{"version":"1.0","type":"rich","provider_name":"Acast","provider_url":"https://acast.com","height":250,"width":700,"html":"<iframe src=\"https://embed.acast.com/$/65804e0f1585de00125ded2d/65804e163c61a300185b5bb8?\" frameBorder=\"0\" width=\"700\" height=\"250\"></iframe>","title":"Are the Tories falling apart?","description":"<p>December is fast approaching but the mood is far from festive on the rocket, with strikes, spiralling living costs and World Cup wokery afoot - can it still come home?</p><p><br></p><p>As a growing number of Conservative MPs announce plans to step down at the next election, our co-pilots mull over whether it might be time for a change in high office.</p><p><br></p><p>Allison believes the&nbsp;Tories have given up on business and growth, and they're only surviving day to day. Co-pilot Pearson is also concerned the&nbsp;Government hasn't truly grasped the enormity of the challenges within the NHS.</p><p><br></p><p>But Liam is doubtful that opposition leader Sir Keir Starmer is a better alternative and questions whether he is strong enough to lead a winning party, instead of gaining victory by default.</p><p><br></p><p>Boarding the rocket of right thinking this week is journalist Charlotte Gill, who joins our co-pilots to share her frustrations with the housing market and how difficult it is for young people to own their own homes.</p><p><br></p><p>And finally our co-pilots pay tribute to their unlikely hero… Tony Blair.</p><p><br></p><p>Read more from Liam:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/liam-halligan/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/liam-halligan/</a>&nbsp;|</p><p>Read more from Allison:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/a/ak-ao/allison-pearson/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.telegraph.co.uk/authors/a/ak-ao/allison-pearson/</a>&nbsp;|</p><p>Listen to How to become a dictator:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://podfollow.com/how-to-become-a-dictator\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://podfollow.com/how-to-become-a-dictator</a>&nbsp;|</p><p>Need help subscribing or reviewing? Learn more about podcasts here:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.telegraph.co.uk/radio/podcasts/podcast-can-find-best-ones-listen/\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.telegraph.co.uk/radio/podcasts/podcast-can-find-best-ones-listen/</a>&nbsp;|</p><p>Email:&nbsp;<a href=\"mailto:planetnormal@telegraph.co.uk\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">planetnormal@telegraph.co.uk</a>&nbsp;|</p><p>For 30 days’ free access to The Telegraph:&nbsp;<a href=\"https://www.telegraph.co.uk/normal\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://www.telegraph.co.uk/normal</a>&nbsp;|</p><p><br></p><p><br></p><p>See Privacy Policy at <a href=\"https://art19.com/privacy\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://art19.com/privacy</a> and California Privacy Notice at <a href=\"https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info\" rel=\"noopener noreferrer\" target=\"_blank\">https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info</a>.</p>","author_name":"The Telegraph"}