Podcast Episodes
Back to SearchUK general election called – Politics Weekly UK
Rishi Sunak has announced a general election for Thursday 4 July. The Guardian’s John Harris is joined by political editor Pippa Crerar and political correspondent Kiran Stacey to ask why now. And, w…
Published on 1 year, 7 months ago
Politics Weekly Westminster: Infected blood inquiry final report
The Guardian’s Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss the infected blood scandal as the final report is published on Monday. Plus: could inflation figures released on Wednesday give the Conservatives …
Published on 1 year, 7 months ago
Keir Starmer: new deal, new drama? Politics Weekly UK
The Labour leader has managed to stem a potential showdown with trade union leaders this week over wording on a workers’ rights deal. If this is a dress rehearsal for Labour in government, how has Ke…
Published on 1 year, 7 months ago
Politics Weekly Westminster: Rishi Sunak’s big security pitch
The Guardian’s Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey talk about Rishi Sunak’s big speech on security and how he hopes to draw a dividing line between the Conservatives and Labour. And Keir Starmer will meet …
Published on 1 year, 7 months ago
Tory defections, economic challenges and council winners – Politics Weekly UK
The Conservatives have been left bloodied after a devastating set of local election results. This week, John Harris speaks to councillors about what’s really going on for them in their area. Plus, he…
Published on 1 year, 7 months ago
Politics Weekly Westminster: Election special – podcast
In the first of our Politics Weekly Westminster episodes, the Guardian’s political editor Pippa Crerar and political correspondent Kiran Stacey go over the big wins and losses from the local and mayo…
Published on 1 year, 7 months ago
Coming 5 May: Politics Weekly Westminster – an extra podcast episode to get your political fix
The Guardian’s political editor, Pippa Crerar, and the political correspondent Kiran Stacey help you kick off your week with the stories you need to know from inside Westminster Subscribe on Apple, S…
Published on 1 year, 7 months ago
Local elections road trip: Thurrock – Politics Weekly UK
In the run-up to the local elections this week, the Guardian columnist John Harris is in Thurrock where the council has amassed more than £1.5bn in debt since 2022. He speaks to people facing swingei…
Published on 1 year, 7 months ago
Sicknote culture wars and Angela Rayner – Politics Weekly UK
Rishi Sunak has said it is his ‘moral mission’ to end Britain’s sicknote culture. The Guardian’s John Harris speaks to the disability campaigner Hannah Deakin and the New Economics Foundation’s head …
Published on 1 year, 8 months ago
Cameron and Truss: former PMs stage their comebacks – Politics Weekly UK
How much should Britain get involved in the conflict in the Middle East? The Guardian’s John Harris is joined by the columnist Gaby Hinsliff and former national security adviser Peter Ricketts to tal…
Published on 1 year, 8 months ago