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The Rundown by PoliticsHome

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Nigel Farage
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Our weekly podcast from PoliticsHome discussing all the ups and downs in Westminster. Please subscribe and share - and keep up with all the latest news on PoliticsHome.com. Got a question for the team? news@politicshome.com.

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In the latest of our series of summer interviews, host Alain Tolhurst speaks to Carmen Smith, otherwise known as Baroness Smith of Llanfaes, a Plaid Cymru peer who made waves two years ago when not only did she enter the upper chamber at 27, becoming... more

This week The Rundown features a fantastic interview with the Shadow Chancellor Mel Stride, giving his views on his new opposite number in the Treasury, John Healey, what the new Government should be doing to get growth going, and how the Tories plan... more

This week The Rundown looks at what those first few hours are like inside Downing Street after a new Prime Minister takes over, speaking to those who were there alongside incoming leaders as they enter Number 10, and what Andy Burnham and his team c... more

As Keir Starmer prepares to step out of Number 10 for the final time, The Rundown looks at what life is like behind that famous black door after a Prime Minister announces they are stepping down, and what goes on in those few weeks before they exit D... more

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Recent Guests

James Nation
Deputy Director of the Downing Street Policy Unit under Rishi Sunak
Downing Street Policy Unit
Episode: What will Andy Burnham's first few hours in Downing Street be like?
Jimmy McLoughlin
Special Advisor on Business for Theresa May
Theresa May administration
Episode: What will Andy Burnham's first few hours in Downing Street be like?
Tim Durrant
Programme Director at the Institute for Government, Think Tanks Academy
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Episode: What will Andy Burnham's first few hours in Downing Street be like?
Kate Fall
Baroness, former deputy chief of staff to David Cameron
Former Downing Street Deputy Chief of Staff
Episode: What happens inside No10 after a PM resigns?
Paul Harrison
Former Downing Street press secretary
Former Downing Street Press Secretary
Episode: What happens inside No10 after a PM resigns?
Guto Harri
Former No.10 Director of Communications
Former Downing Street Communications Director (Johnson era)
Episode: What happens inside No10 after a PM resigns?
Ben Shimson
Co-founder and CEO of Thinks Insight
Thinks Insight
Episode: What's the mood of the nation as Burnham takes over?
Caroline Slocock
Former private secretary to two prime ministers and senior civil servant
Author of Bad Government
Episode: Why do we keep ditching PMs?
Joe Hill
Director of strategy at Restate
Restate
Episode: Why do we keep ditching PMs?

Host

Alain Tolhurst
Host of The Rundown; PoliticsHome

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 126 ratings
  • Audio terrible

    What on earth is that banging noise the whole way through!

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    grizzsmada
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • Stands out

    There’s such a glut of political podcasts but this one is well worth a listen! Very Interesting discussions and wide ranging choice of guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SocksyG
    United Kingdom8 months ago
  • Just silly

    This really isn’t very good at all. There are simply too many podcasts, and most I’ve tried aren’t worth subscribing to. I won’t visit this one again. And Sarah Vine: really? A case of ego outstripping ability by quite some distance. She must have a fiercely tenacious agent.

    Apple Podcasts
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    Michael Coxon
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Speedy speedy ?

    Why oh why must the host speak do ridiculously fast ?

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Edhkyb
    United Kingdom2 years ago
  • Brilliantly informed podcast

    PH always has a great range of interesting guests, and provides an entertaining and informative rundown on the political news agenda. Will be listening every Thursday!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zoe Crowther
    United Kingdom4 years ago

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Andy Burnham's first week in power
Q: What is your assessment of John Healey as the new Chancellor and how might he differ from his predecessor?
The guest suggests Healey is a safer, more measured choice with potential to stabilize markets, but stresses the need for a credible, well-costed plan to address intergenerational fairness and growth.
What will Andy Burnham's first few hours in Downing Street be like?
Q: How should Burnham approach cabinet appointments in the first days?
He should aim for a decisive, perhaps transformative reshuffle that signals the priorities and the kind of leadership style he intends, while managing expectations and ensuring the civil service is aligned with his plan.
What will Andy Burnham's first few hours in Downing Street be like?
Q: What does the first 100 hours look like for a new prime minister?
The first hours are about getting oriented, setting up the team, and deciding what to do immediately, with a focus on establishing momentum and a clear central steer to guide early announcements and priorities.
How do ministers reform public services?
Q: What is the key takeaway about ministerial leadership in driving reform in a fragmented delivery system?
Ministerial leadership matters, but it is not about a single heroic figure; success depends on ministers using their position to drive reform, maintain a clear vision, empower others, and stay the course within a supported Whitehall framework.
Editors assemble: can Starmer survive?
Q: How likely is it that Starmer will survive until the next election?
It is uncertain, but discussions indicate that with current political pressures and multiple scandals, his position could be fragile, requiring strong management to maintain his authority.

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This show consistently focuses on Westminster dynamics, civil service reform, and election/party strategy, often featuring MPs, ministers, think-tank researchers, and journalists debating governance, reform, and how policy is actually made in Whitehall and Parliament. Recent discussions highlight how local issues, media, and electoral systems intersect with national power, with recurring interest in civil service reform, devolution vs central control, and the practicalities of implementing long-horizon policy. A standout aspect is the mix of insider political perspectives, policy analysis, and real-world case studies, which can help listeners understand not just what happened, but why decisions were made and what could come next for UK gove... more

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