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The Financial Times takes you into the corridors of power to unwrap, analyse and debate British politics with a regular lineup of FT correspondents and informed commentators. New episodes available every Friday.
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Épisodes 622
Can Britain afford to lead European defence?
As Russia expands its campaign for hybrid warfare, what can Britain and Europe do to respond? Recorded onboard the Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales docked in Oslo, host Lucy Fisher is joined by …
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As Russia expands its campaign for hybrid warfare, what can Britain and Europe do to respond? Recorded onboard the Royal Navy aircraft carrier HMS Prince of Wales docked in Oslo, host Lucy Fisher is joined by FT UK chief political commentator Robert Shrimsley and defence correspondent Charles Clover.
Together, they assess Europe’s response to Moscow's grey-zone tactics and the strategic role of the Joint Expeditionary Force (JEF) - a grouping of northern European countries led by Britain including the Nordics, Baltics and the Netherlands. Is it a focused response to the threat of Russia in the north, or could it weaken the power of Nato?
And we hear from the secretary of state for defence, Wes Streeting, who told the FT this week that the UK and Russia need new back channels to avoid “miscalculation”. Plus, how does Britain balance its ambitious defence spending commitments against tight domestic budgets and political pressure?
This week’s episode is supported by Equinor. Everything we discuss is editorially independent.
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What’s wrong with my gilet? By Robert Shrimsley
Secretary of State on the need for new back channels between the UK and Russia.
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Presented by Lucy Fisher. The executive producers are Manuela Saragosa & Kate Ford. Audio mix and original music by Breen Turner. Location crew is Sam Osbourne. The FT’s head of audio is Flo Phillips.
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What Trump’s setback means for Britain
US President Donald Trump received a body blow to his presidency as the Republican Party was routed in the US midterms this week. What will be the impact on this side of the Atlantic — and the wider world? Is a …
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US President Donald Trump received a body blow to his presidency as the Republican Party was routed in the US midterms this week. What will be the impact on this side of the Atlantic — and the wider world? Is a weakened Trump good news for a progressive, left-leaning government? Or could the results encourage Trump to lash out via foreign policy, especially regarding Iran and Ukraine? And what does it mean for Nigel Farage and his long-term links with Trump? Host Lucy Fisher discusses the fallout of this monumental week for global politics with deputy political editor Jim Pickard and deputy comment editor Miranda Green. Plus, the panel gets into Labour’s shift in immigration policy and the dispute over reparations for Britian’s historical role in the slave trade which dominated the Commonwealth summit.
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A weakened Trump still leaves Britain on edge
Democrats look to reshape America after historic midterm victories
How corruption became a top voter issue in the US midterms
The beginning of the end of the age of Trump
MPs summon Poundland’s owner to select committee grilling
Giving 16-year-olds the vote is only half the job
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Presented by Lucy Fisher. Produced by Clare Williamson. The executive producer is Manuela Saragosa. Audio mix and original music by Breen Turner. The broadcast engineers are Andrew Giordgiades and Bianca Wakeman. The FT’s head of audio is Flo Phillips.
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Burnham’s Budget balancing act
Andy Burnham’s chancellor John Healey delivered his maiden budget on Wednesday. With ballooning debt, poor growth and rising inflation, the mantra was very much ‘steady as we go’ – with only modest …
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Andy Burnham’s chancellor John Healey delivered his maiden budget on Wednesday. With ballooning debt, poor growth and rising inflation, the mantra was very much ‘steady as we go’ – with only modest announcements on tax and spending. Households have been helped with energy costs while banks, landlords and savers have been hit. Healey insisted he was doing his best to help, but was it enough to secure long-term economic health and security for the UK? Host Lucy Fisher discusses these questions and lots more from FT subscribers with UK political editor George Parker, markets columnist Katie Martin and economics editor Sam Fleming.
This is a recording of an FT Live subscribers’ webinar.
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John Healey hits banks and savers to fund modest Budget handout
UK Budget 2026: Healey defends Budget as economic warnings grow
Budget in brief: what you need to know
Healey fiddles while the UK stagnates
Property tax rise will push more landlords to sell, Healey warned
Britain’s Budget buys time but ducks the hard choices
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Presented by Lucy Fisher. Produced by Clare Williamson. The executive producer is Manuela Saragosa. Audio mix and original music by Breen Turner. The broadcast engineers are Colleen Velle and Petros Gioumpasis. The FT’s head of audio is Flo Phillips.
