Politics Weekly UK
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The Guardian's political podcast, with @johnharris1969.bsky.social @pippacrerar.bsky.social and @kiranstacey.bsky.social
What's it really like to be in the room with Vladimir Putin and Benjamin Netanyahu? And, what should the UK's role be in an increasingly unstable world? @pippacrerar.bsky.social and @kiranstacey.bsky.social sit down with Baroness Catherine Ashton... www.theguardian.com/politics/aud...
Catherine Ashton on the UK’s role in a changing world – podcast
Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey sit down in a special episode with peer Catherine Ashton to hear from the former EU commissioner and trade negotiator on what she makes of an increasingly unstable world....
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August 4, 2025 at 10:38 AM
What's it really like to be in the room with Vladimir Putin and Benjamin Netanyahu? And, what should the UK's role be in an increasingly unstable world? @pippacrerar.bsky.social and @kiranstacey.bsky.social sit down with Baroness Catherine Ashton... www.theguardian.com/politics/aud...
One year on from the riots of last Summer, @johnharris1969.bsky.social asks @sarakhandbe.bsky.social and @gabyhinsliff.bsky.social what we've learned. And, could they happen again? www.theguardian.com/politics/aud...
Summer riots: what have we learned a year on? – podcast
John Harris, Dame Sara Khan and Gaby Hinsliff discuss how last summer’s violence exposed the fragility of many communities – and what can be done to tackle today’s rising tensions.
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July 31, 2025 at 12:23 PM
One year on from the riots of last Summer, @johnharris1969.bsky.social asks @sarakhandbe.bsky.social and @gabyhinsliff.bsky.social what we've learned. And, could they happen again? www.theguardian.com/politics/aud...
This week, @pippacrerar.bsky.social and @kiranstacey.bsky.social sift through the government's plan to clean up the water industry, and, hold their own end-of-year prize giving ceremony for MPs... www.theguardian.com/politics/aud...
The big stink: will new watchdog clean up our waterways? – podcast
Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss the government’s plans to overhaul the water industry. Will they be able to clean up the waterways of England and Wales? And what could it mean for bills?
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July 21, 2025 at 2:58 PM
This week, @pippacrerar.bsky.social and @kiranstacey.bsky.social sift through the government's plan to clean up the water industry, and, hold their own end-of-year prize giving ceremony for MPs... www.theguardian.com/politics/aud...
Will Rachel Reeves have to raise taxes? @pippacrerar.bsky.social and @kiranstacey.bsky.social ask what options the Chancellor has, on the latest Politics Weekly... www.theguardian.com/politics/aud...
Have tax rises become inevitable?
Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey look at how Rachel Reeves is trying to reassure her party and the country about the state of the economy. Plus, as details of Donald Trump’s second state visit are confir...
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July 14, 2025 at 12:36 PM
Will Rachel Reeves have to raise taxes? @pippacrerar.bsky.social and @kiranstacey.bsky.social ask what options the Chancellor has, on the latest Politics Weekly... www.theguardian.com/politics/aud...
Following last week's u-turn over the government's Welfare Bill, @pippacrerar.bsky.social and @kiranstacey.bsky.social look at what could be the next battleground for Labour MPs: children's SEND provisions www.theguardian.com/politics/aud...
Is Send the next battleground for Labour? – Politics Weekly UK
Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss why backbenchers and campaigners are already gearing up for another fight, this time over children’s special educational needs and disabilities support
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July 7, 2025 at 1:53 PM
Following last week's u-turn over the government's Welfare Bill, @pippacrerar.bsky.social and @kiranstacey.bsky.social look at what could be the next battleground for Labour MPs: children's SEND provisions www.theguardian.com/politics/aud...
As Labour marks a year in power, another bruising U-turn has raised serious questions about the party's authority and direction. @johnharris1969.bsky.social asks @pippacrerar.bsky.social and @kiranstacey.bsky.social what went wrong? www.theguardian.com/politics/aud...
Unhappy birthday? Labour in turmoil after one year in government – Politics Weekly UK
John Harris is joined by Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey to talk through Keir Starmer’s first year in government and what might come next
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July 2, 2025 at 5:13 PM
As Labour marks a year in power, another bruising U-turn has raised serious questions about the party's authority and direction. @johnharris1969.bsky.social asks @pippacrerar.bsky.social and @kiranstacey.bsky.social what went wrong? www.theguardian.com/politics/aud...
As the government is forced to make 'major concessions' on its planned welfare bill changes, @pippacrerar.bsky.social and @kiranstacey.bsky.social talk through what went wrong in Number 10, and, if it'll be enough to stave off a further rebellion... www.theguardian.com/politics/aud...
How the welfare bill went wrong – Politics Weekly Westminster
Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss how the government was forced into backtracking on its plans to cut disability payments, and ask will it be enough to win over rebels?
