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Politics Unpacked

Politics Unpacked

By: Times Radio
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Hugo Rifkind unpacks the the politics of the day - and the stuff that's even more important - with the brightest brains from the Times and Sunday Times.


You can listen to Hugo on DAB, smart speaker or app 10am-1pm Monday to Friday. If you like what you hear, then read more at http://www.thetimes.com/

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Episodes
  • Reform Without Farage's Fireworks

    Reform Without Farage's Fireworks
    Feb 18 2026

    Robert Jenrick sets out Reform’s economic case aiming to make the party credible. But without Farage on the stage, is it losing its radical edge?


    Hugo unpacks the politics of the day with Janice Turner and Robert Crampton.

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    30 mins
  • Reform Team, Assemble

    Reform Team, Assemble
    Feb 17 2026

    The Reform UK 'shadow cabinet' has assembled. Nigel Farage has appointed Robert Jenrick, Suella Braverman and Zia Yusuf to key roles - but will voters be convinced that the party is truly a government-in-waiting?


    Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Libby Purves and James Marriott.

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    31 mins
  • Starmer's Stay Of Execution

    Starmer's Stay Of Execution
    Feb 16 2026

    Cabinet ministers believe Sir Keir Starmer may now survive beyond May because Labour's leadership contenders are too busy squabbling to unite behind a successor. But can the PM get through the next few months without another self-inflicted wound?


    Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Cindy Yu and Patrick Kidd.


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    33 mins
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