Politics Weekly UK

By: The Guardian
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  • Guardian political columnist John Harris hosts a cast of voices from up and down the country as well as across the political spectrum to analyse the week’s political news. For US Politics with Guardian columnist Jonathan Freedland, make sure to search 'Politics Weekly America' wherever you get your podcasts
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  • Starmer and the farmer’s revolt – Politics Weekly UK

    Starmer and the farmer’s revolt – Politics Weekly UK
    Nov 21 2024
    Thousands of farmers descended on Westminster this week, to protest against changes made in last month’s budget over inheritance tax. The government claim that this will affect a small minority of farms. But with slim profits and many farmers saying it will spell the end of their businesses, has the government got it wrong? The Guardian’s John Harris speaks to some of those protesting against the changes, and environmental correspondent Helena Horton Support the Guardian today: theguardian.com/politicspod. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
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    30 mins
  • China, Ukraine and the assisted dying bill – Politics Weekly Westminster

    China, Ukraine and the assisted dying bill – Politics Weekly Westminster
    Nov 18 2024
    Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss Keir Starmer’s attempts to reset the UK’s relationship with China at the G20. Plus, rows flare in the Labour party over the assisted dying bill. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
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    25 mins
  • Britain, Ukraine and the climate crisis in Donald Trump’s world – Politics Weekly UK

    Britain, Ukraine and the climate crisis in Donald Trump’s world – Politics Weekly UK
    Nov 14 2024
    After Donald Trump has announced his new defence secretary to be the former Fox News host Pete Hegseth, John Harris speaks to the Guardian’s defence and security editor, Dan Sabbagh, who is in Ukraine. Plus, at Cop29, Ed Miliband has said the green transition is unstoppable even with Trump as president. Is he right? John speaks to the former Green party leader Caroline Lucas Support the Guardian today: theguardian.com/politicspod. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
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    33 mins

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Frank and thoughtful conversations in which the host is challenged by guests and panellists to arrive at facts of a political news event.

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