All Out Politics
A weekly politics podcast presented by Adam Boulton. The Sky News political team provides in-depth context and analysis around the big issues in politics in the UK and beyond.
Episodes
December 23, 2021 • 47 mins
In the final episode of the All Out Politics podcast, Adam Boulton and guests review the political year of 2021.
It was a 12 months dominated once again by the coronavirus pandemic but punctuated by Brexit, allegations of sleaze and questions about leadership.
Joining Adam are The Times columnist and former Conservative MP Matthew Parris,
The New Statesman's deputy online editor Rachel Cunliffe and Sky's chief political correspondent...
It was a 12 months dominated once again by the coronavirus pandemic but punctuated by Brexit, allegations of sleaze and questions about leadership.
Joining Adam are The Times columnist and former Conservative MP Matthew Parris,
The New Statesman's deputy online editor Rachel Cunliffe and Sky's chief political correspondent...
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December 17, 2021 • 36 mins
Adam Boulton and guests assess a stunning by-election defeat for the Conservatives in North Shropshire as the Liberal Democrats overturn a 23 thousand majority - with a 24% swing - and pile more pressure on Boris Johnson.
They examine the impact of that result and what it means for the Prime Minister's leadership after a series of stories about sleaze and Downing Street parties.
The panel also discuss the latest tensions between poli...
They examine the impact of that result and what it means for the Prime Minister's leadership after a series of stories about sleaze and Downing Street parties.
The panel also discuss the latest tensions between poli...
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December 9, 2021 • 33 mins
Is it one rule for them and another for us?
Adam Boulton and guests assess an uncomfortable week for the Prime Minister after claims of a Christmas Party in 10 Downing Street last year - at the same time as the country was living with Covid restrictions.
There followed a series of denials that a party took place before video footage emerged showing Downing Street officials joking about said alleged party.
The panel also discuss the ...
Adam Boulton and guests assess an uncomfortable week for the Prime Minister after claims of a Christmas Party in 10 Downing Street last year - at the same time as the country was living with Covid restrictions.
There followed a series of denials that a party took place before video footage emerged showing Downing Street officials joking about said alleged party.
The panel also discuss the ...
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December 3, 2021 • 37 mins
Adam Boulton and guests look at the state of the parties after this week's Old Bexley and Sidcup by-election in which the Conservatives held the seat with a reduced majority.
The panel assess the impact of the Reform Party - which finished third - and speculate on when there could be another general election.
They also reflect on the latest attempt by Sir Keir Starmer to get Labour on the front foot with this week's shadow cabinet r...
The panel assess the impact of the Reform Party - which finished third - and speculate on when there could be another general election.
They also reflect on the latest attempt by Sir Keir Starmer to get Labour on the front foot with this week's shadow cabinet r...
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November 25, 2021 • 39 mins
Adam Boulton and guests discuss the issue at the top of the political agenda - the distressing news of the deaths of 27 people who drowned in the English Channel trying to reach the UK.
They also asses the Prime Minister's fortunes as Boris Johnson attempts to get back on the front foot after the sleaze row, the HS2 controversy, the rebellion on social care plans, a somewhat bungled speech to the CBI and the reported tensions with t...
They also asses the Prime Minister's fortunes as Boris Johnson attempts to get back on the front foot after the sleaze row, the HS2 controversy, the rebellion on social care plans, a somewhat bungled speech to the CBI and the reported tensions with t...
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November 18, 2021 • 31 mins
Adam Boulton and guests discuss the government's levelling up agenda through the prism of changes to the HS2 and Northern Powerhouse rail projects.
They also analyse the ongoing sleaze row which isn't going away despite the Prime Minister's attempts to close it down with a move to clean up the system.
Joining Adam on the this week's podcast are the former Chair of the National Infrastructure Commission, Lord Andrew Adonis; the co-lea...
They also analyse the ongoing sleaze row which isn't going away despite the Prime Minister's attempts to close it down with a move to clean up the system.
Joining Adam on the this week's podcast are the former Chair of the National Infrastructure Commission, Lord Andrew Adonis; the co-lea...
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November 11, 2021 • 37 mins
Adam Boulton and guests discuss the sleaze allegations circling UK politics.
The controversy has focused on Conservative MPs with second jobs, Sir Geoffrey Cox carrying out paid external work from his House of Commons office and the issue of lobbying following the Owen Paterson row.
