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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
  • Blair Slams Labour

    Blair Slams Labour
    May 27 2026

    Sir Tony Blair says Labour has “no coherent plan” for the country, attacking the party’s direction under Keir Starmer and its plan to change leader - but does his intervention matter?


    Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with Robert Crampton and Anne McElvoy


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    34 mins
  • Is Social Media The New Smoking?

    Is Social Media The New Smoking?
    May 26 2026

    Medical leaders have compared social media to tobacco as pressure grows on Keir Starmer to change his mind and back a ban for under-16s. Will political pressure force another u-turn?


    Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with Charlotte Ivers and Josh Glancy

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    35 mins
  • Will Restore Britain 'Split The Right'?

    Will Restore Britain 'Split The Right'?
    May 25 2026

    Nigel Farage has hit out at Elon Musk over his support for the hardline Restore Britain in the Makerfield by-election - could Rupert Lowe’s party split the right-wing vote?


    Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with Patrick Kidd and Carol Lewis

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    33 mins
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