Politics Weekly UK

By: The Guardian
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  • Guardian political columnist John Harris hosts a cast of voices from up and down the country as well as across the political spectrum to analyse the week’s political news. For US Politics with Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland, make sure to search 'Politics Weekly America' wherever you get your podcasts
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Episodes
  • Special episode: Inside the room when Starmer met Trump – Politics Weekly Westminster

    Special episode: Inside the room when Starmer met Trump – Politics Weekly Westminster
    Feb 28 2025
    Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey have a behind-the-scenes look at Keir Starmer’s trip to meet Donald Trump at the White House, after Pippa travelled with the prime minister to Washington DC. So, how was Starmer’s charm offensive received by the president? And has the trip moved the dial on Ukraine and tariffs? Send your questions and feedback to politicsweeklyuk@theguardian.com. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
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    31 mins
  • On the road in south Wales: why is Reform UK on the rise?

    On the road in south Wales: why is Reform UK on the rise?
    Feb 27 2025
    This week, Politics Weekly UK is on the road in south-east Wales, hearing from those in traditional Labour heartlands. But with people increasingly frustrated that public services are crumbling and that nothing seems to change, Nigel Farage’s party fancies its chances at next year’s Senedd elections. John Harris asks why Reform UK is on the rise in Wales and what it tells us about the future of British politics. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
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    38 mins
  • Can Starmer stop Trump’s Ukraine sell-out? – Politics Weekly Westminster

    Can Starmer stop Trump’s Ukraine sell-out? – Politics Weekly Westminster
    Feb 24 2025
    Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey look ahead to a pivotal week of diplomacy for Keir Starmer as he prepares to visit the White House. With Donald Trump’s hostility towards Kyiv looming large over the three-year anniversary of Russia’s all-out invasion of Ukraine, can the prime minister persuade the US president to change tack? Send your questions and feedback to politicsweeklyuk@theguardian.com. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
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    27 mins

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