Politics Unpacked

Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Robert Crampton and Jane Mulkerrins.

Has Andy Burnham come unstuck over the vexed issue of early prisoner release? Is it ever OK to call someone a traitor in politics? And what exactly is Anthony Albanese saying about melons?

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With the latest YouGov poll for the Times showing Labour nudging ahead of Reform UK, pollster James Johnson argues that Andy Burnham should seize his 'goldilocks moment' and call an election.

He joins Ed Vaizey, Charlotte Ivers and podcaster Jimmy McLoughlin to unpack the politics of the day.

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Andy Burnham is due to embark on his summer tour of the UK. Is it a good use of the prime minister's time, and is he already reheating old policy ideas?

Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with Libby Purves and Patrick Kidd.

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Andy Burnham has been advised to tone down his 'blokey' social media presence after posting a string of videos about football and the pub - but is the approach helping his image as a man of the people?

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

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A Cambridge professor's resignation has reignited the debate over diversity and standards in British universities. Has the drive for equality gone too far?

Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with Matthew Syed and Sarah Ditum.

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Kemi Badenoch defended the Conservative Party's decision to select a former neo-Nazi as a council candidate in Somerset. But after banishing Tory 'wets' like former minister Grant Shapps - is this a double standard?

Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with Josh Glancy and Sonia Sodha.

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Westminster's favourite "will they, won't they" continues as Nigel Farage says he's open to talks with Rupert Lowe about reuniting the "patriotic right" - but is a deal really on the cards?

Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with James Marriott and Charlotte Ivers.

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Reform would send the Royal Navy to the Channel to stop migrants crossing on small boats. Will the announcement help Reform reverse its slump in the polls? And would the plan really work?

Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with Libby Purves and Jack Blackburn.

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President Trump is hailing a historic agreement to disarm Hamas, but some are sceptical it will work - can he deliver lasting peace in Gaza?

Ryan Tubridy unpacks the politics of the day with Manveen Rana and Alys Denby.

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Drought and wildfires have hit England during the fourth heatwave of the summer. Are politicians are keeping up with a changing climate?

Carolyn Quinn unpacks the politics of the day with Juliet Samuel and Andy Silvester.

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