The safety of Ukraine's nuclear power plants has been a concern since Russia's invasion. How far should we worry? And what are the risks of war really escalating to involve nuclear weapons? We get the view of Robert Kelley, a nuclear veteran who led the U.S.'s foremost organization on nuclear emergency response, plus the latest from Bloomberg's Jonathan Tirone. Paul Dorfman from the University of Sussex also joins Bloomberg Westminster's Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker with his view on the...

NATO has a responsibility to defend values - not just territory - and that should mean a no-fly zone covering humanitarian routes in Ukraine, says Conservative MP Simon Hoare. Otherwise, he tells Bloomberg Westminster's Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker, there is a danger Russia will see the West as 'soft, fat and flabby.' Plus, the Resolution Foundation says U.K. households are facing the biggest fall in living standards for half a century. Research Director James Smith says the Chancellor...

Former Lord Chancellor Robert Buckland says the U.K. has good intentions towards refugees from Ukraine. But the Conservative MP says bureaucracy is moving too slowly. Plus, how can we help teachers to help children who missed out on in-person learning during the pandemic? Bloomberg Westminster's Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker speak to Jeremy Waters, CEO of school analytics and assessment platform, Elastik. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Labour MP Olivia Blake says politicians face misogyny in a way women don't in many other jobs. On International Women's Day, she tells Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker that all women candidate lists have been an effective tool to improve representation. Plus, Conservative peer Anne Jenkin, co-founder of Women2Win, says the government was mistaken not to involve more women in making pandemic policy decisions. She and Rosa Prince, Editor of The House magazine, discuss the 100 most...

Even with Russia's invasion of Ukraine, Scottish Greens MSP Ross Greer says that an independent Scotland shouldn't join NATO and use nuclear deterrents. But he tells Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts the Greens do support cooperation for collective defense and security. Plus, as MPs debate the Economic Crime Bill to target Russian oligarchs, we hear from Thomas Mayne at Chatham House and journalist Tom Burgis, author of 'Kleptopia: How Dirty Money is Conquering the...

With war raging in Ukraine, it was easy to miss warnings from the UN-backed IPCC that humans aren't adapting fast enough to climate change hazards and that regional conflicts could make things worse. The report came after the U.K. experienced three major storms in swift succession in February. Climate science professor Richard Allan speaks to Bloomberg Westminster's Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker about the threat from storms and flooding and whether they can be linked to climate change. Plus,...

Human rights barrister Diana Constantinide says the International Criminal Court has moved swiftly for the first time to investigate whether Vladimir Putin has committed war crimes or crimes against humanity. And Plaid Cymru MP Hywel Williams tells Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker the U.K. government's sanctions have been feeble. Plus, Mark Malloch-Brown, president of Open Society Foundations and former UN Deputy Secretary-General, says even Putin's state propaganda machine will find...

Conservative MP Stuart Anderson says the decision not to impose a no-fly zone over Ukraine is the right one. Anderson, who sits on the Defence Committee, says a miscalculation at this stage could risk 'full-scale war' across the globe. Plus, has a world order based on stable borders been shattered? Bloomberg Westminster's Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker are joined by Bloomberg Opinion columnist Therese Raphael. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Former Liberal Democrats leader Tim Farron says we shouldn't put a number on how many Ukrainian refugees can come to the U.K. He tells Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts that cuts to the armed forces have gone too far and Britain should increase defence spending. Plus, military expert Frank Ledwidge from the University of Portsmouth. He says Russian forces are struggling with logistics but he warns of a potential 'slaughter' to come and some incredibly difficult choices...

The U.K. needs to show strong leadership in its support for Ukrainian refugees, says Duncan Baker, Conservative MP for North Norfolk. He tells Bloomberg Westminster's Yuan Potts that in Vladimir Putin, governments are dealing with an individual who doesn't play by the rules. Plus: Sonia Sceats, Chief Executive of Freedom from Torture on what Britain needs to do to help those fleeing Ukraine. She says the response so far has been 'woefully inadequate.' Learn more about your ad-choices at...

Vladimir Putin has done a lot to unify NATO says Jeremy Shapiro, director of research at the European Council on Foreign Relations. But U.S. commitment to the alliance looks shaky, especially under any future Republican administration. Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker also looks at the Russian invasion of Ukraine with Bloomberg's Tony Halpin from Moscow and Lizzy Burden in London. Plus she speaks to Simon Fraser, former Foreign and Common Wealth Office Permanent Under-Secretary, and...

Conservative MP Richard Drax says sanctions alone were never going to prevent the invasion of Ukraine. He tells Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker he's pleased that NATO is deploying more ships, planes and soldiers to member countries near Ukraine to bolster defense, but the crisis shows why more spending on arms is needed in the U.K. Plus, General Richard Shirreff tells Bloomberg sanctions so far have been 'pathetic.' And Craig Watkins, CEO of Kantar Public discusses how worried voters...

