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  • Politics Unpacked

    Is Trump's Deal A 'Humiliation'?

    18/06/2026 | 32 mins.
    Trump's deal to end the war with Iran has been roundly criticised in Washington - what will it do to America's reputation?

    Hugo unpacks the politics of the day with Matthew Parris and Juliet Samuel.
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  • Politics Unpacked

    The DPMQs Before The Storm

    17/06/2026 | 43 mins.
    David Lammy stands in at the despatch box for the last PMQs before the Makerfield by-election. The Deputy Prime Minister says he's proud to serve under Starmer, while Shadow Energy Secretary Claire Coutinho claims Labour is "a government on life support".

    Hugo Rifkind is joined by Patrick Maguire and the Chancellor's former Political Director Matt Pound, to unpack the exchanges from the Commons.

    You can hear more of Hugo on Times Radio from Monday to Thursday, 10am-1pm.

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    Starmer's Final Summit

    16/06/2026 | 33 mins.
    Keir Starmer is rubbing shoulders with global leaders at the G7 summit. But have his foreign affairs credentials been undermined by John Healey's resignation?

    Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Sarah Ditum and James Marriott.

    You can hear more of Hugo on Times Radio from Monday to Thursday, 10am-1pm.
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    Starmer's Last Hurrah?

    15/06/2026 | 36 mins.
    Keir Starmer announces a social media ban for under-16s as Andy Burnham looks poised to trigger a leadership challenge. Is the Prime Minister shoring up his legacy or will he fight on?

    Hugo unpacks the politics of the day with Jack Blackburn and Janice Turner
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    Starmer Fights On

    12/06/2026 | 30 mins.
    Keir Starmer’s grip on power looks weaker than ever after the resignation of John Healey. Can the prime minister really hang on?

    Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with Michael Binyon and Alys Denby.
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About 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 at http://www.thetimes.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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