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100 days of Burnham
Is Andy Burnham winning over voters with his promise to put ‘hope in every heart and growth in every postcode’? As the prime minister marks almost 100 days in the job, the FT has been polling swing voters in …
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Is Andy Burnham winning over voters with his promise to put ‘hope in every heart and growth in every postcode’? As the prime minister marks almost 100 days in the job, the FT has been polling swing voters in Sheffield to discuss his performance, the state of the country and how he stacks up against the other political parties. Host George Parker discusses the findings with pollster Scarlett Maguire, deputy political editor Jim Pickard and political correspondent David Sheppard. Plus, the panel discusses the government’s controversial decision to develop the Jackdaw gasfield in the North Sea.
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Has Andy Burnham won over British voters?
UK approves development of Jackdaw gasfield in North Sea
Andy Burnham’s North Sea ‘pragmatism’ is no big shift from Keir Starmer’s
John Healey to quash visa hopes for wealthy in UK Budget
Stratford moves closer to international rail upgrade with Budget boost
What will the UK Budget mean for Britain? Join Lucy Fisher and political editor George Parker, markets columnist Katie Martin, economics editor Sam Fleming and north of England correspondent Jen Williams for an exclusive FT subscriber webinar on October 29. To register, and send us your questions, go to ft.com/budget2026 (Registration includes access to the video replay.)
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Presented by George Parker. Produced by Clare Williamson. The executive producer is Manuela Saragosa. Audio mix and original music by Breen Turner. The broadcast engineers are Andrew Giorgiades and Petros Gioumpasis. The FT’s head of audio is Flo Phillips.
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Burnham: straight-talker or loose cannon?
Is Andy Burnham's habit of speaking off the cuff getting him into trouble? From Brexit interference and Scottish independence to Manchester City, the prime minister's impromptu interventions are making …
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Is Andy Burnham's habit of speaking off the cuff getting him into trouble? From Brexit interference and Scottish independence to Manchester City, the prime minister's impromptu interventions are making headlines. Host Lucy Fisher is joined by deputy opinion editor Miranda Green and UK chief political commentator Robert Shrimsley to discuss whether Burnham's style is an asset or liability. Plus, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy visits Number 10, the Liberal Democrats are growing restless with their leader, and public policy editor Chris Smyth brings us the latest on the government's welfare reforms.
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Russia ‘interfered’ in 2016 Brexit vote, says Andy Burnham
One in 6 UK disability benefit claimants should not receive cash, says think-tank
Young people to receive less cash but more job support under Milburn welfare plan
How the Greens lost their party to the hard left
EU leaders to urge Zelenskyy to rein in criticism of Trump
Are the Liberal Democrat birds angry or just disappointed?
Why I don’t write about the Liberal Democrats
What will the UK Budget mean for Britain? Join Lucy Fisher and colleagues political editor George Parker, markets columnist Katie Martin, economics editor Sam Fleming and North of England correspondent Jen Williams for an exclusive FT subscriber webinar on October 29. To register, and send us your questions, go to ft.com/budget2026 Registration includes access to the video replay.
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Presented by Lucy Fisher. Produced by Clare Williamson. The executive producer is Manuela Saragosa. Audio mix and original music by Breen Turner. The broadcast engineers are Andrew Giorgiades and Bianca Wakeman. The FT’s head of audio is Flo Phillips.
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Has Polanski blown it for the Greens?
Labour has held on to Sir Keir Starmer’s old seat in Holborn and St Pancras, in a boost to Andy Burnham but a major setback for Green leader and by-election candidate Zack Polanski. Host Lucy Fisher is joined …
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Labour has held on to Sir Keir Starmer’s old seat in Holborn and St Pancras, in a boost to Andy Burnham but a major setback for Green leader and by-election candidate Zack Polanski. Host Lucy Fisher is joined by deputy political editor Jim Pickard and columnist Stephen Bush, who weigh the impact of the Greens’ anti-Zionist position and round up the news from the Tory Party conference. Have pledges to cut taxes, boost the military and reform welfare put them back on the electoral map? Plus, we get the latest from the business community ahead of the Budget with UK chief business correspondent Ashley Armstrong.
