Cheerio... with Gove, Rees Mogg, Forde and Cox

Cheerio... with Gove, Rees Mogg, Forde and Cox

Author: The Telegraph July 7, 2023 Duration: 51:05

Over 360 episodes, 8.2 million listens and one Red Lion Pub, welcome to the last edition of Choppers Politics Podcast.

Joining the Telegraph's legendary political journalist Chris Hope in Westminster's finest drinking hole is star of Spitting Image: Idiots Assemble, comedian Matt Forde, discussing comedy in a woke world as well as bringing some of his finest political impressions.

Two big beasts of the Tory party also join Chris, including Jacob Rees Mogg airing his concerns about the privileges committee and Sir Bernard Jenkin, as well as the prospect of A.I. shouldering the burden of social care. Plus, Michael Gove drops by to discuss, amongst other thing, resurrecting an old (nautical) project very close to Chris' heart.

And of course, how could we finish the show without long time friend of the podcast, the velvet-voiced Sir Geoffery Cox.


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Every week, Christopher "Chopper" Hope brings his decades of Westminster experience straight to your ears. This isn't a dry recitation of headlines; it's a conversation from the heart of British power. Chopper's Politics, from The Telegraph, operates like a backstage pass, offering listeners direct access to the people shaping the nation. You'll hear candid interviews with senior politicians from across the spectrum and sharp insights from leading commentators, all paired with the ground-level analysis from the paper's own parliamentary team. The discussion naturally delves into the finer points of policy, the motivations of key players, and the often-unseen internal movements within the political machines, particularly within the Conservative Party. Tuning into this podcast means going beyond the soundbites to understand not just what is happening in British politics, but why it's happening and what it likely means for the future. It’s built for anyone who finds themselves wanting more context from the news cycle, seeking to piece together the real stories unfolding behind the doors of government. The tone is informed and direct, reflecting Chopper's own style-a blend of sharp questioning and institutional knowledge that makes complex political maneuvering comprehensible and genuinely engaging. Each episode aims to connect the dots between public statements and private strategies, giving you a clearer picture of the forces at work in Westminster.
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