Episodi

  • Chancellor Braces For 'Economic Storm'
    Oct 27 2026

    John Healey told his cabinet colleagues they must find more savings as Britain heads into an "economic storm" caused by high borrowing costs and energy prices - can his Budget balance the books while easing the cost of living?


    Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Charlotte Ivers and Andy Silvester.

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    32 min
  • Burnham Flirts With Europe
    Oct 26 2026

    Andy Burnham says he won't push for allowing Britain to join Europe's freedom of movement scheme without a referendum, but would like to see the UK rejoin the EU in his lifetime - but is he being clear on what he wants the relationship to look like?


    Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Libby Purves and Patrick Kidd

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    30 min
  • Is Britain Prepared For War?
    Oct 23 2026

    The government is urging the public to stockpile essential supplies, warning that conflict, climate disasters and cyberattacks could disrupt everyday life. But will people take the threat seriously?


    Ryan Tubridy unpacks the politics of the day with Alys Denby and Michael Binyon

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    29 min
  • The Chancellor Gets Down to Business
    Oct 22 2026

    The Chancellor's told The Times he wants his Budget to help what he calls “bloody-minded entrepreneurs” - but with the government having already lost the confidence of many businesses, can it win them back?


    Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Juliet Samuel and Matthew Parris.

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    31 min
  • PMQs: Burnham’s Borrowing Problem
    Oct 21 2026

    Kemi Badenoch accuses Andy Burnham of failing to get borrowing under control, while Burnham insists he’s prepared to make tough decisions.


    Hugo unpacks PMQs with Cindy Yu, former adviser to Rachel Reeves Matt Pound, and Stefan Boscia.

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    45 min
  • Andy Burnham's Small Ideas
    Oct 20 2026

    The government wants to cap private parking fines, arguing that fixing life's small annoyances is important - but are they really just trying to distract us from the big issues facing the country?


    Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Charlotte Ivers and James Marriott.

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    30 min
  • What Burnham Can Really Achieve On Welfare Reform
    Oct 19 2026

    The Prime Minister writes in the Times about the "economic catastrophe and moral failure" of one million young people not in employment, education or training.


    But can he succeed where Keir Starmer failed and convince Labour MPs that welfare reform is needed?


    Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Libby Purves and Sebastian Payne.

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    32 min
  • Burnham Heads Further North
    Oct 16 2026

    Andy Burnham parks his tank on the SNP’s lawn, challenging John swinney to work with him on devolution - but is this an offer of cooperation, or is it mostly political fighting talk?


    Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with Michael Binyon and Alys Denby.

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    29 min