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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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31:08

Your Party Or 'No More' Party?

Politics Unpacked ·

2025/09/19

After another public row between Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana, 'Your Party' looks like it may not get off the ground - but could a more serious left-wing threat to Labour come from Zack Polanski's Green Party?Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with Giles Dilnot and Alys Denby. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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34:50

Is MAGA Right About Free Speech In The UK?

Politics Unpacked ·

2025/09/18

Donald Trump says America owes the UK for its legacy of free speech - but why do some Republicans believe the hallmark of modern Britain is censorship? Hugo Rifkind is joined by Manveen Rana and Matthew Syed to unpack the politics of the day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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28:07

One In, None Out

Politics Unpacked ·

2025/09/17

Sir Keir Starmer’s migrant returns deal with France is in disarray after a judge paused an Eritrean man’s deportation hours before he was due to fly - will the one-in, one-out scheme ever get off the ground?Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Alice Thomson and Robert Crampton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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26:50

Is Religion On The Rise In Politics?

Politics Unpacked ·

2025/09/16

Danny Kruger - who has called for a"revival of faith" in Britain - has been tasked with preparing Reform for government.Is religion playing a bigger role in politics?Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Libby Purves and James Marriott. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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29:31

The Tory Party Is Over, Says Kruger

Politics Unpacked ·

2025/09/15

As Danny Kruger becomes the first sitting Tory MP to defect to Reform UK, is he right to say the Conservative party is over? What can Kemi Badenoch do to stem the tide, and is Keir Starmer drinking in 'last-chance saloon'?Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Seb Payne and Carol Lewis. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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32:10

Starmer's Damage Control

Politics Unpacked ·

2025/09/12

How bad is the fallout from the sacking of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador? With a State visit fast approaching, can Starmer recover - or is he a "dead man walking"?Ed Vaizey is joined by Alys Denby and Michael Binyon to unpack the politics of the day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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31:27

Peter Mandelson Sacked (Again)

Politics Unpacked ·

2025/09/11

Keir Starmer has sacked Peter Mandelson as the UK's ambassador to the US, after growing scrutiny over his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein.Hugo Rifkind unpacks the story with reaction from from Matthew Parris, Manveen Rana, Adam Boulton and Francis Elliot. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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42:11

PMQs: Starmer's Mandelson Headache

Politics Unpacked ·

2025/09/10

Kemi Badenoch was quick off the mark to challenge the prime minister over allegations about Peter Mandelson, repeatedly asking if Starmer was aware of their close friendship and if still he had "confidence" in the US AmbassadorHugo Rifkind unpacks the exchanges from the Commons with Times' Chief Political Correspondent Patrick Maguire and comedian Ria Lina. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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29:31

Will The Deputy Leader Race Split Labour?

Politics Unpacked ·

2025/09/09

The field of candidates wanting to succeed Angela Rayner as deputy leader is growing, but will the contest inevitably end up as a referendum on Keir Starmer's leadership? Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Patrick Kidd and Libby Purves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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31:50

Labour's 'Reforming Right'

Politics Unpacked ·

2025/09/08

Keir Starmer's reshuffle has given key jobs to people seen as being from the "reforming right" of the party - is the government tilting towards a tougher, Blairite agenda? Or is it just lumbering from one set of priorities to another?Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Seb Payne and Charlotte Ivers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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27:02

Angela Rayner's Resignation

Politics Unpacked ·

2025/09/05

Angela Rayner has resigned as deputy Prime Minister and Housing Secretary after an independent report found she had broken the ministerial code for failing to pay stamp duty on her second home.Ed Vaizey brings you the full fallout from the major political shakeup, with reaction from The Times' Political Editor Steven Swinford and Labour Peer Thangam Debbonaire. Plus additional insight from Political Historian Nigel Fletcher and the Times' former Political Editor Philip Webster. Hosted on Acast. See

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48:45

Focus Group: "Put The Great Back Into Britain"

Politics Unpacked ·

2025/09/04

It's the Times Radio Focus Group, where Hugo steps outside the Westminster bubble to hear the opinions of ordinary voters.This week, it's a group considering voting for Reform UK at the next election. Hugo Rifkind is joined by pollster Guy Miscampbell, of JL Partners to find out why. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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43:30

PMQs: 'Why Is She Still In Office?'

Politics Unpacked ·

2025/09/03

It's the first PMQs back after the summer break and Angela Rayner is fighting for her political life. Kemi Badenoch tells the prime minister to 'grow a backbone' and sack his deputy. Hugo Rifkind Unpacks the exchanges from the Commons with Sunday Times Whitehall Editor Gabriel Pogrund and Comedian Jon Harvey. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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32:56

Labour: Phase Two

Politics Unpacked ·

2025/09/02

It's Keir Starmer's birthday, and what better way to usher in his 63rd year than with a new "phase two" for his government -but did phase one go all that well?Hugo Rifkind is joined by Libby Purves and Patrick Kidd to unpack the politics of the day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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35:45

Starmer's Surprise Shake-Up

Politics Unpacked ·

2025/09/01

Parliamentis back from recess, and Keir Starmer has reshuffled his team in Downing Street - what do the prime minister's appointments tell us about his plans for a reset?Hugo Rifkind Unpacks the politicsof the day with Seb Payne and Charlotte Ivers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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30:24

The Anti-Western Alliance

Politics Unpacked ·

2025/08/29

Xi Jinping will host Vladimir Putin and Kim Jong-un in Beijing next week to mark the end of the Second World War.As Western leaders largely stay away, how much should we worry about the dictators cosying up to each other?Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with Cindy Yu and Michael Binyon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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36:42

Flip-Flop Farage

Politics Unpacked ·

2025/08/28

Nigel Farage has stumbled over whether a Reform government would deport women and children as part of its border security plans. Does Reform UK need to think twice before rushing through policies?Hugo Rifkind is joined by Manveen Rana and Fraser Nelson to unpack the politics of the day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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33:18

Trouble In Paris Threatens Small Boats Plan

Politics Unpacked ·

2025/08/27

A political crisis in Paris threatens to undo a key pillar of Keir Starmer's plan to 'smash the gangs'.Can cooperation with Europe help Britain tackle the crisis or is a new strategy needed?Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Alice Thomson and Robert Crampton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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30:49

Farage's Bold Asylum Seeker Plan

Politics Unpacked ·

2025/08/26

Reform UK has unveiled its proposal to tackle the small boat crisis - from mass deportations, todetention camps on disused airfields, to replacing the ECHR. As public anger over asylum hotels reaches fever-pitch, will Nigel Farage's strategypay off?Hugo Rifkind is joined by James Marriott and Libby Purves to unpack the politics of the day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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35:51

Can Starmer Solve The Asylum Crisis?

Politics Unpacked ·

2025/08/25

YouGov polling for The Times suggests that seven in ten voters think Keir Starmer is doing a bad job at handling the issue of asylum hotels.Does he need to get more radical?Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Alys Denby and Patrick Kidd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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