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Is Britain Prepared For War?
October 23, 2026 · 29 minThe government is urging the public to stockpile essential supplies, warning that conflict, climate disasters and cyberattacks could disrupt everyday life. But will people take the threat seriously? Ryan Tubridy unpacks the politics of the…
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The Chancellor Gets Down to Business
October 22, 2026 · 31 minThe Chancellor's told The Times he wants his Budget to help what he calls “bloody-minded entrepreneurs” - but with the government having already lost the confidence of many businesses, can it win them back? Hugo Rifkind unpacks the…
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PMQs: Burnham’s Borrowing Problem
October 21, 2026 · 45 minKemi Badenoch accuses Andy Burnham of failing to get borrowing under control, while Burnham insists he’s prepared to make tough decisions. Hugo unpacks PMQs with Cindy Yu, former adviser to Rachel Reeves Matt Pound, and Stefan Boscia…
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Andy Burnham's Small Ideas
October 20, 2026 · 30 minThe government wants to cap private parking fines, arguing that fixing life's small annoyances is important - but are they really just trying to distract us from the big issues facing the country? Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the…
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What Burnham Can Really Achieve On Welfare Reform
October 19, 2026 · 32 minThe Prime Minister writes in the Times about the "economic catastrophe and moral failure" of one million young people not in employment, education or training. But can he succeed where Keir Starmer failed and convince Labour MPs that…
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Burnham Heads Further North
October 16, 2026 · 29 minAndy Burnham parks his tank on the SNP’s lawn, challenging John swinney to work with him on devolution - but is this an offer of cooperation, or is it mostly political fighting talk? Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with Michael…
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Zelensky Rallies His Allies
October 15, 2026 · 34 minThe Ukrainian President said he felt 'betrayed' by the US over the loss of access to Starlink. Andy Burnham has pledged to 'heal' the rift - but can he do so without American support? Hugo Rifkind is joined by Sarah Ditum and Andy…
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PMQs: Badenoch Accuses Burnham Of Putting His Foot In It
October 14, 2026 · 54 minPMQs Unpacked is back after recess, as Kemi Badenoch presses Andy Burnham on Brexit and benefits - and asks whether he ever gets tired of putting his foot in his mouth. Hugo Rifkind is joined by Patrick Maguire and Ayesha Hazarika to…
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Why Everyone Is Talking About Brexit Again
October 13, 2026 · 30 minBrexit is firmly back on the political agenda, but does anyone really mean it? And did Robert Jenrick really mean what he said about using ‘lethal force’ in the Channel? Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Charlotte Ivers and…
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Burnham's Brexit Claim Questioned
October 12, 2026 · 36 minAfter Andy Burnham says said it's clear Russia interfered in the Brexit referendum, one of his ministers clarifies the Kremlin tried - but failed - to influence the vote. Has the PM been careless? Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the…
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Polanski's Battle To Remain Green Leader
October 9, 2026 · 30 minZack Polanski failed to take Holborn & St Pancras from Labour in the by-election - as criticism of his handling of a controversial Zionism policy continues, is he fighting for his survival? Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with…
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The Two-Party Fantasy
October 8, 2026 · 33 minLabour and the Tories are feeling pretty good after party conference season - but is a return to two-party politics really on the cards, or are they kidding themselves? Hugo unpacks the politics of the day with Cindy Yu and Juliet Samuel…

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