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				<pubDate>Mon, 28 Sep 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<title>What really happened in the room with Burnham and Trump</title>
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		<title>Can Andy Burnham pull off the ‘Mamdani effect’ on Donald Trump?</title>
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		<title>Tax the middle earners! Will the PM do it?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Former Bank of England economist Andy Haldane said the markets regarded this government as ‘a pretty traditional tax and spend socialist government with better TikTok videos’. Harsh criticism or truth? As pressure mounts on the chancellor, John Healey, to rule out tax rises, what options do they have left? Plus, what can the government do to tackle AI warnings?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
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		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[There’s been a huge backlash against Reform UK after the party received £72m from two crypto billionaires over the weekend. Paul Nowak, the TUC leader, said the money showed democracy was ‘in crisis’. Labour is pushing for tighter restrictions on political donations which could be retrospective, but Reform is confident this will not affect its new war chest. How much does this money change the political landscape? And with Labour receiving millions from unions, will its new rules backfire?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/1898">Politics Weekly</source>
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		<title>Labour shifts on Israel, but what difference will it make?</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1716542</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[It has been a huge week for Labour as Ed Miliband shifted the party’s stance on Israel by announcing sanctions on the illegal settlements in the West Bank and describing what is happening as ethnic cleansing. What is behind this shift, and will it make any difference on the ground?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 10 Sep 2026 15:20:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Labour shifts on Israel, but what difference will it make?</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Guardian</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>28:20</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[It has been a huge week for Labour as Ed Miliband shifted the party’s stance on Israel by announcing sanctions on the illegal settlements in the West Bank and describing what is happening as ethnic cleansing. What is behind this shift, and will it make any difference on the ground?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/1898">Politics Weekly</source>
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		<title>Is the UK about to see the rise of the far right?</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1715238</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Alternative für Deutschland has claimed a historic win in Germany, continuing the pattern of populist far-right parties gaining power across Europe. In the UK, balaclava-clad far-right protesters have marched on Dover, and then Portsmouth, trying to intimidate asylum seekers. Meanwhile, Reform UK’s conference ended with a beleaguered Nigel Farage dealing with protesters and allegations following an undercover investigation into party donors. Will far-right sentiment in Europe and the UK be a boost for Farage or a burden?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 07 Sep 2026 17:49:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Is the UK about to see the rise of the far right?</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Guardian</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p20/logo_20_20250908_202329_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>28:21</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Alternative für Deutschland has claimed a historic win in Germany, continuing the pattern of populist far-right parties gaining power across Europe. In the UK, balaclava-clad far-right protesters have marched on Dover, and then Portsmouth, trying to intimidate asylum seekers. Meanwhile, Reform UK’s conference ended with a beleaguered Nigel Farage dealing with protesters and allegations following an undercover investigation into party donors. Will far-right sentiment in Europe and the UK be a boost for Farage or a burden?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/1898">Politics Weekly</source>
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		<title>Introducing Black Box: The Chatbots</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1714646</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[New from the Guardian Investigates team: Across the world, hundreds of people have come to believe they have made extraordinary scientific discoveries with AI chatbots such as ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini. Others say their AI has ‘awakened’, or is leading them to a higher spiritual realm. The Guardian journalist Michael Safi begins investigating a phenomenon labelled ‘AI psychosis’, travelling to the US to meet two people who have been on weird journeys with their chatbots. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 05 Sep 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Introducing Black Box: The Chatbots</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Guardian</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p20/logo_20_20250908_202329_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>39:45</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[New from the Guardian Investigates team: Across the world, hundreds of people have come to believe they have made extraordinary scientific discoveries with AI chatbots such as ChatGPT, Claude and Gemini. Others say their AI has ‘awakened’, or is leading them to a higher spiritual realm. The Guardian journalist Michael Safi begins investigating a phenomenon labelled ‘AI psychosis’, travelling to the US to meet two people who have been on weird journeys with their chatbots. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/1898">Politics Weekly</source>
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		<title>Can Zack Polanski win Keir Starmer’s old seat?</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1714047</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Green party leader, Zack Polanski, has confirmed he will stand in the Holborn and St Pancras byelection, which was triggered when Keir Starmer announced he was quitting as an MP. It’s going to be a tough race to win, so can he do it? Plus, Reform UK’s conference starts today but it’s been a rough couple of months for the party and Nigel Farage – can he hold it all together?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 03 Sep 2026 14:04:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Can Zack Polanski win Keir Starmer’s old seat?</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Guardian</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p20/logo_20_20250908_202329_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>22:23</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Green party leader, Zack Polanski, has confirmed he will stand in the Holborn and St Pancras byelection, which was triggered when Keir Starmer announced he was quitting as an MP. It’s going to be a tough race to win, so can he do it? Plus, Reform UK’s conference starts today but it’s been a rough couple of months for the party and Nigel Farage – can he hold it all together?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/1898">Politics Weekly</source>
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		<title>Rejoining the EU, Burnham’s donors and the bedroom tax: Politics Weekly answers your questions</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1712420</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Will the UK ever rejoin the EU? Who is funding Andy Burnham? And will the bedroom tax be scrapped? In a special episode, Kiran Stacey and Peter Walker answer some of your questions. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 31 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Rejoining the EU, Burnham’s donors and the bedroom tax: Politics Weekly answers your questions</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Guardian</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>20:06</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Will the UK ever rejoin the EU? Who is funding Andy Burnham? And will the bedroom tax be scrapped? In a special episode, Kiran Stacey and Peter Walker answer some of your questions. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/1898">Politics Weekly</source>
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		<title>Andy Burnham’s autumn of pain– podcast</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1711731</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[It’s been a month since Andy Burnham became prime minister. And while polls have shown a ‘Burnham bounce’, the coming months will force the new PM into making some tough – and potentially unpopular – decisions that will reveal how serious he is about delivering the changes he believes the country needs. Kiran Stacey and Peter Walker look at the choices facing Burnham. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 27 Aug 2026 16:31:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Andy Burnham’s autumn of pain– podcast</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Guardian</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p20/logo_20_20250908_202329_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>27:25</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[It’s been a month since Andy Burnham became prime minister. And while polls have shown a ‘Burnham bounce’, the coming months will force the new PM into making some tough – and potentially unpopular – decisions that will reveal how serious he is about delivering the changes he believes the country needs. Kiran Stacey and Peter Walker look at the choices facing Burnham. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/1898">Politics Weekly</source>
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		<title>Revisited – Brexit: an oral history</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1710119</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Revisited: This year marked 10 years since the UK chose to leave the EU. In a series of interviews with key players from both sides, Kiran Stacey looks back on the Brexit vote that changed the country for ever. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 24 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Revisited – Brexit: an oral history</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Guardian</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p20/logo_20_20250908_202329_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>47:13</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Revisited: This year marked 10 years since the UK chose to leave the EU. In a series of interviews with key players from both sides, Kiran Stacey looks back on the Brexit vote that changed the country for ever. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/1898">Politics Weekly</source>
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		<title>‘I worry about our daughters’: Bridget Phillipson on online misogyny</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1709401</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Racism and misogyny are becoming normalised as a result of rightwing politics and the ‘cesspit’ of social media, says Labour’s Bridget Phillipson. In an extended interview, the minister for women and equalities and new party chair sits down with Kiran Stacey to talk about her fears for British society, the climate crisis, what Burnham is really doing differently from Starmer, and whether her party can beat Reform. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 20 Aug 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>‘I worry about our daughters’: Bridget Phillipson on online misogyny</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Guardian</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>33:16</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Racism and misogyny are becoming normalised as a result of rightwing politics and the ‘cesspit’ of social media, says Labour’s Bridget Phillipson. In an extended interview, the minister for women and equalities and new party chair sits down with Kiran Stacey to talk about her fears for British society, the climate crisis, what Burnham is really doing differently from Starmer, and whether her party can beat Reform. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/1898">Politics Weekly</source>
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		<title>Revisited: The Andy Burnham I know – Today in Focus podcast</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1707578</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Today in Focus host and former north of England editor Helen Pidd has watched Andy Burnham’s career for years, and here she talks to his friends, colleagues and mentors to find out more about his rise to power. This episode was originally broadcast on 16 July. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 17 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Revisited: The Andy Burnham I know – Today in Focus podcast</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Guardian</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>37:10</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Today in Focus host and former north of England editor Helen Pidd has watched Andy Burnham’s career for years, and here she talks to his friends, colleagues and mentors to find out more about his rise to power. This episode was originally broadcast on 16 July. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/1898">Politics Weekly</source>
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		<title>Farage wins Clacton byelection, but was it worth it?</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1707272</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nigel Farage has won the Clacton byelection he triggered by resigning from the seat because he wanted to allow voters to ‘stick two fingers up at the entire establishment’. The Reform UK leader’s political finances were under investigation at the time. That process has now resumed, posing the risk of another byelection if Farage is found to have broken the rules. Has his party emerged stronger or weaker as a result of the byelection? And what next for Reform UK and its leader? Alexandra Topping and Rowena Mason discuss the fallout, and what it means. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 14 Aug 2026 15:54:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Farage wins Clacton byelection, but was it worth it?</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Guardian</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>23:40</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Nigel Farage has won the Clacton byelection he triggered by resigning from the seat because he wanted to allow voters to ‘stick two fingers up at the entire establishment’. The Reform UK leader’s political finances were under investigation at the time. That process has now resumed, posing the risk of another byelection if Farage is found to have broken the rules. Has his party emerged stronger or weaker as a result of the byelection? And what next for Reform UK and its leader? Alexandra Topping and Rowena Mason discuss the fallout, and what it means. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/1898">Politics Weekly</source>
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		<title>Revisited: Andy Burnham apologises for Labour’s stance on Gaza – podcast</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1705467</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[In July, Andy Burnham told the Guardian’s political editor, Pippa Crerar, that Labour ‘didn’t get it right’ on Gaza. He apologised for the party’s slow response in calling for a ceasefire, but stopped short of describing what was happening on the ground as genocide. This is an edited version of Pippa’s conversation with colleague Kiran Stacey. The original episode was published on 9 July. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 10 Aug 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Revisited: Andy Burnham apologises for Labour’s stance on Gaza – podcast</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>22:51</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In July, Andy Burnham told the Guardian’s political editor, Pippa Crerar, that Labour ‘didn’t get it right’ on Gaza. He apologised for the party’s slow response in calling for a ceasefire, but stopped short of describing what was happening on the ground as genocide. This is an edited version of Pippa’s conversation with colleague Kiran Stacey. The original episode was published on 9 July. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Heatwave Britain: why are politicians so slow to act?</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1704761</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[As another summer of extreme heat rumbles on, warnings about excess deaths, ageing infrastructure and potential food shortages are growing louder. So how well prepared is the UK to cope, both now and in the years ahead? Jessica Elgot and Alexandra Topping examine why politicians have been so slow to act. Plus, Kemi Badenoch has distanced herself from the former neo-Nazi turned Tory council candidate Joshua Bonehill-Paine, only to offer him him an advisory role instead. What was she thinking?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 06 Aug 2026 15:57:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Heatwave Britain: why are politicians so slow to act?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>28:19</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[As another summer of extreme heat rumbles on, warnings about excess deaths, ageing infrastructure and potential food shortages are growing louder. So how well prepared is the UK to cope, both now and in the years ahead? Jessica Elgot and Alexandra Topping examine why politicians have been so slow to act. Plus, Kemi Badenoch has distanced herself from the former neo-Nazi turned Tory council candidate Joshua Bonehill-Paine, only to offer him him an advisory role instead. What was she thinking?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>What chaos? Farage tries to distract with immigration plans</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1703518</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nigel Farage has promised that Reform UK would call in the navy to tackle small boat Channel crossings. Will this familiar-sounding immigration policy distract from the party’s internal problems? Plus – as we learn more about Andy Burnham’s plans for devolution, is this the biggest rewiring of the UK state since the second world war?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Aug 2026 17:46:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>What chaos? Farage tries to distract with immigration plans</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>23:16</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Nigel Farage has promised that Reform UK would call in the navy to tackle small boat Channel crossings. Will this familiar-sounding immigration policy distract from the party’s internal problems? Plus – as we learn more about Andy Burnham’s plans for devolution, is this the biggest rewiring of the UK state since the second world war?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Will we pay more tax to fund social care?</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1702304</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Andy Burnham gave a major speech on Wednesday on his plans for a national care service. He sought cross-party consensus on the issue by speaking to the Tories and Lib Dems. But not Reform UK or the Greens. On Thursday, Reform’s Robert Jenrick claimed at a press conference that the prime minister wanted a ‘death tax’. But is that what Burnham set out? Plus, Zack Polanski is under fire for a social media post. Is the Green party leader too ‘online’? Pippa Crerar and Peter Walker discuss. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Jul 2026 15:45:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Will we pay more tax to fund social care?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>24:50</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Andy Burnham gave a major speech on Wednesday on his plans for a national care service. He sought cross-party consensus on the issue by speaking to the Tories and Lib Dems. But not Reform UK or the Greens. On Thursday, Reform’s Robert Jenrick claimed at a press conference that the prime minister wanted a ‘death tax’. But is that what Burnham set out? Plus, Zack Polanski is under fire for a social media post. Is the Green party leader too ‘online’? Pippa Crerar and Peter Walker discuss. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Will Andy Burnham charm Volodymyr Zelenskyy?</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1700885</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Andy Burnham’s first overseas visitor will be the Ukrainian prime minister, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in a show of the UK’s ‘unwavering support’ for the country. But what else do we know about our new prime minister’s foreign policy? And, as Burnham sets out his ambitious plans for tackling the UK’s most intractable problems, including social care, what can he really do differently? Pippa Crerar and Jessica Elgot discuss what Burnham’s plan for change looks like. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Jul 2026 20:06:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Will Andy Burnham charm Volodymyr Zelenskyy?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>23:24</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Andy Burnham’s first overseas visitor will be the Ukrainian prime minister, Volodymyr Zelenskyy, in a show of the UK’s ‘unwavering support’ for the country. But what else do we know about our new prime minister’s foreign policy? And, as Burnham sets out his ambitious plans for tackling the UK’s most intractable problems, including social care, what can he really do differently? Pippa Crerar and Jessica Elgot discuss what Burnham’s plan for change looks like. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>All change please: Burnham rips up the Starmer playbook</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1699614</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Andy Burnham’s first week in office has seen him announce a range of measures to help people with the cost of living crisis, and scrap several of Keir Starmer’s big policies. But critics – including former Starmer ministers – are questioning how they will be funded and whether they go far enough. Pippa and Kiran look at what’s behind Burnham’s policy blitz.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 23 Jul 2026 15:52:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>All change please: Burnham rips up the Starmer playbook</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>20:29</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Andy Burnham’s first week in office has seen him announce a range of measures to help people with the cost of living crisis, and scrap several of Keir Starmer’s big policies. But critics – including former Starmer ministers – are questioning how they will be funded and whether they go far enough. Pippa and Kiran look at what’s behind Burnham’s policy blitz.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Can Andy Burnham’s cabinet fix Britain?</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1698360</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[The new prime minister has promised a ‘circuit breaker’ moment for the country, as he becomes the UK’s seventh leader since 2016. But will he be able to make the changes that are desperately needed? Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey look at how he will try to do things differently and who will be helping him in the cabinet. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 20 Jul 2026 22:56:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Can Andy Burnham’s cabinet fix Britain?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>18:15</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The new prime minister has promised a ‘circuit breaker’ moment for the country, as he becomes the UK’s seventh leader since 2016. But will he be able to make the changes that are desperately needed? Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey look at how he will try to do things differently and who will be helping him in the cabinet. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Mahmood v Miliband: who will Burnham choose for chancellor?</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1697189</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Andy Burnham will become prime minister of the UK on Monday. But he has yet to reveal any cabinet picks, and rumours suggest he still hasn’t chosen a chancellor. What do we actually know about his plans for governing? Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey chat about the new PM’s options and the likely issues on the top of his in-tray. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Jul 2026 15:49:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Mahmood v Miliband: who will Burnham choose for chancellor?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>24:31</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Reform UK triggers row over MPs’ safety</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[After Ann Widdecombe’s murder, Reform UK has criticised the Commons speaker Lindsay Hoyle and suggested its MPs are not given enough security. Pippa Crerar tells Kiran Stacey what Hoyle’s team have been telling her. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Jul 2026 18:51:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Reform UK triggers row over MPs’ safety</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>23:16</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[After Ann Widdecombe’s murder, Reform UK has criticised the Commons speaker Lindsay Hoyle and suggested its MPs are not given enough security. Pippa Crerar tells Kiran Stacey what Hoyle’s team have been telling her. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Andy Burnham apologises for Labour’s stance on Gaza</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Andy Burnham has apologised for Labour’s slow response in calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. In an exclusive interview with Pippa Crerar, he says that more pressure should be put on the Israeli government, including a ban on trade in goods with illegal settlements. Burnham also says that there is increasing evidence that war crimes appear to have been committed, but that international courts must determine this, not politicians. Plus Pippa and Kiran discuss the fallout from Nigel Farage’s shock resignation on Tuesday. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 09 Jul 2026 18:12:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Andy Burnham apologises for Labour’s stance on Gaza</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>29:05</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Andy Burnham has apologised for Labour’s slow response in calling for a ceasefire in Gaza. In an exclusive interview with Pippa Crerar, he says that more pressure should be put on the Israeli government, including a ban on trade in goods with illegal settlements. Burnham also says that there is increasing evidence that war crimes appear to have been committed, but that international courts must determine this, not politicians. Plus Pippa and Kiran discuss the fallout from Nigel Farage’s shock resignation on Tuesday. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Reform UK row: who funds Farage?</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1692863</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nigel Farage claimed he was the victim of an ‘establishment hit job’ after it was revealed he accepted money from his friend, the convicted felon George Cottrell. The parliamentary standards commissioner is currently investigating whether Farage broke the rules previously, in relation to an undisclosed gift from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne. Farage has always said the money was for personal use, and denied breaking any rules. But where does this leave him and the future of Reform UK?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 06 Jul 2026 17:09:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Reform UK row: who funds Farage?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>26:05</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Nigel Farage claimed he was the victim of an ‘establishment hit job’ after it was revealed he accepted money from his friend, the convicted felon George Cottrell. The parliamentary standards commissioner is currently investigating whether Farage broke the rules previously, in relation to an undisclosed gift from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne. Farage has always said the money was for personal use, and denied breaking any rules. But where does this leave him and the future of Reform UK?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Is Starmer deliberately leaving a mess for Burnham?</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1691848</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Keir Starmer has been accused of leaving Andy Burnham with a £4.7bn black hole in defence funding. The government announced on Tuesday the defence investment plan, complete with a £15bn boost – but nearly £5bn would have to be found by a future chancellor. Allies of Burnham have called the announcement an ‘unexploded bomb’, so what options does the PM-in-waiting have? Kiran Stacey and Jessica Elgot discuss the political fallout. Plus Kiran and Jess answer your questions on Labour, No 10 North and Burnham. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Jul 2026 14:53:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Is Starmer deliberately leaving a mess for Burnham?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>27:37</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Keir Starmer has been accused of leaving Andy Burnham with a £4.7bn black hole in defence funding. The government announced on Tuesday the defence investment plan, complete with a £15bn boost – but nearly £5bn would have to be found by a future chancellor. Allies of Burnham have called the announcement an ‘unexploded bomb’, so what options does the PM-in-waiting have? Kiran Stacey and Jessica Elgot discuss the political fallout. Plus Kiran and Jess answer your questions on Labour, No 10 North and Burnham. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Can Andy Burnham’s ‘No 10 North’ change anything?</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1690695</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Andy Burnham, the prime minister-in-waiting, has made his first major speech since becoming the MP for Makerfield. Speaking in Manchester, he said the Westminster system was ‘broken’ and that a ‘more of the same’ attitude would not work. He promised a ‘No 10 North’ as part of his proposals for devolution, the biggest council housebuilding programme since the post-war period, and ‘good growth in every postcode’. Pippa and Kiran look at what the speech tells us about Burnham’s ambitions for the economy. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 29 Jun 2026 18:51:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Can Andy Burnham’s ‘No 10 North’ change anything?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>24:21</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Andy Burnham, the prime minister-in-waiting, has made his first major speech since becoming the MP for Makerfield. Speaking in Manchester, he said the Westminster system was ‘broken’ and that a ‘more of the same’ attitude would not work. He promised a ‘No 10 North’ as part of his proposals for devolution, the biggest council housebuilding programme since the post-war period, and ‘good growth in every postcode’. Pippa and Kiran look at what the speech tells us about Burnham’s ambitions for the economy. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Brexit: An Oral History</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1689821</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[This week marked 10 years since the UK chose to leave the EU. In a series of interviews with key players from both sides, Kiran Stacey looks back on the Brexit vote that changed the country forever. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 26 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Brexit: An Oral History</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Guardian</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>46:39</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week marked 10 years since the UK chose to leave the EU. In a series of interviews with key players from both sides, Kiran Stacey looks back on the Brexit vote that changed the country forever. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/1898">Politics Weekly</source>
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		<title>Andy Burnham: who’s really got his ear?</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1689688</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[As Andy Burnham looks set to go unchallenged in his leadership bid, Labour MPs are now jostling for a position in his cabinet. Who will have his ear, and what does that tell us about his leadership?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 25 Jun 2026 16:03:00 +0200</pubDate>
				<podcast:season>0</podcast:season>
