Politics Weekly UK
By The Guardian
Guardian columnist John Harris, political editor Pippa Crerar, and policy editor Kiran Stacey analyse the week's politics news
Episodes (7)
Politics Weekly UK
New Mandelson files: how embarrassing are they?
The latest tranche of the Peter Mandelson files has exposed a web of political intrigue, security oversights, and personal animosity that casts a harsh light on Keir Starmer's leadership. Most damning is the revelation that Mandelson received high-level securi
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On the byelection campaign trail with Andy Burnham
Andy Burnham is running a high-stakes by-election campaign in Makerfield not just to reclaim a Labour seat, but to ignite a broader political reset in Britain. As he knocks on doors in a community worn down by flooding, crumbling infrastructure, and broken pro
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Is Keir Starmer in his ‘legacy’ era?
Keir Starmer is navigating a pivotal moment in his premiership, not just as a leader facing internal Labour Party challenges, but as a figure increasingly focused on shaping his legacy. Despite simmering discontent from backbenchers and the looming prospect of
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Zelenskyy: Putin is ‘playing games’ with Trump
Volodymyr Zelensky, in a candid interview with The Guardian, asserts that Russia is losing momentum in the war, not due to battlefield victories, but because of a daily erosion of initiative and growing isolation. He warns that Vladimir Putin is lying about pr
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The defence secretary quits with ‘blistering’ criticism of Starmer
The resignation of Defence Secretary John Healy has sent shockwaves through UK politics, with his blistering public statement accusing Prime Minister Keir Starmer of failing to commit to national security due to insufficient defence spending. Healy’s resignati
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Can politicians bring calm to Belfast?
The streets of Belfast have descended into chaos after a stabbing attack, sparking violent riots, arson, and police using water cannons—scenes that have shocked the UK and raised urgent questions about political leadership and social cohesion. While Prime Mini
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How will the under-16s social media ban work?
The UK government has announced a landmark ban on social media access for under-16s, a move framed as an 'Australia Plus' policy that goes beyond Australia’s model by targeting addictive features, restricting gaming app interactions, and banning romantic AI ch
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