Episodios

  • Is chaos permanent at the top of UK politics?

    Is chaos permanent at the top of UK politics?
    Feb 14 2026
    At the end of a week featuring a failed gambit to oust the PM, plus the expulsion of the country's most senior civil servant, Miranda and Tim debate the lost promise of a "dullness dividend". Stability seems elusive, especially given the threat to shake up government even further if Reform prevails. Is that necessary?

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    43 m
  • Can Keir Starmer change?

    Can Keir Starmer change?
    Feb 11 2026
    There have been countless resets and changes of personnel in Number 10 but so far little has changed in terms of Keir Starmer’s style of leadership. With the departure of Morgan McSweeney what should Starmer do to show he has learnt the lessons of his stormy premiership, or is it too late?

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    53 m
  • Can Keir Starmer survive?

    Can Keir Starmer survive?
    Feb 6 2026
    With Westminster in a febrile state because of the Epstein-Mandelson scandal, pressure is growing on the Prime Minister. Is Britain really going to change leaders yet again? This would be the seventh PM in ten years. What is wrong with our system that this keeps happening? Plus, who is winning in local government between Reform and the Lib Dems?

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    38 m
  • What does the Mandelson downfall mean?

    What does the Mandelson downfall mean?
    Feb 4 2026
    For such a powerful politician, a key lieutenant to three Labour prime ministers, to be so dramatically disgraced is a seismic moment. As Downing St reels from the latest revelations, our team debates whether the end of Peter Mandelson's unique career marks the close of an entire generation's chapter - and what kind of Labour politics might now follow.

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    1 h y 2 m
  • Will Reform destroy the Tories?

    Will Reform destroy the Tories?
    Jan 28 2026
    As another senior defector moves from the Conservative party to Reform, our team asks if the battle on the right is going to lead to Reform replacing the Conservatives? Plus… if Labour loses the forthcoming by-election what happens to Keir Starmer? And where does the Burnham saga leave the party?

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    49 m
  • Does Labour's leadership kerfuffle ignore global challenges?

    Does Labour's leadership kerfuffle ignore global challenges?
    Jan 24 2026
    In our weekend episode, Miranda, Tim and Iain chew over the international tensions laid bare this week, and ask whether Andy Burnham or other potential rivals to Starmer have answers to the wider questiions of the age. Warning: contains pyjamas.

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    45 m
  • How should Britain deal with Trump?

    How should Britain deal with Trump?
    Jan 21 2026
    As the threats on Greenland and tariffs from the president ramp up, our team debates the substance and the impact on US allies. For the UK, is it all about defence strategy and spending? Or is there even more at stake? Argy-bargy ensues about Starmer's foreign policy and the stance of opposition parties.

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    1 h y 1 m
  • Jenrick defection: what does the split on the Right mean?

    Jenrick defection: what does the split on the Right mean?
    Jan 16 2026
    Is the British Right going deeper into crisis or is it mending? The Not Another One team examine the implications of Robert Jenrick's defection to Reform. And Steve quizzes Tim about the role he played in the now former Tory MP's move.

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    39 m