		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Andy Burnham: who’s really got his ear?</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Guardian</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>30:23</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[As Andy Burnham looks set to go unchallenged in his leadership bid, Labour MPs are now jostling for a position in his cabinet. Who will have his ear, and what does that tell us about his leadership?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/1898">Politics Weekly</source>
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		<title>Keir Starmer resigns: what now?</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1688349</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[An emotional Keir Starmer announced his resignation as prime minister and Labour leader on Monday morning, less than two years after he won a huge majority at the general election. The question now is who will replace him: will Andy Burnham sweep into No 10 uncontested? And can he make a difference where Starmer failed?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Jun 2026 17:08:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Keir Starmer resigns: what now?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>34:40</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[An emotional Keir Starmer announced his resignation as prime minister and Labour leader on Monday morning, less than two years after he won a huge majority at the general election. The question now is who will replace him: will Andy Burnham sweep into No 10 uncontested? And can he make a difference where Starmer failed?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Andy Burnham: our next Prime Minister?</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1687705</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Andy Burnham will return to Westminster as an MP, and potential challenger to Keir Starmer, after decisively beating Reform UK to win the Makerfield byelection. Kiran Stacey and Jessica Elgot chat through what happens next. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 15:32:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Andy Burnham: our next Prime Minister?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>31:44</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Andy Burnham will return to Westminster as an MP, and potential challenger to Keir Starmer, after decisively beating Reform UK to win the Makerfield byelection. Kiran Stacey and Jessica Elgot chat through what happens next. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/1898">Politics Weekly</source>
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		<title>How will the under-16s social media ban work?</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1686214</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Keir Starmer has announced his social media ban for under-16s. The proposals are tougher than expected, and include a ban on major apps such as TikTok, Instagram, X, Snapchat, YouTube and Facebook. Plus, the Makerfield byelection is on Thursday. How will team Starmer be preparing for a potential Andy Burnham win?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 15 Jun 2026 16:05:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>How will the under-16s social media ban work?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Guardian</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>29:17</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Keir Starmer has announced his social media ban for under-16s. The proposals are tougher than expected, and include a ban on major apps such as TikTok, Instagram, X, Snapchat, YouTube and Facebook. Plus, the Makerfield byelection is on Thursday. How will team Starmer be preparing for a potential Andy Burnham win?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Can politicians bring calm to Belfast?</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1685337</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[After nights of violence across Belfast this week, politicians continue to call for calm, but what else can be done to stop the violence spreading? Plus, Jessica Elgot has been to Makerfield and spoken to undecided voters on the doorstep. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Can politicians bring calm to Belfast?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Guardian</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>33:16</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[After nights of violence across Belfast this week, politicians continue to call for calm, but what else can be done to stop the violence spreading? Plus, Jessica Elgot has been to Makerfield and spoken to undecided voters on the doorstep. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>The defence secretary quits with ‘blistering’ criticism of Starmer</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1685298</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[The defence secretary has resigned over the government’s military spending plans, in another major blow for Keir Starmer. In a scathing letter to the prime minister, John Healey said the long-awaited defence investment plan ‘falls well short of what is required for defence’ and that he would have to take decisions that ‘could make Britain less safe’. Nosheen Iqbal speaks to policy editor Kiran Stacey. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 11 Jun 2026 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>The defence secretary quits with ‘blistering’ criticism of Starmer</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>12:14</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The defence secretary has resigned over the government’s military spending plans, in another major blow for Keir Starmer. In a scathing letter to the prime minister, John Healey said the long-awaited defence investment plan ‘falls well short of what is required for defence’ and that he would have to take decisions that ‘could make Britain less safe’. Nosheen Iqbal speaks to policy editor Kiran Stacey. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Zelenskyy: Putin is ‘playing games’ with Trump</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Ukrainian president says Vladimir Putin’s days are numbered. As the Russian president’s influence wanes and his war machine crumbles, Volodymyr Zelenskyy says it is important for Europe and the world to stick together. Pippa Crerar and Luke Harding speak with Zelenskyy on his most recent visit to London. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 09 Jun 2026 17:50:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Zelenskyy: Putin is ‘playing games’ with Trump</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>25:58</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The Ukrainian president says Vladimir Putin’s days are numbered. As the Russian president’s influence wanes and his war machine crumbles, Volodymyr Zelenskyy says it is important for Europe and the world to stick together. Pippa Crerar and Luke Harding speak with Zelenskyy on his most recent visit to London. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Is Keir Starmer in his ‘legacy’ era?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Keir Starmer says he will fight on as prime minister, but behind the scenes he is said to be thinking about his legacy. He’s talking this week about tech companies and the shape of a social media ban, but he is also focussed on resetting the UK’s relations with EU and defence. Pippa and Kiran discuss what his legacy might be and the role Andy Burnham has to play. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 08 Jun 2026 16:13:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Is Keir Starmer in his ‘legacy’ era?</itunes:title>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>17:16</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Keir Starmer says he will fight on as prime minister, but behind the scenes he is said to be thinking about his legacy. He’s talking this week about tech companies and the shape of a social media ban, but he is also focussed on resetting the UK’s relations with EU and defence. Pippa and Kiran discuss what his legacy might be and the role Andy Burnham has to play. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>On the byelection campaign trail with Andy Burnham</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[With three weeks to go until the Makerfield byelection, where an Andy Burnham victory could change the direction of the Labour party, Pippa Crerar joins him on the campaign trail in Wigan and Leigh, speaking to voters on their doorsteps. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 04 Jun 2026 18:55:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>On the byelection campaign trail with Andy Burnham</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>30:18</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[With three weeks to go until the Makerfield byelection, where an Andy Burnham victory could change the direction of the Labour party, Pippa Crerar joins him on the campaign trail in Wigan and Leigh, speaking to voters on their doorsteps. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>New Mandelson files: how embarrassing are they?</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1681687</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[More than 1,000 pages of emails and WhatsApp messages have been released relating to Peter Mandelson’s appointment as the UK’s ambassador to the US. The documents show Mandelson’s criticism of Keir Starmer, and his desperation to become the Oxford University chancellor – but the controversial vetting file from when he was appointed ambassador is missing. Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey explain what these files show us. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 01 Jun 2026 23:54:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>New Mandelson files: how embarrassing are they?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
				<itunes:image href="https://cdn.iono.fm/files/p20/logo_20_20250908_202329_1400.jpeg"/>
		<itunes:duration>21:19</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[More than 1,000 pages of emails and WhatsApp messages have been released relating to Peter Mandelson’s appointment as the UK’s ambassador to the US. The documents show Mandelson’s criticism of Keir Starmer, and his desperation to become the Oxford University chancellor – but the controversial vetting file from when he was appointed ambassador is missing. Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey explain what these files show us. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Tony Blair and the battle for Labour’s soul</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1680635</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Peter Walker is joined by pollster Luke Tryl of More in Common to discuss Sir Tony Blair’s intervention in the Labour leadership saga and the party’s prospects in the Makerfield byelection Please send your questions and messages for Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey to politicsweeklyuk@theguardian.com. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 28 May 2026 17:12:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Tony Blair and the battle for Labour’s soul</itunes:title>
		<itunes:season>0</itunes:season>
		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>31:32</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Peter Walker is joined by pollster Luke Tryl of More in Common to discuss Sir Tony Blair’s intervention in the Labour leadership saga and the party’s prospects in the Makerfield byelection Please send your questions and messages for Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey to politicsweeklyuk@theguardian.com. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>The byelection, Wes Streeting and Europe: your questions answered</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1679071</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Can Andy Burnham do a better job than Keir Starmer? Is Makerfield more important for Reform than Labour? Can the UK rejoin the EU? Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey answer your messages and emails. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 25 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>The byelection, Wes Streeting and Europe: your questions answered</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>23:55</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Can Andy Burnham do a better job than Keir Starmer? Is Makerfield more important for Reform than Labour? Can the UK rejoin the EU? Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey answer your messages and emails. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod]]></itunes:summary>
				<source url="https://rss.iono.fm/rss/chan/1898">Politics Weekly</source>
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		<title>Stateside with Kai and Carter – Why the fight over abortion in US isn’t finished</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1678991</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[The US supreme court has preserved nationwide access to mail-order abortion pills – for now. As Carter Sherman explains, the fight to protect this medication is far from over, as a nationwide, near-total abortion ban could be on the horizon. Carter speaks with Dr Angel Foster, co-founder of the Massachusetts Medication Abortion Access Project, who reveals how the legal battle over abortion pills has affected patients across the US – and what could happen next. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Sun, 24 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Stateside with Kai and Carter – Why the fight over abortion in US isn’t finished</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>42:35</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The US supreme court has preserved nationwide access to mail-order abortion pills – for now. As Carter Sherman explains, the fight to protect this medication is far from over, as a nationwide, near-total abortion ban could be on the horizon. Carter speaks with Dr Angel Foster, co-founder of the Massachusetts Medication Abortion Access Project, who reveals how the legal battle over abortion pills has affected patients across the US – and what could happen next. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Wes Streeting: ‘Andy Burnham doesn’t live rent free in my head’ – podcast</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1678876</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pippa Crerar sits down with Wes Streeting a week after his resignation from Keir Starmer’s cabinet. We find out what the former health secretary really thinks about Andy Burnham, where Labour has got it wrong and his vision for the leadership. Watch the full episode in video on YouTube here. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 18:01:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Wes Streeting: ‘Andy Burnham doesn’t live rent free in my head’ – podcast</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Guardian</itunes:author>
