Politics Unpacked

Andy Burnham says Britain can strike a win-win deal with Brussels to boost economic growth. But negotiating with the EU has rarely been straightforward. Is he underestimating how difficult it will be?

Lara Spirit unpacks the politics of the day with Alys Denby and Michael Binyon.
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Andy Burnham is spending the day dashing between three countries, tackling some of the biggest issues on his agenda: climate change, the UK-EU relationship and Ukraine - is he the new ‘Never Here Keir’?

Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Juliet Samuel and Matthew Syed.
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Kemi Badenoch asked punchy questions of Andy Burnham at PMQs, challenging him on his 'ludicrous' energy policy and his 10-year plan. But with Burnham a more agile and personable performer than his predecessor Keir Starmer, is Badenoch struggling to adapt?

Hugo Rifkind unpacks the action from the chamber with The Times' Chief Political Commentator Patrick Maguire and former adviser to Tony Blair and Gordon Brown, Theo Bertram.

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Kemi Badenoch has set out how she plans to cut £36 billion from the welfare bill including stopping children with behavioural disorders such as ADHD claiming disability benefits - but will people vote for this?

Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Charlotte Ivers and Andy Silvester.
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The government is expected to water down electric car targets just as world leaders gather for the latest climate summit. Is Burnham putting economic reality ahead of the push to net zero?

Hugo unpacks the politics of the day with Seb Payne and Libby Purves.
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