Yesterday

DPMQs: Don't Talk About Farage

In the penultimate PMQs before the summer recess, Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy and Shadow Housing Secretary James Cleverly face off in the Commons - but with questions hanging over Nigel Farage's future, there's surprisingly little mention of the Reform UK leader...Ed Vaizey ... Show More

46m 19s

Jul 7

Burnham's Gamble & Starmer's Substack

Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with James Marriott and Charlotte Ivers.Why is Andy Burnham taking a "one-and-done" approach to Cabinet appointments? And who is reading Keir Starmer's Substack? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

30m 50s

Jul 6

Is Farage In Serious Trouble?

Nigel Farage is under pressure after The Sunday Times revealed he had not declared benefits from an ally previously convicted of fraud in the US. He denies any wrongdoing.How serious is the challenge to his leadership, and to Reform UK? Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the da ... Show More

34m 50s

Dec 2023

The art of the political apology

In the week Boris Johnson finally said sorry for the mistakes made by his government during the COVID-19 pandemic, host Aggie Chambre explores the art of the political apology — and asks how politicians can redeem themselves after completely screwing up. Johnson's former Downing ... Show More

47m 35s

Apr 2022

After-Partygate

The PM again apologises for lockdown fines - but could backbench Tory MPs turn on him in the coming days and weeks? Adam is joined by the BBC’s Vicki Young to chew over another day of high drama in the Commons. Also… It’s thought that Downing Street and Foreign Office computer sy ... Show More

32m 18s

Feb 2024

Westminster’s Gaza disgrace – Politics Weekly UK

House of Commons speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle made a dramatic apology today for his handling of a Gaza ceasefire vote that sent the commons into chaos. The Guardian’s John Harris spent the day in Westminster speaking to protestors, Labour MP Rachael Maskell, and the Guardian’ politi ... Show More

30m 52s

Jul 2023

Debunking Debanking

Are bank accounts being closed because of people's political views?It’s a claim made by former UKIP leader Nigel Farage, who’s at the centre of the story that’s led to the resignation of NatWest CEO Dame Alison Rose.Dame Alison admitted she had made a mistake in speaking to the B ... Show More

32m 50s

Feb 2022

TV: Never Apologize

Joe Rogan made a major mistake in apologizing to the woke mob, says Jesse Kelly. What should he have done instead? Jesse explains. Nancy Pelosi, however, may want to apologize for her latest remarks. Jesse Kelly has you covered with that and reaction from former Congressman Da ... Show More

43m 48s

Jan 2022

Party Politics

What next for Boris Johnson after his apology? Adam, Laura and the BBC's Nick Watt talk through what he said, what he didn't say, and what the reaction has been. We also hear from broadcaster, Simon Thomas, who was sleeping in a camper van on his sister's drive to be closer to hi ... Show More

46m 14s

Jun 2024

ELECTION EXTRA: Farage’s Russian gambit

With the general election in sight, has Nigel Farage made a campaign misstep? His claim that the west provoked the Russian invasion of Ukraine has been met with international indignation – but will it have any on his polling? And as we enter the final 10 days of camp ... Show More

40m 24s

Jun 2024

Who is the real Nigel Farage?

From his school days to how he made his money, the friends he’s made (and lost) to his wives, mistresses, and allegations of facism and racism, which he denies, who is the real Nigel Farage?The full list of Clacton candidatesThis podcast was brought to you thanks to the support o ... Show More

31m 6s

Farage Demands An Apology