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		<itunes:duration>39:04</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pippa Crerar sits down with Wes Streeting a week after his resignation from Keir Starmer’s cabinet. We find out what the former health secretary really thinks about Andy Burnham, where Labour has got it wrong and his vision for the leadership. Watch the full episode in video on YouTube here. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Andy Burnham’s first election hurdle: Brexit</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1677086</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Andy Burnham may already be facing a tricky obstacle in his push to return to Westminster. Past comments about rejoining the EU have come back to haunt him, particularly given that the Makerfield constituency voted overwhelmingly to leave in the Brexit referendum. Plus, Wes Streeting has confirmed he will stand in any leadership contest, raising fresh questions about where all this leaves Keir Starmer. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 18 May 2026 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Andy Burnham’s first election hurdle: Brexit</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>24:18</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Andy Burnham may already be facing a tricky obstacle in his push to return to Westminster. Past comments about rejoining the EU have come back to haunt him, particularly given that the Makerfield constituency voted overwhelmingly to leave in the Brexit referendum. Plus, Wes Streeting has confirmed he will stand in any leadership contest, raising fresh questions about where all this leaves Keir Starmer. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>NEW: Stacey Abrams on why gutting of the US Voting Rights Act is ‘evil’ – Stateside with Kai and Carter</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1676625</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[The US supreme court demolished the 1965 Voting Rights Act when they ruled in Louisiana v Callais in April that states can’t consider race in redistricting. Southern states from Tennessee to Alabama have rushed to erase majority Black districts, sparking chaos for the midterm elections. Kai Wright talks with Stacey Abrams, voting rights activist and former Georgia house minority leader, about the fallout from the decision, and why, even now, she thinks the way forward is still through engaging more voters to participate in democracy: “They have fractured communities and said we’re going to scatter these seeds. Our job is to grow.”. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Sun, 17 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>NEW: Stacey Abrams on why gutting of the US Voting Rights Act is ‘evil’ – Stateside with Kai and Carter</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Guardian</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>35:53</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The US supreme court demolished the 1965 Voting Rights Act when they ruled in Louisiana v Callais in April that states can’t consider race in redistricting. Southern states from Tennessee to Alabama have rushed to erase majority Black districts, sparking chaos for the midterm elections. Kai Wright talks with Stacey Abrams, voting rights activist and former Georgia house minority leader, about the fallout from the decision, and why, even now, she thinks the way forward is still through engaging more voters to participate in democracy: “They have fractured communities and said we’re going to scatter these seeds. Our job is to grow.”. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Is Andy Burnham about to return to Westminster?</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1676147</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Andy Burnham has announced he will attempt to return to Westminster after the Labour MP Josh Simons said he will vacate his Makerfield seat in order for Burnham to run in a byelection. It follows a day of breaking news in which the health secretary, Wes Streeting, resigned, saying he has lost confidence in the prime minister, and Angela Rayner announced she had been cleared by the HMRC. Where does this leave Keir Starmer, the leadership of the Labour party, and the country?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 14 May 2026 22:16:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Is Andy Burnham about to return to Westminster?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>26:51</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Andy Burnham has announced he will attempt to return to Westminster after the Labour MP Josh Simons said he will vacate his Makerfield seat in order for Burnham to run in a byelection. It follows a day of breaking news in which the health secretary, Wes Streeting, resigned, saying he has lost confidence in the prime minister, and Angela Rayner announced she had been cleared by the HMRC. Where does this leave Keir Starmer, the leadership of the Labour party, and the country?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Labour plotters v stubborn Starmer: will he resign? – Today in Focus: The Latest</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1675195</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Tensions are running high in Westminster as Keir Starmer has told his cabinet he’s not going anywhere. But with several ministers quitting the government, and more than 80 MPs calling for him to go, how much longer has he got? Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian’s political editor, Pippa Crerar. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 12 May 2026 20:30:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Labour plotters v stubborn Starmer: will he resign? – Today in Focus: The Latest</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>11:31</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Tensions are running high in Westminster as Keir Starmer has told his cabinet he’s not going anywhere. But with several ministers quitting the government, and more than 80 MPs calling for him to go, how much longer has he got? Lucy Hough speaks to the Guardian’s political editor, Pippa Crerar. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>A messy day for Starmer: is Labour ungovernable?</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1674759</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Keir Starmer kicked off the day with a speech aimed at persuading MPs against launching any kind of leadership challenge. By lunchtime, Angela Rayner was speaking at the CWU conference calling for Andy Burnham to return. In the afternoon the list of MPs calling on him to resign was slowly creeping up but no challenge has materialised. Why is the Labour party in such a muddle over Starmer?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 11 May 2026 21:54:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>A messy day for Starmer: is Labour ungovernable?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>36:40</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Keir Starmer kicked off the day with a speech aimed at persuading MPs against launching any kind of leadership challenge. By lunchtime, Angela Rayner was speaking at the CWU conference calling for Andy Burnham to return. In the afternoon the list of MPs calling on him to resign was slowly creeping up but no challenge has materialised. Why is the Labour party in such a muddle over Starmer?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Reform UK gains at Labour’s expense in local elections</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[It has been a crushing set of local and devolved elections for Labour, with Reform UK making huge gains across the country and the Greens winning in London. Keir Starmer is under pressure to announce a timeline for his departure – yet he insists he will not walk away. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 08 May 2026 18:53:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Reform UK gains at Labour’s expense in local elections</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>33:29</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[It has been a crushing set of local and devolved elections for Labour, with Reform UK making huge gains across the country and the Greens winning in London. Keir Starmer is under pressure to announce a timeline for his departure – yet he insists he will not walk away. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Can the Greens and Reform win big in London? podcast</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[This week Politics Weekly is on the road with the Greens in Hackney and Reform UK in Bromley ahead of the local elections to see why people are turning their backs on the traditional parties in London. This episode was recorded on Monday 26th and Tuesday 27th April.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 04 May 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Can the Greens and Reform win big in London? podcast</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>34:02</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week Politics Weekly is on the road with the Greens in Hackney and Reform UK in Bromley ahead of the local elections to see why people are turning their backs on the traditional parties in London. This episode was recorded on Monday 26th and Tuesday 27th April.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Will Reform dominate the local and devolved elections?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pippa Crerar is joined by the election analyst Prof Rob Ford to look at the upcoming local and devolved elections. Will Reform dominate across England? Can the Greens remove Labour’s longstanding hold over London? And will the nationalists win in Scotland and Wales?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Apr 2026 18:21:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Will Reform dominate the local and devolved elections?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>34:14</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pippa Crerar is joined by the election analyst Prof Rob Ford to look at the upcoming local and devolved elections. Will Reform dominate across England? Can the Greens remove Labour’s longstanding hold over London? And will the nationalists win in Scotland and Wales?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Will this be another nightmare week for Keir Starmer?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Keir Starmer is facing another tumultuous week. His former chief of staff Morgan McSweeney will be grilled in front of MPs on Tuesday over the Peter Mandelson vetting scandal, there are rumours that Labour MPs are working out how to transition Starmer out of power and the prime minister might be forced to appear in front of the privileges select committee to defend himself against accusations he misled parliament. How long can this go on?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Apr 2026 15:46:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Will this be another nightmare week for Keir Starmer?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>33:01</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Keir Starmer is facing another tumultuous week. His former chief of staff Morgan McSweeney will be grilled in front of MPs on Tuesday over the Peter Mandelson vetting scandal, there are rumours that Labour MPs are working out how to transition Starmer out of power and the prime minister might be forced to appear in front of the privileges select committee to defend himself against accusations he misled parliament. How long can this go on?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Has Starmer’s sacking of Olly Robbins backfired?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[After Keir Starmer’s statement to the Commons and gripping evidence from the sacked top civil servant Olly Robbins, Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey talk about how the story of Peter Mandelson’s vetting for his job as UK ambassador to the US, which was first broken by the Guardian last Thursday, has unfolded this week. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 23 Apr 2026 17:43:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Has Starmer’s sacking of Olly Robbins backfired?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>35:08</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[After Keir Starmer’s statement to the Commons and gripping evidence from the sacked top civil servant Olly Robbins, Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey talk about how the story of Peter Mandelson’s vetting for his job as UK ambassador to the US, which was first broken by the Guardian last Thursday, has unfolded this week. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Judgment day for Starmer?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Keir Starmer has updated the House of Commons on what he knew, and when, in regard to Peter Mandelson’s vetting for the post of UK ambassador to the US. Was what the PM said enough to convince his party and the public that he should not resign?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 20 Apr 2026 22:16:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Judgment day for Starmer?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>25:40</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Keir Starmer has updated the House of Commons on what he knew, and when, in regard to Peter Mandelson’s vetting for the post of UK ambassador to the US. Was what the PM said enough to convince his party and the public that he should not resign?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Is Keir Starmer ‘complacent’ on defence?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Keir Starmer has hit back at Labour peer George Robertson’s criticisms about defence funding. Why has the government been slow to prioritise defence and what trade-offs is Keir Starmer willing to make in order to increase spending?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 16 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Is Keir Starmer ‘complacent’ on defence?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:author>Guardian</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>30:11</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Keir Starmer has hit back at Labour peer George Robertson’s criticisms about defence funding. Why has the government been slow to prioritise defence and what trade-offs is Keir Starmer willing to make in order to increase spending?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Hormuz, Hungary and the UK shifting closer to the EU</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[After 16 years in power in Hungary, Viktor Orbán has been defeated, marking a huge shift in the European Union. Meanwhile, Keir Starmer has defended potential legislation that will align the UK with European rules – without a vote in parliament. Plus the government confirms the UK will not support Donald Trump’s planned blockade of the strait of Hormuz, but what will it offer instead?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:33:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Hormuz, Hungary and the UK shifting closer to the EU</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>20:05</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[After 16 years in power in Hungary, Viktor Orbán has been defeated, marking a huge shift in the European Union. Meanwhile, Keir Starmer has defended potential legislation that will align the UK with European rules – without a vote in parliament. Plus the government confirms the UK will not support Donald Trump’s planned blockade of the strait of Hormuz, but what will it offer instead?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Trump and the Middle East: can Starmer do anything?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Keir Starmer and the UK government are scrabbling to keep up with Trump’s fast-changing position on Iran and the Middle East. While a two-week ceasefire is in place, how long will it hold for? Peter Walker and Alexandra Topping look at what happens now. And, with the local election campaign under way, how are the different parties responding to the conflict?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 09 Apr 2026 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Trump and the Middle East: can Starmer do anything?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>28:16</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Keir Starmer and the UK government are scrabbling to keep up with Trump’s fast-changing position on Iran and the Middle East. While a two-week ceasefire is in place, how long will it hold for? Peter Walker and Alexandra Topping look at what happens now. And, with the local election campaign under way, how are the different parties responding to the conflict?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>The Greens, Reform and the end of two-party politics?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[In part two of our interview, Kiran Stacey speaks to the political scientist Prof Rob Ford about the voters Labour and the Conservatives are losing to the Greens and Reform, and how May’s elections could play out. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 06 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>The Greens, Reform and the end of two-party politics?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>24:07</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In part two of our interview, Kiran Stacey speaks to the political scientist Prof Rob Ford about the voters Labour and the Conservatives are losing to the Greens and Reform, and how May’s elections could play out. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Labour’s mistakes: is it too late to turn things around?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[In part one of a special two-part interview, Kiran Stacey talks to the political scientist Prof Robert Ford about Labour’s so-called ‘landslide win’, the long-lasting impact of Brexit on our politics, and the lessons that should have been learned from the 2024 election. Is it now too late for Starmer to turn things around?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 02 Apr 2026 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Labour’s mistakes: is it too late to turn things around?</itunes:title>
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		<title>How will the Iran war play at the ballot box in May?</title>
