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Trump’s fragile peace plan: what next for Gaza?

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As the Gaza ceasefire continues to hold, what road lies ahead in the peace process? John Harris speaks to the Guardian’s diplomatic editor, Patrick Wintour. Plus, what is at the heart of the Chinese spying case row? Why has Rachel Reeves changed her tone when it comes to Brexit? What’s behind the Green party’s surge in membership? And should Labour follow Zack Polanski’s lead in taking the fight to Reform? Kiran Stacey joins John to discuss. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
15 Oct 2025 English United Kingdom News

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