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    Farage's Clacton distraction

    2026/07/09 | 56 mins.
    Nigel Farage, pollings' current front runner to win the next general election, has resigned as an MP.

    However, he plans to stand as a candidate in the by-election this move will trigger. Labour, the Lib Dems and the Tories have labelled this a “stunt” and won’t stand in the contest.

    Meanwhile, Andy Burnham is continuing to prepare for power…

    Tom McTague is joined by Ailbhe Rea and Ethan Croft to discuss.
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    Nigel Farage has lost his aura

    2026/07/04 | 27 mins.
    Nigel Farage loses his cool as he’s grilled on his £5 million “gift”, the “anti-woke” Davos and the elephant seal that’s terrorising Tasmania.

    Will and Anoosh round up the stories of the week.

    READ: https://www.newstatesman.com/politics/2026/07/is-nigel-farage-losing-momentum
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    "Startlingly transactional" – Burnham prepares for power

    2026/07/02 | 53 mins.
    Andy Burnham is preparing for power – which means horsetrading, negotiations and planning.

    Ailbhe Rea has been speaking to MPs and advisors inside the Labour party to find out what's really happening in Team Burnham, who's in line for the top jobs, and why some Labour MPs are giving Burnham "the ick".

    Plus: Reform say Nigel Farage is having a great time. Other sources say he’s struggling. What’s going on inside the “unofficial opposition”?

    Anoosh Chakelian is joined by Tom McTague and Ailbhe Rea.
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    “Westminster is broken”: Andy Burnham sets out his leadership plan

    2026/06/29 | 23 mins.
    This morning Andy Burnham delivered a speech criticising “Whitehall culture” and promising to rebalance resources between national and local governments.

    On course to enter Downing Street in as little as three weeks, the former Greater Manchester Mayor laid out his vision for a “Number 10 North”, promising “growth in every postcode”.

    But how will that work in practice? And how different is it from what’s been before?

    Anoosh Chakelian is joined by political editor Ailbhe Rea.

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    Does Britain want another general election? | Will and Anoosh

    2026/06/27 | 41 mins.
    Keir Starmer’s turn at the resignation lectern, Peter Murrell’s £400,000 shopping spree and Will Dunn’s attempt at a “Man v Horse” race.

    Will and Anoosh discuss the stories of the week.

    READ: https://www.newstatesman.com/this-england/2026/06/one-small-step-for-man-much-further-for-a-horse
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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.--START HERE:▶︎ Kemi Badenoch isn't working | Cover Story with Tom McTague▶︎ Do billionaires really benefit the UK?▶︎ One year of Labour rule: can things still only get better?--LISTEN AD-FREE:📱Download and subscribe in the New Statesman app to enjoy all our episodes without the ads.--MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN:❓ Ask a question - we answer them on the podcast every Friday⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter in your inbox every morning✍️ Enjoy the best of our writing via email every Saturday--Hosts:Anoosh ChakelianRegular contributors and co-hosts:Tom McTague, Editor-in-chiefAilbhe Rea, Political editorProduction team:Senior podcast producer: Catharine HughesPodcast and video producer: Rob Le MareAssistant producer: Biba KangExecutive producer: Chris Stone Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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