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Noah Keate @noahkeate.bsky.social · 5h

Has properly appreciated the double speed function for podcasts this weekend - unsurprisingly makes it *so* much easier to listen to far more podcasts … and the words of the hosts are, largely, still audible.

Noah Keate @noahkeate.bsky.social · 2d

Thinks Paloma Faith’s departure from the #CelebrityTraitors is a good excuse to rewatch ‘St Trinian’s’ given the stellar cast: Gemma Arterton, Colin Firth, Lily Cole, Toby Jones, Faith’s fellow contestants Stephen Fry and Celia Imrie *and* the one and only Rupert Everett.

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Noah Keate @noahkeate.bsky.social · 4d

Where Donald Trump's policies are concerned, the Conservatives have mastered the art of the steal.

My @politico.eu rundown of *seven* copycat Tory policies the U.S. president could almost certainly give the thumbs up.

www.politico.eu/article/poli...

7 policies Britain’s Tories nabbed from Donald Trump

Beleaguered Conservatives are scrambling for policies to counter Nigel Farage’s popularity. They’ve looked across the pond for inspiration.

www.politico.eu

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Noah Keate @noahkeate.bsky.social · 4d

Is pleased that the music in the #CelebrityTraitors is just as gothic, mysterious, eerie and captivating as the ‘normal’ version.

Noah Keate @noahkeate.bsky.social · 4d

Must say I’m rooting for Celia Imrie, Mark Bonnar and Clare Balding on The Celebrity Traitors.

Noah Keate @noahkeate.bsky.social · 4d

Kemi Badenoch says a future Tory government would abolish stamp duty.

Noah Keate @noahkeate.bsky.social · 4d

Kemi Badenoch echoing Gordon Brown's last conference speech as Prime Minister by running through the Conservatives' 14 years in office — despite insisting the party is under new leadership and regularly critcizing the Tories for talking right but governing left.

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Noah Keate @noahkeate.bsky.social · 4d

Where Donald Trump's policies are concerned, the Conservatives have mastered the art of the steal.

My @politico.eu rundown of *seven* copycat Tory policies the U.S. president could almost certainly give the thumbs up.

www.politico.eu/article/poli...

7 policies Britain’s Tories nabbed from Donald Trump

Beleaguered Conservatives are scrambling for policies to counter Nigel Farage’s popularity. They’ve looked across the pond for inspiration.

www.politico.eu

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Noah Keate @noahkeate.bsky.social · 5d

The @politico.eu pub took last orders after a great run in Liverpool and Manchester.

The last event saw Penny Mordaunt tell Anne McElvoy she backed leaving the ECHR - despite opposing British withdrawal when she ran for the Tory leadership in 2022.
www.politico.eu/article/tory...

Tory U-turn as Penny Mordaunt backs Britain quitting the ECHR

Former Tory leadership contender changes stance to support Kemi Badenoch’s policy after opposing British withdrawal in 2022.

www.politico.eu

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Noah Keate @noahkeate.bsky.social · 6d

The @politico.eu pub making news in Manchester — Katie Lam said EU citizens shouldn't get UK benefits: www.politico.eu/article/eu-c... ... Ben Houchen criticized Kemi Badenoch: www.politico.eu/article/uk-k... & James Cleverly slammed Israel inviting Tommy Robinson: www.politico.eu/article/uk-j...

EU citizens living in UK shouldn’t be allowed welfare benefits, says Tory rising star

Katie Lam — who is earning plaudits on the Conservative right — calls for Brexit withdrawal agreement to be reopened.

www.politico.eu

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Noah Keate @noahkeate.bsky.social · 7d

Do read Sunday Crunch for @masonboyowen.bsky.social's top analysis of Tory conference and my summary of the Green Party's ambition to enhance its comms strategy.

Rachel Millward told me she hadn't been given media training: “That’s mad. That's actually crazy.”
www.politico.eu/newsletter/s...

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Noah Keate @noahkeate.bsky.social · 8d

Speaking on a Green conference panel, Chris Packham says ‘climate change denial should be illegal.’ The broadcaster adds: ‘I love newts and bats.’

Noah Keate @noahkeate.bsky.social · 8d

Proud beanie wearer here which, combined with raincoat, usually does the trick!

