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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
- Politics At Sam and Anne's
Political Traitors: Who can you trust?
Sam reveals there might be some Traitors style plotting going on behind the scenes in the government. But from who? And how might Keir Starmer see off this…
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Why is Keir Starmer bothering with COP?
PM Keir Starmer flies to the Brazilian rainforest for the COP30 climate conference, a trip he almost biffed off, but the surge in polling support for the Green…
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Can Rachel Reeves take back control?
The Chancellor breaks the norm by making a speech in Downing Street 22 days ahead of the budget – with everyone closely watching for what exactly she says on…
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Farage rips into Keminomics
As speculation grows as to what could and could not be included in the budget, do Reform UK have a credible and alternative plan for the economy? Sam and Anne…
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Farage vs Mahmood: who is the Terminator?
Rachel Reeves admits breaking housing rules after failing to get a licence to rent out her Dulwich home, but Keir Starmer says an apology is enough. A penny…
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The sums that might fill Rachel Reeves’ £30bn black hole
The Chancellor’s on manoeuvres – talking in a new interview about “necessary choices” around the budget. Rachel Reeves says she needs to be “candid” and…
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Poll plunge: Why has Labour sunk so low?
As Labour sinks to record lows in the latest YouGov poll, and the Chancellor wrestles with how to fill a £20billion budget gap, Keir Starmer’s government faces…
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Why Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves have both left the country
A bruising weekend for Keir Starmer: Labour loses its stronghold Caerphilly seat to Plaid Cymru in a by-election and faces fallout from the mistaken release…
Politics At Sam and Anne'sLiz Truss tells Anne that Kemi is captured by the "blob"
Could ‘Maga-fication’ change the course of British politics? Anne has been speaking to former Conservative Prime Minister, Liz Truss, who outlines several…
Politics At Sam and Anne'sWhy Keir Starmer has a people problem
With growing signs that Britain’s top civil servant will leave No10 in the coming weeks – some ask, does the Prime Minister have a problem with people? Sam and…
Politics At Sam and Anne'sIs Prince Andrew a problem for politics?
What is parliament’s role in what happens to Prince Andrew from here? With Virginia Giuffre’s book released today and new reports that he’s not paid rent on…
Politics At Sam and Anne'sSuccession: Who will be the next UK ambo to the US?
The week kicks off with a rare Monday morning cabinet meeting – but have the government managed to shake off all the stories about China? With Anne still in…
Politics At Sam and Anne'sThe real reason for Rachel Reeves' class war
Following Sam's scoop that the chancellor is considering tax rises and spending cuts in the budget – who is she actually targeting to fill the black hole? Anne…
Politics At Sam and Anne'sRachel Reeves tells Sam to prepare for tax rises
The Chancellor tells Sam – on the record – that she is considering tax rises and spending cuts ahead of a critical autumn budget. In an exclusive interview –…
Politics At Sam and Anne'sHas Kemi's stamp duty pledge flopped?
On the day, the government wants to talk about cutting ‘burdensome bureaucracy’ in the planning system – China is the story it can’t shake off again. Sam and…
Politics At Sam and Anne'sChina spy trial and the British deep state
As Israeli hostages and Palestinian prisoners are exchanged on one of the most significant days for peace in the Middle East – what role did Britain play in…
Politics At Sam and Anne'sWhy India is a taxing trip for Starmer
It’s day two of the prime minister’s trip to India - but has there been any progress towards an enhanced trade deal for the jumbo business delegation? Sam has…
Politics At Sam and Anne'sKemi Badenoch speech: Not dead yet
Sam and Anne break down Kemi Badenoch’s speech to the Conservative party conference in Manchester. The duo consider: Did she do enough to dampen the threat of…
Politics At Sam and Anne'sWhy is Starmer visiting Putin's friend?
Sam and Anne join forces 4,600 miles apart as the Prime Minister takes a jumbo trade and business delegation to India. In Mumbai, the PM is given a warm…
Politics At Sam and Anne'sRobert Jenrick vs Kemi Badenoch
Sam and Anne have done the late-night Conservative conference parties and have news from those – as well as the day ahead. It’s ‘law and order’ day in…
Politics At Sam and Anne'sIs £47bn of Tory cuts realistic?
