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Politics Weekly

Political analysis from the Guardian and Observer's top journalists and commentators.
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489 Episodes
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Labour conference: is Keir Starmer’s offer enough? – Politics Weekly UK podcast

Keir Starmer has laid out his vision for a Labour party in power. The Guardian’s John Harris is at the conference in Liverpool, with the Greater Manchester mayor, Andy Burnham, the Guardian’s political editor, Pippa Crerar, and columnist Polly Toynbee UK politics live – latest updates. Help support our independent…
10 Oct 2023 30 min

Rishi Sunak’s conference speech – Politics Weekly UK podcast

Rishi Sunak has confirmed the Manchester leg of HS2 will be scrapped and replaced with transport projects in the Midlands and the north. But with the Conservative conference dominated this week by Priti Patel dancing with Nigel Farage, Liz Truss being treated like a rock star and endless tributes to…
4 Oct 2023 38 min

Suella Braverman and HS2 – Politics Weekly UK

Suella Braverman has grabbed headlines yet again, this time with her speech saying the west faces an ‘existential threat’ from immigration. And after more than a decade could HS2 finally be running out of road? The Guardian’s Gaby Hinsliff is joined by political correspondent Kiran Stacey and North of England…
28 Sep 2023 29 min

Rishi Sunak, net zero and Europe – Politics Weekly UK podcast

Rishi Sunak watered down some of his key green policies on Wednesday. Gaby Hinsliff discusses the changes with the Guardian’s political correspondent Aletha Adu. And as the Guardian launches its Europe digital edition, Gaby is joined by Europe correspondent Jon Henley to look at how politics is shifting, at home…
20 Sep 2023 27 min

Spies, China and dangerous dogs – Politics Weekly UK

The government has been rocked by allegations of a Chinese spy working in the heart of Westminster. The Guardian’s John Harris speaks to political editor Pippa Crerar and defence and security editor Dan Sabbagh about what this reveals about both our relationship with China, and factions within the Conservative party…
14 Sep 2023 35 min

Raac, Rishi Sunak and a reshuffle at Labour – Politics Weekly UK podcast

What a first week back for Rishi Sunak: Gillian Keegan can’t stop making gaffes as schools continue to find out if they have unsafe concrete in their buildings. The Guardian’s John Harris and Gaby Hinsliff speak to a headteacher whose school is affected. Plus, the Guardian political reporter Aletha Adu…
6 Sep 2023 40 min

Politics Weekly UK is on holiday – Politics Weekly UK

Politics Weekly UK is taking a break for the summer. John Harris will be back on Thursday 7 September, and in the meantime you can listen to our previous episodes here. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
31 Aug 2023 1 min

Politics Weekly UK is on holiday – episode round-up podcast

Politics Weekly UK is taking a break for the summer. John Harris will be back on Thursday 7 September, and in the meantime you can listen to our previous episodes here.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
16 Aug 2023 1 min

The best of 2023 (so far): Politics Weekly UK

Politics Weekly UK is on holiday for the next couple of weeks. But we’ve chosen some of our favourite interviews from this year for you to listen to. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
10 Aug 2023 34 min

Keir Starmer’s Labour: hope or despair? – Politics Weekly UK

Keir Starmer’s Labour party looks closer to power than at any point over the past 13 years, but where is the sense of optimism and vision for the future? The Guardian’s John Harris is joined by political reporter Aletha Adu and columnist Polly Toynbee. Help support our independent journalism at…
2 Aug 2023 38 min

Zac Goldsmith on the Tory green climbdown – Politics Weekly UK podcast

As images of wildfires, heatwaves and typhoons spread across the world, the UK government has hinted it could backtrack on its own green commitments. The Guardian’s John Harris is joined by the Conservative peer and former international climate minister Zac Goldsmith and the Guardian’s political editor Pippa Crerar to discuss…
27 Jul 2023 38 min

Selby and Ainsty: is this where Rishi Sunak flops? – Politics Weekly UK

The Selby and Ainsty byelection holds the highest stakes for Rishi Sunak and the Conservatives. Can Labour overturn a 20,000-plus majority? The Guardian’s John Harris goes to the constituency to see what people think. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
19 Jul 2023 32 min

There’s no money left (again) – Politics Weekly UK podcast

UK wages have risen at a faster pace than expected but inflation is still worryingly high. The Conservatives seem to be edging back towards austerity and Labour doesn’t want to offer ‘false hope’ on the economy. Is the politics of hope dead? The Guardian’s John Harris is joined by former…
12 Jul 2023 30 min

The NHS at 75: Unhappy Birthday? – Politics Weekly UK

The NHS turns 75 this week. But facing a staffing crisis, an ageing and unhealthy population, and increasingly poorer health outcomes for patients, what will be next for our beleaguered national health service? The Guardian’s John Harris discusses the possible treatment plans with Pat Cullen, the general secretary of the…
6 Jul 2023 36 min

Uxbridge, Johnson and the end of the Tory dream – Politics Weekly UK

Politics Weekly UK is on the byelection trail again, this time in Boris Johnson’s old seat of Uxbridge and South Ruislip. The Guardian’s John Harris is joined by Rafael Behr to speak to residents, businesses and the MPs David Simmonds and Steve Reed about what the battle for the former…
29 Jun 2023 41 min

Frome’s byelection battle: head or heart?– Politics Weekly UK

This week, Politics Weekly UK is in Frome in the south-west of England before one of three confirmed byelections. Against a backdrop of high inflation, painful mortgage rates and more allegations of Tory sleaze, the Guardian’s John Harris speaks to people about whether they think anyone is able to bring…
22 Jun 2023 34 min

Peerages and posh boys – Politics Weekly UK podcast

The Conservative party is not far from all-out war, from Rishi Sunak’s public criticism of Boris Johnson to Nadine Dorries decrying ‘posh boys’ for blocking her peerage. The Guardian’s John Harris is joined by political editor Pippa Crerar and the former Tory cabinet minister David Gauke to try to untangle…
15 Jun 2023 33 min

Starmer: hammering the left?– Politics Weekly UK podcast

Labour looks closer to power than it has been for the last decade, but as it nears the next election, some big tensions are starting to become clear. One is its plan for a green economy, another on the candidates being selected. The Guardian’s John Harris is joined by columnists…
8 Jun 2023 36 min

The Covid inquiry vs the Cabinet Office – Politics Weekly UK

The legal tug of war between the Covid inquiry and the Cabinet Office continues this week. Gaby Hinsliff sits in for John Harris, and talks to the former Downing Street chief of staff Gavin Barwell and the former chief prosecutor Nazir Afzal about the possible reasons for the government’s position…
1 Jun 2023 29 min
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