Politics Weekly
Political analysis from the Guardian and Observer's top journalists and commentators.
Leicester lockdown puts government on notice: Politics Weekly podcast
Jonathan Freedland and Sonia Sodha break down a chock-a-block week for the government and opposition. Patrick Wintour explains the latest spat in the Commonwealth, and local councillors David Williams and James Lewis discuss council finance pressures post-Covid-19. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
England's independence day from lockdown: Politics Weekly podcast
Jonathan Freedland and Kate Proctor discuss Westminster’s easing of lockdown, Peter Walker updates us on housing minister Robert Jenrick’s troubles, and Miatta Fahnbulleh and Anoosh Chakelian discuss what’s next for the UK economy after furlough. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
A car crash week for Boris Johnson: Politics Weekly podcast
Jonathan Freedland and Frances Perraudin dissect the latest from Westminster. Lisa O’Carroll updates us on the Brexit talks, and the shadow health and social care secretary, Jonathan Ashworth, talks about the Labour party’s role in changing society. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
Politicians grapple with racism in the UK: Politics Weekly podcast
Jonathan Freedland and Heather Stewart discuss the latest from Westminster, and Patrick Wintour explains why the UK might regret its position on Hong Kong. Plus Joseph Harker and Haroon Siddique discuss why MPs on both sides of the political divide struggle to address racism. Help support our independent journalism at…
PM accused of 'winging' the Covid-19 response: Politics Weekly podcast
Sonia Sodha chats to Michael Savage about the latest in Westminster. Peter Walker talks to Lib Dem leadership candidate Layla Moran, and Rajeev Syal reports on the latest restoration plans for the Palace of Westminster. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
Johnson faces public and Tory revolt over Cummings: Politics Weekly podcast
Jonathan Freedland and Rowena Mason discuss developments in the Dominic Cummings scandal, and Robert Colvile examines the pandemic’s impact on UK-EU Brexit negotiations. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
Johnson goes awol as councils rebel: Politics Weekly podcast
Jonathan Freedland and Kate Proctor break down the latest news from Westminster, and Andy Burnham explains why this pandemic has proved the case for decentralisation of government. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
The UK stays alert, and confused: Politics Weekly podcast
Jonathan Freedland and Peter Walker dissect the latest news from Westminster. Ayesha Hazarika and Andrew Gimson explore the future of opposition politics and Simon Jenkins brings us back through 20 years of London mayoral elections. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
UK reports Europe’s worst Covid-19 death toll: Politics Weekly podcast
Heather Stewart and Kate Proctor discuss a particularly bad week for Boris Johnson’s government. Plus Frances Perraudin reports on how the response of devolved governments in the UK to Covid-19 might affect the future of the union. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
The prime minister is back – with a baby: Politics Weekly podcast
Jonathan Freedland and Rowena Mason break down another busy week in Westminster. Jonathan also talks to the new shadow home secretary, Nick Thomas-Symonds, and Jamie Grierson explains what’s next for Priti Patel. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
Virtual PMQs without a prime minister: Politics Weekly podcast
Jonathan Freedland and guests discuss a historic week in Parliament, as prime minister’s questions goes ‘virtual’, and the potential for economic reform post-pandemic. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
A government lacking answers: Politics Weekly podcast
Jonathan Freedland wraps up the latest from Westminster with Frances Perraudin. The Guardian’s head of investigations, Paul Lewis, talks about privacy concerns around the soon-to-be-launched NHS Covid-19 app. Plus, the new shadow chancellor, Anneliese Dodds, outlines her hopes for the future of the Labour party. Help support our independent journalism…
Who's in charge at No 10? Politics Weekly podcast
Jonathan Freedland speaks to Heather Stewart about the latest in Westminster. Plus: Jon Henley reports on the pandemic’s effect on populism in Europe and Rajeev Syal speaks to David Lammy about his new role and new book.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
The government fails to fix testing problem: Politics Weekly podcast
Rowena Mason chats to Kate Proctor, Andrew Fisher, and Jennifer Rankin about what’s happening in politics this week, including the latest Covid-19 measures, the Labour leadership campaign and how the UK and EU are navigating their first post-Brexit crisis Coronavirus – latest updates See all our coronavirus coverage. Help support…
Parliament closes and lockdown continues: Politics Weekly podcast
Heather Stewart looks at different aspects of the impact Covid-19 is having on political life in the UK, including anxiety and pressure on local government. Plus, Libby Brooks reports on the Alex Salmond trial.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
Where will we be after coronavirus? Politics Weekly podcast
Heather Stewart is joined by Miatta Fahnbulleh, Polly Mackenzie and Ryan Shorthouse to talk about the possible consequences of the UK government’s response to Covid-19. Plus, Rajeev Syal talks to the former head of the civil service Lord Kerslake about how Whitehall deals with a national emergency. Help support our…
Sunak delivers budget bonanza: Politics Weekly podcast
Rowena Mason is joined by Heather Stewart, Larry Elliott, Rachel Wolf and James Morris to discuss how the UK economy will fare. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
Crisis control at Tory HQ: Politics Weekly podcast
Heather Stewart is joined by Polly Toynbee, Matt Forde and Andrew Gimson to discuss the various crises embroiling the Tory government, from coronavirus to bullying claims. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
Dominic Cummings' war on the civil service: Politics Weekly podcast
Rowena Mason is joined by Marie Le Conte, Karin Robinson, Raoul Ruparel and Tim Bale to discuss turmoil in Whitehall, the US Democrats’ Super Tuesday, and the upcoming EU trade talks. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
Eugenics row rears it's ugly head in No 10: Politics Weekly podcast
Rowena Mason is joined by Faiza Shaheen, Helen Lewis and Will Tanner to discuss No 10’s hiring of advisor Andrew Sabisky, Labour’s deputy leadership race, and the importance of “difficult women” in Westminster.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod