The Guardian UK: Politics Weekly
If you’re keen to keep abreast of UK and international politics then our Politics Weekly podcast is for you. The Guardian’s politics team unwind the political spin and delve into the key issues that drives the people in power. UK politics is the focus but the team also look at the big global political stories each week. Panellists include Guardian writers such as Rowena Mason, Gary Younge, Polly Toynbee, Michael White and Rafael Behr and we regularly have guests from all side of the political spectrum
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- If you’re keen to keep abreast of UK and international politics then our Politics Weekly podcast is for you. The Guardian’s politics team unwind the political spin and delve into the key issues that drives the people in power. UK politics is the focus but the team also look at the big global political stories each week. Panellists include Guardian writers such as Rowena Mason, Gary Younge, Polly Toynbee, Michael White and Rafael Behr and we regularly have guests from all side of the political spectrum
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- 🇬🇧 English
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- 2025-02-22 07:47
- last episode published
- 2025-02-20 05:00
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- 5.5 days
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| 2025-02-20 |
What role could the UK play in ending the Ukraine war? – Politics Weekly Donald Trump’s plans to end the war in Ukraine have taken centre stage this week. But, with Ukraine excluded from US-Russia talks, could they really accept what might be on offer? And what role will the UK and Europe play?John Harris hears from diploma... |
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| 2025-02-13 | The spotlight was back on the assisted dying bill this week after it was revealed that the requirement for a high court judge to decide on cases was to be scrapped. Those in favour of assisted dying say the change will make it safer, but does it underm... |
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| 2025-02-10 |
Can Kemi and Keir combat the rise of Reform UK? – Politics Weekly Westminster As Reform UK creeps up the polls, Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey look at how the Conservatives and Labour are responding to the threat from Nigel Farage’s party. Plus, will the government’s efforts to show voters it is serious about tackling illegal mig... |
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| 2025-02-07 |
Special episode: Behind the scenes of David Lammy’s Ukraine trip Almost three years after Russia invaded Ukraine, what is the situation like on the ground in Kyiv? And is there a path to peace? Pippa Crerar travelled to the war-ravaged country with the foreign secretary to find out. Help support our independent jour... |
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| 2025-02-06 |
Starmer’s diplomatic dance with Trump and the EU – Politics Weekly UK Keir Starmer is treading a fine line as he avoids picking sides between the EU and US. But with Donald Trump saying he wants to ‘take over’ Gaza and threatening to impose tariffs on the EU, can the prime minister really keep both on side? John Harris a... |
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| 2025-02-04 |
Jeremy Hunt on Trump and the Tories’ future – Politics Weekly Special Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey chat to the veteran Conservative MP Jeremy Hunt about how to handle Donald Trump’s trade wars, his new life in opposition, and what’s next for the Tories. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politics... |
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| 2025-02-03 | Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss Keir Starmer’s trip to Brussels this week, as he attempts a post-Brexit reset. But how risky is seeking closer ties with the EU when Donald Trump is threatening a trade war?. Help support our independent journalism... |
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| 2025-01-30 |
Fury over Reeves’ climate climbdown – Politics Weekly UK In her big plan to get the economy growing again the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, has prioritised growth over almost everything else. But at what cost? John Harris speaks to the Labour MP Clive Lewis about concerns that climate action is taking a back se... |
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| 2025-01-27 |
Trump speaks with Starmer, and Reeves tries to reset – Politics Weekly Westminster Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey talk through what Keir Starmer’s first phone call with Donald Trump since the inauguration means for the ‘special relationship’. Also, as the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, prepares for a big speech on growth, does she have an... |
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| 2025-01-23 |
Could the Southport attack have been prevented? – Politics Weekly UK The government has announced a public inquiry into why authorities failed to stop Axel Rudakubana before he killed three girls in Southport. But is it enough to stop another such attack? John Harris asks the counter-terrorism practitioner Rashad Ali. P... |
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