Sam and Anne manage about three points from the “10 things you didn’t know about Mel Stride” briefing before getting onto the substance of the day. (Licenced…
Politics At Sam and Anne'sSam reveals a Tory donor defection to Reform
The Conservative party conference week starts with Sam's story about another Reform defection. Mark Gallagher donated to Kemi Badenoch's leadership campaign…
Politics At Sam and Anne'sKemi tells Anne "we are a distressed asset"
48 hours before the Conservatives arrive in Manchester (and some are joking that they hope the party enjoys its last conference), Anne’s got an interview with…
Politics At Sam and Anne'sWill Labour really leave Liverpool happy with Keir?
The Prime Minister’s speech may have settled nerves amongst his party, but has he opened a can of worms by attacking Reform? Sam and Anne assess the mood of…
Politics At Sam and Anne's‘Renew Britain’ - but did it renew Keir Starmer?
This is what Sam and Anne made of Keir Starmer’s speech to the Labour conference in Liverpool. It was an hour that was often pitched at Middle England voters…
Politics At Sam and Anne'sStarmer's future: renewal or decline?
It’s speech day for the Prime Minister but will it do the job, and can he convince conference he is the man to fix Britain? Sam and Anne look ahead to Sir Keir…
Politics At Sam and Anne'sCan Rachel Reeves clamber out of the black hole?
Rachel Reeves gets her moment in Liverpool, but Sam and Anne explain why the podium at Labour conference might be the second biggest thing of her week. By…
Politics At Sam and Anne'sIs Keir for keeps? Labour conference special
Sam and Anne have their Labour conference curtain-raiser - and wonder if Andy Burnham has gone a little bit into the rearview mirror as delegates turn up on…
Politics At Sam and Anne'sWhat does Andy Burnham want?
Is Labour’s king of the north about to challenge the Prime Minister in Westminster? After an explosive interview – the Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy…
Politics At Sam and Anne'sIs Jaguar Land Rover suffering the "curse of Starmer"?
Are we all in danger of missing the biggest story of the day? Sam ponders that as he links up with Anne to go over Westminster’s day. One of the country’s…
Politics At Sam and Anne'sEd Davey debriefed: Why so much about Nigel Farage?
Why was Ed Davey using so much of his Lib Dem conference speech to talk about Nigel Farage? And was threatening ‘Trump’s America’ becoming ‘Farage’s Britain’ a…
Politics At Sam and Anne'sIs Ed Davey the future of the Lib Dems?
What can Sir Ed Davey achieve in 55 minutes? That’s how long his speech to Lib Dem conference delegates is coming in at. Sam, who’s at the conference in…
Politics At Sam and Anne'sThe problems with Farage's big deportation plan
Reform UK announce that they would scrap indefinite leave to remain within 100 days of government but what impact will this have? Sam and Anne discuss the…
Politics At Sam and Anne'sStarmer navigates Trump minefield
After yesterday’s pomp and pageantry at Windsor, today the U.S. President gets down to business, meeting with Prime Minister - Keir Starmer - at Chequers. Sam…
Politics At Sam and Anne'sIs the Trump state visit worth it?
Donald Trump is here and his day is all about time with the King before dinner at Windsor Castle this evening. Away from the carriages and flypasts (and…
Politics At Sam and Anne'sHow to get rid of Keir Starmer?
Are some Labour skeletons about to come crashing out of the closet? Keir Starmer needs state visit week to go perfectly but it’s already had a rocky start with…
Politics At Sam and Anne'sCan Trump lift Starmer's gloom?
With less than 48 hours until U.S. President touches down on UK soil, preparations are ramping up to roll out the red carpet for Donald Trump. The duo look at…
Politics At Sam and Anne'sMandelson: what did Starmer know?
The future of Lord Peter Mandelson – the UK's ambassador to the US - hangs in the balance as more allegations emerge surrounding his communications with…
Politics At Sam and Anne'sRachel vs the blockers: Who will win?
Private concerns around the public finance black hole in Whitehall dominates the chatter, as the Chancellor aims to plug the £20-£40 billion gap ahead of the…
Politics At Sam and Anne'sCan the IMF bail out Kemi?
With 48 hours until nominations close – the race to become the new deputy leader of the Labour party is well underway. Sam and Anne discuss who are the runners…
Politics At Sam and Anne'sShabana replaces Yvette: what difference will it make?