Should MPs have second jobs and how should the Conservatives respond to the claims?
Joining Adam this week are the SNP MP Pete Wishart; the deputy politic...
The controversy has focused on Conservative MPs with second jobs, Sir Geoffrey Cox carrying out paid external work from his House of Commons office and the issue of lobbying following the Owen Paterson row.
Should MPs have second jobs and how should the Conservatives respond to the claims?
Joining Adam this week are the SNP MP Pete Wishart; the deputy politic...
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October 28, 2021 • 34 mins
Adam Boulton and guests analyse the good, the bad and the bubbly from this week's Budget statement by Rishi Sunak.
Big spending commitments in line with Brown and Blair rather than Osborne and Cameron - and big tax rises to boot, with the tax burden now at a level not seen since 1949.
A big boost for workers on Universal Credit and a business rate discount for shops, restaurants and gyms..
But with the threat of inflation on the horiz...
Big spending commitments in line with Brown and Blair rather than Osborne and Cameron - and big tax rises to boot, with the tax burden now at a level not seen since 1949.
A big boost for workers on Universal Credit and a business rate discount for shops, restaurants and gyms..
But with the threat of inflation on the horiz...
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October 21, 2021 • 39 mins
Adam Boulton and guests discuss two types of risk this week.
The risk to the public from Covid as ministers rule out introducing a Plan B to tackle rising cases of the virus - a decision which seems at odds with the advice from from the British Medical Association and the NHS Confederation.
And the panel assess the risk to MPs and their safety as they remember Sir David Amess MP who died on October 15th.
Joining Adam this week are t...
The risk to the public from Covid as ministers rule out introducing a Plan B to tackle rising cases of the virus - a decision which seems at odds with the advice from from the British Medical Association and the NHS Confederation.
And the panel assess the risk to MPs and their safety as they remember Sir David Amess MP who died on October 15th.
Joining Adam this week are t...
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October 14, 2021 • 32 mins
Brexit is back on the agenda this week as Adam Boulton and guests discuss the thorny issue of Northern Ireland protocol.
Negotiations have resumed between the UK and the European Union over the implementation of the protocol with the EU offering concessions on checks.
But the role of the European Court of Justice appears the major sticking point so what next?
Joining Adam this week are the former Permanent Secretary at the Department ...
Negotiations have resumed between the UK and the European Union over the implementation of the protocol with the EU offering concessions on checks.
But the role of the European Court of Justice appears the major sticking point so what next?
Joining Adam this week are the former Permanent Secretary at the Department ...
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October 7, 2021 • 33 mins
Adam Boulton and guests reflect on the Conservative Party conference in Manchester where Boris Johnson outlined an optimistic vision for the country against a backdrop of rising prices and the removal of the Universal Credit uplift.
Plenty of focus on the 'levelling up' agenda and a high wage, high skill, high productivity economy - but very little in terms of hard policies.
Joining Adam are the chief political correspondent of the D...
Plenty of focus on the 'levelling up' agenda and a high wage, high skill, high productivity economy - but very little in terms of hard policies.
Joining Adam are the chief political correspondent of the D...
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September 30, 2021 • 34 mins
Adam Boulton and guests reflect on Labour's conference in Brighton where Sir Keir Starmer had to overcome internal rows and a resignation before making his pitch to the party and the country in his first 'in person' speech as leader.
And with the perfect storm of a supply chain problem, the end of the furlough scheme, the universal credit cut, and a cost of living crisis we'll look ahead to the Conservative gathering in Manchester ...
And with the perfect storm of a supply chain problem, the end of the furlough scheme, the universal credit cut, and a cost of living crisis we'll look ahead to the Conservative gathering in Manchester ...
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September 23, 2021 • 36 mins
Adam Boulton and guests look ahead to the Labour Party conference in Brighton as Keir Starmer finally gets his wish to address the party faithful in person.
The leader has already outlined his vision in a 14 thousand word essay on 'The Road Ahead' but it could be a bumpy one as he grapples with the issue of changing the one-member-one vote approach to leadership elections.
Joining Adam to preview the conference are the former Labour ...
The leader has already outlined his vision in a 14 thousand word essay on 'The Road Ahead' but it could be a bumpy one as he grapples with the issue of changing the one-member-one vote approach to leadership elections.