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Labour holds off Greens’ Polanski to win London by-election
Six things we learnt from the Tory party conference
Healey warns banks that UK faces ‘challenging’ fiscal picture but stays tight-lipped on tax
Burnham pledges to end use of non-compete clauses
Kemi Badenoch’s pitch goes some way to assuaging British business concerns
Kemi Badenoch: ‘I refuse to play by Westminster rules’
Tory inheritance tax pledge: do the sums add up?
Kemi Badenoch’s European nightmare
What will the UK Budget mean for Britain? Join Lucy Fisher and colleagues political editor George Parker, markets columnist Katie Martin, economics editor Sam Fleming and North of England correspondent Jen Williams for an exclusive FT subscriber webinar on 29 October. To register, and send us your questions, go to ft.com/budget2026. Registration includes access to the video replay.
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Presented by Lucy Fisher. Produced by Clare Williamson. The executive producer is Manuela Saragosa. Audio mix by Sean McGarrity and original music by Breen Turner. The broadcast engineer is Petros Giuompasis. The FT’s head of audio is Flo Phillips.
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Labour Party conference: Hope again?
Recorded in front of an audience at the Labour Party conference in Liverpool, host Lucy Fisher and political editor George Parker unpack Andy Burnham’s first conference speech as prime minister. From rethinking …
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Recorded in front of an audience at the Labour Party conference in Liverpool, host Lucy Fisher and political editor George Parker unpack Andy Burnham’s first conference speech as prime minister. From rethinking Britain’s relationship with the EU to ending the pensions triple lock and scrapping the electoral system, Burnham laid out an ambitious agenda for the country. Lucy and George speak to business secretary Jonathan Reynolds about the prime minister’s plans, before northern correspondent Jennifer Williams and Inside Politics writer and columnist Stephen Bush join them to give their takeaways from the week.
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Andy Burnham sets up battle lines on social care and Europe
How would Andy Burnham’s social care shake-up work?
Burnham’s brave new world — just one more election away
Six takeaways from Andy Burnham’s conference speech
A faintly hopeful mood at Labour conference
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Political Fix was presented by Lucy Fisher and produced by Persis Love. Manuela Saragosa is the executive producer. Video editing, original music and mix by Breen Turner. Flo Phillips is the FT’s global head of audio.
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Will Burnham call a snap election?
Labour officials in Downing Street and beyond have discussed the parameters in which a snap election could be called. Will Andy Burnham take the gamble? As speculation about the idea grips Westminster, host …
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Labour officials in Downing Street and beyond have discussed the parameters in which a snap election could be called. Will Andy Burnham take the gamble? As speculation about the idea grips Westminster, host Lucy Fisher is joined by political editor George Parker and deputy political editor Jim Pickard to weigh up the risks and rewards of going to the public early. They also look ahead to the Labour Party conference in Liverpool starting this weekend, and the troubles that lie ahead for UK-EU relations. Plus George reports back from Burnham’s first major international summit at the UN general assembly in New York, where the prime minister weathered his first encounter with Donald Trump.
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The risks of calling an early election for Andy Burnham
Treasury open to smaller fiscal headroom to reduce UK tax rises
The FT’s budget dashboard: the data confronting chancellor John Healey
Labour conference set to vote on new AI regulator as cabinet concerns grow
Donald Trump rejects ‘globalist scheme’ to control AI in blow to Andy Burnham
UK to provide military support to Saudi Arabia in its fight with Houthi rebels
How could John Healey raise tax in the budget
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Presented by Lucy Fisher. Produced by Persis Love. The executive producer is Manuela Saragosa. Audio mix and original music by Breen Turner. Broadcast engineers are Andrew Georgiades and Richard Topping. The FT’s head of audio is Flo Phillips.
