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Politics Unpacked

Politics Unpacked

By: Times Radio
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Hugo Rifkind unpacks the the politics of the day - and the stuff that's even more important - with the brightest brains from the Times and Sunday Times.


You can listen to Hugo on DAB, smart speaker or app 10am-1pm Monday to Friday. If you like what you hear, then read more at http://www.thetimes.com/

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Episodes
  • Ministers 'Dragging Heels' Over Single-sex Spaces

    Ministers 'Dragging Heels' Over Single-sex Spaces
    Nov 20 2025

    The Times today reveals the guidance on transgender people using single-sex spaces like toilets and changing rooms. It's been sitting on the government's desk - are ministers trying to avoid a political backlash?


    Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Matthew Parris and Sarah Ditum.

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    31 mins
  • PMQs: A Labour Budget With Labour Values?

    PMQs: A Labour Budget With Labour Values?
    Nov 19 2025

    Kemi Badenoch presses Keir Starmer over whether the government would "break another promise" by freezing income tax thresholds. With Starmer deferring to the chancellor’s plans next week, will it truly be “a Labour Budget with Labour values”?


    Hugo Rifkind unpacks the exchanges from Prime Minister's Questions with Patrick Maguire and Luke Sullivan.


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    42 mins
  • Is Labour 'Appeasing The Electorate'?

    Is Labour 'Appeasing The Electorate'?
    Nov 18 2025

    The Home Secretary's new asylum plans are facing backlash from Labour MPs, including one who told Times Radio the government is trying to "appease the electorate" - is that the job of politicians, or not?


    Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Libby Purves and James Marriott.

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    31 mins
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