Episodios

  • What happened when Starmer met Xi Jinping?

    What happened when Starmer met Xi Jinping?
    Jan 29 2026
    Keir Starmer held talks with the Chinese leader Xi Jinping this week and proclaimed Britain should have a more ‘sophisticated’ relationship with China. Pippa Crerar, who was with the prime minister on the trip, tells Kiran Stacey what all this means. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
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    22 m
  • Matt Goodwin becomes Reform UK candidate, and Esther Ghey on banning social media

    Matt Goodwin becomes Reform UK candidate, and Esther Ghey on banning social media
    Jan 28 2026
    Reform UK has announced Matt Goodwin as its candidate for the hotly anticipated Gorton and Denton byelection. John Harris and Kiran Stacey discuss his chances. Plus, John speaks to Esther Ghey about why the government should back a social media ban for under-16s. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
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    38 m
  • Burnham blocked: Has Starmer messed up?

    Burnham blocked: Has Starmer messed up?
    Jan 26 2026
    The Labour party has once again been plunged into turmoil after the NEC blocked Andy Burnham from standing in the Gorton and Denton byelection. Will the row quickly fade, or does it risk piling further pressure on the prime minister? Meanwhile, Pippa Crerar will be joining Keir Starmer on his trip to China – but can he focus on diplomacy abroad, or will the Westminster psychodrama continue to overshadow the visit?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
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    20 m
  • Taco Thursday: Trump climbs down on Greenland tariffs

    Taco Thursday: Trump climbs down on Greenland tariffs
    Jan 22 2026
    John Harris is joined by Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey to discuss Donald Trump’s climbdown on tariffs over his move to buy Greenland. Plus, Labour MP Andrew Gwynne is to stand down, which could open the way for Andy Burnham to take his seat. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
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    33 m
  • Ditch Nato and dump Trump: Zack Polanski’s foreign policy

    Ditch Nato and dump Trump: Zack Polanski’s foreign policy
    Jan 20 2026
    Leader of the Green party, Zack Polanski, tells Pippa and Kiran that Nato is over and the UK should consider expelling the US from British military bases. Plus he explains why he isn’t worried about billionaires leaving the country. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
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    34 m
  • Starmer: ‘We don’t want a trade war’

    Starmer: ‘We don’t want a trade war’
    Jan 19 2026
    Keir Starmer has held an emergency press conference in response to Donald Trump’s tariff threats over Greenland. Pippa and Kiran discuss what the UK prime minister said and how it may be received. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
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    25 m
  • Badenoch sacks Jenrick: who will win the fight for the right?

    Badenoch sacks Jenrick: who will win the fight for the right?
    Jan 15 2026
    Sacked, suspended and the whip removed – Kemi Badenoch announced in spectacular fashion that Robert Jenrick was booted out of the Tory party for plotting to defect. John Harris and Kiran talk about how this will play out. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
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    23 m
  • X rated: Ofcom investigates Grok

    X rated: Ofcom investigates Grok
    Jan 12 2026
    Ofcom has launched an investigation into X over its AI tool Grok – but what does it mean when the platform is widely used by the government? Plus, Pippa and Kiran discuss Nadhim Zahawi’s defection to Reform UK, and why it could both help and hinder the party. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
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    19 m