Guardian political columnist John Harris hosts a cast of voices from up and down the country as well as across the political spectrum to analyse the week’s poli...
Trump speaks with Starmer, and Reeves tries to reset – Politics Weekly Westminster
Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey talk through what Keir Starmer’s first phone call with Donald Trump since the inauguration means for the ‘special relationship’. Also, as the chancellor, Rachel Reeves, prepares for a big speech on growth, does she have any new plans to boost the economy? And will they work?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
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Could the Southport attack have been prevented? – Politics Weekly UK
The government has announced a public inquiry into why authorities failed to stop Axel Rudakubana before he killed three girls in Southport. But is it enough to stop another such attack? John Harris asks the counter-terrorism practitioner Rashad Ali. Plus, the Guardian political correspondent Kiran Stacey explores how Keir Starmer will deal with Donald Trump’s return. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
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The return of President Trump – Politics Weekly Westminster
Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey look at what Donald Trump’s second term in the White House might mean for the US, the UK and the world. And with the Gaza ceasefire in place, how close are we to lasting peace in the Middle East?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
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Can Labour fix the broken NHS? – Politics Weekly UK
With A&E departments at breaking point and the NHS on its knees, what is the government doing to repair the health service? Will it be enough? John Harris hears from an emergency medicine doctor about the dire situation on the ground, and speaks to our political correspondent Kiran Stacey about Labour’s plans to put things right. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
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Could AI save the UK economy? – Politics Weekly Westminster podcast
Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey look at just how serious warnings about the UK’s financial position really are, and what this means for the chancellor, Rachel Reeves. Plus, why the government is hoping AI could be the magic bullet that revives our economy. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
Guardian political columnist John Harris hosts a cast of voices from up and down the country as well as across the political spectrum to analyse the week’s political news. For US Politics with Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland, make sure to search 'Politics Weekly America' wherever you get your podcasts
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