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Politics Weekly UK

Politics Weekly UK

By: The Guardian
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 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© 2025 Guardian News & Media Limited or its affiliated companies. All rights reserved. Political Science Politics & Government
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  • The welfare cuts rebellion – Politics Weekly UK

    The welfare cuts rebellion – Politics Weekly UK
    Jun 25 2025
    Keir Starmer is vowing to push ahead with plans to cut disability payments. But with more than 100 Labour MPs threatening to rebel, could he be forced into another U-turn? Kiran Stacey asks Labour’s Rebecca Long-Bailey and the Guardian’s Heather Stewart. Plus, in the age of Trump, does the UK still matter on the world stage? Labour peer and former EU chief diplomat Catherine Ashton joins Kiran to discuss the conflict in the Middle East and how much influence Britain really has. -- Get tickets to the Politics Weekly live event here: crossedwires.live/podcast/guardian-politics-weekly. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
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    39 mins
  • UK walks diplomatic tightrope over Trump’s attack on Iran – Politics Weekly Westminster

    UK walks diplomatic tightrope over Trump’s attack on Iran – Politics Weekly Westminster
    Jun 23 2025
    Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss how Keir Starmer’s government is responding to the US president’s decision to launch attacks on Iranian nuclear sites. What might happen next? And what could it mean for the UK and the world?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
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    23 mins
  • Trump edges closer to war: could he drag the UK in? – Politics Weekly UK

    Trump edges closer to war: could he drag the UK in? – Politics Weekly UK
    Jun 18 2025
    As Israel and Iran trade escalating blows, and the horrific situation in Gaza continues, Trump has suggested the US could get directly involved. So how is Keir Starmer going to handle all this? And what could it mean for millions of Iranians? John Harris speaks to the Guardian’s diplomatic editor, Patrick Wintour, and an Iranian woman who now lives in the UK. Plus, it’s a rare week in British politics, with the House of Commons voting on two big social issues: abortion and assisted dying. Deputy political editor Jessica Elgot joins John to discuss. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
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    33 mins
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