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Adam Boulton and guests examine what the Prime Minister calls 'huge problems' with the coronavirus testing system as infections increase across the UK. They also discuss this week's movements on Brexit and the topic that's got much of Westminster chatting - the diaries of Sasha Swire, the wife of former Tory minister Hugo Swire, which have been serialised this week. Joining Adam this week are the...

The All Out Politics podcast returns with new issues on old favourites. Is Operation Moonshot a long-shot as the Prime Minister points to enhanced testing as a way out of the current rise in coronavirus? And what about the admission by a Cabinet minister that the government is attempting to 'break international law' by introducing a new bill to amend the UK's Brexit deal with the EU? The panel ass...

Two Russians agents release a miniature nuclear weapon in a 5-star London hotel. But former KGB spy Alexander Litvinenko is not the only victim? For the full series, search 'Polonium & the Piano Player.' From Sky News StoryCast.

In the week the Prime Minister begins a campaign to help people lose weight after the coronavirus outbreak, Adam Boulton and guests assess whether the PM's war on fat will have the desired effect. The plans include a ban on junk food advert before 9pm and clearer labelling of calories on alcoholic drinks. The panel also reveal their defining political moments of the year so far as this season of A...

Adam Boulton and guests discuss the relationship between the UK and Russia after a parliamentary report on Moscow's activities. It concluded the British government took its eye off the ball and was slow to recognise the potential threat to its democratic process. And as parliament goes into recess, they assess the dynamic of Boris Johnson versus Sir Keir Starmer after the final PMQs of this term....

Adam Boulton and guests discuss the UK's delicate relations with China and Russia after the Huawei news and claims of Russian hacking. The government's decision to remove Huawei technology from the 5G network by 2027 has added to tensions with China following the country's security crackdown in Hong Kong. That as Russia is accused of interfering in last year's general election and trying to steal...

As the economy becomes the focal point of the government's response to the coronavirus pandemic, Adam Boulton and guests examine the measures outlined by the Chancellor to boost consumer spending and jobs. They also discuss the fallout from the Prime Minister's assertion that too many care homes failed to follow the correct procedures in dealing with the virus as Labour accuse Boris Johnson of 'tr...

'National hibernation is coming to an end' according to the Prime Minister, signalling a further easing of the lockdown. Adam Boulton and guests examine the political consequences of the decision as scientists warn the move is not without its risks. They also discuss the controversy surrounding the housing secretary Robert Jenrick and his role in a planning case involving the Tory donor Richard De...

Adam Boulton and guests assess how things are going for the government in the week a Premier League footballer forced a u-turn over free school meals in England and additional lockdown measures were eased to allow non-essential shops to re-open. However, there is still no access to pubs, restaurants, theatres and hairdressers - not to mention the situation with schools. Confusion or an attempt to...

Adam Boulton and guests discuss the tension between scientific advice and political decision making over the coronavirus response. An uncomfortable dilemma for the Prime Minister as lockdown measures are gradually eased but not enough for all pupils to return to school. And what about the two-metre social distancing rule? No sign of movement on that despite the impact it will could have on the eco...

Adam Boulton guests discuss the fallout from the killing of George Floyd in America which has exposed racial fault lines and prompted protests across the US and Europe. They also reflect on the Public Health England report highlighting the disproportionate impact of Covid-19 on black, Asian and minority ethnic people. And they examine the controversy over MPs being asked to return to Westminster r...

Advisers advise and politicians decide, as the saying goes, and the Prime Minister has decided that his man stays put. In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, a political controversy as Boris Johnson's senior adviser Dominic Cummings is accused of breaking lockdown rules by travelling from London to Durham in March. On this week's AOP podcast, Adam Boulton and guests discuss the role of the advi...

Adam Boulton and guests examine the care homes controversy and how it has become the focal point of political and social debate. They discuss the blame game that appears to be opening up between ministers and scientists over the advice given and the decisions taken in the fight against the pandemic. And the debate over contact tracing is on the agenda as a government target is missed but the Prime...

The economy takes centre stage on this week's All Out Politics podcast as Adam Boulton and guests assess the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic. As scientists keep watch on the 'R' rate of infection, the 'R-word' has returned to the economic discourse with the Chancellor admitting the UK is facing a significant recession. The panel explore the messaging from the devolved nations and the...

Adam Boulton and guests discuss the new NHS contact-tracing app that's being trialled in the Isle of Wight to help slow the spread of Covid-19. But the decision to go it alone has attracted criticism from privacy campaigners and tech experts who argue it will not be as effective as incorporating the global footprint of Apple and Google. In this week's All Out Politics podcast, the panel debate whe...

As Boris Johnson returns to Number Ten, what lessons can the UK learn from its global counterparts on easing the lockdown? The next phase of what the government's calling the 'new normal' is on the horizon so Adam Boulton and guests discuss what that could look like and examine the approach taken by Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. Could this be China's moment as it emerges from the othe...

As MPs 'virtually' return to Westminster, there are some big political decisions to make over the easing of social restrictions to reignite the economy. Adam Boulton and guests discuss the options and predict where we will be in July. And what of Sir Keir Starmer as he uses his first appearance at PMQs as Labour leader to accuse the government of being too slow to respond to the coronavirus pandem...

Adam Boulton and guests discuss the scale of economic consequences of the coronavirus pandemic after the Office for Budget Responsibility's forecast that the economy could shrink by 35% over the next three months. They also assess government plans to boost testing in care homes and question whether ministers been too slow to act as 2,000 homes report outbreaks of the virus. Joining Adam this week...

How does the government measure the length of the lockdown and what are the geopolitcal implications of the global coronavirus outbreak? In a sobering week, Adam Boulton and guests discuss the latest political predicaments as Prime Minister Boris Johnson continues to be treated in intensive care with Covid 19. In his absence, how will the government map out the next phase of the response and will...

Two weeks in to the UK lockdown, Adam Boulton and guests examine the government's handling of the coronavirus crisis so far as delays to the testing of frontline NHS workers result in some uncomfortable headlines for the Prime Minister. They assess the lessons learned from previous pandemics like the Spanish Flu, the current response from ministers and the government's exit strategy as comparisons...

Adam Boulton and guests discuss the Prime Minister's big announcement of a near total lockdown as the country battles the coronavirus outbreak But is the messaging getting through and has the government got it right so far? They examine the emergency legislation rushed through parliament to enforce government measures and discuss efforts to fast-track testing - particularly for frontline NHS staff...

A big global health pandemic needs big decisions from political leaders. This week Adam Boulton and guests discuss the government's approach to to handling the coronavirus crisis. An additional budget to prop up the economy, advice to avoid bars, clubs and theatres and school closures across the UK are just some of the measures that have been announced so far. Both the Prime Minister and the Chanc...

In a week where the Prime Minister declared the UK was moving the next phase of its plan to combat coronavirus, Rishi Sunak delivered his first Budget, in an attempt to protect the economy. So how did it go down? Adam Boulton is joined by economist Ruth Lea, columnist for UnHerd Paul Embery, and Sky's political correspondent Tom Rayner.

As coronavirus dominates the world's news agenda, Adam Boulton and guests discuss whether the spread will have an impact on our faith in globalisation. They question whether a consequence of the virus could be that it brings 'big government' back into fashion as ministers respond to the outbreak. Also this week, pressure on the Home Secretary over allegations of bullying - which she denies - and t...

Brexit is far from being done as battle lines are drawn ahead of the start of trade negotiations with the EU next week. Adam Boulton and guests discuss the crucial next phase of the process in the week the UK and the EU set out their negotiating mandates. They also examine the government's response to the coronavirus and the floods as the Prime Minister is accused of going into hiding. And 100 yea...