Matt Chorley brings you the biggest interviews, latest news and best analysis from the heart of Westminster every weekday. It's politics, but not as you know it...
Latest episodes
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Will John Healey hit the budget bullseye?
Will John Healey hit the budget bullseye? Which Chancellors drank at the despatch box? How did Pete Hegseth break Eisenhower's globe? Who will be the MMP for East Wiltshire? Matt C…
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What's in Andy Burnham's emergency stockpile?
What's in Andy Burnham's emergency stockpile? Does Ian Hislop have a favourite Private Eye cover? Was Rik Mayall's Alan B'stard based on Michael Portillo? Who will be the MMP for A…
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SPIN CYCLE: How easy is it to annoy the Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle?
How easy is it to annoy the Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle? Who's job is it to make sure MPs have a poppy? Is there ANY limit to the Chancellor's obsession with HP Sauce? Who will b…
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Has Michael Portillo got over his "moment"?
Has Michael Portillo got over his "moment"? What did Ed Byrne think of PMQs? How do you make salt posh? Who will be the MMP for Fermanagh and South Tyrone?Matt Chorley brings you t…
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Does Andy Burnham talk too much?
Does Andy Burnham talk too much? Are we back to budget basics? How do you stop stammering being a barrier to public life? Who will be the MMP for Blaydon and Consett?Matt Chorley b…
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Who are the winners from changing how we vote?
Who are the winners from changing how we vote? How many pubs did MPs name in a single debate? Is Sarah Smith psychic? Who will be the MMP for Arundel and South Downs?Matt Chorley b…
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Should Political Editors be abolished?
Should Political Editors be abolished? Do the SNP want more oil and gas drilling? What was Anneka's biggest Challenge? Who will be the MMP for Arbroath and Broughty Ferry?Matt Chor…
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Spin Cycle: how do you stop loose lips from sinking ships?
Spin Cycle: how do you stop loose lips from sinking ships? Swinney v Burnham: who is winning? Did Brexit begin in 2011? Who will be the MMP for Central Suffolk and North Ipswich?Ma…
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What does the Chancellor need to aim his budget at?
What does the Chancellor need to aim his budget at? How would comedy writer Andy Hamilton rewrite PMQs? What's the best way to run a political party? Who will be the MMP for North…
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What's it like to speed date the PM?
What's it like to speed date the PM? Where is UK public opinion on the EU? Are pedalos a pain? Who will be the MMP for Chester South and Eddisbury?Matt Chorley brings you the who,…
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Is Brexit back?
Is Brexit back? Who is using AI in the Lords? Could Soulja Boy run for president? Who will be the MMP for Bootle?Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of Briti…
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Spin Cycle: Is there a coup under way against Ed Davey?
Spin Cycle: Is there a coup under way against Ed Davey? Will there be a coup against Zack Polanksi? Who has the longest serving household appliance? Who will be the MMP for Ossett…
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What's the best diplomatic approach to Donald Trump?
What's the best diplomatic approach to Donald Trump? When was the most boring vote in the Commons? How big is the fridge mountain? Who will be the MMP for Monmouthshire?Matt Chorle…
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Can Kemi Badenoch keep her tax cut promises?
Can Kemi Badenoch keep her tax cut promises? Do our A-level politics students want a written constitution? Who is the fastest political park runner? Who will be the MMP for Darling…
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What does your supermarket say about your politics?
What does your supermarket say about your politics? How will Jeffrey Archer be remembered? Are Conservatives united on the triple lock? Who will be the MMP for Brigg and Immingham?…
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Can the Conservatives make themselves relevant?
Can the Conservatives make themselves relevant? What dividing lines have the Tories drawn up? Why is everyone talking about a tapestry? Who will be the MMP for Boston and Skegness?…
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Why does Zack Polanski think Labour will move his way?
Why does Zack Polanski think Labour will move his way? What does Rhun ap Iorwerth want from Andy Burnham? Who cracked the politics of Castles? Who will be the MMP for Sutton Coldfi…
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Spin Cycle: what's the best response to Andy Burnham's speech?
Spin Cycle: what's the best response to Andy Burnham's speech? Where is blanket a banned word? What was Tony Blair's biggest rebellion? Who will be the MMP for South Down?Matt Chor…
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How do you pass A-Level politics?
How do you pass A-Level politics? Where can you find "free from" food in Kabul? Is crying contagious? Who will be the MMP for Angus and Perthshire Glens?Matt Chorley brings you the…
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What are Andy Burnham's plans for the triple lock?
What are Andy Burnham's plans for the triple lock? Can the PM deliver on his policy packed speech? How many cabinet ministers can we fit on one episode?Matt Chorley brings you the…