Feb 16

Blue Labour, ‘Manchesterism’ and Lords reform: your questions answered

What is Blue Labour? Can Andy Burnham’s ‘Manchesterism’ be replicated elsewhere? And is the two-party system over in British politics? In a special episode, Pippa and Kiran take your questions. Please keep sending them to politicsweeklyuk@theguardian.com. Help support our indepen ... Show More

24m 58s

Feb 12

Zombie Labour: Starmer staggers on

After a week when it seemed all but over for Keir Starmer, John, Pippa and Kiran unpack how the prime minister survived – and what it means for Labour in the long run. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

32m 33s

Feb 9

Starmer survives Sarwar’s putsch, for now

Keir Starmer’s future as prime minister suffered another major blow when the Scottish Labour leader, Anas Sarwar, called for him to go. With the cabinet rallying around him, the PM seems to be safe for now, but for how much longer? Pippa and Kiran look at what might happen next P ... Show More

27m 8s

Jun 2024

Election Extra: Labour’s plan

Labour published its manifesto today with no surprise announcements. But is it the whole story of the party’s plan for government? Heather Stewart reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

9m 25s

Apr 2021

Anatomy of a No 10 scandal

<p>They're calling it the 'cash for cushions' scandal. How did the refurbishment of the prime minister's flat snowball out of control? And what lies ahead for Boris Johnson?</p><p>This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. ... Show More

30m 37s

Jul 2022

Could the Midterms Be Tighter Than Expected?

<p>For months, leaders of the Democratic Party and President Biden have been bracing for huge losses in the upcoming midterm elections. Today, “The Daily” explores a new New York Times poll that complicates that thinking — and could set the stage for a very different showdown in ... Show More

26m 44s

Jan 2022

Taxing Times

Just how big is the upcoming rise in National Insurance? It may be more than you think. Stephanie Flanders of Bloomberg Economics and Claer Barrett of the Financial Times run through some scary numbers.And despite rumours that Sue Gray’s report into Downing St parties would have ... Show More

31m 8s

Dec 2022

Journalism on the Ropes

The debate among journalists over how to regain the public’s trust is increasingly centered around the idea of objectivity. In this episode, Audie turns the spotlight on herself and the media. She invites journalists to help her reckon with the idea of objectivity: what it is? Do ... Show More

30m 47s

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