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Politics Weekly UK
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Politics Weekly UK

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Guardian political columnist John Harris hosts a cast of voices from up and down the country as well as across the political spectrum to analyse the week’s political news. For US Politics with Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland, make sure to search 'Politics Weekly America' wherever you get your podcasts
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Pints & Politics UK

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Jonny Bentley and Adam Bragan are two British twentysomethings with an interest in all things politics. Pints & Politics aims to deliver an analysis of Britain's politics in a fun and digestible manner, as if you were having the discussion in a British pub! Breaking down current affairs, debating ethical issues and looking at America from afar. Debating. Educating. Entertaining (hopefully!).
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Rishi Sunak attempted to quash critics of his Rwanda plan with a surprise press conference today. Will it be enough to save him from his own party and electoral wipeout? And as Boris Johnson finishes two days of questioning at the Covid inquiry, did we learn anything? The Guardian’s John Harris is joined by columnists Rafael Behr and Gaby Hinsliff.…
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Rishi Sunak has tried to reassert control of his party and his migration policy in held a hastily-arranged press conference at Downing Street, following the resignation of Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick. Our UK Political Editor Kitty Donaldson gives us her reaction to Sunak's comments, and whether the vote on the Rwanda deportation bill next w…
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This episode of "Mid Atlantic" delves into the political and economic upheaval in Argentina following the election of Javier Milei as president. Host Roy Phil Brown and guest Daniel Schweimler explore the implications of Milei's victory for Argentine politics, the economy, and the broader South American context. Daniel Schweimler is an Al Jazeera c…
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Former Prime Minister Boris Johnson has apologised to victims and their families "for the pain and the loss and suffering" they experienced during the pandemic. Our reporter Emily Ashton tells us what he had to say on his first day of evidence to the Covid Inquiry and what it might mean for his legacy. Plus: Prime Minister's Questions focuses on th…
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Rishi Sunak has promised his government will start flying asylum seekers to Rwanda to be processed before the next election. But the only UK government plane landing there today was carrying the Home Secretary James Cleverly, who's trying to salvage the plan. Our East Africa Correspondent Ondiro Oganga is following the trip from Kigali. Before he l…
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Keir Starmer is making his first economic speech since the Autumn statement, where he's expected to set out Labour's economic strategy. The Leader of the Opposition is speaking at the launch of the Resolution Foundation's Economy 2030 Inquiry. The think tank says Britain is suffering from fifteen years of stagnation, making the average household £8…
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Reports of crimes targeting Jews, Muslims and Arabs have risen around the world in since the Oct. 7 Hamas attack on Israel, and the Israeli military’s retaliatory operation in Gaza. While previous conflicts in the Middle East also sparked a backlash outside the region, this time it is more intense and the wave of hate may be far from cresting, acco…
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Rishi Sunak is pledging £1.6 billion for climate projects, but will it be enough to restore the UK's green credentials at the COP 28 climate summit? Our Senior Executive Editor for Energy and Commodities, Will Kennedy joins us from Dubai to discuss. We reflect on the life of former Chancellor Alistair Darling with former Labour strategist Alastair …
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COP28 kicks off today with both Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak in attendance. Bloomberg's Ellen Milligan talks us through government plans to help fund the environmental transition and a potential tussle for influence between the opposition leader and Prime Minister. The money problems don't end there: Nottingham City Council is the latest local auth…
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Cop28 starts today in Dubai and its already shrouded in controversy. So what can leaders agree that will make a change to the planet? And in the UK how far away are we from a greener economy? The Guardian’s John Harris is joined by Green MP Caroline Lucas and former Conservative energy minister Chris Skidmore. Help support our independent journalis…
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It's been six months since Rain Newton-Smith was re-hired by the Confederation of British Industry and promoted to director general following a series of scandals. We speak to the her about steering the organisation through choppy waters, earning the ear of government and women in leadership. Plus: the highlights of a lively PMQs, as Keir Starmer q…
