Politics Weekly UK
The Guardian
289 episodes
Guardian columnist John Harris, political editor Pippa Crerar, and policy editor Kiran Stacey analyse the week's politics news
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Can Starmer stop Trump’s Ukraine sell-out? – Politics Weekly Westminster
Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey look ahead to a pivotal week of diplomacy for Keir Starmer as he prepares to visit the White House. With Donald Trump’s hostility towards Kyiv looming large over the three-year anniversary…
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What role could the UK play in ending the Ukraine war? – Politics Weekly
Donald Trump’s plans to end the war in Ukraine have taken centre stage this week. But, with Ukraine excluded from US-Russia talks, could they really accept what might be on offer? And what role will the UK and Europe…
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Is the assisted dying bill doomed? – Politics Weekly UK
The spotlight was back on the assisted dying bill this week after it was revealed that the requirement for a high court judge to decide on cases was to be scrapped. Those in favour of assisted dying say the change will…
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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 show voters it is…
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Special episode: Behind the scenes of David Lammy’s Ukraine trip
Almost three years after Russia invaded Ukraine, what is the situation like on the ground in Kyiv? And is there a path to peace? Pippa Crerar travelled to the war-ravaged country with the foreign secretary to find out.…
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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 prime minister…
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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. Help support our independent…
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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 Donald Trump is threatening a trade war?. Help…
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Fury over Reeves’ climate climbdown – Politics Weekly UK
In her big plan to get the economy growing again the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has prioritised growth over almost everything else. But at what cost? John Harris speaks to the Labour MP Clive Lewis about concerns that…
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Trump speaks with Starmer, and Reeves tries to reset – Politics Weekly Westminster
Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey talk through what Keir Starmer’s first phone call with Donald Trump since the inauguration means for the ‘special relationship’. Also, as the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, prepares for a big…
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Could the Southport attack have been prevented? – Politics Weekly UK
The government has announced a public inquiry into why authorities failed to stop Axel Rudakubana before he killed three girls in Southport. But is it enough to stop another such attack? John Harris asks the…
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The return of President Trump – Politics Weekly Westminster
Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey look at what Donald Trump’s second term in the White House might mean for the US, the UK and the world. And with the Gaza ceasefire in place, how close are we to lasting peace in the…
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Can Labour fix the broken NHS? – Politics Weekly UK
With A&E departments at breaking point and the NHS on its knees, what is the government doing to repair the health service? Will it be enough? John Harris hears from an emergency medicine doctor about the dire…
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Could AI save the UK economy? – Politics Weekly Westminster podcast
Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey look at just how serious warnings about the UK’s financial position really are, and what this means for the chancellor, Rachel Reeves. Plus, why the government is hoping AI could be the…
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Grooming gangs: do we need another inquiry? – Politics Weekly UK podcast
This episode talks about grooming, rape and trafficking, which some listeners might find upsetting. The government has resisted calls for another inquiry into grooming gangs. But with questions still unanswered, are…
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Elon Musk v UK Politics – Politics Weekly Westminster
The Guardian’s Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey are back in Westminster. This week, they discuss the tech billionaire Elon Musk’s fascination with UK Politics, and how much it matters. Plus, Labour’s new plan for the…
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Politics Weekly UK’s 2024 culture list
The Guardian’s John Harris gives his top book, music and TV recommendations from 2024.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
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Politics Weekly UK is on holiday
Politics Weekly UK is taking a break over Christmas. John Harris will be back on Thursday 2 January with his cultural highlights, and in the meantime you can listen back to our previous episodes here.. Help support our…
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Review of the year: how will we remember 2024? – Politics Weekly UK
