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
- Website
- https://www.theguardian.com/politics/series/politicsweekly
- Description
- 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
- Language
- 🇬🇧 English
- last modified
- 2025-01-21 04:42
- last episode published
- 2025-01-20 14:35
- publication frequency
- 5.54 days
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- theguardian.com
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- Number of Episodes
- 660
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Episodes
| Date | Title & Description | Contributors |
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| 2025-01-20 |
The return of President Trump – Politics Weekly Westminster Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey look at what Donald Trump’s second term in the White House might mean for the US, the UK and the world. And with the Gaza ceasefire in place, how close are we to lasting peace in the Middle East?. Help support our independ... |
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| 2025-01-16 | With A&E departments at breaking point and the NHS on its knees, what is the government doing to repair the health service? Will it be enough? John Harris hears from an emergency medicine doctor about the dire situation on the ground, and speaks to... |
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| 2025-01-13 |
Could AI save the UK economy? – Politics Weekly Westminster podcast Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey look at just how serious warnings about the UK’s financial position really are, and what this means for the chancellor, Rachel Reeves. Plus, why the government is hoping AI could be the magic bullet that revives our econom... |
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| 2025-01-09 |
Grooming gangs: do we need another inquiry? – Politics Weekly UK podcast This episode talks about grooming, rape and trafficking, which some listeners might find upsetting. The government has resisted calls for another inquiry into grooming gangs. But with questions still unanswered, are survivors getting the justice they d... |
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| 2025-01-06 | The Guardian’s Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey are back in Westminster. This week, they discuss the tech billionaire Elon Musk’s fascination with UK Politics, and how much it matters. Plus, Labour’s new plan for the NHS.. Help support our independent jou... |
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| 2025-01-02 | The Guardian’s John Harris gives his top book, music and TV recommendations from 2024.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod |
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| 2024-12-26 | Politics Weekly UK is taking a break over Christmas. John Harris will be back on Thursday 2 January with his cultural highlights, and in the meantime you can listen back to our previous episodes here.. Help support our independent journalism at theguar... |
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| 2024-12-19 |
Review of the year: how will we remember 2024? – Politics Weekly UK John Harris is joined by the Guardian’s Politics Weekly Westminster hosts, political editor Pippa Crerar and correspondent Kiran Stacey, to look back at 2024 and ahead to what 2025 might bring. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com... |
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| 2024-12-16 |
Chinese spy allegations stun UK establishment – Politics Weekly Westminster The Guardian’s Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss the news that a Chinese businessman has been accused of spying. Just how widespread is state-backed espionage in Westminster, and what does it mean for the UK’s relationship with China? Plus, Angela ... |
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| 2024-12-12 |
What next for Britain’s Syrian refugees? – Politics Weekly UK The UK government has announced it is suspending Syrian asylum claims, after the fall of the decades-long Assad regime. So, what will happen to the Syrians who have made the UK their home? The Guardian’s John Harris hears from one woman settled in York... |
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