Politics At Sam and Anne"s

21:43

Has Streeting painted a target on his back?

Politics At Sam and Anne"s ·

2026/02/10

After a helter-skelter 24 hours - with calls for the PM to quit and another senior resignation from the heart of No10 – has Keir Starmer done enough to convince his party he is the man for the future, or has he simply just bought time?Sam and Anne reflect on a tumultuous day in Westminster and look ahead to challenges facing the Prime Minister in the coming weeks and months.Away from the psychodrama, the duo consider where this leaves Wes Streeting after he voluntarily shared his messages and

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22:11

Can Starmer live without Morgan McSweeney?

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2026/02/09

The Prime Minister starts the week without his right-hand man – Morgan McSweeney – following his resignation over the appointment of Peter Mandelson but, has that secured Keir Starmer’s survival?Sam and Anne mop up the reaction from Labour circles and break down a crucial 24 hours for the PM as he faces the markets. Will his own MPs restore confidence in his premiership after he addresses the Parliamentary Labour party?The duo also consider the psychodrama and positions of the Prime Minister’s

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21:32

Starmer: Is there a future?

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2026/02/05

As the political drama over Peter Mandelson spills into the Commons - with another climbdown and a damaging revelation – it raises the bigger question: How secure is the Keir Starmer premiership?With some MPs calling for Starmer to go – along with his chief of staff Morgan McSweeney – pressure is mounting over the stark confession that the PM knew about Mandelson’s continuing relationship with Jeffrey Epstein before he was appointed the UK’s ambassador to the US.Elsewhere, has Andy Burnham actually

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21:29

Can Starmer keep Mandelson vetting secret?

Politics At Sam and Anne"s ·

2026/02/04

Another day and another podcast dominated by Peter Mandelson – but as the political pressure ramps up across parliament, how will No10 react and is the carnage over?In a frantic 24 hours, Lord Mandelson gave up his peerage and is facing a criminal investigation over alleged leaking of sensitive material to convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.Facing a key Conservative vote in the commons later today can Keir Starmer bury his associations with Peter Mandelson and his decision to appoint him as the

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19:33

Is Mandelson already plotting his next comeback?

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2026/02/03

Peter Mandelson is still the main topic for discussion on the podcast again – as Anne reports back from an event with the US ambassador to London.Sam and Anne both pick over Mandelson’s interview with the Times – where, beyond the photos at the Aga, he seems to hint that there’s still a way back to politics by saying “I want to be more of an outsider”.At last night's event, Anne picks up on U.S. reaction to the Mandelson saga – but there is a stark warning for transatlantic business relations.Plus,

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20:05

Mandelson fall: A body blow for McSweeney?

Politics At Sam and Anne"s ·

2026/02/02

As another large dossier of Epstein files comes into the public domain – Lord Peter Mandelson resigns his membership to the Labour party, claiming he “doesn’t want to cause further embarrassment” – but is that the end or only the beginning?Sam and Anne assess the political ramifications for Mr Mandelson and whether his links to the convicted paedophile – Jeffrey Epstein - will force him to give up his peerage.Elsewhere, the Prime Minister wades in on whether Andrew Mountbatten Windsor should testify

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19:24

President Xi vs the Tories

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2026/01/29

Prime Minister Keir Starmer meets China’s President Xi calling for a “more sophisticated relationship” - but can both nations achieve that amidst global uncertainty?Sam and Anne dive into the details, looking at who is on the trip and reflect on the “twists and turns” of the relations between the two nations.Back in London, is the assisted dying bill on its last legs with the clock ticking on the time to debate and scrutinise the legislation in the House of Lords. Plus, have the welfare reforms –

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20:27

Can 'never here Keir' bring back the goods from China?

Politics At Sam and Anne"s ·

2026/01/28

As Keir Starmer touches down in Beijing – does the UK face a choice between a “golden age” or an “ice age” with its relationship with China?Sam and Anne assess:Will the Prime Minister have to pick a side between President Xi or President Trump?How will he present himself on the trip, pragmatist or optimist?Will alleged spying and hacking by the Chinese make a difference?Should Sir Keir be globetrotting whilst domestic issues pile up?Back in blighty, Sam has been on the ground in Manchester gathering

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19:04

Starmer in China: Will he trigger Trump?

Politics At Sam and Anne"s ·

2026/01/27

As the Prime Minister prepares to fly off to China he leaves behind plenty of problems at home – including a snap by-election in Manchester – but what will he do about it?Sam is on his way to the North West to see if Keir Starmer can navigate this moment of jeopardy, as some parties launch their campaigns for the Gorton and Denton seat.Back in Westminster, the government makes a significant announcement on ground rents.Plus, we have some exclusive polling looking at who could be seen as potentially

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21:03

Can Starmer withstand the Burnham backlash?

