Adam Boulton and guests discuss a significant couple of weeks in politics in the UK and the US and look ahead to the political events of 2021.

They reflect on the shocking scenes in Washington DC as Congress prepared to confirm Joe Biden as the next US President, the free trade agreement between the UK and the EU and the latest on the Coronavirus pandemic as the vaccine rollout coincides with the majority of people in the UK in lockdown.

And they'll assess what's in store in 2021 with local elections, a transition of power in America, the COP Climate Change conference in Glasgow and a potential reshuffle on the cards.

Joining Adam this week are:
The co-founder of Britain Thinks and the author of 'Beyond the Red Wall' Deborah Mattinson, Professor of Politics at Queen Mary University of London, Tim Bale and Sky's deputy political editor Sam Coates.

Adam Boulton and guests review a significant political year choosing their people and moments of the past 12 months.

Coronavirus has dominated the political landscape and as well as the domestic developments, there have been some seismic moments in the US too.

Joining Adam in the final episode of 2020 are the journalist and author Rob Hutton, the comment editor of City AM Rachel Cunliffe and Sky News' chief political correspondent Jon Craig.

Adam Boulton and guests are on familiar territory this week as we await an outcome on talks about a post-Brexit trade deal between the UK and the European Union.
'Major differences' remain, we're told, after a meeting between the Prime Minister and the European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen in Brussels.
They DID agree for their negotiators to continue discussions and for a 'firm decision' to be made by this Sunday whether a deal can be agreed.

So what hope of a deal given the lack of optimism coming from both sides as we count down the days until the end of the transition period? And what can we expect from a no deal situation?

Joining Adam this week are:
the Director of the British Foreign Policy Group, Sophia Gaston; former Brexit Party MEP Martin Daubney; and Sky's chief political correspondent Jon Craig.

Adam Boulton and guests discuss the political fallout from the Tory rebellion over England's covid 'tier' system which replaced the national lockdown.

They also assess the delicate state of the Brexit negotiations as the end of the transition period looms.

Plus, was it 'thanks to Brexit' that the the UK was able to move quickly on regulatory approval for a vaccine?

And what about the timetable for a return to normality as Boris Johnson and Jonathan Van Tam appear to have somewhat different opinions on the months ahead.

Joining Adam this week are:
Comment and Features editor of City AM Rachel Cunliffe;
Author of “Democracy Under Siege: Don't Let Them Lock It Down!” and “Populism and the European Culture Wars” - Frank Furedi;
and Sky's chief political correspondent Jon Craig

Adam Boulton and guests assess the Chancellor's Spending Review with a particular focus on the decision to cut the international budget from 0.7 to 0.5 percent.

The move breaks a Conservative manifesto commitment and causes the Prime Minister some political discomfort with the threat of a backbench rebellion.

And what of the Brexit endgame? No mention of the 'B' word in Rishi Sunak's statement but plenty of discussion among the panel as they ponder what this week's events mean for 'Global Britain.'

Joining Adam this week are:
Contributing editor at The Mail on Sunday and former speech writer for David Cameron, Ian Birrell; the author of 'Deepfakes' Nina Schick and Sky's chief political correspondent Jon Craig

Adam Boulton and guests discuss the Prime Minister's 'relaunch' after the rather public behind the scenes battles in Number Ten. Where does the command lie in the corridors of power?

The plans were derailed somewhat by Boris Johnson having to self-isolate in Downing Street before apparently telling a group of Conservative MPs in northern England that 'devolution had been a disaster north of the border.' So what now for the 'United' Kingdom?

Joining Adam this week are the former Conservative Special Advisor Lauren McEvatt, the political editor of the Sunday Mirror Nigel Nelson and Sky's political correspondent Rob Powell

Adam Boulton and guests assess the fallout from the US Presidential election and examine what the near future holds for the UK's 'special relationship' with America under a Joe Biden administration.

They also discuss the challenges ahead on handling the coronavirus pandemic during a week in which we have edged closer to vaccine but also marked the sad milestone of 50 thousand Covid-related deaths in the UK.

Plus, what happened inside Number Ten that forced Boris Johnson's Director Communications to resign.

Joining Adam this week are:
The former British ambassador to the United States, Sir Christopher Meyer;
the chief executive of the Demos think-tank, and former special adviser to Nick Clegg, Polly Mackenzie; and Sky's chief political correspondent Jon Craig

Adam Boulton and guests discuss an extraordinary week for Labour as the party suspends its former leader Jeremy Corbyn following his response to a report by the human rights watchdog on anti-Semitism.

They also assess the state of play in the United States as America prepares to decide between another four years of Donald Trump or a change of direction with the Democrat challenger Joe Biden.

Joining Adam this week are Dr Kevin Yuill, Assistant Professor of History, University of Sunderland and co-author of "The Second Amendment and Gun Control: Freedom, Fear, and the American Constitution" and Sky's chief political correspondent Jon Craig.

Adam Boulton and guests discuss the devolution deals across England as the Prime Minister battles on several fronts over coronavirus restrictions.

They discuss the government's financial fight with Greater Manchester's Mayor Andy Burnham and assess how damaging this row could be to Boris Johnson particularly in northern England where red wall Conservative MPs have been in mutinous mood.

Also, divisions across the House as a Labour frontbencher apologises for calling a Conservative MP 'scum.'

In part 1, Adam is joined by Rob Lyons from the Academy of Ideas and Manchester-based journalist Angela Epstein and in part 2 by Sky's chief political correspondent Jon Craig.

Brexit and Covid collide on this week's episode as Adam Boulton and guests examine the political movements on both topics.
Boris Johnson's deadline for a free trade agreement is upon us and we're not quite in the so-called 'tunnel' phase of the negotiations. So where are we?
Also this week, more tension between the government, scientists and regional leaders over coronavirus restrictions as the Prime Minister favours localised lockdowns rather than a national equivalent.
Joining Adam this week are the Director of the British Foreign Policy Group Sophia Gaston,
Columnist for The Article Ali Miraj, Sky's Europe correspondent Adam Parsons and Sky's chief political correspondent Jon Craig.