Evan Davis

As I told @EvanHD, civil servants do not choose that career if they are uncomfortable serving different ministers or governments of different political persuasions. But they do get frustrated when change is happening for change’s sake. This is what gets in the way of good government.

📻 It was great to hear our latest report The Good Life? discussed in such depth in yesterday’s @BBCRadio4 programme by @EvanHD and @CatRentzenbrink. In addition to discussing key findings from the report, Cathy touched on her own personal experiences with social mobility and the mixed feelings that come along with moving up in the world. 💬 “So you might have thought people who are on an upward trajectory would be the happiest cause they start with not much, end up with a lot. So, the reality, well, exceeds the expectations. But it does just seem it doesn't work that way. And that's what's so interesting about this.” 📑Read the findings of the report here: suttontrust.com/our-research/t…

“I don't think I've actually ever had any interview clip that has provoked so many memes.” Piers Morgan talks to @EvanHD about his viral interview with Russell Brand. Brand is currently facing multiple allegations of rape and sexual assault, and denies all charges.

@afneil Not commenting on Reeves's fiscal policy, but it's worth saying that the final fiscal protections of the last government were based on 1. A big planned drop in investment spending and 2. Unspecified current spending allocations that were considered extremely challenging

When Labour came to power July 2024 it inherited a recent OBR forecast of a £77bn deficit for 2025/26. Part of a sensible, steady downward trend in borrowing after the binge borrowing during the pandemic and the energy crisis caused by the Ukraine war. Reeves blew up that downward trend and went on yet another borrowing binge, which is why the deficit ended up £132bn in 25/26, despite a massive increase in taxes. I see no grounds for ‘warm words’ whatsoever. Her reckless fiscal policies are why we have the highest borrowing costs in the G7.

Just pointing out that I broke the story 7 months ago that Mandelson failed vetting from the security services and put it to Downing Street...so the idea that Downing Street only found out on Tuesday is complete nonsense. independent.co.uk/news/uk/politi…

It has been great to hear the #PM programme on @BBCRadio4 engaging with the residents of rural Scotland (especially farmers), people who are rarely given a voice in the national media. The UK's geographical extremities are both too interesting and too important to ignore. Please follow up with visits to Cornwall, Ceredigion, Coleraine, and Kirkwall. @EvanHD @BBCPM

Drip prices – when booking fees, VAT, service charges etc are only added after you’ve chosen a product – are illegal. The AA driving school has been fined. 📻 I’m on @BBCPM, 5.40pm with @EvanHD to discuss. Have you seen them? On cinema/flights? bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

@dgbailey @jonwalker121 I'm so sorry to hear such sad news David. Just so so sad. Just reading about her, it's clear she had a wonderfully fulfilling life, not least from meeting you. All my love

With a heavy heart, I share the obituary of my beloved wife, Lisa, written by our great friend Phil Tomlinson. I hope you’ll take a moment to read & remember a truly extraordinary woman who meant everything to Mikey and myself, & so much to so many others. regionalstudies.org/news/lisa-de-p…

@FortinusGlobal @DavidDavisMP Isn't there a huge difference here as far as a court would be concerned? The Rwanda scheme was designed for any or all arrivals, without the UK accepting or considering an asylum application. This European version is for those who have been considered and rejected for asylum, no?

@DavidDavisMP Indeed. Although the EU is already being hypocritical in supporting turn backs to Libya and Tunisia in the Mediterranean but not so to France from the U.K. in the English Channel. We should never have abandoned the Rwanda plan - and now we are paying the price.

Given how hard-line the ECHR was on the UK's Rwanda policy it will be interesting to see how they respond to this new EU policy. Their choice seems to be between allowing it - which would be hypocritical and arguably makes their UK judgement look political - or blocking it, which will be spectacularly controversial and may bring their continued existence into question. thetimes.com/article/00c538…

Really good explainer from ⁦@EvanHD⁩ for those considering heat pumps in their homes. My takeaway … you’ll never get ‘toasty’ or super warm. Think of heat pumps as background heating - and use other heat sources on really cold days bbc.co.uk/news/articles/…

Nice heat pump article from @EvanHD on BBC today. Shame it’s wayyyyyy below the fold. bbc.co.uk/news/articles/… #heatpumps

@JasonSnowden @Sarah_Montague @BBCSounds I'll have to get back to you on that. I fear today's episode isn't up yet

@EvanHD @Sarah_Montague @BBCSounds where's the link to the full verrsions of your wonderful series "figuring it out" in the Android version of the BBC Sounds app please? I can't see it.. 😭

I missed it on Tuesday.. but Keir Starmer has overtaken Rishi Sunak in his length of time in office. And is about three weeks short of Anthony Eden

Have a listen to this week's heat pump programme folks. Including an historic showdown between two massive net zero supporters, @DaleVince and @g__j, disagreeing on how far heat pumps should be seen as the future of heating bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00…

@BulletRobinson @johnkroencke @British_Airways I find the interaction between the website and app is pretty clunky.. And I find I have to reinsert my husband's passport details everytime I book for the two of us.

@EvanHD @johnkroencke @British_Airways I use them half a dozen times a year for the last 10 years or so. Never had any issues and don’t see any better tech with other airlines particularly. What part is ‘clunky’?

Never fly @British_Airways! My flight to Madeira was delayed 20hrs due to wind but systems wouldn't let me check in, see my rebooking, or even confirm the flight was operating. There was no assistance offered. I lost my four night holiday. Now two weeks on I am still attempting to get money back. The first response acknowledged the delay — but the refund link didn't work. The second contradicted the first and marked me as a no-show (and claimed the original flight took off). The computer system must not work on their end either. No reply in seven days, including to a follow-up two days ago. @UK_CAA

I think tonight’s was a perfect @BBCPM. Big news well explained, and interesting features wonderfully executed. Well done @EvanHD and team.

Radio Show of the Day: Evan Davis’s Heat Pump Challenge is on today at 12:00pm on BBC Radio 4 – In the first episode of three, Evan Davis explores how heat pumps work and why the government wants us to heat our homes with them… @BBCRadio4 @EvanHD bbc.co.uk/radio4

Delighted to remind you all that my new three part epic series on heat pumps starts on @BBCRadio4 tomorrow. Suitable for listeners at all levels of heat pump knowledge, from beginners to advanced. bbc.co.uk/programmes/m00…

Want to know the current state of Britain? The Lower Thames Crossing has already cost £1.2 BILLION. £1.2 BILLION. Is it nearly finished? No, of course not. In fact, not a single metre has actually been built. Is this acceptable?