Podcast Episodes

A Matter Of When, Not If?

Keir Starmer is clinging on as Prime Minister and more details of Peter Mandelson's alleged misconduct could still emerge - so is his fate now sealed…

1 month ago

Is Starmer’s Apology Enough?

Keir Starmer says he’s sorry for believing Peter Mandelson’s lies, as anger grows over Mandelson’s appointment as ambassador to the US - but is his a…

1 month ago

PMQs: Starmer Knew About Mandelson & Epstein

Keir Starmer described Peter Mandelson as a "liar" who "betrayed our country" at PMQs today.

But he also admitted that he had been aware of Mandelson'…

1 month ago

The Mandelson-Epstein Scandal Explodes

After Peter Mandelson tells the Times he can't escape his connections with Jeffrey Epstein, the uproar over allegations he leaked sensitive governmen…

1 month ago

Has Peter Mandelson Damaged Starmer?

Peter Mandelson is out of the Labour Party and Keir Starmer says he'd like to see him out of the House of Lords - but have the peer's links with Jeff…

1 month ago

Will Labour Lose The By-Election?

As well as today's Politics Unpacked, which sees Ed Vaizey discuss China, Iran and left-wing AI with Michael Binyon and Cindy Yu, we've got an in-dep…

1 month ago

Reheated Centrism Or One-Nation Opportunity?

Kemi Badenoch has called on centrist Conservatives hoping to influence the party to "get out of the way" - is the Tory one nation tradition dead, or …

1 month ago

DPMQs: The Last Time He'll Get This Gig?

With the PM in China, David Lammy stands in for Keir Starmer at deputy PMQs. But can Andrew Griffith land a blow for the Tories?

Hugo Rifkind unpacks …

1 month ago

Is Burnham 'Done and Dusted'?

As Labour backbenchers call on Starmer to reverse the ban on Andy Burnham standing as an MP, a cabinet minister says the decision is 'done and dusted…

1 month, 1 week ago

The Burnham Backlash

The prime minister is facing a backlash from some Labour MPs after the party blocked Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham's attempt to become an MP …

1 month, 1 week ago