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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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19:33

Trump's Ceasefire: From bunker bombs to F bombs

Daily Politics from the New Statesman ·

2025/06/24

Publicly at least, most American Presidents have "held their tongue" over their disputes with Israel - Trump is a "different kettle of fish."-YOUR NEXT LISTEN: Iran War: "Our economy will be smashed"-The Trump-brokered ceasefire between Israel and Iran has gotten off to a shaky start. Both sides have accused the other of violating the agreement, with Israel incurring the expletive-laden wrath of the US president in the process. So what happens now?In this episode Anoosh Chakelian is joined by Megan

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32:31

Iran War: "Our economy will be smashed"

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2025/06/23

Diplomacy has been "pushed aside" after Donald Trump bombed Iran - leaving Britain "weak".-YOUR NEXT LISTEN: Trump bombs Iran-Donald Trump has hinted in a social media that he would be in favour of regime change in Iran. His government have said otherwise.Elsewhere, UK Foreign Secretary David Lammy has so far refused to say whether the US bombing of Iranian nuclear sites was legal. Does the UK government quietly approve of Trump’s actions?In this episode our associate political editor Rachel

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26:43

Emergency podcast: Trump bombs Iran

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2025/06/22

“American citizens will die” - Lee Siegel—YOUR NEXT LISTEN: Will Starmer back Trump on Iran? —Donald Trump announced on Sunday that US forces have bombed three nuclear sites in Iran.The attack comes after weeks of speculation about whether the US will follow Israel into war with Iran, after claims that Iran has enriched enough material to fuel nuclear weapons.In this emergency episode, Freddie Hayward speaks to the New Statesman’s columnist Lee Siegel, who explains that “it’s hard to see this as a

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17:10

Can Labour win the next election?

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2025/06/20

Our listeners ask: Do Labour have a realistic chance of winning the next election, and can Reform become a party for all regions of the UK?Also in the show, another listener asks how much is being done, or ever really has been, over the issue of class in British society and politics?Anoosh Chakelian is joined by George Eaton and Rachel Cunliffe.Sign up to the New Statesman's daily politics newsletter: Morning CallSubmit a question for a future episode: You Ask Us Hosted on Acast. See

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26:06

Will Starmer back Trump on Iran?

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2025/06/19

Anoosh Chakelian is joined by George Eaton, Freddie Hayward and Rachel Cunliffe to discuss the fast moving situation in the Middle East, how the UK Government is wrangling with an unpredictable US President and also unpick the news of a new national inquiry into grooming gangs.SIGN UP:For a dose of political analysis every morning, sign up for our newsletter morningcall.substack.comJOIN US:Subscribe to the New Statesman to get all our reporting from £8.99 a month www.newstatesman.com/pod25Submit a

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33:55

Israel vs. Iran: what next? | Professor of War...

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2025/06/17

Is there a route to de-escalation between Israel and Iran?--YOUR NEXT LISTEN: As Gaza faces famine, where does the US stand on Isreal? --On Friday, the 13th of June, Israel launched a surprise attack on multiple targets across Iran. Israel strikes hit missile sites and nuclear facilities, and more recently also targeted Iranian state tv.The two nations have subsequently traded missile attacks over the following days, an escalation to the conflict, which is now the biggest between these two

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17:56

Spending review: NHS wins - but tax rises are coming

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2025/06/13

Andrew Marr, Anoosh Chakelian and Rachel Cunliffe review Rachel Reeves's latest financial statement.LISTEN NEXT: What Keir Starmer can't say - NS editor Tom McTague on his profile of the Prime Minister https://pod.fo/e/2e40f0--Rachel Reeves unveiled her latest spending review this week. Andrew, Anoosh and Rachel unpack the winners and losers, and discuss what the spending review reveals about the government's priorities.READ: Rachel Reeves's economic credibility is on the line

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40:50

What Keir Starmer can't say - New Statesman editor...

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2025/06/12

Keir Starmer had tears in his eyes as he spoke of the death of his brother.The Prime Minister was talking with the New Statesman's new editor, Tom McTague, about how his personal life informs how he runs the country.Tom has spent weeks accompanying and interviewing Keir Starmer for an extensive profile published in the latest issue of the New Statesman.In this extended interview, Tom speaks with deputy editor Will Lloyd to discuss what he learned about the man who leads the government.Read the

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31:48

Jeremy Hunt: Reform's mission is to destroy the Tories

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2025/06/09

Jeremy Hunt held an extensive number of briefs in successive Conservative cabinets; culture secretary, health secretary, foreign secretary, and chancellor. He's now back on the back benches after just holding onto his seat, focusing his time on "reading and writing". Last week he published a new book "Can We Be Great Again? - looking at Britain’s global position, and in Hunt’s opinion, why it could be greater.Is this part of his bid for the Tory leadership? And with the rise of Reform would he

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28:51

Britain is trapped in a new build nightmare

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2025/06/06

If you live in a new build, or know someone who does, who might already be all too familiar with the fact that Britain has a housing problem.Yes we have a severe shortage of housing, and the government has promised to build 1.5million new homes by the end of parliament - but something which is affecting many people but remains underreported is the terrible quality of the houses being built.Will Dunn is joined by Anoosh Chakelian who has written this week's cover story:Britain’s new-build

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22:59

Does Andy Burnham want to be prime minister?