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					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 30 Mar 2026 15:22:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>How will the Iran war play at the ballot box in May?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>20:27</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Wes Streeting: ‘I don’t want to see Keir challenged in May’</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Wes Streeting gave a speech outlining his performance on the NHS and plans for the future. Was this his unofficial leadership pitch? Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey sit down with the health secretary to find out. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 25 Mar 2026 22:56:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Wes Streeting: ‘I don’t want to see Keir challenged in May’</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>31:11</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Trump rows back on strait of Hormuz threat – what next?</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1659234</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[The US president has extended by five days his deadline to ‘hit and obliterate’ Iran’s power stations and energy infrastructure if Tehran does not allow shipping to move freely. Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss what is behind this change of tone and the impact the uncertainty will have on the cost of living in the UK. Plus, with just over six weeks until the local elections, they talk through what to watch as the results come in. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 23 Mar 2026 17:28:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Trump rows back on strait of Hormuz threat – what next?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>24:44</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The US president has extended by five days his deadline to ‘hit and obliterate’ Iran’s power stations and energy infrastructure if Tehran does not allow shipping to move freely. Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss what is behind this change of tone and the impact the uncertainty will have on the cost of living in the UK. Plus, with just over six weeks until the local elections, they talk through what to watch as the results come in. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Off Duty: The Crime</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[On the evening of 29 December 2011, Officer Clifton Lewis was moonlighting as a security guard at a Chicago minimart when two men walked in. They shot Lewis several times, then took off with his gun and police star. A week later, police had their suspects: four men affiliated with a gang called the Spanish Cobras. For hours, under intense police questioning, they all said they didn’t do it. But that didn’t seem to matter. This is episode one of Off Duty, an investigation by the Guardian’s Melissa Segura. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 21 Mar 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Off Duty: The Crime</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>26:35</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[On the evening of 29 December 2011, Officer Clifton Lewis was moonlighting as a security guard at a Chicago minimart when two men walked in. They shot Lewis several times, then took off with his gun and police star. A week later, police had their suspects: four men affiliated with a gang called the Spanish Cobras. For hours, under intense police questioning, they all said they didn’t do it. But that didn’t seem to matter. This is episode one of Off Duty, an investigation by the Guardian’s Melissa Segura. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Do the Conservatives have a problem with Muslims?</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1658099</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[At the launch of the Conservative local elections campaign on Thursday, Peter Walker asked Kemi Badenoch about her shadow justice secretary’s claim that Muslims praying in Trafalgar square was an ‘act of domination’. Her answer did not clarify the party’s position. Peter discusses with Lexy Topping the problems this kind of culture war may bring the Conservatives. Plus, are Sadiq Khan’s comments on the EU and Angela Rayner’s return to the spotlight a new headache for Keir Starmer?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Mar 2026 18:19:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Do the Conservatives have a problem with Muslims?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>23:51</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[At the launch of the Conservative local elections campaign on Thursday, Peter Walker asked Kemi Badenoch about her shadow justice secretary’s claim that Muslims praying in Trafalgar square was an ‘act of domination’. Her answer did not clarify the party’s position. Peter discusses with Lexy Topping the problems this kind of culture war may bring the Conservatives. Plus, are Sadiq Khan’s comments on the EU and Angela Rayner’s return to the spotlight a new headache for Keir Starmer?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Can Starmer avoid being drawn into the US-Iran war?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The PM says the UK will not be dragged into wider war in the Middle East and pledges support for households struggling to pay for heating oil. Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey talk about what the government is doing to support people during the cost of living crisis and the fallout from the war. Plus a look at Brussels as the government works on another EU-reset to create closer ties. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 16 Mar 2026 16:45:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Can Starmer avoid being drawn into the US-Iran war?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>25:45</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The PM says the UK will not be dragged into wider war in the Middle East and pledges support for households struggling to pay for heating oil. Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey talk about what the government is doing to support people during the cost of living crisis and the fallout from the war. Plus a look at Brussels as the government works on another EU-reset to create closer ties. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>How damaging are the Mandelson files for Starmer?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[As the first tranche of documents relating to the hiring of Peter Mandelson are released, how bad will the fallout be for Keir Starmer and the government? Pippa Crerar is joined by Peter Walker to discuss. Plus, the fuel duty row that Rachel Reeves thought she could avoid. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 12 Mar 2026 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>How damaging are the Mandelson files for Starmer?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>25:50</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Is the UK government prepared for oil price hikes?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Oil prices have already shot up thanks to the US-Israeli war in Iran. But what is the economic fallout likely to be? Will interest rates rise? What about inflation? Could the cost of borrowing increase – and by how much? Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss how the cost of living might be hit and the political implications of that. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 09 Mar 2026 15:39:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Is the UK government prepared for oil price hikes?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>23:57</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Oil prices have already shot up thanks to the US-Israeli war in Iran. But what is the economic fallout likely to be? Will interest rates rise? What about inflation? Could the cost of borrowing increase – and by how much? Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss how the cost of living might be hit and the political implications of that. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Has Starmer been too weak on Iran?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The UK prime minister has defended his stance on the war in the Middle East amid growing pressure from Cyprus, Bahrain and the UAE. John Harris, Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss whether he has shown strength or weakness. Plus: the home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, has announced her controversial asylum plans. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 05 Mar 2026 21:03:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Has Starmer been too weak on Iran?</itunes:title>
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		<title>How is Britain supporting US airstrikes in Iran?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss Keir Starmer’s announcement that British bases in the UK and in the Chagos Islands would be used by the US in their strikes in Iran. Their use is for ‘limited defensive purposes’ but is that enough to stop Britain being dragged further into war? What is the extent of the UK’s involvement in the Middle East war?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 02 Mar 2026 19:15:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>How is Britain supporting US airstrikes in Iran?</itunes:title>
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		<title>No more safe seats: the Greens take Gorton and Denton</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[In a stunning setback for Labour, the Green party has decisively won the Gorton and Denton byelection, with Reform UK finishing second. Does this result signal the end of Labour’s safe seats? And could it mark the beginning of the end for Keir Starmer? John Harris, Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey unpack the fallout – and explore what might happen next. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 27 Feb 2026 18:39:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>No more safe seats: the Greens take Gorton and Denton</itunes:title>
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		<title>Send provision and student loans: will Labour’s changes backfire?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[As the dust settles on the government’s landmark changes to children’s special educational needs and disabilities provision, what will their impact really be on young people, their families and schools? John Harris and Kiran Stacey look at what we know so far. And, a growing backlash from graduates over student loan payments, led by the influential consumer champion Martin Lewis, is causing a headache the government was not anticipating. Why did they overlook this and what changes could be made?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 26 Feb 2026 17:48:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Send provision and student loans: will Labour’s changes backfire?</itunes:title>
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		<title>Major changes to the Send system - can the government win over MPs and parents?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss the government’s long-awaited plans for the special educational needs and disabilities system. Can the controversial overhaul convince parents and MPs? Plus, the latest on the Gorton and Denton byelection. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 23 Feb 2026 19:04:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Major changes to the Send system - can the government win over MPs and parents?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>24:03</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Farage’s Fab Four: will Jenrick end Reform’s ‘one-man band’? – Politics Weekly</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Reform UK has this week announced its ‘shadow cabinet’. But with a familiar cast of former Conservative ministers, can Nigel Farage shake off claims that his ‘one-man band’ is little more than a Tory 2.0 project? Kiran Stacey and Peter Walker discuss what the appointments reveal about Reform’s policy direction. Plus: who is Antonia Romeo, the newly appointed cabinet secretary? Please send your questions and messages for Pippa Crerar, Kiran Stacey and John Harris to politicsweeklyuk@theguardian.com. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 19 Feb 2026 17:06:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<title>Blue Labour, ‘Manchesterism’ and Lords reform: your questions answered</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[What is Blue Labour? Can Andy Burnham’s ‘Manchesterism’ be replicated elsewhere? And is the two-party system over in British politics? In a special episode, Pippa and Kiran take your questions. Please keep sending them to politicsweeklyuk@theguardian.com. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 09:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Blue Labour, ‘Manchesterism’ and Lords reform: your questions answered</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>24:58</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Zombie Labour: Starmer staggers on</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[After a week when it seemed all but over for Keir Starmer, John, Pippa and Kiran unpack how the prime minister survived – and what it means for Labour in the long run. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 12 Feb 2026 17:53:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Zombie Labour: Starmer staggers on</itunes:title>
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		<title>Starmer survives Sarwar’s putsch, for now</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Keir Starmer’s future as prime minister suffered another major blow when the Scottish Labour leader, Anas Sarwar, called for him to go. With the cabinet rallying around him, the PM seems to be safe for now, but for how much longer? Pippa and Kiran look at what might happen next Please send your questions and messages for Pippa Crerar, Kiran Stacey and John Harris to politicsweeklyuk@theguardian.com. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 09 Feb 2026 23:38:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Starmer survives Sarwar’s putsch, for now</itunes:title>
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		<title>The Mandelson Scandal: has Starmer finally lost control? – Politics Weekly</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[As Starmer apologises for believing Mandelson’s ‘lies’, just how damaging will the latter’s links to Jeffrey Epstein be for the PM’s own reputation? John Harris and Kiran Stacey discuss the latest. Plus, the mood on the ground from the Gorton and Denton byelection Why this Manchester byelection is a lesson in 21st century politics – video Please send your questions and messages for Pippa Crerar, Kiran Stacey and John Harris to politicsweeklyuk@theguardian.com. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 05 Feb 2026 19:30:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>The Mandelson Scandal: has Starmer finally lost control? – Politics Weekly</itunes:title>
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		<title>Mandelson, Epstein and what Labour knew when</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Peter Mandelson has resigned his Labour party membership after new details of his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein came to light. But why did Labour ever decide to appoint him as US ambassador? Pippa and Kiran chat through what No 10 knew and when. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 02 Feb 2026 17:23:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Mandelson, Epstein and what Labour knew when</itunes:title>
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		<title>What happened when Starmer met Xi Jinping?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Keir Starmer held talks with the Chinese leader Xi Jinping this week and proclaimed Britain should have a more ‘sophisticated’ relationship with China. Pippa Crerar, who was with the prime minister on the trip, tells Kiran Stacey what all this means. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 29 Jan 2026 18:09:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>What happened when Starmer met Xi Jinping?</itunes:title>
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		<title>Matt Goodwin becomes Reform UK candidate, and Esther Ghey on banning social media</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Reform UK has announced Matt Goodwin as its candidate for the hotly anticipated Gorton and Denton byelection. John Harris and Kiran Stacey discuss his chances. Plus, John speaks to Esther Ghey about why the government should back a social media ban for under-16s. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 28 Jan 2026 18:34:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Matt Goodwin becomes Reform UK candidate, and Esther Ghey on banning social media</itunes:title>
