Matt Chorley's Urgent Questions

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• What did Lorraine Kelly make of PMQs? 24.06.2026 34min

  What did Lorraine Kelly make of PMQs? What will Rachel Reeves do next? What's it like to be a new MP? Who will be the MMP for Coventry East?Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics.If you've got urgent questions... then email Chorley@bbc.co.uk
• Did Brexit break Britain? 23.06.2026 37min

  Did Brexit break Britain?Will Andy Burnham face a challenger?Are crazy golf rules crazy?Who will be the MMP for Vale of Glamorgan ?Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics. If you've got urgent questions... then email Chorley@bbc.co.uk
• When will we get a new Prime Minister? 22.06.2026 41min

  When will we get a new Prime Minister? What could a Burnham cabinet look like? How will history remember Sir Keir Starmer? Is the media to blame?Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics. If you've got urgent questions... then email Chorley@bbc.co.uk
• Is Andy Burnham on his way to No 10? 19.06.2026 35min

  Is Andy Burnham on his way to No 10?Are we really in unprecedented times?Who will be the MMP for Orkney and Shetland?Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics. If you've got urgent questions... then email Chorley@bbc.co.uk
• Did Ken Clarke help England win the 1966 World Cup? 18.06.2026 35min

  Did Ken Clarke help England win the 1966 World Cup?What's happening politically for the World Cup co-hosts?What is it like to photograph your heroes?Who will be the MMP for Dunfermline and Dollar?Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics. If you've got urgent questions... then email Chorley@bbc.co.uk
• How would a World Cup winner tackle PMQs? 17.06.2026 35min

  How would a World Cup winner tackle PMQs? How will this week's by-elections play out? Is Westminster gripped by World Cup fever? Who will be the MMP for Sheffield Brightside and Hillsborough? Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics. If you've got urgent questions... then email Chorley@bbc.co.uk
• Should party members have a say on choosing a PM? 16.06.2026 32min

  Should party members have a say on choosing a PM?Why did so many politicians go to Eton?Who is installing loo rolls incorrectly?Who will be the MMP for Torbay?Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics. If you've got urgent questions... then email Chorley@bbc.co.uk
• How hard is it being prime minister? 15.06.2026 32min

  How hard is it being prime minister? Will the U16 social media ban work? What does Kate Nash want done to help touring musicians? Who will be the MMP for Halesowen?Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics. If you've got urgent questions... then email Chorley@bbc.co.uk
• What's Ken Clarke's advice for Keir Starmer? 12.06.2026 32min

  What's Ken Clarke's advice for Keir Starmer? How have World Cups affected PMs? Why can't you text the word 'wang' to 5 Live? And who will be the Member of Matt's Parliament for Lowestoft?
• How damaging is John Healey's resignation? 11.06.2026 39min

  How damaging is John Healey's resignation? Where would the Conservatives find more cash? How would the spin class handle this? Who will be the MMP for West Aberdeen and Kincardine?Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics. If you've got urgent questions... then email Chorley@bbc.co.uk
• What did Phil Wang make of PMQs wanging on? 10.06.2026 54min

  What did Phil Wang make of PMQs wanging on? Where is the money inside the Bank of England? Is this the most political World Cup ever? Who will be the MMP for New Forest West?Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics. If you've got urgent questions... then email Chorley@bbc.co.uk
• Who did Michael Howard think was best at PMQs? 09.06.2026 38min

  Who did Michael Howard think was best at PMQs?What's going on with fake Farage fighting videos?Should the World Cup have a half time show?Who will be the MMP for Bridgwater?Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics. If you've got urgent questions... then email Chorley@bbc.co.uk
• What's Andy Burnham's next move? 08.06.2026 37min

  What's Andy Burnham's next move?Should politicians give football cliches the red card?Does magic need the human touch?Who will be the MMP for Aberdeen South?Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics.If you've got urgent questions... then email Chorley@bbc.co.uk
• Why is Harry Shearer making a J. Edgar Hoover musical? 05.06.2026 36min

  Why is Harry Shearer making a J. Edgar Hoover musical? Is the prime minister making a bucket list or a political fightback? Do children in Finland really have no homework? Who will be the MMP for Lewisham North?Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics. If you've got urgent questions... then email Chorley@bbc.co.uk
• Which party has the most donations? 04.06.2026 49min

  Which party has the most donations? What is happening 28 days on from the May elections? Why did David Owen not like his portrait photo? Who will be the MMP for Stafford?Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics. If you've got urgent questions... then email Chorley@bbc.co.uk
• Did QI's John Lloyd find PMQs Quite Interesting? 03.06.2026 59min

  Did QI's John Lloyd find PMQs Quite Interesting?How does Hansard work?Is having two mobile phones ridiculous?Who will be the MMP for Leeds Central and Headingley?Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics. If you've got urgent questions... then email Chorley@bbc.co.uk
• What’s wrong with airing your dirty linen in public? 02.06.2026 32min

  What’s wrong with airing your dirty linen in public? What's it like not having a government for 69 days? Should the two acts of a play be the same length? Who will be the MMP for Staffordshire Moorlands? Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics. If you've got urgent questions... then email Chorley@bbc.co.uk
• What matters in the Mandelson files? 01.06.2026 37min

  What matters in the Mandelson files?Can you govern without whipping?What is happening in Trumpland?Who will be the MMP for Colne Valley?Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics. If you've got urgent questions... then email Chorley@bbc.co.uk
• Why are next month's by-elections complicated? 29.05.2026 42min

  Why are next month's by-elections complicated? Why are young Indians rallying around a cockroach? What are the politics of diaries? Who will be the MMP for St Neots and Mid Cambridgeshire?Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics. If you've got urgent questions... then email Chorley@bbc.co.uk
• What can Shed Seven teach us about trading gold? 28.05.2026 37min

  What can Shed Seven teach us about trading gold?How do you handle an ex-leader?How grumpy was Ted Heath ?Who will be the MMP for Poplar and Limehouse?Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics. If you've got urgent questions... then email Chorley@bbc.co.uk