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
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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Nigel Farage asks the prime minister to take action against "two-tier policing", but Keir Starmer accses the Reform UK leader of exploiting the murder of Henry Nowak.
Plus: Kemi Badenoch seizes on the Mandelson files to accuse the government of raising taxes to fund higher welfare spending.
Hugo unpacks the exchanges at prime minister's questions with Patrick Maguire, Stefan Boscia and comedian Andy Parsons.
...Pat McFadden's assessment of Labour MPs will fuel claims that the party cares more about welfare recipients than taxpayers - is Keir Starmer's Labour becoming the Welfare Party?
Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Charlotte Ivers and James Marriott.
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Polling suggests that union members are just as likely to support Reform UK as they are to back Labour. Is Nigel Farage now leader of the 'party of the working class'?
Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Libby Purves and Patrick Kidd.
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Is Labour having a policy debate in public healthy for our democracy? What's behind an online conspiracy claiming Vladimir Putin is dead? And have we forgotten the power of a boozy lunch?
Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with Michael Binyon and Sarah Ditum.
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Tony Blair is said to be "fired up" and poised to escalate his involvement in Labour's leadership race, after being criticised by both Andy Burnham and Wes Streeting.
Why can't the Labour party stop squabbling with itself?
Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with Jenni Russell and Daisy McAndrew.
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Sir Tony Blair says Labour has “no coherent plan” for the country, attacking the party’s direction under Keir Starmer and its plan to change leader - but does his intervention matter?
Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with Robert Crampton and Anne McElvoy
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Medical leaders have compared social media to tobacco as pressure grows on Keir Starmer to change his mind and back a ban for under-16s. Will political pressure force another u-turn?
Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with Charlotte Ivers and Josh Glancy
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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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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.
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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.
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