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The big political issues of the day.
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Mon 23 Feb · 12:15
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Mon 23 Feb · 12:15
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Tue 24 Feb · 12:15
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Tue 24 Feb · 12:15
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The big political issues of the day.
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Mon 23 Feb · 12:15
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Mon 23 Feb · 12:15
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24/02/2026
24/02/2026
The big political issues of the day.
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Tue 24 Feb · 12:15
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Tue 24 Feb · 12:15
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Episodes Row over Downing Street briefings

Row over Downing Street briefings

The latest on Downing Street briefings, concerns over asylum seekers in hotels, and reports about payment for the UK-EU relationship 'reset'.
Duration: 44 mins First broadcast: 12:15pm 13 Nov 2025
Availability: Available for 28 days (until 13 Dec 2025)
Episodes Prime Minister's Questions

Prime Minister's Questions

Coverage of PMQs as rumours swirl that Keir Starmer could face a leadership challenge.
Duration: 1h 44m First broadcast: 11:15am 12 Nov 2025
Availability: Available for 27 days (until 12 Dec 2025)
Episodes Should smartphones be banned in schools?

Should smartphones be banned in schools?

Trump threatens to sue the BBC. And will the chancellor lift the two-child benefit cap?
Duration: 44 mins First broadcast: 12:15pm 11 Nov 2025
Availability: Available for 26 days (until 11 Dec 2025)
Episodes Restoring trust in the BBC after Sunday’s resignations

Restoring trust in the BBC after Sunday’s resignations

Political reaction to the departures of the BBC’s director general and News CEO.
Duration: 44 mins First broadcast: 12:15pm 10 Nov 2025
Availability: Available for 25 days (until 10 Dec 2025)
Episodes How to Tax Electric Cars?

How to Tax Electric Cars?

The government is considering a new tax on electric vehicles.
Duration: 44 mins First broadcast: 12:15pm 6 Nov 2025
Availability: Available for 21 days (until 06 Dec 2025)
Episodes Are we facing a worklessness crisis?

Are we facing a worklessness crisis?

The big political issues of the day.
Duration: 1h 45m First broadcast: 11:15am 5 Nov 2025
Availability: Available for 20 days (until 05 Dec 2025)
Episodes Will the Chancellor Raise Taxes in the Budget?

Will the Chancellor Raise Taxes in the Budget?

Rachel Reeves sets out her priorities for the economy in a pre-Budget speech.
Duration: 44 mins First broadcast: 12:15pm 4 Nov 2025
Availability: Available for 19 days (until 04 Dec 2025)
Episodes What is Reform UK’s Economic Policy?

What is Reform UK’s Economic Policy?

Nigel Farage sets out Reform UK's position on cutting taxes and reducing borrowing.
Duration: 44 mins First broadcast: 12:15pm 3 Nov 2025
Availability: Available for 18 days (until 03 Dec 2025)
Episodes The Chancellor admits to breaking rental rules

The Chancellor admits to breaking rental rules

What will the Renters’ Rights Act mean for landlords and tenants? Also, Rachel Reeves admits to breaking rules over renting out her property.
Duration: 45 mins First broadcast: 12:15pm 30 Oct 2025
Availability: Available for 14 days (until 29 Nov 2025)
Episodes Will Rachel Reeves introduce a mansion tax?

Will Rachel Reeves introduce a mansion tax?

The big political issues of the day.
Duration: 1h 44m First broadcast: 11:15am 29 Oct 2025
Availability: Available for 13 days (until 28 Nov 2025)
Episodes Should the UK do business with dictators?

Should the UK do business with dictators?

What will the government's Employment Rights Bill mean for the economy?
Duration: 44 mins First broadcast: 12:15pm 28 Oct 2025
Availability: Available for 12 days (until 27 Nov 2025)
Episodes Labour defeated in Caerphilly by-election

Labour defeated in Caerphilly by-election

Analysis of the asylum accommodation system, the state of Britain, and should parents be fined for term-time holidays?
Duration: 44 mins First broadcast: 12:15pm 27 Oct 2025
Availability: Available for 11 days (until 26 Nov 2025)
Episodes Can the Government stop the boats?

Can the Government stop the boats?

A migrant who was removed to France returns to the UK: Can the 'one in, one out' scheme work?
Duration: 44 mins First broadcast: 12:15pm 23 Oct 2025
Availability: Available for 7 days (until 22 Nov 2025)
Episodes Will Labour introduce a new gambling tax?

Will Labour introduce a new gambling tax?

Keir Starmer faces Prime Minister’s Questions amid speculation about next month’s Budget.
Duration: 1h 44m First broadcast: 11:15am 22 Oct 2025
Availability: Available for 6 days (until 21 Nov 2025)
Episodes Grooming gang survivors quit national inquiry

Grooming gang survivors quit national inquiry

Former prime minister Boris Johnson gives evidence to the Covid Inquiry.
Duration: 44 mins First broadcast: 12:15pm 21 Oct 2025
Availability: Available until Thu 1pm (until 20 Nov 2025)
Episodes Prince Andrew says he won’t use his royal titles

Prince Andrew says he won’t use his royal titles

Should Brexit be blamed for problems in our economy?
Duration: 44 mins First broadcast: 12:15pm 20 Oct 2025
Availability: Available until Wed 1pm (until 19 Nov 2025)
Episodes Will Labour u-turn on inheritance tax on farms?

Will Labour u-turn on inheritance tax on farms?

Are taxes going up at the Budget?
Duration: 44 mins First broadcast: 12:15pm 16 Oct 2025
Availability: Expires today 12:59pm (until 15 Nov 2025)

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