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Politics At Sam and Anne"s

Sky News’ Sam Coates and Politico’s Anne McElvoy with what you need to know about the day ahead in British politics. All in under 20 minutes and in your feed around 7.30am.They"re across the key interviews, the main stories and what the parties are saying. Whatever they"re talking about, Westminster will be talking about today.

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22:07

Why is Keir Starmer bothering with COP?

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2025/11/05

PM Keir Starmer flies to the Brazilian rainforest for the COP30 climate conference, a trip he almost biffed off, but the surge in polling support for the Green party may have changed his mind. He’ll join Prince William and the King out in the Amazon – at the same time as considering rolling back on some of the government’s climate commitments.Back home, Chancellor Rachel Reeves faces criticism over her warnings for the next budget, while she brings in experts to school Labour MPs on how budgets,

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21:49

Can Rachel Reeves take back control?

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2025/11/04

The Chancellor breaks the norm by making a speech in Downing Street 22 days ahead of the budget – with everyone closely watching for what exactly she says on tax rises.Sam and Anne consider why Rachel Reeves is doing it now and how budget preparations have changed since Liz Truss’ days.We’re not expecting new policy from the Treasury, more an event which triesto prepare voters for tax changes.Elsewhere in Westminster, Conservative leader – Kemi Badenoch – is out and about attacking the government’s

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20:29

Farage rips into Keminomics

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2025/11/03

As speculation grows as to what could and could not be included in the budget, do Reform UK have a credible and alternative plan for the economy?Sam and Anne discuss how and where Nigel Farage will pitch his party on the economic front ahead of a key speech in the city, described by some as “bombproof."The duo also consider which sectors could be impacted by the upcoming budget and how the government might sell potential tax rises to voters.

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20:52

Farage vs Mahmood: who is the Terminator?

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2025/10/30

Rachel Reeves admits breaking housing rules afterfailing to geta licence to rent out her Dulwich home, but Keir Starmer says an apology is enough. A penny for Angela Rayner’s thoughts - she too claimed she was wronglyadvised- the prime minister and his Chancellor face a nervous morning to see the reaction.Plus, Sam’s been inside the Spectator Awards, where Lucy Powell and Shabana Mahmoodjoviallytook aimatsome of their Labour colleagues - and Nigel Farage vowed to take on Westminster's elite.

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22:41

The sums that might fill Rachel Reeves’ £30bn black hole

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2025/10/29

The Chancellor’s on manoeuvres –talkingin a new interview about “necessary choices” around the budget. Rachel Reeves says she needs to be “candid” anddoesn’twant to “simply accept” forecasts – but to “defy them”.With four weeks to go to the budget, Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy ponder what she might be up to. They also have some sums on how the government might fill a black hole coming in above £30bn. Will Labour manifesto pledges be breached?Elsewhere, Keir Starmer chooses a Labour veteran to lead

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20:13

Poll plunge: Why has Labour sunk so low?

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2025/10/28

As Labour sinks to record lows in the latest YouGov poll, and the Chancellor wrestles with how to fill a £20billion budget gap, Keir Starmer’s government faces fresh pressure on migration, the economy and trust.Sam Coates and AnneMcElvoybreak down the day’s biggest stories in British politics.

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20:50

Why Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves have both left the...

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2025/10/27

A bruising weekend for Keir Starmer: Labour loses its stronghold Caerphilly seat to Plaid Cymru in a by-election and faces fallout from the mistaken release and chaotic recapture of a convicted sex offender.Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy unpack what went wrong, as a damning report on the asylum system slams the Home Office.Plus, Lucy Powell makes her debut as Labour’s new deputy leaderChancellorRachel Reeves has left the country to try to push through a Gulf trade deal. Will she be successful?

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21:45

Liz Truss tells Anne that Kemi is captured by the "blob"

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2025/10/23

Could ‘Maga-fication’ change the course of British politics? Anne has been speaking to former Conservative Prime Minister, Liz Truss, who outlines several perceived problems in the country – from lack of growth to higher taxes. The duo also discuss her comments about what the Tories really stands for and the threat from Reform UK as the party grapples for prominence in the polls.

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17:58

Why Keir Starmer has a people problem

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2025/10/22

With growing signs that Britain’s top civil servant will leave No10 in the coming weeks – some ask, does the Prime Minister have a problem with people? Sam and Anne discuss the potential impact of Chris Wormald departure from the government machine and whether there could be more exits on the horizon. Plus, the Home Secretary warns that the national inquiry into grooming gangs will leave “no hiding place” after several individuals quit the inquiry panel.

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19:11

Is Prince Andrew a problem for politics?

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2025/10/21

What is parliament’s role in what happens to Prince Andrew from here?With Virginia Giuffre’s book released today and new reports that he’s not paid rent on the Royal Lodge in Windsor for two decades – Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy discuss how uncomfortable Westminster might be feeling about the former trade envoy. Outside of London, how are the parties feeling about this week’s Senedd by-election in Caerphilly? Plus, in our weekly check-in on polling, are the Greens cutting through with the voters

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18:22

Succession: Who will be the next UK ambo to the US?

