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Political Fix

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The Financial Times takes you into the corridors of power to unwrap, analyse and debate British politics with a regular lineup of FT correspondents and informed commentators. New episodes available every Friday.

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Angela Rayner heaped scorn on Sir Keir Starmer’s administration this week, fuelling fresh scrutiny of her ambitions. Does she want to return to cabinet or seize the reins? The former deputy prime minister issued a stark warning that the government is... more

It has been a week of red faces for party leaders. On Thursday, Keir Starmer apologised and took personal responsibility for the appointment of Peter Mandelson as UK ambassador to the US – after a first round of document disclosures suggested the pri... more

A week into the Iran war and Sir Keir Starmer is scrambling to defend the UK’s position on the conflict. Criticised by Donald Trump over blocking the US from using British military bases to launch initial strikes on Iran, and under pressure from alli... more

The Gorton and Denton by-election was supposedly a three-horse race, but on polling day the Green Party stormed to victory by a vast margin. It was a devastating defeat for Labour, which was pushed into third place behind Reform UK. Sir Keir Starmer ... more

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Episode: Mandelson mess and Middle East U-turns
George Parker
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Rachel Reeves
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Episode: Reeves’ £30bn treasure hunt
Andrew England
FT's Middle East editor
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Episode: Starmer on standby
Katie Martin
FT's markets columnist
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Episode: Markets or Trump: who’s in charge?
Katy Balls
Political editor of The Spectator
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Episode: The UK in Trump’s world
Henry Mance
FT's chief features writer who investigated the court backlog and its impacts
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Episode: Cabinet fightback: the revolt over spending
Sunder Katwala
Director of British Future, a think tank specializing in integration
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Episode: ‘A fractious and divided country’

Hosts

Lucy Fisher
Host and political commentator with frequent appearances across FT's political coverage.
George Parker
FT political editor providing oversight and expert commentary on UK politics.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 2.1k ratings
  • Political Fix

    One of my favourite political podcasts. All the regular contributors are good, especially Stephen Bush, Miranda Green and George Parker. Just wish it was 10–15 minutes longer

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    gggfyffyf
    United Kingdom23 days ago
  • Great sometimes

    But not when everything is fuzzed out by constant “kind of” and “sort of” which it kind of is since Lucy sort of returned

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Lacwn
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Brilliant political pod.

    Short & sharp, great to have Lucy Fisher presenting again.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Andy J F (Piano)
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Top draw

    Firstly those leaving reviews after hearing one episode should probably not be leaving reviews.

    Secondly this is one of the most balanced, informative, well researched and measured political pods out there. The interchanging cast often will debate, pose counter arguments and disagree giving the listener a broad sense of the subject matter which is a rarity vs most other ‘echo chamber’ political podcasts. In short the FT is one of the most factual, non partisan papers out there and that balance ... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    KK-Headcharge78
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Always enjoy this podcast. Excellent journalists & good reasoned arguments.

    Podcast Addict
    5
    beagleboy1982
    4 months ago

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#106
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#10
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#20
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#208
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#72
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Mandarin mayhem
Q: Can Starmer cling on?
It seems like people are saying that Starmer will go this year and that he's generally weakened.
Trump trouble: Starmer's tricky start to 2026
Q: Miranda, the Prime Minister's response to US intervention in Venezuela was quite interesting, wasn't it?
Starmer was keen to avoid criticizing Donald Trump, aligning with the UK's strategic priority on Ukraine rather than taking a strong stance on interventions in the Americas.
Trump trouble: Starmer's tricky start to 2026
Q: David, tell us briefly first of all about the seizure of the Maranera oil tanker that was traveling from Venezuela and what was Britain's role in its capture?
The UK provided supportive assistance to the US during the operation to seize the tanker, fulfilling a request from the US due to its geographic location.
Political Fix Live: Labour’s year in review
Q: What do you think will happen to Labour in the upcoming May elections?
It's looking more likely than it's not for a leadership challenge.
Political Fix Live: Labour’s year in review
Q: What did you think of the chaotic way in which the budget was handled?
It's really damaging that there was so many leaks.

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A sharp, Westminster-focused analysis show features FT correspondents and influential commentators discussing British politics with a balanced, no-nonsense approach. Episodes cover leadership dynamics, policy debates, elections, and international affairs as they relate to UK politics, with a reputation for thorough sourcing, thoughtful questioning, and a sometimes witty, accessible tone. Noteworthy is the rotating lineup of seasoned FT political reporters and contributors who commonly challenge each other while keeping the discussion grounded in policy impact and real-world implications, making it appealing to listeners who want well-researched, non-partisan context before forming their own views.

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