The Politics Show

Stephen Bush, Ailbhe Rea and Anoosh Chakelian discuss the series of crisis facing the Boris Johnson including  gas prices , CO2  shortages  and the end of the  Universal Credit uplift.  Could this could have a lasting impact on the Government? Then in You Ask Us, they answer a listener’s question on why we don’t talk about the Conservative party in terms of left vs right....

Anoosh Chakelian, Ailbhe Rea and Stephen Bush talk to FT feature writer and author Henry Mance about his new book: How to Love Animals: In a Human-Shaped World They discuss what it was like to work in an abattoir, the evacuation of pets from Afghanistan and what it will take to get real political change when it comes to meat. If you have a question for You Ask Us, email podcasts@newstatesman.co.uk...

Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss Boris Johnson's cabinet reshuffle in which Dominic Raab was demoted to Justice Secretary and Liz Truss became Foreign Secretary.  Then, in You Ask Us, they answer listener questions about Stephen's extended interview with Keir Starmer. If you'd like to submit a question for You Ask Us, please email  podcasts@newstatesman.co.uk **This...

Stephen Bush interviews writer and journalist Jonn Elledge about his new book, The Compendium of (Not Quite) Everything . They discuss the joy of facts, what Stephen keeps on his toilet bookshelf and the best sci-fi and dystopias. Jonn’s book if available from all good book stores from 16 September If you have a question for You Ask Us, email podcasts@newstatesman.co.uk **This episode is spon...

Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss Boris Johnson’s National Insurance rise to fund the NHS and Social Care and why there was no significant rebellion from Conservative MPs. Then in You Ask Us, they answer a listener’s question on why Labour aren’t calling for a wealth tax. If you have a question for You Ask Us, email podcasts@newstatesman.co.uk LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman ap...

Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea speak to New Statesman special correspondent Harry Lambert about his cover story on the decline of the Labour party . They talk about the key moments over the last 20 years and whether there’s any sign of any optimism for the party’s future. Then in You Ask Us, they answer a listener’s question about whether manifesto promises matter any more. If you have a question...

Stephen Bush and Ailbhe Rea discuss their interview with Anneliese Dodds , what she said and didn’t say about her treatment by the party leadership and the strategy for the labour party. Then in You Ask Us, they answer a listener’s question on whether Labour needs to drop the trade union link . If you have a question for You Ask Us, email podcasts@newstatesman.co.uk LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the...

Stephen Bush interviews Tom Black and Owen Kingston, the writer and director of the interactive political play Crisis What Crisis, which gives the audience the chance to see if they could have survived the winter of discontent better than the Callaghan government. They discuss the perils of making interactive theatre for a knowledgable audience, why Monopoly is an awful board game and what you sho...

Ailbhe Rea speaks to journalist and author  Marie Le Conte  about the life of a diary columnist, the gossip that keeps westminster running, and how to write a book in a global pandemic. Marie's new book  Honourable Misfits  is out now. If you have a question for You Ask Us, email  podcasts@newstatesman.co.uk   LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FRO...

Stephen Bush interviews economist, journalist, and author Duncan Weldon on his new book Two Hundred Years of Muddling Through . They talk through the lessons learned, and not learned from British political and economic history, whether the response to the pandemic will be a turning point in UK politics, and why writing a book is a bit like having a child. If you have a question for You Ask Us...

Stephen Bush and Anoosh Chakelian discuss  the Afghanistan crisis  and the  governments refugee scheme , and why MPs from all sides of the house were giving the government a hard time.   Then in You Ask Us, they answer listeners' quesitons on whether  the situation  could really have been handled differently, and how party supporters split on what should hav...

The legendary writer, satirist and broadcaster  Armando Iannucci  joins the  New Statesman   Podcast  to co-host four special episodes. In these shows, Iannucci explores areas of British politics that he believes are broken, and is joined by guests from inside and outside Westminster to discuss how politics could be better. In episode four, Iannucci and Ailbhe Rea exa...

Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss the pandemic affected  A Level and GCSE results  and why Labour have chosen now to call for  Gavin Williamson's sacking . Then in You Ask Us, they answer a listeners question on whether  climate change  will ever become a major issue at general elections. If you have a question for You Ask Us email podcasts@newstatesman.co.uk LISTEN...

