
Why is Boris Johnson waging a culture war? With Rory Stewart and Kim Leadbeater
While polling revealed exclusively by the New Statesman suggests that voters aren’t divided on so-called culture war issues, the Johnson administration is putting them at the centre of its political p...
17 Maj 202225min

If Keir Starmer resigns, who replaces him? With Andrew Marr
Having cast himself as “Mr Rules” in opposition to Boris Johnson, Keir Starmer's reputation hangs in the balance amid allegations of breaking Covid restrictions. Anoosh Chakelian is joined by the NS's...
13 Maj 202220min

Is politics just a game to today's leaders? | Westminster Reimagined
The renowned satirist and broadcaster Armando Iannucci returns to the New Statesman Podcast to co-host five more special episodes. In these shows Iannucci, explores the parts of British public life th...
11 Maj 202240min

Will the Red Wall or Beergate seal Keir Starmer’s fate?
Voters in many areas deserted the Conservatives in last week's local elections, yet this was not a comprehensive victory for Labour. Anoosh Chakelian is joined by the New Statesman’s polling expert Be...
9 Maj 202228min

Local elections: What would be a good night for Labour or the Tories?
As voting in the local elections begins, Anoosh Chakelian is joined by the New Statesman’s polling expert Ben Walker to discuss key councils to watch and predict the outcome. They talk about the drivi...
5 Maj 202228min

Is politics still tribal? | Westminster Reimagined
The renowned satirist and broadcaster Armando Iannucci returns to the New Statesman Podcast to co-host five more special episodes. In these shows Iannucci, explores the parts of British public life th...
4 Maj 202238min

Do we get the leaders we deserve? | Live at the Cambridge Literary Festival
Anoosh Chakelian chairs a special episode of the New Statesman Podcast, recorded live at the Cambridge Literary Festival. In recent years, Britain has witnessed the unlawful prorogation of parliament;...
3 Maj 20221h 1min

Why Westminster sexism is so hard to stamp out
The misogyny that many women working in parliament experience has reared its ugly head once more. Anoosh Chakelian, Ailbhe Rea and Harry Lambert discuss the latest revelations of sexual misconduct at ...
29 Apr 202229min




















