Politics Unpacked

By: The Times
  • Summary

  • Hugo Rifkind unpacks the the politics of the day - and the stuff that's even more important - with the brightest brains from the Times and Sunday Times.


    You can listen to Hugo on DAB, smart speaker or app 10am-1pm Monday to Friday. If you like what you hear, then read more at http://www.thetimes.com/


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Episodes
  • The Chancellor Goes To China
    Jan 10 2025

    Rachel Reeves is in China for trade talks, despite the UK's economic woes. When should politicians give in to pressure and cancel a foreign trip?


    Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with Seb Payne and Miranda Green.


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    29 mins
  • Has Reeves Done A Truss?
    Jan 9 2025

    The pound is falling in value and government borrowing costs are rising - are the economic walls closing in on Rachel Reeves?


    Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Manveen Rana and Michael Binyon.


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    33 mins
  • PMQs Unpacked: A Leader Not A Lawyer
    Jan 8 2025

    PMQs Unpacked is back for the new year and today Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch clash over whether there should be a national inquiry into child sexual abuse by grooming gangs.


    Hugo Rifkind unpacks the exchanges from the Commons with the help of Sunday Times chief political commentator Tim Shipman and comedian Alistair Barrie.


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    45 mins

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