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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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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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35:58

A MAGA British Summer

Politics Unpacked ·

2025/07/28

Keir Starmer meets Donald Trump at his Turnberry golf course today, where the president's love of Scotland has sparked talk of a 'MAGA British summer'.But on the domestic front, the prime minister has some thorny issues to contend with.Michael Binyon unpacks the politics of the day with Charlotte Ivers and Seb Payne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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30:25

Battle With The BMA

Politics Unpacked ·

2025/07/25

Keir Starmer has appealed in The Times directly to doctors not to strike - but is this falling on deaf ears? And how doesthis bode for Labour’s future relations with the unions?Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with Michael Binyon and Thangam Debbonaire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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29:48

Badenoch's Chainsaw Conservatives

Politics Unpacked ·

2025/07/24

Kemi Badenoch says the chainsaw-wielding president of Argentina would be “the template” for her government - could could she be Britain's answer to Javier Milei?Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with Manveen Rana and Fraser Nelson. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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32:14

Is Britain "Fraying"?

Politics Unpacked ·

2025/07/23

Keir Starmer has warned Britain is "fraying at the edges" and urgent action on immigration is needed to avoid a repeat of last summer's riots. But is this the worst it's been?Robert Crampton and Phil Tinline join Ed Vaizey to unpack the politics of the day Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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32:43

Reshuffles, Reform & JD Vance's Holiday

Politics Unpacked ·

2025/07/22

Kemi Badenoch is using the last day before the Commons recess to launch a reset of her leadership of the Conservative Party, while Nigel Farage is gearing up to spend his summer talking about crime.Plus: What will JD Vance get up to in the Cotswolds?Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with James Marriott and Sarah Ditum Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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32:53

Farage's Summer Of Crime

Politics Unpacked ·

2025/07/21

Reform UK's leader launches a six-week summer crime campaign, promising to deport criminals to prisons in El Salvador and halve crime overall. Could he deliver it?Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with Charlotte Ivers and Patrick Kidd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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32:02

Afghan Data Leak: "Cock-up Or Conspiracy"?

Politics Unpacked ·

2025/07/18

As more revelations about the Afghan data leak continue to come out, who will take the blame? And is an urgent inquiry needed to unpack the failings?Ed Vaizey unpacks the politicsof the day with Michael Binyon and Alys Denby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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31:43

Persistent Knobheadery

Politics Unpacked ·

2025/07/17

Keir Starmer has suspended four of his MPs over repeated breaches of party discipline, or as one party source described it to the Times, “persistent knobheadery”. Was this a ruthless or desperate move from Starmer?Patrick Maguire 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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42:02

PMQs: Don't Mention The Data Leak

Politics Unpacked ·

2025/07/16

Keir Starmer said Conservative ex-ministers have serious questions to answer over the Afghanistan data leak at the start of Prime Minister's Questions.But after that, no one seemed to want to mention it.Patrick Maguire unpacks the action with Sunday Times Whitehall Editor Gabriel Pogrund and former Conservative cabinet minister Sir David Lidington. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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29:02

Melania, Billionaires And The Power Of Pessimism

Politics Unpacked ·

2025/07/15

Patrick Maguire is unpacking the politics of the day, asking James Marriott and Libby Purves whether Melania Trump changed the US president's mind over Putin, whether we should mourn the departure of billionaires, and why pessimism can be a force for good. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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35:33

Tax Rises: The Question Of The Summer

Politics Unpacked ·

2025/07/14

What is a "working person" and who is on a "modest income"? Government ministers are pressed to say who could facehigher taxes, as expectation mounts that the chancellor will have to act in the Autumn.Patrick Maguire unpacks the politics of the day with The Times' Seb Payne and Carol Lewis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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29:30

Sick Note Britain?

Politics Unpacked ·

2025/07/11

GPs are being told to stop handing out so many sick notes as part of the government's efforts to get more people back to work.And why are women turning to Reform?Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with Alice Thomson and Cindy Yu. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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31:46

"Washed-up Tories" Defecting to Reform

Politics Unpacked ·

2025/07/10

Former Conservative Chairman Jake Berry is the second ex-Tory minister to defect to Reform this week, but is this working in Nigel Farage's favour?Hugo Rifkind is joined by Tim Montgomerie and Zoe Strimpel to unpack the politics of the day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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39:24

PMQs: 'Flirting' With A Wealth Tax

Politics Unpacked ·

2025/07/09

Keir Starmer reiterated his tax pledges at PMQs as Kemi Badenoch accused him of 'flirting' with a wealth tax.Hugo Rifkind pauses and unpacks the exchangesfrom the Commons with Patrick Maguire and Jon Harvey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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26:23

Can Starmer and Macron Stop the Boats?

Politics Unpacked ·

2025/07/08

Keir Starmer is hoping to use the French President's visit as a chance to talk migration, but will they reach a deal?Hugo Rifkind is joined by Times Columnists James Marriot and Sarah Ditum to unpack the politics of the day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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31:23

Another Labour Rebellion Looms

Politics Unpacked ·

2025/07/07

The government could be facing another backbench rebellion, this time over its plans to reform special needs support.Why aren't the 'Starmtoopers' as loyal as the Prime Minister hoped?Hugo Rifkind unpacks thepolitics of the day with Seb Payne and Charlotte Ivers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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34:43

Can A New Left-Wing Party Succeed

Politics Unpacked ·

2025/07/04

A year after Labour's landslide election victory, how serious is the threat to Keir Starmer from a new left-wing party led by Zarah Sultana and (possibly) Jeremy Corbyn?Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of day with Michael Binyon and Latika Bourke. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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31:24

Can Reeves Move On From 'Tough Day'?

Politics Unpacked ·

2025/07/03

Keir Starmer says the Chancellor is going nowhere, but have the very public tears of Rachel Reeves left the impression of a government in crisis as it approaches its first birthday?Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Matthew Parris and Manveen Rana Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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44:36

PMQs: "She Looks Traumatised"

Politics Unpacked ·

2025/07/02

Keir Starmer faces MPs after his government is forced into a humiliating reversal over welfare reform. But it's the appearance of the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, and questions over her future, that dominate.Hugo Rifkind unpacks the exchanges with Times chief political commentator Patrick Maguire and Times Radio's Ayesha Hazarika. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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