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
Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Libby Purves and Seb Payne.
Is President Trump backing off Iran? Why does Britain needs a return to wartime frugality? And what is Jeremy Corbyn doing with Kneecap in Cuba?
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As Donald Trump threatens to 'massively blow up' the world’s biggest gas field, energy markets are feeling the pressure. Will there be pressure for the government to step in, and can the country afford it?
Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Juliet Samuel and Matthew Syed.
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Kemi Badenoch repeatedly asked Keir Starmer about his decision to make Peter Mandelson US ambassador at PMQs today. But MPs were left frustrated by the Prime Minister's evasive responses.
Hugo Rifkind unpacks the exchanges with The Sunday Times' Deputy Political Editor Lara Spirit and the comedian and statistician Andy Zaltzman.
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Reform UK launches a competition to pay one winner’s energy bills for a year - is the party attempting to out-stunt Ed Davey?
Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with James Marriott and Sarah Ditum.
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Keir Starmer claims he's brought financial stability back to the economy and defends his leadership during the war in Iran - but will the public be grateful?
Hugo unpacks the politics of the day with Libby Purves and Seb Payne.
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Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day - from the fallout from the Mandelson files, to the US easing sanctions on Russian oil, to Nigel Farage's problem with the pollsters.
With Michael Binyon and Daisy McAndrew.
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Kemi Badenoch claims Keir Starmer misled MPs over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador. How badly damaged is the prime minister?
Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Matthew Parris and Jenni Russell.
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Accusations of U-turns were flying at a raucous PMQs, with Kemi Badenoch claiming Keir Starmer is changing course on fuel duty - and Starmer accusing her of shifting her position over Iran.
Hugo Rifkind unpacks the exchanges with Lara Spirit and former Conservative Minister Steve Baker.
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President Trump's rhetoric towards Iran is visceral, aggressive and often confusing - but is he aiming his bombastic language at Iranians, Republicans, or his reflection in the mirror?
Hugo unpacks the politics of the day with Charlotte Ivers and James Marriott.
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The looming domestic problem in the government's in-tray is the impact of war in the Middle East on the British economy - will the government need to intervene?
Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Libby Purves and Seb Payne.
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Donald Trump has demanded the "unconditional surrender" of Iran and says he wants to choose its next leader. But does he have any idea of how to achieve that?
Guto Harri unpacks the news and politics of the day with Alys Denby and Michael Binyon.
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Was the UK slow off the mark to respond to US-Israel attacks on Iran, are we now struggling to adjust to the speed of events? We also discuss the increasingly aggressive language being used by the US to describe the conflict.
Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Matthew Syed and Daisy McAndrew.
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Kemi Badenoch accuses the government of being too slow off the mark on Iran and throws out a few memorably unique phrases at Labour backbenchers. Keir Starmer hits back at the Tories for shrinking the defence budget.
Hugo unpacks PMQs with Patrick Maguire, Tim Shipman and Stefan Boscia.
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Donald Trump says America’s relationship with Britain has changed, warning the UK is “not such a recognisable country” anymore. What's happened to Keir Starmer hugging the US president close?
Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Charlotte Ivers and James Marriott.
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Donald Trump says he is "very disappointed" that Keir Starmer didn't initially allow the US to use British airbases to attack Iran - a position the Prime Minister has now reversed. Should the UK resist being dragged into America's war? And would that threaten the 'special relationship'?
Hugo Rifkind unpacks the news and politics of the day with Libby Purves and Sebastian Payne.
Zack Polanski has declared an "existential crisis for the Labour Party" following a "seismic" by-election victory in Gorton and Denton. But does the result mean it's curtains for Keir Starmer?
Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with Cindy Yu and Michael Binyon.
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Is there an economic cost to falling net-migration? Will there be another government U-turn on student loans? And does Andrea Jenkyns' blue box look more like a biscuit tin?
Hugo unpacks the politics of the day with Matthew Parris and Juliet Samuel.
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The House of Commons has long steered clear of debating the royal family - until today. MPs have been told they are free to discuss Prince Andrew, following his withdrawal from public royal duties, but what are the rules when it comes to debating a royal - and what, exactly, can they say?
Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Sarah Ditum and Patrick Kidd
The government hopes to tackle the sensitive and costly system for children with special education needs and disabilities (SEND) in England - but will Labour MPs support the reforms, or force Starmer into yet another U-turn?
Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Charlotte Ivers and Seb Payne.
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