The legendary writer, satirist and broadcaster  Armando Iannucci  joins the  New Statesman   Podcast  to co-host four special episodes. In these shows, Iannucci explores areas of British politics that he believes are broken, and is joined by guests from inside and outside the Westminster machine to discuss how politics could be better. In episode three, Iannucci ...

Stephen Bush and Anoosh Chakelian discuss David Liddington's three ways  Brexit could have been stopped  and why none of them were realistic. Then in You Ask Us, they answer a listener's question on whether not engaging with  Scottish Independence  will make it go away?  If you have a question for You Ask Us, email  podcast@newstatesman.co.uk   LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱...

The legendary writer, satirist and broadcaster  Armando Iannucci  joins the  New Statesman   Podcast  to co-host four special episodes. In these shows, Armando explores areas of British politics that he believes are broken, and is joined by guests from inside and outside the Westminster machine to discuss how politics could be better. In Episode two, Armando and Steph...

Ailbhe Rea, Stephen Bush and Anoosh Chakelian discuss Boris Johnson's latest  plan to reduce crime  and whether the proposals will actually have any impact. Then in You Ask Us, they answer a listeners question on why some in Westminster think there'll be a  2023 election You can send a question for You Ask Us to  podcasts@newstatesman.co.uk   LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download th...

The legendary writer, satirist and broadcaster Armando Iannucci joins the New Statesman podcast to co-host four special episodes. In these shows, Armando explores areas of British politics that he believes are broken, and is joined by guests from inside and outside the Westminster machine to discuss how politics could be better.   In episode one, Armando and Anoosh Chakelian examine...

Anoosh Chakelian, Stephen Bush and Ailbhe Rea discuss the government's announcment on the  Northern Ireland protocol  and whether they really will be able to renegotiate, and do they even knows what it wants?  Then in You Ask Us, they answer your question on what's going on with the  Green Party , after the resignation of both the party's leaders  LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Downlo...

Ailbhe Rea and Stephen Bush discuss  No. 10's tough weekend  and why ' Freedom Day' is still causing lots of problems  for the government. Then in You Ask Us, they take your question on whether  reimposing covid restrictions  later could bring down Boris Johnson If you'd like to submit a question for You Ask Us, please email  podcasts@newstatesman.co.uk . LISTEN AD-FR...

Stephen Bush, Ailbhe Rea and Anoosh Chakelion discuss the government's plans for a prosecution amnesty over the Troubles and why no party in Northern Ireland is particularly happy. They also look at Keir Starmer's new improved operation. Then in You Ask Us, they answer a question on whether in the wake of the  Euro 2020 , the Conservative party will stick with  culture wars ? If you'd li...

Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss  England’s performance in Euro 2020 and what it says about the country feels about itself . Then in You Ask Us, they answer your question whether the  Liberal Democrats are a policy desert LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New Statesman app MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN: ❓ Ask a question – we answer them every Friday ⏰ Get our daily pol...

Anoosh, Stephen and Ailbhe discuss whether Labour will be able to avoid the usual  difficult summer for Opposition parties , and how the  loosening of covid restrictions goes  will have an impact. Then in You Ask Us, they take your question on why the parties are so bad at picking  by-election candidates If you'd like to submit a question for You Ask Us, please email  podc...

Anoosh and Stephen discuss the  future of the Labour party  and how  Andy Burnham  might fit in to that. Then in You Ask Us, they take your question on who has a better grasp of Englishness: Keir Starmer, Boris Johnson or  Gareth Southgate If you'd like to submit a question for You Ask Us, please email  podcasts@newstatesman.co.uk  LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the...

Anoosh and Ailbhe discuss the upcoming  Batley and Spen By- Election  and why many in Labour think it's not going well for the party. Then in You Ask Us, they take your question on who's doing a better job:  Keir Starmer  or  Boris Johnson   To submit a question to You Ask Us, please email  podcasts@newstatesman.co.uk   LISTEN AD-FREE: 📱 Download the New St...