Politics Unpacked

Kemi Badenoch accuses Andy Burnham of contradicting himself on Brexit, after he said he didn’t want to reopen the debate about re-joining the EU, but wants to improve the deal struck by the Tories - has the PM walked into a Brexit booby-trap?

Hugo unpacks PMQs with The Times' Chief Political Commentator Patrick Maguire

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John Healey told his cabinet colleagues they must find more savings as Britain heads into an "economic storm" caused by high borrowing costs and energy prices - can his Budget balance the books while easing the cost of living?

Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Charlotte Ivers and Andy Silvester.

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Andy Burnham says he won't push for allowing Britain to join Europe's freedom of movement scheme without a referendum, but would like to see the UK rejoin the EU in his lifetime - but is he being clear on what he wants the relationship to look like?

Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Libby Purves and Patrick Kidd

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The government is urging the public to stockpile essential supplies, warning that conflict, climate disasters and cyberattacks could disrupt everyday life. But will people take the threat seriously?

Ryan Tubridy unpacks the politics of the day with Alys Denby and Michael Binyon

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The Chancellor's told The Times he wants his Budget to help what he calls “bloody-minded entrepreneurs” - but with the government having already lost the confidence of many businesses, can it win them back?

Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Juliet Samuel and Matthew Parris.

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Kemi Badenoch accuses Andy Burnham of failing to get borrowing under control, while Burnham insists he’s prepared to make tough decisions.

Hugo unpacks PMQs with Cindy Yu, former adviser to Rachel Reeves Matt Pound, and Stefan Boscia.

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The government wants to cap private parking fines, arguing that fixing life's small annoyances is important - but are they really just trying to distract us from the big issues facing the country?

Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Charlotte Ivers and James Marriott.

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The Prime Minister writes in the Times about the "economic catastrophe and moral failure" of one million young people not in employment, education or training.

But can he succeed where Keir Starmer failed and convince Labour MPs that welfare reform is needed?

Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Libby Purves and Sebastian Payne.

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Andy Burnham parks his tank on the SNP’s lawn, challenging John swinney to work with him on devolution - but is this an offer of cooperation, or is it mostly political fighting talk?

Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with Michael Binyon and Alys Denby.

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The Ukrainian President said he felt 'betrayed' by the US over the loss of access to Starlink. Andy Burnham has pledged to 'heal' the rift - but can he do so without American support?

Hugo Rifkind is joined by Sarah Ditum and Andy Silvester to unpack the politics of the day.

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