Sky News’ Sam Coates and Politico’s Anne McEvoy serve up their essential guide to the day in British politics. It might be PMQs and there might be a big announcement about moving civil servants out of London but this episode also looks at the day in the backrooms of Westminster. There’s more to nail down ahead of Monday’s EU summit – the announcement of a state visit for the Macrons might be a clue on where talks on things like fisheries are at. So what else is going on to prepare for next week? Plus, what’s in this morning’s story about NHS reform?
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Nigel Farage’s migration mystery
Sky News’ Sam Coates and Politico's Anne McElvoy preview how the day will play out in British politics. After Labour’s migration plans were announced yesterday, Sam and Anne reflect on the Prime Minister’s rhetoric and its populist overtones. But how authentic is it? Also, the Tories launched their own deportation bill in parliament yesterday. What’s in it and is it all a bit of a stunt? And Sam’s reflecting on his interview with Nigel Farage, where he pressed the Reform leader on a loophole in the party’s manifesto which could allow an unknown amount of people to come into the country.
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Is this Keir Starmer’s biggest week as PM?
Sky News’ Sam Coates and Politico's Anne McElvoy preview how the day will play out in British politics. Today’s the day when Keir Starmer finally reveals his big shake-up of migration laws. Sam and Anne discuss the focus on low-skilled workers that’ll be big for the social care and university sectors, and how there’s a growing concern in government that the benefits of migration are being overstated. That’s how the PM wants to start the week, but his agenda might be overshadowed by international events. The Foreign Secretary will be part of today’s efforts to make sure Putin shows up to meet Zelenskyy in Istanbul on Thursday.
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Starmer wins Trump deal race
Sky News' Sam Coates and Politico's Anne McElvoy preview how the day will play out in British politics.Overnight, reports emerged of a UK-US trade announcement being hours away. Sam and Anne discuss the significance of this political win for Sir Keir Starmer "at a time he needs it most".The pair discuss what detail is expected to be in the pact and what it means for the 'special' relationship between the two countries.Plus, the Bank of England is expected to announce a cut in interest rates. Sam and Anne ask whether things are looking up for the prime minister?
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Starmer plan challenged by Red Wall MPs
Sky News’ Sam Coates and Politico’s Anne McElvoy preview how the day will play out in British politics. As the fallout continues to grow following the local elections, Keir Starmer faces a challenge to his plan for change from his own MPs – are things going to get worse for Labour, before they get better? And while Number 10 thought the India trade deal was going to be a good news story for them, Sam and Anne disagree on its value.
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.
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