The Politics Show

Is the UK really poorer than Mississippi?

What constitutes a wealthy society, Richard Tice saying we should “enjoy” climate change and the clamour around Harry and Meghan’s return to the UK.  Anoosh Chakelian and Oli Dugmore discuss the...

2026-08-23

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Will Andy Burnham call an early election?

On the one hand, Burnham may never be as popular as he is now. On the other, the PM could lose an election if he calls it soon, bringing his long-held dream of being prime minister to a horribly prema...

2026-08-20

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What should the UK do with its unrecyclable waste?

The UK still sends millions of tonnes of waste to landfill, creating environmental risks while losing resources that could be put to better use. Given there will always be some waste that we cannot r...

2026-08-19

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Reform's big benefits gamble

After its victory in Clacton, Reform has announced plans to slash the welfare state. Over the weekend, Robert Jenrick claimed a Reform government would cut £50 billion from the welfare bill, excludin...

2026-08-17

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Burnham bounce: Labour overtakes Reform

Labour overtaking Reform in opinion polls for the first time in over a year, travel chaos for government ministers and the controversial grave of Dobby the house-elf.  Anoosh Chakelian is joined...

2026-08-16

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Farage wins again at Clacton circus

Sorry about all the bangs, things got a little crazy at Clacton Leisure Centre. After a long and fairly ridiculous night, Nigel Farage has been reinstated as MP for Clacton. What happens now? Could i...

2026-08-14

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Is Clacton fed up with Farage?

Clacton is heading for a by-election on Thursday, triggered by Nigel Farage, amidst the Reform leader's financial scandals. Anoosh Chakelian spends the day in Clacton, getting the perspective of loca...

2026-08-13

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Are we living under “woke Blue Labour”?

Andy Burnham’s vision – to reground the Labour party in a sense of place, tradition and belonging – began over a decade ago, rising from the rubble of the Blair and Brown years.  Off the back of...

2026-08-10

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Andy Burnham's North Sea drilling dilemma | Weekly roundup

Is supporting North Sea drilling an extremist position? Does Jeremy Clarkson have the right to ask benefit claimants for a thank you note? And should you grass on naughty neighbours breaking the hosep...

2026-08-09

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Why did Kemi Badenoch allow an ex neo-Nazi to stand?

Why did Kemi Badenoch allow a man with a neo-Nazi past to stand as a council candidate? Is Andy Burnham running into his first bump in the road as Prime Minister over his pausing of the early release ...

2026-08-06

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Is Zack Polanski too "online"?

For some time, Zack Polanski’s tenure as Green Party leader had been largely characterised as a success.  But he’s been having a turbulent time in recent weeks. He was accused of inciting violen...

2026-08-03

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Chris Philp goes GONZO in the English Channel | Weekly roundup

The best day of Andy Burnham's life, Chris Philp goes gonzo in the Channel, and more climate change denial in a burning country. Anoosh Chakelian and Will Dunn round up some stories you might have mi...

2026-08-02

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The Burnham comms and policy blitz

Andy Burnham’s policy and comms blitz powers on - he is setting out his intentions early, and with a very different style than his predecessor. Meanwhile, on his second week, his government is fully ...

2026-07-30

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Can the UK turn its life sciences strengths into global leadership?

This New Statesman podcast episode has been fully funded by argenx and features an edited panel discussion recorded at the New Statesman’s Igniting Growth Conference. The UK has world-leading science...

2026-07-29

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Gary Lineker wants to pay more tax. What's stopping him?

Anoosh and Will are back for their weekly politics round up, this week includes: the tired spectacle of a new prime minister, Wes Streeting's hot mic moment, Gary Lineker's plea for higher taxes, and ...

2026-07-25

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Burnham's cabinet

It’s day 4 of Prime Minister Andy Burnham’s premiership. His cabinet is now appointed - With some notable appointments to the top jobs, plenty of reshuffling, and some loyal Starmer-ites out. The PM...

2026-07-23

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Prime Minister Andy Burnham

Today, Keir Starmer made his way from No 10 to Buckingham Palace to officially resign as Prime Minister. He was closely followed by his replacement, Andy Burnham, who is currently in his first few ho...

2026-07-21

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Starmer bows out

Keir Starmer has bowed out of his role as Prime Minister. At his final PMQs, an unusually convivial tone was struck. As Starmer's political career draws to a close, Will Dunn and Tom McTague discuss ...

2026-07-18

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The transition begins

As Keir Starmer's premiership draws to a close, Andy Burnham is putting the finishing touches on his plan for power. Ailbhe Rea joins Tom McTague in the studio to discuss: Anne Widdecomb's role in ...

2026-07-17

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How can the UK protect its Critical National Infrastructure from cyberattacks?

Cyberattacks on the UK’s critical national infrastructure are becoming faster and more sophisticated.   What will it take to protect the systems and services that keep the country running? &nb...

2026-07-14

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