
Political powerhouses Beth Rigby, Ruth Davidson and Harriet Harman unite to unravel the spin and explain what’s really going on in Westminster and beyond. Each episode examines who holds influence, what politicians are really saying, and the forces driving decisions behind closed doors. With authoritative insight and candid conversation, they assess who is rising, who is falling, and who is headin... more
| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 189 | Founded | 4 years ago |
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Sir Keir Starmer says he has "put to bed" the row over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador – but it looks set to rumble on for the PM.
Starmer's former chief of staff Morgan McSweeney has now been summoned to give evidence to the Com... more
Keir Starmer says that if he'd known Peter Mandelson had failed his vetting, he would never have appointed him US ambassador.
The PM told the MPs that civil servants in the Foreign Office had made a "deliberate decision" not to tell him, and that it... more
Are voters about to hand Nigel Farage his biggest win yet? Reform are polling in second place in Scotland, and while Farage’s party might not win in May, could the result change politics in the UK as we know it?
This podcast was recorded on Thursday... more
The world is reeling, thanks (again) to US President Donald Trump -who started his week by threatening to kill a “whole civilisation”... and is ending it by insulting his NATO allies. It’s left Harriet asking just how Trump got to be so out of contro... more
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Couldn’t care less about the Starmer/Mandelson drama, I’ll be back probably when you move onto another topic
Change it - hate speech not welcome
Used to love this podcast. Unfortunately they have now got so focussed on bashing Starmer they are missing the actual news. Last week it was all about Mandelson (albeit nothing new on this since September) in the middle of the second week of the Iran war. With a promise to discuss the war this week. This week however was all about Labour leader speculation and the Iran war was only mentioned as a hammer to hit Starmer even suggesting we should agree with Trump’s comments! Even on the domestic f... more
Some pretty shocking analysis from Ruth recently, not sure if she’s politicking or losing her touch
Don’t waste your time listening to this. There is so much better out there
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A sharp panel discusses the mechanics of UK politics, focusing on leadership dynamics, party strategy, and Westminster drama. Episodes routinely unpack how statements translate into policy, with live questions and listener feedback shaping each conversation. Noteworthy is the trio's blend of insider media perspective, long-form policy insight, and willingness to challenge party lines, which often leads to balanced yet opinionated debates. The show tends to favor timely political analysis, accountability, and governance issues that matter to politically engaged listeners and professionals in media, PR, and public affairs.
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