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Melania, Billionaires And The Power Of Pessimism
Patrick Maguire is unpacking the politics of the day, asking James Marriott and Libby Purves whether Melania Trump changed the US president's mind ov…
1 year ago
Tax Rises: The Question Of The Summer
What is a "working person" and who is on a "modest income"? Government ministers are pressed to say who could face higher taxes, as expectation mount…
1 year ago
Sick Note Britain?
GPs are being told to stop handing out so many sick notes as part of the government's efforts to get more people back to work. And why are women turn…
1 year ago
"Washed-up Tories" Defecting to Reform
Former Conservative Chairman Jake Berry is the second ex-Tory minister to defect to Reform this week, but is this working in Nigel Farage's favour?
Hu…
1 year ago
PMQs: 'Flirting' With A Wealth Tax
Keir Starmer reiterated his tax pledges at PMQs as Kemi Badenoch accused him of 'flirting' with a wealth tax.
Hugo Rifkind pauses and unpacks the exc…
1 year ago
Can Starmer and Macron Stop the Boats?
Keir Starmer is hoping to use the French President's visit as a chance to talk migration, but will they reach a deal?
Hugo Rifkind is joined by Times…
1 year ago
Another Labour Rebellion Looms
The government could be facing another backbench rebellion, this time over its plans to reform special needs support. Why aren't the 'Starmtoopers' a…
1 year ago
Can A New Left-Wing Party Succeed
A year after Labour's landslide election victory, how serious is the threat to Keir Starmer from a new left-wing party led by Zarah Sultana and (poss…
1 year ago
Can Reeves Move On From 'Tough Day'?
Keir Starmer says the Chancellor is going nowhere, but have the very public tears of Rachel Reeves left the impression of a government in crisis as i…
1 year ago
PMQs: "She Looks Traumatised"
Keir Starmer faces MPs after his government is forced into a humiliating reversal over welfare reform. But it's the appearance of the chancellor, Rac…
1 year ago