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Daily Politics from the New Statesman

The New Statesman

Helping you make sense of politics – every weekday.Anoosh Chakelian, Oli Dugmore and the New Statesman team bring you sharp reporting, clear analysis and thoughtful conversations to help you understand what’s really going on in Westminster and beyond.The New Statesman is Britain’s leading source of news and commentary on politics and culture with a progressive perspective. On Daily Politics, our journalists and expert guests cut through the noise of the headlines to explain the forces shaping our

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22:04

Nigel Farage won't take a day off | Politics with...

Daily Politics from the New Statesman ·

2025/08/04

Parliament is in recess for the next four weeks, a time when Westminster usually goes quiet, but this year there’s one man who’s determined to keep working. Nigel Farage.Today the Reform UK delivered his third weekly conference as part of his campaign on “Lawless Britain”, broadening out (slightly) from the party's usual single-issue politics. Of course, much of the emphasis is still heavily on migration.But do these conferences tell us about the current contradictions in British politics and have

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42:52

Who really owns Britain's houses? | Susan J. Smith...

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2025/08/02

Britain is in the grip of a housing crisis and politicians from all sides claim to have the solutions. But as prices rise, renters struggle and investors profit - are we seeing housing policy serve the public good?Will Dunn, the New Statesman's business editor, is joined by Susan J. Smith, the new president of the British Academy and honorary professor of social and economic geography at the University of Cambridge.Read: Britain’s new-build nightmare Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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22:21

Do politicians understand the internet? | Politics...

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2025/08/01

The team answer listener questions on the practicalities of the online safety act, a Labour-Lib Dem coalition, and the revival of the commonwealth.Submit a question for a future episode:You Ask Us Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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25:06

Britain's summer of discontent | Cover Story with...

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2025/07/31

Asylum protests. NHS strikes. A faltering economy. Is the Labour government facing a summer of discontent?Last year, riots sparked by the brutal murder of three young girls at a dance class in Southport rocked the UK. Rioters targeted hotels housing asylum seekers, wrongly connecting the murders to Muslim immigration. Now, asylum protests persist.At the same time, the government faces strike action from NHS doctors, a struggling economy and political threats from both left and right.Rachel Cunliffe

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18:42

Starmer's threat to recognise Palestine | Politics...

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2025/07/30

The UK will recognise Palestinian statehood in September unless Israel abides by a ceasefire, commits to a two-state solution and agrees not to annex the West Bank.Yesterday, Keir Starmer marked a clear shift on the UK’s position on the Israel Gaza war.However, this has prompted backlash from all sides. So what is there to gain?Megan Gibson is joined by George Eaton and Megan Kenyon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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27:39

Why can't Trump shake Epstein? | US politics with...

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2025/07/29

Once upon a time Donald Trump loved to talk about conspiracy theories. Now, well, not so much.Why can’t Trump shake the Epstein story - and what could it mean for his presidency?--Last week, Katie Stallard and Freddie Hayward talked about how Donald Trump wanted his supporters to move on and stop talking about Jefrey Epstein, and how that seemed to be driving a wedge between him and the MAGA faithful.Since then, the US president has continued his attempts to distance himself from the convicted sex

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27:52

All hail Emperor Trump | Politics with Tom McTague

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2025/07/28

As Donald Trump visits Scotland, world leaders - including Keir Starmer - flock to pay tribute at the emperor's feet.Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2DHAQOeEg-Z-4trARDXHRA?sub_confirmation=1The US President is on a 4-day trip to his golf courses in Scotland. He has met with Ursula von der Leyen, President of the European Commission, and UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer.Wielding the "bully-boy" threat of trade tariffs, the President is enjoying unprecedented influence. But

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50:41

The UK TV industry is "in dire straits" - Peter...

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2025/07/26

Director, writer and producer Peter Kosminsky, who directed of the BBC's adaptation of Hilary Mantel's Wolf Hall, has worked in the television industry for 45 years. The BAFTA and Golden Globe winner is one of the most respected voices in the industry.Kosminsky spoke to the New Statesman's Hannah Barnes in a wide ranging discussion about the state of British television, and why he is calling upon the government to stand up for public service broadcasting against the might of the streaming giants

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38:25

If you care about Gaza, why vote Labour? - Listener...

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2025/07/25

Our Listeners ask: With Keir Starmer and his government under fire over their approach to Gaza, and the emergence of Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana's new party, why vote Labour? And with infrastructure and public services in such a terrible state, and the prospect of taxes and bills rising, what are we paying for?Tom McTague is joined by Megan Kenyon, George Eaton and Will Dunn to discuss.READCorbyn and Sultana declare war on Labour from the left - Megan Kenyon Hosted on Acast. See

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19:37

The fraying of the social fabric | Politics with...