Joining Adam to preview the conference are the former Labour ...
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September 16, 2021 • 38 mins
Adam Boulton and guests discuss the ins and outs of the Prime Minister's reshuffle and asses what they mean for Boris Johnson's government as he looks to grip both the domestic and international agendas for the months ahead.
They also analyse the UK, US Australia security pact designed to help equip Australia with a fleet of nuclear-powered submarines - in what's seen as the latest effort to counter China.
Joining Adam this week are ...
They also analyse the UK, US Australia security pact designed to help equip Australia with a fleet of nuclear-powered submarines - in what's seen as the latest effort to counter China.
Joining Adam this week are ...
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July 29, 2021 • 48 mins
Adam Boulton and guests deliver an end of term report as Boris Johnson marks two years as Prime Minister.
The pledges made on the steps of Number Ten Downing Street in 2019 have been overshadowed somewhat by the coronavirus pandemic.
But what about the future? How can he reset the agenda to achieve the goals he set out on that sunny day in Westminster two years ago.
Joining Adam this week are the former Conservative Cabinet Minister D...
The pledges made on the steps of Number Ten Downing Street in 2019 have been overshadowed somewhat by the coronavirus pandemic.
But what about the future? How can he reset the agenda to achieve the goals he set out on that sunny day in Westminster two years ago.
Joining Adam this week are the former Conservative Cabinet Minister D...
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July 22, 2021 • 38 mins
Adam Boulton and guests assess the government's Covid gamble after the Prime Minister lifted all remaining restrictions in England against a backdrop of increasing infections and deaths.
The vaccination programme is powering on but those IN power have had to change tack somewhat over the issue of self-isolation and so called 'vaccine passports' which will soon be required at nightclubs and other large events.
The panel also discuss a...
The vaccination programme is powering on but those IN power have had to change tack somewhat over the issue of self-isolation and so called 'vaccine passports' which will soon be required at nightclubs and other large events.
The panel also discuss a...
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July 15, 2021 • 38 mins
Adam Boulton and guests discuss politics and racism, two issues which have come together this week following the online abuse received by some of England's footballers after the defeat to Italy in the final of Euro 2020.
This in the week the Runnymede Trust published a report suggesting racism is still 'systemic' in England and that people from ethnically diverse backgrounds still face inequalities across health, criminal justice, e...
This in the week the Runnymede Trust published a report suggesting racism is still 'systemic' in England and that people from ethnically diverse backgrounds still face inequalities across health, criminal justice, e...
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July 9, 2021 • 40 mins
As England is gripped by football fever ahead of the Euro 2020 final, Adam Boulton and guests assess the impact on the political scene in the country.
They discus English identity and so called 'gesture politics' as the debate over taking the knee and booing national anthems continues.
Joining Adam this week are: The editor-in-chief of The New Statesman and author of 'Who Are We Now? Stories of Modern England,' Jason Cowley, Politica...
They discus English identity and so called 'gesture politics' as the debate over taking the knee and booing national anthems continues.
Joining Adam this week are: The editor-in-chief of The New Statesman and author of 'Who Are We Now? Stories of Modern England,' Jason Cowley, Politica...
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July 2, 2021 • 45 mins
Adam Boulton and guests assess the fallout from the Batley and Spen by election as Labour hold on with a slim majority. What does the result mean for Sir Keir Starmer and his party following the recent defeat in Hartlepool and the losses in the local elections?
And what about the Conservatives who failed to add another blue brick to the red wall and follows the defeat in Amersham.
The panel also discuss the political aftermath of Mat...
And what about the Conservatives who failed to add another blue brick to the red wall and follows the defeat in Amersham.
The panel also discuss the political aftermath of Mat...
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June 24, 2021 • 45 mins
Adam Boulton and guests assess the dynamic between numbers 10 and 11 Downing Street and the apparent tensions over the approach to tax and spend.
Can the government keep its manifesto promise on the pensions triple lock and the pledge to sort out social care in England 'once and for all?'
And what about the 200 million pound bill to pay for the successor to the Royal Yacht Britannia.
It's all about the money this week and joining Adam...
Can the government keep its manifesto promise on the pensions triple lock and the pledge to sort out social care in England 'once and for all?'
And what about the 200 million pound bill to pay for the successor to the Royal Yacht Britannia.
It's all about the money this week and joining Adam...
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