Politics Weekly
Political analysis from the Guardian and Observer's top journalists and commentators.
HS2 chugging along despite Tory opposition: Politics Weekly podcast
Heather Stewart and the panel discuss HS2, cabinet reshuffles, Sinn Féin’s victory and the Labour leadership campaign latest. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
Does Johnson 'understand' climate change? – Politics Weekly podcast
Rowena Mason and the panel discuss the launch of the COP 26 global climate change conference, the pledge for Labour party reform from leadership candidates and this week’s press boycott at No 10. Plus: Paul Owen on the chaos for the Democrats in Iowa.. Help support our independent journalism at…
Britain finally divorces the EU: Politics Weekly podcast
Heather Stewart rings in the end of an era as Brexit seems all but done. She chats to Jennifer Rankin, Andrew Fisher and James Kirkup about what Britain will look like after 31 January. Plus, the panel discuss whether the Labour leadership candidates are focusing on the right issues.. Help…
Stormont gets to work: Politics Weekly podcast
Heather Stewart is joined by Rory Carroll, Henry McDonald, Jill Rutter and Jonathan Isaby to discuss the Northern Ireland Assembly reopening, as well as the latest on Brexit and the Labour leadership campaign. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
Where does the UK stand?: Politics Weekly podcast
Rowena Mason is joined by Dan Sabbagh, James Johnson and Anoosh Chakelian to discuss the latest on Iran, the Labour leadership campaign and Brexit. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
What to expect in 2020 – Politics Weekly podcast
The Guardian’s political editor, Heather Stewart, rings in the new year and looks at what to expect on the podcast in 2020. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
A Christmas message - Politics Weekly podcast
The Guardian’s political editor, Heather Stewart, teases the return of the podcast in the new year. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
Brexit is getting done – Politics Weekly podcast
Heather Stewart is joined by Laura Parker, Robert Colvile and Matthew Holehouse to look ahead to an intense Labour leadership race, and what lengths the Tories may go to make sure the UK leaves the EU in 2020. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
What happened on election night? Politics Weekly Extra – podcast
In this Politics Weekly Extra episode, Anushka Asthana discusses the political reactions as the results of the general election came in across the UK. The Conservative party won a large majority, giving Boris Johnson a historic victory Election reaction – live updates. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
It's the final countdown – Politics Weekly podcast
As the general election campaign draws to a close, Rowena Mason is joined by Jennifer Williams, Will Tanner and Chris Prosser to try to predict which way the election will go, and ponder what life might be like when it’s over. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
All fun ... but how many games at the Nato summit? Politics Weekly podcast
Rowena Mason is joined by Joe Twyman, Marie Le Conte and Joe Owen to look at how influential President Trump may be on next week’s election. Plus, Rajeev Syal reports on how BAME voters might dictate some crucial swing seats across the country.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
100 years of women reporting in Westminster – Politics Weekly special
On 1 December 1919 a female MP took a seat in the House of Commons for the first time. Political correspondent Kate Proctor went on a mission to find out more about the first women who reported from the press gallery that day, and the many that followed in their…
Sorry seems to be the hardest word – Politics Weekly podcast
Heather Stewart is joined by Polly Mackenzie, James Morris, and Andrew Gimson. Plus: Kate Proctor calls in from the Labour campaign trail and Peter Walker explains why the Lib Dem campaign is struggling. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
When Johnson met Corbyn – Politics Weekly podcast
Heather Stewart is joined by Ayesha Hazarika, Paul Harrison and Will Jennings to pick apart the ITV debate. Plus, Rowena Mason calls in from the Tory battlebus and Peter Walker reports from the Green party’s manifesto launch. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
Hey big spender(s) – Politics Weekly podcast
Heather Stewart is joined by the Guardian’s economics editor Larry Elliott, Momentum’s national coordinator Laura Parker, and professor of politics at Queen Mary University of London Tim Bale to separate fact from fiction in parties’ campaign spending promises. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
Tough start for the Tories: Politics Weekly podcast
Heather Stewart is joined by Katy Balls, Anoosh Chakelian, and Jon Mellon of the British Election Study to discuss how everyone’s general election campaigns have gone so far. Plus, Peter Walker reports from the Brexit party’s official launch. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
Deck the polls with boughs of holly – Politics Weekly podcast
Rowena Mason is joined by Michael Savage, Ellie Mae O’Hagan and Mark Wallace to discuss the potential victors of the looming election. Also, Kate Proctor sits in on a focus group of leave and remain voters in Watford. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
Yeah but, no but: Politics Weekly podcast
Heather Stewart is joined by Polly Toynbee, Jill Rutter and Tom McTague to discuss what Boris Johnson will do after parliament voted to reject his timetable for the passage of the Brexit withdrawal bill. Peter Walker also reports on who’s in the running to be the next Speaker of the…
Brexit deal back from the brink – Politics Weekly podcast
Heather Stewart is joined by Katy Hayward, James McGrory and Torsten Bell to discuss whether or not Boris Johnson has prevented the UK from crashing out of the EU. Kate Proctor also reports from the SNP conference, where there were fresh calls for a second Scottish independence referendum. Help support…
The Brexit deal: dead or alive? - Politics Weekly podcast
Rowena Mason is joined by Jennifer Rankin in Brussels, Anand Menon and Paula Surridge to discuss the potential for a Brexit agreement given relations between the UK and the EU have soured this week. Peter Walker then gives the latest on how MPs feel about the Extinction Rebellion activists. Help…