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June 30, 2025 at 1:08 PM
As the government is forced to make 'major concessions' on its planned welfare bill changes, @pippacrerar.bsky.social and @kiranstacey.bsky.social talk through what went wrong in Number 10, and, if it'll be enough to stave off a further rebellion... www.theguardian.com/politics/aud...
How might the UK respond to the US strikes on Iran? @pippacrerar.bsky.social and @kiranstacey.bsky.social talk through the latest, on Politics Weekly Westminster www.theguardian.com/politics/aud...
UK walks diplomatic tightrope over Trump’s attack on Iran – Politics Weekly Westminster
Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss how Keir Starmer’s government is responding to the US president’s decision to launch attacks on Iranian nuclear sites. What might happen next? And what could it m...
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June 23, 2025 at 1:08 PM
How might the UK respond to the US strikes on Iran? @pippacrerar.bsky.social and @kiranstacey.bsky.social talk through the latest, on Politics Weekly Westminster www.theguardian.com/politics/aud...
On the latest Politics Weekly Westminster, @pippacrerar.bsky.social and @kiranstacey.bsky.social discuss what the UK's response to the Israel-Iran conflict will be, and, why has the government U-turned on whether to hold a national inquiry into grooming gangs... www.theguardian.com/politics/aud...
Grooming gang inquiry U-turn; and how will the UK respond to Israel-Iran conflict? - Politics Weekly Westminster
Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss the UK’s reaction to the Israel-Iran conflict. And, as Keir Starmer bows to pressure to launch a national inquiry into grooming gangs, why now?
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June 16, 2025 at 2:25 PM
On the latest Politics Weekly Westminster, @pippacrerar.bsky.social and @kiranstacey.bsky.social discuss what the UK's response to the Israel-Iran conflict will be, and, why has the government U-turned on whether to hold a national inquiry into grooming gangs... www.theguardian.com/politics/aud...
The Spending Review: was this Labour's relaunch? @johnharris1969.bsky.social @pippacrerar.bsky.social and @kiranstacey.bsky.social talk through what it all means... www.theguardian.com/politics/aud...
Reeves relaunches – but will it save Labour from Farage? – Politics Weekly UK
John Harris is joined in Westminster by our political editor, Pippa Crerar, and political correspondent, Kiran Stacey, to discuss the spending review and what it tells us about Labour’s plans and prio...
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June 11, 2025 at 6:49 PM
The Spending Review: was this Labour's relaunch? @johnharris1969.bsky.social @pippacrerar.bsky.social and @kiranstacey.bsky.social talk through what it all means... www.theguardian.com/politics/aud...
The government has U-turned on its controversial Winter Fuel Allowance benefit. @pippacrerar.bsky.social and @kiranstacey.bsky.social chat through what the changes will mean, and preview this week's spending review... www.theguardian.com/politics/aud...
Winter fuel U-turn and spending review standoff – Politics Weekly Westminster
Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss the U-turn on winter fuel payments. Plus, they look ahead to this week’s spending review. And after its chair dramatically quit the party only to return 48 hours ...
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June 9, 2025 at 2:13 PM
The government has U-turned on its controversial Winter Fuel Allowance benefit. @pippacrerar.bsky.social and @kiranstacey.bsky.social chat through what the changes will mean, and preview this week's spending review... www.theguardian.com/politics/aud...
The local elections that changed everything? On the latest Politics Weekly Westminster, @pippacrerar.bsky.social and @kiranstacey.bsky.social unpick what last week's elections mean, and what they tell us about where we're headed www.theguardian.com/politics/aud...
Farage here to stay: the local elections that changed everything– Politics Weekly Westminster
Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey go through the results of local elections and unpick what they mean
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May 5, 2025 at 1:17 PM
The local elections that changed everything? On the latest Politics Weekly Westminster, @pippacrerar.bsky.social and @kiranstacey.bsky.social unpick what last week's elections mean, and what they tell us about where we're headed www.theguardian.com/politics/aud...
With local elections taking place in many areas in England today, @johnharris1969.bsky.social is on the road in the Doncaster, to hear why Nigel Farage's Reform UK fancy their chances in this traditional Labour stronghold... www.theguardian.com/politics/aud...
‘Reform all the way’: on the road in Doncaster – Politics Weekly UK
Before this week’s local elections, John Harris is on the road in Doncaster – which could prove to be a canary in the coalmine for the government. Labour has been in power here for decades but this ti...
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May 1, 2025 at 11:07 AM
With local elections taking place in many areas in England today, @johnharris1969.bsky.social is on the road in the Doncaster, to hear why Nigel Farage's Reform UK fancy their chances in this traditional Labour stronghold... www.theguardian.com/politics/aud...
