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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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20:50

Budget 2025: What Rachel Reeves didn’t say

Politics At Sam and Anne"s ·

2025/11/26

Has the chancellor done enough to save the government after weeks of official and unofficial briefings of the "most trailed budget in history"?We knew Rachel Reeves was taking taxes to an all-time high before she was even on her feet in the Commons - thanks to the full budget being published by mistake on the Office for Budget Responsibility’s website - but what else was announced, and what didn't she say?Sam and Anne break down the budget and talk about:• The smorgasbord of tax rises - taking it to

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21:39

What is the positive case for Rachel Reeves’ budget?

Politics At Sam and Anne"s ·

2025/11/26

Mansion tax, gambling tax, milkshake tax, scrapping thetwo-childbenefitcap– today we finally getallthe details of the most trailed budget in political history.So, who is the 2025 Rachel Reevesbudget for and why? Sam and Anneassess how MPs and the markets will feel againstvoters and businesses.Politically, the giveaways look likethey’reworth every penny –but, ultimately,it’sa tax raising budgetthat will hit everyonesomehow.There are two episodes for budget day - Debrief onwhat’shappened in

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17:57

Reeves’ risky budget fightback

Politics At Sam and Anne"s ·

2025/11/25

On the eve of the long-awaited budget, the rhetoric is ramping up and speculation across Westminster is wild – but has the criticism on the Chancellor been fair?Sam and Anne assess Rachel Reeves’ position, her pitch roll to Labour MPs and her potential smorgasbord of tax rises.Plus, the duo issuea warning about increased tariffs from China ahead of Christmas.

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19:57

Budget week: What business really fears

Politics At Sam and Anne"s ·

2025/11/24

As Business leaders gather for the CBI conference will the Chancellor be on their side?Sam and Anne consider whether Rachel Reeves could make this budget for business a “death by a thousand taxes.”Elsewhere, Sam has a scoop on the OBR’s growth forecasts and how they could impact the budget.Plus, Anne has the behind the scenes take from the talks to end the war in Ukraine.

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16:54

Gender wars follow Starmer to the G20

Politics At Sam and Anne"s ·

2025/11/20

As the Prime Minister heads to the G20 in South Africa, could internationalsupport for the Ukrainian war effort be under threat as an alleged corruption case rocks the Zelenskyygovernment?Back home, is a massive political row about to erupt over the use of single sex spaces?Plus, there could be some uncomfortable reading for some in Westminster later, as Baroness Hallet presents her report into the UK’s decision making and governance during the Covid pandemic.

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19:35

Is the mansion tax back?

Politics At Sam and Anne"s ·

2025/11/19

Withjust one week untilthe budget – whatleversare left fortheChancellortopull to plug the blackhole in the public finances?Sam and Anne assess the currenteconomicoutlook and explore whattaxoptionsareon thetablefor Rachel Reeves and whether a set ofannouncementscouldalleviate some of the pressureon her.Elsewhere,theWestminstervillagebracesitselffor the political report into the UK’s decision making and governance during the Covid pandemic.Plus,how significant is it that the government hasnamed China

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20:23

Has the budget already unravelled?

Politics At Sam and Anne"s ·

2025/11/18

The Prime Ministeris out of the country again for thefirst of two overseas trips this week - he'soff to Berlin ahead of the G20 in South Africa.Back home, he leaves grumpiness and angst about next week’s budget – Sam tells Annehe’shearing about the challenges of squeezingevery lastpenny out ofWhitehalldepartments.Is this the first budget that’s unravelled beforeit’sdelivered?And with auditions becoming a theme of theLabourfront bench,did the Home Secretary pass on her big day? Plus, is there a quiet

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21:19

Will Labour accept Shabana's asylum crackdown?

Politics At Sam and Anne"s ·

2025/11/17

Following a briefing war and a budgetU-turnlast week,can the Home Secretary get the government’s agenda back on track?Sam and Anne discuss Shabana Mahmood’s plan to overhaul theasylumsystem – inspired by the Danes – and whether it will cut throughwith the voters.Plus, they alsoconsiderthe implications of the Chancellor’s decision to not raise income taxand where the‘smorgasbord’ of other tax rises will come from.

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20:21

Behind the scenes at toxic No10

Politics At Sam and Anne"s ·

2025/11/13

As the fallout from the briefings against Wes Streeting rumbles on - does the PM have more issues behind the door to No10?In a tumultuous 24 hours, Keir Starmer has been forced to refer himself to the ethics advisor over the appointment of the new football regulator.Elsewhere, Sam has an exclusive on the links between a lobbying firm and Downing Street’s chief of communications, Tim Allen.The duo also consider if a former Labour leader could returnto the top job and whether calls from cabinet

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21:16

Starmer v Streeting: What’s going on?

Politics At Sam and Anne"s ·

2025/11/12

What is going on? Sam and Anne share notes on the late night WhatsApps chats following a day of briefings about Keir Starmer’s future (and the WhatsApps keep coming as we record)The message from the PM’s team was if there’s a leadership challenge (from the someone in his owncabinet or elsewhere) - he’d stand and fight.Allies of Team Starmer have pointed a finger at Wes Streeting. He’s denied any plot and has got an opportunity of the morning round to bolster that.As one government figure said to Sam

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20:33

The BBC’s Billion Dollar Question

Politics At Sam and Anne"s ·

2025/11/11

With Donald Trump threatening to sue the BBC, willthe BBC have to pay out? And how have those across the political spectrum been reacting?And with 15 days until Rachel Reeves’ budget, Matthew McGregor - CEO of campaigning organisation 38 Degrees and a former digital strategist for both Labour and Barack Obama -takes issue with Sam’s take from yesterday and sends in a voice note.And Sam and Anne discuss the latest twist in the Your Party saga, and it’s all about money.

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19:10

Political Traitors: Who can you trust?

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2025/11/10

Sam revealsthere might besome Traitors style plotting going on behind the scenes in the government. But from who? And how might Keir Starmer see off this challenge?Budget speculation continues, and specifically – who is and is not a “working person”?And,should it occur, what would the consequences be of breaking a manifesto commitment? How perilous a moment for Starmer could this be?And after the BBC’s Director General and CEO of News resign, what does Starmer now say about the organisation? And who

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22:07

Why is Keir Starmer bothering with COP?

Politics At Sam and Anne"s ·

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?

Politics At Sam and Anne"s ·

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

Politics At Sam and Anne"s ·

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

Politics At Sam and Anne"s ·

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?

Politics At Sam and Anne"s ·

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...

Politics At Sam and Anne"s ·

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"

Politics At Sam and Anne"s ·

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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