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  • No more safe seats: the Greens take Gorton and Denton

    No more safe seats: the Greens take Gorton and Denton
    Feb 27 2026
    In a stunning setback for Labour, the Green party has decisively won the Gorton and Denton byelection, with Reform UK finishing second. Does this result signal the end of Labour’s safe seats? And could it mark the beginning of the end for Keir Starmer? John Harris, Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey unpack the fallout – and explore what might happen next. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
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    39 Min.
  • Send provision and student loans: will Labour’s changes backfire?

    Send provision and student loans: will Labour’s changes backfire?
    Feb 26 2026
    As the dust settles on the government’s landmark changes to children’s special educational needs and disabilities provision, what will their impact really be on young people, their families and schools? John Harris and Kiran Stacey look at what we know so far. And, a growing backlash from graduates over student loan payments, led by the influential consumer champion Martin Lewis, is causing a headache the government was not anticipating. Why did they overlook this and what changes could be made?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
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    28 Min.
  • Major changes to the Send system - can the government win over MPs and parents?

    Major changes to the Send system - can the government win over MPs and parents?
    Feb 23 2026
    Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss the government’s long-awaited plans for the special educational needs and disabilities system. Can the controversial overhaul convince parents and MPs? Plus, the latest on the Gorton and Denton byelection. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
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    24 Min.
  • Farage’s Fab Four: will Jenrick end Reform’s ‘one-man band’? – Politics Weekly

    Farage’s Fab Four: will Jenrick end Reform’s ‘one-man band’? – Politics Weekly
    Feb 19 2026
    Reform UK has this week announced its ‘shadow cabinet’. But with a familiar cast of former Conservative ministers, can Nigel Farage shake off claims that his ‘one-man band’ is little more than a Tory 2.0 project? Kiran Stacey and Peter Walker discuss what the appointments reveal about Reform’s policy direction. Plus: who is Antonia Romeo, the newly appointed cabinet secretary? Please send your questions and messages for Pippa Crerar, Kiran Stacey and John Harris to politicsweeklyuk@theguardian.com. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
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    35 Min.
  • Blue Labour, ‘Manchesterism’ and Lords reform: your questions answered

    Blue Labour, ‘Manchesterism’ and Lords reform: your questions answered
    Feb 16 2026
    What is Blue Labour? Can Andy Burnham’s ‘Manchesterism’ be replicated elsewhere? And is the two-party system over in British politics? In a special episode, Pippa and Kiran take your questions. Please keep sending them to politicsweeklyuk@theguardian.com. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
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    25 Min.
  • Zombie Labour: Starmer staggers on

    Zombie Labour: Starmer staggers on
    Feb 12 2026
    After a week when it seemed all but over for Keir Starmer, John, Pippa and Kiran unpack how the prime minister survived – and what it means for Labour in the long run. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
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    33 Min.
  • Starmer survives Sarwar’s putsch, for now

    Starmer survives Sarwar’s putsch, for now
    Feb 9 2026
    Keir Starmer’s future as prime minister suffered another major blow when the Scottish Labour leader, Anas Sarwar, called for him to go. With the cabinet rallying around him, the PM seems to be safe for now, but for how much longer? Pippa and Kiran look at what might happen next Please send your questions and messages for Pippa Crerar, Kiran Stacey and John Harris to politicsweeklyuk@theguardian.com. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
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    27 Min.
  • The Mandelson Scandal: has Starmer finally lost control? – Politics Weekly

    The Mandelson Scandal: has Starmer finally lost control? – Politics Weekly
    Feb 5 2026
    As Starmer apologises for believing Mandelson’s ‘lies’, just how damaging will the latter’s links to Jeffrey Epstein be for the PM’s own reputation? John Harris and Kiran Stacey discuss the latest. Plus, the mood on the ground from the Gorton and Denton byelection Why this Manchester byelection is a lesson in 21st century politics – video Please send your questions and messages for Pippa Crerar, Kiran Stacey and John Harris to politicsweeklyuk@theguardian.com. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
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    31 Min.