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Matt Chorley's Urgent Questions

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Matt Chorley brings you the biggest interviews, latest news and best analysis from the heart of Westminster every weekday. It's politics, but not as you know it...

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  • Which politicians won the internet? · 38 minWhich politicians won the internet? What were Sir Patrick Stewart's politics? Will the government do anything about student loans? Who will be the MMP for Runcorn and Helsby?…
  • Why won't talk of an early election go away? · 53 minWhy won't talk of an early election go away? What happens when a vegetable becomes the story? How cool are the mosaic tiles in Parliament? Who will be the MMP for Tottenham? Matt…
  • Can we all breathe more easily after John Healey's first budget? · 24 minCan we all breathe more easily after John Healey's first budget? What will we remember this budget for? Does it give us any clues about a possible early election? Matt Chorley…
  • Will the Midterms be a whitewash for the White House? · 47 minWill the Midterms be a whitewash for the White House? What's Liz Truss's book really like? Should you be stockpiling gherkins? Who will be the MMP for Stockport? Matt Chorley…
  • Will John Healey hit the budget bullseye? · 37 minWill John Healey hit the budget bullseye? Which Chancellors drank at the despatch box? How did Pete Hegseth break Eisenhower's globe? Who will be the MMP for East Wiltshire? Matt…
  • What's in Andy Burnham's emergency stockpile? · 47 minWhat's in Andy Burnham's emergency stockpile? Does Ian Hislop have a favourite Private Eye cover? Was Rik Mayall's Alan B'stard based on Michael Portillo? Who will be the MMP for…
  • SPIN CYCLE: How easy is it to annoy the Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle? · 37 minHow easy is it to annoy the Commons Speaker Lindsay Hoyle? Who's job is it to make sure MPs have a poppy? Is there ANY limit to the Chancellor's obsession with HP Sauce? Who will…
  • Has Michael Portillo got over his "moment"? · 55 minHas Michael Portillo got over his "moment"? What did Ed Byrne think of PMQs? How do you make salt posh? Who will be the MMP for Fermanagh and South Tyrone? Matt Chorley brings…
  • Does Andy Burnham talk too much? · 42 minDoes Andy Burnham talk too much? Are we back to budget basics? How do you stop stammering being a barrier to public life? Who will be the MMP for Blaydon and Consett? Matt…
  • Who are the winners from changing how we vote? · 37 minWho are the winners from changing how we vote? How many pubs did MPs name in a single debate? Is Sarah Smith psychic? Who will be the MMP for Arundel and South Downs? Matt…
  • Should Political Editors be abolished? · 41 minShould Political Editors be abolished? Do the SNP want more oil and gas drilling? What was Anneka's biggest Challenge? Who will be the MMP for Arbroath and Broughty Ferry? Matt…
  • Spin Cycle: how do you stop loose lips from sinking ships? · 1 u 6 minSpin Cycle: how do you stop loose lips from sinking ships? Swinney v Burnham: who is winning? Did Brexit begin in 2011? Who will be the MMP for Central Suffolk and North Ipswich?…
  • What does the Chancellor need to aim his budget at? · 1 u 6 minWhat does the Chancellor need to aim his budget at? How would comedy writer Andy Hamilton rewrite PMQs? What's the best way to run a political party? Who will be the MMP for…
  • What's it like to speed date the PM? · 56 minWhat's it like to speed date the PM? Where is UK public opinion on the EU? Are pedalos a pain? Who will be the MMP for Chester South and Eddisbury? Matt Chorley brings you the…
  • Is Brexit back? · 50 minIs Brexit back? Who is using AI in the Lords? Could Soulja Boy run for president? Who will be the MMP for Bootle? Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of…
  • Spin Cycle: Is there a coup under way against Ed Davey? · 37 minSpin Cycle: Is there a coup under way against Ed Davey? Will there be a coup against Zack Polanksi? Who has the longest serving household appliance? Who will be the MMP for…
