Politics Unpacked

As counterterrorism police now lead the investigation into Ann Widdecombe's death, Reform UK MPs are raising concerns about their own safety. Is it time to rethink how Britain's politicians are protected?

Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Charlotte Ivers and James Marriott.

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Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Seb Payne and Janice Turner.

Are Andy Burnham's plans for government really ready? Do voters think Nigel Farage has behaved incorrectly over undeclared gifts? And is Labour's woman problem worse than it realises?

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Andy Burnham is being swept to power by Labour on a 'tidal wave of obsequiousness' - is he making the best use of his moment of maximum power? Why is there a backlash against Count Binface? And what is 'posh boy summer'?

Ed Vaizey is joined by Alys Denby and Michael Binyon to unpack the politics of the day.

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Andy Burnham has promised to make Labour MPs feel "happy and fulfilled" by easing party discipline and turning the Whips' Office into something more like an HR department. It's a very different approach to Keir Starmer's leadership - but will it work?

Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with Sarah Ditum and Patrick Kidd.
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In the penultimate PMQs before the summer recess, Deputy Prime Minister David Lammy and Shadow Housing Secretary James Cleverly face off in the Commons - but with questions hanging over Nigel Farage's future, there's surprisingly little mention of the Reform UK leader...

Ed Vaizey is joined by Lara Spirit and Matthew Syed to unpack the exchanges from the House of Commons.
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