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Politics At Sam and Anne's
Sky News’ Sam Coates and Politico’s Anne McElvoy with what you need to know about the day ahead in British politics. All in under 20 minutes and in your feed around 7.30am. They're across the key interviews, the main stories and what the parties are saying. Whatever they're talking about, Westminster will be talking about today.
Episodes
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Budget 2026: We answer your questions
So was that it? Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy have slept on it – and are feeling the budget may have landed with a whimper rather than a bang. They weigh up the…
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Budget 2026: Sam, Anne and Ed Conway’s debrief
A breathing space budget or a look into a new bleak economic reality? Chancellor – John Healey - delivered a no thrills budget but with grim warnings on the…
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Will Andy Burnham actually like his own Budget?
It’s budget day and it’s a critical moment for Chancellor and the UK economy. So, what are the plans to ease the squeeze on household bills and the…
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Budget 2026: Cheaper gherkins but bigger bills?
It’s budget eve but can the Chancellor really deliver a ‘breathing space’ budget? With living standards under pressure, Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy explore the…
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The three hot topics splitting the cabinet
At its core will this be a John Healey or Andy Burnham budget – and will it deliver any real breathing space? With the biggest fiscal event of the year…
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Who are the losers from the Budget?
Can the government find more cuts across Whitehall to fund its NATO defence commitments? With less than a week to the budget, Treasury minister – Emma Reynolds…
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Burnham’s gas gamble: Why he's approved Jackdaw
The Jackdaw gas field has been approved by the government. Energy Secretary Miatta Fahnbulleh says the decision will support the country’s energy security and…
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Chancellor reveals Budget secrets early - but why?
John Healey’s first budget is shrouded in secrecy so how come we know he won’t be touching capital gains tax? Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy ponder whether the…
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Where's Burnham really on welfare reform?
Having more than a million young people not in education, employment or training is an “economic catastrophe” according to the prime minister. So, what will…
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The extremes of Reform: What will Farage do?
Is Reform facing another growing crisis over alleged racist, sexist and violent language within its ranks? Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy assess what the latest…
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Budget "beerlaterals": How Burnham and Healey really work
As President Zelenskyy arrives in Downing Street, is the balance of the Ukraine war shifting? Andy Burnham will reaffirm Britain’s support for Ukraine after…
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Can the Chancellor really win back business?
Reform is under pressure again - but could the coming weeks prove make-or-break for Nigel Farage’s party? With fresh undercover filming threatening to cause…
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Revealed: The Chancellor's plan to survive the Budget
With the budget barely a fortnight away, chancellor John Healey is warning of mounting economic headwinds. Can he ease the pressure on the public finances…
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Will Berlin help Britain rejoin the EU?
With conference season in the rear-view mirror, Andy Burnham jets off to Germany for his first European trip as PM - but how much do Anglo-German relations…
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Kemi Badenoch's speech: Debrief edition
She promised a “battle for the soul of the nation” – but can Kemi Badenoch turn her vision for the Conservatives into an electoral revival? In a special…
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Will Tory donors splash the cash?
It’s Kemi Badenoch’s big day at Conservative conference - but it’s not just the adoring party faithful she has to impress. Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy look at…
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Who is in charge of the budget?
The ‘Burnham Bounce’ is extending Labour’s lead in the polls – so are the Conservatives anywhere near ready to challenge? Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy unpack…
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Is Kemi abandoning the Red Wall?
Is Andy Burnham an easier opponent for the Conservatives than Keir Starmer? At Tory conference in Birmingham, Kemi Badenoch’s team sniff a chance to attack the…
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Tory conference: What will it reveal about Kemi?
As Labour attempt to reshape the political debate, can the Conservatives seize back the headlines? Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy are on the conference floor in…
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Who cares if I'm nasty - Kemi Badenoch fights back
Labour conference is over and the opposition parties are already on the attack – despite a ringing endorsement from Oasis’ Liam Gallagher. As the Conservatives…
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What the gaps in Andy Burnham’s speech reveal
A lot has been said about the prime minister’s first speech as leader to the Labour party conference. But what didn’t Andy Burnham say? Have the public…
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Risking it all: Burnham scraps the triple lock
An hour-long emotional address promising to “break the mould” of British politics – but will Britain buy Andy Burnham’s vision? In a special de-brief episode…
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What does Andy Burnham have to prove today?
It’s the new prime minister’s big day in Liverpool – but will he explain what Labour conference slogan “hope again” actually means? After a series of major…
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Can Chancellor John Healey avoid big tax rises?
Labour conference enters day two under the shadow of a suspected terror plot at RAF Fairford and whether the Iranians were involved. As Donald Trump offers his…
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Burnham: The tough decisions coming this week
A conference of pure vibes? Or is there some substance behind the Andy Burnham’s slogan of “hope”? And how will that go down with his party? As the Labour…
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Revealed: Andy Burnham’s Route to Victory
Is the Burnham bounce starting to show? Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy dig into a mega poll – projecting Labour as the largest party at the next general election…
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Has Burnham changed tack on Russia?
Is Britain about to re-engage with the world in a more meaningful way than any time in the past decade? After a frantic 24 hours in New York, Andy Burnham…
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Burnham softens up Trump - but at what cost?
How on edge will Andy Burnham feel as he prepares to meet Donald Trump? Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy assess the risks as the two met get together for the first…
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How can leaders on the ropes bounce back?