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		<title>Burnham blocked: Has Starmer messed up?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Labour party has once again been plunged into turmoil after the NEC blocked Andy Burnham from standing in the Gorton and Denton byelection. Will the row quickly fade, or does it risk piling further pressure on the prime minister? Meanwhile, Pippa Crerar will be joining Keir Starmer on his trip to China – but can he focus on diplomacy abroad, or will the Westminster psychodrama continue to overshadow the visit?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 26 Jan 2026 15:06:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Burnham blocked: Has Starmer messed up?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>20:08</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Taco Thursday: Trump climbs down on Greenland tariffs</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[John Harris is joined by Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey to discuss Donald Trump’s climbdown on tariffs over his move to buy Greenland. Plus, Labour MP Andrew Gwynne is to stand down, which could open the way for Andy Burnham to take his seat. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 22 Jan 2026 16:41:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Taco Thursday: Trump climbs down on Greenland tariffs</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>32:52</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Ditch Nato and dump Trump: Zack Polanski’s foreign policy</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Leader of the Green party, Zack Polanski, tells Pippa and Kiran that Nato is over and the UK should consider expelling the US from British military bases. Plus he explains why he isn’t worried about billionaires leaving the country. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 20 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Ditch Nato and dump Trump: Zack Polanski’s foreign policy</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>33:56</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Starmer: ‘We don’t want a trade war’</title>
		<link>https://iono.fm/e/1636417</link>
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		<description><![CDATA[Keir Starmer has held an emergency press conference in response to Donald Trump’s tariff threats over Greenland. Pippa and Kiran discuss what the UK prime minister said and how it may be received. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 19 Jan 2026 15:19:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Starmer: ‘We don’t want a trade war’</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>24:51</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Keir Starmer has held an emergency press conference in response to Donald Trump’s tariff threats over Greenland. Pippa and Kiran discuss what the UK prime minister said and how it may be received. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Badenoch sacks Jenrick: who will win the fight for the right?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Sacked, suspended and the whip removed – Kemi Badenoch announced in spectacular fashion that Robert Jenrick was booted out of the Tory party for plotting to defect. John Harris and Kiran talk about how this will play out. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 15 Jan 2026 15:48:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Badenoch sacks Jenrick: who will win the fight for the right?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>22:30</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Sacked, suspended and the whip removed – Kemi Badenoch announced in spectacular fashion that Robert Jenrick was booted out of the Tory party for plotting to defect. John Harris and Kiran talk about how this will play out. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>X rated: Ofcom investigates Grok</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Ofcom has launched an investigation into X over its AI tool Grok – but what does it mean when the platform is widely used by the government? Plus, Pippa and Kiran discuss Nadhim Zahawi’s defection to Reform UK, and why it could both help and hinder the party. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 12 Jan 2026 14:52:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>X rated: Ofcom investigates Grok</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>18:41</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Kidnapping and chaos: welcome to Trump’s world</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[In just one week Venezuela’s president was kidnapped by the US, Donald Trump talked of needing Greenland, the UK and France agreed to deploy troops in Ukraine if a peace deal was reached, and two oil tankers were seized with help from the UK. Is this the new world order – or lack thereof? John Harris and Kiran Stacey are joined by the Guardian’s defence and security editor, Dan Sabbagh, to find out. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 08 Jan 2026 17:55:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Kidnapping and chaos: welcome to Trump’s world</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>32:59</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[In just one week Venezuela’s president was kidnapped by the US, Donald Trump talked of needing Greenland, the UK and France agreed to deploy troops in Ukraine if a peace deal was reached, and two oil tankers were seized with help from the UK. Is this the new world order – or lack thereof? John Harris and Kiran Stacey are joined by the Guardian’s defence and security editor, Dan Sabbagh, to find out. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Is Starmer’s silence on Venezuela worth it?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pippa and Kiran discuss the mounting pressure on Keir Starmer to condemn the US capture of Nicolás Maduro. The prime minister is keen to walk the diplomatic tightrope but at what cost to his reputation globally and within his own party?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 05 Jan 2026 15:22:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Is Starmer’s silence on Venezuela worth it?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>27:22</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Revisited: How the Beatles helped my autistic son find his voice</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[In this podcast from 4 April, John Harris speaks to Today in Focus about how music helped him connect with his son, James. Harris tells Helen Pidd what he has learned about the way some autistic people experience music, and how songs opened up the world for James. Plus, they discuss the challenges and stereotypes autistic people still face. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 01 Jan 2026 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Revisited: How the Beatles helped my autistic son find his voice</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>29:54</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Starmer v Starmer: why is the former human rights lawyer so cautious about defending human rights? – from The Audio Long Read</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Many of his supporters hoped the prime minister would restore the UK’s commitment to international law. Yet Labour’s record over the past year has been curiously mixed By Daniel Trilling. Read by Simon Darwen. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 29 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Starmer v Starmer: why is the former human rights lawyer so cautious about defending human rights? – from The Audio Long Read</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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		<itunes:duration>47:19</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Many of his supporters hoped the prime minister would restore the UK’s commitment to international law. Yet Labour’s record over the past year has been curiously mixed By Daniel Trilling. Read by Simon Darwen. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Best of: Angela Rayner, Nicola Sturgeon, Catherine Ashton and Andy Burnham – podcast</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey look back at some of their best interviews of 2025. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<podcast:episode>0</podcast:episode>
						<itunes:title>Best of: Angela Rayner, Nicola Sturgeon, Catherine Ashton and Andy Burnham – podcast</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>14:52</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey look back at some of their best interviews of 2025. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Review of 2025: another fine mess?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[John Harris, Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey look back at the biggest political moments of 2025, and discuss what 2026 might bring. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 18 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Review of 2025: another fine mess?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>51:32</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[John Harris, Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey look back at the biggest political moments of 2025, and discuss what 2026 might bring. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>John Crace on his book, The Bonfire of the Insanities</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 15 Dec 2025 18:52:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>John Crace on his book, The Bonfire of the Insanities</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>41:42</itunes:duration>
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		<title>The Birth Keepers: I choose this – episode one</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Free Birth Society was selling pregnant women a simple message. They could exit the medical system and take back their power. By free birthing. But Nicole Garrison believes FBS ideology nearly cost her her life. This is episode one of a year-long investigation by Guardian journalists Sirin Kale and Lucy Osborne Listen to the full series from The Guardian Investigates podcast. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Sat, 13 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>The Birth Keepers: I choose this – episode one</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
		<itunes:author>Guardian</itunes:author>
					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>37:00</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Farage under attack: will it damage Reform UK?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[John Harris speaks to Yinka Bankole about his treatment as a nine-year-old at Dulwich college when Nigel Farage was a prefect. Plus, Kiran Stacey and John discuss whether Reform UK supporters will start to feel uneasy about the allegations of racism against Farage. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 11 Dec 2025 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Farage under attack: will it damage Reform UK?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:episode>0</itunes:episode>
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					<itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType>
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		<itunes:duration>34:25</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[John Harris speaks to Yinka Bankole about his treatment as a nine-year-old at Dulwich college when Nigel Farage was a prefect. Plus, Kiran Stacey and John discuss whether Reform UK supporters will start to feel uneasy about the allegations of racism against Farage. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Starmer meets Zelenskyy: is a new peace plan possible?</title>
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					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 08 Dec 2025 16:30:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Starmer meets Zelenskyy: is a new peace plan possible?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>24:24</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Could Reform UK and the Tories merge?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nigel Farage was handed a £9m donation this week, amid reports he said elsewhere that a deal with the Conservatives before the general election was ‘inevitable’. John Harris speaks to Kiran Stacey about what this means for Reform UK. They also discuss David Lammy’s plan to scrap some jury trials, and answer questions from Politics Weekly UK listeners. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 04 Dec 2025 16:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Could Reform UK and the Tories merge?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>34:40</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Can Keir Starmer save Rachel Reeves?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pippa and Kiran discuss the prime minister’s speech on Monday and ask whether it will take attention away from allegations that the chancellor misled the public with her budget statements. Plus: chaos at Your Party’s first conference. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 01 Dec 2025 17:54:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Can Keir Starmer save Rachel Reeves?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>29:13</itunes:duration>
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		<title>The budget: Labour’s big tax and spend gamble</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[John Harris, Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey give their reactions to the chancellor’s autumn budget. Has Rachel Reeves done enough to silence her critics?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 26 Nov 2025 19:35:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>The budget: Labour’s big tax and spend gamble</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>28:07</itunes:duration>
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		<title>A make-or-break week for the UK government</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[It is finally budget week, so Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss the context of Rachel Reeves’s big moment and how high the stakes are. Plus, Kiran talks about what happened behind the scenes of his trip to Johannesburg with Keir Starmer, including how talks over the Ukraine peace plan unfolded. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 24 Nov 2025 15:38:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>A make-or-break week for the UK government</itunes:title>
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		<title>How dangerous are Labour’s asylum plans?</title>
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					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 19 Nov 2025 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>How dangerous are Labour’s asylum plans?</itunes:title>
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		<title>Labour’s risky asylum pitch – podcast</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey look at radical plans from the home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, to tackle the ‘out of control’ asylum system. Plus, has the briefing row only made Keir Starmer’s rivals more coordinated?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 17 Nov 2025 15:35:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<title>Why is the Labour party in such a mess?</title>
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					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 12 Nov 2025 18:10:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<title>Can the BBC survive this crisis?</title>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 10 Nov 2025 16:48:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<title>Nicola Sturgeon on leadership, scandal and trolling the trolls</title>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 07 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<title>The chancellor’s impossible choice: economic necessity or political disaster?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[John Harris speaks to the Guardian’s economics editor, Heather Stewart, about the unenviable choice facing Rachel Reeves. What price will she pay if she raises the basic rate of income tax for the first time in half a century? Meanwhile, has language and policy that would once have been confined to the far-right fringe entered mainstream politics? Sunder Katwala, the director of the thinktank British Future, joins John to discuss whether racist rhetoric can be pushed back to the margins Send your thoughts and questions to politicsweeklyuk@theguardian.com. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 06 Nov 2025 07:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>The chancellor’s impossible choice: economic necessity or political disaster?</itunes:title>
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		<title>What does Faragenomics look like?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Nigel Farage promised to set out his fiscal stall in a major speech in the City of London, but what did he actually say? Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss Farage’s retreat from its election promise to cut £90bn of taxes, his failure to commit to the pensions triple lock and his desire to woo the wealthy. Meanwhile, Rachel Reeves continues to labour on the autumn budget. What’s going on behind the scenes? Send your thoughts and questions to politicsweeklyuk@theguardian.com. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 03 Nov 2025 21:14:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<itunes:duration>26:13</itunes:duration>
