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The Standard

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 From our headquarters in the heart of London, The Standard podcast sets the agenda. Top news insiders discuss the pressure-points of the day’s topics. Hear unrivalled insight on politics, culture, going out, sport, and fashion, with award-winning journalists and celebrity guests. Join us Monday to Friday at 4pm.

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Episodes
  • London's housing crisis explained - and why it's only getting worse

    London's housing crisis explained - and why it's only getting worse
    May 14 2025

    The Government has slashed Sir Sadiq Khan’s affordable housing targets after the number of affordable homes being started in London last year was revealed to be the second lowest on record.


    Local democracy reporter Noah Vickers joins us to unpack the latest data from City Hall.


    And in part two, Chief Theatre Critic Nick Curtis tells us about the hottest theatre tickets in town this summer.

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    14 mins
  • The backlash against Keir Starmer’s immigration speech

    The backlash against Keir Starmer’s immigration speech
    May 13 2025

    Chief political correspondent Rachael Burford joins us to discuss the backlash against Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s migration reforms, with his immigration speech likened by MPs to the rhetoric of Enoch Powell.


    And in part two, Courts Correspondent Tristan Kirk brings us the latest from P Diddy’s trial in New York, where the music mogul is accused of sex trafficking, racketeering and prostitution charges

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    14 mins
  • The illegal truth behind some of London’s top restaurants

    The illegal truth behind some of London’s top restaurants
    May 12 2025

    Chief political correspondent Rachael Burford joins us to discuss the secret underground world propping up some of the capital’s most-hyped restaurants, fuelled by illegal immigration.


    And in part two, Commissioning Editor and Culture Writer Vicky Jessop shares all the news, shocks and surprises from Sunday’s BAFTA TV Awards ceremony.

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    12 mins

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