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Greece's Prime Minister, Kyriakos Mitsotakis, has expressed his "annoyance" after Rishi Sunak cancelled a meeting with him, apparently over comments the Greek leader made about the Parthenon marbles. Is this a minor drama or a major tragedy? Our Athens bureau chief Sotiris Nikas gives us the view from Greece. Plus: science minister Andrew Griffith …
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We ask the Prime Minister about tax cuts, tackling small boats and fighting antisemitism. He speaks to Bloomberg's Francine Lacqua ahead of the government's Global Investment Summit, and we get analysis from our UK government reporter Joe Mayes. Plus: Some in Westminster think too much power is concentrated in the hands of the Bank of England. Geor…
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The Bank of England continues to worry about "stubborn" price pressures, but is the government's economic policy making their job harder? We delve into the consequences of Jeremy Hunt's tax cuts with our UK politics reporter Joe Mayes, and founder of Tax Policy Associates Dan Neidle. Plus: Rishi Sunak has pledged to reduce the level of migration, b…
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The dust is still settling on Jeremy Hunt's Autumn Statement, but what do his choices mean for Labour as it looks to form the next government? We have analysis from our senior UK economist Dan Hanson and Money Distilled columnist John Stepek. Plus: the director of think tank Labour Together, Josh Simons, on exactly how the opposition is weighing to…
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Jeremy Hunt’s much anticipated autumn statement promised tax cuts and getting people back to work. John Harris is joined by the Guardian’s political editor, Pippa Crerar, and the former Treasury minister David Gauke, to assess what we heard Autumn statement 2023: key points at a glance OBR warns government finances face major headwinds until 2028. …
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This episode delves deep into the Vietnam War, specifically focusing on the My Lai Massacre. The guest, Marshall Poe, an expert historian on the Vietnam War, discusses the causes and implications of the My Lai Massacre, drawing parallels with modern military conflicts. He emphasises the complexity of war, the difficulty in distinguishing between ci…
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The Chancellor used the Autumn Statement to announce tax cuts for businesses and workers, including a larger-than-expected cut in the rate of National Insurance. The government's improved financial position was overshadowed, however, by the Office for Budget Responsibility cutting its economic growth forecast for next year to 0.7%. We bring you hig…
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Westminster is abuzz with speculation about tax cuts after Prime Minister Rishi Sunak said he's shifting his attention from inflation to the tax burden. There's also another economic reality that's been troubling the government since they took office: Britain's labour market malaise. We dig into the issue of welfare reform and how to get people bac…
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Prime Minister Rishi Sunak says his government can begin to cut taxes after hitting his goal to halve inflation this year, but how much can the Chancellor afford in this week's Autumn Statement? We get the view of two leading economists, and hear what business wants with the CEO of the Confederation of British Industry, Rain Newton-Smith. Also in t…
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After a tumultuous week, Rishi Sunak will be hoping next Wednesday's Autumn Statement will prove a turning point for his leadership. Our government reporter Joe Mayes and senior economics reporter Philip Aldrick have the inside scoop on what to expect. Also in the show: what makes a great political speech? Jessica Cunniffe, who wrote for two prime …
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Main Topics: Republican Party's Presidential Campaign: Analysis of the shifting dynamics after Senator Tim Scott's withdrawal. Focus on Donald Trump's lead, Nikki Haley's ascension, and the strategic implications for the GOP. UK Politics: A turbulent week, including the sacking of the Home Secretary, the recall of David Cameron, and the Supreme Cou…
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There's rebellion in the air in Westminster. Rishi Sunak is facing an uprising of right-wing MPs over his thwarted Rwanda deportation plan, while Keir Starmer is looking at the biggest challenge to his authority since he became leader, with more than 50 MPs voting against the Labour position on an Israel-Hamas ceasefire. Our Political Editor Kitty …
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The supreme court ruled on Wednesday that the government’s landmark Rwanda policy was unlawful. From Westminster, the Guardian’s Kiran Stacey and Patrick Wintour look at how consequential this could be for Rishi Sunak and his government. And our political correspondent Aletha Adu looks at how a Gaza ceasefire vote could divide the Labour party. Hel…
