Politics Unpacked

Kemi Badenoch accuses Andy Burnham of failing to get borrowing under control, while Burnham insists he’s prepared to make tough decisions.

Hugo unpacks PMQs with Cindy Yu, former adviser to Rachel Reeves Matt Pound, and Stefan Boscia.
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The government wants to cap private parking fines, arguing that fixing life's small annoyances is important - but are they really just trying to distract us from the big issues facing the country?

Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Charlotte Ivers and James Marriott.
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The Prime Minister writes in the Times about the "economic catastrophe and moral failure" of one million young people not in employment, education or training.

But can he succeed where Keir Starmer failed and convince Labour MPs that welfare reform is needed?

Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Libby Purves and Sebastian Payne.
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Andy Burnham parks his tank on the SNP’s lawn, challenging John swinney to work with him on devolution - but is this an offer of cooperation, or is it mostly political fighting talk?

Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with Michael Binyon and Alys Denby.
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The Ukrainian President said he felt 'betrayed' by the US over the loss of access to Starlink. Andy Burnham has pledged to 'heal' the rift - but can he do so without American support?

Hugo Rifkind is joined by Sarah Ditum and Andy Silvester to unpack the politics of the day.
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