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Independent commentary on politics, culture and current affairs.
The David Vance Podcast cuts through the noise with straight-talking analysis of the stories shaping Britain and the wider world.
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2 days ago
2 days ago
8 min
Is Andy Burnham’s Government delaying a crucial North Sea oil and gas decision until after the Holborn by-election? I examine the extraordinary possibility that Labour’s electoral interests are being put ahead of Britain’s energy security.
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6 min
Green leader Zack Polanski is now actively targeting Keir Starmer’s former Holborn and St Pancras seat. I examine the numbers, Labour’s vulnerability and whether the Greens could pull off a political earthquake.
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2 days ago
9 min
Another alarming warning about the dangers of AI, but how much is evidence and how much is hype? I argue for sensible safeguards while questioning the increasingly apocalyptic narrative surrounding artificial intelligence.
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2 days ago
2 days ago
8 min
Mayors could be handed powers to impose an uncapped tourist levy. I look at the madness of adding another charge to already VAT-heavy hotel bills and the potential consequences for Britain’s struggling hospitality sector.
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2 days ago
9 min
MPs have rejected the latest Assisted Dying Bill. I explain why I welcome the result, why safeguards can never eliminate subtle coercion, and ask whether this finally kills the legislation.
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2 days ago
2 days ago
8 min
Reform has received a record £36 million donation from billionaire Ben Delo. I look at how that money could transform Reform from an insurgent movement into a professional electoral machine — and why there are now no excuses for Farage.
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3 days ago
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3 days ago
6 min
A year has passed since the public assassination of Charlie Kirk. What have we learned?
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3 days ago
3 days ago
6 min
Did you see that the Labour Government is looking to make it EASIER for people to claim Benefits? Yes, really?
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3 days ago
3 days ago
6 min
Labour's "Assisted Dying" Bill returns to the Commons today for a second vote and Ester Rantzen is pleading with MPs to vote it through. A thoroughly misguided if not evil woman.
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3 days ago
3 days ago
6 min
Did you see that the Government aims to empower local Mayors to IMPOSE a "tourist tax" on people staying overnight in various types of accommodation? This won't encourage growth but it will punish tourism! It's also economically illiterate!
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3 days ago
3 days ago
6 min
Home Secretary Shabana Mahmoud has told the police that they must take ALL possible measures to stop people protesting against illegal migrants.
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