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2025/06/05

There's a gap on the left and several figures have stepped forward to fill it!Anoosh Chakelian is joined by Rachel Cunliffe and George Eaton to discuss Andy Burnham's leadership pitch, Jeremy Corbyn's Gaza inquiry, dysfunction in no 10, and what the hell Robert Jenrick is doing on the internet.Sign up to the New Statesman's daily politics newsletter:Morning CallSubmit a question for a future episode:You Ask Us Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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35:26

Why is Trump shilling crypto?

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2025/06/03

If there's one thing that the president loves, it's money. Recently, Trump has turned his attention to crypto - going into business with his sons and also launching $TRUMP and $MELANIA memecoins.But while this is one of Donald Trump’s latest passion projects, it joins a long, long list of business ventures over his lengthy career. A story that in reality involves a long list of failed business ventures, tax evasion, and multiple bankruptcies. So how has Donald Trump manage to fail upwards for more

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15:59

Who can fill the left-wing gap?

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2025/05/30

With Reform being a right-wing populist movement, and splitting Tory voters. Why is there a lack of a strong left-wing populist party?, one listener asks.And another listener, Damon, writes in to ask, Why are fishing rights on the agenda with regards to this latest EU deal? Do you agree that France has a disproportionate influence on the EU?Anoosh Chakelian is joined by George Eaton and Rachel Cunliffe.Sign up to the New Statesman's daily politics newsletter:Morning CallSubmit a question for a

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18:23

Labour are U-turning it up

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2025/05/29

Winter fuel cuts? Two child benefit gap? Rachel Reeves' fiscal rules? Angela Rayner?The team discuss what will stay and what will have to go for Labour in the coming weeks and months, and where Nigel Farage is lurking to capitalise on Labour and Tory struggles.Anoosh Chakelian is joined by George Eaton and Rachel Cunliffe.Sign up to the New Statesman's daily politics newsletter:Morning CallSubmit a question for a future episode:You Ask Us Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more

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37:30

As Gaza faces famine, where does the US stand on Israel?

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2025/05/26

Last week, the Israeli military launched a major new ground assault on Gaza. The aim, according to Israel’s prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu, is to force the surrender of Hamas, free the remaining Israeli hostages, and bring the entire territory under Israel’s control.The UK, France and Canada have demanded Israel halt "its military operations" and "immediately allow aid" in.While Trump spoke about his support for Benjamin "Bibi" Netanyahu during his campaign, in recent weeks his patience seems to

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24:27

Gordon Brown on the “cruel” two-child benefit cap

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2025/05/23

The former Labour prime minister speaks to the New Statesman Podcast about how the government can reduce levels of child poverty.Read: Gordon Brown: the moral economistSubmit a question for a future episode:You Ask Us Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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25:38

Brentrance

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2025/05/22

Starmer has sealed the deal with the EU, U-turned on winter fuel, and made a marked departure on the UK's stance on Israel. This has been a big week for Labour, but how will it wash with the public?Anoosh Chakelian is drawn by the New Statesman's political editor Andrew Marr, senior editor George Eaton, and senior data journalist Ben Walker.Sign up to the New Statesman's daily politics newsletter:Morning CallSubmit a question for a future episode:You Ask Us Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for

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48:27

This house believes private schools should be abolished

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2025/05/21

Seven per cent of British children attend private school – a tiny minority – and yet they retain a grip on our elite institutions. The latest figures show that 65% of judges, 44% of newspaper columnists and 23% of MPs were independently educated. Fee-paying schools, however, do not merely cater for the privileged few, but hard-working aspirational parents who want the best for their children. They also allow for a quality that is essential in all aspects of raising children: choice. Is this two-tier

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30:49

Alice Vincent: rediscovering music after trauma

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2025/05/19

In our teenage years, music can be everything. But as we age, our relationship with music changes.Alice Vincent was a music journalist for many years, and in this frank conversation tells Kate Mossman how childbirth, PTSD and depression turned her love of music into something darker. In her new book, Hark: How women listen, Alice recounts her quest to rediscover the power of music as an adult, a mother and after mental health battles. In this conversation, Alice and Kate discuss how her quest took

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17:10

Should we abolish the Treasury?

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2025/05/16

“Having moved on from Blue Labour, which other policies will Turquoise Labour adopt from the far right?"; “Given that they are a break on everything, should the Treasury department be abolished?”; “What would happen if Labour and the Conservatives got completely wiped out at the general election and the Lib Dems and Greens also had bad polling results and the Reform party suddenly lost its mojo? Could a government function or would King Charles have to step in?”Anoosh Chakelian is joined by Andrew

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