Politics Unpacked

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.

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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.
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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.

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

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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.
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