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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

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'?

Labour backbenchers are reportedly preparing an open letter urging Keir Starmer to name a resignation date — but who would actually replace him, and would voters be any happier?

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

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Labour MPs "Doomscrolling Through Leaders"

The papers are full of speculation on who could replace Keir Starmer if he is toppled after this week's local elections. But does anyone know what's actually going on inside the party?

Guto Harri unpacks the politics of the day with Carol Lewis and Sebastian Payne.

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The Endless Labour Leadership Drama

With the terror threat level raised to “severe,” the Metropolitan Police is reviewing whether pro-Palestine marches can go ahead. Where should the line be drawn between public safety and the right to protest?

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

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Terror Threat Rises

In the final instalment of Prime Ministers Week, Matt Chorley looks to the future, and convenes the Times Radio focus group to find out swing voters in Red Wall seats think of Keir Starmer's chances of becoming PM. 

PLUS:

Times columnists India Knight and James Marriott discuss the day's news, and the war on human nature.

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