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Back to SearchIs Trump’s America still an ally to the UK? – Politics Weekly UK
The news that the US had suspended military aid to Ukraine stunned world leaders and led to a rapid reassessment of how much we can really rely on our American ally. Is this the end of the western al…
Published on 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Will Starmer’s peace plan work after the Trump-Zelenskyy clash? – Politics Weekly Westminster
Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey reflect on the momentous events of the last few days, after the jaw-dropping exchange between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy. As Keir Starmer takes on a pivotal ro…
Published on 9 months, 3 weeks ago
Special episode: Inside the room when Starmer met Trump – Politics Weekly Westminster
Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey have a behind-the-scenes look at Keir Starmer’s trip to meet Donald Trump at the White House, after Pippa travelled with the prime minister to Washington DC. So, how was…
Published on 10 months ago
On the road in south Wales: why is Reform UK on the rise?
This week, Politics Weekly UK is on the road in south-east Wales, hearing from those in traditional Labour heartlands. But with people increasingly frustrated that public services are crumbling and t…
Published on 10 months ago
Can Starmer stop Trump’s Ukraine sell-out? – Politics Weekly Westminster
Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey look ahead to a pivotal week of diplomacy for Keir Starmer as he prepares to visit the White House. With Donald Trump’s hostility towards Kyiv looming large over the thr…
Published on 10 months ago
What role could the UK play in ending the Ukraine war? – Politics Weekly
Donald Trump’s plans to end the war in Ukraine have taken centre stage this week. But, with Ukraine excluded from US-Russia talks, could they really accept what might be on offer? And what role will …
Published on 10 months, 1 week ago
Is the assisted dying bill doomed? – Politics Weekly UK
The spotlight was back on the assisted dying bill this week after it was revealed that the requirement for a high court judge to decide on cases was to be scrapped. Those in favour of assisted dying …
Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago
Can Kemi and Keir combat the rise of Reform UK? – Politics Weekly Westminster
As Reform UK creeps up the polls, Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey look at how the Conservatives and Labour are responding to the threat from Nigel Farage’s party. Plus, will the government’s efforts to…
Published on 10 months, 2 weeks ago
Special episode: Behind the scenes of David Lammy’s Ukraine trip
Almost three years after Russia invaded Ukraine, what is the situation like on the ground in Kyiv? And is there a path to peace? Pippa Crerar travelled to the war-ravaged country with the foreign sec…
Published on 10 months, 3 weeks ago
Starmer’s diplomatic dance with Trump and the EU – Politics Weekly UK
Keir Starmer is treading a fine line as he avoids picking sides between the EU and US. But with Donald Trump saying he wants to ‘take over’ Gaza and threatening to impose tariffs on the EU, can the p…
Published on 10 months, 3 weeks ago