Politics At Sam and Anne"s

21:55

Is Healey really a risk taker?

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2026/09/07

Can the chancellor deliver growth without breaking his own self-imposed fiscal rules?John Healey will set out his vision for the economy this morning, but with pressure mounting on the public finances, Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy ask whether he is preparing to flex the rules to make it happen.Amidst an increasingly turbulent economic backdrop, the duo examine the warning lights beginning to flash – from the rising cost of borrowing to the instability of mortgage rates – and what it could mean for

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27:29

Farage falters: Sam and Anne's verdict

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2026/09/06

A launchpad for power – or a warning of problems to come for Reform UK?Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy debrief Reform UK’s biggest ever party conference and ask if the past few days have marked a turning point in Nigel Farage’s political career. The duo examine the fallout from the Channel 4 investigation involving two of Farage’s closest aides - and whether it raises fresh questions about the party’s readiness for power.Behind the headlines, Sam and Anne also discuss the increasingly visible battle

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22:50

Can "ratty" Farage get his mojo back?

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2026/09/03

As Reform UK kick off conference season in Birmingham, Nigel Farage appears to have some work to do.The party has gone from dominating the political conversation to facing a fall in polling numbers, mounting scandals and fresh questions over Farage’s leadership.Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy preview a crucial three days for Reform, with major announcements expected on migration and the economy – while a French connection could be significant.Elsewhere, the Conservatives are ramping up the pressure on

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21:22

Is Burnham living in a economic dreamland?

Politics At Sam and Anne"s ·

2026/09/02

As Andy Burnham prepares for his first Prime Minister’s Questions, he faces a gathering economic storm.With markets driving up government borrowing costs and the prospect of another interest rate rise, Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy examine what the turmoil could mean for mortgage holders, public spending and the government plans going forward.Could the chancellor be left with almost no room for manoeuvre ahead of October’s budget?The duo also look ahead to the looming Holborn and St Pancras

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21:35

Burnham enters the political bearpit

Politics At Sam and Anne"s ·

2026/09/01

Parliament is back and the honeymoon is over - Andy Burnham now faces his first major test as Prime Minister.The PM will make his Commons debut as he promises to “bring back hope” and make life more affordable. But with pressure on public finances can he deliver on his promises to cut energy bills, cap bus fares and slash business rates?Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy examine the gap between Burnham’s ambitious promises and the tough reality facing the government.And the duo look at how Kemi Badenoch

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34:41

Sam and Anne's guide to the term ahead

Politics At Sam and Anne"s ·

2026/08/24

After a summer of setting out his stall, Andy Burnham now faces the hard task: turning ambition into action.In the last of the summer boxset, Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy take a deep dive into five big challenges facing the government in the coming months.From defining the 10-year plan to unresolved pressure at home and abroad, the duo give their take and analysis for a critical parliamentary term ahead.With party conferences and a key budget on the horizon, can Burnham's government deliver on the

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29:53

What will Burnham do on defence?

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2026/08/18

Is Britain ready for war? In the third instalment of Sam and Anne’s Summer Boxset, they’re joined by Sky’s Defence and Security Analyst Professor Michael Clarke to ask: can Burnham’s government keep Britain safe? From Ukraine to the Middle East, the trio examine the challenge facing Defence Secretary Wes Streeting and ask can the government afford what it wants to do on defence?They also ask whether Burnham will approach Trump differently to Starmer and what the possible blowback from providing

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23:09

What will Burnham do on AI?

Politics At Sam and Anne"s ·

2026/08/10

Artificial intelligence could transform the economy, the workplace, and even the way we think - but is Britain ready for it? And is Andy Burnham?In the second of Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy's summer box set conversations, they sit down with POLITICO UK tech editor Isobel Asher Hamilton to look at the choices facing the new prime minister this autumn.Should Britain be building the next OpenAI, or focusing on using AI to revive manufacturing? Can the UK compete with the US and China? And where will

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28:26

What will Burnham do with the Budget?

Politics At Sam and Anne"s ·

2026/08/03

Andy Burnham has promised to transform Britain, but can he afford it?This autumn, Chancellor John Healey will deliver the new government's first Budget, so what might it include?In the first episode of Sam and Anne's summer box set, they sit down with Sky News' economics editor Ed Conway to look at the spending choices facing the new prime minister.How will the government tackle the cost of living? What do the bond markets make of Mr Burnham? And how much control does any chancellor really have when

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22:37

Burnham’s Blitz: Sam and Anne’s verdict

Politics At Sam and Anne"s ·

2026/07/30

Andy Burnham has thrown the future of assisted dying into doubt. After telling Sam Coates that he does not want legislation to proceed until social care and palliative care are "fixed", supporters of the bill insist they are pressing ahead. But has the Prime Minister's intervention made its passage through Parliament far less likely? Sam and Anne examine what Burnham's comments mean for MPs ahead of the crucial September vote. Plus, new polling from POLITICO shows again the ‘Burnham bounce’ as his

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19:51

Who is Ed Miliband really listening to?