John Harris is joined by the Guardian’s Politics Weekly Westminster hosts, political editor Pippa Crerar and correspondent Kiran Stacey, to look back at 2024 and ahead to what 2025 might bring. Help support our…
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Chinese spy allegations stun UK establishment – Politics Weekly Westminster
The Guardian’s Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss the news that a Chinese businessman has been accused of spying. Just how widespread is state-backed espionage in Westminster, and what does it mean for the UK’s…
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What next for Britain’s Syrian refugees? – Politics Weekly UK
The UK government has announced it is suspending Syrian asylum claims, after the fall of the decades-long Assad regime. So, what will happen to the Syrians who have made the UK their home? The Guardian’s John Harris…
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How does the UK respond to the regime change in Syria? – Politics Weekly Westminster
The Guardian’s Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss how the UK government will approach the change of regime in Syria after the fall of Bashar al-Assad. And, how deep are tensions between the Labour government and the…
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Revisited: Carla Denyer and the Green party: four MPs v the climate crisis
The Green party made history in the general election, winning four seats for the first time. But how much will it be able to achieve in parliament when facing the gravity of the climate crisis? The Guardian’s John…
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Labour’s missions and what next for the Assisted Dying bill – Politics Weekly Westminster
The Guardian’s Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey look at why the government is laying out their ‘plan for change’ five months in. Also, after being voted through the Commons, what next for the historic assisted dying…
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MPs’ big assisted dying moment, and the people watching every move – Politics Weekly UK
As MPs prepare to vote on a bill that would, for the first time, pass assisted dying into UK law, what are the arguments on either side? The Guardian’s John Harris speaks to two campaigners: Liz Carr, an actor and…
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‘No alternative’: is Rachel Reeves channelling Thatcher? – Politics Weekly Westminster
The Guardian’s Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss how Rachel Reeves’s budget has upset businesses, as the annual CBI conference takes place. Plus, what is the government’s plan for the welfare state and getting…
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Starmer and the farmer’s revolt – Politics Weekly UK
Thousands of farmers descended on Westminster this week, to protest against changes made in last month’s budget over inheritance tax. The government claim that this will affect a small minority of farms. But with slim…
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China, Ukraine and the assisted dying bill – Politics Weekly Westminster
Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss Keir Starmer’s attempts to reset the UK’s relationship with China at the G20. Plus, rows flare in the Labour party over the assisted dying bill. Help support our independent…
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Britain, Ukraine and the climate crisis in Donald Trump’s world – Politics Weekly UK
After Donald Trump has announced his new defence secretary to be the former Fox News host Pete Hegseth, John Harris speaks to the Guardian’s defence and security editor, Dan Sabbagh, who is in Ukraine. Plus, at Cop29,…
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Trump, Cop29 and Ukraine – Politics Weekly Westminster
The Guardian’s Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey look at the impact of president-elect Donald Trump’s victory in the US on the Labour party, defence, trade and international relations. Plus Kiran heads to the Cop29 climate…
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President Trump: Maga strikes back – Politics Weekly UK
Donald Trump is going to be president of the United States for a second time. The Guardian’s John Harris is joined by Jonathan Freedland, the columnist and host of Politics Weekly America, from Washington DC to ask how…
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Can Kemi Badenoch save the Tories? Plus, the US election – Politics Weekly Westminster podcast
The Guardian’s Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey look at Kemi Badenoch’s plan to get the Conservatives back in power, and consider what she will be like as an opposition leader. Plus, with the US election on Tuesday…
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The budget: Labour returns to tax and spend – Politics Weekly UK
Rachel Reeves has finally laid out Labour’s spending plans in the party’s first budget in almost 15 years. The Guardian’s John Harris is joined by political editor Pippa Crerar and political correspondent Kiran Stacey…
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Can Rachel Reeves deliver a historic Labour budget? – Politics Weekly Westminster
The Guardian’s Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey look ahead to Rachel Reeves’s budget. Can Labour persuade the country it is on the right track or will criticism of broken election promises on taxes dominate? Support the…
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On the road in Birmingham: can the budget save this bankrupt city – Politics Weekly UK