  • What's the best diplomatic approach to Donald Trump? · 47 minWhat's the best diplomatic approach to Donald Trump? When was the most boring vote in the Commons? How big is the fridge mountain? Who will be the MMP for Monmouthshire? Matt…
  • Can Kemi Badenoch keep her tax cut promises? · 50 minCan Kemi Badenoch keep her tax cut promises? Do our A-level politics students want a written constitution? Who is the fastest political park runner? Who will be the MMP for…
  • What does your supermarket say about your politics? · 42 minWhat does your supermarket say about your politics? How will Jeffrey Archer be remembered? Are Conservatives united on the triple lock? Who will be the MMP for Brigg and…
  • Can the Conservatives make themselves relevant? · 50 minCan the Conservatives make themselves relevant? What dividing lines have the Tories drawn up? Why is everyone talking about a tapestry? Who will be the MMP for Boston and…
  • Why does Zack Polanski think Labour will move his way? · 17 minWhy does Zack Polanski think Labour will move his way? What does Rhun ap Iorwerth want from Andy Burnham? Who cracked the politics of Castles? Who will be the MMP for Sutton…
  • Spin Cycle: what's the best response to Andy Burnham's speech? · 56 minSpin Cycle: what's the best response to Andy Burnham's speech? Where is blanket a banned word? What was Tony Blair's biggest rebellion? Who will be the MMP for South Down? Matt…
  • How do you pass A-Level politics? · 55 minHow do you pass A-Level politics? Where can you find "free from" food in Kabul? Is crying contagious? Who will be the MMP for Angus and Perthshire Glens? Matt Chorley brings you…
  • What are Andy Burnham's plans for the triple lock? · 47 minWhat are Andy Burnham's plans for the triple lock? Can the PM deliver on his policy packed speech? How many cabinet ministers can we fit on one episode? Matt Chorley brings you…
  • Will John Healey stand up to the oche? · 46 minWill John Healey stand up to the oche? Can you do hope on a budget? How do you describe Andy Burnham in a word? Who will be the MMP for Torridge and Tavistock? Matt Chorley…
  • How do you play John Maynard Keynes? · 32 minHow do you play John Maynard Keynes? What will dominate Labour's conference in Liverpool? How do you pull the perfect pint? Who will be the MMP for Penrith and Solway? Matt…
  • Spin Cycle: Did the PM go too far on alcohol? · 60 minSpin Cycle: Did the PM go too far on alcohol? What's the key to looking natural on camera? How do you pass A-level politics? Who will be the MMP for Queen's Park and Maida Vale?…
  • Can the Chancellor Bullseye the Budget? · 42 minCan the Chancellor Bullseye the Budget? What is the right way to run the country? Is political TV the future? Who will be the MMP for Bristol North West? Matt Chorley brings you…
  • What will Andy Burnham say to Donald Trump? · 29 minWhat will Andy Burnham say to Donald Trump? How do Lib Dems describe Davey in one word? Who did I bump into on the dodgems? Who will be the MMP for Cheltenham? Matt Chorley…
  • How much fight do Liberal Democats have? · 44 minHow much fight do Liberal Democats have? Does Sir Ed Davey need saving? What's it like to be young & yellow? Who will be the MMP for Edmonton and Winchmore Hill? Matt Chorley…
  • Why will Kemi Badenoch keep the triple lock? · 45 minWhy will Kemi Badenoch keep the triple lock? What should parents teach their children about AI? Why are men's clothes on the first floor and above? Who will be the MMP for…
  • What's it like to be in the White House with Donald Trump? · 41 minWhat's it like to be in the White House with Donald Trump? Should ties be compulsory in the House of Lords? How can newts get in the way of government? Who will be the MMP for…
  • Should a PM "do God"? · 43 minShould a PM "do God"? What is toffee-diplomacy? What colour is your politics? Who will be the MMP for Tamworth? Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of…
