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Times Radio

Hugo Rifkind unpacks the the politics of the day - and the stuff that's even more important - with the brightest brains from the Times and Sunday Times.

You can listen to Hugo on DAB, smart speaker or app 10am-1pm Monday to Friday. If you like what you hear, then read more at http://www.thetimes.com/

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Politics Without The Boring Bits

Andy Burnham is setting out how he plans to tackle some of Britain's biggest problems, with defence, social care and devolving income tax powers to local mayors all in his sights - but will his actions match his ambitions? 

Calum MacDonald unpacks the politics of the day with Libby Purves and Patrick Kidd.

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Burnham's Big Week

Keir Starmer's reserved style didn't give impressionists much to work with. Andy Burnham is different: expressive, animated and occasionally cringey - but will being endlessly parodied help or hurt his popularity? 

Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with Alys Denby and Patrick Kidd.

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Why Burnham Is A Comedian's Dream

Andy Burnham's first week in Downing Street has been full of promises - from tax cuts, to public services - but it's left Kemi Badenoch asking, "Is that it?" as she calls on him to be more ambitious. 

Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Josh Glancy and Sarah Ditum. 

You can hear more of Hugo on Times Radio from Monday to Thursday, 10am-1pm.

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Is That It, Burnham?

Andy Burnham has so far shown his new government knows how to spend money, but what about the harder bit - explaining where the savings will come from? Is the new PM already bumping into fiscal reality? 

Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Alice Thomson and Robert Crampton. 

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Burnham's Reality Check

Andy Burnham has met with his new cabinet for the first time since becoming prime minister. It's very northern, and it definitely doesn't include allies of Keir Starmer - will the exiled Starmerites make his life difficult?

Hugo Rifkind is joined by Charlotte Ivers and James Marriott to unpack the politics of the day. 

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Burnham's Cabinet Assembles

As Andy Burnham becomes the UK's seventh Prime Minister in a decade, how can he avoid the fate of his predecessors?

 

Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Janice Turner and Seb Payne.

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Can Burnham Stop The Churn?

Andy Burnham has officially been elected Labour leader. In three days time, he'll become Prime Minister. He says he's got "a plan" - but can he deliver?

Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with Theo Bertram and Alys Denby.

You can hear more of Ed on Times Radio every Friday, 10am-1pm.

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The Burnham Coronation

Andy Burnham is days away from announcing his cabinet, with Shabana Mahmood expected to be named as chancellor. Spare a thought for Ed Miliband...

Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Cindy Yu and Matthew Parris. 

You can hear more of Hugo on Times Radio from Monday to Thursday, 10am-1pm.

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Is Shabana Mahmood Burnham's Chancellor?

Keir Starmer delivers his final Prime Minister's Questions before leaving office, calling it "the end of my political journey" in an at-times emotional final appearance at the despatch box.

Hugo Rifkind is joined by Patrick Maguire and Lara Spirit to unpack the exchanges, assess Starmer's legacy, and ask how his performances at PMQs will be remembered.

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PMQs: Starmer's Journey Comes To An End

As counterterrorism police now lead the investigation into Ann Widdecombe's death, Reform UK MPs are raising concerns about their own safety. Is it time to rethink how Britain's politicians are protected?

Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Charlotte Ivers and James Marriott.

You can hear more of Hugo on Times Radio from Monday to Thursday, 10am-1pm.

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How Safe Are Our Politicians?

Andy Burnham has promised to make Labour MPs feel "happy and fulfilled" by easing party discipline and turning the Whips' Office into something more like an HR department. It's a very different approach to Keir Starmer's leadership - but will it work?

Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with Sarah Ditum and Patrick Kidd.

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Is Burnham Too Soft?

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