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The Supreme Court has ruled that the government's policy on deporting asylum seekers to Rwanda is unlawful. Our legal reporter Jonathan Browning explains what the ruling means for Rishi Sunak's pledge to cut illegal migration. Former Attorney General Dominic Grieve tells us MPs proposing to get around the ruling by excluding the UK's international …
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Rishi Sunak's refreshed cabinet meets today, but does the presence of new Foreign Secretary David Cameron bring back bad memories? We've assembled our own top team to look at the biggest questions raised by the former PM's return: Government Editor Alex Morales, City Editor Katherine Griffiths and Bloomberg TV anchor Tom Mackenzie join us. Also in …
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The former prime minister David Cameron has been appointed to the role of foreign secretary in Rishi Sunak’s cabinet reshuffle. The shock move will have taken the steam out of the prime minister sacking his controversial home secretary, Suella Braverman. But what are the wider implications? The Guardian’s Gaby Hinsliff is joined by the former No 10…
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Rishi Sunak has named former Prime Minister David Cameron as foreign secretary, a shock move after firing Home Secretary Suella Braverman. Bloomberg's David Merritt and Alex Wickham join us to discuss the reshuffle, which also saw James Cleverly become Home Secretary. Plus: Hanover Communications guru and former Conservative Party press officer Gav…
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Brief Summary: In this episode of "Mid Atlantic," host Roifield Brown and a panel of experts dissect the Democratic Party's significant victories in recent U.S. elections. The discussion covers various aspects, including the impact of local issues, the role of abortion rights, and the influence of President Biden's administration on these outcomes.…
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Suella Braverman's newspaper article criticizing the police has rounded off a week of controversy for the Home Secretary. But how should the Prime Minister respond? We get a view from Tony Blair's former political secretary John McTernan, now a senior adviser at BCW. He says it's better to sack Braverman now than be forced to do it later. Plus: How…
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Home Secretary Suella Braverman has been talking tough again over this weekend's planned march by pro-Palestinian supporters in London. We discuss what it means for the Prime Minister, the Met Police and voters, with Bloomberg's UK politics reporter Emily Ashton. Plus: driverless cars and roaming charges present opportunities and pitfalls for polit…
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Summary In this thought-provoking episode of Mid Atlantic, we dive deep into the historical roots and contemporary implications of the Israel and Palestine conflict, with a special focus on the events of 1948. Renowned Israeli historian Professor Benny Morris provides a critical examination of the conflict's history, the Palestinian refugee problem…
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Rishi Sunak set out his priorities for the year ahead in the king’s speech on Tuesday. But his home secretary, Suella Braverman, continues to grab the headlines with comments about the homeless and an awkward stand-off with the Met police over pro-Palestine marches. The Guardian’s Kiran Stacey speaks to former Conservative adviser Salma Shah and Gu…
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Rishi Sunak says the UK's debt is falling - one of his five key pledges. Only one problem: it isn't. Our Senior UK Economist Dan Hanson explains the current trajectory for government borrowing, and why it doesn't fit into the PM's narrative. Also in the show: a Labour shadow minister resigns over the party's position on the Israel-Hamas war. Our UK…
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The King's Speech laid out the government's lawmaking agenda in the run-up to the next election, with announcements around crime and policing, housing, oil and gas drilling and more. Our senior reporter Alex Wickham joins us to discuss why the speech might appear unambitious, and could pose problems for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. Plus: as James Cl…
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While Bloomberg Economics says the UK economy is likely already in recession, the Labour Together think-tank - set up by MPs including Rachel Reeves - is thinking about the future. Its Chief Economist Kevin Ferriter joins us in studio to tell us about how the party could boost home building and attract private investment. Back in the present, busin…
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According to new polling, Britons think politicians are exploiting culture wars. Bloomberg's Julian Harris compares the situation to the US, where even the most important issues can be dragged into a polarized debate. Plus: after a gloomy forecast from the Bank of England, what's the outlook for consumers? John Stepek, author of Bloomberg's Money D…
