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Hugo Rifkind unpacks the the politics of the day - and the stuff that's even more important - with the brightest brains from the Times and Sunday Times. You can listen to Hugo on DAB, smart speaker or app 10am-1pm Monday to Friday. If you like what you hear, then read more at http://www.thetimes.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

20H AGO · BONUS • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

The Economic Consequences Of Trump

Patrick Maguire speaks to journalist Philip Coggan about his new book, The Economic Consequences of Mr Trump. Plus, historian AN Wilson looks at the relationship between prime ministers and their chancellors since Gladstone.

19 min
1D AGO

Afghan Data Leak: "Cock-up Or Conspiracy"?

As more revelations about the Afghan data leak continue to come out, who will take the blame? And is an urgent inquiry needed to unpack the failings? Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with Michael Binyon and Alys Denby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

32 min
2D AGO

Persistent Knobheadery

Keir Starmer has suspended four of his MPs over repeated breaches of party discipline, or as one party source described it to the Times, “persistent knobheadery”. Was this a ruthless or desperate move from Starmer? Patrick Maguire unpacks the politics of the day with Manveen Rana and Matthew Parris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

32 min
3D AGO

PMQs: Don't Mention The Data Leak

Keir Starmer said Conservative ex-ministers have serious questions to answer over the Afghanistan data leak at the start of Prime Minister's Questions. But after that, no one seemed to want to mention it. Patrick Maguire unpacks the action with Sunday Times Whitehall Editor Gabriel Pogrund and former Conservative cabinet minister Sir David Lidington. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

42 min
4D AGO

Melania, Billionaires And The Power Of Pessimism

Patrick Maguire is unpacking the politics of the day, asking James Marriott and Libby Purves whether Melania Trump changed the US president's mind over Putin, whether we should mourn the departure of billionaires, and why pessimism can be a force for good. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

29 min
5D AGO

Tax Rises: The Question Of The Summer

What is a "working person" and who is on a "modest income"? Government ministers are pressed to say who could face higher taxes, as expectation mounts that the chancellor will have to act in the Autumn. Patrick Maguire unpacks the politics of the day with The Times' Seb Payne and Carol Lewis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

36 min
JUL 11 · BONUS • SUBSCRIBERS ONLY

Dark Comedy In A Warzone

In this bonus episode of the podcast for Times subscribers, Hugo speaks to former foreign correspondent Phoebe Greenwood about 'Vulture', her satirical novel set during the 2012 Gaza war. Plus: In a week when Rachel Reeves is urged to consider a wealth tax, historian AN Wilson looks at the history of politicians raising taxes - from Pitt the Younger onwards.

19 min
JUL 11

Sick Note Britain?

GPs are being told to stop handing out so many sick notes as part of the government's efforts to get more people back to work. And why are women turning to Reform? Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with Alice Thomson and Cindy Yu. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Introducing: How To Win An Election

Introducing: How To Win An Election. As the next General Election approaches, Matt Chorley is joined by three of the sharpest, funniest and best-connected strategists who know a thing or two about winning (and losing). Peter Mandelson was Labour’s director of communications for Neil Kinnock in 1987 and 1992; New Labour’s architect and later cabinet minister in 1997, 2001 and 2005; and Gordon Brown’s right-hand man in 2010. Daniel Finkelstein advised the SDP’s David Owen in 1987, worked for John Major in the run-up to 1987; for William Hague ahead of 2001; and advised David Cameron before 2010 and 2015. Polly Mackenzie was a Lib Dem policy expert, working for Charles Kennedy in their record-breaking 2005 election; for Nick Clegg in 2010, and after five coalition years in No 10, was there for the 2015 wipeout too. How To Win An Election will be your guide through the twists and turns of a tumultuous campaign every Tuesday. Follow the podcast now to never miss an episode. https://podfollow.com/how-to-win-an-election Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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12/20/2023

Daisy Foote

Love this podcast matt is incisive and hilarious!!!
Best daily summary of British politics

01/26/2023

George_____111

Matt is outstanding and so are his columnists and guests. I love PMQs in particular. Keen listener from Uruguay
British politics explained

11/23/2022

Vx2401

Love the show especially the guest columnists. After Brexit I became obsessed with British politics and this show is a gem.
First on the Kwasi sack!

10/14/2022

scheißgeyser

Nuff said. Also, “ Yorkshire tea!”

Hugo Rifkind unpacks the the politics of the day - and the stuff that's even more important - with the brightest brains from the Times and Sunday Times. You can listen to Hugo on DAB, smart speaker or app 10am-1pm Monday to Friday. If you like what you hear, then read more at http://www.thetimes.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.