The Week in Westminster
BBC Radio 4Radio 4's weekly assessment of developments at Westminster
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 18 | Founded | 19 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Category | Government | |||
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The appointment of Peter Mandelson as US Ambassador dominated Commons proceedings again this week. Isabel discusses where it leaves Sir Keir Starmer's authority with Labour MP Sarah Champion and Conservative MP Sir Bernard Jenkin.
Isabel discusses ... more
George Parker analyses the latest developments at Westminster.
To discuss the ongoing row over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as US Ambassador, and what it means for the Prime Minister's authority, George is joined by Labour MP, Preet Gill, and ... more
The row over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as US Ambassador erupted again this week. Sonia discusses the issues raised over security clearance with Hannah White, Director of The Institute for Government and Caroline Slocock, a former civil serva... more
Joe Pike looks back at Westminster politics in the first months of 2026.
He is joined by FT political editor, George Parker, Guardian columnist, Gaby Hinsliff, and GB News political editor Chris Hope.
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- BAFTA material no less …
this podcast is as if ”yes minister” and ”absolute power” had had a love child. great satire; if only it were.
Apple Podcasts2familieheinzbecker
Germanya year ago - The week in Westminster 25th February 2024
I have just turned this off as the presenter, has interrupted every answer that has been given by her quests. This used to be the one political program that was worth listening to but over the last few weeks I have become very disillusioned.
Apple Podcasts1mmmme111
United Kingdom2 years ago - More Steve Richards Please
This programme is at its best when presented by Steve Richards. His own podcasts are excellent too.
Apple Podcasts5Lexie 77United Kingdom3 years ago - How few people do they want to listen?
This is very much an insiders clique programme, why are plebs listening? Tax payers not invited, and certainly don’t expect the government to be held to account. Ms. Quinn still hasn’t called them out on the 2010 Tory foundation lie that all the money was gone when they came to power; don’t expect them to be asked why they’ve blown up the economy! It’s strange that for 13 years the presenters have accepted that Gordon Brown was personally responsible for the credit crunch (don’t mention it wa... more
Apple Podcasts1Wombat AberdeenUnited Kingdom3 years ago - Totally out of touch
This show’s misnamed it should be Westminster Bubble. The presenters have so little clue that they think the Labour Party have been in government for the last 13 years.
Here’s a Tory (simper simper) droning on; lying blatantly; don’t mention we’ve borrowed TRILLIONS; we’ve just smashed the economy! Aww how wonderful you are!
Labour: we might borrow, less than Con have to give the rich tax cuts, to invest … not permitted to say a paragraph… What! You’ll never be able to do that!
Plaid Cymru; Lib... more
Apple Podcasts1FredTLWUnited Kingdom4 years ago
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Apple Podcasts | #192 |  United States/Government |
Apple Podcasts | #3 | United Kingdom/Government |
Apple Podcasts | #106 |  Canada/Government |
Apple Podcasts | #49 | Germany/Government |
Apple Podcasts | #93 |  Italy/Government |
Apple Podcasts | #140 |  France/Government |
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This show offers a concise, weekly snapshot of Westminster dynamics, balancing election-time jitters with insider analysis from MPs, journalists, and policy experts. Across episodes, common threads include leadership challenges within major parties, Brexit and constitutional debates, education and welfare policy, international-relations implications for the UK, and the mechanics of government communication and civil service culture. Guests frequently span Labour, Conservative, Liberal Democrat figures, and notable journalists or think-tank voices who provide strategic context, behind-the-scenes perspectives, and informed critique. A few episodes stand out for their high-profile leadership discussions, cross-party tensions, and timely explor... more
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The Week in Westminster launched 19 years ago and published 18 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.
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Recent guests on The Week in Westminster include:
1. Dominic Grieve
2. Caroline Slocock
3. Hannah White
4. Rupert Harrison
5. Stuart Wood
6. Catherine West
7. Danny Kruger
8. Charles Courtenay
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