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Budget blues
With borrowing costs and inflation rising, are the UK’s finances worse than Burnham and Healey thought? Host Lucy Fisher is joined by FT colleagues George Parker, political editor, and Stephen Bush, columnist …
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With borrowing costs and inflation rising, are the UK’s finances worse than Burnham and Healey thought? Host Lucy Fisher is joined by FT colleagues George Parker, political editor, and Stephen Bush, columnist, to discuss the tightening fiscal outlook ahead of the October Budget, and whether scrapping the triple lock on pensions would cost the government more politically than it would save in cash terms.
Plus, Reform’s week of mega-donations — and the Labour government’s response, and the leaders of Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland begin a new push for independence from the UK.
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Britain, Burnham and tax: the walls close in
Healey prepares UK for ‘really challenging’ budget
Nigel Farage refuses to say if Reform UK’s £72mn gifts would comply with new cap
UK state pension will surpass income tax threshold next year
Bank of England says rates likely to rise as it overhauls gilts sales
It’s time to scrap the triple lock
Scrapping triple lock on pensions need not wreak political damage
A ‘lucky’ chancellor must also be a resolute one
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AI: Is Britain prepared?
AI promises major opportunities, but also significant risks – for the economy, employment, security and perhaps even human civilisation. But in Westminster, AI is far from a priority. In addition, fears that …
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AI promises major opportunities, but also significant risks – for the economy, employment, security and perhaps even human civilisation. But in Westminster, AI is far from a priority. In addition, fears that the UK’s AI Security Institute could be cut out of testing future frontier models before their release is fuelling alarm in Whitehall. Host Lucy Fisher is joined by the FT’s AI editor Madhumita Murgia to discuss how developments in Silicon Valley are affecting UK politics. Plus UK chief political commentator Robert Shrimsley and deputy opinion editor Miranda Green join the pod to unpack foreign secretary Ed Miliband’s trade ban on goods from illegal Israeli settlements in the West Bank. The panel also examine the new Met police investigation into Reform’s finances, and Burnham’s latest devolution plans for a tourist tax.
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Anthropic withheld latest AI model from UK testing agency
AI hasn’t gone rogue, it’s worse than that
Growth in every postcode: good politics, dubious economics
Israel’s hapless British defenders
Israel retaliates after UK bans trade with Israeli settlements in the West Bank
UK set to announce trade ban on Israeli settlements in the West Bank
The five financing scandals facing Reform
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Reform in hot water … again
Reform’s conference in Birmingham was soured by a Channel 4 News broadcast showing the party's leader Nigel Farage and some of his closest allies in conversations with a man purporting to arrange illicit …
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Reform’s conference in Birmingham was soured by a Channel 4 News broadcast showing the party's leader Nigel Farage and some of his closest allies in conversations with a man purporting to arrange illicit political donations. Farage says the party has ‘broken no law’ but Reform has launched its own investigation and two top advisors have stepped down. Host Lucy Fisher hears from the FT’s acting executive news editor David Sheppard, who was at the Reform conference. Plus, political editor George Parker and economics editor Sam Fleming talk to Lucy about their exclusive interview with John Healey – and what the new Labour chancellor has planned for the country.
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John Healey puts Britain on notice for tough Budget in ‘more dangerous world’
What are the latest claims against Nigel Farage?
Top Reform UK advisors to step down after donor sting
Latest allegations make Reform look ridiculous
Nigel Farage and Reform UK hit by illicit-funding sting
The five financing scandals facing Reform
James Orr and the gospel of the British right
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Burnham vs Badenoch: Commons showdown
There’s big "new term" energy this week in parliament with MPs returning from summer recess for Andy Burnham’s first Prime Minister's Questions. After Burnham answered a mega 125 questions, Conservative leader …
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There’s big "new term" energy this week in parliament with MPs returning from summer recess for Andy Burnham’s first Prime Minister's Questions. After Burnham answered a mega 125 questions, Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch lambasted the prime minister for being a “people pleaser” and a “spendthrift”. What did Burnham’s first appearance in the Commons tell us about his leadership style? And can Badenoch’s shadow cabinet reshuffle help the Tory party win back popularity? Plus, why is Green Party leader Zack Polanski standing in Keir Starmer’s old seat? Host Lucy Fisher is joined by the FT's chief political commentator Robert Shrimsley and deputy political editor Jim Pickard.