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2025/10/20

The week kicks off with a rare Monday morning cabinet meeting – but have the government managed to shake off all the stories about China? With Anne still in Washington, she has the latest gossip on the race to replace Peter Mandelson as the UK’s ambassador to the U.S. - as the job advert goes live. Back in Westminster, all eyes on the Lords as the Planning and Infrastructure bill returns, but will it help or hinder the Rachel Reeves’ quest for growth? Plus, are the UK going to follow Canada with

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20:53

The real reason for Rachel Reeves' class war

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2025/10/16

Following Sam's scoop that the chancellor is considering tax rises and spending cuts in the budget – who is she actually targeting to fill the black hole?Anne has the latest from the US as she travels with Rachel Reeves to Washington.The duo also chat about Ms Reeves's economic position, her language and the likelihood of her ever getting out of the dreaded 'doom loop.'Elsewhere, the prime minister publishes three witness statements by the deputy national security advisor in an attempt to end the

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20:24

Rachel Reeves tells Sam to prepare for tax rises

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2025/10/15

The Chancellor tells Sam – on the record – that she is considering tax rises and spending cuts ahead of a critical autumn budget. In an exclusive interview – her first since being briefed by the OBR on the size of the black hole – Rachel Reeves discusses whether there is a way out or if she’s stuck in a ‘doom loop’. As she meets with economic leaders at the IMF in Washington – the duo consider the political ramifications and options on the table for her to plug the £20-30 billion gap in the public

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19:36

Has Kemi's stamp duty pledge flopped?

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2025/10/14

On the day, the government wants to talk about cutting ‘burdensome bureaucracy’ in the planning system – China is the story it can’t shake off again. Sam and Anne go over the fresh warning about “significant threat” posed by Chinese hackers and how they contributed to a record number of serious online attacks. And there’s more to say about the collapse of the China spy trial.Ministers are sure Jonathan Powell had no role in the case being dropped – but could the PM’s national security adviser walk

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19:57

China spy trial and the British deep state

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2025/10/13

As Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners are exchanged on one of the most significant days for peace in the Middle East – what role did Britain play in the peace plan? With the Prime Minister in Egypt for the summit of peace – Sam and Anne assess if Keir Starmer can take any credit or whether he is there for the photo opportunity after criticism from international allies.  Back in Westminster, the duo unpick the background to the China spy row as an angry shouting match erupts across

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19:44

Why India is a taxing trip for Starmer

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2025/10/09

It’s day two of the prime minister’s trip to India - but has there been any progress towards an enhanced trade deal for the jumbo business delegation?Sam has the latest update from Mumbai – as he travels with Keir Starmer – after speaking to senior figures on the trip. The transcontinental duo also caught up with YouGov pollster Patrick English – to ask what state the parties are in with the voters as conference season concludes.

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19:31

Kemi Badenoch speech: Not dead yet

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2025/10/08

Sam and Anne break down Kemi Badenoch’s speech to the Conservative party conference in Manchester. The duo consider: Did she do enough to dampen the threat of a leadership challenge? Will her big headline announcement – to abolish stamp duty – cut through with the voters? Why did she attack some political opponents but not others? Plus, Sam and Anne briefly reflect on the conference season before MPs return to Westminster next week.

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20:03

Why is Starmer visiting Putin's friend?

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2025/10/08

Sam and Anne join forces 4,600 miles apart as the Prime Minister takes a jumbo trade and business delegation to India. In Mumbai, the PM is given a warm welcome – with banners and posters lining the streets – but will the trip help or hinder the existing trade deal between the nations and business? Back in Manchester, Anne has the latest from the Conservative conference as Kemi Badenoch prepares to make her speech to party members. Elsewhere, the tit for tat trade war between the European Union

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20:09

Robert Jenrick vs Kemi Badenoch

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2025/10/07

Sam and Anne have done the late-night Conservative conference parties and have news from those – as well as the day ahead. It’s ‘law and order’ day in Manchester - Robert Jenrick will unveil plans to abolish the sentencing council to end what some Tories call “two-tier justice system.” But Jenrick is at the centre of another story – calling the Handsworth area of Birmingham one of the “worst integrated places” he’d ever seen.Sam and Anne discuss if he’ll mind having those comments out

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20:48

Is £47bn of Tory cuts realistic?

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2025/10/06

Sam and Anne manage about three points from the “10 things you didn’t know about Mel Stride” briefing before getting onto the substance of the day. (Licenced pilot and unpublished novel, by the way) It is the shadow chancellor’s big day at Conservative conference in Manchester – where he’ll identify billions of pounds of budget cuts – is there a distinct policy difference between ‘Melonomics’ and Reform UK? And, away from Manchester, should China be considered a friend or enemy of Britain after

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