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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.
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October 23, 2025 • 21 mins
Could ‘Maga-fication’ change the course of British politics?
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.
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.
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October 22, 2025 • 17 mins
With growing signs that Britain’s top civil servant will leave No10 in the coming weeks – some ask, does the Prime Minister have a problem with people?
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...
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...
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October 21, 2025 • 19 mins
What is parliament’s role in what happens to Prince Andrew from here?
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 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 ...
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October 19, 2025 • 18 mins
The week kicks off with a rare Monday morning cabinet meeting – but have the government managed to shake off all the stories about China?
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...
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...
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October 16, 2025 • 20 mins
Following Sam's scoop that the chancellor is considering tax rises and spending cuts in the budget – who is she actually targeting to fill the black hole?
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...
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...
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October 15, 2025 • 20 mins
The Chancellor tells Sam – on the record – that she is considering tax rises and spending cuts ahead of a critical autumn budget.
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...
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...
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October 14, 2025 • 19 mins
On the day, the government wants to talk about cutting ‘burdensome bureaucracy’ in the planning system – China is the story it can’t shake off again.
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...
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...
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October 13, 2025 • 19 mins
As Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners are exchanged on one of the most significant days for peace in the Middle East – what role did Britain play in the peace plan?
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...
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...
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October 9, 2025 • 19 mins
It’s day two of the prime minister’s trip to India - but has there been any progress towards an enhanced trade deal for the jumbo business delegation?
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....
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....
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October 8, 2025 • 19 mins
Sam and Anne break down Kemi Badenoch’s speech to the Conservative party conference in Manchester.
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...
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...
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October 8, 2025 • 20 mins
Sam and Anne join forces 4,600 miles apart as the Prime Minister takes a jumbo trade and business delegation to India.
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...
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...
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October 7, 2025 • 20 mins
Sam and Anne have done the late-night Conservative conference parties and have news from those – as well as the day ahead.
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...
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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October 6, 2025 • 20 mins
Sam and Anne manage about three points from the “10 things you didn’t know about Mel Stride” briefing before getting onto the substance of the day.
(Licenced pilot and unpublished novel, by the way)
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...
(Licenced pilot and unpublished novel, by the way)
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...
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October 5, 2025 • 20 mins
The Conservative party conference week starts with Sam's story about another Reform defection.
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...
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...
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October 2, 2025 • 20 mins
48 hours before the Conservatives arrive in Manchester (and some are joking that they hope the party enjoys its last conference), Anne’s got an interview with Kemi Badenoch.
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...
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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October 1, 2025 • 20 mins
The Prime Minister’s speech may have settled nerves amongst his party, but has he opened a can of worms by attacking Reform?
Sam and Anne assess the mood of Nigel Farage and some within Starmer’s inner circle - who arguably seem a bit displeased.
Plus, as conference wraps up, focus turns quickly to the deputy leadership race and things are already hotting up between Lucy Powell and Bridget Phillipson.
Sam and Anne assess the mood of Nigel Farage and some within Starmer’s inner circle - who arguably seem a bit displeased.
Plus, as conference wraps up, focus turns quickly to the deputy leadership race and things are already hotting up between Lucy Powell and Bridget Phillipson.
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September 30, 2025 • 19 mins
This is what Sam and Anne made of Keir Starmer’s speech to the Labour conference in Liverpool.
It was an hour that was often pitched at Middle England voters tempted by Reform – but also seemed to go down well with Labour’s soft left.
The PM doubled down on his stance that some of Nigel Farage’s policies are racist.
How will all that go down outside the conference bubble?
In the Politico pub, Sam and Anne also debrief on what the P...
It was an hour that was often pitched at Middle England voters tempted by Reform – but also seemed to go down well with Labour’s soft left.
The PM doubled down on his stance that some of Nigel Farage’s policies are racist.
How will all that go down outside the conference bubble?
In the Politico pub, Sam and Anne also debrief on what the P...
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September 30, 2025 • 22 mins
It’s speech day for the Prime Minister but will it do the job, and can he convince conference he is the man to fix Britain?
Sam and Anne look ahead to Sir Keir Starmer’s critical address and his argument of a choice between renewal or decline.
The pair also reflect on the Chancellor’s speech and her strongest indication yet that tax rises could be on the horizon for the November budget.
And away from Liverpool, Donald Trump has ...
Sam and Anne look ahead to Sir Keir Starmer’s critical address and his argument of a choice between renewal or decline.
The pair also reflect on the Chancellor’s speech and her strongest indication yet that tax rises could be on the horizon for the November budget.
And away from Liverpool, Donald Trump has ...
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September 29, 2025 • 21 mins
Rachel Reeves gets her moment in Liverpool, but Sam and Anne explain why the podium at Labour conference might be the second biggest thing of her week.
By Friday, the OBR will have put a number on the size of the black hole – the money she’s got to find to fund policy u-turns on policies such as winter fuel.
You’re not getting that number from anyone from government in Liverpool though.
Elsewhere, Andy Burnham is still in lots ...
By Friday, the OBR will have put a number on the size of the black hole – the money she’s got to find to fund policy u-turns on policies such as winter fuel.
You’re not getting that number from anyone from government in Liverpool though.
Elsewhere, Andy Burnham is still in lots ...
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September 28, 2025 • 19 mins
Sam and Anne have their Labour conference curtain-raiser - and wonder if Andy Burnham has gone a little bit into the rearview mirror as delegates turn up on the banks of the Mersey?
There are already conference titbits to share - it sounds like Science and Technology Secretary Liz Kendall will get the job of implementing digital ID cards, fresh after overseeing welfare reform.
And Yvette Cooper’s new Foreign Office team are apparent...
There are already conference titbits to share - it sounds like Science and Technology Secretary Liz Kendall will get the job of implementing digital ID cards, fresh after overseeing welfare reform.
And Yvette Cooper’s new Foreign Office team are apparent...
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