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Kemi Badenoch accuses Keir Starmer of "educational vandalism" over his plans for schools. Who came out on top, and do some in Labour think she's got a point?
Hugo Rifkind unpacks the action from the Commons chamber with the help of Tim Shipman, Lara Spirit and the comedian Athena Kugblenu.
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Keir Starmer denied a 'cover-up' after his government was accused of withholding information about the Southport killer, did he get it wrong?
Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Libby Purves and James Marriott
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Donald Trump returns as U.S. president after one of the most extraordinary election comebacks in modern history, but what will Trump part two look like?
Will he smile or frown on Keir Starmer and the UK? Will his tariffs hurt Britain? And why have Suella Braverman and Liz Truss been invited to the inauguration?
Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Patrick Maguire and Jane Mulkerrins
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Lib Dem leader Ed Davey has positioned himself as pro-Europe and anti-Trump. Can he appeal to the urban voters that Labour may lose as they pick their fight with the Tories and Reform?
Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with Robin Brant and Alys Denby.
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As a fragile ceasefire is agreed between Israel and Hamas, is this a peek into Donald Trump's new world order?
Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Matthew Syed and Zoe Strimpel.
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Kemi Badenoch questions Keir Starmer about the state of the economy and his support for Chancellor Rachel Reeves.
Hugo Rifkind unpacks the action from the Commons chamber with the help of Patrick Maguire, Lara Spirit and comedian Geoff Norcott.
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The chancellor shrugs off calls to resign after Keir Starmer is pressed about her future. Is there really any chance of her losing her job, and should the prime minister do a better job of defending her?
Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with James Marriott and Libby Purves.
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Rachel Reeves is looking for ways to grow the economy in the long-term, but may still have to cut spending - how will the party react?
Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Janice Turner and Patrick Maguire.
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Rachel Reeves is in China for trade talks, despite the UK's economic woes. When should politicians give in to pressure and cancel a foreign trip?
Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with Seb Payne and Miranda Green.
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The pound is falling in value and government borrowing costs are rising - are the economic walls closing in on Rachel Reeves?
Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Manveen Rana and Michael Binyon.
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PMQs Unpacked is back for the new year and today Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch clash over whether there should be a national inquiry into child sexual abuse by grooming gangs.
Hugo Rifkind unpacks the exchanges from the Commons with the help of Sunday Times chief political commentator Tim Shipman and comedian Alistair Barrie.
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Calls for a national inquiry into the grooming gangs scandal are being led by the Conservatives, Reform UK and Elon Musk, but would it delay the action needed to protect children from abuse?
Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with James Marriott and Libby Purves
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Without naming him directly, Keir Starmer has denounced Elon Musk for spreading falsehoods about the child sex abuse scandal. Has the PM changed his strategy for dealing with the billionaire?
Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Hadley Freeman and Lara Spirit.
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Elon Musk has continued his attacks on the UK government, but why is he inserting himself into European politics? Does he want to be a global statesman? And what will this mean for his new friend Nigel Farage?
Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with Michael Binyon and Gaby Hinsliff
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The government has begun 2025 by targeting people-smuggling gangs after channel crossings rose by a quarter last year.
Plus, as Starmer is booed for queue-jumping for a toboggan ride on holiday, is it the most offensive thing a Brit can do?
Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with Manveen Rana and Matthew Syed
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The 2025 New Years Honours list has being released, with Former England football manager Gareth Southgate and actor Stephen Fry amongst those to be knighted. But how have politicians fared?
James Marriott and Libby Purves join Ed to unpack the politics of the day, and much more.
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The membership row between Kemi Badenoch and Nigel Farage rumbles on, but is anyone winning? And what do members of Reform UK get for their money?
David Runciman and Zoe Strimpel join Hugo to unpack the politics of the day including Badenoch v Farage, how to be an ex-leader, and where does Elon Musk find the time?
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The economy hasn't grown since Labour came to power, can the government continue blaming the Tories?
Plus, christmas jumpers and showbiz PR scandals.
Hugo Rifkind Unpacks the politics of the day with Hadley Freeman and Matthew Syed.
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Peter Mandelson is set to become Britain’s next ambassador to Washington, but does he have a plan to win over Donald Trump - and Elon Musk?
Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day, and all the other news, with Robin Brant and Timandra Harkness.
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A new YouGov polls shows the public doesn't see Kemi Badenoch as a PM in waiting - is their verdict a suprise?
Plus, is Matthew Parris the British equivalent of a cowboy?
Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Manveen Rana and Matthew Parris.
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