Politics Weekly UK - Podcast | Global Player
Guardian columnist John Harris, political editor Pippa Crerar, and political correspondent Kiran Stacey analyse the week's politics news
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Overview
- Politics Weekly UK is a Guardian-published political podcast that analyzes the week’s UK political news. Episodes are released regularly and feature a rotating panel including Guardian reporters and columnists.
What’s covered lately
- Key topics typically include UK party politics (Labour, Conservative, Reform UK dynamics), government policy shifts, parliamentary developments, and major political events or controversies. Recent episodes commonly discuss leadership signals, budget or spending-related debates, and electoral strategies ahead of by-elections or local elections.
- Episodes often include interviews or Q&A with figures connected to Westminster politics or think-tank perspectives, giving context on how policy proposals could unfold.
Where to listen
- Apple Podcasts and Global Player host Politics Weekly UK, with multiple episode descriptions and show notes summarizing the week’s themes. Availability and release cadence may vary by region.
- The Guardian’s Politics section often provides related written analysis and links to podcast episodes or related Guardian coverage.
Recent examples (illustrative topics from recent episodes)
- Discussions around Reform UK’s electoral moves and implications for the broader political landscape, including candidate selections and party strategy.
- Debates on budget statements, fiscal policy shifts, and potential misstatements or political missteps by leading figures, analyzed by the hosting panel.
- International diplomacy angles tied to UK domestic politics, such as ministerial travel or cross-party responses to global events.
If you’d like, I can pull the latest specific episode titles, air dates, and guest lists from the Guardian’s page or a podcast platform, and summarize each episode in bullet points. I can also produce a quick listening shortlist (e.g., episodes most connected to Reform UK’s recent activity, or most critical of the government’s budget stance).