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Politics Weekly UK

Politics Weekly UK

By: The Guardian
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 Guardian columnist John Harris, political editor Pippa Crerar, and policy editor Kiran Stacey analyse the week's politics news© 2026 Guardian News & Media Limited or its affiliated companies. All rights reserved. Political Science Politics & Government
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  • Ditch Nato and dump Trump: Zack Polanski’s foreign policy

    Ditch Nato and dump Trump: Zack Polanski’s foreign policy
    Jan 20 2026
    Leader of the Green party, Zack Polanski, tells Pippa and Kiran that Nato is over and the UK should consider expelling the US from British military bases. Plus he explains why he isn’t worried about billionaires leaving the country. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
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    34 mins
  • Starmer: ‘We don’t want a trade war’

    Starmer: ‘We don’t want a trade war’
    Jan 19 2026
    Keir Starmer has held an emergency press conference in response to Donald Trump’s tariff threats over Greenland. Pippa and Kiran discuss what the UK prime minister said and how it may be received. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
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    25 mins
  • Badenoch sacks Jenrick: who will win the fight for the right?

    Badenoch sacks Jenrick: who will win the fight for the right?
    Jan 15 2026
    Sacked, suspended and the whip removed – Kemi Badenoch announced in spectacular fashion that Robert Jenrick was booted out of the Tory party for plotting to defect. John Harris and Kiran talk about how this will play out. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
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    23 mins
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