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Andy Burnham tries to calm bond markets as public spending fears mount
Burnham seeks to protect UK farming and steel in EU reset talks
Andy Burnham and Emmanuel Macron meet as Bayeux tapestry unveiled
How UK-Israel relations reached their worst point in decades
PMQs cannot change Andy Burnham’s political reality
Andy Burnham’s summer of quietly backing away from radical pledges
James Orr and the gospel of the new British right
Greens leader Zach Polanski to stand in seat vacated by Keir Starmer
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What Burnham told the FT
In his first interview with the FT since becoming prime minister, Andy Burnham tells political editor and host George Parker that he is pro-business and understands the pressures that business is under — but …
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In his first interview with the FT since becoming prime minister, Andy Burnham tells political editor and host George Parker that he is pro-business and understands the pressures that business is under — but wants something in return from corporate Britain. Deputy political editor Jim Pickard and columnist Stephen Bush join George to unpack Burnham’s pitch on business and wealth creation, and what he had to say about tax, nationalisation and the EU.
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Andy Burnham pledges to ‘take pressure off’ business ahead of October Budget
Andy Burnham seeks to bridge gap with nervous business community
Healey to shelve his own defence spending target of 3% of GDP by 2030
Andy Burnham set for first meeting with Trump in September
Thames Water creditors and government in stand-off over future
Thames Water saga undermines case for more market solutions
How the Bayeux Tapestry became a tool of soft power
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Political Fix was presented by George Parker and produced by Persis Love and Clare Williamson. The executive producer is Manuela Saragosa. Original music by Breen Turner. Audio mix by Sean McGarrity. Our broadcast engineers were Andrew Georgiades and Petros Gioumpasis. Flo Phillips is the FT’s head of audio.
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Burnham: To drill or not to drill?
Andy Burnham has been on a regional tour of the UK, delivering a steady stream of policies aimed at tackling social issues. But now comes the hard part: should he push ahead with new drilling in the North Sea? …
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Andy Burnham has been on a regional tour of the UK, delivering a steady stream of policies aimed at tackling social issues. But now comes the hard part: should he push ahead with new drilling in the North Sea? After a summer of drought and wildfires, can the prime minister make the case for more fossil fuel extraction? FT political editor George Parker stands in for Lucy Fisher as host, and is joined by Inside Politics columnist Stephen Bush, and deputy political editor Jim Pickard. Plus, after Sue Gray described working in Starmer’s government as ‘unbearable’, and a top UK civil servant was revealed to have received a £500,000 payout package, the panel reflects on what we have learned about Starmer’s premiership now that it’s over.
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Burnham launches pandemic-style drive to cut rough sleeping
Andy Burnham faces climate test over North Sea oil decision
Are ‘dodgy’ vape shops choking Britain’s high streets?
Working in Starmer’s Number 10 was ‘unbearable,’ says Sue Gray
Jamie Dimon warns UK chancellor against higher bank taxes
Top UK civil servant received record £500,000 payout after Starmer sacking
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Farage wins… and donation probe resumes
Nigel Farage has comfortably won back his Clacton seat but with the investigation into his finances now back on, what, if anything, has been gained by this by-election gamble? And with the Reform UK leader …
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Nigel Farage has comfortably won back his Clacton seat but with the investigation into his finances now back on, what, if anything, has been gained by this by-election gamble? And with the Reform UK leader absenting himself from the count, and his ratings falling, we ask whether the party is losing momentum. Plus, just weeks into being prime minister, Andy Burnham is facing his first challenges. Can he keep on the front foot with his cost of living drive and tour of the nation? Host Lucy Fisher is joined by FT political editor George Parker and political correspondent Anna Gross.
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Investigation into Nigel Farage resumes after he wins Clacton by-election
Farage won in Clacton. But there are bigger tests to come
Why Andy Burnham could be tempted by an early election gamble
Starmer allies warn John Healey against blowing ‘strong’ economic inheritance
Burnham urges retailers to stop selling disposable barbecues amid wildfires
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Will Farage’s gamble pay off?
