Politics Unpacked

Politics Unpacked

By Times Radio

Hugo Rifkind unpacks the the politics of the day - and the stuff that's even more important - with the brightest brains from the Times and Sunday Times.


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  1. Number 1: The Long Road to the Budget

    Andy Burnham has hinted at tax rises in the Budget, saying he “won’t be unrealistic” about the state of the public finances - but what do prime ministers mean when they talk about 'challenging' and 'difficult' decisions? Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with James Marriott and Charlotte Ivers Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  2. Number 2: Badenoch Reshuffles Her Team

    Kemi Badenoch has begun a reshuffle of her shadow cabinet, with high profile names including Priti Patel and James Cleverly out. What is she trying to achieve, and does the public know who any of them are? Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Sebastian Payne and Libby Purves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  3. Number 3: Burnham: Popular Or People-Pleaser?

    Andy Burnham tells the Times that the job of being prime minister is to be popular, rather than making a "fetish" of toughness. But does that mean avoiding difficult decisions? Hugo unpacks the politics of the day with Robert Crampton and Alice Thomson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  4. Number 4: Burnham On The World Stage

    A visit to Ukraine is Andy Burnham's first chance to prove himself on the world stage. Will he, like other former PMs, end up over shadowing his foreign secretary? Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Libby Purves and Sebastian Payne. Picture: Getty Images Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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  5. Number 5: Burnham's Balancing Act on Israel

    Andy Burnham is set to announce tough new sanctions on West Bank settlements, but is warned they could turn into a de facto boycott of the whole country. How does he balance the competing demands within the Labour party? Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Alice Thomson and Robert Crampton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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