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Politics Unpacked

Hugo Rifkind unpacks the the politics of the day - and the stuff that"s even more important - with the brightest brains from the Times and Sunday Times.You can listen to Hugo on DAB, smart speaker or app 10am-1pm Monday to Friday. If you like what you hear, then read more athttp://www.thetimes.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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30:49

Farage's Bold Asylum Seeker Plan

Politics Unpacked ·

2025/08/26

Reform UK has unveiled its proposal to tackle the small boat crisis - from mass deportations, todetention camps on disused airfields, to replacing the ECHR. As public anger over asylum hotels reaches fever-pitch, will Nigel Farage's strategypay off?Hugo Rifkind is joined by James Marriott and Libby Purves to unpack the politics of the day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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35:51

Can Starmer Solve The Asylum Crisis?

Politics Unpacked ·

2025/08/25

YouGov polling for The Times suggests that seven in ten voters think Keir Starmer is doing a bad job at handling the issue of asylum hotels.Does he need to get more radical?Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Alys Denby and Patrick Kidd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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32:44

Pressure Grows Over Immigration

Politics Unpacked ·

2025/08/22

There'll be a fresh wave of protests against asylum hotels across the country this weekend, as more councils call for illegal immigrants to be housed elsewhere - but can Labour fix this "mess"? Or will unrest continue to grow?Ed Vaizey is joined by Thangam Debbonaire and Robin Brant to unpack the politics of the day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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37:13

Why Are There So Many Asylum Seekers In Hotels?

Politics Unpacked ·

2025/08/21

A record 111,000 people claimed asylum in the UK during Keir Starmer's first year in office - and the number in hotels rose by 8%.How did we get here and what is Britain's moral responsibility to migrants?Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Manveen Rana and Matthew Parris. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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34:35

Asylum Policy In Crisis

Politics Unpacked ·

2025/08/20

The government's asylum accommodation scheme is in turmoil - after the High Court ruled migrants must be removed from an Epping Hotel. As other councils look set to follow suit, where will asylum seekers go now?Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Alice Thomson and Robert Crampton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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31:19

Oval Office Round Two

Politics Unpacked ·

2025/08/18

President Zelensky is returning to the White House - but this time he isn't alone.Seven European leaders, including Keir Starmer, have gone with him to help make sure Donald Trump is on side.Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politicsof the day with Charlotte Ivers and Sebastian Payne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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32:11

The Trump-Putin Summit

Politics Unpacked ·

2025/08/15

Donald Trump heads to Alaska today to meet Vladimir Putin and try to find a path to peace in Ukraine - but how likely is an end to the war?Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with Michael Binyon and Cindy Yu. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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32:51

Trump's Plan For Peace

Politics Unpacked ·

2025/08/14

Russia and the US are understood to have agreed a "West Bank-style" occupation of Ukraine ahead of Donald Trump's meeting with Vladimir Putin - but the plan may not appeal to Kyiv.Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politicsof the day with Manveen Rana and Matthew Syed. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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34:10

JD Vance's Unlikely BBQ

Politics Unpacked ·

2025/08/13

JD Vance's holiday to the cotswoldscontinues, where he's been meeting with Tories, breakfasting with Nigel Farage, and having a barbecue with a former Apprentice candidate who says 'Bosh' a lot.Hugo Rifkind unpacksthe politics of the day with Alice Thomson and Robert Crampton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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35:04

Is Political Language Too Loose?

Politics Unpacked ·

2025/08/12

As the debate over legal and illegal migration continues, are politicians being too imprecise with the words they choose?Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Libby Purves and James Marriott. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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33:08

Is Labour Trying To Create A Hostile Environment?

Politics Unpacked ·

2025/08/11

As the government makes another announcement about deporting foreign criminals, Hugo Rifkind asks if they're pursuing tougher policies than under Theresa May's 'hostile environment'. And with both the Conservatives and Reform UK campaigning hard on migration, has the 'Overton window' in British politics moved?With Times columnists Seb Payne and Charlotte Ivers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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32:47

Trump Goes from 'Taco to Waco'

Politics Unpacked ·

2025/08/08

The journalist who gave Trump the nickname Taco - Trump Always Chickens Out - for his strategy on tariffs says it should be updated to Waco - The World Always Chickens Out. Is he right?Harry Wallop is joined by Alys Denby and Michael Binyon to unpack the politics of the day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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33:26

Kemi The 'Snitch'

Politics Unpacked ·

2025/08/07

Kemi Badenoch reveals she snitched on a fellow pupil for cheating during an exam when she was"about 14 or 15", resulting in him getting expelled - should the Tory leader have been praised for the move?Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Manveen Rana and Sarah Ditum. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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33:33

The Chancellor’s ‘Impossible Trilemma’

Politics Unpacked ·

2025/08/06

With a £50 billion gap in the public finances, it is looking increasingly difficult for Rachel Reeves to avoid raising taxes.Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Janice Turner and Cindy Yu. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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31:47

Will The UK-France Migrant Deal Cut Through?

Politics Unpacked ·

2025/08/05

The government's 'one-in, one-out' migrant deal with France is coming into force - but can the public be persuaded by technocratic solutions? And should Neil Kinnock stop advising Rachel Reeves to raise taxes?Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Times columnists James Marriott and Libby Purves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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35:20

Farage's Growing Entourage

Politics Unpacked ·

2025/08/04

Reform UK's new justice adviser doesn't agree with everything Nigel Farage says - does it matter? And can Farage keep tabs on his growing entourage?Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politicsof the day with Seb Payne and Charlotte Ivers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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32:44

Not So Silly Season

Politics Unpacked ·

2025/08/01

August is supposed to be a quiet time for politics but the Prime Minister has an arrayof thorny issues to contend with - from Heathrow's expansion plan, to foreign criminals and the fact that no one wants to name their baby after him.Harry Wallop unpacks the politics of the day with Alys Denby and Phil Tinline. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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33:39

PM's "Knee-Jerk Reaction" On Palestine

Politics Unpacked ·

2025/07/31

Top lawyers are warning Starmer he'll be breaking international law if he follows through with the recognition of a Palestinian State, and Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch called the move a "knee jerk reaction" - does she have a point ?Geoff Norcott is joined by Claire Cohen and Matthew Parris to unpack the politics of the day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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31:42

Starmer's Palestine Plan

Politics Unpacked ·

2025/07/30

Israel has criticised Keir Starmer's plan to recognise a Palestinian state if conditions do not improve in Gaza, but many of the Prime Minister's MPs will feel he didn't act quickly enough. Has the PM had a change of heart or is this just gesture politics?Geoff Norcott unpacks the politics of the day with Jane Mulkerrins and Alice Thomson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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32:57

Trump's Advice To Starmer

Politics Unpacked ·

2025/07/29

On his visit to Scotland, President Trump gave Keir Starmer his unsolicited advice for how to beat Nigel Farage at the next election - but should the Prime Minister listen to him?Michael Binyon is joined by Sarah Ditum and James Marriott to unpack the politics of the day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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