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2026/07/29

Anne shares what she's been hearing about the new top team at the Foreign Office and Ed Miliband reveals what his grandfather would have said about his new job.Meanwhile, can Andy Burnham really fix Britain's social care system? That's the big question as the new Prime Minister hosts cross-party talks on one of the country's biggest challenges.There's just one problem: the invitations only went out on Tuesday, and neither Kemi Badenoch nor Ed Davey will be in the room. The Conservative leader is

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21:54

When Sam met Andy

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2026/07/28

No wonder the new prime minister is feeling chipper. Labour and Reform are now neck and neck in the polls for first time in more than a year. The biggest change? Among young voters. But the ‘Burnham Bounce’ doesn’t stop there – with the PM not only having the pleasure of meeting President Zelenskyy on a visit to a naval base but also our very own Sam Coates. Sam tells Anne McElvoy about his time with Andy Burnham and how his positivity and communication skills are a clear change from some of his

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19:24

What will Burnham really change?

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2026/07/27

Andy Burnham came into office promising the biggest change in Britain for 40 years. But one week into his premiership, is Britain seeing transformation or just a different style of politics?As Burnham unveils plans on social care, devolution and welfare, Sam and Anne ask just how big the policies announced by Burnham actually are. Is this just a continuation of Starmer with a new face?They also discuss Burnham's foreign policy as he prepares to welcome Volodymyr Zelenskyy later today at a British

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21:43

Does Burnham need to watch what he says?

Politics At Sam and Anne"s ·

2026/07/23

The latest policy announcement from Burnham’s new government is a 20% tax break for pubs, clubs and live music venues. That means that pub could save an estimated £1,100 a year. Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy delve into the details and again ask, how will this be funded? The two also discuss Burnham’s communication style and if it might need more discipline now that he’s in No.10. This is in light of the new PM’s comments on a potential review of early prison release in England and Wales. Also, the

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20:05

Is everyone on the Burnham bus?

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2026/07/22

Andy Burnham wants to talk about his new bus fare cap but, and Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy point out, there isn’t much chance to talk about anything else without the Commons sitting.They go through how the bus fare plan is funded. Chancellor John Healey says it will be “no burden to British taxpayers” but the small print raises questions about how the scheme will be funded.At the Farnborough Air Show, there is chance to talk defence spending – and fresh questions about how to fill the funding gap

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21:20

Burnham Day 2: After the purge, the splurge

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2026/07/21

The Andy Burnham era is underway, and the new prime minister is kicking off with a bang – cutting VAT on electricity bills.He promised the country some “breathing space” on the cost of living, but with prices still rising will anyone actually feel better off? And is it properly funded?Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy examine what the announcement shows about Burnham’s direction of travel in government, as his new cabinet gathers for the first time.Plus, the duo unpack the biggest cabinet appointments –

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19:55

The 59th PM: What lies ahead for Burnham

Politics At Sam and Anne"s ·

2026/07/20

The bloodless coup reaches its climax today as Andy Burnham is set to become the 59th Prime Minister of the United Kingdom - but does a new face mark a new era of British politics?Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy dissect the choreography of the handover, preview Burnham’s first words as PM and analyse the key cabinet appointments that will reveal the shape of his government.Will anything really change?The duo also consider how a small cosmetic change could signal a new way in which Andy Burnham wants to

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19:55

Burnham in No10: The known unknowns

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2026/07/16

With just one day until Andy Burnham is crowned Labour leader, many are still scratching their heads – what will a Burnham government actually look like?The incoming PM says he’s in no rush and will take his time over cabinet appointments – having already signalled a budget is likely in October.Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy assess who could land the biggest jobs – especially at the Treasury, where Shabana Mahmood is emerging as the favourite for No11.The duo also wonder if the announcement that

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22:40

Is Ed Miliband still in the running for Chancellor?

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2026/07/15

It’s Keir Starmer’s final PMQs so Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy wonder if he’ll get a softer side of Kemi Badenoch in the chamber today.But, as Starmer picks up his engraved carriage clock gift from cabinet, there’s a shift in the chat about who Andy Burnham’s neighbour at number 11 might be.Have Team Burnham gone off the idea of Ed Miliband as Chancellor because of soft left optics? And who else is in the frame?

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20:30

Blair tells Burnham: Don’t expect to be popular

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2026/07/14

Keir Starmer’s farewell tour is well underway – but is he destined to spend most of it out of the UK?With an extra day in Paris for the Bastille Day celebrations and a possible dash state side for the World Cup final, Starmer is ending his premiership on the world stage – arguably his happy place.Back in Westminster, Prime Minister in waiting – Andy Burnham – ramps up preparations for government, telling colleagues his cabinet will reflect a “broad church.” But with days to go, cabinet ministers

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