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Politics At Sam and Anne's

Politics At Sam and Anne's

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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. Whatever they're talking about, Westminster will be talking about today.Copyright Sky News Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Local elections: The pollster’s verdict
    Apr 30 2026

    With one week until voters head to the polls in Scotland, Wales and England – are we about to see a seismic shift in British politics?

    In a special episode, Sam and Anne are joined by YouGov pollster Patrick English to break down the data and assess what it could all mean for the parties.

    As the vote splits across the spectrum, who is set to benefit – and is British politics entering a new multi-party era?

    A reminder that all the candidates standing in these elections can be found here.

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    20 mins
  • “My prime minister” - the King steps in
    Apr 29 2026

    Has King Charles’s warmth and humour helped save the special relationship?

    It may be a diplomatic win for Keir Starmer in Washington, helping to steady UK-U.S. relations – but have private comments by his U.S. ambassador made life more difficult back in London?

    Yesterday, the Prime Minister survived a vote demanding he appear before the privileges committee, but after another blockbuster Foreign Affairs Committee session, questions remain over his judgement to appoint Peter Mandelson as UK ambassador to the United States.

    Elsewhere, could Angela Rayner make a comeback post local elections and will there be a wider cabinet reshuffle?

    Plus, Sam flags some under-the-radar issues that could be highly consequential in the long run.

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    21 mins
  • Will McSweeney stumble on Starmer?
    Apr 28 2026

    What might Sir Philip Barton and Morgan McSweeney reveal about the Mandelson vetting scandal?

    Today, the former foreign office mandarin and Keir Starmer’s former chief of staff give evidence to MPs on the Foreign Affairs Select Committee.

    That’s before the Commons vote on whether there should be an inquiry on if the Prime Minister misled Parliament.

    As well as select committees and votes, there are still 13 active bills to deal with before Parliament prorogues tomorrow.

    Sam’s in London for a pivotal day in the Starmer leadership and Anne’s in Washington for the King’s state visit.

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    20 mins
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