Politics Unpacked

It's the first PMQs since Labour's local election hammering, but despite the leadership challengers circling Keir Starmer is surprisingly upbeat.

Hugo Rifkind unpacks the exchanges in the House of Commons with Patrick Maguire and Cleo Watson, former deputy chief of staff to Boris Johnson.
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Andy Burnham and Wes Streeting are each setting out their pitch to be the next Prime Minister. But do their stories of triumphing over adversity make them better politicians?

Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Charlotte Ivers and James Marriott.
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Under pressure over his stance on rejoining the EU, Andy Burnham could face a bruising contest against Reform if selected for the Makerfield by-election. But what happens if he loses?

Hugo unpacks the politics of the day with Sonia Sodha and Sarah Ditum.

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Andy Burnham is plotting his route back to Westminster, where he intends to challenge Keir Starmer for the Labour leadership. But would he make a good Prime Minister? And why is he so adored by some parts of the party?

Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with Thangam Debbonaire and Michael Binyon.
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Labour's leadership crisis has deepened, plunging the government into chaos - can Keir Starmer continue? And what kind of Prime Minister would Wes Streeting be?

Hugo unpacks the politics of the day with Matthew Syed and Jenni Russell.
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