Sky News’ Sam Coates and Politico’s Anne McElvoy with what you need to know about the day ahead in British politics. All in under 20 minutes and in your feed around 7.30am.They're across the key interviews, the main stories and what the parties are saying. Whatever they're talking about, Westminster will be talking about today.
Latest episodes
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20 min
Budget 2026: Cheaper gherkins but bigger bills?
It’s budget eve but can the Chancellor really deliver a ‘breathing space’ budget?With living standards under pressure, Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy explore the trade-offs John Heale…
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22 min
The three hot topics splitting the cabinet
At its core will this be a John Healey or Andy Burnham budget – and will it deliver any real breathing space?With the biggest fiscal event of the year looming, Sam Coates and Anne…
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21 min
Who are the losers from the Budget?
Can the government find more cuts across Whitehall to fund its NATO defence commitments?With less than a week to the budget, Treasury minister – Emma Reynolds – says squeezing more…
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21 min
Burnham’s gas gamble: Why he's approved Jackdaw
The Jackdaw gas field has been approved by the government.Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh says the decision will support the country’s energy security and that it is compatible…
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22 min
Chancellor reveals Budget secrets early - but why?
John Healey’s first budget is shrouded in secrecy so how come we know he won’t be touching capital gains tax?Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy ponder whether the Treasury is worried abou…
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23 min
Where's Burnham really on welfare reform?
Having more than a million young people not in education, employment or training is an “economic catastrophe” according to the prime minister. So, what will the government do about…
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23 min
The extremes of Reform: What will Farage do?
Is Reform facing another growing crisis over alleged racist, sexist and violent language within its ranks?Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy assess what the latest claims within an ITV Ne…
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19 min
Budget "beerlaterals": How Burnham and Healey really work
As President Zelenskyy arrives in Downing Street, is the balance of the Ukraine war shifting?Andy Burnham will reaffirm Britain’s support for Ukraine after Presidents Trump and Put…
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23 min
Can the Chancellor really win back business?
Reform is under pressure again - but could the coming weeks prove make-or-break for Nigel Farage’s party?With fresh undercover filming threatening to cause trouble and a crucial re…
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23 min
Revealed: The Chancellor's plan to survive the Budget
With the budget barely a fortnight away, chancellor John Healey is warning of mounting economic headwinds. Can he ease the pressure on the public finances without loosening the pur…
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24 min
Will Berlin help Britain rejoin the EU?
With conference season in the rear-view mirror, Andy Burnham jets off to Germany for his first European trip as PM - but how much do Anglo-German relations matter right now?Sam Coa…
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28 min
Kemi Badenoch's speech: Debrief edition
She promised a “battle for the soul of the nation” – but can Kemi Badenoch turn her vision for the Conservatives into an electoral revival? In a special debrief episode from the To…
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18 min
Will Tory donors splash the cash?
It’s Kemi Badenoch’s big day at Conservative conference - but it’s not just the adoring party faithful she has to impress.Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy look at how the leader’s speec…
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24 min
Who is in charge of the budget?
The ‘Burnham Bounce’ is extending Labour’s lead in the polls – so are the Conservatives anywhere near ready to challenge? Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy unpack the latest polling numb…
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21 min
Is Kemi abandoning the Red Wall?
Is Andy Burnham an easier opponent for the Conservatives than Keir Starmer? At Tory conference in Birmingham, Kemi Badenoch’s team sniff a chance to attack the Prime Minister – wit…
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30 min
Tory conference: What will it reveal about Kemi?
As Labour attempt to reshape the political debate, can the Conservatives seize back the headlines?Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy are on the conference floor in Birmingham, asking whet…
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20 min
Who cares if I'm nasty - Kemi Badenoch fights back
Labour conference is over and the opposition parties are already on the attack – despite a ringing endorsement from Oasis’ Liam Gallagher. As the Conservatives head to Birmingham,…
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24 min
What the gaps in Andy Burnham’s speech reveal
A lot has been said about the prime minister’s first speech as leader to the Labour party conference. But what didn’t Andy Burnham say?Have the public understood the new PM’s big p…
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31 min
Risking it all: Burnham scraps the triple lock
An hour-long emotional address promising to “break the mould” of British politics – but will Britain buy Andy Burnham’s vision?In a special de-brief episode from Liverpool, Sam Coa…
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20 min
What does Andy Burnham have to prove today?
It’s the new prime minister’s big day in Liverpool – but will he explain what Labour conference slogan “hope again” actually means?After a series of major speeches with little subs…