Politics At Sam and Anne's
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Politics At Sam and Anne's
Sky News’ Sam Coates and Politico’s Anne McElvoy with what you need to know about the day ahead in British politics. All in under 20 minutes and in your feed around 7.30am. They're across the key interviews, the main stories and what the parties are saying. Whatever they're talking about, Wes...
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The three things keeping Keir Starmer in his job
The release of the Mandelson files, war in the Middle East and a fresh cost-of-living crisis are all causing turmoil for the Prime Minister – but stra...
What Starmer doesn’t want to see in the Mandelson files
The first wave of files relating to Peter Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador get released today.
Not only will we see emails, WhatsApps an...
Military chiefs vs the PM
The government, like the rest of us, is trying to work out where it stands this morning after Donald Trump swung from hitting Iran ‘twenty times harde...
Oil spikes: How high is the price of war?
As Iran names its new supreme leader oil prices skyrocket, sending shockwaves across the global economy – but how will the UK government deal with the...
The hole in Starmer’s story on Iran
As the war in the Middle East enters its sixth day, questions remain over the Prime Minister’s stance – but did a cabinet revolt shape the UK’s respon...
UK prepares for war lasting months
“This is not Winston Churchill we are dealing with here” - the words of Donald Trump as he attacks Keir Starmer over the UK’s approach to the Iran war...
Spring forecast: Decoding Reeves’ boasts
The Chancellor has been on her feet in the Commons – the backdrop?
The momentous conflict unfolding in the Middle East - so was it a “non-event...
Starmer and Trump trade blows on Iran
Its Spring Forecast day but as the war continues across the Middle East – is the special relationship now under threat?
Prime Minister, Keir Sta...
Why Starmer bowed to Trump on Iran
After a weekend of destabilisation and tension across the Middle East, the UK allows the U.S. to use its military bases for attacks in Iran – but what...
Labour’s disaster: The blame game begins
The plumber come politician – Hannah Spencer – claims a seismic and historic win for the Greens at the Gorton and Denton by-election but, where does t...
What to expect in Reeves’ Spring Statement
After months of heated and passionate debate across the country and in the Houses of Parliament, is the assisted dying bill about to fall?
Sam e...
Can Starmer conquer Burnham's kingdom?
With under 24 hours to go until the polls open in Gorton and Denton, is this by-election the biggest test facing Sir Keir Starmer’s government?
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Can Starmer shake off Mandelson’s ghost?
Peter Mandelson is arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office, a seismic moment in British politics - but will the pain of Epstein files con...
Make or break: The SEND reforms Keir Starmer must win
A royal arrest and a new cabinet secretary welcome the Prime Minister back from recess week but with a crucial by-election and significant white paper...
Keir’s succession: The field widens
In a special recess week edition of Politics at Sam and Anne, the pair look at who could replace Keir Starmer as Prime Minister.
Anne – who's in...
Revealed: Starmer’s three near-death moments
As the parliamentary recess approaches, questions are still being asked about the PM’s judgement – but will the break give him a chance for yet anothe...
What did Starmer promise to buy loyalty?
Like MPs, Sam and Anne are staggering through until recess. It’s only Wednesday but they have the latest on Labour psychodramas.
Today – who was...
Has Streeting painted a target on his back?
After a helter-skelter 24 hours - with calls for the PM to quit and another senior resignation from the heart of No10 – has Keir Starmer done enough t...
Can Starmer live without Morgan McSweeney?
The Prime Minister starts the week without his right-hand man – Morgan McSweeney – following his resignation over the appointment of Peter Mandelson b...
Starmer: Is there a future?
As the political drama over Peter Mandelson spills into the Commons - with another climbdown and a damaging revelation – it raises the bigger question...
Can Starmer keep Mandelson vetting secret?
Another day and another podcast dominated by Peter Mandelson – but as the political pressure ramps up across parliament, how will No10 react and is th...
Is Mandelson already plotting his next comeback?
Peter Mandelson is still the main topic for discussion on the podcast again – as Anne reports back from an event with the US ambassador to London.
Mandelson fall: A body blow for McSweeney?
As another large dossier of Epstein files comes into the public domain – Lord Peter Mandelson resigns his membership to the Labour party, claiming he...
President Xi vs the Tories
Prime Minister Keir Starmer meets China’s President Xi calling for a “more sophisticated relationship” - but can both nations achieve that amidst glob...
Can 'never here Keir' bring back the goods from China?
As Keir Starmer touches down in Beijing – does the UK face a choice between a “golden age” or an “ice age” with its relationship with China?
Sam...
Starmer in China: Will he trigger Trump?
As the Prime Minister prepares to fly off to China he leaves behind plenty of problems at home – including a snap by-election in Manchester – but what...
Can Starmer withstand the Burnham backlash?
After a weekend of will he or won’t he – Labour’s National Executive Committee decided to block Andy Burnham from standing in the upcoming Gorton and...
Trump climbdown: Has January been a wasted month
After President Trump’s dramatic tariff climbdown at Davos, the Prime Minister and European leaders will be breathing a sigh of relief – but has it le...
Farage lobbies Team Trump in Davos
Donald Trump finally descends on Davos despite a delayed flight – and is set to dominate the day at the annual get-together of the global elite.
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Trump unleashes Chagos Bazooka on Keir
Sam and Anne started this episode wonder if Starmer and Trump relations were showing signs of being back on track.
And as they were recording –...
Why Starmer is saying Trump is wrong
After a weekend tariff assault by President Trump on the UK and Europe – triggered by the fallout from the U.S. ambition to buy Greenland – the Prime...
Starmer’s three big woes revealed
Is the theme of anger and unhappiness dominating British politics and what, if anything, is the Prime Minister doing to quell the mood amongst his par...
Why is the UK so bad at getting stuff done?
Another day and another u-turn – what does the climbdown on digital ID say about the credibility and authority of the Prime Minister?
Sam and An...
Labour MPs vs the Spooks
A row is brewing between the government, Labour backbenchers and the security services over the Hillsborough law. Sam has the intel on why MPs want it...
Red on red: How X is upsetting Labour
As global instability continues to dominate the Prime Minister’s agenda, is the threat to his premiership receding?
After a rollercoaster week o...
Bridget Phillipson fights back
Today, Sam and Anne ask the question, is the Prime Minister’s focus abroad distracting from his own problems and domestic reforms at home?
With...
New restrictions: government plans every driver will care about
Three things from Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy to start your political day.
What the government is having to deal with – the unpredictability of...
Why Scottish Labour is telling Keir to stay away
The Starmer drama continues as the PM is warned by the Scottish Labour leader to stay away ahead of a crucial set of local elections – so, how popular...
Has the threat to Keir Starmer receded?
It's a new year but does Keir Starmer still have the same problems?
The Prime Minister is already under scrutiny, at home and abroad, to clarif...
Will 2026 break British politics?
Could the next 12 months mould a new type of British politics, or could it break the entire system?
Sam and Anne make their predictions and get...