Podcast Episodes

The Burnham Coronation

Andy Burnham has officially been elected Labour leader. In three days time, he'll become Prime Minister. He says he's got "a plan" - but can he deliv…

12 hours ago

Is Shabana Mahmood Burnham's Chancellor?

Andy Burnham is days away from announcing his cabinet, with Shabana Mahmood expected to be named as chancellor. Spare a thought for Ed Miliband...

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1 day, 13 hours ago

PMQs: Starmer's Journey Comes To An End

Keir Starmer delivers his final Prime Minister's Questions before leaving office, calling it "the end of my political journey" in an at-times emotion…

2 days, 13 hours ago

How Safe Are Our Politicians?

As counterterrorism police now lead the investigation into Ann Widdecombe's death, Reform UK MPs are raising concerns about their own safety. Is it t…

3 days, 13 hours ago

Burnham's Countdown, Farage's Gifts and Labour's Bros

Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Seb Payne and Janice Turner. 

Are Andy Burnham's plans for government really ready? Do voters think …

4 days, 13 hours ago

Burnham, Binface & Posh Boy Summer

Andy Burnham is being swept to power by Labour on a 'tidal wave of obsequiousness' - is he making the best use of his moment of maximum power? Why is…

1 week ago

Is Burnham Too Soft?

Andy Burnham has promised to make Labour MPs feel "happy and fulfilled" by easing party discipline and turning the Whips' Office into something more …

1 week, 1 day ago

DPMQs: Don't Talk About Farage

In the penultimate PMQs before the summer recess, Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy and Shadow Housing Secretary James Cleverly face off in the Commo…

1 week, 2 days ago

Burnham's Gamble & Starmer's Substack

Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with James Marriott and Charlotte Ivers.

Why is Andy Burnham taking a "one-and-done" approach to Cabinet …

1 week, 3 days ago

Is Farage In Serious Trouble?

Nigel Farage is under pressure after The Sunday Times revealed he had not declared benefits from an ally previously convicted of fraud in the US. He …

1 week, 4 days ago