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Matt Chorley brings you the biggest interviews, latest news and best analysis from the heart of Westminster every weekday. It's politics, but not as you know it...
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Why does Rivals star Rufus Jones love playing politicians? Should prime ministers play musical instruments? How did Blackburn inspire Chorley to go to Preston? Who will be the MMP for Stoke on Trent South?Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics. If you've got urgent questions... then email Chorley@bbc.co.uk
Will Donald Trump now work with the Democrats? Can we take back control? How was devolution defeated in the 1970's?Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics. If you've got urgent questions... then email Chorley@bbc.co.uk
Can Donald Trump surf the blue wave? Are the jokes at PMQs good enough for Tony Blackburn? Can Laura Kuenssberg survive a student grilling? Who will be the MMP for Harborough, Oadby and Wigston?Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics. If you've got urgent questions... then email Chorley@bbc.co.uk
Which politicians won the internet? What were Sir Patrick Stewart's politics? Will the government do anything about student loans? Who will be the MMP for Runcorn and Helsby?Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics. If you've got urgent questions... then email Chorley@bbc.co.uk
Why won't talk of an early election go away? What happens when a vegetable becomes the story? How cool are the mosaic tiles in Parliament? Who will be the MMP for Tottenham?Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics. If you've got urgent questions... then email Chorley@bbc.co.uk
Can we all breathe more easily after John Healey's first budget? What will we remember this budget for? Does it give us any clues about a possible early election?Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics. If you've got urgent questions... then email Chorley@bbc.co.uk
Will the Midterms be a whitewash for the White House? What's Liz Truss's book really like? Should you be stockpiling gherkins? Who will be the MMP for Stockport?Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics. If you've got urgent questions... then email Chorley@bbc.co.uk
Will John Healey hit the budget bullseye? Which Chancellors drank at the despatch box? How did Pete Hegseth break Eisenhower's globe? Who will be the MMP for East Wiltshire? Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics. If you've got urgent questions... then email Chorley@bbc.co.uk
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