The Prime Minister has given his strongest response yet to Elon Musk's barrage of social media criticism, saying "a line has been crossed" with comments about safeguarding minister Jess Phillips. The world's richest man also apparently had a change of heart about Nigel Farage, who he says is no longer fit to lead Reform UK. Bloomberg's UK Political Editor Alex Wickham joins us to discuss. Hosted by Lizzy Burden and Stephen Carroll

The Prime Minister has given his strongest response yet to Elon Musk's barrage of social media criticism, saying "a line has been crossed" with comments about safeguarding minister Jess Phillips. The world's richest man also apparently had a change of heart about Nigel Farage, who he says is no longer fit to lead Reform UK. Bloomberg's UK Political Editor Alex Wickham joins us to discuss. Hosted by Lizzy Burden and Stephen Carroll

Bloomberg's Caroline Hepker, Stephen Carroll, Yuan Potts and Lizzy Burden have your daily guide to British politics. We'll tell you what's happening and explain why it matters.

Bloomberg's Caroline Hepker, Stephen Carroll, Yuan Potts and Lizzy Burden have your daily guide to British politics. We'll tell you what's happening and explain why it matters.

Bloomberg UK Politics

Bloomberg UK Politics is your daily podcast on what's happening in British Politics and why it matters. The program includes interviews with MPs, policy experts, and Bloomberg's own team of political journalists. Presented by Caroline Hepker, Stephen Carroll, Yuan Potts and Lizzy Burden.

Bloomberg UK Politics is your daily podcast on what's happening in British Politics and why it matters. The program includes interviews with MPs, policy experts, and Bloomberg's own team of political journalists. Presented by Caroline Hepker, Stephen Carroll, Yuan Potts and Lizzy Burden.

Starmer Responds to Musk: A 'Line Has Been Crossed'

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The chair of the Business and Trade Committee, Liam Byrne, told fast-fashion giant Shein he has 'almost zero confidence' in the integrity of their supply chain, amid allegations that it uses cotton tied to forced labour in China. The company denies the claims, but is facing extra scrutiny ahead of a potential stock market listing in London. Our retail reporter Jennifer Creery joins us to discuss. Hosted by Stephen Carroll and Yuan Potts.

The chair of the Business and Trade Committee, Liam Byrne, told fast-fashion giant Shein he has 'almost zero confidence' in the integrity of their supply chain, amid allegations that it uses cotton tied to forced labour in China. The company denies the claims, but is facing extra scrutiny ahead of a potential stock market listing in London. Our retail reporter Jennifer Creery joins us to discuss. Hosted by Stephen Carroll and Yuan Potts.

Cotton Concerns: Shein Dodges MP Questions Ahead of Potential London Listing

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Britain is spending and borrowing more yet barely growing. Now the cost of borrowing has reached levels not seen since the 1990s. Bloomberg Opinion Columnist Marcus Ashworth and politics and economics correspondent Lucy White explain why UK gilt yields have gone up and why it's putting pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves and the government's plans. Hosted by Caroline Hepker and Lizzy Burden

Britain is spending and borrowing more yet barely growing. Now the cost of borrowing has reached levels not seen since the 1990s. Bloomberg Opinion Columnist Marcus Ashworth and politics and economics correspondent Lucy White explain why UK gilt yields have gone up and why it's putting pressure on Chancellor Rachel Reeves and the government's plans. Hosted by Caroline Hepker and Lizzy Burden

Hey Big Spender: Why The UK's Bond Problem is Growing

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The government's decision not to compensate women who say they were unfairly treated over changes to the pension age has sparked a backlash from opposition politicians and some backbench Labour MPs. Is the decision over the WASPI campaign the latest example of the government alienating a core constituency of voters? Our Associate Editor Ailbhe Rea joins us to discuss. Hosted by Stephen Carroll and James Woolcock.

The government's decision not to compensate women who say they were unfairly treated over changes to the pension age has sparked a backlash from opposition politicians and some backbench Labour MPs. Is the decision over the WASPI campaign the latest example of the government alienating a core constituency of voters? Our Associate Editor Ailbhe Rea joins us to discuss. Hosted by Stephen Carroll and James Woolcock.

Stung by WASPI: Starmer Angers The WASPI Women 

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Starmer Responds to Musk: A 'Line Has Been Crossed'

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