In a special episode of Political Frenemies, Lib Dem commentator Mathew Hulbert and former Tory adviser Chris Newton unpack the shock resignation of Keir Starmer and the dramatic arrival of Andy Burnham at Westminster. Can Burnham unite Labour and the country, or will rivals emerge to challenge his path to power? Expect sharp disagreements, insider insights, and plenty of friendly fire as the frenemies tackle one of the biggest political stories in a generation.

In a special by-election edition of Political Frenemies, former Tory adviser Chris Newton and Lib Dem activist Mathew Hulbert are joined by Lib Dem YouTuber Andy Chandler and former Labour adviser Matt Lloyd to dissect the dramatic Makerfield by-election. Why did Andy Burnham emerge victorious, what does the result mean for Keir Starmer’s leadership, and could Burnham really be on a path to Number 10? The panel also turns its attention north to analyse the Conservatives’ win in Aberdeen South, before Mathew reports back from the Better Transport Conference with the latest on the future of Britain's transport policy. Expect sharp analysis, lively debate, and plenty of political sparring from four commentators who rarely agree on anything.

Lib Dem commentator Mathew Hulbert and former Tory defence adviser Chris Newton are joined once again by Conservative commentator and councillor Matthew Goodwin-Freeman. This week, they unpack the extraordinary resignations of Defence Secretary John Healey and Armed Forces Minister Al Carns, whose dramatic departures over military spending have plunged Keir Starmer into the gravest crisis of his premiership to date and reignited speculation about Labour's leadership future. The panel also examines the fallout from the horrific Belfast knife attack, and the anti-immigration riots unrest that followed. Finally, they turn their attention to the Liberal Democrats' strategy review. So grab a drink, pick a side, and join the conversation as Political Frenemies takes on the biggest stories shaping Britain this week.

On this episode of Political Frenemies, former Tory adviser Chris Newton and Lib Dem commentator Mathew Hulbert clash and converge over the biggest stories shaping British politics. Fresh from the recent Compass conference, Mathew reports from the front lines of progressive thinking as the pair debate whether the fractured left can ever truly unite behind a common agenda. They also dissect the political fallout from the Henry Nowak case, asking what the reaction reveals about Britain's political culture, before turning to the latest release of the Mandelson files and what their contents tell us about internal tensions within the Labour government. Sharp analysis, lively disagreement, and a healthy dose of political scepticism throughout.

On this week’s episode of Political Frenemies, Lib Dem commentator Mathew Hulbert and former Tory adviser Chris Newton are joined once again by Yellow Rebel host Andy Chandler to dissect Tony Blair’s headline-grabbing intervention and Alan Milburn’s stark report on youth unemployment, asking whether the Blairites still wield influence inside the Labour Party — or whether New Labour has finally become politically irrelevant. The trio also dive into mounting tensions inside Reform UK, exploring the potential fault lines between Robert Jenrick and Zia Yusuf, before assessing whether the emerging Restore Britain movement could threaten Reform’s momentum in Makerfield. Finally, they turn north of the border to unpack Peter Murrell’s guilty plea over embezzled SNP funds — and debate what the scandal could mean for the future of the party.Check out Andy's channel and watch out for his episode with Mathew on whether Britain has become ungovernable. https://www.youtube.com/@TheYellowRebel

On this week’s Political Frenemies, former Tory adviser Chris Newton and Lib Dem commentator Mathew Hulbert are joined once again by Tory councillor and commentator Matthew Goodwin-Freeman for a no-holds-barred tour through another chaotic week in Westminster. With Labour gripped by mounting questions over its leadership and Andy Burnham signalling his return to frontline parliamentary politics, the trio dissect the power struggles reshaping Britain’s political landscape. They also unpack Kemi Badenoch’s fiery King’s Speech broadside, Zack Polanski’s bruising few days in Green politics, and ask whether the Liberal Democrats are quietly giving up on urban Britain in pursuit of a different electoral coalition. Sharp analysis, lively disagreements, and plenty of political sparring guaranteed.

Former Tory adviser Chris Newton and Lib Dem commentator Mathew Hulbert react to the resignation of Wes Streeting.

In this bonus episode of Political Frenemies, Lib Dem commentator Mathew Hulbert and former Tory adviser Chris Newton react to mounting calls from Labour MPs — and pressure from within government — for Keir Starmer to resign, and Starmer’s defiant refusal to go. As Westminster speculation intensifies, they discuss what the crisis means for Starmer’s future, the manoeuvring among potential Labour successors, and the wider implications for British politics.

In this BONUS episode of Political Frenemies, Lib Dem commentator Mathew Hulbert and former Tory adviser Chris Newton react to Catherine West's ultimatum that if the Cabinet doesn't challenge Keir Starmer by Monday, she will start a Labour leadership contest. They also discuss Keir Starmer’s appointments of Gordon Brown and Harriet Harman to advisory roles, and what the moves could mean for Labour’s direction and internal politics.

As ballots are counted and political careers hang in the balance, Political Frenemies returns with its explosive Vote 2026 special. Lib Dem activist Mathew Hulbert and former Tory adviser Chris Newton are joined by Lib Dem YouTuber Andy Chandler and Green campaigner Daniel Laycock to dissect the drama, shocks, and power shifts of the local and devolved elections. From Labour’s mounting headaches and Reform UK’s insurgent momentum to Conservative soul-searching, Green advances, Lib Dem gains, and the future of the SNP and Plaid Cymru, no party escapes scrutiny. With sharp arguments, unlikely agreements, and plenty of political sparring, the team tackles the biggest question of all: after these earth-shaking results, can Keir Starmer still hold on to Downing Street?