NDAs, Sir Philip Green and parliamentary privilege
The allegations against Sir Philip Green were thrown into the public thanks to Lord Hain's use of parliamentary privilege. Was the businessman wrong to try and gag the press? Plus we discuss whether T...
27 Okt 201832min
Another failed Brexit summit and bullying in the House of Commons
Theresa May did not achieve a breakthrough in this week’s Brussels summit of EU leaders. So where do the Brexit talks now stand? Plus a new report has unveiled the extent of bullying and sexual harass...
20 Okt 201831min
Tory conference reviewed and a tricky fortnight for Brexit
The Conservative party gathered in Birmingham this week for a broadly successful if uneventful conference. But is Theresa May safe as leader for the duration? Plus we discuss whether there is a compro...
6 Okt 201831min
Labour conference reviewed as the Tories head to Birmingham
The opposition party's conference was a success, with Jeremy Corbyn and John McDonnell delivering speeches that continued the party in its radical direction. We also look forward to the Conservative p...
29 Sep 201833min
Troubling times in Salzburg and previewing Labour conference
The British prime minister's hopes of a Brexit breakthrough at a summit this week were dealt a heavy blow. Where does this leave negotiations with the EU and the prospects for a deal this autumn? Plus...
22 Sep 201830min
Leadership plots, Tory wars and John McDonnell's plans for workers
Chatter about a leadership challenge against Theresa May has abounded this week, but is it all talk and no trousers? Plus we discuss John McDonnell's speech to the TUC's annual conference and his plan...
15 Sep 201831min
Labour moves on anti-Semitism and Brexit deadlock continues
Westminster returned from from its summer break this week and we discuss the two main stories that still dominate the headlines: Labour's travails with anti-Semitism and the government's lack of progr...
8 Sep 201833min
Summer interview special: Peter Mandelson
Sebastian Payne speaks to the former New Labour minister about his efforts to halt Brexit through another referendum, Theresa May's efforts to strike a withdrawal deal with the EU, his views on Jeremy...
1 Sep 201837min
