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Politics At Sam and Anne's

Sky News
Keir Starmer
Labour Party
Andy Burnham
Rachel Reeves
Donald Trump
Ukraine
Reform UK
Kemi Badenoch
Nigel Farage
Budget
Conservative Party
Brexit
Peter Mandelson
Shabana Mahmood
Iran
UK Budget
China
European Union
United Kingdom
British Politics

Sky News’ Sam Coates and Politico’s Anne McElvoy with what you need to know about the day ahead in British politics. All in under 20 minutes and in your feed around 7.30am. They're across the key interviews, the main stories and what the parties are saying. Whatever they're talking about, Westminster will be talking about today.

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Recent Guests

Peter Westmacott
Former British ambassador to the United States
Episode: What Trump’s double defeat means for the UK
Jack Blanchard
Political journalist and analyst
Episode: What Trump’s double defeat means for the UK
Patrick English
YouGov pollster
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Episode: What Trump’s double defeat means for the UK
Shabana Mahmood
UK home secretary
UK Government
Episode: Shabana Mahmood – her fightback kicks off
Jim O'Neill
Former adviser to Andy Burnham and devolution advocate
Episode: Budget 2026: We answer your questions
Paul Ovenden
Former senior aide to Keir Starmer
Episode: Budget 2026: We answer your questions
Ed Conway
Sky News economics and data editor
Sky News
Episode: Budget 2026: Sam, Anne and Ed Conway’s debrief
Helen Whately
Shadow Working Pension Secretary
Conservative Party
Episode: Is Kemi abandoning the Red Wall?
Kemi Badenoch
British Conservative MP and party figure positioning against Labour's approach
Conservative Party
Episode: Is Kemi abandoning the Red Wall?

Hosts

Anne McElvoy
Co-host, Politico columnist with extensive experience across print, radio, and TV.
Sam Coates
Co-host, Sky News journalist with a focus on Westminster politics, interview segments, and live reporting.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 625 ratings
  • Bit negative

    Thankfully Anne adds a bit of balance to Sam’s often gloomy and negative approach. Like the daily update and the insights to politics though.

    Apple Podcasts
    4
    Issy55
    United Kingdom15 days ago
  • Very right wing but informative

    These two never have anything good to say about the government and always very negative. Still some good info you don’t get elsewhere but very favourable to ring wing parties and MAGA

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Nathan C UK
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Thank you Sam and Anne

    Hooray for an insightful, balanced review. I love this podcast

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Squeezed-middle
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Juicy gossip and insight!

    I am really enjoying Sam and Ann’s show: you feel as if you are getting an insider view of Westminster and they provide good insights into the current atmosphere and the challenges of British politics. I actually feel disappointed when they say “Our alarm has gone off, we have to go”!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    coromibal
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Phily53

    I think kier Starmer is not thinking of the voters of the country if you look at polls on Starmer he’s a seat he got worse polling numbers ever Andy burnham should be allowed it find a seat to contest and stand against kier Starmer because Andy burnham the best polling amongst voters

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    I want a beer
    United Kingdom6 months ago

Listeners Say

Key themes from listener reviews, highlighting what works and what could be improved about the show.

Great daily primer, concise and timely for morning listeners navigating the day ahead.
Some listeners perceive bias against a particular party, highlighting the importance of varied guest selection and balanced framing.
Insightful Westminster briefing with sharp political takes.
Volume and mic issues noted by some listeners, suggesting production improvements could help accessibility.

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#155
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#10
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#27
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#104
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#128
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#143
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Shabana Mahmood – her fightback kicks off
Q: Do you agree with Andy Burnham's suggestion that you would have more control of migration if we had freedom of movement with the EU?
Mahmood says EU-wide databases helped track people's movements and that losing access after Brexit has affected the UK's ability to manage migration. She says data sharing is central to discussions with EU counterparts, while reiterating that freedom of movement will not return during this parliament.
Shabana Mahmood – her fightback kicks off
Q: In one year alone, 2028, the number eligible to settle is 580,000, over half a million. You think that's too high, don't you?
Mahmood says the figure reflects migration under the previous Conservative government and describes her approach as a fair solution to that inherited situation.
What Trump’s double defeat means for the UK
Q: What's your read of where this leaves the conflict with Russia?
Anne McElvoy says Trump may seek to end the Ukraine war on terms unfavorable to Ukraine, given his ties with Vladimir Putin and pressure on support for Kyiv. A Democratic Congress could affect sanctions and funding, but may not be able to stop a deal pursued by the White House.
What Trump’s double defeat means for the UK
Q: So is that escalation or de-escalation?
The discussion describes uncertainty over Trump's next move on Iran. He gave no clear indication of whether he would escalate, while the presenters noted both the possibility of renewed military action and domestic pressure over its costs.
Budget 2026: Sam, Anne and Ed Conway’s debrief
Q: Did you agree that the overall economic situation was pretty miserable?
Conway agrees, citing weak household disposable income forecasts and successive energy price shocks that leave energy-importing countries worse off.

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4. Shabana Mahmood
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7. Ed Conway
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