Episodios

  • Is the UK government prepared for oil price hikes?

    Is the UK government prepared for oil price hikes?
    Mar 9 2026
    Oil prices have already shot up thanks to the US-Israeli war in Iran. But what is the economic fallout likely to be? Will interest rates rise? What about inflation? Could the cost of borrowing increase – and by how much? Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss how the cost of living might be hit and the political implications of that. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
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    24 m
  • How damaging are the Mandelson files for Starmer?

    How damaging are the Mandelson files for Starmer?
    Mar 12 2026
    As the first tranche of documents relating to the hiring of Peter Mandelson are released, how bad will the fallout be for Keir Starmer and the government? Pippa Crerar is joined by Peter Walker to discuss. Plus, the fuel duty row that Rachel Reeves thought she could avoid. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
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    26 m
  • Has Starmer been too weak on Iran?

    Has Starmer been too weak on Iran?
    Mar 5 2026
    The UK prime minister has defended his stance on the war in the Middle East amid growing pressure from Cyprus, Bahrain and the UAE. John Harris, Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss whether he has shown strength or weakness. Plus: the home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, has announced her controversial asylum plans. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
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    34 m
  • How is Britain supporting US airstrikes in Iran?

    How is Britain supporting US airstrikes in Iran?
    Mar 2 2026
    Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss Keir Starmer’s announcement that British bases in the UK and in the Chagos Islands would be used by the US in their strikes in Iran. Their use is for ‘limited defensive purposes’ but is that enough to stop Britain being dragged further into war? What is the extent of the UK’s involvement in the Middle East war?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
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    21 m
  • No more safe seats: the Greens take Gorton and Denton

    No more safe seats: the Greens take Gorton and Denton
    Feb 27 2026
    In a stunning setback for Labour, the Green party has decisively won the Gorton and Denton byelection, with Reform UK finishing second. Does this result signal the end of Labour’s safe seats? And could it mark the beginning of the end for Keir Starmer? John Harris, Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey unpack the fallout – and explore what might happen next. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
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    39 m
  • Major changes to the Send system - can the government win over MPs and parents?

    Major changes to the Send system - can the government win over MPs and parents?
    Feb 23 2026
    Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss the government’s long-awaited plans for the special educational needs and disabilities system. Can the controversial overhaul convince parents and MPs? Plus, the latest on the Gorton and Denton byelection. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
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    24 m
  • Send provision and student loans: will Labour’s changes backfire?

    Send provision and student loans: will Labour’s changes backfire?
    Feb 26 2026
    As the dust settles on the government’s landmark changes to children’s special educational needs and disabilities provision, what will their impact really be on young people, their families and schools? John Harris and Kiran Stacey look at what we know so far. And, a growing backlash from graduates over student loan payments, led by the influential consumer champion Martin Lewis, is causing a headache the government was not anticipating. Why did they overlook this and what changes could be made?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
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    28 m
  • Farage’s Fab Four: will Jenrick end Reform’s ‘one-man band’? – Politics Weekly

    Farage’s Fab Four: will Jenrick end Reform’s ‘one-man band’? – Politics Weekly
    Feb 19 2026
    Reform UK has this week announced its ‘shadow cabinet’. But with a familiar cast of former Conservative ministers, can Nigel Farage shake off claims that his ‘one-man band’ is little more than a Tory 2.0 project? Kiran Stacey and Peter Walker discuss what the appointments reveal about Reform’s policy direction. Plus: who is Antonia Romeo, the newly appointed cabinet secretary? Please send your questions and messages for Pippa Crerar, Kiran Stacey and John Harris to politicsweeklyuk@theguardian.com. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
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    35 m