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2025/07/24

This week - Deputy Prime Minister Angela Rayner has identified immigration, economic insecurity and time spent online as key causes of unrest and rioting in the UK following last year's Southport attacks. Also, Can Rachel Reeves avoid another fiscal crisis?Rachel Cunliffe is joined by Andrew Marr and George Eaton to discuss.READCan Rachel Reeves avoid a new fiscal crisis - George Eaton Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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40:50

Kemi Badenoch isn't working | Cover Story with Tom...

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2025/07/23

She was the Tory saviour. Now, by November, she could be gone.Where did it all go wrong for Kemi Badenoch?--For this week's New Statesman magazine, Will Lloyd has written a powerful and revealing profile of the Nigerian immigrant who rose to lead the Conservative Party. Will joins Tom McTague to discuss what he discovered in the course of his reporting, including why Conservative grandees first celebrated, then turned against, Kemi Badenoch. They explore whether racism plays a role in the way

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39:49

The Trump, Epstein and MAGA saga

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2025/07/22

Could Donald Trump’s plea to his support base to “not waste time and energy on Jeffrey Epstein” finally drive a wedge between the US president and his MAGA faithful? And what are Trump and Vice President JD Vance doing in the UK this summer?Katie Stallard is joined by the New Statesman’s US correspondent Freddie Hayward to discuss.READA conspiracy theory that Donald Trump can't control - Freddie Hayward Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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21:03

Now, re-nationalise water | Politics with Anoosh...

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2025/07/21

Water regulator Ofwat is to be abolished - but Labour should go further.***On Monday the results of an independent review of the water industry were published. The results were damning for the regulator, Ofwat, which will be abolished in response to the report. Megan Kenyon attended the announcement for the New Statesman and joins Anoosh Chakelian and George Eaton on the podcast.They argue that while provision of water in the UK clearly needs drastic reform, the government needs a more radical plan

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26:47

What does "Blue Labour" really mean? - Morgan Jones...

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2025/07/20

As Keir Starmer's government appears to be buffeted by internal storms, multiple factions are influencing the flow of power. Not least, the oxymoronically-named 'Blue Labour'. But what is Blue Labour? And what do those in the movement actually want?In this episode, Anoosh Chakelian and Rachel Cunliffe are joined by the author Morgan Jones, who specialises in reporting on the politics of the Labour Party. She's also the co-editor of Renewal, a Labour-aligned journal. Hosted on Acast. See

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23:51

Is AI coming for our jobs? - Listener questions episode

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2025/07/18

The government are pursuing AI developments, but at what cost? Why aren't Labour rebels protesting about stealth taxes? And will Jeremy Corbyn join the Green Party?Rachel Cunliffe is joined by Will Dunn and Andrew Marr to answer your questions.READMagic and divination in the age of AI - Will Dunn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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29:01

Is Keir Starmer "bold and brave" to suspend rebels?

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2025/07/17

On Wednesday, the prime minister removed the whip from the group of MPs for breaches of discipline. The group of MPs have persistently rebelled against the Labour leader.The government are also reckoning with a revelation that leaked information compromised the safety of Afghans who supported the British military, and inflation has risen higher than expected.Plus: Labour introduce plans to lower the voting age to 16.Rachel Cunliffe is joined by Andrew Marr, George Eaton and Will Dunn to

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38:41

Israel is committing war crimes - former Supreme...

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2025/07/16

Jonathan Sumption, Lord Sumption, served on the Supreme Court of the United Kingdom between 2012 and 2018.He has written a powerful and sobering essay for the New Statesman in which he argues that Israel is committing war crimes in Gaza.In this exclusive interview, Tom McTague meets Jonathan Sumption to discuss why he has come to this conclusion now, and what it means for the international community.Read Jonathan Sumption's essay here:

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36:57

Is English literature dying - and does it matter?

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2025/07/15

English literature no longer makes the top ten of A-level subject choices. English departments at universities are regularly closing. Studies show dramatic drops in literacy and reading, particularly amongst teenagers.Today we’re asking: is English literature dying?The New Statesman’s deputy editor Will Lloyd is joined by the New Statesman’s new culture editor Tanjil Rashid and columnist and critic James Marriott.READEnglish literature's last stand - James Marriott Hosted on Acast. See

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22:21

🚨 How to defeat Reform - *Exclusive* with political...

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2025/07/14

Nigel Farage and Reform UK are a real threat to Labour and the Conservatives alike.We've heard a lot about the strengths of the challenger party - who would be likely to form the next government if an election was held tomorrow.But one political polling analyst has been exploring where the Reform brand is most vulnerable to attack - and he reveals his results exclusively in this episode of the New Statesman podcast.Steve Akehurst is founder of the non-partisan research initiative Persuasion UK. He

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49:56

Exclusive Green Party leadership debate

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2025/07/13

In a New Statesman exclusive, two of the Green Party's leadership candidates, Zack Polanski and Adrian Ramsey, present their visions for the party to host Anoosh Chakelian.READCan the Green Party ever work with Jeremy Corbyn? - Megan KenyonSign up to the New Statesman's daily politics newsletter: Morning Call Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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