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Noah Keate @noahkeate.bsky.social · 8d

On Bournemouth beach where Green members are marking (and sitting on) a red line in the sand over the situation in the Middle East.

Noah Keate @noahkeate.bsky.social · 8d

Rachel Millward confirms the Greens now have over 83,500 members — more than the Lib Dems.

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Noah Keate @noahkeate.bsky.social · 8d

Good morning from Bournemouth where the weather has *slightly* improved on yesterday’s overcast, windswept conditions. Awaiting Co-Deputy Leaders Mothin Ali and Rachel Millward’s speeches in the main hall which is packed out …

Noah Keate @noahkeate.bsky.social · 9d

Welcome to the first weekend in October - some of us are spending it by the seaside long after peak holiday season. Do have a read of my dispatch from Green conference in Bournemouth.

Members loved Zack Polanski’s speech - but can he get voters on side?

www.politico.eu/newsletter/l...

London Playbook PM: Tension going nowhere

Presented by Lloyds Banking Group By EMILIO CASALICCHIO with NOAH KEATE PRESENTED BY Send tips here | Subscribe for free | Listen to Playbook and view in your browser Good afternoon. This is Emilio…

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Noah Keate @noahkeate.bsky.social · 9d

Solent Hall in Bournemouth filling up for Zack Polanski’s speech.

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Sascha O'Sullivan @saschaosullivan.bsky.social · 9d

🎙️NEW ep 🎙️ Postcard from Liverpool: is Starmerism is already over?

w/ Deputy PM David Lammy
Lucy Powell
@alistrathern.bsky.social
@stephenkb.bsky.social
@peterhyman.bsky.social
@morganwild.bsky.social
@noahkeate.bsky.social & @ecasalicchio.bsky.social

www.politico.eu/podcast/west...

Postcard from Liverpool: is Starmerism over already?

Host Sascha O’Sullivan goes behind-the-scenes of Labour Party conference in Liverpool, talking to senior politicians and advisors as she tries to hunt for Keir Starmer’s ideology – once…

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Noah Keate @noahkeate.bsky.social · 9d

Labour conference already seems so long ago - relive the atmosphere in Liverpool by listening to the fantastic Sascha O’Sullivan’s @politico.eu Westminster Insider podcast about what Starmerism really means.

You may also hear a familiar voice on the pod airwaves …
podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/w...

Postcard from Liverpool: is Starmerism over already?

Podcast Episode · Westminster Insider · 03/10/2025 · 39m

podcasts.apple.com

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Noah Keate @noahkeate.bsky.social · 11d

Until next time, Liverpool.

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Noah Keate @noahkeate.bsky.social · 12d

Keen for some late night analysis wrapping up Labour conference after attending one party too many?

Do read @politico.eu's big team piece setting out what really mattered from Liverpool: Keir Starmer is here to stay — just don't ask which Keir that is.
www.politico.eu/article/brit...

Britain’s Labour Party decides to let Keir be Keir — whoever that may be

The under-fire British prime minister tried to assure both flanks of his party he has their back.

www.politico.eu

Noah Keate @noahkeate.bsky.social · 12d

Flag waving and applauding aplenty inside the hall for Keir Starmer’s speech. Volume (and length) of standing ovations and whooping can make it tricky to hear his remarks. Audience inside the hall (selective, obvs) very positive - but the audience outside the hall matters most.

Noah Keate @noahkeate.bsky.social · 12d

Latest @politico.eu in-depth piece from Andrew McDonald and yours truly — why Reform is far more popular in Scotland than UKIP ever was.

While Reform wants to win in Wales, it's also hoping for a good showing north of the border — shaking up Holyrood.
www.politico.eu/article/scot...

How Scotland learned to — almost — love Nigel Farage

The Reform UK boss used to be loathed north of the border. His newfound popularity could prove crucial in next year’s Holyrood elections — and deliver another blow to Keir Starmer’s Labour governme…

www.politico.eu

Noah Keate @noahkeate.bsky.social · 13d

Beth Rigby interviewing Wes Streeting for a live 'Electoral Dysfunction' recording:

BR: Is Andy Burnham a team player?

WS: On his best days, yes.

BR: And at the moment?

WS: He's had his ups and downs in recent days.

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