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Politics Weekly UK

Politics Weekly UK

By: The Guardian
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 Guardian political columnist John Harris hosts a cast of voices from up and down the country as well as across the political spectrum to analyse the week’s political news. For US Politics with Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland, make sure to search 'Politics Weekly America' wherever you get your podcasts© 2025 Guardian News & Media Limited or its affiliated companies. All rights reserved. Political Science Politics & Government
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  • Unhappy birthday? Labour in turmoil after one year in government – Politics Weekly UK

    Unhappy birthday? Labour in turmoil after one year in government – Politics Weekly UK
    Jul 2 2025
    This week marks one year since Keir Starmer came to power after a landslide election victory. But with questions over the Chancellor’s future, historically low popularity and a series of U-turns, Labour has not had the honeymoon period some might have wished for. So how did we get here? John Harris is joined by Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey to talk through the first year of Starmer’s government and what might come next ---- Get tickets to the Politics Weekly live event here: crossedwires.live/podcast/guardian-politics-weekly ---- Get tickets to One year of Labour with Pippa Crerar here: theguardian.com/1yearoflabour. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
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    38 mins
  • How the welfare bill went wrong – Politics Weekly Westminster

    How the welfare bill went wrong – Politics Weekly Westminster
    Jun 30 2025
    Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss how the government was forced into backtracking on its plans to cut disability payments. Will changes to the welfare bill be enough to win over rebels? And how damaging is another U-turn for Keir Starmer and his team?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
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    26 mins
  • The welfare cuts rebellion – Politics Weekly UK

    The welfare cuts rebellion – Politics Weekly UK
    Jun 25 2025
    Keir Starmer is vowing to push ahead with plans to cut disability payments. But with more than 100 Labour MPs threatening to rebel, could he be forced into another U-turn? Kiran Stacey asks Labour’s Rebecca Long-Bailey and the Guardian’s Heather Stewart. Plus, in the age of Trump, does the UK still matter on the world stage? Labour peer and former EU chief diplomat Catherine Ashton joins Kiran to discuss the conflict in the Middle East and how much influence Britain really has. -- Get tickets to the Politics Weekly live event here: crossedwires.live/podcast/guardian-politics-weekly. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
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    39 mins
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