Politics Unpacked

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Politics Unpacked episodes

March 03 The Not-So-Special Relationship
Donald Trump says America’s relationship with Britain has changed, warning the UK is “not such a recognisable country” anymore. What's happened to Keir Starmer hugging the US president close?

Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Charlotte Ivers and James Marriott.
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33 min
March 02 Starmer's Iran Response Angers Trump
Donald Trump says he is "very disappointed" that Keir Starmer didn't initially allow the US to use British airbases to attack Iran - a position the Prime Minister has now reversed. Should the UK resist being dragged into America's war? And would that threaten the 'special relationship'?

Hugo Rifkind unpacks the news and politics of the day with Libby Purves and Sebastian Payne.
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35 min
February 27 Labour's 'Existential Crisis'
Zack Polanski has declared an "existential crisis for the Labour Party" following a "seismic" by-election victory in Gorton and Denton. But does the result mean it's curtains for Keir Starmer?

Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with Cindy Yu and Michael Binyon.

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34 min
February 26 Immigration, Student Loans, and Reform's Blue Box
Is there an economic cost to falling net-migration? Will there be another government U-turn on student loans? And does Andrea Jenkyns' blue box look more like a biscuit tin?

Hugo unpacks the politics of the day with Matthew Parris and Juliet Samuel.
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30 min
February 25 PMQs: The Last One Before The By-Election
In a rowdy session of PMQs before the Gorton and Denton by-election, Keir Starmer attacks both the Greens and Reform - but Kemi Badenoch accuses Labour of being the "paedo-defenders party".
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41 min
February 24 MPs Debate Former Prince Andrew
The House of Commons has long steered clear of debating the royal family - until today. MPs have been told they are free to discuss Prince Andrew, following his withdrawal from public royal duties, but what are the rules when it comes to debating a royal - and what, exactly, can they say?

Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Sarah Ditum and Patrick Kidd

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33 min
February 23 Will SEND be Labour's Next Rebellion?
The government hopes to tackle the sensitive and costly system for children with special education needs and disabilities (SEND) in England - but will Labour MPs support the reforms, or force Starmer into yet another U-turn?

Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Charlotte Ivers and Seb Payne.
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37 min
February 20 What Andrew's Arrest Means For The Monarchy
The royal family faces its biggest crisis in decades following the arrest of Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor, who has denied wrongdoing. Does this weaken the monarchy, or has the King done enough to separate himself from his brother?

Ed Vaizey unpacks the news and politics of the day with Alys Denby and Michael Binyon.
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29 min
February 19 Former Prince Andrew Arrested By Police
Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct whilst in public office. He's the first senior Royal figure to be taken into custody in modern history. He denies wrongdoing. Hugo Rifkind unpacks the story - plus the other politics of the day - with Megan Kenyon and Sarah Ditum.
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19 min
February 18 Reform Without Farage's Fireworks
Robert Jenrick sets out Reform’s economic case aiming to make the party credible. But without Farage on the stage, is it losing its radical edge?

Hugo unpacks the politics of the day with Janice Turner and Robert Crampton.
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30 min

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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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