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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Hosts:

Anoosh Chakelian

Regular contributors and co-hosts:

Tom McTague, Editor-in-chief

Ailbhe Rea, Political editor

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Senior podcast producer: Catharine Hughes

Podcast and video producer: Rob Le Mare

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Episoder(1448)

Armando Iannucci, Anna Soubry and Paul Mason on how to disagree | Westminster Reimagined

The legendary writer, satirist and broadcaster Armando Iannucci joins the New Statesman Podcast to co-host four special episodes. In these shows, Iannucci explores areas of British politics that he be...

16 Aug 202134min

Do the exam results matter?

Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss the pandemic affected A Level and GCSE results and why Labour have chosen now to call for Gavin Williamson's sacking.Then in You Ask Us, they answer a listeners...

13 Aug 202122min

Armando Iannucci and Chris Addison on political campaigning | Westminster Reimagined

9 Aug 202130min

Could Brexit have been stopped?

Stephen Bush and Anoosh Chakelian discuss David Liddington's three ways Brexit could have been stopped and why none of them were realistic.Then in You Ask Us, they answer a listener's question on whet...

6 Aug 202132min

Armando Iannucci, Exctinction Rebellion & Dame Louise Casey on Activism | Westminster Reimagined

The legendary writer, satirist and broadcaster Armando Iannucci joins the New Statesman Podcast to co-host four special episodes. In these shows, Armando explores areas of British politics that he bel...

2 Aug 202132min

What's the thinking behind Boris Johnson's crime plan?

Ailbhe Rea, Stephen Bush and Anoosh Chakelian discuss Boris Johnson's latest plan to reduce crime and whether the proposals will actually have any impact.Then in You Ask Us, they answer a listeners qu...

30 Jul 202125min

Armando Iannucci, Ian Hislop: the accountability crisis in politics | Westminster Reimagined

The legendary writer, satirist and broadcaster Armando Iannucci joins the New Statesman podcast to co-host four special episodes. In these shows, Armando explores areas of British politics that he bel...

26 Jul 202131min

Can Boris Johnson really change the Northern Ireland protocol?

Anoosh Chakelian, Stephen Bush and Ailbhe Rea discuss the government's announcment on the Northern Ireland protocol and whether they really will be able to renegotiate, and do they even knows what it ...

23 Jul 202126min