Political Fix hit the Essex seaside this week to hear directly from Clacton voters ahead of the by-election next Thursday, which Nigel Farage has triggered in the wake of scrutiny of his finances. He’s framing …
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Political Fix hit the Essex seaside this week to hear directly from Clacton voters ahead of the by-election next Thursday, which Nigel Farage has triggered in the wake of scrutiny of his finances. He’s framing it as a “people versus the establishment” contest – but what do local residents think? Why, at a time when his national ratings have plunged, does the Reform leader’s popularity in Clacton appear undiminished?
Host Lucy Fisher is joined by political correspondent Anna Gross and UK chief political commentator Robert Shrimsley to discuss the contest and Reform’s broader fortunes. Plus, the trio examine Kemi Badenoch's judgement in supporting the council candidacy of a former neo-Nazi, as well as the Tories’ and Labour’s efforts to convince business of their respective growth credentials.
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‘I’ll support him all the way’: Clacton voters rally to Nigel Farage despite heightened scrutiny
The good, the bad and the green of Badenoch
Reform repaid Tice loan on same day £1mn donated by mother of Farage aide Cottrell
Reform UK promises large-scale ‘military operation’ to block small boat crossings
Kemi Badenoch ‘sad’ over former antisemite’s withdrawal as Tory council candidate
Conservatives rebuild relations with UK business after rocky two years
UK to strip back procurement rules to focus on job creation, says Louise Haigh
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Political Fix was presented by Lucy Fisher and produced by Persis Love and Clare Williamson. Manuela Saragosa is the executive producer. Original music and sound engineering by Breen Turner. The broadcast engineers are Andrew Georgiades and Petros Gioumpasis.
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Burnham’s policy bonanza
Successive prime ministers have pledged to tackle some of the biggest crises affecting old and young: the UK’s lack of vocational training and the chaos of social care. Now it’s the turn of the latest PM Andy …
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Successive prime ministers have pledged to tackle some of the biggest crises affecting old and young: the UK’s lack of vocational training and the chaos of social care. Now it’s the turn of the latest PM Andy Burnham. In an impassioned speech he set out his ambition for a cross-party solution on social care but gave scant detail about how to fund it. Will this be the hill that Burnham dies on? Host Miranda Green is joined by deputy political editor Jim Pickard, north of England correspondent Jennifer Williams and the FT’s public policy editor Chris Smyth to discuss. Plus, another ambitious plan to overhaul education, the ‘Burnham bounce’, and what exactly is a PuFin?
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Andy Burnham opens door to tax rises to pay for social care overhaul
The Burnham bounce shouldn’t come as a surprise
Andy Burnham to give English mayors share of income tax from 2028
What are PuFins and how do Andy Burnham and John Healey plan to use them?
Andy Burnham aims to cut welfare bill by getting young people into work
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Burnham’s economic vision
Andy Burnham’s new cabinet is in place and he’s dropped a raft of policy announcements on the cost of living this week, filling in some of the gaps about the kind of administration he will lead. On the show …
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Andy Burnham’s new cabinet is in place and he’s dropped a raft of policy announcements on the cost of living this week, filling in some of the gaps about the kind of administration he will lead. On the show, host Lucy Fisher and her FT colleagues Anna Gross, Jim Pickard and Stephen Bush step back to examine Burnham’s broader economic vision, beyond bus fares, energy bills and business rates. Plus, the panel assesses ‘Brand Burnham’ and assess whether his unorthodox comms style and blokeish social media persona can survive his elevation to Number 10 – or a new, more serious tone will be required.
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Andy Burnham to cut business rates for pubs and clubs
North Sea oil and gas industry looks for answers from new energy secretary
Can ‘Brand Burnham’ survive the move to Number 10?
Andy Burnham’s high-risk start may help him get ahead of political pain
Thames Water lenders to offer ‘golden share’ to UK government
Andy Burnham backs away from costly increase to income tax allowance
Betting account in George Cottrell’s name received $9mn in crypto from unidentified sources
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Andy Burnham’s cabinet: who’s in, who’s out?
