Episodes 395
Avg. Duration 20m
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Apple Rating 4.5 (12)
Since Sep 2023
Latest Episode Jun 2026

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Sky News’ Sam Coates and Politico’s Anne McElvoy with what you need to know about the day ahead in British politics. All in under 20 minutes and in your feed around 7.30am. They're across the key interviews, the main stories and what the parties are saying.  Whatever they're talking about, Westminster will be talking about today.

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The ghosts of Burnham past haunt his campaign

Jun 11, 2026 22m

Andy Burnham’s political opponents are finding plenty of attack lines to throw at him. So, are past comments and policy positions – from WASPI women to calls for an early election – coming back to…

Belfast violence prompts fight on the right

Jun 10, 2026 21m

Has the unrest in Belfast sparked a new political battle over Britain’s immigration systemPolitical leaders have condemned the violent overnight protest after a Sudanese national was charged with…

Why Burnham agrees with Farage

Jun 09, 2026 18m

Is Andy Burnham having trouble putting clear teal water between himself and Nigel Farage, following comments calling for a tougher stance on immigration?Sam Coates has more from Manchester on the…

Will Keir fight on?

Jun 08, 2026 21m

Can Keir Starmer wrestle back the spotlight from the Makerfield by-election?After hosting world leaders in Downing Street and unveiling new plans for social media restrictions on children, the Prime…

Could Andy Burnham build to victory?

Jun 04, 2026 20m

With two weeks until the Makerfield by-election, does Andy Burnham really have a plan in place to run the country?Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy examine the policy ideas – including an ambitious…

Revealed: Who are the brains behind Burnham

Jun 03, 2026 21m

Westminster may look busy but are MPs just waiting for the potential return of Andy Burnham?With the Makerfield by-election just over a week away Burnham insists he's focussed on winning the seat.…

Life after Keir - will it be coronation or contest?

Jun 02, 2026 20m

What has Starmer loyalist Pat McFadden really been thinking when he’s been out defending the PM?Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy discuss how the latest Mandelson drop makes for an awkward morning in…

The Mandelson files: How bad can it be?

Jun 01, 2026 21m

The ghost of Peter Mandelson returns as more than 1,000 documents, emails and WhatsApp messages due to be released – but how damaging will it be for the government?With ministers, officials and…

Morgan McSweeney on voters and discontent

May 26, 2026 24m

With two hugely consequential months ahead in British politics, Sam and Anne look beneath the headlines and Westminster drama to ask what really comes next.As Donald Trump escalates tensions in the…

The story behind Britain’s sanctions blunder

May 21, 2026 19m

The Starmer government has made another blunder after it emerged that sanctions are being relaxed on Russian oil processed through third countries. As a political row unfolded, Sam and Anne discuss…

Rachel Reeves picks a fight on judicial review

May 20, 2026 21m

After a fortnight of local and national elections drama - can the machinery of government get back moving again amid global instability?With the Straits of Hormuz still shut, Sam and Anne examine a…

How can Starmer’s cabinet look each other in the eye?

May 19, 2026 20m

Andy Burnham makes his opening pitch to the voters of Makerfield but is he already in campaign mode for PM, as well as MP? Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy discuss his launch video.Back in London, there’s…

Burnham’s 55% chance of losing Makerfield

May 18, 2026 21m

Andy Burnham says Britain needs a “circuit breaker for politics” as he plots his return to Westminster. But with Labour sources putting his chances of success in the Makerfield by-election at less…

Wes v Angela: The battle commences

May 14, 2026 18m

Is the Labour leadership contest about to get messy and plunge the party into chaos?Sam and Anne start the day expecting Wes Streeting to resign as Health Secretary to spark a contest, but an early…

Starmer eyeballs Streeting - a clash or just coffee?

May 13, 2026 20m

Will it be a ‘showdown’ when Keir Starmer and Wes Streeting meet today? Or does the King’s Speech calm Labour’s passions for 24 hours?Sam Coates and McElvoy wonder if any Labour leadership has got a…

Will Wes Streeting fire the starting gun today?

May 12, 2026 24m

Will today’s cabinet showdown push Keir Starmer to make a final decision on his future?And will that mean Wes Streeting starts a leadership campaign?Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy go over the dynamics…

Can Burnham delay Starmer’s exit?

May 11, 2026 21m

A speech which could define the Keir Starmer premiership – but can he reset or will it be another underwhelming relaunch?With Labour MPs on edge, leadership contenders circling and worries over what…

Keir’s defences: Has the dam broken?

May 10, 2026 26m

Is anyone really prepared to put their head above the parapet to challenge Keir Starmer?After a disastrous set of election results, Labour backbencher Catherine West has launched a stalking-horse…

Have election results decided Starmer’s fate?

May 08, 2026 22m

As early results are declared in England and counting begins across Scotland and Wales has the narrative of these elections already been set?With Labour losing seats and council across England,…

Vote 2026: The final countdown

May 06, 2026 21m

On the eve of a hugely significant set of local and national elections – who has the momentum and who is staring into an electoral abyss?Sam and Anne pore over the final voting intention polls before…

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