Politics Weekly
Political analysis from the Guardian and Observer's top journalists and commentators.
The Irish border, SNP conference and emotions in politics – Politics Weekly podcast
Heather Stewart is joined by Charles Grant, Katy Hayward and Lisa O’Carroll to discuss one of the toughest issues yet to be resolved in the Brexit negotiations: the Irish border. Also this week: Libby Brooks reports from the SNP conference in Glasgow and William Davies discusses his book Nervous States:…
Responding to Corbyn at the Conservative conference – Politics Weekly podcast
Pippa Crerar is joined by Giles Kenningham, Katy Balls, Jessica Elgot and Andrew Gimson at the Conservative party conference in Birmingham. Plus we ask the Tory faithful: why does Boris Johnson still have such a hold on the party?. Please support our work and help us keep the world informed…
Can Brexit ever happen? Brexit Means… podcast
Brexit Means… is back with a recap of what has – and hasn’t – been happening. Please support our work and help us keep the world informed. To fund us, go to https://www.theguardian.com/give/podcast
Walking the Brexit tightrope at Labour conference – Politics Weekly podcast
Heather Stewart is joined from the Labour party conference in Liverpool by Ellie Mae O’Hagan, Dan Sabbagh, Pippa Crerar and Leigh Drennan. It was a week in which a struggle over Brexit strategy dominated and radical policies emerged. Please support our work and help us keep the world informed. To…
The great crash of 2008: how a crisis went to waste – Politics Weekly podcast
What lessons have been learned a decade on from the financial crisis?. Please support our work and help us keep the world informed. To fund us, go to https://www.theguardian.com/give/podcast
Boundary changes, deselection threats and the Daily Mail – Politics Weekly podcast
Pippa Crerar is joined by Rafael Behr, Dawn Foster and Jim Waterson to discuss the government’s proposals to redraw the political map of UK constituencies. Plus: as a new editor takes over at the Daily Mail, we explore just how much political power comes with the job. Please support our…
Are Tory MPs ready to chuck Chequers? – Politics Weekly podcast
Heather Stewart is joined by Katy Balls, Randeep Ramesh and Polly Toynbee to discuss a turbulent summer which did not go completely to plan for any of the party leaders. Plus we hear from Prof John Curtice on new research into public attitudes to Brexit. Please support our work and…
Stockpiling for Brexit and summer reading – Politics Weekly podcast
Pippa Crerar is joined by Tom Baldwin, Sonia Sodha and Jill Rutter to discuss the government’s Brexit contingency plans. Plus MPs and our panel pick their summer reading lists. Please support our work and help us keep the world informed. To fund us, go to https://www.theguardian.com/give/podcast
The Brexiters strike back – Politics Weekly podcast
Heather Stewart is joined by Jessica Elgot, Katy Balls and Jonathan Lis to discuss another febrile week of Brexit parliamentary standoffs. Plus David Smith on the now infamous Trump-Putin press conference. Please support our work and help us keep the world informed. To fund us, go to https://www.theguardian.com/give/podcast
Rows, resignations and Trump's arrival – Politics Weekly podcast
Heather Stewart is joined by Jonathan Freedland, Ian Dunt, Madeline Grant and Matthew Goodwin in a chaotic week for the government. It began with the resignation of David Davis and Boris Johnson and ended in a diplomatic firestorm with the arrival of President Donald Trump. Please support our work and…
Chequers summit, NHS at 70 and Trump's visit – Politics Weekly podcast
Pippa Crerar is joined by Mark Wallace, Henry Newman and Zoe Williams to discuss Theresa May’s latest make-or-break Brexit summit. Plus: the NHS at 70 and former Obama adviser Ben Rhodes on the US-UK ‘special relationship’ in the Trump era. Please support our work and help us keep the world…
Cabinet disunity, politeness and the importance of evidence – Politics Weekly podcast
Pippa Crerar is joined by Jennifer Rankin, Rafael Behr, Sonia Sodha and Randeep Ramesh to discuss the EU summit, cabinet disunity, civlity in politics and the tension between gut feelings and evidence in policymaking. Please support our work and help us keep the world informed. To fund us, go to…
Labour Live and the future of Corbynism – Politics Weekly podcast
Heather Stewart is joined by Laura Parker, Dan Sabbagh and Matt Zarb-Cousin to discuss how Corbynism can maintain the energy among its supporters displayed during the last election. Plus: is there a better way to organise the welfare state? Hilary Cottam discusses her book Radical Help. Please support our work…
Grenfell memorial, Brexit brinkmanship and open Scotland – Politics Weekly podcast
Pippa Crerar is joined by Jessica Elgot, Sam Lowe and Allie Renison to discuss a week of Brexit showdowns. Plus: Robert Booth on the Grenfell anniversary and Libby Brooks on why the SNP is promoting immigration as anti-immigrant sentiment grows elsewhere in Europe. Please support our work and help us…
General election anniversary - Politics Weekly podcast
Heather Stewart is joined by Jill Rutter, Ryan Shorthouse and Gaby Hinsliff to discuss changes to the political landscape since the 2017 election; Jessica Elgot presents spinners’ and MPs’ memories of election night. Plus, Helen Pidd on Chris Grayling, a disastrous timetable change and who pays for rail chaos?. Please…
Can the Tories reach young voters? – Politics Weekly podcast
Jessica Elgot is joined by Will Tanner, Katy Balls and Rebecca Lowe to discuss a raft of new Conservative thinktanks formulating plans to connect with young voters. Plus author David Graeber discusses meaningless work and his new book Bullshit Jobs. Please support our work and help us keep the world…
Ireland's abortion referendum – Politics Weekly podcast
Pippa Crerar is joined by Eoin Carolan, Lisa O’Carroll, Sinéad Baker and Jim Waterson to discuss this week’s referendum in Ireland. Plus Vikram Dodd on how Sajid Javid has been received by the police and Mark Lilla on Democrats, the left and identity politics. Please support our work and help…
Grenfell inquiry to begin taking evidence – Politics Weekly podcast
Pippa Crerar is joined by Robert Booth, Dawn Foster and Deborah Coles to discuss the Grenfell Tower fire inquiry which begins taking evidence next week. Plus economist Dambisa Moyo on how to fix the crises in global democracy and Libby Brooks on the SNP’s deputy leadership election. Please support our…
The generational wealth gap – Politics Weekly podcast
Heather Stewart is joined by Torsten Bell, Iman Amrani and Sonia Sodha to discuss proposals for addressing the growing wealth gap between Britain’s young and older generations. Also this week: Anand Menon rounds up another frantic week of Brexit news. Please support our work and help us keep the world…
Rudd's resignation and local elections preview – Politics Weekly podcast
Pippa Crerar is joined by Katy Balls, Jonathan Freedland and Owen Jones to discuss the resignation of Amber Rudd as home secretary. Plus: local government expert Tony Travers previews this week’s council elections. Please support our work and help us keep the world informed. To fund us, go to https://www.theguardian.com/give/podcast