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

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Tom McTague, Editor-in-chief

Ailbhe Rea, Political editor

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Episoder(1448)

We Got Locked Down, But Will It Happen Again?

On today's episode of the New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss whether we are heading for a second national lockdown. Then, in You Ask Us, they answer your ques...

18 Sep 202029min

Legal Tender Subject

On today's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea dissect the dissent on Tory benches over the Internal Market Bill and, in You Ask Us, field your questions on what marks...

15 Sep 202028min

The Dirty Half-Dozen

On today's New Statesman Podcast, Anoosh Chakelian, Stephen Bush and Ailbhe Rea discuss the government's latest limitations, imposed to stop a resurgence of the coronavirus. Then, in You Ask Us, they ...

11 Sep 202029min

Brexit's Back Baby!

On today's New Statesman Podcast, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea are joined by Anand Menon, director of the UK in a Changing Europe think tank, to discuss the latest Brexit news, as the government's ...

8 Sep 202030min

Leonard Goin'

On today's New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss Richard Leonard's position as leader of Scottish Labour and its long term viability. Then, in You Ask Us, they t...

4 Sep 202035min

Office Politics

On today's episode of the New Statesman Podcast, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe discuss the government's conflicted 'back to the office' strategy and the economic challenges it poses. Then,...

2 Sep 202034min

Ed Start

On today's New Statesman Podcast, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss Ed Davey's election as leader of the Liberal Democrats, and the new support rules for quarantining workers. Then, in You Ask U...

28 Aug 202030min

The Davey Train

On today's New Statesman Podcast, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss the final furlong of the Lib Dems' leadership race and then, in You Ask Us, take your question on whether middle class drug co...

25 Aug 202035min