George Osborne: London closed but hope is open; Rory Stewart on firmer action needed; & Dr Frost Maths

<p>The Evening Standard newspaper has been standing beside the public for 193 years. We’ve continued to distribute through pandemics, disasters and wars - even during the&nbsp;Blitz in WW2. The paper’s Editor George Osbourne speaks to The Leader podcast about what will be done to make sure you are kept informed during the coronavirus epidemic - and why it’s so vital.</p><p>You can also read his <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/comment/comment/comment-the-evening-standard-is-with-you-in-this-crisis-a4391786.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">full column here.</a></p><br><p><strong>Rory Stewart: Universal Basic Income needed now</strong></p><p>The UK government has taken unprecedented steps in an attempt to slow the spread of coronavirus. But Rory Stewart, who ran against Boris Johnson in a campaign to become conservative leader, argues in an op-ed for the Evening Standard that even more agressive action - including universal basic income - is needed now to save lives. Mr.&nbsp;Stewart joins The Leader podcast to explain the steps he says we must take now, regardless of the cost.</p><br><p><strong>Home education</strong></p><p>Following the government’s decision <a href="https://www.standard.co.uk/news/health/schools-open-now-staff-numbers-coronavirus-a4390846.html" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">to close schools in the UK</a>, parents are preparing for their children to be at home, from Friday, indefinitely. Which means home schooling. But how exactly do you do it?&nbsp;The Leader podcast is joined by Jamie Frost who runs <a href="https://www.drfrostmaths.com/" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">drfrostmaths.com</a>&nbsp;who offers his advice for parents who now have a responsibility to help their child with learning at home.</p><br /><hr><p style='color:grey; font-size:0.75em;'> Hosted on Acast. See <a style='color:grey;' target='_blank' rel='noopener noreferrer' href='https://acast.com/privacy'>acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.</p>