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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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NB: This episode was recorded *before* Wes Streeting resigned and Josh Simons stood aside for Andy Burnham

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Alain Tolhurst
Host of The Rundown, political journalist and analyst

Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 125 ratings
  • Audio terrible

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

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    grizzsmada
    United Kingdom5 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.

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    5
    SocksyG
    United Kingdom6 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.

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    Michael Coxon
    United Kingdoma year ago
  • Speedy speedy ?

    Why oh why must the host speak do ridiculously fast ?

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    Edhkyb
    United Kingdoma year 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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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.
Editors assemble: can Starmer survive?
Q: What are the implications of Anas Sarwar's call for Keir Starmer to resign?
The implications include an increase in internal dissent within the Labour party, questions of Starmer's leadership stability, and potential successors emerging to challenge him.
The second referendum campaign revisited
Q: What influenced Keir Starmer's position on Brexit?
Keir Starmer is considered pro-European and influenced by his experience as shadow Brexit secretary during the campaign for a second referendum.
The second referendum campaign revisited
Q: What are your kind of memories of that time?
Andrew recalls being a foot soldier in the Remain campaign and setting up Remain Labour to push for a second referendum.

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