After the Prime Minister’s reshuffle across the weekend, the new look government get to work on phase 2 of the Starmer project. Sam and Anne discuss if a…
Politics At Sam and Anne'sFarage revs up as Rayner bows out
Sam and Anne had this down as the first of our conference specials – as Nigel Farage delivered his speech to Reform delegates in Birmingham. They’re still…
Politics At Sam and Anne'sCan Keir Starmer live without Angela Rayner?
The government minister responsible for housing didn’t pay enough tax on her house. Sam and Anne let Angela Rayner’s admission sink in on this episode – aa…
Politics At Sam and Anne'sWhy is nobody talking about the ‘black hole’?
The date for the budget will be confirmed today – so Sam and Anne look at the options for Rachel Reeves’ diary with a backdrop of more market jitters. They…
Politics At Sam and Anne'sThe secret story of the reset
After the Prime Minister’s mini reshuffle of backroom staff at Number 10 yesterday, will the optics behind the scenes work? Sam and Anne discuss why the…
Politics At Sam and Anne'sWhat's behind Starmer's reset?
As MPs return to Westminster for a packed autumn term, will the Prime Minister be back with a bang? Sky News’ Sam Coates and Politico’s Anne McElvoy discuss…
Politics At Sam and Anne'sWill this be Starmer's toughest term yet?
With MPs returning to parliament in a few days, Sam and Anne look ahead to a packed autumn schedule. In the last episode of the Summer Box Set, both spill the…
Politics At Sam and Anne'sCan Labour find a solution on small boats?
More than 50,000 migrants have arrived on small boats across the English Channel since Labour came to power, but will Keir Starmer’s plan to smash the gangs…
Politics At Sam and Anne'sWill Labour get better marks on education next term?
Education, education, education' was how Tony Blair set out New Labour's priorities in the early noughties. A quarter of a century on, what story is Keir…
Politics At Sam and Anne'sIs Streeting's NHS plan an effective cure?
The government has a 10-year health plan it says can fix the NHS, but what does it look like in practical terms and when will the public see a difference? On…
Politics At Sam and Anne'sWill Starmer's Trump tactics keep paying off?
Sir Keir Starmer is a prime minister who is arguably more comfortable abroad – and has spent his first year in office putting Britain front and centre on the…
Politics At Sam and Anne'sWill Rachel Reeves’ sums ever add up?
It is arguably the number one issue facing the government – how do they get the economy thriving and growing again. Sam and Anne are joined by Sky News’…
Politics At Sam and Anne'sIs the Kemi reshuffle a Cleverly move?
We couldn’t get to recess without a reshuffle after all. Standby for movements on the Conservative frontbench today. It sounds like Sir James Cleverly is on…
Politics At Sam and Anne'sWater wars: What difference will it make?
The Government announces the “Reed Reforms” to fix Britain’s water system, but will it make a difference? Sky News’ Sam Coates and Politico’s Anne McElvoy…
Politics At Sam and Anne'sLabour suspensions: 5 reasons they might be a mistake
The Prime Minister suspends four Labour MPs for “persistent breaches of discipline” as the fallout from the welfare reforms continues. Sky News’ Sam Coates and…
Politics At Sam and Anne'sWho will take the fall for the Afghan cover-up?
Now details of the enormous accidental data breach by a British soldier that put thousands of Afghans’ lives at risk can be discussed publicly – Sam and Anne…
Politics At Sam and Anne'sCan Rachel make things cheaper?
With the Chancellor set to make a keynote speech to the City at Mansion House - are her fiscal rules as iron clad as we thought? Sky News’ Sam Coates and…
Politics At Sam and Anne'sComeback Kid: Rachel Reeves's revival plan
The Chancellor is back out on the road to start the government’s re-launch week, ahead of the parliamentary recess. In today’s episode, Sky News’ Sam Coates…
Politics At Sam and Anne'sWhy Boris's best mate is off to Reform
Ex-Conservative chairman and friend of Boris Johnson - Sir Jake Berry – is defecting to Reform UK, causing more problems for Kemi Badenoch. On today’s episode…
Politics At Sam and Anne'sCan Streeting stop the doctors strikes?
After yesterday’s royal welcome from King Charles, President Macron will get down to business today, meeting the Prime Minister for lunch, after PMQs. But, as…