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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
What If Burnham Loses?
18/05/2026 | 32 mins.
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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Burnham Makes His Move
15/05/2026 | 30 mins.
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Labour's Wild Wes
14/05/2026 | 29 mins.
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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Gyles Brandreth: Whips, Plots & PMs
13/05/2026 | 18 mins.
Hugo speaks to broadcaster, former MP and speechwriter to three prime ministers Gyles Brandreth.
They unpack the latest twists in Westminster, life as a government whip amid a Tory civil war, and which prime minister was the funniest behind closed doors.
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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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