Politics Weekly UK cover art

Politics Weekly UK

Politics Weekly UK

By: The Guardian
Listen for free

About this listen

 Guardian political columnist John Harris hosts a cast of voices from up and down the country as well as across the political spectrum to analyse the week’s political news. For US Politics with Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland, make sure to search 'Politics Weekly America' wherever you get your podcasts© 2025 Guardian News & Media Limited or its affiliated companies. All rights reserved. Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Labour takes action over Gaza: what took them so long? – Politics Weekly UK

    Labour takes action over Gaza: what took them so long? – Politics Weekly UK
    May 22 2025
    The government has suspended trade talks with Israel and denounced its actions in Gaza. But why are we only now seeing this kind of action and moral outrage? John Harris speaks to Melanie Ward, a Labour MP and former chief executive at Medical Aid for Palestinians. Plus, after Keir Starmer’s reset with the EU, how does the public feel about the politics of Brexit? Guardian columnist Rafael Behr and Sophie Stowers from More in Common join John to discuss. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
    Show More Show Less
    35 mins
  • Ghosts of Brexit past haunt new UK-EU deal – Politics Weekly Westminster

    Ghosts of Brexit past haunt new UK-EU deal – Politics Weekly Westminster
    May 19 2025
    The UK and EU have reached a deal, in what Downing Street hopes will be a reset with Brussels after Brexit. But with negotiations coming down to the wire and fishing yet again a sticking point, how much has changed? Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey look at how the talks unfolded and how the politics around the new deal could play out. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
    Show More Show Less
    25 mins
  • Starmer’s migrant rhetoric: a squalid chapter? – Politics Weekly UK

    Starmer’s migrant rhetoric: a squalid chapter? – Politics Weekly UK
    May 15 2025
    Keir Starmer has defended the language he used in a speech on immigration this week. But many Labour MPs have criticised his choice of words, with some even claiming the prime minister’s language echoed that of Enoch Powell. John Harris speaks to the Labour MP Bell Ribeiro-Addy about why she and others are so concerned. Plus, who is writing the script, literally and figuratively? The Guardian’s Gaby Hinsliff and Kiran Stacey discuss. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
    Show More Show Less
    36 mins

What listeners say about Politics Weekly UK

Average Customer Ratings

Reviews - Please select the tabs below to change the source of reviews.

Audible.com.au reviews

Amazon Reviews
No Reviews are Available
In the spirit of reconciliation, Audible acknowledges the Traditional Custodians of country throughout Australia and their connections to land, sea and community. We pay our respect to their elders past and present and extend that respect to all Aboriginal and Torres Strait Islander peoples today.