The Politics Show

Helping you make sense of politics – every week.

Anoosh Chakelian and the New Statesman team bring you sharp reporting, clear analysis and thoughtful conversations to help you understand what’s really going on in Westminster and beyond.

The New Statesman is Britain’s leading source of news and commentary on politics and culture with a progressive perspective. On The Politics Show, our journalists and expert guests cut through the noise of the headlines to explain the forces shaping our world. From the battles inside the Labour Party to the future of the Conservatives, from the rise of Reform UK to the debates that dominate Parliament, we provide the clarity you need to follow UK politics.

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Episoder(1437)

"Startlingly transactional" – Burnham prepares for power

Andy Burnham is preparing for power – which means horsetrading, negotiations and planning.Ailbhe Rea has been speaking to MPs and advisors inside the Labour party to find out what's really happening i...

2 Jul 53min

“Westminster is broken”: Andy Burnham sets out his leadership plan

This morning Andy Burnham delivered a speech criticising “Whitehall culture” and promising to rebalance resources between national and local governments. On course to enter Downing Street in as little...

29 Jun 23min

Does Britain want another general election? | Will and Anoosh

Keir Starmer’s turn at the resignation lectern, Peter Murrell’s £400,000 shopping spree and Will Dunn’s attempt at a “Man v Horse” race. Will and Anoosh discuss the stories of the week.READ: https://w...

27 Jun 41min

A critical three weeks for Burnham

From a by-election victory in Wigan, to the resignation of Keir Starmer, to an Avanti West Coast train bound for London, tracked by news helicopters - Andy Burnham’s return to Westminster has been a r...

25 Jun 1h 6min

Keir Starmer resigns: “He’s been chewed up and spat out”

This morning, Keir Starmer stood outside No 10 Downing Street and announced his resignation as Prime Minister - the sixth to leave office since the EU referendum, which was ten years ago this week. He...

22 Jun 56min

“Brand Burnham”: Why Andy is a marketing success story

The importance of branding in British politics, banning social media for under 16s and the Reform councillor who made “the biggest mistake” of his life.Anoosh Chakelian and Will Dunn discuss the stori...

20 Jun 40min

Burnham wins Makerfield, what now?

Andy Burnham has won the historic Makerfield by-election, he's soon expected to speak to Starmer or trigger a leadership election.Anoosh Chakelian is joined by Ethan Croft in Wigan.LISTEN AD-FREE:📱Do...

19 Jun 20min

Where Keir Starmer went wrong | Wes Streeting interview

The former Health Secretary reveals why he believes Keir Starmer is failing.When Wes Streeting resigned from cabinet in May, it put an end to months of speculation. The former Health Secretary does wa...

18 Jun 58min