Matt Chorley's Urgent Questions

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  How do you play John Maynard Keynes? 25.09.2026 31min

  How do you play John Maynard Keynes? What will dominate Labour's conference in Liverpool? How do you pull the perfect pint? Who will be the MMP for Penrith and Solway?Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics. If you've got urgent questions... then email [email protected]
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  Spin Cycle: Did the PM go too far on alcohol? 24.09.2026 59min

  Spin Cycle: Did the PM go too far on alcohol? What's the key to looking natural on camera? How do you pass A-level politics? Who will be the MMP for Queen's Park and Maida Vale?Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics. If you've got urgent questions... then email [email protected]
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  Can the Chancellor Bullseye the Budget? 23.09.2026 42min

  Can the Chancellor Bullseye the Budget? What is the right way to run the country? Is political TV the future? Who will be the MMP for Bristol North West?Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics. If you've got urgent questions... then email [email protected]
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  What will Andy Burnham say to Donald Trump? 22.09.2026 29min

  What will Andy Burnham say to Donald Trump? How do Lib Dems describe Davey in one word? Who did I bump into on the dodgems? Who will be the MMP for Cheltenham?Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics. If you've got urgent questions... then email [email protected]
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  How much fight do Liberal Democats have? 21.09.2026 44min

  How much fight do Liberal Democats have? Does Sir Ed Davey need saving? What's it like to be young & yellow? Who will be the MMP for Edmonton and Winchmore Hill?Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics. If you've got urgent questions... then email [email protected]
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  Why will Kemi Badenoch keep the triple lock? 18.09.2026 45min

  Why will Kemi Badenoch keep the triple lock? What should parents teach their children about AI? Why are men's clothes on the first floor and above? Who will be the MMP for Dagenham and Rainham?Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics. If you've got urgent questions... then email [email protected]
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  What's it like to be in the White House with Donald Trump? 17.09.2026 41min

  What's it like to be in the White House with Donald Trump? Should ties be compulsory in the House of Lords? How can newts get in the way of government? Who will be the MMP for Blaenau Gwent and Rhymney? Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics. If you've got urgent questions... then email [email protected]
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  Should a PM "do God"? 16.09.2026 43min

  Should a PM "do God"? What is toffee-diplomacy? What colour is your politics? Who will be the MMP for Tamworth? Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics. If you've got urgent questions... then email [email protected]
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  Is A.I. going to doom us all? 15.09.2026 45min

  Is A.I. going to doom us all? Who handed Thatcher a surprise defeat in 1986? Why are men's clothes always upstairs in shops? Who will be the MMP for Amber Valley?Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics. If you've got urgent questions... then email [email protected]
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  Can money buy you political happiness? 14.09.2026 47min

  Can money buy you political happiness? What's it like being the PM's bodyguard? What's on Donald Trump's playlist? Who will be the MMP for Warwick and Leamington?Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics. If you've got urgent questions... then email [email protected]
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  Why did the Assisted dying bill fail? 11.09.2026 29min

  Why did the Assisted dying bill fail? What does Jon Ronson think of 9/11 25 years on? Why does Andy Burnham speak so slowly? Who will be the MMP for Central Devon?Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics. If you've got urgent questions... then email [email protected]
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  What was the most important vote ever? 10.09.2026 54min

  What was the most important vote ever? How should you approach a tetchy interview? Who won Westminster's dog of the year? Who will be the MMP for Jarrow and Gateshead East?Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics. If you've got urgent questions... then email [email protected]
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  What is the "Thicky Thicky Dumb Dumb's" guide to PMQs? 09.09.2026 57min

  What is the "Thicky Thicky Dumb Dumb's" guide to PMQs?Who is the biggest Bond Market villain? How do you know what class you are? Who will be the MMP for Orpington? Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics. If you've got urgent questions... then email [email protected]
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  How will the Government's West Bank sanctions work? 08.09.2026 47min

  How will the Government's West Bank sanctions work?What did the Romans ever do for British politics? How should you say 007? Who will be the MMP for Croydon West? Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics. If you've got urgent questions... then email [email protected]
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  Can John Healey deliver the growth he's promised? 07.09.2026 33min

  Can John Healey deliver the growth he's promised?What's happening on the right of German politics? Do the Space Force uniforms make them look like "baddies"? Who will be the MMP for Newark? Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics. If you've got urgent questions... then email [email protected]
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  How is the Reform conference reacting to another alleged donations scandal? 04.09.2026 36min

  How is the Reform conference reacting to another alleged donations scandal? What are the vibes at conference? Why does Reform's top brass love a black velvet? Who will be the MMP for Portsmouth South?Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics. If you've got urgent questions... then email [email protected]
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  Can you win on vibes alone? 03.09.2026 47min

  Can you win on vibes alone? How do you get ready for party conference season? What's wrong with point-scoring? Who will be the MMP for Bridlington and The Wolds? Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics. If you've got urgent questions... then email [email protected]
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  What did Hacker T Dog make of Andy Burnham's first PMQ's? 02.09.2026 47min

  What did Hacker T Dog make of Andy Burnham's first PMQ's? What are the polls telling us about the Holborn and St Pancras by-election? Are MP's asking too many questions? Who will be the MMP for Liverpool Garston?Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics. If you've got urgent questions... then email [email protected]
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  Will Andy Burnham wow Labour MPs? 01.09.2026 42min

  Will Andy Burnham wow Labour MPs? Is this Keir Starmer's final U turn? How do you prepare for a first PMQs? Who will be the MMP for Beckenham and Penge?Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics. If you've got urgent questions... then email [email protected]
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  Why did Andy Burnham tell me that the UK is a "tinderbox?" 14.08.2026 33min

  Why did Andy Burnham tell me that the UK is a "tinderbox?" What did I learn went I went to see a melon farmer? How do you stop the rural brain drain? Who will be the MMP for Alyn and Deeside?Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics. If you've got urgent questions... then email [email protected]