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Reporting and analysis to help you understand the forces shaping the world - with Andrew Marr and Anoosh Chakelian, plus New Statesman writers and expert contributors.


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  • One year of Labour rule: Can things still only get better?

    One year of Labour rule: Can things still only get better?
    Jul 3 2025

    'We've not been here since the 70s'


    As the government marks one year in office, Anoosh Chakelian sits down with Andrew Marr, Tom McTague and Rachel Cunliffe to discuss Keir Starmer's highs, lows and the many, many challenges that lie ahead.


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    We must prepare for Prime Minister Farage - Andrew Marr


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    JUST RAISE TAX


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    41 mins
  • 'You can't tinker anymore' - where does the government go from here?

    'You can't tinker anymore' - where does the government go from here?
    Jul 2 2025

    'You walk around the country and you know something's off'


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    After a bruising passage of the government's heavily altered welfare reform bill, for the sake of just a few billion pounds, many are left wondering where does the government and the country go now?


    In this episode, Anoosh Chakelian is joined by colleagues Tom McTague, Will Dunn and Megan Kenyon to discuss the urgent yet seemingly intractable systemic changes now needed to the State and tax system.



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    Just raise tax - Will Dunn


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    Welfare warfare just the start of Starmer's problems


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    34 mins
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