Episodes

  • Keir Partners with the King

    Keir Partners with the King
    Jul 25 2024
    Sky News' deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico's Jack Blanchard are here with their guide to the day ahead in politics.

    Today sees Ed Miliband unveil the much-discussed GB Energy, which they say will be in partnership with the Crown Estate. Also, Jack and Sam assess the chances of Tom Tugendhat taking over from Rishi Runak as leader of the opposition now he’s put his name forward, and react to US President Joe Biden’s address from the oval office explaining his decision to quit the 2024 presidential race.

    Email Jack and Sam: jackandsam@sky.uk
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    22 mins
  • Starmer and The Seven Rebels

    Starmer and The Seven Rebels
    Jul 24 2024
    Sky News' deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico's Jack Blanchard are here with their guide to the day ahead in politics.

    Today sees Keir Starmer’s first PMQs since becoming Prime Minister and it comes after he suspended seven MPs who voted against the government over the two-child benefit cap. Also, James Cleverly announces he’s running to be leader of the Conservatives, and we (probably) learn later today who will become the new Welsh First Minister after Vaughan Gething’s resignation

    Email Jack and Sam: jackandsam@sky.uk
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    21 mins
  • Tale of two leadership contests

    Tale of two leadership contests
    Jul 23 2024
    Sky News' deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico's Jack Blanchard are here with their guide to the day ahead in politics.

    Labour sets out to tackle welfare, setting out their vision to get Britain working by addressing economic inactivity - could this be Sir Keir Starmer's biggest challenge yet? Or perhaps it's the first rebellion already on the cards for the new Prime Minister.

    Plus, while Kamala Harris has said she has enough delegates to secure the nomination to become the Democratic Party’s nominee for President - the Tories delay announcing their leader until November, meaning a long wait to find out who Rishi Sunak's successor will be.

    Email Jack and Sam: jackandsam@sky.uk

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    20 mins
  • Starmer reacts to Biden quitting

    Starmer reacts to Biden quitting
    Jul 22 2024
    Sky News' deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico's Jack Blanchard are here with their guide to the day ahead in politics.

    On the morning after Joe Biden announced he would withdraw from the US presidential race, Jack and Sam talk about all the developments across the pond. And with about a week and a half left of parliament sitting before summer recess, they discuss the prime minister's agenda for the week and look at how the chancellor is dealing with public finances.

    Email Jack and Sam: jackandsam@sky.uk

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    20 mins
  • Europe comes to Starmer

    Europe comes to Starmer
    Jul 18 2024
    Sky News' deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico's Jack Blanchard are here with their guide to the day ahead in politics.

    On day 13 of Labour’s new government, PM Keir Starmer heads to meet the rest of the European Political Community, hosting over 40 leaders in Oxford, where he will announce plans that Britain will “help lead” EU-wide efforts to combat organised illegal migration.

    Plus, in the US, President Biden tests positive for Covid, and the UK Covid-19 Inquiry will publish its first report on findings from the first module on ‘resilience and preparedness’.

    Email Jack and Sam: jackandsam@sky.uk

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    22 mins
  • Starmer's first King's speech

    Starmer's first King's speech
    Jul 17 2024
    Sky News' deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico's Jack Blanchard are here with their guide to the day ahead in politics.

    Today is the first King's Speech of the Labour era, as Jack and Sam rattle through what to expect. Meanwhile, Sir Keir Starmer is hosting the Irish prime minister as part of his pledge to "reset EU relations" and Boris Johnson has made a surprise appearance at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee to talk Ukraine, days after the attempted assassination of Donald Trump.

    Email Jack and Sam: jackandsam@sky.uk
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    22 mins
  • Starmer appoints Trump staffer

    Starmer appoints Trump staffer
    Jul 16 2024
    Sky News' deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico's Jack Blanchard are here with their guide to the day ahead in politics.

    On day 11 of the new Labour government, Jack and Sam talk about Donald Trump's pick for vice president, they cover the government's strategic defence review, and what else might be in the King's Speech tomorrow.

    Email Jack and Sam: jackandsam@sky.uk
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    20 mins
  • Keir’s coming home

    Keir’s coming home
    Jul 15 2024
    Sky News' deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico's Jack Blanchard are here with their guide to the day ahead in politics.

    On day ten of the new Labour government, Jack and Sam cover the fallout from the attempted assassination of Donald Trump, preparations for the King’s Speech, and if one Tory beast has ambitions to be interim leader.

    Email Jack and Sam: jackandsam@sky.uk
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    22 mins