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Political Fix

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

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

Labour has held on to Sir Keir Starmer’s old seat in Holborn and St Pancras, in a boost to Andy Burnham but a major setback for Green leader and by-election candidate Zack Polanski. Host Lucy Fisher is joined by deputy political editor Jim Pickard an... more

Recorded in front of an audience at the Labour Party conference in Liverpool, host Lucy Fisher and political editor George Parker unpack Andy Burnham’s first conference speech as prime minister. From rethinking Britain’s relationship with the EU to e... more

Labour officials in Downing Street and beyond have discussed the parameters in which a snap election could be called. Will Andy Burnham take the gamble? As speculation about the idea grips Westminster, host Lucy Fisher is joined by political editor G... more

With borrowing costs and inflation rising, are the UK’s finances worse than Burnham and Healey thought? Host Lucy Fisher is joined by FT colleagues George Parker, political editor, and Stephen Bush, columnist, to discuss the tightening fiscal outlook... more

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Recent Guests

Andy Burnham
A key guest discussed in the interview, former Mayor of Manchester
Episode: What Burnham told the FT
Rachel Rees
Political reporter, FT
Financial Times
Episode: Farage in a fix; Burnham unbeatable
Nigel Farage
British politician, commentator
Reform UK (at the time context) or allied political circles
Episode: Makerfield or bust: Burnham goes for broke
Robert Shrimsley
Chief Political Commentator
Financial Times
Episode: Game on: All eyes on Makerfield by-election
Jen Williams
Northern Correspondent
Manchester/Financial Times
Episode: Game on: All eyes on Makerfield by-election
Miranda Green
Deputy Opinion Editor, Financial Times
Financial Times
Episode: Burnham eyes Labour crown as Starmer clings on
Anna Gross
Political correspondent for the 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

Host

Lucy Fisher
Host of Political Fix / FT journalist contributing frequent roundtable analysis

Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 2.2k ratings
  • Childish

    Lucy’s mocking American accent on this week’s episode was rather disappointing and certainly unbecoming. Love the podcast, but please grow up.

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    rjashcroft93
    United Kingdom23 days ago
  • AJT

    Smart, interesting and very accessible. It’s a great podcast about U.K. politics. A bit more global politics would be the cherry on the cake but then that’s what the BBC world service is for. Really recommend it for people who like insight and analysis not opinion (looking at you Rory Stewart you boring mouth mover).

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Put a nickname here OK thanks
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Essential part of Saturday morning

    Great content delivered by smart, down to earth writers who span the political spectrum. Always an interesting and easy listen.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Reebotfilms
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Caroline

    The best UK political podcast hands down!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    CJohanse
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Great

    Super great content, always so insightful. Sane, scientific, all round great journalism

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Manpss
    United Kingdom2 months ago

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Sound quality or pacing can be inconsistent in some episodes; guests and experts largely compensate.
Some reviews call for longer episodes or more diverse guest perspectives.
Guests and hosts are perceived as well-informed and credible, with strong reporting background.
Frequent praise for guests like Stephen Bush and Miranda Green when on air.
Listeners appreciate balanced, analytical discussions and insightful policy context.

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#48
United Kingdom/News
Apple Podcasts
#246
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Apple Podcasts
#16
United Kingdom/News/Politics
Apple Podcasts
#36
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Apple Podcasts
#233
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#80
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Talking Points

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Reform in hot water … again
Q: Sam, what sense did you get of Healey's leadership style and approach as Chancellor?
He comes across as seeking tighter budgeting procedures, avoiding market destabilization from speculation, and pursuing decentralization and pro-growth priorities while remaining constrained by the current fiscal headroom.
Reform in hot water … again
Q: Sam, what did you make of Healey's response to the defense spending questions and NATO targets?
Healey signaled a plan to meet NATO commitments while avoiding definitive tax commitments on defense funding, highlighting a need for a spending review and clearer long-term fiscal pathways.
What Burnham told the FT
Q: What is Burnham's stance on EU relations and potential reforms to trade and migration?
He advocates a closer relationship with the EU to boost growth, including potential arrangements like youth mobility and closer market access, signaling a shift toward a more integrated economic policy.
What Burnham told the FT
Q: How does Burnham view public control versus privatization for utilities like Thames Water?
He discusses public control as a nuanced approach rather than outright nationalization, focusing on ensuring basic services function well and that investment conditions remain stable, rather than a big bang nationalization.
What Burnham told the FT
Q: What does Burnham think about restoring wealth creation and backing Britain's innovators?
He argues that wealth creators should be supported to stay in Britain, framing entrepreneurship as essential to growth and national resilience, while rejecting an extractive approach and emphasizing social responsibility.

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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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8. Mike Clancy

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