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Will Restore Britain 'Split The Right'?

Nigel Farage has hit out at Elon Musk over his support for the hardline Restore Britain in the Makerfield by-election - could Rupert Lowe’s party split the right-wing vote?
Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with Patrick Kidd and Carol Lewis  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Is Burnham Really A Man Of The People?

Andy Burnham has officially launched his campaign to be Makerfield's next MP, which he hopes will propel him to Downing Street.
How can a Cambridge-educated former cabinet minister make the case that he's taking on the political establishment?
Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with Alys Denby and Michael Binyon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Falling Immigration: The Political Impact

Net migration has fallen to its lowest level since before the pandemic - but will it have any impact on the public's view?
Hugo unpacks the politics of the day with Fraser Nelson and Cindy Yu. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

PMQs: Starmer Looks Demob Happy

It's the first PMQs since Labour's local election hammering, but despite the leadership challengers circling Keir Starmer is surprisingly upbeat.
Hugo Rifkind unpacks the exchanges in the House of Commons with Patrick Maguire and Cleo Watson, former deputy chief of staff to Boris Johnson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Do Political Backstories Matter?

Andy Burnham and Wes Streeting are each setting out their pitch to be the next Prime Minister. But do their stories of triumphing over adversity make them better politicians?
Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Charlotte Ivers and James Marriott. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What If Burnham Loses?

Under pressure over his stance on rejoining the EU, Andy Burnham could face a bruising contest against Reform if selected for the Makerfield by-election. But what happens if he loses?  
Hugo unpacks the politics of the day with Sonia Sodha and Sarah Ditum. 
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Burnham Makes His Move

Andy Burnham is plotting his route back to Westminster, where he intends to challenge Keir Starmer for the Labour leadership. But would he make a good Prime Minister? And why is he so adored by some parts of the party?
Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with Thangam Debbonaire and Michael Binyon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Labour's Wild Wes

Labour's leadership crisis has deepened, plunging the government into chaos - can Keir Starmer continue? And what kind of Prime Minister would Wes Streeting be? 
Hugo unpacks the politics of the day with Matthew Syed and Jenni Russell.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Gyles Brandreth: Whips, Plots & PMs

Hugo speaks to broadcaster, former MP and speechwriter to three prime ministers Gyles Brandreth.
They unpack the latest twists in Westminster, life as a government whip amid a Tory civil war, and which prime minister was the funniest behind closed doors.
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The Psychodrama Is Back

Keir Starmer insists he's staying on in Downing Street, but an increasing number of his ministers and MPs disagree.
What happened to the promise that politics would tread more lightly on our lives? 
Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Charlotte Ivers, James Marriott and Theo Bertram.
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