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Sit back, pour yourself a drink and join GB News' Political Editor Christopher Hope at his regular table in a Westminster pub where he will discuss the latest insider political intrigue and gossip with everyone from popstars to politicians. New episodes released every Friday.

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Recent Guests

Nick Thomas-Symonds
Minister for the Constitution and European Union Relations (Brexit Minister)
UK Government / Labour Party
Episode: Nigel Farage's Henry Nowak response proves he's 'completely unfit to be PM' - Nick Thomas-Symonds
Peter Hyman
Former advisor to Tony Blair, author of Inside the Mind of a Young Neet
Independent
Episode: Explosive SNP scandal deepens as Nicola Sturgeon thrown back into spotlight
Jonathan Ashworth
Shadow Health Secretary, Labour MP
Labour Party
Episode: Zack Polanski to lose leadership of Green Party to Hannah Spencer before next General Election?
Nigel Farage
Leader of Reform UK and MP for Clacton
Reform UK
Episode: Nigel Farage: There's only one man for the job of UK Ambassador to Trump
Matthew Elliott
Former chief executive of the Vote Leave campaign
Vote Leave
Episode: The true cost of Brexit: Keir Starmer to cost taxpayer £22BILLION a year in pursuit of rejoining EU?
Ed Davey
Leader of the Liberal Democrats
Liberal Democrats
Episode: The true cost of Brexit: Keir Starmer to cost taxpayer £22BILLION a year in pursuit of rejoining EU?
Robert Jenrick
Reform UK finance spokesperson
Reform UK
Episode: The triple lock timebomb and why UK pensions are more at risk than ever before...
Katherine Forster
Chief Political Correspondent
GB News
Episode: The triple lock timebomb and why UK pensions are more at risk than ever before...
Robert Jennery
Treasury spokesman for Reform UK
Reform UK
Episode: The triple lock timebomb and why UK pensions are more at risk than ever before...

Host

Christopher Hope
GB News political editor and lead host; long-running political interviewer with deep Westminster coverage

Reviews

4.7 out of 5 stars from 204 ratings
  • Great Insights

    I enjoy this weekly production which helps bring politics a bit closer to home and explains the latest goings on in Westminster. Well done to Chopper and the team

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Jonathanasp
    United Kingdom3 months ago
  • Love Chopper

    Chris's take on the news is something I look forward to each week, a great listen!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    JulesStaffs
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Dave Penman soft interview

    Whilst I normally enjoy Choppers weekly podcast. I think this weeks interview of David Penman from the FDA was a really soft interview. For me there was no follow up questions to some of his statements like all the increase in the civil service was mainly due to the increase in prison guards, which is absolute rubbish. A Quick google will tell you that although operational delivery was up 31% since 2016, policy was up 116% Digital and Data was up 152% OFGEM is up163% in just a year. I would expe... more

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    The lasso lounger
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • Brilliant insight, brutally chopped up.

    Everything Hope touches is reliably excellent … but please lay the ads in more sympathetically. Thank you!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Monsieur G.A. Lapie
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • Enjoyable pod but…

    Enjoy the pod style, insight and guests - but need to improve the editing into and out of adverts - feels like I could do better!

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Can't believe I'm first up to do a review!
    United Kingdom9 months ago

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Ads and sponsor segments are noted, with some calls for smoother ad pacing.
Guests are described as knowledgeable and well-connected to UK politics.
Listeners praise sharp interviewing style and insightful Westminster analysis.
Overall, the show is seen as entertaining and informative for political junkies.

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#139
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#220
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Talking Points

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Explosive SNP scandal deepens as Nicola Sturgeon thrown back into spotlight
Q: Peter Hyman, what did your report Inside the Mind of a Young Neet reveal about barriers facing 16-24 year olds in education and work?
He highlighted systemic gaps in pathways beyond university, the need for paid work experiences, stronger work-readiness skills, and an enhanced role for trusted adults and schools to guide young people toward constructive futures.
Nigel Farage's Henry Nowak response proves he's 'completely unfit to be PM' - Nick Thomas-Symonds
Q: How are you marking the 10th of the 10th birthday of Brexit, a big, big champagne celebration?
The host and guest discuss the post-Brexit landscape, economic and regulatory shifts, and the ongoing renegotiation of the UK-EU relationship, emphasizing the need to deliver on the 2024 mandate and pursue closer ties while respecting red lines.
Zack Polanski to lose leadership of Green Party to Hannah Spencer before next General Election?
Q: What should Keir Starmer focus on to improve chances before the next election?
Focus on the big issues that matter to everyday voters, particularly the economy and public services, and communicate a clear plan to turn polling around over the next few years.
Zack Polanski to lose leadership of Green Party to Hannah Spencer before next General Election?
Q: What does Westminster look like from your perspective now?
The host views Westminster as detached at times but still the cockpit of decision-making; the guest stresses that politics is tough and that the key issues like the economy and NHS must be addressed to regain public trust.
The true cost of Brexit: Keir Starmer to cost taxpayer £22BILLION a year in pursuit of rejoining EU?
Q: What is Ed Davey's stance on Brexit policy and rejoining the EU?
He advocates focusing on a Customs Union as a first step to rebuild trust and grow the economy, while remaining open to other arrangements like a modernized single market access, but emphasizes that the first priority is trade and trust.

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A sharp, Westminster-focused political discussion show that blends insider insights, live reporting, and guest interviews with prominent politicians and policy experts. Topics span leadership dynamics, pensions, public policy, national security, digital government initiatives, and cross-Atlantic commentary, often anchored by in-depth conversations with UK MPs, party figures, and industry voices. Noteworthy is the consistent format of a relaxed-but-hard-hitting interview style, with sponsor segments and international angles that keep coverage broad while staying rooted in UK politics and governance. Potential listeners include policy wonks, Westminster watchers, and media buyers seeking timely, opinionated political discourse with high-profi... more

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