On the latest Politics Weekly UK, @johnharris1969.bsky.social , @pippacrerar.bsky.social and @kiranstacey.bsky.social unpick the chancellor's spring statement, and ask why a Labour government is making these choices... www.theguardian.com/politics/aud...
Spring statement: Should a Labour government be making these cuts? – Politics Weekly UK
John Harris is joined by Guardian political editor Pippa Crerar and political correspondent Kiran Stacey to unpick what was in the spring statement and what it will mean for you
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March 27, 2025 at 12:04 PM
On the latest Politics Weekly UK, @johnharris1969.bsky.social , @pippacrerar.bsky.social and @kiranstacey.bsky.social unpick the chancellor's spring statement, and ask why a Labour government is making these choices... www.theguardian.com/politics/aud...
How important will Rachel Reeves' Spring statement be this Wednesday? And, what can we expect to hear? @pippacrerar.bsky.social and @kiranstacey.bsky.social walk us through everything we know so far, on the latest Politics Weekly Westminster... Listen here: www.theguardian.com/politics/aud...
Spring statement: What to expect – Politics Weekly Westminster
Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey walk us through what we can expect to hear when Rachel Reeves makes her spring statement on Wednesday. With the government facing downgraded growth forecasts, rising borr...
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March 24, 2025 at 4:13 PM
How important will Rachel Reeves' Spring statement be this Wednesday? And, what can we expect to hear? @pippacrerar.bsky.social and @kiranstacey.bsky.social walk us through everything we know so far, on the latest Politics Weekly Westminster... Listen here: www.theguardian.com/politics/aud...
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Yes, it's the latest Politics Weekly UK: on the crack-of-dawn frontline in Greater Manchester with a care worker, in a sector that's close to deep crisis. Another one for Rachel Reeves podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/p...
A day on the frontline of England’s social care crisis – Politics Weekly UK
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March 20, 2025 at 7:49 AM
Yes, it's the latest Politics Weekly UK: on the crack-of-dawn frontline in Greater Manchester with a care worker, in a sector that's close to deep crisis. Another one for Rachel Reeves podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/p...
A day on the frontline of England's social care crisis: this week, @johnharris1969.bsky.social is on the road in Greater Manchester, shadowing one care worker's shift, and hearing just how fragile things are for adult social care... www.theguardian.com/politics/aud...
A day on the frontline of England’s social care crisis – Politics Weekly UK
An ageing population, a funding squeeze and a recruitment crisis have taken England’s adult social care system to breaking point. This week, John Harris is in Greater Manchester to find out what a day...
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March 20, 2025 at 9:56 AM
A day on the frontline of England's social care crisis: this week, @johnharris1969.bsky.social is on the road in Greater Manchester, shadowing one care worker's shift, and hearing just how fragile things are for adult social care... www.theguardian.com/politics/aud...
The government's planned cuts to benefits payments have led to major criticism from Labour MPs on both the front and back benches. So will they go ahead? @pippacrerar.bsky.social and @kiranstacey.bsky.social discuss on the latest Politics Weekly Westminster... www.theguardian.com/politics/aud...
Politics Weekly Westminster: the cabinet revolt over benefits cuts
Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss whether the backlash to the government’s planned benefit cuts will result in a U-turn. And which other departments could face eye-watering cuts?
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March 17, 2025 at 1:30 PM
The government's planned cuts to benefits payments have led to major criticism from Labour MPs on both the front and back benches. So will they go ahead? @pippacrerar.bsky.social and @kiranstacey.bsky.social discuss on the latest Politics Weekly Westminster... www.theguardian.com/politics/aud...
On the latest Politics Weekly Westminster, @pippacrerar.bsky.social and @kiranstacey.bsky.social talk to Energy Secretary Ed Miliband about Net Zero in the age of Trump, Heathrow runways and the UK government's path to a greener future www.theguardian.com/politics/aud...
Ed Miliband on net zero in the age of Trump – Politics Weekly Westminster
Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey are joined by Ed Miliband, the energy security and net zero secretary, to discuss Labour’s plans to tackle the climate crisis, the third runway at Heathrow and how secure...
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March 10, 2025 at 3:28 PM
On the latest Politics Weekly Westminster, @pippacrerar.bsky.social and @kiranstacey.bsky.social talk to Energy Secretary Ed Miliband about Net Zero in the age of Trump, Heathrow runways and the UK government's path to a greener future www.theguardian.com/politics/aud...
After a dramatic weekend, @pippacrerar.bsky.social and @kiranstacey.bsky.social look at whether Starmer's summit could help bridge the gap between the US and Ukraine... www.theguardian.com/politics/aud...
Will Starmer’s peace plan work after the Trump-Zelenskyy clash? – Politics Weekly Westminster
Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey reflect on the momentous events of the last few days, after the jaw-dropping exchange between Donald Trump and Volodymyr Zelenskyy. As Keir Starmer takes on a pivotal rol...
