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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Episoder(1445)

Iain Dale on debunking the myths around Margaret Thatcher

Was Margaret Thatcher really some 'evil dictator' who's legacy still looms large over Britain? Or was she something else entirely?Broadcaster and author Iain Dale talks to Rachel Cunliffe about his ne...

29 Jun 202532min

Addressing the dementia diagnosis waiting game | Sponsored

Too many people in the UK are stuck anxiously waiting up to a year for a dementia diagnosis — and even longer in more deprived areas. In this episode, we explore why early and accurate diagnosis matte...

28 Jun 202524min

"Why won't Keir Starmer stand up to Israel?" - Listener questions episode

Our listeners ask: How long will the government continue to support Israel after its actions in Gaza?Also in the show, one listener asks why longstanding issues like council tax reform are perennially...

27 Jun 202525min

“Sack Rachel Reeves” demand Labour MPs over welfare reforms

Anoosh Chakelian is joined by Andrew Marr and George Eaton to discuss the the growing rebellion among Labour MPs over the government's welfare reform bill, and how many government figures may go in th...

26 Jun 202517min

Welcome to the new nuclear age

“The proliferation toothpaste does not go back in the tube” - Ankit Panda-YOUR NEXT LISTEN: Trump's Ceasefire: From bunker bombs to F bombs-With events in Iran bringing the question of nuclear weapons...

25 Jun 202532min

Trump's Ceasefire: From bunker bombs to F bombs

Publicly at least, most American Presidents have "held their tongue" over their disputes with Israel - Trump is a "different kettle of fish."-YOUR NEXT LISTEN: Iran War: "Our economy will be smashed"-...

24 Jun 202519min

Iran War: "Our economy will be smashed"

Diplomacy has been "pushed aside" after Donald Trump bombed Iran - leaving Britain "weak".-YOUR NEXT LISTEN: Trump bombs Iran-Donald Trump has hinted in a social media that he would be in favour of re...

23 Jun 202532min

Emergency podcast: Trump bombs Iran

“American citizens will die” - Lee Siegel—YOUR NEXT LISTEN: Will Starmer back Trump on Iran? —Donald Trump announced on Sunday that US forces have bombed three nuclear sites in Iran. The attack comes ...

22 Jun 202526min