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Politics Unpacked

Politics Unpacked

By: Times Radio
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Hugo Rifkind unpacks the the politics of the day - and the stuff that's even more important - with the brightest brains from the Times and Sunday Times.


You can listen to Hugo on DAB, smart speaker or app 10am-1pm Monday to Friday. If you like what you hear, then read more at http://www.thetimes.com/

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Episodes
  • Burnham Addresses The Nation

    Burnham Addresses The Nation
    Jun 29 2026

    Andy Burnham has set out his vision for spreading power across the UK, including a new "No. 10 North".


    Hugo Rifkind is joined by Patrick Maguire, Seb Payne and Joshi Herrmann to unpack the speech by the man who is almost certainly going to be prime minister within weeks.

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    21 mins
  • Has Labour Left The Country In Stasis?

    Has Labour Left The Country In Stasis?
    Jun 26 2026

    Andy Burnham is the de-facto prime minister - has the Labour Party left the country in stasis while we wait for him to arrive in Downing Street?


    And why is an immigration minister arguing in public with the home secretary, and not getting the sack?


    Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with Alys Denby and Michael Binyon.


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    33 mins
  • Burnham v Trump, Tackling Welfare and SNP Accents

    Burnham v Trump, Tackling Welfare and SNP Accents
    Jun 25 2026

    How will Andy Burnham handle Donald Trump, does he have a genuine chance to reform welfare, and should we sympathise with the SNP MP accused of faking her Scottish accent?


    Hugo unpacks the politics of the day with Fraser Nelson and Daisy McAndrew.

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    39 mins
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