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6 DAYS AGO

Crisis for the Prime Minister | Winter Olympics begin

Sir Keir Starmer faces increasing pressure over his decision to make Peter Mandelson the UK ambassador to the United States, with former deputy leader of the Labour Party, Baroness Harman, saying that it could bring him down. However, in better news for him, US President Donald Trump has suggested he supports the prime minister's decision to transfer sovereignty of the Chagos Islands to Mauritius. Authorities searching for the mother of NBC's Today co-host Savannah Guthrie have said they believe "she's still out there", but they have no suspects. Senior officials from the United States and Iran are set to meet in Oman today for talks amid heightened tensions between the two nations. And finally, the Winter Olympics officially begin today, with the opening ceremony set to take place this evening - but the Games are already being overshadowed by allegations of hacking and potential doping.

6 days ago

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12 min
2 DAYS AGO

EXTRA: Wes Streeting on his friendship with Peter Mandelson

Health Secretary Wes Streeting speaks exclusively to Beth as pressure on the Prime Minister to resign continues to rise. Streeting tells Beth that people should “give Keir a chance” after he claimed it “has not been the best week for the government”, and recognises there is a “febrile” atmosphere. It comes after a weekend of briefing around how Wes Streeting is connected to Peter Mandelson over the weekend – and in this podcast, Wes Streeting exclusively reveals his Whatsapp messages with Beth, over the period that Mandelson was ambassador in Washington. But is he at risk of suffering from ‘revisionism’? Harriet thinks commentators need to be careful when remembering what went on with Peter Mandelson. Plus – how much weight does Scottish Labour Leader Anas Sarwar’s comments have? He's called on Starmer to resign today, saying that “the situation in Downing Street is not good enough”. We’ll be back on Friday with our usual weekly episode.

2 days ago

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40 min
2 DAYS AGO

Has Streeting painted a target on his back?

After a helter-skelter 24 hours - with calls for the PM to quit and another senior resignation from the heart of No10 – has Keir Starmer done enough to convince his party he is the man for the future, or has he simply just bought time? Sam and Anne reflect on a tumultuous day in Westminster and look ahead to challenges facing the Prime Minister in the coming weeks and months. Away from the psychodrama, the duo consider where this leaves Wes Streeting after he voluntarily shared his messages and WhatsApp’s with Peter Mandelson – it could lead to a spicy cabinet meeting. Elsewhere, could Unite the Union disaffiliate themselves with the Labour party over concerns that they are not delivering for workers or industries? Plus, Sam shines the light on the challenges around special educational needs provision.

2 days ago

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22 min
27 JAN

Backlash over Burnham, can Braverman “unite the right” & Bafta nominations

Around 50 Labour MPs have signed a letter objecting to Andy Burnham being blocked from standing in a forthcoming by-election - putting more pressure on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer. Nigel Farage claims the right of British politics is "finally uniting" following former home secretary Suella Braverman’s defection from the Conservatives to Reform UK. Plus, who will be the winners and losers when the 2026 Bafta nominations are announced? Sophy and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.

27 Jan

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11 min
6 DAYS AGO

Can Starmer survive the Mandelson scandal?

Keir Starmer is fighting for his career amid one of the biggest political scandals of the century. Harriet thinks the prime minister could be brought down after he appointed Peter Mandelson as the US ambassador, despite knowing about his friendship with convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. So can Starmer find the strength to turn a corner, reset his whole team and admit he was wrong? Or is it too late? Harriet thinks his tone this week made him look "gullible and naive". And what does the whole fiasco say about politics and the establishment as a whole? Beth, Ruth and Harriet explain how Peter Mandelson created a network of people he relied upon in politics and the media. Peter Mandelson denies any wrongdoing and has apologised to the victims of Jeffrey Epstein. You can WhatsApp the podcast at 07934 200 444 or email electoraldysfunction@sky.uk. And if you didn't know, you can also watch Beth, Ruth and Harriet on YouTube.

6 days ago

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52 min
2 DAYS AGO

Will the Andrew claims overshadow William in Saudi?

