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- Today49 min
The PM prepares to meet President Trump, and the Lib Dem Conference
Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
- 1 weeks ago49 min
What is the government doing about social mobility?
Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
- 2 weeks ago49 min
Economic growth, the Reform UK conference and the assisted dying Bill returns to Parliament
Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
- 3 weeks ago49 min
Parliament's return, electoral reform and the political significance of the Bayeux Tapestry
Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
- Jul 26, 202650 min
Andy Burnham's first week as prime minister
Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
- Jul 19, 202649 min
Andy Burnham prepares to take power
Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
- Jul 12, 202649 min
Keir Starmer's last week in power
Ben Wright is joined by Labour's Dame Sionbhain McDonagh; Conservative MP Sir Bernard Jenkin; Lib Dem Luke Taylor; and Gawain Towler - who sits on the board of Reform UK. The panel pay tribute to Ann Widdecombe and reflect on her career in politics and as a popular television personality. They also consider whether Nigel Farage's decision to call a by-election in Clacton could backfire. And they discuss the power of the Treasury and whether it should be broken up to create a department focused on economic growth. The programme includes an interview with Sir Howard Davies - former deputy governor of the Bank of England - about the concept of "Treasury orthodoxy". And Lizzy Buchan - political editor of the Mirror - brings additional expert insight and analysis.
- Jul 5, 202648 min
Challenges facing the new PM on defence, foreign affairs and social care
Ben Wright is joined by Labour MP Anna Dixon, Conservative former minister Jesse Norman and commentator Miranda Green from the Financial Times. They discuss Keir Starmer's attempt to frame his legacy, and the domestic and international challenges facing the new Prime Minister. James Heale - deputy political editor of The Spectator - brings additional insight and analysis. Ben also interviews Layla Moran - Lib Dem chair of the Health and Social Care Committee - about the prospects for reforming adult social care, if Andy Burnham enters Downing St.
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