Guardian Politics Weekly

Politics Weekly

Political analysis from the Guardian and Observer's top journalists and commentators.
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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 international relations. Plus Kiran heads to the Cop29 climate summit Support the Guardian today: theguardian.com/politicspod. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
10 Nov 26 min

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 host of Politics Weekly America, from Washington DC to ask how so many polls failed to predict his win. And back home in…
6 Nov 38 min

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 editor Pippa Crerar and political correspondent Kiran Stacey to discuss the fallout. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
30 Oct 37 min

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 of broken election promises on taxes dominate? Support the Guardian today: theguardian.com/politicspod. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
28 Oct 28 min

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, there is plenty of speculation on what will be in it and how departments are reacting to more cuts Support the Guardian today:…
21 Oct 24 min

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 go from four to two this week as Tory MPs vote before the final decision goes out to the membership. Help support our independent journalism at…
7 Oct 23 min

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 correspondent Kiran Stacey to discuss how they performed. Plus, John goes around the hall to see what the mood is really like. Help support our independent…
2 Oct 38 min

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 plenty of time to show off their credentials. Plus, Keir Starmer is dealing with international and domestic crises at once, can he cope?. Help support our…
30 Sep 26 min

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 work? John Harris talks the Guardian’s political editor, Pippa Crerar, and political correspondent Kiran Stacey after the speech. Help support our…
24 Sep 33 min

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 and internal rows? Plus what is the mood really like in the ranks?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
23 Sep 20 min

‘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 upset many in his party. The Guardian’s John Harris talks to the political correspondent Aletha Adu, who was travelling with Keir Starmer. Also, the Guardian’s Europe…
18 Sep 31 min

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 crossings. Plus, Pippa is in Brighton for the Lib Dem conference. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
16 Sep 23 min

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 winter will look like for millions of pensioners losing out. Plus, he talks to columnist Rafael Behr about whether the technocrats (Starmer…
11 Sep 31 min

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 trip to Washington be awkward after his decision on arms licences to Israel?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
9 Sep 28 min
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