Politics Weekly UK

The Guardian
  • 4,7 (18)
  • POLITIEK
  • WEKELIJKS BIJGEWERKT

Guardian columnist John Harris, political editor Pippa Crerar, and policy editor Kiran Stacey analyse the week's politics news

  1. 8 UUR GELEDEN

    Can the Greens and Reform win big in London? podcast

    This week Politics Weekly is on the road with the Greens in Hackney and Reform UK in Bromley ahead of the local elections to see why people are turning their backs on the traditional parties in London. This episode was recorded on Monday 26th and Tuesday 27th April.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

    34 min.

  2. 3 DGN GELEDEN

    Will Reform dominate the local and devolved elections?

    Pippa Crerar is joined by the election analyst Prof Rob Ford to look at the upcoming local and devolved elections. Will Reform dominate across England? Can the Greens remove Labour’s longstanding hold over London? And will the nationalists win in Scotland and Wales?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

    34 min.

  3. 6 DGN GELEDEN

    Will this be another nightmare week for Keir Starmer?

    Keir Starmer is facing another tumultuous week. His former chief of staff Morgan McSweeney will be grilled in front of MPs on Tuesday over the Peter Mandelson vetting scandal, there are rumours that Labour MPs are working out how to transition Starmer out of power and the prime minister might be forced to appear in front of the privileges select committee to defend himself against accusations he misled parliament. How long can this go on?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

    33 min.

  4. 23 APR

    Has Starmer’s sacking of Olly Robbins backfired?

    After Keir Starmer’s statement to the Commons and gripping evidence from the sacked top civil servant Olly Robbins, Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey talk about how the story of Peter Mandelson’s vetting for his job as UK ambassador to the US, which was first broken by the Guardian last Thursday, has unfolded this week. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

    35 min.

  5. 20 APR

    Judgment day for Starmer?

    Keir Starmer has updated the House of Commons on what he knew, and when, in regard to Peter Mandelson’s vetting for the post of UK ambassador to the US. Was what the PM said enough to convince his party and the public that he should not resign?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

    26 min.

  6. 16 APR

    Is Keir Starmer ‘complacent’ on defence?

    Keir Starmer has hit back at Labour peer George Robertson’s criticisms about defence funding. Why has the government been slow to prioritise defence and what trade-offs is Keir Starmer willing to make in order to increase spending?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

    30 min.

  7. 13 APR

    Hormuz, Hungary and the UK shifting closer to the EU

    After 16 years in power in Hungary, Viktor Orbán has been defeated, marking a huge shift in the European Union. Meanwhile, Keir Starmer has defended potential legislation that will align the UK with European rules – without a vote in parliament. Plus the government confirms the UK will not support Donald Trump’s planned blockade of the strait of Hormuz, but what will it offer instead?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

    20 min.

  8. 9 APR

    Trump and the Middle East: can Starmer do anything?

    Keir Starmer and the UK government are scrabbling to keep up with Trump’s fast-changing position on Iran and the Middle East. While a two-week ceasefire is in place, how long will it hold for? Peter Walker and Alexandra Topping look at what happens now. And, with the local election campaign under way, how are the different parties responding to the conflict?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

    28 min.
Bekijk alles (405)

Hosts en gasten

Beoordelingen en recensies

4,7
van 5
18 beoordelingen

Info

Guardian columnist John Harris, political editor Pippa Crerar, and policy editor Kiran Stacey analyse the week's politics news

Informatie

  • Kanaal
    The Guardian
  • Maker
    The Guardian
  • Jaren actief
    2006 - 2026
  • Afleveringen
    405
  • Beoordeling
    Expliciet
  • Copyright
    © 2026 Guardian News & Media Limited or its affiliated companies. All rights reserved.
  • Website van aflevering
    Politics Weekly UK

Meer van The Guardian

Suggesties voor jou