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Ben Wright is joined by the minister for energy and net zero, Polly Billington; shadow transport secretary, Richard Holden; and polling expert Joe Twyman. They discuss Andy Burnham's first week in power, his announcements on the cost of living and his use of social media to communicate his message. They also look ahead to an expected speech on social care and ask whether cross-party agreement can be found. Sienna Rodgers - deputy editor of The House magazine - brings additional expert insight. And Ben speaks to Dr Michael Spence - provost and president of University College London - about his efforts to encourage the art of "disagreeing well".
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Ben Wright is joined by the Labour backbencher Paul Waugh; Conservative former Cabinet minister, Sir John Whittingdale; and Hannah White - director of the Institute for Government. They discuss the imminent transfer of power from Sir Keir Starmer to Andy Burnham, potential Cabinet appointments, and the new Prime Minister's policy agenda. Rowena Mason - Whitehall editor of The Guardian - brings additional expert analysis and insight.
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Ben Wright is joined by Labour's Dame Sionbhain McDonagh; Conservative MP Sir Bernard Jenkin; Lib Dem Luke Taylor; and Gawain Towler - who sits on the board of Reform UK. The panel pay tribute to Ann Widdecombe and reflect on her career in politics and as a popular television personality. They also consider whether Nigel Farage's decision to call a by-election in Clacton could backfire. And they discuss the power of the Treasury and whether it should be broken up to create a department focused on economic growth. The programme includes an interview with Sir Howard Davies - former deputy governor of the Bank of England - about the concept of "Treasury orthodoxy". And Lizzy Buchan - political editor of the Mirror - brings additional expert insight and analysis.
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Ben Wright and guests discuss the Gaza peace plan.
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Ben Wright has all the latest from the Conservative Party Conference
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All the thrills of the Labour Party conference.
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Recognising Palestine, The Party Conferences and Patriotism.
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Ben Wright and guests present Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
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Ben Wright presents from the Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham.
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Ben Wright and guests are live at the Labour Conference in Liverpool.
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Ben Wright and guests discuss migration and missiles for Ukraine.
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Ben Wright and guests discuss the vote on winter fuel payments.
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Ben Wright and guests preview a new term in Parliament.
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Ben Wright & guests discuss Keir Starmer’s speech & Labour’s relationships with unions
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Leila Nathoo and guests discuss the impact of the riots on prisons and public sector pay.
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Nick Eardley and guests discuss the Olympics and the recent riots.
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Ben Wright and guests discuss rioting on Britain's streets.
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Ben Wright and guests discuss Joe Biden standing aside from the race for the White House.
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Ben Wright and guests discuss MPs' safety and the King's Speech.
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Ben Wright and guests discuss new Labour government's first challenges and Tories options
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Ben Wright and guests look ahead at the last few days of campaigning
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Ben Wright and guests discuss gambling on the election date and Brexit
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Ben Wright and guests discuss the election campaign and tackling the social care crisis
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Leila Nathoo and guests look ahead to the party manifestos
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Ben Wright and guests discuss TV election debates and manifestos.
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Ben Wright and guests look ahead to the first week of election campaigning.
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Ben Wright and guests discuss the infected blood scandal and the build-up to the election
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Leila Nathoo and guests discuss Natalie Elphicke's defection to Labour.
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Ben Wright and guests digest the local election results and the SNP leadership.
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Ben Wright and guests discuss a big week for the Prime Minister and political turmoil in Scotland.
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Ben Wright and guests discuss controversy over the Metropolitan Police.
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Ben Wright and guests discuss the crisis in the Middle East.
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Ben Wright and guests discuss the war in Gaza and May’s local elections.
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Ben Wright and guests discuss childcare, defence spending and workers' rights.
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Leila Nathoo and guests discuss fears of Chinese infiltration at Westminster
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Ben Wright looks ahead to the return of parliament with guests Dame Andrea Leadsom, Shadow Justice Secretary Steve Reed, Hannah White and Kate Devlin.
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Nick Watt and guests discuss Russia, ULEZ and Afghanistan.
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The big political stories with lively discussion and expert comment and analysis.
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Ben Wright and guests discuss the pros and cons of a university education.
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Ben Wright and guests discuss the migrant barge
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Nick Watt and guests discuss the future of environmental policies.
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Leila Nathoo and guests discuss the fallout from last week’s by-elections
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Ben Wright and guests look ahead to a trio of by-elections
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Ben Wright and guests discuss the US/UK relationship and the state of the economy
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Leila Nathoo and guests discuss immigration and the NHS's 75th birthday
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Ben Wright and guests discuss the turmoil in Russia.
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Ben Wright and guests debate 'partygate' and mortgage rates.
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Ben Wright and guests discuss the resignation of Boris Johnson as a Conservative MP
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Ben Wright and guests discuss the Covid Inquiry and the PM's trip to Washington
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Ben Wright and guests discuss a possible cap on some food prices
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Nick Watt and guests discuss immigration and the future of the NHS
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The big political stories with lively discussion and expert comment and analysis.
