38 episodes

Two of Westminster's best-connected journalists Sky News’ Sam Coates and Politico’s Jack Blanchard have gone daily for the election!

Every weekday morning, they'll be across the key interviews, the main stories and the parties' plans to keep you ahead of the game as July 4th draws closer. 

A 15 minute campaign conversation to start your day. 

Politics At Jack And Sam's Sky News

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    • 4.4 • 91 Ratings

Two of Westminster's best-connected journalists Sky News’ Sam Coates and Politico’s Jack Blanchard have gone daily for the election!

Every weekday morning, they'll be across the key interviews, the main stories and the parties' plans to keep you ahead of the game as July 4th draws closer. 

A 15 minute campaign conversation to start your day. 

    The Day... Rishi Sunak hopes again for a reset

    The Day... Rishi Sunak hopes again for a reset

    Sky News' deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico's Jack Blanchard with their guide to the election day ahead. 

    This is day thirteen of the campaign. Jack and Sam discuss how the Tories want to put immigration on the agenda the day after Nigel Farage confirmed he's standing in Clacton. Does the new Reform leader change the campaign?

    They also preview the first of the TV debates and another day where Labour selections will make headlines.

    Email Jack and Sam: jackandsam@sky.uk  

    • 18 min
    The Day... We talk culture wars and real wars

    The Day... We talk culture wars and real wars

    Sky News' deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico's Jack Blanchard with their daily guide to the election day ahead. 

    This is day twelve of the campaign. Jack and Sam discuss the Conservatives' announcement on gender laws, what Labour are saying about the UK's nuclear deterrent and what to expect from the first TV debate of the campaign, involving Scottish political leaders.

    Email Jack and Sam: jackandsam@sky.uk  

    • 16 min
    The Day... Trump altered British politics

    The Day... Trump altered British politics

    Sky News' deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico's Jack Blanchard with their daily guide to the election day ahead. 

    This is day 9 of the campaign. Jack and Sam discuss Donald Trump’s show-stealing convictions in the US, continued accusations of a purge of Labour’s left, and how the parties will be preparing for next week’s first TV debate. 

    Email Jack and Sam: jackandsam@sky.uk

    • 16 min
    The Day... Labour finds a bit taxing

    The Day... Labour finds a bit taxing

    Sky News' deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico's Jack Blanchard with their daily guide to the election day ahead.

    This is day 8 of the campaign. Jack and Sam discuss Labour trying to settle its position on taxation, the claims that Sir Keir Starmer is purging the left of his party and a day which has a double dose of Nigel Farage.

    Email Jack and Sam: jackandsam@sky.uk

    • 17 min
    The Week... We eat humble pie for missing the election announcement

    The Week... We eat humble pie for missing the election announcement

    Two of Westminster's best-connected journalists, Sky News's Sam Coates and Politico's Jack Blanchard, guide you through their top predictions for the next seven days in British politics.   

    On this week's episode, Jack and Sam talk about their "epic fail" and reveal how they missed the biggest political story of the year - that Rishi Sunak would call a general election for July 4.

    Now the campaign wheels are in motion, Jack and Sam discuss what's in store over the next few weeks leading up to the vote, and whether we'll see the return of some familiar faces as candidates after a mass exodus of Conservative MPs.

    Also in this episode, from campaign plane rides and party manifestos to TV debates, Jack and Sam unpack how Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer are hoping to steer the narrative of what could be the most consequential election in 14 years. 

    Email with your thoughts and rate how their predictions play out: jackandsam@sky.uk or jackandsam@politico.co.uk      

    • 32 min
    The Week... Rishi Sunak hopes for an economic win

    The Week... Rishi Sunak hopes for an economic win

    Two of Westminster's best-connected journalists, Sky News' Sam Coates and Politico's Jack Blanchard, guide you through their top predictions for the next seven days in British politics.  

    This week the government will be hoping to see the rate of inflation hit the Bank of England's 2% target as Rishi Sunak aims to claim a victory for some of his decisions in No 10.

    Plus, it’s a significant week for public inquiries. We get the long-awaited final report from the Infected Blood Inquiry, Paula Vennells will be questioned about her role as CEO at the Post Office and Cabinet Secretary Simon Case will appear at the COVID hearing.

    Meanwhile, Vaughan Gething, the new first minister of Wales, has been under pressure after he accepted a £200,000 donation for his leadership campaign from a company owned by a man twice convicted of environmental offences. Will he be facing a vote of no confidence? 

    Email with your thoughts and rate how their predictions play out: jackandsam@sky.uk or jackandsam@politico.co.uk         

    • 43 min

Customer Reviews

4.4 out of 5
91 Ratings

91 Ratings

Robbie Garthland ,

Great podcast for all things political

I love this podcast and quite often keep checking on a Sunday evening to see if it’s dropped into my downloads. Keep it up.

RoJo236543 ,

Interesting

#77 An interesting, nicely balanced political podcast.

So proud !! ,

Excellent and insightful

Chirpy, engaging and top notch. I like that they try to predict what will happen in the coming week, and then the following week assess how accurate they were...

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