labour government would cost the UK £1.2trillion - but won't say how much a Conservative government would spend. Nia Griffith, Labour's Shadow Defence Secretary, fails to confirm that Jeremy Corbyn would ever use nuclear weapons as Prime Minister.

  • And they're off! | Prime Minister Boris Johnson

    03/11/2019 Duración: 32min

    In an exclusive interview, Prime Minister Boris Johnson tells Sophy why voters can still trust him despite breaking his October 31st Brexit pledge. He also explains why Donald Trump is wrong and says a second Scottish independence referendum won't happen on his watch. Sophy also asks him about the naughtiest thing he has ever done.

  • Anti-election fever | Philip Hammond & Jonathan Ashworth

    27/10/2019 Duración: 36min

    Former Chancellor Philip Hammond tells Sophy the Prime Minister should "stop throwing tantrums" and focus on passing his Brexit deal. Labour's Jon Ashworth explains why his party does not want to go to the polls yet.

  • Crunch time | Michael Gove, John McDonnell, Amber Rudd & Nigel Farage

    20/10/2019 Duración: 49min

    Michael Gove tells Sophy the UK will leave the EU on 31 October, despite the Prime Minister requesting an extension. He also reveals which Cabinet minister he's made a Brexit bet with. John McDonnell explains what Labour wants to see. Amber Rudd confirms she will vote for the PM's deal. And Nigel Farage offers Boris Johnson an electoral pact. Editor Toby Sculthorp and producer Matt Lavender join Sophy for analysis.

  • Brexit pendulum swings again | Jeremy Corbyn & Jacob Rees-Mogg

    13/10/2019 Duración: 40min

    With optimism increasing about the chances of a Brexit deal, Sophy speaks to Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn. He warns MPs against backing a Boris Johnson Brexit deal, even if it's attached to a second referendum. Leader of the Commons Jacob Rees-Mogg admits he may have to "eat his words" and compromise to support the Prime Minister's Brexit plans.

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