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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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33:20

What Is Trump Trying To Achieve In Iran?

Politics Unpacked ·

2026/03/06

Donald Trump has demanded the "unconditional surrender" of Iran and says he wants to choose its next leader.But does he have any idea of how to achieve that?Guto Harri unpacks the news and politics of the day with Alys Denby and Michael Binyon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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33:32

Starmer Playing Catch-Up Over Iran

Politics Unpacked ·

2026/03/05

Was the UK slow off the mark to respond to US-Israel attacks on Iran, are we now struggling to adjust to the speed of events? We also discuss the increasingly aggressive language being used by the US to describe the conflict.Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Matthew Syed and Daisy McAndrew. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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50:41

PMQs: "A Sea Of Orcs And Goons"

Politics Unpacked ·

2026/03/04

Kemi Badenoch accuses the government of being too slow off the mark on Iran and throws out a few memorably unique phrases at Labour backbenchers. Keir Starmer hits back at the Tories for shrinking the defence budget.Hugo unpacks PMQs with Patrick Maguire, Tim Shipman and Stefan Boscia. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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32:16

The Not-So-Special Relationship

Politics Unpacked ·

2026/03/03

Donald Trump says America’s relationship with Britain has changed, warning the UK is “not such a recognisable country” anymore. What's happened to Keir Starmer hugging the US president close?Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politicsof the day with Charlotte Ivers and James Marriott. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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34:08

Starmer's Iran Response Angers Trump

Politics Unpacked ·

2026/03/02

Donald Trump says he is "very disappointed" that Keir Starmer didn't initially allow the US to use British airbases to attack Iran - a position the Prime Minister has now reversed.Should the UK resist being dragged into America's war?And would that threaten the 'special relationship'?Hugo Rifkind unpacks the news and politics of the day with Libby Purves and Sebastian Payne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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33:47

Labour's 'Existential Crisis'

Politics Unpacked ·

2026/02/27

Zack Polanski has declared an "existential crisis for the Labour Party" following a "seismic" by-election victory in Gorton and Denton. But does the result mean it's curtains for Keir Starmer?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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29:49

Immigration, Student Loans, and Reform's Blue Box

Politics Unpacked ·

2026/02/26

Is there an economic cost to falling net-migration? Will there be another government U-turn on student loans? And does Andrea Jenkyns' blue box look more like a biscuit tin? Hugo unpacks the politics of the day with Matthew Parris and Juliet Samuel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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40:30

PMQs: The Last One Before The By-Election

Politics Unpacked ·

2026/02/25

In a rowdy session of PMQs before the Gorton and Denton by-election, Keir Starmer attacks both the Greens and Reform - but Kemi Badenoch accuses Labour of being the "paedo-defenders party". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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32:11

MPs Debate Former Prince Andrew

Politics Unpacked ·

2026/02/24

The House of Commons has long steered clear of debating the royal family - until today. MPs have been told they are free to discuss Prince Andrew, following his withdrawal from public royal duties, but what are the rules when it comes to debating a royal - and what, exactly, can they say?Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Sarah Ditum and Patrick Kidd Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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36:55

Will SEND be Labour's Next Rebellion?

Politics Unpacked ·

2026/02/23

The government hopes to tackle the sensitive and costly system for children with special education needs and disabilities (SEND) in England - but will Labour MPs support the reforms, or force Starmer into yet another U-turn?Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Charlotte Ivers and Seb Payne. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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28:57

What Andrew's Arrest Means For The Monarchy

Politics Unpacked ·

2026/02/20

The royal familyfaces its biggest crisis in decades following the arrest of AndrewMountbatten-Windsor, who has denied wrongdoing.Does this weaken the monarchy, or has the King done enough to separate himself from his brother?Ed Vaizey unpacks the news and politics of the day with Alys Denby and Michael Binyon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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18:29

Former Prince Andrew Arrested By Police

Politics Unpacked ·

2026/02/19

Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor has been arrested on suspicion of misconduct whilst in public office. He's the first senior Royal figure to be taken into custody in modern history. He denies wrongdoing. Hugo Rifkind unpacks the story - plus the other politics of the day - with Megan Kenyon and Sarah Ditum. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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29:39

Reform Without Farage's Fireworks

Politics Unpacked ·

2026/02/18

Robert Jenrick sets out Reform’s economic case aiming to make the party credible. But without Farage on the stage, is it losing its radical edge?Hugo unpacks the politics of the day with Janice Turner and Robert Crampton. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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30:59

Reform Team, Assemble

Politics Unpacked ·

2026/02/17

The Reform UK 'shadow cabinet' has assembled. Nigel Farage has appointed Robert Jenrick, Suella Braverman and Zia Yusuf to key roles - but will voters be convinced that the party is truly a government-in-waiting?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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32:42

Starmer's Stay Of Execution

Politics Unpacked ·

2026/02/16

Cabinet ministers believe Sir Keir Starmer may now survive beyond May because Labour's leadership contenders are too busy squabbling to unite behind a successor. But can the PM get through the next few months without another self-inflicted wound?Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Cindy Yu and Patrick Kidd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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33:25

Starmer Seeks Relief On The World Stage

Politics Unpacked ·

2026/02/13

Sir Keir Starmer has survived to the end of a torrid week - will he find solace focusing on the internatonal agenda?Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with Alys Denby and Michael Binyon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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35:30

The Cabinet Chaos Continues

Politics Unpacked ·

2026/02/12

The trouble for Keir Starmer continues, as cabinet minister Lisa Nandy calls recent events 'unforgivable', and talks of briefings from Number 10 'dripping in misogyny'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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46:13

PMQs: 'Hypocrites and Paedophile Apologists'

Politics Unpacked ·

2026/02/11

The PM faces questions over giving peerages to Peter Mandelson and Matthew Doyle, with Kemi Badenoch accusing him of 'stuffing government with hypocrites and paedophile apologists'.Hugo Rifkind unpacks the exchanges from the Commons with Patrick Maguire and Ayesha Hazarika. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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32:34

The Drama Keir, I Love It

Politics Unpacked ·

2026/02/10

After a political whirlwind caused by the Mandelson scandal came close to ending Sir Keir Starmer's premiership, some of his supporters claim the media is addicted to drama - do they have a point?Hugo 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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32:38

Starmer's Terminal Phase

Politics Unpacked ·

2026/02/09

Keir Starmer has lost a second senior aide, less than 24 hours afterthe departure of chief of staff Morgan McSweeney.Are we now in the terminal phase of Keir Starmer's premiership?Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Charlotte Ivers, Sebastian Payne and Patrick Maguire. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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