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The Politics Show

The Politics Show

By: The New Statesman
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Helping you make sense of politics – every week.


Anoosh Chakelian and the New Statesman team bring you sharp reporting, clear analysis and thoughtful conversations to help you understand what’s really going on in Westminster and beyond.


The New Statesman is Britain’s leading source of news and commentary on politics and culture with a progressive perspective. On The Politics Show, our journalists and expert guests cut through the noise of the headlines to explain the forces shaping our world. From the battles inside the Labour Party to the future of the Conservatives, from the rise of Reform UK to the debates that dominate Parliament, we provide the clarity you need to follow UK politics.


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Hosts:

Anoosh Chakelian



Regular contributors and co-hosts:

Tom McTague, Editor-in-chief

Ailbhe Rea, Political editor



Production team:

Senior podcast producer: Catharine Hughes

Podcast and video producer: Rob Le Mare

Assistant producer: Biba Kang

Executive producer: Chris Stone

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Episodes
  • “Westminster is broken”: Andy Burnham sets out his leadership plan

    “Westminster is broken”: Andy Burnham sets out his leadership plan
    Jun 29 2026

    This morning Andy Burnham delivered a speech criticising “Whitehall culture” and promising to rebalance resources between national and local governments.


    On course to enter Downing Street in as little as three weeks, the former Greater Manchester Mayor laid out his vision for a “Number 10 North”, promising “growth in every postcode”.


    But how will that work in practice? And how different is it from what’s been before?


    Anoosh Chakelian is joined by political editor Ailbhe Rea.


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    23 mins
  • Does Britain want another general election? | Will and Anoosh

    Does Britain want another general election? | Will and Anoosh
    Jun 27 2026

    Keir Starmer’s turn at the resignation lectern, Peter Murrell’s £400,000 shopping spree and Will Dunn’s attempt at a “Man v Horse” race.


    Will and Anoosh discuss the stories of the week.


    READ: https://www.newstatesman.com/this-england/2026/06/one-small-step-for-man-much-further-for-a-horse

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    42 mins
  • A critical three weeks for Burnham

    A critical three weeks for Burnham
    Jun 25 2026

    From a by-election victory in Wigan, to the resignation of Keir Starmer, to an Avanti West Coast train bound for London, tracked by news helicopters - Andy Burnham’s return to Westminster has been a remarkable spectacle.


    Whilst Burnham’s coup has overcome multiple challenges to get to this point, in many ways, the hard part is about to begin.


    Anoosh Chakelian is joined by Ailbhe Rea and Tom McTague to discuss.

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    1 hr and 7 mins
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