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The wait is over: Liz Truss is our fourth Conservative prime minister in six years. And after appointing what some people have called one of the most right-wing cabinets of the last 100 years, John H…
Published on 3 years, 3 months ago
Inside a Tory hustings... and out in the real world - Politics Weekly UK
Britain will have a new prime minister on Monday. While Rishi Sunak’s chances seem to have faded away, it looks like Liz Truss will have the task of dealing with rising inflation, soaring energy bill…
Published on 3 years, 3 months ago
Running out of energy? Truss’s cost of living plan – Politics Weekly UK
With Liz Truss likely to be the next prime minister, former government advisers Sam Freedman and Salma Shah join the Guardian’s Gaby Hinsliff to discuss what Truss’ premiership might actually do. And…
Published on 3 years, 4 months ago
Politics Weekly UK’s summer reading list
While politics might not be taking a summer holiday this year, Politics Weekly UK is snatching a quick break. So this week, the Guardian’s John Harris brings you his summer reading list: five books t…
Published on 3 years, 4 months ago
Mick Lynch on strikes and Britain’s crisis – Politics Weekly UK
The Bank of England has predicted the country will hit a recession by the end of the year. To make matters worse, energy bills are soaring and parts of the country could be brought to a standstill ov…
Published on 3 years, 4 months ago
Britain’s not got political talent – Politics Weekly UK
The Conservative leadership race has been derailed by U-turns, highlighting the weaknesses of the candidates. But with Keir Starmer also seemingly unable to decide if Labour frontbenchers should or s…
Published on 3 years, 4 months ago
Dover, debates and (rail) disruption – Politics Weekly UK
Another week of blue-on-blue infighting, as Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak take chunks out of each other in a series of television debates. To assess the fallout, Rafael Behr sits in for John Harris and i…
Published on 3 years, 5 months ago
Conservative Special: Misplaced Truss? – Politics Weekly UK
Either Rishi Sunak or Liz Truss will be the next leader of the Conservative party and the country. As the UK recovers from a week of extreme weather, will the candidates prioritise this over tax cuts…
Published on 3 years, 5 months ago
Marina Hyde on the Conservative leadership race – Politics Weekly UK
The Conservative leadership race is in full swing. It’s been a week of awkward campaign videos, dirty tricks and wild promises on taxation. The Guardian’s Marina Hyde joins John Harris and Rafael Beh…
Published on 3 years, 5 months ago
The last days of Boris Johnson – Politics Weekly podcast
Boris Johnson is clinging on to his leadership by a thread as the number of resignations from his government continues to rise. The Guardian’s John Harris is joined by columnists Gaby Hinsliff and Ra…
Published on 3 years, 5 months ago