Politics Weekly UK

Guardian political columnist John Harris hosts a cast of voices from up and down the country as well as across the political spectrum to analyse the week’s political news. For US Politics with Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland, make sure to search 'Politics Weekly America' wherever you get your podcasts

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/series/politicsweekly

Eine durchschnittliche Folge dieses Podcasts dauert 33m. Bisher sind 597 Folge(n) erschienen. Dies ist ein wöchentlich erscheinender Podcast.

Gesamtlänge aller Episoden: 13 days 8 hours 3 minutes

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Spies, China and dangerous dogs – Politics Weekly UK


The government has been rocked by allegations of a Chinese spy working in the heart of Westminster. The Guardian’s John Harris speaks to political editor Pippa Crerar and defence and security editor Dan Sabbagh


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 September 14, 2023  35m
 
 

Raac, Rishi Sunak and a reshuffle at Labour – Politics Weekly UK podcast


What a first week back for Rishi Sunak: Gillian Keegan can’t stop making gaffes as schools continue to find out if they have unsafe concrete in their buildings. The Guardian’s John Harris and Gaby Hinsliff speak to a headteacher whose school is affected


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 September 7, 2023  40m
 
 

Politics Weekly UK is on holiday – Politics Weekly UK


Politics Weekly UK is taking a break for the summer. John Harris will be back on Thursday 7 September


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 August 31, 2023  0m
 
 

Politics Weekly UK is on holiday – Politics Weekly UK podcast


Politics Weekly UK is taking a break for the summer. John Harris will be back on Thursday 7 September


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 August 24, 2023  0m
 
 

Politics Weekly UK is on holiday – episode round-up podcast


Politics Weekly UK is taking a break for the summer. John Harris will be back on Thursday 7 September.


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 August 17, 2023  0m
 
 

The best of 2023 (so far): Politics Weekly UK


Politics Weekly UK is on holiday for the next couple of weeks. But we’ve chosen some of our favourite interviews from this year for you to listen to


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 August 10, 2023  34m
 
 

Keir Starmer’s Labour: hope or despair? – Politics Weekly UK


Keir Starmer’s Labour party looks closer to power than at any point over the past 13 years, but where is the sense of optimism and vision for the future? The Guardian’s John Harris is joined by political reporter Aletha Adu and columnist Polly Toynbee


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 August 3, 2023  38m
 
 

Zac Goldsmith on the Tory green climbdown – Politics Weekly UK podcast


As we see news of heatwaves, wildfires, and typhoons across the world, why is the UK government looking at backtracking on its green commitments? The Guardian’s John Harris is joined by the Conservative peer and former climate minister Zac Goldsmith and the Guardian’s political editor Pippa Crerar to discuss


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 July 27, 2023  37m
 
 

Selby and Ainsty: is this where Rishi Sunak flops? – Politics Weekly UK


The Selby and Ainsty byelection holds the highest stakes for Rishi Sunak and the Conservatives. Can Labour overturn a 20,000-plus majority? The Guardian’s John Harris goes to the constituency to see what people think


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 July 19, 2023  32m
 
 

There’s no money left (again) – Politics Weekly UK podcast


UK wages have risen at a faster pace than expected but inflation is still worryingly high. The Conservatives seem to be edging back towards austerity and Labour doesn’t want to offer ‘false hope’. Is the politics of hope dead? John Harris is joined by former Tory minister David Gauke and Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff


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 July 13, 2023  30m