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  • Politics Unpacked

    PMQs: Starmer's Not So Lucky DIP

    01/07/2026 | 42 mins.
    Kemi Badenoch accuses Keir Starmer of leaving defence spending in a mess for Andy Burnham, but Starmer blames the Tories for underfunding the military when they were in government.

    Hugo Rifkind unpacks the exchanges with Patrick Maguire, Stefan Boscia and comedian Alisdair Beckett-King.

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

    30/06/2026 | 33 mins.
    Keir Starmer unveils the long-awaited Defence Investment Plan in one of his final acts as prime minister. But what will the incoming PM, Andy Burnham, make of it all?

    Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Charlotte Ivers and James Marriott.

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

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    Burnham Addresses The Nation

    29/06/2026 | 20 mins.
    Andy Burnham has set out his vision for spreading power across the UK, including a new "No. 10 North".

    Hugo Rifkind is joined by Patrick Maguire, Seb Payne and Joshi Herrmann to unpack the speech by the man who is almost certainly going to be prime minister within weeks.
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    Has Labour Left The Country In Stasis?

    26/06/2026 | 33 mins.
    Andy Burnham is the de-facto prime minister - has the Labour Party left the country in stasis while we wait for him to arrive in Downing Street?

    And why is an immigration minister arguing in public with the home secretary, and not getting the sack?

    Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with Alys Denby and Michael Binyon.

    You can hear more of Ed on Times Radio every Friday, 10am-1pm
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    Burnham v Trump, Tackling Welfare and SNP Accents

    25/06/2026 | 38 mins.
    How will Andy Burnham handle Donald Trump, does he have a genuine chance to reform welfare, and should we sympathise with the SNP MP accused of faking her Scottish accent?

    Hugo unpacks the politics of the day with Fraser Nelson and Daisy McAndrew.
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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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