Political Fix

Political Fix

The Financial Times takes you into the corridors of power to unwrap, analyse and debate British politics with a regular lineup of FT correspondents and informed commentators. New episodes available every Friday.

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2022 year in review

2022 year in review

In our final episode of 2022, we look back on an especially turbulent year in Westminster - from partygate to Chris Pincher, Ukraine to market meltdown, Boris Johnson to Rishi Sunak, Kwasi Kwarteng an...

17 Des 20221h 9min

Sunak versus the strikes

Sunak versus the strikes

Rishi Sunak confronted a growing wave of industrial unrest facing the UK with tough new proposals for anti-strike laws, but will they work? We explore how the prime minister is handling the challenges...

10 Des 202235min

Winter of discontent

Winter of discontent

Britain is seeing a swelling wave of industrial action this winter, from nurses to rail workers. Is the country facing a de facto general strike and is there an economic landing zone for the governmen...

3 Des 202233min

Sunak’s short honeymoon

Sunak’s short honeymoon

Rishi Sunak's authority with Tory MPs is waning and he is now facing policy battles on almost every front. We analyse which fights the new prime minister can win and which aren’t worth engaging in, an...

26 Nov 202234min

Jeremy Hunt’s sombre Autumn Statement

Jeremy Hunt’s sombre Autumn Statement

The chancellor unveiled a £55bn plan for fiscal tightening this week, with the biggest drop in living standards for 70 years. We unpack all of the fiscal forecasts, tax rises, spending cuts and how Ri...

19 Nov 202239min

Farewell Sir Gavin, for the third time

Farewell Sir Gavin, for the third time

Rishi Sunak forced Sir Gavin Williamson out from his government this week, the third time the former cabinet minister has been made to quit. Why did Sunak hire the controversial former chief whip in t...

12 Nov 202232min

Pressure grows on the home secretary?

Pressure grows on the home secretary?

We ask whether the home secretary Suella Braverman can survive in her post with attacks on multiple fronts. Does she have a plan for dealing with backlogged asylum claims? Can she be trusted with nati...

5 Nov 202235min

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak

Prime Minister Rishi Sunak

After another turbulent week and the potential return of Boris Johnson. Rishi Sunak became Britain's latest prime minister - its first non-white leader and the youngest in modern history. We discuss h...

29 Okt 202240min

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