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Politics Weekly UK
Guardian columnist John Harris, political editor Pippa Crerar, and policy editor Kiran Stacey analyse the week's politics news
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- Politics Weekly UK
Will Starmer’s approach to Trump tariffs pay off? – Politics Weekly Westminster
It’s shaping up to be another tricky week for the government, with Donald Trump’s tariffs threatening to blow up everything the chancellor announced in her…
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Wes Streeting’s plan to fix the NHS – Politics Weekly Westminster
The government has put improving the NHS at the heart of its plans, but will it be able to deliver on its promises? And how long could it take to turn the…
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Spring statement: Should a Labour government be making these cuts? – Politics Weekly UK
Amid poor economic growth forecasts and global instability, Rachel Reeves is trying to balance the books by cutting spending on benefits. So why is a Labour…
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Spring statement: What to expect – Politics Weekly Westminster
Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey walk us through what we can expect to hear when Rachel Reeves makes her spring statement on Wednesday. With the government facing…
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A day on the frontline of England’s social care crisis – Politics Weekly UK
An ageing population, a funding squeeze and a recruitment crisis have taken England’s adult social care system to breaking point. This week, John Harris is in…
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Politics Weekly Westminster: cabinet fears over benefit cuts
Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss whether the backlash to the government’s planned benefit cuts will result in a U-turn. And which other departments could…
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Labour loses its way on benefits reform – Politics Weekly UK
After months of speculation, the government will soon lay out plans to change the benefits system. Keir Starmer argues that the current system is ‘the worst of…
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Ed Miliband on net zero in the age of Trump – Politics Weekly Westminster
Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey are joined by Ed Miliband, the energy security and net zero secretary, to discuss Labour’s plans to tackle the climate crisis…
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Is Trump’s America still an ally to the UK? – Politics Weekly UK
The news that the US had suspended military aid to Ukraine stunned world leaders and led to a rapid reassessment of how much we can really rely on our American…
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Will Starmer’s peace plan work after the Trump-Zelenskyy clash? – Politics Weekly Westminster
Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey reflect on the momentous events of the last few days, after the jaw-dropping exchange between Donald Trump and Volodymyr…
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Special episode: Inside the room when Starmer met Trump – Politics Weekly Westminster
Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey have a behind-the-scenes look at Keir Starmer’s trip to meet Donald Trump at the White House, after Pippa travelled with the…
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On the road in south Wales: why is Reform UK on the rise?
This week, Politics Weekly UK is on the road in south-east Wales, hearing from those in traditional Labour heartlands. But with people increasingly frustrated…
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Can Starmer stop Trump’s Ukraine sell-out? – Politics Weekly Westminster
Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey look ahead to a pivotal week of diplomacy for Keir Starmer as he prepares to visit the White House. With Donald Trump’s hostility…
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What role could the UK play in ending the Ukraine war? – Politics Weekly
Donald Trump’s plans to end the war in Ukraine have taken centre stage this week. But, with Ukraine excluded from US-Russia talks, could they really accept…
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Is the assisted dying bill doomed? – Politics Weekly UK
The spotlight was back on the assisted dying bill this week after it was revealed that the requirement for a high court judge to decide on cases was to be…
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Can Kemi and Keir combat the rise of Reform UK? – Politics Weekly Westminster
As Reform UK creeps up the polls, Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey look at how the Conservatives and Labour are responding to the threat from Nigel Farage’s…
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Special episode: Behind the scenes of David Lammy’s Ukraine trip
Almost three years after Russia invaded Ukraine, what is the situation like on the ground in Kyiv? And is there a path to peace? Pippa Crerar travelled to the…
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Starmer’s diplomatic dance with Trump and the EU – Politics Weekly UK
Keir Starmer is treading a fine line as he avoids picking sides between the EU and US. But with Donald Trump saying he wants to ‘take over’ Gaza and…
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Jeremy Hunt on Trump and the Tories’ future – Politics Weekly Special
Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey chat to the veteran Conservative MP Jeremy Hunt about how to handle Donald Trump’s trade wars, his new life in opposition, and…
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Back to Brexit – Politics Weekly Westminster
Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss Keir Starmer’s trip to Brussels this week, as he attempts a post-Brexit reset. But how risky is seeking closer ties with…
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Fury over Reeves’ climate climbdown – Politics Weekly UK
In her big plan to get the economy growing again the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has prioritised growth over almost everything else. But at what cost? John…
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Trump speaks with Starmer, and Reeves tries to reset – Politics Weekly Westminster
Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey talk through what Keir Starmer’s first phone call with Donald Trump since the inauguration means for the ‘special relationship’…
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Could the Southport attack have been prevented? – Politics Weekly UK
The government has announced a public inquiry into why authorities failed to stop Axel Rudakubana before he killed three girls in Southport. But is it enough…
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The return of President Trump – Politics Weekly Westminster
Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey look at what Donald Trump’s second term in the White House might mean for the US, the UK and the world. And with the Gaza…
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Can Labour fix the broken NHS? – Politics Weekly UK
With A&E departments at breaking point and the NHS on its knees, what is the government doing to repair the health service? Will it be enough? John Harris…
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Could AI save the UK economy? – Politics Weekly Westminster podcast
Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey look at just how serious warnings about the UK’s financial position really are, and what this means for the chancellor, Rachel…
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Grooming gangs: do we need another inquiry? – Politics Weekly UK podcast
This episode talks about grooming, rape and trafficking, which some listeners might find upsetting. The government has resisted calls for another inquiry into…
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Elon Musk v UK Politics – Politics Weekly Westminster
The Guardian’s Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey are back in Westminster. This week, they discuss the tech billionaire Elon Musk’s fascination with UK Politics…
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Politics Weekly UK’s 2024 culture list
The Guardian’s John Harris gives his top book, music and TV recommendations from 2024.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
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Politics Weekly UK is on holiday
Politics Weekly UK is taking a break over Christmas. John Harris will be back on Thursday 2 January with his cultural highlights, and in the meantime you can…
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Review of the year: how will we remember 2024? – Politics Weekly UK
John Harris is joined by the Guardian’s Politics Weekly Westminster hosts, political editor Pippa Crerar and correspondent Kiran Stacey, to look back at 2024…
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Chinese spy allegations stun UK establishment – Politics Weekly Westminster
The Guardian’s Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss the news that a Chinese businessman has been accused of spying. Just how widespread is state-backed…
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What next for Britain’s Syrian refugees? – Politics Weekly UK
The UK government has announced it is suspending Syrian asylum claims, after the fall of the decades-long Assad regime. So, what will happen to the Syrians who…
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How does the UK respond to the regime change in Syria? – Politics Weekly Westminster
The Guardian’s Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss how the UK government will approach the change of regime in Syria after the fall of Bashar al-Assad. And…
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Revisited: Carla Denyer and the Green party: four MPs v the climate crisis
The Green party made history in the general election, winning four seats for the first time. But how much will it be able to achieve in parliament when facing…
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Labour’s missions and what next for the Assisted Dying bill – Politics Weekly Westminster
The Guardian’s Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey look at why the government is laying out their ‘plan for change’ five months in. Also, after being voted through…
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MPs’ big assisted dying moment, and the people watching every move – Politics Weekly UK
As MPs prepare to vote on a bill that would, for the first time, pass assisted dying into UK law, what are the arguments on either side? The Guardian’s John…
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‘No alternative’: is Rachel Reeves channelling Thatcher? – Politics Weekly Westminster
The Guardian’s Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss how Rachel Reeves’s budget has upset businesses, as the annual CBI conference takes place. Plus, what is…
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Starmer and the farmer’s revolt – Politics Weekly UK
Thousands of farmers descended on Westminster this week, to protest against changes made in last month’s budget over inheritance tax. The government claim that…
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China, Ukraine and the assisted dying bill – Politics Weekly Westminster
Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss Keir Starmer’s attempts to reset the UK’s relationship with China at the G20. Plus, rows flare in the Labour party over…
