Politics At Jack And Sam's

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Sky News’ Sam Coates and Politico’s Jack Blanchard with what you need to know about the day ahead in British politics. All in under 20 minutes and in your feed around 7.30am. They're across the key interviews, the main stories and what the parties are saying. Send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511867633

4 HR AGO

What has Labour learned from Prescott?

Sky News' deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico's Jack Blanchard share their daily guide to the day ahead in politics in under 20 minutes. This morning Westminster wakes up to the news that John Prescott, Britain's longest-ever holder of the title deputy prime minister, the conscience of New Labour, and - at times - its life and soul, has died. Jack and Sam reflect on his legacy both within and beyond party politics and ask whether Angela Rayner should inherit his intolerance of the overly liberal middle class and be the deputy prime minister of working people. They also discuss what lies ahead for Ukraine as British missiles are fired into Russia for the first time in the conflict.

20 min
1 DAY AGO

Donald Trump comes to Britain

Sky News' deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico's Jack Blanchard share their daily guide to the day ahead in politics in under 20 minutes. Jack checks in from Washington, which is still buzzing from Trump’s cabinet picks and 2024 ambitions, which could include a Scottish visit next year. PM Keir Starmer is now returning from his trip to Brazil but will miss PMQs, leaving Angela Rayner to face the new Conservative frontbench. What do we know about Alex Burghart who is being put up by the Tories to face her? Plus, Jack and Sam get into the social media regulation discussion and Elon Musk's invitation to appear before a select committee You can send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511 867 633 or email them: jackandsam@sky.uk

18 min
2 DAYS AGO

Jack goes to Washington

Sky News' deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico's Jack Blanchard share their daily guide to the day ahead in politics in under 20 minutes. Jack is in Washington DC, where in 62 days president-elect Donald Trump will be inaugurated for a second time. There’s much anticipation to find out who will be in charge of the US economy. At the G20 meeting in Brazil, PM Keir Starmer navigates relations with China and the prospect of escalating conflict in Ukraine and Russia, Jack and Sam wonder if he has played his cards right. And in the UK, farmers will descend on Westminster in protest following Labour's change to inheritance tax relief on farming businesses in the budget. Has the government “betrayed” farmers? You can send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511 867 633 or email them: jackandsam@sky.uk

20 min
3 DAYS AGO

Starmer racks up more air miles

Sky News' deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico's Jack Blanchard share their daily guide to the day ahead in politics in under 20 minutes. Keir Starmer is back on his travels in Brazil for the G20 meeting. On his agenda is the first face-to-face meeting between a UK prime minister and a Chinese president since 2018. More on Starmer’s mind may be the expectation that the UK will follow the US’s lead in allowing long-range weapons to be used by Ukraine to hit targets within Russia. Putin has said that any use of long-range missiles will be seen as the involvement of Nato in the conflict, so will the move risk escalating tensions? Plus, Jack and Sam set up what’s ahead over the coming week. You can send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511 867 633 or email them: jackandsam@sky.uk

20 min
14 NOV

How does Labour avoid the Democrats' fate?

Sky News' deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico's Jack Blanchard share their daily guide to the day ahead in politics in under 20 minutes. Today Rachel Reeves is heading to Mansion House for her latest speech on growth and pensions fund reform as she attempts to get back on the front foot following a bumpy couple of weeks after the budget. They also discuss Health Secretary Wes Streeting's objection to the assisted dying bill and whether it will realistically pass. Plus, they have the latest on what to expect from Donald Trump's tenure as he announces more of his cabinet. You can send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511 867 633 or email them: jackandsam@sky.uk

21 min
13 NOV

Is Blairism back?

Sky News' deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico's Jack Blanchard share their daily guide to the day ahead in politics in under 20 minutes. There are new plans from Wes Streeting to reform the NHS - Jack and Sam discuss his league table plan which isn't going down well with all parts of the health service. Does some of it sound a bit like Tony Blair? Donald Trump says he will nominate Fox News host and "anti-woke" commentator Pete Hegseth for his defense secretary. How will that go down at the UK's Ministry of Defence (MOD) and in other parts of the world? You can send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511 867 633 or email them: jackandsam@sky.uk

19 min
12 NOV

What Keir Starmer learned from Donald Trump

Sky News' deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico's Jack Blanchard share their daily guide to the day ahead in politics in under 20 minutes. Sam calls in from Baku in Azerbaijan today, where he is with the prime minister at the COP climate change summit. The UK government wants to talk about leading the world into a clean energy transition - how ambitious is that? And can they pull it off? Sir Keir Starmer has also been talking about the Assisted Dying Bill which has now been published ahead of a parliament debate and vote in a few weeks' time. The safeguards in the bill mean that two independent doctors would have to be satisfied someone is eligible and made their decision voluntarily - but there are still a lot of concerned disability campaigners. Where is the government on the bill? You can send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511 867 633 or email them: jackandsam@sky.uk

21 min
11 NOV

Is Keir Starmer spending too much time abroad?

Sky News' deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico's Jack Blanchard share their daily guide to the day ahead in politics in under 20 minutes. The prime minister is on his travels today - first to Paris for Armistice Day commemorations and then to Baku in Azerbaijan for the COP climate change summit. How will Sir Keir Starmer use his visits to deal with the foreign policy agenda? Will he take the opportunity to speak to other world leaders about dealing with president-elect Donald Trump? You can send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511 867 633 or email them: jackandsam@sky.uk

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Welcome To Politics At Jack And Sam's

Two of Westminster's best-connected journalists Sky News’ Sam Coates and Politico’s Jack Blanchard provide the essential guide to politics in the week ahead. They'll be across the key interviews, the stories and the entire political agenda in order to keep listeners ahead of the game in UK politics, straight from their homes each week.

29/09/2023

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2 min

4.4

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155 Ratings

Click click.

11 Sept

thomashill11

I enjoy the podcast but the clicking sound drives me insane. I don’t know if it’s an audio issue or saliva but it needs addressed sooner rather than later.
Gossipy

9 Oct

Le Wazzock

Listening this morning I was not impressed with Jack seemingly revelling in what he sees as government chaos. Some of this has undoubtedly been fomented by the media. The country is in a terrible state, with crumbling infrastructure and public services and we’re all focusing on petty gossip. I may need to stop listening for my mental health, although more Bob content may help.
Was great, becoming a bit biased, run out of daily news

9 Oct

Big Al4

I have previously enjoyed the podcasts and listened daily. I feel that since the election it has resorted to gossip and tittle tattle. Should go back to weekly; Quality not quantity!
Perfect daily dose of politics

6 Oct

PoliticalGM

I listen to this podcast on a daily basis whilst getting ready for work. It really helps give me an overview of all the important political developments and what’s to come in only 20 mins. Love it!

Sky News’ Sam Coates and Politico’s Jack Blanchard with what you need to know about the day ahead in British politics. All in under 20 minutes and in your feed around 7.30am. They're across the key interviews, the main stories and what the parties are saying. Send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511867633