Politics Weekly
Political analysis from the Guardian and Observer's top journalists and commentators.
Parliament closes and lockdown continues: Politics Weekly podcast
Heather Stewart looks at different aspects of the impact Covid-19 is having on political life in the UK, including anxiety and pressure on local government. Plus, Libby Brooks reports on the Alex Salmond trial.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
Where will we be after coronavirus? Politics Weekly podcast
Heather Stewart is joined by Miatta Fahnbulleh, Polly Mackenzie and Ryan Shorthouse to talk about the possible consequences of the UK government’s response to Covid-19. Plus, Rajeev Syal talks to the former head of the civil service Lord Kerslake about how Whitehall deals with a national emergency. Help support our…
Sunak delivers budget bonanza: Politics Weekly podcast
Rowena Mason is joined by Heather Stewart, Larry Elliott, Rachel Wolf and James Morris to discuss how the UK economy will fare. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
Crisis control at Tory HQ: Politics Weekly podcast
Heather Stewart is joined by Polly Toynbee, Matt Forde and Andrew Gimson to discuss the various crises embroiling the Tory government, from coronavirus to bullying claims. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
Dominic Cummings' war on the civil service: Politics Weekly podcast
Rowena Mason is joined by Marie Le Conte, Karin Robinson, Raoul Ruparel and Tim Bale to discuss turmoil in Whitehall, the US Democrats’ Super Tuesday, and the upcoming EU trade talks. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
Eugenics row rears it's ugly head in No 10: Politics Weekly podcast
Rowena Mason is joined by Faiza Shaheen, Helen Lewis and Will Tanner to discuss No 10’s hiring of advisor Andrew Sabisky, Labour’s deputy leadership race, and the importance of “difficult women” in Westminster.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
HS2 chugging along despite Tory opposition: Politics Weekly podcast
Heather Stewart and the panel discuss HS2, cabinet reshuffles, Sinn Féin’s victory and the Labour leadership campaign latest. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
Does Johnson 'understand' climate change? – Politics Weekly podcast
Rowena Mason and the panel discuss the launch of the COP 26 global climate change conference, the pledge for Labour party reform from leadership candidates and this week’s press boycott at No 10. Plus: Paul Owen on the chaos for the Democrats in Iowa.. Help support our independent journalism at…
Britain finally divorces the EU: Politics Weekly podcast
Heather Stewart rings in the end of an era as Brexit seems all but done. She chats to Jennifer Rankin, Andrew Fisher and James Kirkup about what Britain will look like after 31 January. Plus, the panel discuss whether the Labour leadership candidates are focusing on the right issues.. Help…
Stormont gets to work: Politics Weekly podcast
Heather Stewart is joined by Rory Carroll, Henry McDonald, Jill Rutter and Jonathan Isaby to discuss the Northern Ireland Assembly reopening, as well as the latest on Brexit and the Labour leadership campaign. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
Where does the UK stand?: Politics Weekly podcast
Rowena Mason is joined by Dan Sabbagh, James Johnson and Anoosh Chakelian to discuss the latest on Iran, the Labour leadership campaign and Brexit. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
What to expect in 2020 – Politics Weekly podcast
The Guardian’s political editor, Heather Stewart, rings in the new year and looks at what to expect on the podcast in 2020. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
A Christmas message - Politics Weekly podcast
The Guardian’s political editor, Heather Stewart, teases the return of the podcast in the new year. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
Brexit is getting done – Politics Weekly podcast
Heather Stewart is joined by Laura Parker, Robert Colvile and Matthew Holehouse to look ahead to an intense Labour leadership race, and what lengths the Tories may go to make sure the UK leaves the EU in 2020. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
What happened on election night? Politics Weekly Extra – podcast
In this Politics Weekly Extra episode, Anushka Asthana discusses the political reactions as the results of the general election came in across the UK. The Conservative party won a large majority, giving Boris Johnson a historic victory Election reaction – live updates. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
It's the final countdown – Politics Weekly podcast
As the general election campaign draws to a close, Rowena Mason is joined by Jennifer Williams, Will Tanner and Chris Prosser to try to predict which way the election will go, and ponder what life might be like when it’s over. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
All fun ... but how many games at the Nato summit? Politics Weekly podcast
Rowena Mason is joined by Joe Twyman, Marie Le Conte and Joe Owen to look at how influential President Trump may be on next week’s election. Plus, Rajeev Syal reports on how BAME voters might dictate some crucial swing seats across the country.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
100 years of women reporting in Westminster – Politics Weekly special
On 1 December 1919 a female MP took a seat in the House of Commons for the first time. Political correspondent Kate Proctor went on a mission to find out more about the first women who reported from the press gallery that day, and the many that followed in their…
Sorry seems to be the hardest word – Politics Weekly podcast
Heather Stewart is joined by Polly Mackenzie, James Morris, and Andrew Gimson. Plus: Kate Proctor calls in from the Labour campaign trail and Peter Walker explains why the Lib Dem campaign is struggling. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
When Johnson met Corbyn – Politics Weekly podcast
Heather Stewart is joined by Ayesha Hazarika, Paul Harrison and Will Jennings to pick apart the ITV debate. Plus, Rowena Mason calls in from the Tory battlebus and Peter Walker reports from the Green party’s manifesto launch. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod