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Back to SearchWinter fuel allowance cut: who voted for this? – Politics Weekly UK
The government saw off a rebellion over its plans to cut winter fuel allowance this week. John Harris speaks to Caroline Abrahams from Age UK about what this winter will look like for millions of pen…
Published on 1 year, 3 months ago
Politics Weekly Westminster: Winter fuel payments test for Labour
The Guardian’s Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey talk about Labour’s first big test in parliament over their winter fuel payments policy. Plus, will Keir Starmer’s trip to Washington be awkward after his…
Published on 1 year, 3 months ago
The final Grenfell inquiry report and what it means for families – Politics Weekly UK
The 2017 Grenfell Tower fire in London was the result of ‘decades of failure’ by central government, the public inquiry into the catastrophe has found. The Guardian’s John Harris looks at the finding…
Published on 1 year, 3 months ago
Politics Weekly Westminster: Labour’s doom-and-gloom message
The Guardian’s Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey talk about whether Labour can move away from the doom-and-gloom messaging and towards a more hopeful tone? Plus, MPs will get their first chance to vote o…
Published on 1 year, 3 months ago
Carla Denyer and the Green party: four MPs v the climate crisis
The Green party made history in the general election, winning four seats for the first time. But how much will it be able to achieve in parliament when facing the gravity of the climate crisis? The G…
Published on 1 year, 4 months ago
Politics Weekly UK is on holiday
Politics Weekly UK is taking a break for the summer. John Harris will be back on Thursday 29 August, and in the meantime you can listen to our previous episodes here. Help support our independent jou…
Published on 1 year, 4 months ago
Politics Weekly UK’s summer culture list - podcast
The Guardian’s John Harris gives his review of the best books, music and TV from 2024 so far. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
Published on 1 year, 4 months ago
Will the threat of arrests be enough to stop far-right violence? Politics Weekly UK
Far-right mobs have continued to threaten communities this week, with violence expected at asylum centres and law firms on Wednesday night. Keir Starmer has said he wants sentences handed out by the …
Published on 1 year, 4 months ago
Are Southport riots a sign of our political future? Politics Weekly UK
Merseyside police have said members of the far-right English Defence League took part in the riots in Southport on Tuesday night. The clashes followed the spread of misinformation and hatred online a…
Published on 1 year, 4 months ago
Labour suspensions and the Tory leadership race - Politics Weekly UK
Keir Starmer has suspended seven of his MPs who rebelled against the whip to scrap the two-child benefit cap. So why won’t Labour scrap the controversial limit, and what does this first test of Starm…
Published on 1 year, 5 months ago