It’s all change at the top of Andy Burnham’s new Labour government and there have been some surprise appointments. The biggest of them was the elevation of the former defence minister John Healey to chancellor …
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It’s all change at the top of Andy Burnham’s new Labour government and there have been some surprise appointments. The biggest of them was the elevation of the former defence minister John Healey to chancellor of the exchequer, but we also saw Ed Miliband given the foreign office brief and Wes Streeting move to defence. Meanwhile, many of Starmer’s former allies have been given the boot. Host Lucy Fisher is joined by deputy opinion editor Miranda Green, the FT’s chief political commentator Robert Shrimsley and north of England correspondent Jen Williams to discuss the new cabinet and dissect some of the policy moves announced so far, as well as those that are likely to come.
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Andy Burnham latest: Move to remove VAT on electricity bills sparks funding row as Cabinet meets
Andy Burnham becomes UK prime minister promising ‘unity and positivity’
Six things we learnt from Andy Burnham’s choices for his top team
The five fiscal challenges facing John Healey
Continuity and change in Andy Burnham’s new cabinet
Burnham’s industrial revival will join up local needs and strengths
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The Burnham era begins: Mahmood set for chancellor?
Andy Burnham has been crowned Labour leader and will become PM on Monday. His first speech to the party faithful on Friday offered new clues about his plans for government, as speculation reaches fever pitch …
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Andy Burnham has been crowned Labour leader and will become PM on Monday. His first speech to the party faithful on Friday offered new clues about his plans for government, as speculation reaches fever pitch over his cabinet picks amid the FT’s scoop that the current home secretary, Shabana Mahmood, is set to become Britain’s next chancellor. Host Lucy Fisher is joined by FT colleagues George Parker and Jim Pickard to parse his words and look ahead to his first days in power. They also assess Sir Keir Starmer's final week, including his valedictory Prime Minister's Questions, where tributes flowed in from across the aisle.
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Jonathan Reynolds set to oversee beefed-up business department
Andy Burnham wants Britain to build council houses. Is there a catch?
The union power struggle that could reshape Labour’s future funding
The former Britpop stalwart at the heart of Burnham’s machine
Andy Burnham plans blitz of policy announcements on entering Number 10
Shabana Mahmood set to be named UK chancellor by Andy Burnham
Inside the year-long plan to make Burnham Labour leader
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Farage in a fix; Burnham unbeatable
Is Nigel Farage regretting his move to trigger a by-election now that his main rival is the novelty candidate Count Binface? What do Reform’s supporters think, and has he blown his chances of broadening support …
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Is Nigel Farage regretting his move to trigger a by-election now that his main rival is the novelty candidate Count Binface? What do Reform’s supporters think, and has he blown his chances of broadening support for the party? Host Lucy Fisher is joined by political correspondent Anna Gross, columnist Stephen Bush and political reporter Rachel Rees to discuss the Reform leader’s gamble. Plus Andy Burnham wins overwhelming support to become the next Labour leader, while outgoing Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has been talking up his legacy at the Nato summit in Turkey.
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Labour MPs queue up to back Andy Burnham as next leader
Labour MPs push for permanent ban on crypto political donations
Police launch probe into donations to Robert Jenrick’s Tory leadership campaign
‘Nigel can fix it’ — what Clacton voters think of Farage’s gambit
A timeline of Nigel Farage’s £5mn gift and his return to politics
Nigel Farage ridiculed in parliament as ‘farce’ by-election gets go-ahead
US carries out second day of strikes against Iran
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Nigel Farage tries to ‘take back control’
Has Nigel Farage played his trump card by announcing that he will resign as MP for Clacton and fight a by-election there, or will the move backfire? After mounting pressure over donations from wealthy backers …
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Has Nigel Farage played his trump card by announcing that he will resign as MP for Clacton and fight a by-election there, or will the move backfire? After mounting pressure over donations from wealthy backers, he insisted he has “done nothing wrong” and that he would fight “the establishment” to retake the seat for Reform UK. But it might not be the contest he anticipated. In this breaking news episode, deputy opinion editor Miranda Green is joined by chief political commentator Robert Shrimsley and UK political editor George Parker to examine what the move means for Reform, the scrutiny of Farage’s finances and the future of his political career.
