Prime Minister Keir Starmer meets China’s President Xi calling for a “more sophisticated relationship” - but can both nations achieve that amidst global uncertainty?

Sam and Anne dive into the details, looking at who is on the trip and reflect on the “twists and turns” of the relations between the two nations.

Back in London, is the assisted dying bill on its last legs with the clock ticking on the time to debate and scrutinise the legislation in the House of Lords.

Plus, have the welfare reforms – led by Pat McFadden – been shelved for the foreseeable future?

As Keir Starmer touches down in Beijing – does the UK face a choice between a “golden age” or an “ice age” with its relationship with China?

Sam and Anne assess:

1. Will the Prime Minister have to pick a side between President Xi or President Trump?
2. How will he present himself on the trip, pragmatist or optimist?
3. Will alleged spying and hacking by the Chinese make a difference?
4. Should Sir Keir be globetrotting whilst domestic issues pile up?

Back in blighty, Sam has been on the ground in Manchester gathering reaction to the upcoming by election in Gorton and Denton – as some of the campaigns got started

As the Prime Minister prepares to fly off to China he leaves behind plenty of problems at home – including a snap by-election in Manchester – but what will he do about it?

Sam is on his way to the North West to see if Keir Starmer can navigate this moment of jeopardy, as some parties launch their campaigns for the Gorton and Denton seat.

Back in Westminster, the government makes a significant announcement on ground rents.

Plus, we have some exclusive polling looking at who could be seen as potentially doing a better job than Keir Starmer as PM – shockingly there is only one name in the mix.

After a weekend of will he or won’t he – Labour’s National Executive Committee decided to block Andy Burnham from standing in the upcoming Gorton and Denton by election – but has this move just ignited a massive internal civil war?

Sam and Anne reveal some of the details from the crucial NEC meeting – assessing how damaging the move could be and whether the argument to shut the door on Mr Burnham’s potential return to SW1 is robust enough.

Away from the red-on-red infighting, the policing white paper is published and a significant decision looms on whether to freeze ground rents.

After President Trump’s dramatic tariff climbdown at Davos, the Prime Minister and European leaders will be breathing a sigh of relief – but has it left more questions than answers and can the UK claim any credit for the change in position?

Sam and Anne reflect on a month - primarily dominated by foreign issues and U-turns - and discuss whether if it was a missed opportunity for the government to push its priorities at home.

The duo also ponder the view of business on Starmer’s premiership and if they are calling for a change in leadership.

Plus, the peers in the Lords back a significant bill to ban social media for under 16s.

Donald Trump finally descends on Davos despite a delayed flight – and is set to dominate the day at the annual get-together of the global elite.

Sam and Anne reflect on his mega press conference prior to his departure – where he criticised Keir Starmer on the Chagos deal once again – and ask whether the PM will be missed in the Swiss Alps.

Anne has the latest on the ground, gathering intel from across the economic and political spectrum on Trump’s antics and the British position as well as the insane cost of a carafe of warm white wine.

The duo also consider if there’s division or unity on a response to potential tariffs over Greenland.

Plus, on the domestic front is yet another red-on-red battle about to commence?

Sam and Anne started this episode wonder if Starmer and Trump relations were showing signs of being back on track.

And as they were recording – the latest Trump Truth Social post calls the UK Chagos Islands deal “an act of GREAT STUPIDITY”.

A move that’ll dominate the day – Sam explains how it’ll land in Westminster and Anne explains what people will be saying at Davos.

There’s also more u-turn talk after ministers confirm a consultation on banning social media for under-16s and Sam hears of possible changes to the plan to scale back jury trials.

After a weekend tariff assault by President Trump on the UK and Europe – triggered by the fallout from the U.S. ambition to buy Greenland – the Prime Minister rips up the agenda to hold an emergency news conference in Downing Street.

Sam in London and Anne in Davos to go through what options Sir Keir Starmer has on the table and assess whether the PM should retaliate or find a diplomatic way through the choppy waters?

Back in the Commons, Sam has the latest on the row over the Hillsborough law as the government pulls the legislation amid a battle with campaigners over how “watered down” the bill would be.

Plus, what’s in-store on the defection front this week after a late night move by Andrew Rossindell to Reform from the Tories?

Is the theme of anger and unhappiness dominating British politics and what, if anything, is the Prime Minister doing to quell the mood amongst his party and the public?

Sam has details of misery and irritation within the Labour ranks over plans to overhaul parts of the jury system to cut the courts backlog – but is another u-turn or rebellion on the horizon?

Elsewhere, will the assisted dying bill make it over the line before the Kings speech in May?

Is a former British Prime Minister about to be handed a senior role to oversee the governance of Gaza?

And, we get reaction from the shadow chancellor to the state of the UK's economy.

Another day and another u-turn – what does the climbdown on digital ID say about the credibility and authority of the Prime Minister?

Sam and Anne also get you up to speed on another government idea that you’ll have heard a lot about before – rail investment in the north of England.

Can links between big cities ever be improved?

And why is the Chancellor trying to whip up excitement like it’s not been mentioned before?