Politics Unpacked

At PMQs, Andy Burnham says that national security "can't come at the expense of social security".

But if he won't cut benefits to fund defence, where will he find the money?

Hugo Rifkind unpacks the exchanges with Lara Spirit, Deputy Political Editor of The Sunday Times, and Chris Ward, Labour MP and former aide to Keir Starmer.

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Andy Burnham's first policy move risks angering President Trump, will there be a backlash from the US?

Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with Charlotte Ivers and James Marriott.
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John Healey made his first major speech since becoming Chancellor, saying the economy is 'turning a corner' and promising growth. Is his optimism justified?

Hugo Rikfind unpacks the politics of the day with Libby Purves and Patrick Kidd.
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Reform UK's conference is underway in Birmingham - but allegations the party breached political donation rules threaten to derail the event.

Nigel Farage insists his party has broken no laws. But with two senior officials stepping aside, the questions keep coming.

Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with Alys Denby and Michael Binyon.
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Andy Burnham and Emmanuel Macron have met in No.10, with small boats high on the agenda - but have the French done enough to stop dinghies crossing the Channel?

Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Lara Spirit and Sarah Ditum.

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