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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

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Assistant producer: Biba Kang

Executive producer: Chris Stone

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