Politics At Sam and Anne's
Sky News’ Sam Coates and Politico’s Anne McElvoy with what you need to know about the day ahead in British politics. All in under 20 minutes and in your feed around 7.30am.They're across the key interviews, the main stories and what the parties are saying. Whatever they're talking about, Westminster will be talking about today.
Episodes
As speculation grows as to what could and could not be included in the budget, do Reform UK have a credible and alternative plan for the economy?
Sam and Anne discuss how and where Nigel Farage will pitch his party on the economic front ahead of a key speech in the city, described by some as “bombproof."
The duo also consider which sectors could be impacted by the upcoming budget and how the government might sell potential tax rises ...
Rachel Reeves admits breaking housing rules after failing to get a licence to rent out her Dulwich home, but Keir Starmer says an apology is enough. A penny for Angela Rayner’s thoughts - she too claimed she was wrongly advised - the prime minister and his Chancellor face a nervous morning to see the reaction.
Plus, Sam’s been inside the Spectator Awards, where Lucy Powell and Shabana Mahmood jovially&...
The Chancellor’s on manoeuvres – talking in a new interview about “necessary choices” around the budget. Rachel Reeves says she needs to be “candid” and doesn’t want to “simply accept” forecasts – but to “defy them”.
With four weeks to go to the budget, Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy ponder what she might be up to. They also have some sums on how the government might fill a black hole coming in above £30bn. Wi...
As Labour sinks to record lows in the latest YouGov poll, and the Chancellor wrestles with how to fill a £20billion budget gap, Keir Starmer’s government faces fresh pressure on migration, the economy and trust.
Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy break down the day’s biggest stories in British politics.
A bruising weekend for Keir Starmer: Labour loses its stronghold Caerphilly seat to Plaid Cymru in a by-election and faces fallout from the mistaken release and chaotic recapture of a convicted sex offender.
Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy unpack what went wrong, as a damning report on the asylum system slams the Home Office.
Plus, Lucy Powell makes her debut as Labour’s new deputy leader Chancellor Rachel Reeves ha...
Anne has been speaking to former Conservative Prime Minister, Liz Truss, who outlines several perceived problems in the country – from lack of growth to higher taxes.
The duo also discuss her comments about what the Tories really stands for and the threat from Reform UK as the party grapples for prominence in the polls.
Sam and Anne discuss the potential impact of Chris Wormald departure from the government machine and whether there could be more exits on the horizon.
Plus, the Home Secretary warns that the national inquiry into grooming gangs will leave “no hiding place” after several individual...
With Virginia Giuffre’s book released today and new reports that he’s not paid rent on the Royal Lodge in Windsor for two decades – Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy discuss how uncomfortable Westminster might be feeling about the former trade envoy.
Outside of London, how are the parties feeling about this week’s Senedd by-election in Caerphilly?
Plus, in our weekly ...
With Anne still in Washington, she has the latest gossip on the race to replace Peter Mandelson as the UK’s ambassador to the U.S. - as the job advert goes live.
Back in Westminster, all eyes on the Lords as the Planning and Infrastructure bill returns, but will it help or hinder the Rachel Ree...
Anne has the latest from the US as she travels with Rachel Reeves to Washington.
The duo also chat about Ms Reeves's economic position, her language and the likelihood of her ever getting out of the dreaded 'doom loop.'
Elsewhere, the prime minister publishes three witness statement...
In an exclusive interview – her first since being briefed by the OBR on the size of the black hole – Rachel Reeves discusses whether there is a way out or if she’s stuck in a ‘doom loop’.
As she meets with economic leaders at the IMF in Washington – the duo consider the political ramifications and opti...
Sam and Anne go over the fresh warning about “significant threat” posed by Chinese hackers and how they contributed to a record number of serious online attacks.
And there’s more to say about the collapse of the China spy trial.
Ministers are sure Jonathan Powell had no role in the c...
With the Prime Minister in Egypt for the summit of peace – Sam and Anne assess if Keir Starmer can take any credit or whether he is there for the photo opportunity after criticism from international allies.
Back in Westminster, the duo unpick the background t...
Sam has the latest update from Mumbai – as he travels with Keir Starmer – after speaking to senior figures on the trip.
The transcontinental duo also caught up with YouGov pollster Patrick English – to ask what state the parties are in with the voters as conference season concludes....
The duo consider:
Did she do enough to dampen the threat of a leadership challenge?
Will her big headline announcement – to abolish stamp duty – cut through with the voters?
Why did she attack some political opponents but not others?
Plus, Sam and Anne briefly reflect on the conference season before MPs return to Westminster next w...
In Mumbai, the PM is given a warm welcome – with banners and posters lining the streets – but will the trip help or hinder the existing trade deal between the nations and business?
Back in Manchester, Anne has the latest from the Conservative conference as Kemi Badenoch prepares to make her speech to party member...
It’s ‘law and order’ day in Manchester - Robert Jenrick will unveil plans to abolish the sentencing council to end what some Tories call “two-tier justice system.”
But Jenrick is at the centre of another story – calling the Handsworth area of Birmingham one of the “worst integrated places” he’d ever seen.
Sam...
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It is the shadow chancellor’s big day at Conservative conference in Manchester – where he’ll identify billions of pounds of budget cuts – is there a distinct policy difference between ‘Melonomics’ and Reform UK?
And, away from Manche...
Mark Gallagher donated to Kemi Badenoch's leadership campaign, but the Tories claim he was never "really true blue".
Also on this preview episode - the active operation to "get" Ms Badenoch in Manchester, as the leader confirms the Conservatives would take the UK out of the European Convention on Human Rights (ECHR) if they got back into po...
The Tory leader tells members to “hold their nerve” with her – and comes out swinging about recent defections to Reform. But was it wise to liken the party to a “distressed asset”?
Elsewhere, Sam’s got more on the digital ID cards plan – with support apparent...
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