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Leila Nathoo and guests reflect on the coronation and local elections.
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Nick Watt and guests discuss the current wave of strikes and this week's local elections.
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Nick Watt and guests discuss the current wave of strikes and this weeks local elections
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Nick Watt and guests discuss the fallout from Dominic Raab's resignation
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Nick Watt and guests survey the political scene.
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Nick Watt and guests discuss the 25th anniversary of the Belfast Agreement
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Nick Watt and guests discuss events in Parliament
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Nick Watt and guests discuss new measures on anti-social behaviour.
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Nick Watt and guests discuss Boris Johnson's appearance before a parliamentary committee over Partygate, the Home Secretary's plan to send migrants to Rwanda, the Northern Ireland Protocol and this week's Budget.
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Nick Watt and guests discuss the budget and the Gary Lineker row
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Ben Wright and guests discuss new laws on small boats
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Carolyn Quinn and guests look ahead to a Northern Ireland deal
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Carolyn Quinn and guests discuss the latest brexit row
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Topical political chat with Carolyn Quinn and guests
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Carolyn Quinn and guests discuss former prime minister Liz Truss's call to cut taxes.
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Carolyn Quinn and guests discuss the sacking of Nadhim Zahawi
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Carolyn Quinn and guests discuss the hottest political topics of the week
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Carolyn Quinn and guests discuss legislation to curtail the strikes.
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Carolyn Quinn and guests discuss strikes, Ukraine and the Royals
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Carolyn Quinn and guests look back at an eventful year in politics
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Ben Wright and guests discuss strikes and housing
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Leila Nathoo and guests discuss strikes and online safety
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Carolyn Quinn and guests discuss strikes, immigration and protests.
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Carolyn Quinn and guests discuss the Chancellor's Autumn Statement
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Carolyn Quinn and guests look ahead to the autumn statement
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Carolyn Quinn and guests discuss the hottest topics in politics.
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Carolyn Quinn and guests discuss issues facing the Home Office and Black History Month
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Alex Forsyth and guests discuss the race to be Conservative leader and prime minister.
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NIck Watt and guests discuss the latest developments at the Conservative Party Conference
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NIck Watt and guests discuss the latest developments at the Conservative Party Conference
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Carolyn Quinn and guests discuss the latest from the Labour Party conference
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Carolyn Quinn and guests discuss the latest from the Labour Party conference
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Carolyn Quinn and guests discuss the latest from the Labour Party conference
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Carolyn Quinn and guests discuss last week's sombre events and the return of Parliament.
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Carolyn Quinn and guests discuss last week's sombre events and the return of Parliament.
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Carolyn Quinn and guests discuss last week's sombre events and the return of Parliament.
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Carolyn Quinn and guests reflect on a moment of national transition
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Carolyn Quinn and guests reflect on a moment of national transition
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Carolyn Quinn and guests reflect on a moment of national transition
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Carolyn Quinn and guests discuss the new Prime Minister's in-tray
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Nick Watt and guests discuss the week`s political stories
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Nick Watt and guests discuss rising energy bills and the Conservative leadership race
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Carolyn Quinn and guests discuss the cost of living crisis
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Carolyn Quinn and guests discuss the Tory leadership contest and more
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Ben Wright and guests discuss the latest on the Conservative Party leadership race.
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Carolyn Quinn and guests discuss the latest on the Conservative leader election
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Carolyn Quinn and her guests discuss the Conservative leadership contest.
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Carolyn Quinn and guests discuss the latest Westminster sleaze allegations.
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Carolyn Quinn and guests discuss Boris Johnson’s leadership, the by-election results and Scotland and a second referendum
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Carolyn Quinn and guests discuss the looming strikes
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Carolyn Quinn and guests discuss Northern Ireland, Boris Johnson and the rail strikes
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Nick Watt and guests discuss Sue Gray’s report and the Jubilee
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Carolyn Quinn and guests look ahead to the Sue Gray report
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Carolyn Quinn and guests discuss Northern Ireland
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Carolyn Quinn and guests reflect on last week's elections
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Carolyn Quinn and guests look ahead to this week's elections around the UK
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Carolyn Quinn and her guests discuss the re-election of Emmanuel Macron.
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Lewis Goodall and guests discuss politics in France and at home
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Carolyn Quinn and guests look ahead to the local elections.
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Lewis Goodall and guests discuss the cost of living crisis
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Carolyn Quinn and guests discuss the Ukraine crisis.
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Carolyn Quinn and guests discuss the Ukraine crisis
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Carolyn Quinn and guests discuss the crisis in Ukraine
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Carolyn Quinn and guests discuss Coronavirus contingencies
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The big political stories with lively discussion and expert comment and analysis. Presenter Carolyn Quinn is joined by politicians and journalists 10pm every Sunday on BBC Radio 4.
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Ben Wright and guests discuss the upcoming Sue Gray report and the Ukraine crisis.
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Carolyn Quinn and guests discuss the crisis facing Boris Johnson.
