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
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    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
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    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
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    36 mins
  • How Labour plans to ‘take back control’ on migration – Politics Weekly Westminster

    How Labour plans to ‘take back control’ on migration – Politics Weekly Westminster
    May 12 2025
    Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss the government’s plans to drastically reduce net migration. Will it work? And how will it land with the public and the Labour party?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
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    29 mins
  • Rage against the mainstream: did UK politics just change for good? – Politics Weekly UK

    Rage against the mainstream: did UK politics just change for good? – Politics Weekly UK
    May 8 2025
    As Reform UK reaches new highs in the polls, it feels more and more likely that Nigel Farage’s triumph at local elections will be remembered as a huge turning point in UK politics. With support for the Tories at historic lows, and Keir Starmer’s government in deep trouble, is there a way back for the mainstream parties? John Harris is joined by the Guardian columnists Gaby Hinsliff and Polly Toynbee to make sense of what could be the biggest political change to hit the UK in living memory. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
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    34 mins
  • Farage here to stay: the local elections that changed everything– Politics Weekly Westminster

    Farage here to stay: the local elections that changed everything– Politics Weekly Westminster
    May 5 2025
    After Reform UK stormed to victory at local elections, has its leader reshaped politics for ever? And how will Labour and the Conservatives respond? Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey go through the results and unpick what they mean. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
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    29 mins
  • ‘Reform all the way’: on the road in Doncaster – Politics Weekly UK

    ‘Reform all the way’: on the road in Doncaster – Politics Weekly UK
    Apr 30 2025
    Before this week’s local elections, John Harris is on the road in Doncaster – which could prove to be a canary in the coalmine for the government. Labour has been in power here for decades but this time Nigel Farage’s Reform UK fancies its chances. So why are people turning away from Labour? Why are they so disillusioned with politics in general? And what would a Reform-run city actually be like?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
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    39 mins
  • Could Reform be the big winners at local elections? – Politics Weekly Westminster

    Could Reform be the big winners at local elections? – Politics Weekly Westminster
    Apr 28 2025
    Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss whether Nigel Farage can translate Reform UK’s rise in the polls into success at the ballot box as local elections take place this week. And, how will the two major parties fare in the first big electoral test for both Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch since the general election?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
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    25 mins