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- 4 days ago27 min
Can Burnham deliver his vision?
Andy Burnham has a vision but with a mountain to climb where is his premiership heading?With the 10-year plan, controversial welfare reforms and a UK-EU summit on the horizon, can the Prime Minster turn his political ambition into real change.In a special episode, Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy are joined by Paul Ovenden, Keir Starmer’s former director of strategy, to deep dive into the thinking of the Burnham government.Has the PM learnt from Starmer’s failures, how far will he push welfare reform and could Britain eventually rejoin the EU?
- 1 weeks ago22 min
What Trump’s double defeat means for the UK
It’s been a bruising night for Donald Trump at the midterm elections - losing both the House and the Senate – but what does it mean for Britain?In a special edition, Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy hear from a variety of experts – on both sides of the Atlantic – as the balance of power shifts in Washington.So where does the President go from here - will he double down or change course?Could he relaunch an offensive in Iran? What will happen to the world economy? And could the fallout fundamentally reshape Britain’s relationship with its closest ally?
- 1 weeks ago18 min
Shabana Mahmood – her fightback kicks off
A bullish home secretary came out swinging after critics claimed a climbdown over her controversial immigration reforms. What remains from Shabana Mahmood’s original plan? And is the rest of the cabinet – including Angela Rayner – really behind her? Sam Coates – who's been speaking to the home secretary – and Anne McElvoy examine the details and question whether she’s done enough to quash the internal arguments within Labour.
- 1 weeks ago17 min
Has Shabana Mahmood won her immigration tussle?
Are domestic political battles about to collide with a diplomatic storm for the Prime Minister?As Andy Burnham jets off to the Caribbean, Home Secretary – Shabana Mahmood – prepares to unveil one of the most contentious policies of his premiership: a major crackdown on legal migration.But, a year after the plans were first proposed, Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy look at whether Labour have quashed the internal rebellion and how much influence Angela Rayner has had on the PM’s position.Plus, as the Commonwealth Summit gets underway in Antigua, is the Prime Minister facing a series of challenges on the international front – from potential reparations for slavery to US-China influence on the region.
- 2 weeks ago21 min
Budget 2026: We answer your questions
So was that it? Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy have slept on it – and are feeling the budget may have landed with a whimper rather than a bang.They weigh up the case for the defence: has John Healey played it safe to reassure the markets, keep Labour onside and give households some immediate relief on energy bills? Or has he ducked the big decisions, leaving families facing a cost-of-living squeeze and businesses distinctly underwhelmed?Plus, it’s not just Sam and Anne’s reaction. Friends of the podcast have been sending their messages as they mull it over too.And if you missed it, our full 30-minute Budget debrief with Sky News’ Economics and Data editor Ed Conway is already in your feeds, offering a deeper dive on John Healey’s statement.
- 2 weeks ago33 min
Budget 2026: Sam, Anne and Ed Conway’s debrief
A breathing space budget or a look into a new bleak economic reality?Chancellor – John Healey - delivered a no thrills budget but with grim warnings on the economic dashboard from the Office for Budget Responsibility can he deliver the “breathing space” he wants to give people?With growth downgraded, borrowing set to rise and taxes heading for a post war high did he deliver any hope or has he simply pushed the problem down the road.Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy are joined by Sky News’ Economics and Data Editor – Ed Conway – to go over the big decisions, examine what the numbers mean for households and ask if Labour still has “fresh hope for the future.”Want to ask Sam and Anne a question – email them at samandanne@sky.uk
- 2 weeks ago22 min
Will Andy Burnham actually like his own Budget?
It’s budget day and it’s a critical moment for Chancellor and the UK economy.So, what are the plans to ease the squeeze on household bills and the cost-of-living crisis?Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy unpack the high-stakes decisions facing the government and how John Healey plans to raise billions in additional revenue through increasing tax.With tough choices delayed, fiscal headroom shrinking and Whitehall budgets stretched to breaking point, will this budget fix Britain’s problems or simply kick them down the road?And, will this budget reveal who really runs the government - No 11, No 10 or the markets?
- 2 weeks ago20 min
Budget 2026: Cheaper gherkins but bigger bills?
It’s budget eve but can the Chancellor really deliver a ‘breathing space’ budget?With living standards under pressure, Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy explore the trade-offs John Healey must balance between the cost-of-living crisis, the government’s plan for growth and whether ministers can convince voters that they’re easing the pressure.Plus, Sam heads to Doncaster-Sheffield Airport where a bold bet on devolution could deliver where the private sector failed.
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