Topic: Question Time

2 chapters across the catalog

Deport Greta
Episode 1496

1496: Deport Greta

Liz Truss Resignation, UK Prime Minister Question Time

Liz Truss resigned as Prime Minister of Britain after a tumultuous six-week tenure, marking a record for the shortest term in UK history. Audio from her final Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) features Keir Starmer and other MPs criticizing her economic policies and the "mini-budget" that impacted mortgage rates. Speculation suggests her appointment may have served as a cover for Bank of England maneuvers before her inevitable exit.

Buffoonery
Episode 792 39:55 - 45:50

792: Buffoonery

British National Party, Free Speech, Nick Griffin

A debate over the British National Party (BNP) and its former leader Nick Griffin serves as a case study for free speech. While Griffin's appearance on "Question Time" led to a temporary surge in membership, it ultimately resulted in the party's fragmentation and loss of official status, supporting the argument that open debate can neutralize fringe movements.