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Political Fix

Financial Times
Labour Party
Keir Starmer
Conservative Party
Rachel Reeves
Donald Trump
Rishi Sunak
UK Government
Reform UK
UK Economy
British Politics
Brexit
NHS
UK Politics
Ukraine
Kemi Badenoch
China
Budget
European Union
Local Elections
Nigel Farage

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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Latest Episodes

What began as a local tragedy in Southampton has quickly become a national flashpoint. Questions about policing and trust in UK institutions are dominating the debate, as party leaders compete to shape the public response, but are politicians missing... more

Tony Blair’s lengthy – and excoriating – 5,600-word essay on the future of the Labour Party and Britain has set Westminster alight this week. The former prime minister's critique has sparked a lively debate, and triggered robust responses from Labour... more

Andy Burnham running for the Makerfield by-election has become far more than a contest for a safe Labour seat. It is being seen as a proxy battle over Sir Keir Starmer’s leadership, Labour’s direction after its bruising local election results, and ev... more

In a dramatic week at Westminster, Wes Streeting has quit as health secretary and ex-deputy prime minister Angela Rayner has said her wrangling with HMRC is finally over – but neither has launched a leadership challenge. Instead, all eyes are now on ... more

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Recent Guests

Jen Williams
Northern Correspondent
Manchester/Financial Times
Episode: Game on: All eyes on Makerfield by-election
Robert Shrimsley
Chief Political Commentator
Financial Times
Episode: Game on: All eyes on Makerfield by-election
Anna Gross
Political correspondent for the Financial Times
Financial Times
Episode: Burnham eyes Labour crown as Starmer clings on
Jim Pickard
Deputy Political Editor, Financial Times
Financial Times
Episode: Burnham eyes Labour crown as Starmer clings on
Miranda Green
Deputy Opinion Editor, Financial Times
Financial Times
Episode: Burnham eyes Labour crown as Starmer clings on
Mike Clancy
General Secretary of the Prospect Union
Prospect Union
Episode: Squeezed Britain: student loans, salaries and strikes
Ed Luce
US national editor at FT
Financial Times
Episode: Angela’s ambitions
Stephen Bush
Columnist and writer of Inside Politics newsletter
Financial Times
Episode: Mandelson mess and Middle East U-turns
George Parker
Political Editor at Financial Times
Financial Times
Episode: Mandelson mess and Middle East U-turns

Hosts

Lucy Fisher
Host with frequent appearances; senior political journalist with FT; versatile moderator and interviewer.
Miranda Green
Deputy Opinion Editor contributing analysis on party strategy and public perception.

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 2.1k ratings
  • Shrimsley

    Five stars when he isn’t on it, one star when he is.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Idontcareanymore
    United Kingdom24 days ago
  • Labour braces for ballot bloodbath

    I don't know when this was recorded but now the facts if the Golders Green incident are known, a third Muslim victim, a man with psychosis and history of violence do you many want want to clarify the accusations of terrorism made in this podcast, left unchallenged.

    The man has not been charged with terror offence.

    I look forward to the correction.

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    takasa1978
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Excellent political analysis

    It’s my Friday evening highlight however I want to note; Jim Pickard you are wrong on this occasion. The public is very alarmed to hear that Russian subs are in our waters testing over our undersea cables.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    penny loper
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Sound quality

    Content is very good. But the quality of sound is poor,

    Iike a bad mp3 sort of quality, and either George or Steven/Stephen mumbles and his voice falls away on phrases and you can't tell what he's saying.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Jimbo 325
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Unmissable when Stephen Bush on

    Not as elite without him but the top tier politics option when SB is on

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    DB52017x
    United Kingdom2 months ago

Listeners Say

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Some criticisms note variable sound quality and occasional partisan tones.
Listeners praise deep, non-partisan analysis and strong guest lineups.
Balanced, intelligent discussion with measured debate.
Regular contributors are highly credible and well-informed.

Chart Rankings

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Spotify
#48
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Apple Podcasts
#21
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Apple Podcasts
#49
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Apple Podcasts
#184
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Apple Podcasts
#94
France/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#144
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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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What is Political Fix about and what kind of topics does it cover?

A sharp, policy-forward panel-style show that analyzes British politics with a revolving lineup of Financial Times reporters and influential commentators. Episodes commonly dissect Labour leadership dynamics, local and national elections, party strategy, and the interplay between domestic policy and international events. Regulars bring historical context, data-driven analysis, and insider perspectives, while guests span senior FT journalists, policymakers, and prominent political figures. The tone is balanced, informed, and sometimes sceptical, with lively debates and a penchant for connecting political narratives to real-world outcomes. This mix makes it a strong fit for listeners who want thorough, no-nonsense political analysis with acce... more

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