Politics Unpacked

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  Blair Urges Burnham To Reverse Brexit 24.09.2026 30p

  Tony Blair is flexing his muscles, telling Andy Burnham that Britain should rejoin the EU within a decade - without another referendum. Could Burnham put it in Labour’s next manifesto?Hugo unpacks the politics of the day with Matthew Parris and Ayesha Hazarika Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Burnham Bows To Trump Over Chagos 23.09.2026 30p

  Andy Burnham has agreed to review the Chagos deal after Donald Trump called it 'terrible' at their meeting in New York. But can it be renegotiated, or is it dead in the water?Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Alice Thomson and Robert Crampton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Trump, Danny Dyer & Dressing Like A Lib Dem 22.09.2026 35p

  Andy Burnham is having his first face-to-face meeting with Donald Trump at the United Nations. But will Burnham’s past comments about the US president make for an awkward encounter?Plus, Danny Dyer's expletive-filled view on Andy Burnham and fashion tips for Liberal Democrats. Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with James Marriott and Carol Lewis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Ed Davey Fights Accusations of Irrelevance 21.09.2026 30p

  Ed Davey is trying to re-energise the Liberal Democrats at the party’s conference in Brighton - but do his speeches reveal a party struggling to find a clear national message?Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Patrick Kidd and Timandra Harkness. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Stay-At-Home Burnham 18.09.2026 31p

  While 'Never-Here-Keir' was accused of spending too much time abroad, Andy Burnham has preferred to host foreign leaders in the UK - and often away from Downing Street.Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with Alys Denby and Michael Binyon.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Not Your Traditional Socialist Government 17.09.2026 32p

  With the public finances under pressure, the unions meet John Healey and make a series of demands ahead of the Budget. Can Andy Burnham avoid the sense that he's running a 'traditional tax and spend socialist government'?Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Sarah Ditum and Andy Silvester. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Trusting The Tech Broligarchy 16.09.2026 31p

  Open AI boss Sam Altman says people are "right to be afraid" of artificial intelligence but that firms like his can be trusted to "do the right thing" - so should we rely on Silicon Valley to regulate itself?Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Jane Mulkerrins and Robert Crampton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Trump and the AI 'Hoax' 15.09.2026 30p

  Donald Trump dismisses warnings about AI as a “hoax” by those who want to regulate the industry. But how worried should we be - and what happens if the president doesn’t take the threat seriously?Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with James Marriott and Charlotte Ivers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Reform's Record-Breaking Donations 14.09.2026 33p

  Reform UK is confident that the £72m in donations it received from two crypto-billionaires are legal, but could the government still change the law to force them to return the money?Hugo unpacks the politics of the day with Seb Payne and Sonia Sodha. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Burnham's Winter of Gloom 11.09.2026 29p

  Britons face an expensive winter with rising bills and the prospect of higher taxes. Can Andy Burnham still deliver on his promise to make people feel “hopeful” as the cold sets in?And on the anniversary of 9/11, is Britain safer or more dangerous than it was 25 years ago?Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with Alys Denby and Michael Binyon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Burnham’s Early Election Dilemma 10.09.2026 30p

  A successful party conference could tempt Andy Burnham to call an early general election, but will he take the risk?Hugo unpacks the politics of the day with Matthew Parris and Cindy Yu.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  PMQs: National Security vs Social Security 09.09.2026 46p

  At PMQs, Andy Burnham says that national security "can't come at the expense of social security". But if he won't cut benefits to fund defence, where will he find the money?Hugo Rifkind unpacks the exchanges with Lara Spirit, Deputy Political Editor of The Sunday Times, and Chris Ward, Labour MP and former aide to Keir Starmer.Picture: House of Commons Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Burnham Risks Trump's Anger 08.09.2026 33p

  Andy Burnham's first policy move risks angering President Trump, will there be a backlash from the US? Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with Charlotte Ivers and James Marriott. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Healey Promises 'Growth Britain' 07.09.2026 35p

  John Healey made his first major speech since becoming Chancellor, saying the economy is 'turning a corner' and promising growth. Is his optimism justified? Hugo Rikfind unpacks the politics of the day with Libby Purves and Patrick Kidd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  'Dodgy Money' Claims Dog Reform Conference 04.09.2026 29p

  Reform UK's conference is underway in Birmingham - but allegations the party breached political donation rules threaten to derail the event.Nigel Farage insists his party has broken no laws. But with two senior officials stepping aside, the questions keep coming.Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with Alys Denby and Michael Binyon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Burnham, Bayeux & Boats 03.09.2026 31p

  Andy Burnham and Emmanuel Macron have met in No.10, with small boats high on the agenda - but have the French done enough to stop dinghies crossing the Channel?Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Lara Spirit and Sarah Ditum.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  PMQs: Vibes Aren't Enough? 02.09.2026 47p

  Andy Burnham faces his first PMQs as Prime Minister - with Kemi Badenoch calling him a “yes man”, and one of his own MPs applying pressure over defence spending.Hugo unpacks the exchanges with The Times’ Patrick Maguire and The Sunday Times’ Ben Riley-Smith. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Burnham Faces Political Reality 01.09.2026 33p

  Andy Burnham returns to the despatch box for his first appearance as Prime Minister. Can he handle the Commons - and who are his critics within the Labour Party?Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Charlotte Ivers and Matthew Parris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Badenoch Reshuffles Her Team 31.08.2026 26p

  Kemi Badenoch has begun a reshuffle of her shadow cabinet, with high profile names including Priti Patel and James Cleverly out. What is she trying to achieve, and does the public know who any of them are?Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Sebastian Payne and Libby Purves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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  Burnham's Continuity Government? 28.08.2026 33p

  The Chancellor says Andy Burnham is running a 'continuity government,' hinting that his economic policies won't differ much from Keir Starmer's. But can the prime minister really implement a 'fiscally disciplined' Budget without taking a hit to his poll ratings?Ryan Tubridy unpacks the politics of the day with Sarah Ditum and Michael Binyon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.