Will a Reform-Restore alliance unite the right? episode artwork

EPISODE · Aug 4, 2026 · 26 MIN

Will a Reform-Restore alliance unite the right?

from The State of It

Has Andy Burnham's vibes-based politics collided with the reality of governing as he wrestles with the prison early release crisis?Restore leader and right-wing insurgent Rupert Lowe has publicly reached out to Nigel Farage, urging him to unite the right. Can Farage and Lowe finally put the bad blood behind them, or is the divide simply too deep?And on the left, the Greens have endured a bruising few weeks, with leader Zack Polanski's social media habits creating unwelcome headlines. But has Westminster been too quick to write them off? With Polanski at the helm, anything is possible.Lara Spirit, deputy political editor, The Sunday TimesPatrick Maguire, chief political commentator, The TimesProducers: Euan Dawtrey, Harry KitsonPicture: Getty ImagesThis podcast was brought to you thanks to subscribers of The Times and The Sunday Times. To enjoy unlimited digital access to all our journalism subscribe here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Episode metadata supplied by the publisher feed · Published Aug 4, 2026

Embed this episode

Ready to play

Will a Reform-Restore alliance unite the right?

0:00 26:56

No transcript for this episode yet

We transcribe on demand. Request one and we'll notify you when it's ready — usually under 10 minutes.

No similar episodes found.

No similar podcasts found.

Frequently Asked Questions

How long is this episode of The State of It?

This episode is 26 minutes long.

When was this The State of It episode published?

This episode was published on August 4, 2026.

Can I download this The State of It episode?

Yes. Use the download control on the episode player to save the publisher-provided media file.
URL copied to clipboard!