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Matt Chorley's Urgent Questions

BBC Radio 5 Live
Labour Party
Keir Starmer
British Politics
Andy Burnham
UK Politics
Pmqs
Conservative Party
Rachel Reeves
Donald Trump
United Kingdom
Westminster
Brexit
BBC
Kemi Badenoch
Parliament
Budget
UK Budget
Iran
Peter Mandelson
Reform UK

Matt Chorley brings you the biggest interviews, latest news and best analysis from the heart of Westminster every weekday. It's politics, but not as you know it...

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Recent Guests

Nick Clegg
Former Deputy Prime Minister and Liberal Democrat leader
Liberal Democrats
Episode: What does Nick Clegg think of Andy Burnham?
Stanley Chow
Mancunian artist known for caricatures of public figures
Self-employed/Artist
Episode: What does Nick Clegg think of Andy Burnham?
Luke Blacksill
Lecturer and historian of 19th/20th century Britain
University of Oxford
Episode: What does Nick Clegg think of Andy Burnham?
Rupert Harrison
Senior Advisor at PIMCO; former Chief of Staff to George Osborne
PIMCO
Episode: Who has the best seat at the cabinet table?
Susan Hume
Parliamentary correspondent
BBC
Episode: Who has the best seat at the cabinet table?
Blake Morrison
Award-winning author and poet (interview clip)
Independent
Episode: Who has the best seat at the cabinet table?
Andy Burnham
Prime Minister, discussed leadership and policy priorities
Politics/UK Government
Episode: What can we expect from Andy Burnham?
Neil Kinnock
Former Labour leader (1983-1992)
Labour Party
Episode: What advice does Neil Kinnock have for Andy Burnham?
Giles Wilkes
Former advisor to Theresa May and Vince Cable on industrial strategy
Independent/Policy advisor
Episode: Can new manager Burnham keep the dressing room?

Host

Matt Chorley
Host driving Westminster-focused interviews and panel discussions, known for brisk interrogation, policy shorthand, and cross-cutting humor.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 40 ratings
  • Matt Chorley’s Urgent Questions

    Good moments but not up to the level of his Previous Red Box podcast. But maybe I just reflect an older generation than your current target (50+)?

    Totally get why my reactions might not seem important. But I thought a part of Matt’s appeal was that he spanned generations?

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    J edmonton
    Canada5 months ago
  • Matt is the reason I’m here

    Love Matt since his time at Politics without the boring bits at The Times’s podcast. It cheers me up just listening to him 🙂

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    VincenzoITA
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Superb

    Really informative and light hearted

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Craig_W_
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • Great podcast

    Love the show. Matt is brilliant at interviews and love all the features. Great production and politics looked at from different perspectives. Keep up the good work.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    M5v3v2
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • About time, Mr Chorley

    Still not reached his zenith that he achieved at Times Radio, but a pretty good pod especially if you can’t listen to the show due to work etc. Insightful and funny content from Mr Matt Chorley of Somerset.

    Loses the 5th star due to the inclusion of the boring Member of Matt’s Parliament feature, which is dull and boring. Who cares?

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    jjh297
    United Kingdom8 months ago

Listeners Say

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Listeners appreciate the host's sharp interviewing style and the breadth of perspectives across parties.
A handful of reviews note the show's strong Westminster focus and insider access, with occasional critiques of segments they find less engaging.
Some episodes feel fast-paced with a few lighter segments that balance heavy policy talk.

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#47
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#108
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#125
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#151
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#155
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#161
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Talking Points

Recent interactions between the hosts and their guests.

Will Angela Rayner give back her severance pay?
Q: Will Angela Rayner give back her severance pay?
Angela Rayner states that her severance payment was given at the time she left government and that she will be delivering in government again, implying no repayment. The broader discussion frames accountability and comparison to other ministers' severance rather than a blanket repayment requirement.
What advice does Neil Kinnock have for Andy Burnham?
Q: What advice would Neil Kinnock offer Andy Burnham as he approaches leadership duties?
Be yourself and lean into the same integrity and energy that Keir Starmer shows, recognizing that Andy Burnham has the potential to be a strong, principled leader if he stays true to his core values.
Did Brexit break Britain?
Q: Did Brexit do something bigger to our politics, Vince, which is why prime ministers can't survive?
Brexit created residual anger and an almost impossible task for leaders to meet expectations, leading to frequent leadership changes and a perception of political instability.
What's Ken Clarke's advice for Keir Starmer?
Q: What will happen next week?
The discussion suggests Andy Burnham or other Labour figures may consolidate leadership moves, with continued scrutiny of Starmer's authority and potential shifts in Labour's strategy ahead of key by-elections.
What did Lorraine Kelly make of PMQs?
Q: Did the PM's problems stem from being too gloomy or aloof in the days after the election win?
Chris Ward responded that there will be time to review tactical decisions, but the reality is the government inherited significant challenges, and the focus should be on level with the country about the inheritance and situation rather than dwelling on blame.

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This show features high-energy, interview-driven conversations anchored in Westminster politics, frequently pairing sustained policy debate with real-time reactions, media culture moments, and insider perspectives. Across recent episodes, topics include leadership dynamics in the Labour party, housing policy and government strategy, the mechanics of cabinet power and reshuffles, by-elections and local versus national priorities, and the impact of Brexit on policy and governance. Notable strengths include a strong host-led framing, a rotating panel of seasoned political operatives and journalists, and occasional cultural or historical tangents that illuminate leadership and public perception. The format tends to blend hard policy, live audie... more

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