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		<title>‘The centre cannot hold’: John Curtice on the collapse of two-party politics</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[No one likes being unpopular, so you could forgive both of the UK’s main political parties for wanting to look away when another damning poll dropped this week. Support for both parties has never been so low at the same time, the Green party is seeing record support and Reform UK continues to top the popularity contest. Does recent polling really suggest the end of the two-party hegemony? King of the pollsters John Curtice helps Politics Weekly UK read the runes. And, in the run-up to the budget next month, Keir Starmer has given the strongest indication yet that tax rises may be on the way, while immigration dominates headlines and the escaped sex offender whose case sparked protests at the Bell hotel in Epping is sent back to Ethiopia – with £500 in his back pocket. Pippa Crerar is joined by the Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff to discuss the government’s game of immigration whack-a-mole and the consequences Labour could face if it breaks its manifesto pledge not to raise key taxes.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 30 Oct 2025 20:34:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>‘The centre cannot hold’: John Curtice on the collapse of two-party politics</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>34:06</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[No one likes being unpopular, so you could forgive both of the UK’s main political parties for wanting to look away when another damning poll dropped this week. Support for both parties has never been so low at the same time, the Green party is seeing record support and Reform UK continues to top the popularity contest. Does recent polling really suggest the end of the two-party hegemony? King of the pollsters John Curtice helps Politics Weekly UK read the runes. And, in the run-up to the budget next month, Keir Starmer has given the strongest indication yet that tax rises may be on the way, while immigration dominates headlines and the escaped sex offender whose case sparked protests at the Bell hotel in Epping is sent back to Ethiopia – with £500 in his back pocket. Pippa Crerar is joined by the Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff to discuss the government’s game of immigration whack-a-mole and the consequences Labour could face if it breaks its manifesto pledge not to raise key taxes.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Immigration system in crisis: sky-high hotel bills and a convict on the loose</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Another week, another immigration crisis. A powerful parliamentary committee has accused the Home Office – both for this government and the last – of squandering billions of pounds on asylum accommodation and overseeing a “failed, chaotic and expensive” system. The report came days after the barely believable revelation that the convicted sex offender who sparked protests at the Bell hotel in Epping was accidentally let out of prison on Friday instead of being deported. He is now back in custody. Pippa Crerar and Eleni Courea discuss the ongoing firefighting at the Home Office and its impact on the public consciousness. Plus, what now for Labour after a crushing defeat in Caerphilly and the election of its new deputy leader, Lucy Powell? Finally, we go back to the China spy row – will this be the week the mystery is cracked open? • Send your thoughts and questions to politicsweeklyuk@theguardian.com. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 27 Oct 2025 18:45:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<itunes:duration>26:25</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Labour collapse in Caerphilly: the byelection that points to the future of UK politics</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Labour’s electoral dominance in Caerphilly, deep in the party’s Welsh heartlands, has collapsed while Reform UK and Plaid Cymru have hoovered up votes. On a visit to the south Rhymney Valley ahead of a historic byelection, John Harris finds a polarised community, reminiscent of the final days of the European referendum contest. Kiran Stacey joins him to discuss the significance of the Caerphilly byelection, how it is being fought on the ground and online, and what it tells us about the future of UK politics. Plus, we look at problems facing the grooming gangs inquiry as a fourth survivor quits and the prime minister brings in the trusted trouble-shooter Louise Casey to try to shore up the process. And finally, Labour’s deputy leadership contest comes to a close … at last • Send your thoughts and questions to politicsweeklyuk@theguardian.com. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 22 Oct 2025 20:11:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Labour collapse in Caerphilly: the byelection that points to the future of UK politics</itunes:title>
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		<title>The budget, the black hole and the Brexit blame game</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Rachel Reeves is facing difficult choices before her second budget next month and has been busy preparing the ground. In a significant shift in the government’s narrative, Reeves has – at last – stressed the long-term damage done to the UK economy by Brexit. Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss the options available to the chancellor and whether the pivot to blaming Brexit will convince the public. Plus, what a foul-mouthed meeting tells us about Reform, why the imminent result of Labour’s deputy leader contest matters, and what parliament can do about Prince Andrew. Send your thoughts and questions to politicsweeklyuk@theguardian.com. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 20 Oct 2025 18:20:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>The budget, the black hole and the Brexit blame game</itunes:title>
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		<title>Trump’s fragile peace plan: what next for Gaza?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[As the Gaza ceasefire continues to hold, what road lies ahead in the peace process? John Harris speaks to the Guardian’s diplomatic editor, Patrick Wintour. Plus, what is at the heart of the Chinese spying case row? Why has Rachel Reeves changed her tone when it comes to Brexit? What’s behind the Green party’s surge in membership? And should Labour follow Zack Polanski’s lead in taking the fight to Reform? Kiran Stacey joins John to discuss. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 15 Oct 2025 21:06:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Trump’s fragile peace plan: what next for Gaza?</itunes:title>
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		<title>Gaza ceasefire: what is the UK’s role?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[All eyes are on the Middle East where there have been emotional scenes in Israel as hostages were released, while tens of thousands of Palestinians are able to return to the ruins of their homes in Gaza. As global leaders, including Donald Trump and Keir Starmer, meet for a peace summit, Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss the UK’s role in securing the ceasefire and in the next phases of the peace plan. Plus, what has Tony Blair’s contribution been to the ceasefire, and what part could he play in future? -- Send your thoughts and questions to politicsweeklyuk@theguardian.com. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 13 Oct 2025 17:16:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<title>Labour’s Bridget Phillipson on Gaza, child poverty and the deputy leadership race</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey speak to the education secretary and Labour deputy leadership candidate Bridget Phillipson about the plan for a ceasefire in Gaza, as well as why she is pushing the prime minister and chancellor to get rid of the two-child limit on benefits. Plus, she explains why she believes she is the best candidate to become the next deputy leader of the Labour party. And, we hear her thoughts on Keir Starmer’s leadership and how Labour should take on Nigel Farage and the rise of Reform. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 09 Oct 2025 18:24:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<title>Tax cuts, jokes and pig-wrestling: Badenoch’s attempt to save her job</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Conservative leader used her conference speech to announce plans to scrap stamp duty and launch an attack on Labour, but why was there so little mention of the biggest threat facing her party? And will her performance be enough to stave off leadership rival Robert Jenrick? Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey talk through the speech and ask where the Conservatives go from here. Plus, they speak to Luke Tryl from More in Common about whether any moments from conference season have moved the dial in British politics -- Send your thoughts and questions to politicsweeklyuk@theguardian.com. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 08 Oct 2025 18:21:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Tax cuts, jokes and pig-wrestling: Badenoch’s attempt to save her job</itunes:title>
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		<title>Make-or-break week for Badenoch</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey are at the Conservative party conference in Manchester, where Kemi Badenoch is trying to convince disgruntled Tory MPs to hold their nerve. But how much longer will the party give her to turn things around? Plus, they discuss the government’s plans to give police more powers to stop protests --- Send your thoughts and questions to politicsweeklyuk@theguardian.com. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 06 Oct 2025 17:10:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Make-or-break week for Badenoch</itunes:title>
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		<title>Starmer takes the gloves off in fight with Farage</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The Prime Minister has used his conference speech to take aim at Nigel Farage, warning that Reform UK offers only ‘division and decline’ while promising ‘renewal’ and ‘decency’ under Labour. John Harris, Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey talk through the speech and ask if it could help to turn things around for Keir Starmer. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Tue, 30 Sep 2025 20:09:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Starmer takes the gloves off in fight with Farage</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>36:41</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Andy Burnham live in conversation</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey sit down with the mayor of Greater Manchester live at the Labour party conference in Liverpool. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 29 Sep 2025 19:50:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Andy Burnham live in conversation</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>51:09</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey sit down with the mayor of Greater Manchester live at the Labour party conference in Liverpool. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Kent, where the politics of small boats and asylum has exploded</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The conversation about asylum and immigration is at the centre of British politics, and nowhere more so than in Kent. This week, John Harris is on the road in a special episode looking at both sides of the immigration story: hearing from the newly elected Reform UK council, and asking what life is actually like for people who come here in search of asylum. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Fri, 26 Sep 2025 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Kent, where the politics of small boats and asylum has exploded</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>45:02</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[The conversation about asylum and immigration is at the centre of British politics, and nowhere more so than in Kent. This week, John Harris is on the road in a special episode looking at both sides of the immigration story: hearing from the newly elected Reform UK council, and asking what life is actually like for people who come here in search of asylum. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Labour’s Lucy Powell: ‘We’ve taken our progressive voters for granted’</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[John Harris is joined by the Labour MP Lucy Powell, a former cabinet minister who is a running for deputy leadership of the party, to discuss why the government is failing to stem the surge in support for Reform and whether a change in tactics could help Keir Starmer take on Nigel Farage. Plus, how certain is the prime minister’s future? And how would Powell work with Starmer if she becomes deputy leader. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 25 Sep 2025 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Labour’s Lucy Powell: ‘We’ve taken our progressive voters for granted’</itunes:title>
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		<title>What does the UK recognising Palestinian statehood really mean?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss the UK’s recognition of Palestine as a state. With the US and Israel criticising the move, what will it mean for the war in Gaza, and for diplomacy? Plus, what do we know about the split at the top of Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana’s new leftwing party? And Pippa has the latest from the Liberal Democrat conference in Bournemouth ---- Send your thoughts and questions to politicsweeklyuk@theguardian.com. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 22 Sep 2025 16:27:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>What does the UK recognising Palestinian statehood really mean?</itunes:title>
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		<title>Trump on tour: pomp, pageantry and politics</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Donald Trump is back on UK soil for his ‘unprecedented’ second state visit. Will the US president’s trip help to distract from Keir Starmer’s challenges at home? Or could it leave the prime minister even more exposed? Kiran Stacey asks the columnist and Politics Weekly America host, Jonathan Freedland Send your thoughts and questions to politicsweeklyuk@theguardian.com. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 17 Sep 2025 19:13:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Trump on tour: pomp, pageantry and politics</itunes:title>
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		<title>Could Trump’s visit be a useful distraction for Starmer?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss the fallout from Keir Starmer’s handling of the sacking of the US ambassador, Peter Mandelson. And with growing questions about whether the prime minister can survive, they ask whether Donald Trump’s state visit to the UK might actually be a welcome distraction for the government -- Send your thoughts and questions to politicsweeklyuk@theguardian.com. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 15 Sep 2025 18:13:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Could Trump’s visit be a useful distraction for Starmer?</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>23:31</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss the fallout from Keir Starmer’s handling of the sacking of the US ambassador, Peter Mandelson. And with growing questions about whether the prime minister can survive, they ask whether Donald Trump’s state visit to the UK might actually be a welcome distraction for the government -- Send your thoughts and questions to politicsweeklyuk@theguardian.com. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Will the UK ever rejoin the EU?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey speak to the minister for EU relations, Nick Thomas-Symonds, about the fallout from Brexit and our relationship with the European Union. Plus, we hear his thoughts on Keir Starmer’s leadership and how Labour should take on Nigel Farage and the rise of Reform –– Send your thoughts and questions to politicsweeklyuk@theguardian.com. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Fri, 12 Sep 2025 12:03:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Will the UK ever rejoin the EU?</itunes:title>
