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
  • What role could the UK play in ending the Ukraine war? – Politics Weekly

    What role could the UK play in ending the Ukraine war? – Politics Weekly
    Feb 20 2025
    Donald Trump’s plans to end the war in Ukraine have taken centre stage this week. But, with Ukraine excluded from US-Russia talks, could they really accept what might be on offer? And what role will the UK and Europe play?John Harris hears from diplomatic editor Patrick Wintour and columnist Gaby Hinsliff about what a resolution could look like Send your questions and feedback to politicsweeklyuk@theguardian.com. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
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    31 mins
  • Is the assisted dying bill doomed? – Politics Weekly UK

    Is the assisted dying bill doomed? – Politics Weekly UK
    Feb 13 2025
    The spotlight was back on the assisted dying bill this week after it was revealed that the requirement for a high court judge to decide on cases was to be scrapped. Those in favour of assisted dying say the change will make it safer, but does it undermine trust in the bill? Gaby Hinsliff, in for John Harris, talks to our deputy political editor, Jessica Elgot, about the changes, and asks Kit Malthouse and Jess Asato – MPs on different sides of the debate – what happens next Send your questions and feedback to politicsweeklyuk@theguardian.com. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
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    32 mins
  • Can Kemi and Keir combat the rise of Reform UK? – Politics Weekly Westminster

    Can Kemi and Keir combat the rise of Reform UK? – Politics Weekly Westminster
    Feb 10 2025
    As Reform UK creeps up the polls, Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey look at how the Conservatives and Labour are responding to the threat from Nigel Farage’s party. Plus, will the government’s efforts to show voters it is serious about tackling illegal migration cut through? Send your questions and feedback to politicsweeklyuk@theguardian.com. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
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    26 mins
  • Special episode: Behind the scenes of David Lammy’s Ukraine trip

    Special episode: Behind the scenes of David Lammy’s Ukraine trip
    Feb 7 2025
    Almost three years after Russia invaded Ukraine, what is the situation like on the ground in Kyiv? And is there a path to peace? Pippa Crerar travelled to the war-ravaged country with the foreign secretary to find out. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
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    25 mins
  • Starmer’s diplomatic dance with Trump and the EU – Politics Weekly UK

    Starmer’s diplomatic dance with Trump and the EU – Politics Weekly UK
    Feb 6 2025
    Keir Starmer is treading a fine line as he avoids picking sides between the EU and US. But with Donald Trump saying he wants to ‘take over’ Gaza and threatening to impose tariffs on the EU, can the prime minister really keep both on side? John Harris asks Prof Anand Menon, director of UK in a Changing Europe, and Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff Send your questions and feedback to politicsweeklyuk@theguardian.com. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
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    31 mins