  • Is A.I. going to doom us all? · 45 minIs A.I. going to doom us all? Who handed Thatcher a surprise defeat in 1986? Why are men's clothes always upstairs in shops? Who will be the MMP for Amber Valley? Matt Chorley…
  • Can money buy you political happiness? · 47 minCan money buy you political happiness? What's it like being the PM's bodyguard? What's on Donald Trump's playlist? Who will be the MMP for Warwick and Leamington? Matt Chorley…
  • Why did the Assisted dying bill fail? · 30 minWhy did the Assisted dying bill fail? What does Jon Ronson think of 9/11 25 years on? Why does Andy Burnham speak so slowly? Who will be the MMP for Central Devon? Matt Chorley…
  • What was the most important vote ever? · 54 minWhat was the most important vote ever? How should you approach a tetchy interview? Who won Westminster's dog of the year? Who will be the MMP for Jarrow and Gateshead East? Matt…
  • What is the "Thicky Thicky Dumb Dumb's" guide to PMQs? · 57 minWhat is the "Thicky Thicky Dumb Dumb's" guide to PMQs? Who is the biggest Bond Market villain? How do you know what class you are? Who will be the MMP for Orpington? Matt…
  • How will the Government's West Bank sanctions work? · 48 minHow will the Government's West Bank sanctions work? What did the Romans ever do for British politics? How should you say 007? Who will be the MMP for Croydon West? Matt Chorley…
  • Can John Healey deliver the growth he's promised? · 34 minCan John Healey deliver the growth he's promised? What's happening on the right of German politics? Do the Space Force uniforms make them look like "baddies"? Who will be the MMP…
  • How is the Reform conference reacting to another alleged donations scandal? · 36 minHow is the Reform conference reacting to another alleged donations scandal? What are the vibes at conference? Why does Reform's top brass love a black velvet? Who will be the MMP…
  • Can you win on vibes alone? · 48 minCan you win on vibes alone? How do you get ready for party conference season? What's wrong with point-scoring? Who will be the MMP for Bridlington and The Wolds? Matt Chorley…
  • What did Hacker T Dog make of Andy Burnham's first PMQ's? · 48 minWhat did Hacker T Dog make of Andy Burnham's first PMQ's? What are the polls telling us about the Holborn and St Pancras by-election? Are MP's asking too many questions? Who will…
  • Will Andy Burnham wow Labour MPs? · 42 minWill Andy Burnham wow Labour MPs? Is this Keir Starmer's final U turn? How do you prepare for a first PMQs? Who will be the MMP for Beckenham and Penge? Matt Chorley brings you…
  • Why did Andy Burnham tell me that the UK is a "tinderbox?" · 34 minWhy did Andy Burnham tell me that the UK is a "tinderbox?" What did I learn went I went to see a melon farmer? How do you stop the rural brain drain? Who will be the MMP for Alyn…
  • Why does Zack Polanski think he's gone down in the polls? · 54 minWhy does Zack Polanski think he's gone down in the polls? Why's the Chancellor moved a dartboard into his Downing Street flat? Can a politician ever win a fight with a celebrity?…
  • Do the polls point to an early election? · 36 minDo the polls point to an early election? What did journalists on Air Force One know about Trump's assassination plot switcheroo? Why is one MP defending Harry Potter fans? Who…
  • Are nightclubs still important? · 42 minWhy are all the nightclubs closing? Why are members of Reform UK airing their dirty laundry in public? Will no.10 in the North be good for the UK? Who will be the MMP for…
  • If Andy Burnham was a wine - what sort of wine would he be? · 29 minIf Andy Burnham was a wine - what sort of wine would he be? Why are ducks good for dogs? Why are investigative journalists under investigation? Who will be the MMP for…
  • How do you impersonate Andy Burnham? · 42 minHow do you impersonate Andy Burnham? What's the secret to a great political memoir? What are the politics of music festivals? Who will be the MMP for Altrincham and Sale West?…

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