Politics At Sam and Anne"s ·

2026/01/26

After a weekend of will he or won’t he – Labour’s National Executive Committee decided to block Andy Burnham from standing in the upcoming Gorton and Denton by election – but has this move just ignited a massive internal civil war?Sam and Anne reveal some of the details from the crucial NEC meeting – assessing how damaging the move could be and whether the argument to shut the door on Mr Burnham’s potential return to SW1 is robust enough. Away from the red-on-red infighting, the policing white paper

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18:40

Trump climbdown: Has January been a wasted month

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2026/01/22

After President Trump’s dramatic tariff climbdown at Davos, the Prime Minister and European leaders will be breathing a sigh of relief – but has it left more questions than answers and can the UK claim any credit for the change in position?Sam and Anne reflect on a month - primarily dominated by foreign issues and U-turns - and discuss whether if it was a missed opportunity for the government to push its priorities at home.The duo also ponder the view of business on Starmer’s premiership and if they

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22:06

Farage lobbies Team Trump in Davos

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2026/01/21

Donald Trump finally descends on Davos despite a delayed flight – and is set to dominate the day at the annual get-together of the global elite.Sam and Anne reflect on his mega press conference prior to his departure – where he criticised Keir Starmer on the Chagos deal once again – and ask whether the PM will be missed in the Swiss Alps.Anne has the latest on the ground, gathering intel from across the economic and political spectrum on Trump’s antics and the British position as well as the insane

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20:48

Trump unleashes Chagos Bazooka on Keir

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2026/01/20

Sam and Anne started this episode wonder if Starmer and Trump relations were showing signs of being back on track.And as they were recording – the latest Trump Truth Social post calls the UK Chagos Islands deal “an act of GREAT STUPIDITY”.A move that’ll dominate the day – Sam explains how it’ll land in Westminster and Anne explains what people will be saying at Davos. There’s also more u-turn talk after ministers confirm a consultation on banning social media for under-16s and Sam hears of possible

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24:23

Why Starmer is saying Trump is wrong

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2026/01/19

After a weekend tariff assault by President Trump on the UK and Europe – triggered by the fallout from the U.S. ambition to buy Greenland – the Prime Minister rips up the agenda to hold an emergency news conference in Downing Street.Sam in London and Anne in Davos to go through what options Sir Keir Starmer has on the table and assess whether the PM should retaliate or find a diplomatic way through the choppy waters?Back in the Commons, Sam has the latest on the row over the Hillsborough law as the

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23:25

Starmer’s three big woes revealed

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2026/01/15

Is the theme of anger and unhappiness dominating British politics and what, if anything, is the Prime Minister doing to quell the mood amongst his party and the public?Sam has details of misery and irritation within the Labour ranks over plans to overhaul parts of the jury system to cut the courts backlog – but is another u-turn or rebellion on the horizon?Elsewhere, will the assisted dying bill make it over the line before the Kings speech in May? Is a former British Prime Minister about to be

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20:05

Why is the UK so bad at getting stuff done?

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2026/01/14

Another day and another u-turn – what does the climbdown on digital ID say about the credibility and authority of the Prime Minister?Sam and Anne also get you up to speed on another government idea that you’ll have heard a lot about before – rail investment in the north of England. Can links between big cities ever be improved? And why is the Chancellor trying to whip up excitement like it’s not been mentioned before?

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22:52

Labour MPs vs the Spooks

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2026/01/13

A row is brewing between the government, Labour backbenchers and the security services over the Hillsborough law. Sam has the intel on why MPs want it to go even further, leaving No10 in a tricky position.After several policy U-turns and potentially more on the horizon – is the Prime Minister still in the driving seat and to what extent?Plus, as Reform UK claims its most high-profile scalp so far in Nadhim Zahawi, why are the polls heading in the wrong direction and could the party be accused of

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21:04

Red on red: How X is upsetting Labour

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2026/01/12

As global instability continues to dominate the Prime Minister’s agenda, is the threat to his premiership receding?After a rollercoaster week of foreign events, and now the possibility of the collapse of the Iranian regime, Sam and Anne asses the perception of his actions on the home and domestic fronts.Link to foreign affairs, Anne has some intel on defence spending and how the funding doesn’t match the UK’s intention to be involved in military operations across the globe.Elsewhere, is the

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21:55

Bridget Phillipson fights back

Politics At Sam and Anne"s ·

2026/01/08

Today, Sam and Anne ask the question, is the Prime Minister’s focus abroad distracting from his own problems and domestic reforms at home?With a plethora of contentious legislation to get through ahead of the spring statement in March and the Kings speech in May - the duo forecast whether there could be more rebellions down the line. The pair home in on the complicated problems facing Bridget Phillipson - how she deals with SEND reforms and the use of single sex spaces. Will the government take on

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20:45

New restrictions: Government plans every driver will...

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2026/01/07

Three things from Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy to start your political day.What the government is having to deal with – the unpredictability of Donald Trump.Just as Britain signs up to troops in Ukraine if there’s a peace deal, it’s having to use its best diplomatic language on what the President’s thinking about Greenland.What the government wants to deal with – publishing the road safety strategy which is something every driver will have a view on.What some government sources are thinking – Sam’s

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