The Flint Podcast
Listen to analysis and insight from Flint’s experts on major political, policy and regulatory events.
Episodes
51 episodes
Labour Party Conference 2024
In our latest podcast, Flint experts review the Labour Party Conference, the Party’s first conference in power in 15 years. Our experts examine the key announcements from the Prime Minister, Chancellor Rachel Reeves and the wider...
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Season 4
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Episode 15
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27:13
The new European Commission
In this podcast, Flint experts explore the structure and policy direction of the new European Commission unveiled by President Ursula von der Leyen. Our experts discuss what the new allocation of portfolios reveals about the EU’s ba...
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Season 4
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Episode 15
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30:55
Global politics – where things stand at mid-year
The first half of 2024 has seen several major international elections. Outwardly, international politics after these elections looks reasonably unchanged. In addition, the situation in Ukraine has to some extent stabilised, there has been no ma...
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Season 4
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Episode 14
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26:40
The French election results: Implications for France, the EU and business
The second round of the French snap parliamentary elections took place over the weekend with surprising results. Over the coming days, the final count will probably raise more questions than answers. French politics will now likely change drama...
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22:14
The UK General Election Results: What comes next
We now know who will form the next UK government. Starmer will head into the weekend leading a Labour government with a sizable parliamentary majority. However, while the most likely outcome of the election has been predicted for some time, the...
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28:57
UK General Election: What comes after
Next week a new Government is expected to form in the most significant change of political leadership since 2010. This will, of course, have major implications for any business or investor in markets where there is a government interest. For ma...
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Season 4
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Episode 16
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27:10
French snap election: what is at stake for France, Europe and business
Following a crushing defeat at the European election on 9 June, President Macron called a snap parliamentary election that will take place in two rounds on 30 June and 7 July.The result is uncertain but is likely to represent a watershe...
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Season 4
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Episode 15
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22:49
Party Manifestos
Last week, the UK’s three major parties launched their manifestos, setting out their policy pitch to voters. With the Liberal Democrats and Conservatives both a significant way behind in the polls, Labour’s was closely watched. Firstly, for the...
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Season 4
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Episode 14
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28:44
UK General Election: The fiscal environment for a new Government
With Labour’s Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves indicating she would wait for new fiscal forecasts before a post-election Budget eyes now turn to the Office for Budget Responsibility (OBR). Their take on the UK’s economic prospects and what diffe...
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Season 4
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Episode 12
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30:14
UK General Election: Consequence for Business
Rishi Sunak’s unexpected decision to call an election in July raises many immediate questions for business on matters such as the process from here, the fate of legislation, government decision-making, and engagement with politicians and civil ...
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Season 4
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Episode 10
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29:46
Ukraine – a further deterioration?
Russian forces are on the offensive again. Putin has made significant changes to his defence and security team and is strengthening Russia’s relationship with China. In the West, US support has resumed after months of delay...
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Season 4
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Episode 9
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27:00
Unpacking the local elections
Welcome to the latest Flint podcast episode. In this call experts assess the fallout from last week’s UK local elections, the last major electoral test before the general election. Flint Specialist Partners Sion Simon and Nikki Da ...
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Season 4
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Episode 8
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26:57
The collapse of the Scottish government?
A recent decision to water down key climate targets has led to the collapse of the governing agreement between the SNP and the Scottish Greens that was struck in 2021. This leaves the SNP as a minority administration, posing significant challen...
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Season 4
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Episode 7
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26:18
EU 2024 series: EU and UK Energy policy - elections, priorities and challenges
As part of our
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Season 4
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Episode 6
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28:04
EU 2024 series: What to expect from the next European Commission on financial services
While the upcoming European Parliament elections will have more of an indirect impact on policymaking in general, the EU environment for the financial services industry will also be shaped by external factors such as competitiveness, macro-econ...
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Season 4
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Episode 5
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27:25
UK Spring Budget 2024 Analysis
In this podcast, our experts discuss the Budget and its implications in greater depth, what it means for the Conservative and Labour parties and the political and economic impacts on the business community. Flint Partner
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Season 4
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Episode 4
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23:52
Are we losing in Ukraine?
In this podcast, our experts discuss the prospects ahead in 2024 as the military position of Ukraine worsens and the challenges to European security grow starker. We examine the situation on the ground, the military and political driver...
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Season 4
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Episode 3
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24:02
#1: The NATO Summit and the Future of European Security
In our first episode, we discuss the outcomes of the NATO summit that was held on 11 and 12 July in Vilnius, Lithuania. Flint Director and former French diplomat
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Season 1
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Episode 1
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20:00
#2: Will the BRICS become China's G11?
In the second instalment of Geopolitics for Business, Flint director and former Australian diplomat
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Season 1
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Episode 2
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24:24
Unpacking Labour Business Conference – the Flint de-brief
In this episode, our experts review Labour’s Business Conference which was held on the 1st of February.They examine the key announcements from Labour Leader Keir Starmer and the Shadow Cabinet. Our experts also look at Labour’s policy pr...
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Season 4
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Episode 2
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22:07
EU 2024 series: what are the main political scenarios?
The second episode of the EU 2024 series, sheds light on the political and policy dynamics that shape the EU’s political transition. Our experts discuss the main scenarios that can be anticipated for the next European Parliament, Commission and...
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Season 4
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Episode 1
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34:25
EU Elections 2024: The Flint View
In this new podcast mini-series, Flint Global’s experts will shed light on the political dynamics and policy debates that will influence the outcome of the European Parliament elections and shape the EU’s post-2024 agenda.Hosted by Flint...
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Season 3
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Episode 13
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17:42
Autumn Statement 2023: Steady-the-tiller Chancellor under pre-election pressure
On Wednesday, the Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt delivered the Autumn Statement. With the General Election drawing closer, the Chancellor had to strike a balance between restoring the UK’s public finances, investing in growth and delivering a politica...
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Season 3
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Episode 12
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23:26