Politics Unpacked

The think-tanks have been poring over John Healey's first budget, and they find plenty of grim news in the small print.

The chancellor didn't frighten the bond markets, but did he in fact sound a bit in hock to them?

Lara Spirit is joined by Juliet Samuel and Josh Glancy to unpack the politics of the day.
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Kemi Badenoch accuses Andy Burnham of contradicting himself on Brexit, after he said he didn’t want to reopen the debate about re-joining the EU, but wants to improve the deal struck by the Tories - has the PM walked into a Brexit booby-trap?

Hugo unpacks PMQs with The Times' Chief Political Commentator Patrick Maguire
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John Healey told his cabinet colleagues they must find more savings as Britain heads into an "economic storm" caused by high borrowing costs and energy prices - can his Budget balance the books while easing the cost of living?

Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Charlotte Ivers and Andy Silvester.
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Andy Burnham says he won't push for allowing Britain to join Europe's freedom of movement scheme without a referendum, but would like to see the UK rejoin the EU in his lifetime - but is he being clear on what he wants the relationship to look like?

Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Libby Purves and Patrick Kidd
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The government is urging the public to stockpile essential supplies, warning that conflict, climate disasters and cyberattacks could disrupt everyday life. But will people take the threat seriously?

Ryan Tubridy unpacks the politics of the day with Alys Denby and Michael Binyon
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