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Britain, Ukraine and the climate crisis in Donald Trump’s world – Politics Weekly UK
After Donald Trump has announced his new defence secretary to be the former Fox News host Pete Hegseth, John Harris speaks to the Guardian’s defence and…
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Trump, Cop29 and Ukraine – Politics Weekly Westminster
The Guardian’s Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey look at the impact of president-elect Donald Trump’s victory in the US on the Labour party, defence, trade and…
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President Trump: Maga strikes back – Politics Weekly UK
Donald Trump is going to be president of the United States for a second time. The Guardian’s John Harris is joined by Jonathan Freedland, the columnist and…
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Can Kemi Badenoch save the Tories? Plus, the US election – Politics Weekly Westminster podcast
The Guardian’s Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey look at Kemi Badenoch’s plan to get the Conservatives back in power, and consider what she will be like as an…
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The budget: Labour returns to tax and spend – Politics Weekly UK
Rachel Reeves has finally laid out Labour’s spending plans in the party’s first budget in almost 15 years. The Guardian’s John Harris is joined by political…
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Can Rachel Reeves deliver a historic Labour budget? – Politics Weekly Westminster
The Guardian’s Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey look ahead to Rachel Reeves’s budget. Can Labour persuade the country it is on the right track or will criticism…
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On the road in Birmingham: can the budget save this bankrupt city – Politics Weekly UK
Ahead of the budget next week, the Guardian’s John Harris is in Birmingham, where the city council in effect declared itself bankrupt in 2023. He spends time…
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Labour wants your views on the NHS – Politics Weekly Westminster
The Guardian’s Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey look at Wes Streeting’s plan for a ‘national conversation’ on NHS reform. Plus, with the budget just 9 days away…
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Assisted dying: the arguments and the MP who wants change – Politics Weekly UK
The Labour MP Kim Leadbeater has introduced a private member’s bill on assisted dying for terminally ill adults. John Harris speaks to her about whether her…
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Can Labour woo investors while standing up for workers? – Politics Weekly Westminster
The Guardian’s Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey look at the government’s international investment summit, and how talk of slashing ‘red tape’ is going down among…
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Tories choose between Badenoch and Jenrick. Plus, Labour’s reset – Politics Weekly UK
Kemi Badenoch or Robert Jenrick will be the next leader of the Conservatives, after MPs selected the pair to go to a final vote before party members. But who…
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How Sue Gray was ousted – Politics Weekly Westminster
The Guardian’s Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss what led to the resignation of Keir Starmer’s chief of staff. Plus, the Conservative leadership candidates…
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Tory leadership contenders square off at conference – Politics Weekly UK
The Conservative leadership hopefuls took to the stage for the Tory party conference finale on Wednesday. John Harris is joined by the Guardian political…
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Kemi Badenoch dominates as Tory conference starts – Politics Weekly Westminster
The Guardian’s Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey are in Birmingham this week for the Conservative party conference, where the four leadership candidates will get…
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Starmer’s speech: Banger or word salad? – Politics Weekly UK
Keir Starmer has made his first conference speech as prime minister, hoping he can persuade the country there is light at the end of the tunnel. But did it…
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Labour in crisis at conference? – Politics Weekly Westminster
The Guardian’s Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey are in Liverpool this week for the Labour party conference. Can the government shake off headlines about donations…
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‘Frockgate’ and Starmer’s love-in with Meloni – Politics Weekly UK
The row over ‘frockgate’ continues to trouble the prime minister this week, while his decision to visit his far-right Italian counterpart, Giorgia Meloni, has…
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Politics Weekly Westminster: Starmer meets Meloni
The Guardian’s Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey talk about Keir Starmer’s trip to Rome to meet Italy’s far-right PM, Giorgia Meloni, and discuss migrant boat…
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Winter fuel allowance cut: who voted for this? – Politics Weekly UK
The government saw off a rebellion over its plans to cut winter fuel allowance this week. John Harris speaks to Caroline Abrahams from Age UK about what this…
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Politics Weekly Westminster: Winter fuel payments test for Labour
The Guardian’s Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey talk about Labour’s first big test in parliament over their winter fuel payments policy. Plus, will Keir Starmer’s…