Ahead of the budget next week, the Guardian’s John Harris is in Birmingham, where the city council in effect declared itself bankrupt in 2023. He spends time with people struggling with the severe spending cuts and…
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Labour wants your views on the NHS – Politics Weekly Westminster
The Guardian’s Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey look at Wes Streeting’s plan for a ‘national conversation’ on NHS reform. Plus, with the budget just 9 days away, there is plenty of speculation on what will be in it and…
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Assisted dying: the arguments and the MP who wants change – Politics Weekly UK
The Labour MP Kim Leadbeater has introduced a private member’s bill on assisted dying for terminally ill adults. John Harris speaks to her about whether her proposed legislation is the right path, and discusses the…
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Can Labour woo investors while standing up for workers? – Politics Weekly Westminster
The Guardian’s Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey look at the government’s international investment summit, and how talk of slashing ‘red tape’ is going down among Labour MPs. And, after the death of the ex-SNP leader and…
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Tories choose between Badenoch and Jenrick. Plus, Labour’s reset – Politics Weekly UK
Kemi Badenoch or Robert Jenrick will be the next leader of the Conservatives, after MPs selected the pair to go to a final vote before party members. But who will survive the rough and tumble of Tory hustings? Plus,…
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How Sue Gray was ousted – Politics Weekly Westminster
The Guardian’s Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss what led to the resignation of Keir Starmer’s chief of staff. Plus, the Conservative leadership candidates go from four to two this week as Tory MPs vote before the…
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Tory leadership contenders square off at conference – Politics Weekly UK
The Conservative leadership hopefuls took to the stage for the Tory party conference finale on Wednesday. John Harris is joined by the Guardian political correspondent Kiran Stacey to discuss how they performed. Plus,…
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Kemi Badenoch dominates as Tory conference starts – Politics Weekly Westminster
The Guardian’s Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey are in Birmingham this week for the Conservative party conference, where the four leadership candidates will get plenty of time to show off their credentials. Plus, Keir…
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Starmer’s speech: Banger or word salad? – Politics Weekly UK
Keir Starmer has made his first conference speech as prime minister, hoping he can persuade the country there is light at the end of the tunnel. But did it work? John Harris talks the Guardian’s political editor, Pippa…
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Labour in crisis at conference? – Politics Weekly Westminster
The Guardian’s Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey are in Liverpool this week for the Labour party conference. Can the government shake off headlines about donations and internal rows? Plus what is the mood really like in…
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‘Frockgate’ and Starmer’s love-in with Meloni – Politics Weekly UK
The row over ‘frockgate’ continues to trouble the prime minister this week, while his decision to visit his far-right Italian counterpart, Giorgia Meloni, has upset many in his party. The Guardian’s John Harris talks…
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Politics Weekly Westminster: Starmer meets Meloni
The Guardian’s Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey talk about Keir Starmer’s trip to Rome to meet Italy’s far-right PM, Giorgia Meloni, and discuss migrant boat crossings. Plus, Pippa is in Brighton for the Lib Dem…
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Winter fuel allowance cut: who voted for this? – Politics Weekly UK
The government saw off a rebellion over its plans to cut winter fuel allowance this week. John Harris speaks to Caroline Abrahams from Age UK about what this winter will look like for millions of pensioners losing out.…
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Politics Weekly Westminster: Winter fuel payments test for Labour
The Guardian’s Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey talk about Labour’s first big test in parliament over their winter fuel payments policy. Plus, will Keir Starmer’s trip to Washington be awkward after his decision on arms…
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The final Grenfell inquiry report and what it means for families – Politics Weekly UK
The 2017 Grenfell Tower fire in London was the result of ‘decades of failure’ by central government, the public inquiry into the catastrophe has found. The Guardian’s John Harris looks at the findings of the report…
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Politics Weekly Westminster: Labour’s doom-and-gloom message
The Guardian’s Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey talk about whether Labour can move away from the doom-and-gloom messaging and towards a more hopeful tone? Plus, MPs will get their first chance to vote on leadership…
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