Sebastian Payne

Podcast: Geeks vs spooks, a three-way Tory split and Theresa May’s manoeuvrings

Are the nerds of Silicon Valley responsible for harbouring terrorists? On this week’s View from 22 podcast, Hugo Rifkind and James Forsyth debate their articles on the battle between the geeks and spooks. Has the government forgotten that online media should have the same rights as print outlets? Or are the technology companies acting irresponsibly over battling terrorism?

Damian Green MP and Isabel Hardman also discuss the Tory battles already being fought over the EU. If the Conservatives are victorious at the next election, is the party on track to split three ways: the inners, outers and reformers? Does this growing split show that the Cameroon modernisation project has failed?

And what is Theresa May up to this week? Harry Cole discusses his Spectator Life cover piece examining the character of the Home Secretary and her future career plans. With her appearances on Desert Island Discs, the Andrew Marr Show and numerous award ceremonies, are we seeing the first marker in a leadership bid?

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