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March 3, 2025 at 3:10 PM
After a dramatic weekend, @pippacrerar.bsky.social and @kiranstacey.bsky.social look at whether Starmer's summit could help bridge the gap between the US and Ukraine... www.theguardian.com/politics/aud...
What was it like to be in the room when Starmer met Trump? @pippacrerar.bsky.social and @kiranstacey.bsky.social have a behind the scenes look, on the latest @politicsweeklyuk.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/politics/aud...
Special episode: Inside the room when Starmer met Trump – Politics Weekly Westminster
Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey have a behind-the-scenes look at Keir Starmer’s trip to meet Donald Trump at the White House, after Pippa travelled with the prime minister to Washington DC. So, how was ...
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February 28, 2025 at 5:02 PM
What was it like to be in the room when Starmer met Trump? @pippacrerar.bsky.social and @kiranstacey.bsky.social have a behind the scenes look, on the latest @politicsweeklyuk.bsky.social www.theguardian.com/politics/aud...
This week, @pippacrerar.bsky.social and @kiranstacey.bsky.social discuss how Labour and the Conservatives are both responding to the threat from Reform... listen here: 'https://www.theguardian.com/politics/audio/2025/feb/10/can-kemi-and-keir-combat-the-rise-of-reform-uk-politics-weekly-westminster
Can Kemi and Keir combat the rise of Reform UK? – Politics Weekly Westminster
As Reform UK creeps up the polls, Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey look at how the Conservatives and Labour are responding to the threat from Nigel Farage’s party. Plus, will the government’s efforts to ...
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February 10, 2025 at 3:02 PM
This week, @pippacrerar.bsky.social and @kiranstacey.bsky.social discuss how Labour and the Conservatives are both responding to the threat from Reform... listen here: 'https://www.theguardian.com/politics/audio/2025/feb/10/can-kemi-and-keir-combat-the-rise-of-reform-uk-politics-weekly-westminster
On today's Politics Weekly UK, @johnharris1969.bsky.social asks @anandmenon.bsky.social and @gabyhinsliff.bsky.social about the EU, the US, and how much longer Keir Starmer can avoid picking a side... www.theguardian.com/politics/aud...
Starmer’s diplomatic dance with Trump and the EU – Politics Weekly UK
Keir Starmer is treading a fine line as he avoids picking sides between the EU and US. But with Donald Trump saying he wants to ‘take over’ Gaza and threatening to impose tariffs on the EU, can the pr...
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February 6, 2025 at 11:18 AM
On today's Politics Weekly UK, @johnharris1969.bsky.social asks @anandmenon.bsky.social and @gabyhinsliff.bsky.social about the EU, the US, and how much longer Keir Starmer can avoid picking a side... www.theguardian.com/politics/aud...
In a special extra episode of Politics Weekly, @pippacrerar.bsky.social and @kiranstacey.bsky.social are joined by veteran Conservative MP Jeremy Hunt to chat through life in opposition, trade wars, and what next for the Conservatives? www.theguardian.com/politics/aud...
Jeremy Hunt on Trump and the Tories’ future - Politics Weekly Special
Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey chat to the veteran Conservative MP Jeremy Hunt about how to handle Donald Trump’s trade wars, his new life in opposition, and what’s next for the Tories.
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February 4, 2025 at 4:45 PM
In a special extra episode of Politics Weekly, @pippacrerar.bsky.social and @kiranstacey.bsky.social are joined by veteran Conservative MP Jeremy Hunt to chat through life in opposition, trade wars, and what next for the Conservatives? www.theguardian.com/politics/aud...
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Back to Brexit?
Our latest #PoliticsWeeklyWestminster podcast on Keir Starmer’s trip to Brussels this week.
But how risky is seeking closer ties to the EU when Donald Trump is threatening a trade war?
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Our latest #PoliticsWeeklyWestminster podcast on Keir Starmer’s trip to Brussels this week.
But how risky is seeking closer ties to the EU when Donald Trump is threatening a trade war?
www.theguardian.com/politics/aud...
Back to Brexit – Politics Weekly Westminster
Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss Keir Starmer’s trip to Brussels this week, as he attempts a post-Brexit reset. But how risky is seeking closer ties with the EU when Trump is threatening a trade ...
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February 3, 2025 at 2:18 PM
Back to Brexit?
Our latest #PoliticsWeeklyWestminster podcast on Keir Starmer’s trip to Brussels this week.
But how risky is seeking closer ties to the EU when Donald Trump is threatening a trade war?
www.theguardian.com/politics/aud...
Our latest #PoliticsWeeklyWestminster podcast on Keir Starmer’s trip to Brussels this week.
But how risky is seeking closer ties to the EU when Donald Trump is threatening a trade war?
www.theguardian.com/politics/aud...