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This week's evidence to the Covid-19 inquiry has brought uncomfortable reminders of the chaos in government during the pandemic. Our reporter Emily Ashton takes us through what's been said, and what it means for Prime Minister Rishi Sunak. Plus, Elon Musk may have been the biggest star at the AI Safety Summit, but what counts as success for the gov…
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Besides the swearing, toxic workplace culture and misogyny, what have we learned from the Covid inquiry? Gaby Hinsliff talks to the Guardian’s political editor, Pippa Crerar. And our political correspondent Kiran Stacey tells us how significant the government’s first artificial intelligence summit will be. Help support our independent journalism at…
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Rishi Sunak has gathered big-name technology executives, including Elon Musk, for a summit on the safety of artificial intelligence. While politicians including Italy's Georgia Meloni and US Vice-President Kamala Harris are also attending, it's notable how many world leaders have skipped the event. Lizzy Burden and Tom Mackenzie are at Bletchley Pa…
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Keir Starmer has set out his stance on the Israel-Hamas war in a speech aiming to placate conflicting views within his party. Bloomberg's Alex Morales explains why Starmer made the speech and what he hoped to achieve. With the idea of a 'ceasefire' now a polarizing issue, Director of the British Future think tank Sunder Katwala joins to discuss if …
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We hear from a key adviser to Israel Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu as the country's military carries out its ground offensive into Gaza. In the UK, major protests and growing calls for humanitarian aid are reshaping Britain's political divides. Bloomberg's James Woolcock examines how the Sunak government and Labour party are responding. Plus: t…
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Some Labour MPs, councillors, and even the Mayor of London Sadiq Khan are unhappy with the party's leadership not calling for a ceasefire in the Israel-Hamas war. Could it affect support for the party among Muslim voters? YouGov's Patrick English joins us to discuss. Plus: Savvy savers moving their money around is causing headaches for UK banks. Ou…
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We dive deep into the heart of contemporary British issues and ethics with Calvin Robinson, a figure known for his provocative stance in the UK media landscape. As a clergyman and a critic of liberalism and metropolitan elitism, Robinson brings a unique perspective to the table, challenging the status quo and offering insights into the complexities…
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The Prime Minister says world leaders should hold back from regulating artificial intelligence until they've fully understood it. Connor Leahy, CEO of AI safety startup Conjecture, welcomes the UK's AI summit, but tells us that strategy is way too risky. Plus: the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is pushing the pensions industry get on with reforms aimed at …
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Israel vowed to ‘teach the UN a lesson’ in reaction to a speech given by the UN’s secretary general, António Guterres. The Guardian’s Gaby Hinsliff is joined by the paper’s defence and security editor, Dan Sabbagh, to discuss what this could mean for the conflict, and Guardian columnist Aditya Chakrabortty talks about the growing row in Labour over…
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Keir Starmer and Rishi Sunak both face growing internal dissent from MPs worried about a humanitarian crisis in Gaza. Ahead of Labour talks with Muslim backbenchers later today, Starmer chose to focus on housing in today's PMQs. Plus: one year on from entering Number 10, Bloomberg's David Goodman on how financial markets have viewed Sunak's time in…
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It's been a year since Rishi Sunak was chosen as leader of the Conservative Party, after the chaotic premiership of Liz Truss. In his victory speech last October, Sunak talked of a "profound economic challenge" facing the UK. A year on, we unpack the latest data on jobs and the economy with our Europe economist Ana Andrade. Plus, a warning from the…
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With the situation intensifying in Israel and Palestine, the podcast brings insights from Adam Block from Efrat Israel, Daniel Boardman, the Senior Correspondent for the National Telegraph in Canada, and Dr. Ibrahim Haroub from Hebron on the West Bank, a professor at Bethlehem University specialising in the Palestinian-Israeli conflict. The episode…
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Rishi Sunak is keen to pitch the UK as a switched-on tech trendsetter. But one week from the government's flagship AI summit, can the PM achieve his ambitions? Reporter Mark Bergen tells us the UK is a leader is some sectors, but there are plenty of challenges. Plus: the Renters Reform Bill, which will abolish 'no fault' evictions is debated by MPs…
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