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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 has officially launched his campaign to be Makerfield's next MP, which he hopes will propel him to Downing Street.

How can a Cambridge-educated former cabinet minister make the case that he's taking on the political establishment?

Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with Alys Denby and Michael Binyon.

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Is Burnham Really A Man Of The People?

Net migration has fallen to its lowest level since before the pandemic - but will it have any impact on the public's view?

Hugo unpacks the politics of the day with Fraser Nelson and Cindy Yu.

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Falling Immigration: The Political Impact

It's the first PMQs since Labour's local election hammering, but despite the leadership challengers circling Keir Starmer is surprisingly upbeat.

Hugo Rifkind unpacks the exchanges in the House of Commons with Patrick Maguire and Cleo Watson, former deputy chief of staff to Boris Johnson.

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PMQs: Starmer Looks Demob Happy

Andy Burnham and Wes Streeting are each setting out their pitch to be the next Prime Minister. But do their stories of triumphing over adversity make them better politicians?

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

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Do Political Backstories Matter?

Under pressure over his stance on rejoining the EU, Andy Burnham could face a bruising contest against Reform if selected for the Makerfield by-election. But what happens if he loses? 

Hugo unpacks the politics of the day with Sonia Sodha and Sarah Ditum. 

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What If Burnham Loses?

Andy Burnham is plotting his route back to Westminster, where he intends to challenge Keir Starmer for the Labour leadership. But would he make a good Prime Minister? And why is he so adored by some parts of the party?

Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with Thangam Debbonaire and Michael Binyon.

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Burnham Makes His Move

Labour's leadership crisis has deepened, plunging the government into chaos - can Keir Starmer continue? And what kind of Prime Minister would Wes Streeting be? 

Hugo unpacks the politics of the day with Matthew Syed and Jenni Russell. 

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Labour's Wild Wes

Hugo speaks to broadcaster, former MP and speechwriter to three prime ministers Gyles Brandreth.

They unpack the latest twists in Westminster, life as a government whip amid a Tory civil war, and which prime minister was the funniest behind closed doors.

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Gyles Brandreth: Whips, Plots & PMs

Keir Starmer insists he's staying on in Downing Street, but an increasing number of his ministers and MPs disagree.

What happened to the promise that politics would tread more lightly on our lives? 

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

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The Psychodrama Is Back

Keir Starmer's speech was his last attempt to convince his MPs he's the right man for the job, but will it work?

Hugo unpacks the politics of the day with Seb Payne, Libby Purves and Matt Pound, a former advisor to the prime minister

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Was Starmer's Speech Enough?

Matt Chorley is joined by James Johnson, who chairs a panel of swing voters from Plymouth, Manchester and Derby, to get their views on Boris Johnson and Keir Starmer, the budget and climate change.

Plus: 

Finkelvitch, Daniel Finkelvitch and David Aaronovitch, on climate hypocrisy.

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