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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

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?

Labour is losing heavily to Reform UK in areas once considered the party’s heartlands - what Nigel Farage calls a “truly historic shift” in British politics.

Keir Starmer says he won't leave and plunge the party into chaos - but will it be up to him?

Carolyn Quinn unpacks the politics of the day with Will Lloyd and Alys Denby. 

Plus: Shadow Minister Victoria Atkins and Reform UK’s London Assembly leader, Alex Wilson.

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A Historic Shift in British Politics

It's election day across the UK, and speculation is rife about a looming plot to oust Keir Starmer. But should the Labour Party just admit it's not as good at skulduggery as the Conservatives in their heyday?

Hugo Rifkind is joined by Sarah Ditum and Matthew Parris, to discuss scheming politicians, the drinking culture in Parliament, and how the 24 hour news cycle changed modern politics. 

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Can Labour Match The Tories For Plotting?

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

A Times investigation reveals Zack Polanski made false claims when seeking the deputy leadership of the Green party, Kemi Badenoch's handling of hecklers, and what happened to relics of the early internet age. 

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Polanski, Heckling, and Internet Relics

The Times Radio Focus Group returns for the final time ahead of the local elections.

JL Partners brings together 2024 Labour voters who are now on the fence — so what’s changed? 

Is Keir Starmer the problem, are his potential rivals any better, or are the Greens the real beneficiaries? 

Hugo Rifkind is joined by JL Partners co-founder Tom Lubbock to break it all down.

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Focus Group: Is Andy Burnham A 'Saint'?

Matt Chorley speaks to Chair of the Defence Select Committee, Tobias Ellwood MP, and experts in the field of space defence to find out what threats countries pose to each other in outer space. 

PLUS

The Times' David Aaronovitch and the Spectator's Katy Balls discuss the day's news.

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