Episodes

  • To what extent do defections to Reform deepen the crisis facing Kemi Badenoch?

    To what extent do defections to Reform deepen the crisis facing Kemi Badenoch?
    Sep 19 2025

    A senior Tory frontbencher, Danny Kruger, has defected to Reform. Others might follow. How can a Tory leader flourish when the momentum is with Nigel Farage and Reform?


    Steve Richards presents Rock N Roll Politics live at the main concert hall, Kings Place on Thursday 25th September. Tickets available here.

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    33 mins
  • Who would succeed Keir Starmer?

    Who would succeed Keir Starmer?
    Sep 17 2025

    There is much speculation about whether Keir Starmer will be Prime Minister…but who would replace him? What are the chances for Andy Burnham? Would the winner of the deputy leadership contest have a chance? Tim and Steve explore the implications of the crises whirling around Keir Starmer after the departures of Angela Rayner and Peter Mandelson.


    Steve Richards presents Rock N Roll Politics live at the main concert hall, Kings Place on Thursday. Tickets are available here.

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    36 mins
  • Will Farage take Tim's advice on reforming Reform?

    Will Farage take Tim's advice on reforming Reform?
    Sep 12 2025
    Fresh from the party's conference in Birmingham, Tim Montgomerie suggests a five-point plan of the steps necessary to take Reform from its current high but limited support base to the next level. Some of his advice is about policy but some about tackling unsavoury elements - will Nigel Farage, Reform party leader, listen? Steve Richards and Miranda Green have no choice as Tim takes the chair for this weekend episode.

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    37 mins
  • A reshuffle and a vacancy: A new start or big trouble ahead?

    A reshuffle and a vacancy: A new start or big trouble ahead?
    Sep 10 2025
    Angela Rayner’s departure has triggered a deputy leadership contest and an extensive reshuffle… some restive Labour MPs stir…fearing new levels of control freakery and incompetence …others wonder whether this reset might lead to a more effective government…Who is right?

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    47 mins
  • Who is wrapping themselves in the flag and why?

    Who is wrapping themselves in the flag and why?
    Sep 5 2025

    The team considers whether draping and painting the Union flag or the cross of St George over public spaces is patriotic or aggressive. Do we have a uniquely reluctant attitude to the UK flag or is a commendably undemonstrative national mindset now under threat from a sinister and exclusive nationalism? Warning: contains frank disagreement.



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    41 mins
  • Is Keir Starmer’s reset a threat to Rachel Reeves?

    Is Keir Starmer’s reset a threat to Rachel Reeves?
    Sep 3 2025
    The Prime Minister has attempted to boost his team in Number 10, not least by appointing an adviser on economic policy and moving Darren Jones from the Treasury to oversee policy from Number 10. Some interpret the change as an attempt to challenge Reeves, who had total control over economic policy in opposition and the government’s opening months, but how undermining are the changes? Our team asks how they will change the political mood. How many more resets will Starmer make to a team in a state of near constant churn?

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    54 mins
  • Has Farage got a credible plan to stop the boats?

    Has Farage got a credible plan to stop the boats?
    Aug 27 2025
    Nigel Farage has announced his plan that he claims would stop all illegal immigration. It includes leaving the ECHR and sending asylum seekers back to countries even if they face the threat of torture or death. Will it work politically in the short term for Reform and practically if Farage becomes Prime Minister. And how should a Labour government - preoccupied by Reform - respond, not least when voters also have the choice of parties to the left of Keir Starmer? Plus the latest from Steve’s shows at the Edinburgh festival and music choices for the last weeks of summer.

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    42 mins
  • What would you do if you became Prime Minister?

    What would you do if you became Prime Minister?
    Aug 22 2025

    In our latest weekend magazine edition, the team are asked to imagine what they would do if “the ball came loose from the back of the scrum” and they won power. Which policies would they prioritise? From boosting housing, to tackling anti-social behaviour, expanding continuous vocational education and training, banning cycling on pavements and mandating the pint-sized bottle of champagne, Tim, Miranda and Iain design their manifestos. Plus, the coming constitutional crisis if Reform does win the election and has no seats in the House of Lords.


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    34 mins