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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

Is Labour having a policy debate in public healthy for our democracy? What's behind an online conspiracy claiming Vladimir Putin is dead? And have we forgotten the power of a boozy lunch?

Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with Michael Binyon and Sarah Ditum.

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Burnham, Body Doubles & Boozy Lunches

Tony Blair is said to be "fired up" and poised to escalate his involvement in Labour's leadership race, after being criticised by both Andy Burnham and Wes Streeting.

Why can't the Labour party stop squabbling with itself?

Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with Jenni Russell and Daisy McAndrew.

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All's Blair In Love And War

Sir Tony Blair says Labour has “no coherent plan” for the country, attacking the party’s direction under Keir Starmer and its plan to change leader - but does his intervention matter?

Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with Robert Crampton and Anne McElvoy

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Blair Slams Labour

Medical leaders have compared social media to tobacco as pressure grows on Keir Starmer to change his mind and back a ban for under-16s. Will political pressure force another u-turn?

Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with Charlotte Ivers and Josh Glancy

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Is Social Media The New Smoking?

Nigel Farage has hit out at Elon Musk over his support for the hardline Restore Britain in the Makerfield by-election - could Rupert Lowe’s party split the right-wing vote?

Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with Patrick Kidd and Carol Lewis 

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Will Restore Britain 'Split The Right'?

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?

What can Rishi Sunak learn from former chancellors? We speak to Sir Howard Davies, a British economist, the first chairman of the Financial Services Authority and now the chairman of the Natwest Group. Carole speaks to him about his book.

PLUS Columnists Hugo Rifkind and Angela Epstein on apocalypse fatigue and dogs.

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