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The Times brings together some of the most experienced strategists in British politics to discuss what's really going on behind the big stories, and elections taking place here and around the world.
Daniel Finkelstein, Sally Morgan and Polly Mackenzie join Hugo Rifkind for an intelligent, adversarial and witty conversation every week.
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- How Talk Of An Early Election Keeps Coming Back · 39 dkWith Hugo away, Lara Spirit joins Sally, Polly and Danny to answer the crucial question after John Healey's first budget - will it help Andy Burnham win the next election? Danny…
- How Having A PM Who Gets Politics Could Save Labour · 41 dkAs Andy Burnham approaches 100 days in office, Sally, Polly and Danny discuss the value of having a leader who is actually interested in politics - unlike Keir Starmer. Will…
- How To Kick Extremists Out Of A Party · 43 dkWith the Green Party and Reform UK facing claims that they're providing a home for extremists from far left and far right, the political masterminds are looking at how to deal…
- How Kemi Badenoch's Free-Market Revival Gives The Tories Hope · 40 dkKemi Badenoch has made an unashamed pitch for voters in Middle Britain with her conference promise on inheritance tax, trying to frame the next election as a battle between…
- How Andy Burnham's Election Promises Could Backfire · 41 dkAndy Burnham has outlined his vision for the country, and in the process written a good chunk of Labour's next manifesto. But could his ambitious promises cost more than the UK…
- How Long Will Burnham's Labour Honeymoon Last? · 26 dkWe're at Labour conference, where Andy Burnham is enjoying North Korean-style levels of support from party members. But how long will it last? John Healey has warned there isn't…
- How A Hung Parliament Looks Inevitable · 42 dkThe polling company YouGov has released its latest MRP survey, and in a dramatic reversal of last year's findings it now projects a hung parliament, with Labour on top and Nigel…
- How To Spend £72m · 42 dkDoes big money win elections? As Reform UK receives record sums from billionaire donors, we look at what it will take to translate the cash into votes. The team recalls the…
- How To Bribe An Election · 41 dkDonald Trump faces accusations of bribery after promising every adult $5,000 if they vote Republican - but Danny says he advised Rishi Sunak to present tax cuts to the British…
- How Polanski's Gamble Is Make Or Break · 40 dkThere's a by-election on the way, thanks to Keir Starmer's decision to stand down as MP for Holborn and St Pancras. Green Party leader Zack Polanski wants to stand - just how…
- How Clacton Wasn't The Victory Farage Needed · 33 dkNigel Farage has seen off along list of novelty candidates to increase his majority in the Clacton by-election. The Reform UK leader says it's a resounding victory, but over…
- How To Promise Everything And Pay For It Later · 44 dkAndy Burnham’s first week in Downing Street has been full of promises - but can he keep everyone happy and still balance the books? Hugo, Sally, Polly and Danny look at the…
- How To Launch Your Premiership In Downing Street · 44 dkAndy Burnham will soon be making his first speech from Downing Street as prime minister - how will he introduce himself to the nation? The team discuss striking the right…
- How Burnham Risks Being All Things To All People · 35 dkThis week the political masterminds are answering more of your questions. Does Andy Burnham risk becoming all things to all people, and will that inevitably result in…
- How Farage Triggered A By-Election · 20 dkNigel Farage has announced his resignation as an MP, saying he will fight a 'people versus the establishment' by-election in Clacton. Is it a high risk stunt by the Reform UK…
- How To Read Burnham's Blueprint For Government · 41 dkWhat have we learned so far about Andy Burnham's plan for government? Danny has been reading his book, Head North, and thinks he's proposing a clear left turn when it comes to…
- How To Pick Your Chancellor And Cabinet · 43 dkThe team bring their years of experience inside Downing Street to the question of how Andy Burnham will construct his cabinet, and who he could pick as chancellor. After the…
- How Keir Went, And Andy Arrived · 23 dkSally and Danny join Hugo for this extra episode to examine the Keir Starmer legacy - if there is one - and ask whether Andy Burnham could be a more consequential leader than the…
- How The By-Election Result Changes Everything · 42 dkAndy Burnham has won, and won big in the Makerfield by-election - what happens next in Downing Street and the Labour Party, and what does it all mean for the next general…
- How Will The Days After The By-Election Play Out? · 41 dkWe're only a week away from the Makerfield by-election, when voters could choose the next prime minister. If Andy Burnham wins, what happens in the hours and days after he…