Can the Liberal Democrats withstand the political turbulence around them? As delegates gather in Brighton for their party conference, Sam Coates gauges the…
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What does a party of ex-PMs reveal?
What happens when the keys to No10 are handed back? Anne reports from a gathering of former Prime Minister’s - Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer - and reveals what…
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Why ministers paid £2m to influencers
Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy look at how political communication has changed – from Keir Starmer’s government paying influencers to promote its message, to Andy…
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Rayner v Streeting round 2
As the TUC Congress continues in Brighton, some of Labour’s big beasts have been baring their teeth – with Angela Rayner using an after-dinner speech to land…
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Why Reform’s donation will change British politics
Will a record breaking £72 million change the face of British politics? After receiving two of the biggest political donations in history - £36 million each…
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Why Burnham is making holidays more expensive
Having spent the summer trying to ease the cost of living, is a new tourist tax about to hit domestic holiday makers in the pocket? The government is giving…
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Is Andy Burnham talking about the right stuff?
There’s fallout to the UK’s move to announce sanctions on illegal Israeli settlements in the occupied West Bank. Israel is closing the UK’s consulate in…
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Inside Burnham’s big Israel gamble
Britain is about to take its toughest stance yet against Israel – but will it make a difference, or will it leave the UK isolated on the international stage?…
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Is Healey really a risk taker?
Can the chancellor deliver growth without breaking his own self-imposed fiscal rules? John Healey will set out his vision for the economy this morning, but…
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Farage falters: Sam and Anne's verdict
A launchpad for power – or a warning of problems to come for Reform UK? Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy debrief Reform UK’s biggest ever party conference and ask…
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Can "ratty" Farage get his mojo back?
As Reform UK kick off conference season in Birmingham, Nigel Farage appears to have some work to do. The party has gone from dominating the political…
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Is Burnham living in a economic dreamland?
As Andy Burnham prepares for his first Prime Minister’s Questions, he faces a gathering economic storm. With markets driving up government borrowing costs and…
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Burnham enters the political bearpit
Parliament is back and the honeymoon is over - Andy Burnham now faces his first major test as Prime Minister. The PM will make his Commons debut as he promises…
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Sam and Anne's guide to the term ahead
After a summer of setting out his stall, Andy Burnham now faces the hard task: turning ambition into action. In the last of the summer boxset, Sam Coates and…
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What will Burnham do on defence?
Is Britain ready for war? In the third instalment of Sam and Anne’s Summer Boxset, they’re joined by Sky’s Defence and Security Analyst Professor Michael…
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What will Burnham do on AI?
Artificial intelligence could transform the economy, the workplace, and even the way we think - but is Britain ready for it? And is Andy Burnham? In the second…
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What will Burnham do with the Budget?
Andy Burnham has promised to transform Britain, but can he afford it? This autumn, Chancellor John Healey will deliver the new government's first Budget, so…
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Burnham’s Blitz: Sam and Anne’s verdict
Andy Burnham has thrown the future of assisted dying into doubt. After telling Sam Coates that he does not want legislation to proceed until social care and…
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Who is Ed Miliband really listening to?
Anne shares what she's been hearing about the new top team at the Foreign Office and Ed Miliband reveals what his grandfather would have said about his new…
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When Sam met Andy
No wonder the new prime minister is feeling chipper. Labour and Reform are now neck and neck in the polls for first time in more than a year. The biggest…
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What will Burnham really change?
Andy Burnham came into office promising the biggest change in Britain for 40 years. But one week into his premiership, is Britain seeing transformation or just…
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Does Burnham need to watch what he says?
The latest policy announcement from Burnham’s new government is a 20% tax break for pubs, clubs and live music venues. That means that pub could save an…
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Is everyone on the Burnham bus?
Andy Burnham wants to talk about his new bus fare cap but, and Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy point out, there isn’t much chance to talk about anything else…
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Burnham Day 2: After the purge, the splurge
The Andy Burnham era is underway, and the new prime minister is kicking off with a bang – cutting VAT on electricity bills. He promised the country some…
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The 59th PM: What lies ahead for Burnham
The bloodless coup reaches its climax today as Andy Burnham is set to become the 59th Prime Minister of the United Kingdom - but does a new face mark a new era…
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Burnham in No10: The known unknowns
With just one day until Andy Burnham is crowned Labour leader, many are still scratching their heads – what will a Burnham government actually look like? The…
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Is Ed Miliband still in the running for Chancellor?
It’s Keir Starmer’s final PMQs so Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy wonder if he’ll get a softer side of Kemi Badenoch in the chamber today. But, as Starmer picks up…
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Blair tells Burnham: Don’t expect to be popular
Keir Starmer’s farewell tour is well underway – but is he destined to spend most of it out of the UK? With an extra day in Paris for the Bastille Day…
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What does Keir Starmer’s last week look like?
The political week starts with the shockwaves from the murder of Reform politician – Ann Widdecombe – which has put MPs security firmly back in the spotlight…
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Burnham shows his hand: Should we believe it?
The Andy Burnham era of politics is fast approaching – and the prime minister-in-waiting has finally set out some of his priorities for government. As Labour…
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A month in the spotlight? Nigel Farage’s Clacton gamble
Nigel Farage has triggered a political earthquake by quitting as an MP – but is he trying to get ahead of an inevitable scandal? Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy…
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What really worries Reform about Posh George?
After new claims about Nigel Farage’s funding arrangements, Sam Coates and Anne McElvoy discuss the bits of the new allegations which are worrying Reform…