**Since we published this episode, we've heard from Buckingham Palace about allegations that Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor shared confidential documents with Jeffrey Epstein whilst acting as a UK Trade Envoy. "The King has made clear, in words and through unprecedented actions, his profound concern at allegations which continue to come to light in respect of Mr Mountbatten-Windsor's conduct," the Palace said** The Prince and Princess of Wales made their first public remarks earlier saying their thoughts "remain focused on the victims." The allegations threaten to overshadow an important diplomatic trip for Prince William to Saudi Arabia – which raises its own questions over the use of royal ‘soft’ power. Niall speaks to Sky’s royal correspondent Rhiannon Mills, who is on William’s trip to the Middle East. Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has always denied any allegations of wrongdoing in relation to Epstein. Producers: Tom Gillespie & Paul Wilkinson Editor: Mike Bovill

2 days ago

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14 min
29 JAN

Can Starmer get Xi on side? | Musk's brain chip trial

Sir Keir Starmer says he wants a more sophisticated relationship with China. However, the Chinese leader Xi Jinping has acknowledged that there have been twists and turns in UK-China ties but admitted that engagement is "unavoidable". The Prime Minister is on a three-day visit to the country - the first time a British prime minister has been to China in eight years. Tensions continue to escalate between the US and Iran after a warning from President Trump that time is running out for a nuclear deal. Plus, a man paralysed in an accident is given new hope after being given Elon Musk's Neuralink brain implant. Sebastian Gomez-Pena, one of seven people fitted with the chip in the UK trial, can now control a laptop simply by thinking, despite being paralysed from the neck down. Sophy and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.

29 Jan

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10 min
3 FEB

Police review Mandelson misconduct | Merger for Musk

The Prime Minister is set to chair a cabinet meeting today as police investigate allegations that his former US Ambassador, Lord Mandelson, leaked sensitive government information to convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. Sarah Ferguson’s charity, Sarah’s Trust, has announced it will close for the "foreseeable future” just days after new details emerged of her friendship with Epstein. Meanwhile, the pressure grows on Ferguson's ex-husband Andrew Mountbatten Windsor to testify before Congress, as former president Bill Clinton and his wife Hillary have announced they will do so. Tech entrepreneur Elon Musk is merging his space exploration and artificial intelligence ventures into one single company. And Cristiano Ronaldo is reportedly on strike at his club Al Nassr, despite being on £500,000 a day. Sophy and Wilf have the day's news in just 10 minutes.

3 Feb

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11 min
23 JAN

Is this the end of social media for teenagers?

Should social media be banned for under 16s? After a dramatic vote in the House of Lords, Beth, Harriet and Ruth dig into what a ban would really mean and what impact it will have on young people, and they hear from some of them. And on the world stage, Donald Trump’s threats over Greenland and tariffs have rattled allies and forced an uncomfortable reckoning about the strength of the transatlantic relationship. With Davos dominated by power plays and a hard-hitting speech from Canada’s Mark Carney, the trio ask whether the rules-based world order is already breaking, and where that leaves Britain. You can WhatsApp the podcast at 07934 200 444 or email electoraldysfunction@sky.uk. Remember, you can also watch Beth, Harriet and Ruth on YouTube.

23 Jan

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39 min
3 FEB

Why is the NHS lagging behind on cancer care?

Half of us will develop cancer at some point in our lives, according to Cancer Research UK. And the speed of a diagnosis can often be the difference between life and death. Just a one-month delay can raise the risk of death by up to 10%. Yet in England, almost a third of cancer patients wait more than two months to start treatment after an urgent GP referral - twice as many as the target and a trend that’s getting worse. As the Westminster government prepares to publish its new 10-year cancer plan - what can we learn from elsewhere in the world? In Denmark, for example, cancer waiting lists have virtually been eliminated and survival rates are rocketing. Niall speaks to Sky’s health correspondent Ashish Joshi and Jesper Fisker from the Danish Cancer Society. Producer: Natalie Ktena & Sam Gruet Editor: Mike Bovill

3 Feb

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18 min

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