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Politics At Sam and Anne's

Politics At Sam and Anne's

By: Sky News
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 Sky News’ Sam Coates and Politico’s Anne McElvoy with what you need to know about the day ahead in British politics. All in under 20 minutes and in your feed around 7.30am.

They're across the key interviews, the main stories and what the parties are saying.

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Episodes
  • Will Starmer's Trump tactics keep paying off?

    Will Starmer's Trump tactics keep paying off?
    Aug 4 2025
    Sir Keir Starmer is a prime minister who is arguably more comfortable abroad – and has spent his first year in office putting Britain front and centre on the world stage.

    So, in this episode, Sam and Anne are joined by Politico's editor-in-chief, John Harris, to discuss the major international issues facing the government in the coming parliament.

    With trade deals and ongoing conflicts across the globe dominating the agenda, the trio ask:

    • Is the UK living in Trumpland?
    • How will relationships abroad impact Britain's role in the world?
    • And does Starmer have the political strength to put pen-to-paper on some upcoming deals with the EU?

    Sam and Anne are getting a lie-in over summer recess, but they'll be in your feed with special episodes every Monday, before normal service resumes on 1 September.
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    21 mins
  • Will Rachel Reeves’ sums ever add up?

    Will Rachel Reeves’ sums ever add up?
    Jul 28 2025
    It is arguably the number one issue facing the government – how do they get the economy thriving and growing again.

    Sam and Anne are joined by Sky News’ Economics and Data Editor, Ed Conway, to weigh up the options on the table for Rachel Reeves.

    Ahead of a crucial budget in the autumn, the trio address:

    How will the Chancellor fill the black hole in the public finances?
    Are tax changes on the horizon?
    Will there be more nationalisation?

    Plus, there is still some time to predict if Rachel Reeves will remain in Number 11 Downing Street, after a tumultuous year in office.

    Sam and Anne are getting a lie-in over summer recess, but they’ll be in your feed with special episodes every Monday before normal services resumes on September 1st.
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    23 mins
  • Is the Kemi reshuffle a Cleverly move?

    Is the Kemi reshuffle a Cleverly move?
    Jul 22 2025
    We couldn’t get to recess without a reshuffle after all. Standby for movements on the Conservative frontbench today.

    It sounds like Sir James Cleverly is on his way back to shadow cabinet. Sam and Anne discuss how Kemi Badenoch will feel about the optics of that return.

    Also, on the day MPs leave Westminster for summer, the Chancellor faces the Treasury Committee after an eventful couple of weeks.
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    24 mins
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