Politics Unpacked
Hugo Rifkind unpacks the the politics of the day - and the stuff that's even more important - with the brightest brains from the Times and Sunday Times. You can listen to Hugo on DAB, smart speaker or app 10am-1pm Monday to Friday. If you like what you hear, then read more at http://www.thetimes.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Episodes
Kemi Badenoch accuses Keir Starmer of leaving defence spending in a mess for Andy Burnham, but Starmer blames the Tories for underfunding the military when they were in government.
Hugo Rifkind unpacks the exchanges with Patrick Maguire, Stefan Boscia and comedian Alisdair Beckett-King.
You can hear more of Hugo on Times Radio from Monday to Thursday, 10am-1pm.
Keir Starmer unveils the long-awaited Defence Investment Plan in one of his final acts as prime minister. But what will the incoming PM, Andy Burnham, make of it all?
Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Charlotte Ivers and James Marriott.
You can hear more of Hugo on Times Radio from Monday to Thursday, 10am-1pm.
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Andy Burnham has set out his vision for spreading power across the UK, including a new "No. 10 North".
Hugo Rifkind is joined by Patrick Maguire, Seb Payne and Joshi Herrmann to unpack the speech by the man who is almost certainly going to be prime minister within weeks.
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Andy Burnham is the de-facto prime minister - has the Labour Party left the country in stasis while we wait for him to arrive in Downing Street?
And why is an immigration minister arguing in public with the home secretary, and not getting the sack?
Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with Alys Denby and Michael Binyon.
You can hear more of Ed on Times Radio every Friday, 10am-1pm
How will Andy Burnham handle Donald Trump, does he have a genuine chance to reform welfare, and should we sympathise with the SNP MP accused of faking her Scottish accent?
Hugo unpacks the politics of the day with Fraser Nelson and Daisy McAndrew.
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Keir Starmer faces Kemi Badenoch for the first time since announcing his resignation. The Tory leader asks if Starmer felt let down by his cabinet - but did her personal jibes go too far?
Hugo Rifkind unpacks the exchanges with Patrick Maguire and Ryan Tubridy.
You can hear more of Hugo on Times Radio from Monday to Thursday, 10am-1pm.
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Keir Starmer's resignation was distinctly less dramatic than previous Prime Ministers' - is Britain just too used to upheaval in Downing Street?
Hugo unpacks the politics of the day with James Marriott and Charlotte Ivers.
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Keir Starmer resigns, paving the way for Andy Burnham to be the next Prime Minister.
What sort of leader will Burnham be, and why is the UK on its way to its seventh PM in a decade?
Lara Spirit unpacks the politics of the day with Libby Purves, Sebastian Payne and Theo Bertram, former adviser to Tony Blair and Gordon Brown.
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Andy Burnham hails it as a 'change moment' - but Keir Starmer insists he'll stand if a leadership contest is triggered. Was Makerfield the PM's goodbye election?
Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with Will Lloyd and Alys Denby.
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Trump's deal to end the war with Iran has been roundly criticised in Washington - what will it do to America's reputation?
Hugo unpacks the politics of the day with Matthew Parris and Juliet Samuel.
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David Lammy stands in at the despatch box for the last PMQs before the Makerfield by-election. The Deputy Prime Minister says he's proud to serve under Starmer, while Shadow Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho claims Labour is "a government on life support".
Hugo Rifkind is joined by Patrick Maguire and the Chancellor's former Political Director Matt Pound, to unpack the exchanges from the Commons.
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Keir Starmer is rubbing shoulders with global leaders at the G7 summit. But have his foreign affairs credentials been undermined by John Healey's resignation?
Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Sarah Ditum and James Marriott.
You can hear more of Hugo on Times Radio from Monday to Thursday, 10am-1pm.
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Keir Starmer announces a social media ban for under-16s as Andy Burnham looks poised to trigger a leadership challenge. Is the Prime Minister shoring up his legacy or will he fight on?
Hugo unpacks the politics of the day with Jack Blackburn and Janice Turner
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Keir Starmer’s grip on power looks weaker than ever after the resignation of John Healey. Can the prime minister really hang on?
Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with Michael Binyon and Alys Denby.
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The Defence Secretary John Healey resigned, claiming Keir Starmer's lack of funding for the military will make the UK "less safe"
Hugo Rifkind spoke to The Times' Chief Political Commentator Patrick Maguire and Times Radio's Political Editor Anna Mikhailova about the damage the resignation has done to the Prime Minister's authority.
And before the news of Healey's resignation broke, Hugo spoke to the New Statesman's Political...
Keir Starmer clashes with Kemi Badenoch over defence spending, with the Tory leader accusing him of 'scrabbling around for a legacy'.
Patrick Maguire and Stefan Boscia join Hugo Rifkind to unpack the exchanges.
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Rather than aiming to be liked, should modern day politicians relish the relentless, universal public and online hatred they face and use it to fuel their arguments?
Hugo unpacks the politics of the day with James Marriott and Carol Lewis.
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The prime minister is reportedly entering his "legacy era", with a major defence spending plan and new restrictions on children's social media use - but what will Keir Starmer's legacy actually be?
Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Libby Purves and Patrick Kidd.
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Andy Burnham has officially confirmed he'll challenge Keir Starmer in a Labour leadership contest if he wins the Makerfield by-election, but Starmer says he's not going anywhere.
Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with Alys Denby and Michael Binyon
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Keir Starmer has accused tech billionaire Elon Musk of "trying to whip up division" over the murder of Henry Nowak. Why is Musk interfering in UK politics?
Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Matthew Parris and Cindy Yu.
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