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

3 DAYS AGO

Starmer's pre-Christmas grilling?

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. As parliament winds down for recess, Jack and Sam have also reached the final day of the term. They discuss the challenges facing Keir Starmer before his debut at the liaison committee - will his own party give him a tougher time than the Tories? And following a lacklustre PMQs on Wednesday, Jack and Sam look at Labour's plans for NHS reform, housing, and the economy. Are they holding up under scrutiny? You can send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511 867 633 or email them: jackandsam@sky.uk

19 min
4 DAYS AGO

Will train strikes derail Keir Starmer?

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 is the last PMQs before Christmas and Jack and Sam discuss how Keir Starmer is leaving things in Westminster, including an RMT strike on Avanti West Coast planned for the end of the month and into next year. The pair discuss the current state of Britain's rail network and how essential it is for the prime minister to follow through on his promise to fix the country's trains. Plus, could one of the biggest donations in Britain's politics be on the way to Reform after Nigel Farage met Elon Musk at Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago mansion? You can send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511 867 633 or email them: jackandsam@sky.uk

20 min
5 DAYS AGO

Starmer's Final Foreign Trip

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. As the Prime Minister makes his final foreign trip of the year to Estonia, Jack and Sam discuss foreign policy and Trump’s possible plans for Ukraine, and his views on what’s happening in Syria. Plus, Sam reveals Labour’s controversial plans for AI regulation, and explains why the creative industries are very concerned. You can send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511 867 633 or email them: jackandsam@sky.uk

22 min
6 DAYS AGO

Starmer and the ‘Spy’

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. Will MPs name the alleged spy who links China with the royal family? What did the Prime Minister know about “H6”? Why can’t they be named? And what does this story mean for Keir Starmer’s plan to “reset” relations with China? Plus, Angela Rayner plan’s to overhaul local government. You can send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511 867 633 or email them: jackandsam@sky.uk

21 min
DEC 12

Keir Starmer v The Home Counties

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 the latest PM to present a plan to boost the UK’s housing supply while Kemi Badenoch shares her views on the state of Britain…to lunch! Plus, Jack and Sam have an update on Rachel Reeves’ spending plans. You can send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511 867 633 or email them: jackandsam@sky.uk

20 min
DEC 11

Kemi Badenoch versus the world

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. Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has been accused “denigrating” her childhood homeland by Nigeria’s vice president and an advisor suggested she makes Nigeria “sound like a leper colony.” A spokesman for Badenoch has responded saying: “Kemi is not interested in doing Nigeria’s PR.” With a prison capacity crisis still looming, the government pledges £2.3billion for 14,000 new prison places. As safety repairs are ongoing and demand soaring, Jack and Sam explore Labour’s plans. And could trade union pushback on the government’s recommended 2.8% pay rise for millions of public sector workers actually work in the Chancellor’s favour? You can send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511 867 633 or email them: jackandsam@sky.uk

20 min
DEC 10

Does Rachel Reeves need an Elon Musk?

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. Rachel Reeves gets Westminster in the Christmas spirit as she launches her spending review - will the Chancellor do an ‘Elon Musk’ on government departments? And Keir Starmer heads to Cyprus as the government makes a decision on Syrian refugees. You can send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511 867 633 or email them: jackandsam@sky.uk

20 min
DEC 9

Britain holds its breath on Syria

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 Assad regime’s 50-year rule in Syria has ended, leaving a region on edge. Jack and Sam unpack what this means for global geopolitics, how Syria’s fall weakens Russia and Iran, as well as the implications for global oil prices, migration, and UK foreign policy. Plus, a closer look at Labour’s EU engagement, as Chancellor Rachel Reeves heads to Brussels and PM Sir Keir Starmer gears up for high-level security talks in the UAE. 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.

09/29/2023

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Love my Brits!

Sep 26

frogntoad

I’m the mom of an American lady living in the UK with her British partner. Ever since I learned of Sky from Kieran I have left American news behind. Sky is excellent!!! But, then you two started your podcast and this American wonk can’t live without it! Love you both, and Sam, I also love my British babes on Electoral Dysfunction! You all have a lot of information without the American hysteria. Thank you thank you! Can’t wait to come visit someday…maybe you can get me into Prime Minister’s Questions :)!!!
Lively and informed.

10/02/2023

Domic57

Enjoy your take on events and predictions.
Missed US, always tough to know on the UK end

Apr 22

Jake’s dad

Cameron, who made a pig’s breakfast of Britain’s future through a Brexit referendum with almost no pushback on lies from the leave side, did not convince Trump to support Ukraine aid. Trump went quiet because the win for aid was going to happen. Same approach to primary fights on the Republican side. Not saying that jumping on the winning side is unusual, just that Trump did NOT make this happen. All the MAGA in Congress voted against. This was a rare victory for Moderate R’s and the D’s — they all looked like grownups. Enjoy the podcast!!

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