Podcast Episodes

Starmer's Farewell Tour

Keir Starmer unveils the long-awaited Defence Investment Plan in one of his final acts as prime minister. But what will the incoming PM, Andy Burnham…

2 months, 1 week ago

Burnham Addresses The Nation

Andy Burnham has set out his vision for spreading power across the UK, including a new "No. 10 North".

Hugo Rifkind is joined by Patrick Maguire, Seb …

2 months, 1 week ago

Has Labour Left The Country In Stasis?

Andy Burnham is the de-facto prime minister - has the Labour Party left the country in stasis while we wait for him to arrive in Downing Street?

And w…

2 months, 1 week ago

Burnham v Trump, Tackling Welfare and SNP Accents

How will Andy Burnham handle Donald Trump, does he have a genuine chance to reform welfare, and should we sympathise with the SNP MP accused of fakin…

2 months, 2 weeks ago

PMQS: Kemi Gets Personal

Keir Starmer faces Kemi Badenoch for the first time since announcing his resignation. The Tory leader asks if Starmer felt let down by his cabinet - …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Did Anyone Notice Starmer Resigned?

Keir Starmer's resignation was distinctly less dramatic than previous Prime Ministers' - is Britain just too used to upheaval in Downing Street?

Hugo …

2 months, 2 weeks ago

Keir Starmer Resigns

Keir Starmer resigns, paving the way for Andy Burnham to be the next Prime Minister.

What sort of leader will Burnham be, and why is the UK on its way…

2 months, 2 weeks ago

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…

2 months, 2 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…

2 months, 3 weeks 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…

2 months, 3 weeks ago