Bloomberg opinion columnist Therese Raphael says the U.K.'s tough talk on Putin has not been met by the reality of Britain's sanctions. Bloomberg executive editor David Merritt speaks to how deep Russian money runs in to the City, British life and in donations to the Conservative party. Mandu Reid from the Women's equality party says the next Metropolitan Police Commissioner doesn't necessarily need to be a woman or someone from an underrepresented group but they need to examine...

Conservative MP Mark Francois discusses the need for robust U.K. sanctions against Russia over Ukraine. He tells Bloomberg’s Caroline Hepker this has nothing to do with post-Brexit Britain. Plus IPSOS Mori U.K. CEO Kelly Beaver tells us how voters are focused on the cost of living squeeze, the unpopularity of Boris Johnson and changing their job. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Katy Clark Labour MSP for the West Scotland, tells Bloomberg's Caroline Hepker that Boris Johnson's roll-back of covid restrictions sounds 'highly concerning' with short term policy 'lurching' from one measure to the next. Sharon Davies, CEO of Young Enterprise discusses the need for financial literacy as young people gain access to money at a very early age in a cashless society but not the financial skills to avoid financial abuse, fraud and debt. Learn more about your ad-choices at...

As tensions remain high at the Ukrainian border, Bloomberg Westminster explores the situation abroad and at home. Reporting from Moscow, Bloomberg's Henry Meyer says Vladimir Putin's position is hardening on demands to end NATO expansion. And Marie Dumoulin from the European Council on Foreign Relations tells Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts that Europeans have shown themselves surprisingly united. Plus, as the U.K. plans potential sanctions against Russia, Rachel Davies, Head of Advocacy at...

Andrew Boff, Conservative Chair of the London Assembly says the Met Police is one of the best forces in the world, but when it comes to its failings Mayor Sadiq Khan has to take some responsibility, too. Plus, Zoe Billingham, former HM Inspector of Constabulary, tells Bloomberg Westminster's Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker that police forces up and down the country are looking at their cultures, which need to be worked at on a daily basis. Learn more about your ad-choices at...

Siobhain McDonagh, Labour MP for Mitcham and Morden, says a revival in manufacturing is the future for Britain's economy. On London's policing, she tells Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts it was sad to see Cressida Dick resign under the circumstances. Plus: Bloomberg Opinion columnist Therese Raphael on the Conservative Party and its tribes. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Two months after winning the North Shropshire by-election, Liberal Democrat MP Helen Morgan says trust in politicians has been eroded at a time when there are many issues to address. Morgan tells Bloomberg Westminster's Yuan Potts that - with two recent wins under its belt - her party is making real progress. Plus, journalist Michael Crick on his new biography 'One Party After Another: The Disruptive Life of Nigel Farage' and some of the moments that led to the Brexit referendum. Learn more...

Welsh Minister for Economy Vaughan Gething says Westminster has been willing to take greater risks with public health than Wales. He tells Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts that the U.K. government has broken its 2019 manifesto promise to deliver the same level of funding to nations and regions regardless of Brexit. Plus, Louise Blair, Covid-19 vaccine and variants leader at Airfinity, says there is more inoculation innovation to come. Learn more about your ad-choices at...

Human rights campaigner Peter Tatchell explores some of the issues around restricting free speech with Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts. Plus, with the controversy over Joe Rogan's podcast, Jamie Whyte of the Institute for Economic Affairs and Martin Bright from Index on Censorship discuss why concern about misinformation may be considered 'moral panic.' Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Conservative MP for Darlington, Peter Gibson, says there is palpable anger over Downing Street parties. But, he tells Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts, Boris Johnson has been a pivotal figure in the party's success. Plus, why he wants reform of the taxi licensing rules. And the CEO of Ipsos MORI U.K. & Ireland, Kelly Beaver, joins with the latest polling. She says seven in 10 people are dissatisfied with how the PM is doing his job. Learn more about your ad-choices...

Conservative MP Richard Fuller says Boris Johnson isn't over his leadership crisis, but it's time for the prime minister to put his foot on the accelerator of the issues the party won the election on. Plus, Hannah White from The Institute for Government discusses her new book and tells Bloomberg Westminster's Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker the House of Commons is broken and needs to reconnect with the public. Learn more about your ad-choices at https://www.iheartpodcastnetwork.com

Conservative MP Bob Blackman, Executive Secretary of the 1922 Committee, condemns the 'baying mob' who attacked Keir Starmer. But he tells Bloomberg Westminster's Caroline Hepker and Yuan Potts it was not necessarily Boris Johnson's comments about Jimmy Savile that fueled the protesters. Plus on dirty Russian money, Liberal Democrat peer Susan Kramer discusses her successful Lords amendment that aims to prevent the U.K.'s new freeports being targeted. Learn more about your ad-choices at...