Sinopsis
The Guardian's political editors Anushka Asthana and Heather Stewart are joined every week by commentators, experts and politicians to unpack the biggest stories in politics.
Episodios
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Spies, China and dangerous dogs – Politics Weekly UK
14/09/2023 Duración: 35minThe government has been rocked by allegations of a Chinese spy working in the heart of Westminster. The Guardian’s John Harris speaks to political editor Pippa Crerar and defence and security editor Dan Sabbagh about what this reveals about both our relationship with China, and factions within the Conservative party. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
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Raac, Rishi Sunak and a reshuffle at Labour – Politics Weekly UK podcast
07/09/2023 Duración: 40minWhat a first week back for Rishi Sunak: Gillian Keegan can’t stop making gaffes as schools continue to find out if they have unsafe concrete in their buildings. The Guardian’s John Harris and Gaby Hinsliff speak to a headteacher whose school is affected. Plus, the Guardian political reporter Aletha Adu discusses what’s going on behind the scenes with Labour’s reshuffle. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
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Politics Weekly UK is on holiday – Politics Weekly UK
31/08/2023 Duración: 27sPolitics Weekly UK is taking a break for the summer. John Harris will be back on Thursday 7 September, and in the meantime you can listen to our previous episodes here. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
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Politics Weekly UK is on holiday – Politics Weekly UK podcast
24/08/2023 Duración: 27sPolitics Weekly UK is taking a break for the summer. John Harris will be back on Thursday 7 September, and in the meantime you can listen to our previous episodes here. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
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Politics Weekly UK is on holiday – episode round-up podcast
17/08/2023 Duración: 27sPolitics Weekly UK is taking a break for the summer. John Harris will be back on Thursday 7 September, and in the meantime you can listen to our previous episodes here.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
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The best of 2023 (so far): Politics Weekly UK
10/08/2023 Duración: 34minPolitics Weekly UK is on holiday for the next couple of weeks. But we’ve chosen some of our favourite interviews from this year for you to listen to. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
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Keir Starmer’s Labour: hope or despair? – Politics Weekly UK
03/08/2023 Duración: 38minKeir Starmer’s Labour party looks closer to power than at any point over the past 13 years, but where is the sense of optimism and vision for the future? The Guardian’s John Harris is joined by political reporter Aletha Adu and columnist Polly Toynbee. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
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Zac Goldsmith on the Tory green climbdown – Politics Weekly UK podcast
27/07/2023 Duración: 37minAs images of wildfires, heatwaves and typhoons spread across the world, the UK government has hinted it could backtrack on its own green commitments. The Guardian’s John Harris is joined by the Conservative peer and former international climate minister Zac Goldsmith and the Guardian’s political editor Pippa Crerar to discuss why the Conservatives and Labour struggle with climate policy. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
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Selby and Ainsty: is this where Rishi Sunak flops? – Politics Weekly UK
19/07/2023 Duración: 32minThe Selby and Ainsty byelection holds the highest stakes for Rishi Sunak and the Conservatives. Can Labour overturn a 20,000-plus majority? The Guardian’s John Harris goes to the constituency to see what people think. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
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There’s no money left (again) – Politics Weekly UK podcast
13/07/2023 Duración: 30minUK wages have risen at a faster pace than expected but inflation is still worryingly high. The Conservatives seem to be edging back towards austerity and Labour doesn’t want to offer ‘false hope’ on the economy. Is the politics of hope dead? The Guardian’s John Harris is joined by former Tory minister David Gauke and Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
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The NHS at 75: Unhappy Birthday? – Politics Weekly UK
06/07/2023 Duración: 36minThe NHS turns 75 this week. But facing a staffing crisis, an ageing and unhealthy population, and increasingly poorer health outcomes for patients, what will be next for our beleaguered national health service? The Guardian’s John Harris discusses the possible treatment plans with Pat Cullen, the general secretary of the Royal College of Nursing, and Isabel Hardman, a political journalist and author of Fighting for Life, a new book on the NHS. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
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Uxbridge, Johnson and the end of the Tory dream – Politics Weekly UK
29/06/2023 Duración: 41minPolitics Weekly UK is on the byelection trail again, this time in Boris Johnson’s old seat of Uxbridge and South Ruislip. The Guardian’s John Harris is joined by Rafael Behr to speak to residents, businesses and the MPs David Simmonds and Steve Reed about what the battle for the former prime minister’s seat tells us about the state of the nation. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
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Frome’s byelection battle: head or heart?– Politics Weekly UK
22/06/2023 Duración: 34minThis week, Politics Weekly UK is in Frome in the south-west of England before one of three confirmed byelections. Against a backdrop of high inflation, painful mortgage rates and more allegations of Tory sleaze, the Guardian’s John Harris speaks to people about whether they think anyone is able to bring them the change they need. And whether they are better off voting with their heads or their hearts. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
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Peerages and posh boys – Politics Weekly UK podcast
15/06/2023 Duración: 33minThe Conservative party is not far from all-out war, from Rishi Sunak’s public criticism of Boris Johnson to Nadine Dorries decrying ‘posh boys’ for blocking her peerage. The Guardian’s John Harris is joined by political editor Pippa Crerar and the former Tory cabinet minister David Gauke to try to untangle the mess. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
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Starmer: hammering the left?– Politics Weekly UK podcast
08/06/2023 Duración: 36minLabour looks closer to power than it has been for the last decade, but as it nears the next election, some big tensions are starting to become clear. One is its plan for a green economy, another on the candidates being selected. The Guardian’s John Harris is joined by columnists Rafael Behr and Gaby Hinsliff to look at what Keir Starmer will do next.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
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The Covid inquiry vs the Cabinet Office – Politics Weekly UK
01/06/2023 Duración: 29minThe legal tug of war between the Covid inquiry and the Cabinet Office continues this week. Gaby Hinsliff sits in for John Harris, and talks to the former Downing Street chief of staff Gavin Barwell and the former chief prosecutor Nazir Afzal about the possible reasons for the government’s position. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
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Boris, Braverman and borders – Politics Weekly UK
25/05/2023 Duración: 33minRishi Sunak is fighting fires this week as Boris Johnson and Suella Braverman steal the headlines. And as new net migration figures are released on Thursday, can the prime minister take back control of the narrative? The Guardian’s John Harris is joined by columnists Rafael Behr and Gaby Hinsliff. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
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NatCon: The Tories tilt to the right – Politics Weekly UK
18/05/2023 Duración: 36minSome of the big figures on the political right, including two cabinet ministers, have been speaking this week at the National Conservatism conference in London. How much sway does this vocal group have over government? The Guardian’s John Harris is joined by the former Tory minister David Gauke and the Observer’s Sonia Sodha to discuss. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
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Hung up on a hung parliament – Politics Weekly UK
11/05/2023 Duración: 28minKeir Starmer and Ed Davey have both refused to rule out forming a coalition between their parties at the next general election. Following disastrous results for the Conservatives in the local elections, what will this mean for Labour and the Liberal Democrats? The Guardian’s Gaby Hinsliff, standing in for John Harris this week, asks political editor Pippa Crerar and former Conservative special advisor Salma Shah what a Labour/Lib Dem pact could look like. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
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NHS strikes: the women taking back control – Politics Weekly UK
04/05/2023 Duración: 38minMore than a million NHS workers will get a 5% pay rise after health unions accepted a government offer. But the Royal College of Nursing has rejected the offer. The Guardian’s John Harris speaks to Pat Cullen, the general secretary of the RCN and Frances O’Grady, a Labour peer and former general secretary of the Trades Union Congress, about the future for public sector workers. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod