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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Podcast and video producer: Rob Le Mare

Assistant producer: Biba Kang

Executive producer: Chris Stone

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Episoder(1445)

Who really owns Britain's houses? | Susan J. Smith interview

Britain is in the grip of a housing crisis and politicians from all sides claim to have the solutions. But as prices rise, renters struggle and investors profit - are we seeing housing policy serve th...

2 Aug 202542min

Do politicians understand the internet? | Politics with Rachel Cunliffe

The team answer listener questions on the practicalities of the online safety act, a Labour-Lib Dem coalition, and the revival of the commonwealth.Submit a question for a future episode: You Ask UsLIS...

1 Aug 202522min

Britain's summer of discontent | Cover Story with Anoosh Chakelian

Asylum protests. NHS strikes. A faltering economy. Is the Labour government facing a summer of discontent?Last year, riots sparked by the brutal murder of three young girls at a dance class in Southpo...

31 Jul 202525min

Starmer's threat to recognise Palestine | Politics with Megan Gibson

The UK will recognise Palestinian statehood in September unless Israel abides by a ceasefire, commits to a two-state solution and agrees not to annex the West Bank.Yesterday, Keir Starmer marked a cle...

30 Jul 202518min

Why can't Trump shake Epstein? | US politics with Katie Stallard and Freddie Hayward

Once upon a time Donald Trump loved to talk about conspiracy theories. Now, well, not so much.Why can’t Trump shake the Epstein story - and what could it mean for his presidency?--Last week, Katie Sta...

29 Jul 202527min

All hail Emperor Trump | Politics with Tom McTague

As Donald Trump visits Scotland, world leaders - including Keir Starmer - flock to pay tribute at the emperor's feet.Subscribe on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/channel/UC2DHAQOeEg-Z-4trARDXHRA?sub_...

28 Jul 202527min

Tax Netflix now! | Peter Kosminsky interview

Director, writer and producer Peter Kosminsky, who directed of the BBC's adaptation of Hilary Mantel's Wolf Hall, has worked in the television industry for 45 years. The BAFTA and Golden Globe winner ...

26 Jul 202550min

If you care about Gaza, why vote Labour? - Listener questions episode

Our Listeners ask: With Keir Starmer and his government under fire over their approach to Gaza, and the emergence of Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana's new party, why vote Labour? And with infrastructu...

25 Jul 202538min