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		<title>Starmer’s Mandelson mess and deputy leadership damage</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[As the race to replace Angela Rayner as Labour’s deputy leader exposes tensions within the party, John Harris speaks to the former transport secretary Louise Haigh about what she thinks Keir Starmer should do to get back on track, and whether he will survive until the next election. Plus, Pippa Crerar joins John to discuss the mounting pressure on the prime minister over Peter Mandelson’s links to Jeffrey Epstein, and why Boris Johnson is in hot water after a Guardian investigation raised serious questions about whether he broke ethics and lobbying rules.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 10 Sep 2025 21:06:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Starmer’s Mandelson mess and deputy leadership damage</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>34:33</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[As the race to replace Angela Rayner as Labour’s deputy leader exposes tensions within the party, John Harris speaks to the former transport secretary Louise Haigh about what she thinks Keir Starmer should do to get back on track, and whether he will survive until the next election. Plus, Pippa Crerar joins John to discuss the mounting pressure on the prime minister over Peter Mandelson’s links to Jeffrey Epstein, and why Boris Johnson is in hot water after a Guardian investigation raised serious questions about whether he broke ethics and lobbying rules.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Reshuffle, Rayner resignation and rift with the unions: a big week for Labour</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss the fallout from Angela Rayner’s resignation and Keir Starmer’s subsequent cabinet reshuffle. Why has Rayner’s departure raised concerns among union leaders? Who could become the next deputy Labour leader? And, what does the reshuffle tell us about the direction of travel for the government? Plus, Pippa and Kiran reflect on Reform UK’s conference and the challenges ahead for Nigel Farage. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 08 Sep 2025 17:14:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Reshuffle, Rayner resignation and rift with the unions: a big week for Labour</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>28:52</itunes:duration>
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		<title>What’s feeding the rise of Reform? On the road in Birmingham</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[John Harris is at the Reform UK conference, asking how this once insurgent party came to dominate the political mainstream. And he speaks to people in Birmingham to find out what the rise of Nigel Farage’s party tells us about the state of the country Send your questions and thoughts to politicsweeklyuk@theguardian.com. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Sun, 07 Sep 2025 15:56:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>What’s feeding the rise of Reform? On the road in Birmingham</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>36:21</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[John Harris is at the Reform UK conference, asking how this once insurgent party came to dominate the political mainstream. And he speaks to people in Birmingham to find out what the rise of Nigel Farage’s party tells us about the state of the country Send your questions and thoughts to politicsweeklyuk@theguardian.com. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Flags, flats and Labour in trouble (again)</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[It’s the first week back after summer recess and Labour is already in trouble, with the deputy prime minister, Angela Rayner, referring herself to the standards watchdog over underpaying tax on her flat. Meanwhile, Keir Starmer and his ministers have been proclaiming their love of British flags as they struggle to compete with Reform UK. John Harris speaks to the Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff and policy editor Kiran Stacey Send your questions and thoughts to politicsweeklyuk@theguardian.com. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 03 Sep 2025 18:25:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Flags, flats and Labour in trouble (again)</itunes:title>
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		<title>Starmer’s back-to-school headaches – podcast</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey are back, talking through all of the challenges the government faces as MPs return to Westminster. Plus, they discuss the prime minister’s shake-up of his Downing Street team. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 01 Sep 2025 17:44:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Starmer’s back-to-school headaches – podcast</itunes:title>
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		<title>No going back: Nigel Farage’s immigration plan</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[In a major speech this week, Reform UK set out how it would lower immigration. With controversial plans to deport hundreds of thousands of migrants and scrap key human rights protections, Nigel Farage described immigration as a ‘scourge’ and an ‘invasion’. Was this a watershed moment in the way politicians talk about small boat crossings? And what is Labour’s response? The Guardian’s policy editor Kiran Stacey asks the deputy political editor Jessica Elgot. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Wed, 27 Aug 2025 18:04:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>No going back: Nigel Farage’s immigration plan</itunes:title>
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		<title>A year of hate: what I learned when I went undercover with the far right – from The Audio Long Read</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Working for Hope Not Hate, I infiltrated an extremist organisation, befriended its members and got to work investigating their political connections Written and read by Harry Shukman Find more from The Audio Long Read here Read the text version here Adapted from Year of the Rat: Undercover in the British Far Right, published by Chatto &amp; Windus. To support the Guardian, order your copy at guardianbookshop.com. Delivery charges may apply. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 25 Aug 2025 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<title>Revisited: A day on the frontline of England’s social care crisis</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[An ageing population, a funding squeeze and a recruitment crisis have taken England’s adult social care system to breaking point. In this episode, recorded and first published in March, John Harris visited Greater Manchester to find out what a day in the life of a care worker looked like and whether it was too late to save this vital service. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 21 Aug 2025 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Revisited: A day on the frontline of England’s social care crisis</itunes:title>
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		<title>How does woke start winning again? – from The Audio Long Read</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[British progressives have suffered major setbacks in recent years, in both public opinion and court rulings. Was a backlash inevitable, and are new tactics needed? By Gaby Hinsliff. Read by Carlyss Peer Find more from The Audio Long Read here Read the text version here. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 18 Aug 2025 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>How does woke start winning again? – from The Audio Long Read</itunes:title>
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		<title>Our list of the summer’s best culture picks</title>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 14 Aug 2025 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<title>Your questions answered: opinion polls and celebrity politicians</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[You asked, we answered. In this special episode, Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey sit down to chat through some of the questions you’ve sent to us. Fancy another one? We’d love to hear from you. Our email address is politicsweekly@theguardian.com. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2025 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Your questions answered: opinion polls and celebrity politicians</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>33:30</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[You asked, we answered. In this special episode, Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey sit down to chat through some of the questions you’ve sent to us. Fancy another one? We’d love to hear from you. Our email address is politicsweekly@theguardian.com. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Dale Vince on net zero, Gaza and why he’s still backing Labour</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[John Harris is joined by the eco-activist, entrepreneur and political donor Dale Vince to chat through his journey from new age traveller to renewable energy millionaire and major backer of the Labour party. Plus, he discusses why he believes business holds the key to solving the climate emergency, and what he thinks the government should be doing to stop the war in Gaza. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 06 Aug 2025 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Dale Vince on net zero, Gaza and why he’s still backing Labour</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>34:17</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Catherine Ashton on the UK’s role in a changing world</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey sit down in a special episode with peer Catherine Ashton to hear from the former EU commissioner and trade negotiator on what she makes of an increasingly unstable world. Find out what it’s like to be in a room with world leaders including Benjamin Netanyahu, Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin …. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 04 Aug 2025 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Catherine Ashton on the UK’s role in a changing world</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>31:15</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Summer riots: what have we learned a year on?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[This week marks a year since the murder of three young girls in Southport became a catalyst for riots that spread to many parts of the UK. With scenes of unrest at hotels housing asylum seekers in recent weeks, have we learned anything from the events of last year? John Harris is joined by Dame Sara Khan, the former counter-extremism commissioner and government adviser on social cohesion, and Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff to discuss how last summer’s violence exposed the fragility of many communities – and what can be done to tackle today’s rising tensions.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Thu, 31 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<itunes:duration>39:29</itunes:duration>
		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[This week marks a year since the murder of three young girls in Southport became a catalyst for riots that spread to many parts of the UK. With scenes of unrest at hotels housing asylum seekers in recent weeks, have we learned anything from the events of last year? John Harris is joined by Dame Sara Khan, the former counter-extremism commissioner and government adviser on social cohesion, and Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff to discuss how last summer’s violence exposed the fragility of many communities – and what can be done to tackle today’s rising tensions.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>Angela Rayner on lessons learned from Labour’s first year</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey speak to Angela Rayner about Labour’s first year in government and the challenges ahead. The deputy prime minister reveals the issue that keeps her awake at night, reflects on why voters are frustrated with Labour, what she thinks the party can do about it, and how it’s planning to take the fight to Reform. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 28 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Angela Rayner on lessons learned from Labour’s first year</itunes:title>
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		<itunes:duration>37:11</itunes:duration>
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		<title>Gaza: if the UK won’t act now, then when?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[As hundreds of thousands of people face starvation in Gaza, this week the foreign secretary, David Lammy, joined a chorus of global condemnation over Israel’s actions, describing the killing of innocent civilians seeking food and water as grotesque. But when will his words be followed by action? John Harris speaks to the UN’s special rapporteur on Palestine, Francesca Albanese. Plus, will the Tory reshuffle do anything to take the wind out of Nigel Farage’s sails? The Guardian’s senior political correspondent, Peter Walker, joins John to discuss. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Wed, 23 Jul 2025 20:33:00 +0200</pubDate>
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		<itunes:summary><![CDATA[As hundreds of thousands of people face starvation in Gaza, this week the foreign secretary, David Lammy, joined a chorus of global condemnation over Israel’s actions, describing the killing of innocent civilians seeking food and water as grotesque. But when will his words be followed by action? John Harris speaks to the UN’s special rapporteur on Palestine, Francesca Albanese. Plus, will the Tory reshuffle do anything to take the wind out of Nigel Farage’s sails? The Guardian’s senior political correspondent, Peter Walker, joins John to discuss. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod]]></itunes:summary>
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		<title>The big stink: will new watchdog clean up our waterways?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss the government’s plans to overhaul the water industry. Will they be able to clean up the waterways of England and Wales and what could it mean for bills? Plus, what is Keir Starmer’s latest move to help restore public trust in politics? And, as MPs break for summer, Pippa and Kiran hand out their end-of-year awards …. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Mon, 21 Jul 2025 16:54:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>The big stink: will new watchdog clean up our waterways?</itunes:title>
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		<title>Will the Afghan data leak cover up be a gift for Reform UK?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[The revelation that the government concealed a huge story about the resettlement of people from Afghanistan after their lives were put at risk by a data breach has left Westminster reeling. So why was it allowed to be kept secret for so long? And what could the fallout be? The Guardian’s political correspondent Kiran Stacey joins John Harris to discuss. Plus, Harris speaks to Ed Miliband, the energy security and net zero secretary, about his plans to tackle the climate crisis, why it’s becoming a culture war issue, and how to combat that. And, what does the public really think about net zero? Harris asks Sophie Stowers, a pollster from More in Common. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
					<category>News</category>
				<pubDate>Thu, 17 Jul 2025 06:00:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Will the Afghan data leak cover up be a gift for Reform UK?</itunes:title>
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		<title>Have tax rises become inevitable?</title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey look at how Rachel Reeves will try to reassure her party and the country about the state of the economy in a major speech this week. Also, how does the government plan to convince the public – and other MPs - to embrace net zero measures? Plus, as details of Donald Trump’s second state visit are confirmed, why won’t he be addressing the UK parliament?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
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				<pubDate>Mon, 14 Jul 2025 14:18:00 +0200</pubDate>
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						<itunes:title>Have tax rises become inevitable?</itunes:title>
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		<description><![CDATA[Only a week after the government was forced to retreat on benefits reform, there’s now controversy over its plans for children with special educational needs and disabilities (Send). John Harris speaks to Kate Cox, a parent of two children with special needs, about why there’s such concern about the plans. Plus, with NHS doctors going on strike again and small boat crossings reaching a record high, how can the government get out of this mess? John speaks to the political correspondent and fellow host of Politics Weekly, Kiran Stacey. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
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		<description><![CDATA[Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss why backbenchers and campaigners are already gearing up for another fight, this time over children’s special educational needs and disabilities (Send) support. And, could a new party on the left be a threat to Labour?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod ]]></description>
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