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16/05/2025

The Price Of Starmer's EU Reset

As European leaders meet in Tirana, is Keir Starmer inching Britain closer to Europe - and is that progress? Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with Michael Binyon and Gaby Hinsliff. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

16/05/2025

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33 min
19/05/2025

Has Starmer Surrendered?

Keir Starmer's deal with the European Union will allow closer co-operation on security, food standards and travel - but will all that come at the expense of the British fishing industry? Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Patrick Maguire and Jane Mulkerrins. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

19/05/2025

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29 min
14/05/2025

PMQs: Dead Party Walking

Kemi Badenoch dismisses Keir Starmer's “tiny tariff deal” with Donald Trump, while Keir Starmer called the Tories a “dead party walking.” Hugo Rifkind unpacks all the action from the Commons with Tim Shipman and the comedian Ria Lina. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

14/05/2025

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45 min
06/05/2025

The Winter Fuel Cut Backlash

With the cuts to the winter fuel allowance being blamed for Labour's problems at the ballot box, is there any chance of Number 10 changing course? Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with James Marriott and Libby Purves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

06/05/2025

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31 min
09/05/2025

The Deification Of Trump

As Keir Starmer celebrates getting a trade agreement with the US over the line, does Peter Mandelson fit into Donald Trump's circle? Plus, how has moral universalism led to the rise of Nigel Farage? Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with Matthew Syed and Miranda Green. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

09/05/2025

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29 min
08/01/2025

PMQs: A Leader Not A Lawyer

PMQs Unpacked is back for the new year and today Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch clash over whether there should be a national inquiry into child sexual abuse by grooming gangs. Hugo Rifkind unpacks the exchanges from the Commons with the help of Sunday Times chief political commentator Tim Shipman and comedian Alistair Barrie. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

08/01/2025

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45 min
03/12/2024

Too Many Targets?

Keir Starmer is planning to set six numerical targets for the government to achieve before the next election, but do targets lead to results? And should the Louise Haigh accept thousands of pounds in severance pay? Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Libby Purves and James Marriott. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

03/12/2024

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32 min
12/11/2024

Has Pop Culture Shifted Right?

Has the liberal dominance of the old entertainment industry given way to the dominance of right-wing YouTubers, podcasters, streamers and influencers? Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Libby Purves and James Marriott. You can read James' column here. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

12/11/2024

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31 min
28/11/2024

Have The Tories Got It Wrong On Immigration?

As official figures show net migration hit a record 900,000 last year, the Tories have set out a "new approach" on immigration. But is it wise for Kemi Badenoch to start making policy so far away from the next election? Lara Spirit unpacks the politics of the day with Matthew Parris and Manveen Rana. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

28/11/2024

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29 min
13/01/2025

Can Labour Be 'Ruthless' Over Spending?

Rachel Reeves is looking for ways to grow the economy in the long-term, but may still have to cut spending - how will the party react? Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Janice Turner and Patrick Maguire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

13/01/2025

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35 min

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The Price Of Starmer's EU Reset

Has Starmer Surrendered?

PMQs: Dead Party Walking

The Winter Fuel Cut Backlash

The Deification Of Trump

PMQs: A Leader Not A Lawyer

Too Many Targets?

Has Pop Culture Shifted Right?

Have The Tories Got It Wrong On Immigration?

Can Labour Be 'Ruthless' Over Spending?

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