Podcast Episodes

Starmer's Goodbye Election

Andy Burnham hails it as a 'change moment' - but Keir Starmer insists he'll stand if a leadership contest is triggered. Was Makerfield the PM's goodb…

4 weeks ago

Is Trump's Deal A 'Humiliation'?

Trump's deal to end the war with Iran has been roundly criticised in Washington - what will it do to America's reputation?

Hugo unpacks the politics o…

4 weeks, 1 day ago

The DPMQs Before The Storm

David Lammy stands in at the despatch box for the last PMQs before the Makerfield by-election. The Deputy Prime Minister says he's proud to serve und…

1 month ago

Starmer's Final Summit

Keir Starmer is rubbing shoulders with global leaders at the G7 summit.  But have his foreign affairs credentials been undermined by John Healey's re…

1 month ago

Starmer's Last Hurrah?

Keir Starmer announces a social media ban for under-16s as Andy Burnham looks poised to trigger a leadership challenge. Is the Prime Minister shoring…

1 month ago

Starmer Fights On

Keir Starmer’s grip on power looks weaker than ever after the resignation of John Healey. Can the prime minister really hang on? 

Ed Vaizey unpacks th…

1 month ago

John Healey Resigns

The Defence Secretary John Healey resigned, claiming Keir Starmer's lack of funding for the military will make the UK "less safe"

Hugo Rifkind spoke t…

1 month ago

PMQs: The Sun Sets On Starmer's Premiership?

Keir Starmer clashes with Kemi Badenoch over defence spending, with the Tory leader accusing him of 'scrabbling around for a legacy'.

Patrick Maguire …

1 month, 1 week ago

Is Burnham Ready To Be Disliked?

Rather than aiming to be liked, should modern day politicians relish the relentless, universal public and online hatred they face and use it to fuel …

1 month, 1 week ago

Starmer Enters The 'Legacy Era'

The prime minister is reportedly entering his "legacy era", with a major defence spending plan and new restrictions on children's social media use - …

1 month, 1 week ago