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| Publishes | Twice weekly | Episodes | 620 | Founded | 12 years ago |
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Andy Burnham’s chancellor John Healey delivered his maiden budget on Wednesday. With ballooning debt, poor growth and rising inflation, the mantra was very much ‘steady as we go’ – with only modest announcements on tax and spending. Households have b... more
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I don’t live in the UK but this show provides me with invaluable insights. All of the participants in the show are brilliant
Measured and considered reporting-well delivered. The style and personalities of the host and contributors make the podcast an interesting and enjoyable part of my listening week. Highly recommended.
…the sound balance! Lucy is great but SO much louder than Robert/Jim/George. Pleeease get a better sound balance/engineer.
Did Lucy Fisher just do a mocking American accent? Jarring and unprofessional.
Love Stephen Bush though. More of him please. He should have his own show.
Lucy’s mocking American accent on this week’s episode was rather disappointing and certainly unbecoming. Love the podcast, but please grow up.
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A sharp, policy-forward political show that analyzes UK politics with a steady FT-anchored panel. Episodes consistently weigh policy trade-offs, leadership dynamics, and regional governance, often grounding discussions in current events like elections, devolution, cost-of-living measures, and national budgets. Notable strengths include balanced debate among seasoned journalists and timely context, with occasional field reporting and a candid, no-nonsense tone that appeals to listeners who want rigorous analysis without partisan debates. A standout feature is the rotating lineup of FT correspondents who bring inside-the-room insight into Westminster and regional politics, plus occasional external voices offering contrasting perspectives.
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Recent guests on Political Fix include:
1. Andy Burnham
2. Jim Pickard
3. Stephen Bush
4. Rachel Rees
5. Anna Gross
6. Nigel Farage
7. Robert Shrimsley
8. Jen Williams
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