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Politics Weekly UK

Politics Weekly UK

By: The Guardian
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 Guardian columnist John Harris, political editor Pippa Crerar, and policy editor Kiran Stacey analyse the week's politics news© 2026 Guardian News & Media Limited or its affiliated companies. All rights reserved. Political Science Politics & Government
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  • How is Britain supporting US airstrikes in Iran?

    How is Britain supporting US airstrikes in Iran?
    Mar 2 2026
    Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss Keir Starmer’s announcement that British bases in the UK and in the Chagos Islands would be used by the US in their strikes in Iran. Their use is for ‘limited defensive purposes’ but is that enough to stop Britain being dragged further into war? What is the extent of the UK’s involvement in the Middle East war?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
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  • No more safe seats: the Greens take Gorton and Denton

    No more safe seats: the Greens take Gorton and Denton
    Feb 27 2026
    In a stunning setback for Labour, the Green party has decisively won the Gorton and Denton byelection, with Reform UK finishing second. Does this result signal the end of Labour’s safe seats? And could it mark the beginning of the end for Keir Starmer? John Harris, Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey unpack the fallout – and explore what might happen next. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
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    39 mins
  • Send provision and student loans: will Labour’s changes backfire?

    Send provision and student loans: will Labour’s changes backfire?
    Feb 26 2026
    As the dust settles on the government’s landmark changes to children’s special educational needs and disabilities provision, what will their impact really be on young people, their families and schools? John Harris and Kiran Stacey look at what we know so far. And, a growing backlash from graduates over student loan payments, led by the influential consumer champion Martin Lewis, is causing a headache the government was not anticipating. Why did they overlook this and what changes could be made?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
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    28 mins
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