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As it happened: Nigel Farage quits as MP to force Clacton by-election
Parliamentary watchdog urged to investigate Nigel Farage over benefits from fraudster
Nigel Farage to make statement on his ‘future in public life’
Farage struggles to be ringmaster of his own circus
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Power to the North: Burnham’s big idea
Andy Burnham’s big idea for government is to shift power out of Westminster. In his first major speech setting out his plans for government, he outlined his vision this week for a No 10 North and to devolve a …
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Andy Burnham’s big idea for government is to shift power out of Westminster. In his first major speech setting out his plans for government, he outlined his vision this week for a No 10 North and to devolve a range of powers to mayors and councils. But how would his blueprint for devolution work – and is it actually popular with voters? Burnham believes it would answer the public’s call for greater control of public services, but sceptics worry about inefficiency, accountability and scrutiny. The likely incoming prime minister must also grapple with tough spending decisions, after Sir Keir Starmer finally set out his defence investment plan, leaving a £5bn black hole for Burnham to fill. Meanwhile, Nigel Farage has been noticeably quieter than usual. Is this a deliberate strategic pause as he works out a shift in political priorities, or simply the calm before another high-profile campaign?
Host Lucy Fisher is joined by political correspondent Anna Gross, deputy political editor Jim Pickard and chief political commentator Robert Shrimsley.
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Five things we learnt from Andy Burnham’s speech
Burnham’s Middle England challenge on devolution
Britain’s case for meaningful devolution is overwhelming
Britain’s defence investment predicament
The strategic dilemmas behind Britain’s defence spending mess
Nigel Farage’s pay from gold dealer doubles to £22,500 an hour
Farage attempts to justify large donation from Christopher Harborne
Andy Burnham and the politics of nostalgia
Morgan McSweeney: ‘I felt guilty about what I’d done to Keir’
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Live special: Ten years after Brexit
Ten years ago, the UK voted in a referendum to leave the EU. Since that Brexit vote, the country has been through six prime ministers, the political landscape has splintered, relations with the EU have cooled …
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Ten years ago, the UK voted in a referendum to leave the EU. Since that Brexit vote, the country has been through six prime ministers, the political landscape has splintered, relations with the EU have cooled, and the economy has spluttered. A decade on, host Lucy Fisher and panellists political editor George Parker, markets columnist Katie Martin, political columnist Stephen Bush and economics correspondent Delphine Strauss consider the impact of Brexit and whether a major shift in the UK’s relationship with the bloc is on the horizon.
This is a recording of an FT Live subscribers’ webinar, recorded on Thursday June 25
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Lessons from Brexit for the world economy
Rejoining EU is ‘mirage’ but UK must get closer to bloc, says minister
In charts: How Brexit still divides British voters
Britain’s hunt for a post-Brexit economic model
Andy Burnham plans devolution blitz ahead of key City of London speech
‘Big spending vibes, small spending commitments’: Andy Burnham’s tricky fiscal dance
How Brexit ghosts will stop the UK from quickly rejoining the EU
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Can anyone challenge Andy Burnham for PM?
Can any other Labour MP amass sufficient support to challenge Andy Burnham for the top job, or is his ascent to No 10 now all but assured? Just 24 hours after Sir Keir Starmer’s resignation as prime minister …
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Can any other Labour MP amass sufficient support to challenge Andy Burnham for the top job, or is his ascent to No 10 now all but assured? Just 24 hours after Sir Keir Starmer’s resignation as prime minister, host Lucy Fisher is joined by FT colleagues Miranda Green, Robert Shrimsley and Chris Smyth to discuss the merits of a leadership contest over a coronation, who will win big roles in a Burnham cabinet and his early policy priorities. Plus the group considers the political ripples that a Burnham government will have on the other parties.
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Labour MPs consider backing challenger to Andy Burnham
Waiting for Andy: what will a Burnham premiership mean?
The 10 headaches Starmer is handing to Burnham
The revolving door of Downing Street
Why does Britain keep changing prime ministers?
Labour’s Burnham sceptics don’t have the numbers to stop him
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Exit Starmer, enter Burnham
With Andy Burnham sworn in as an MP and on track to become the UK’s seventh prime minister in 10 years after Sir Keir Starmer’s resignation today, host Lucy Fisher is joined by political editor George Parker …
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With Andy Burnham sworn in as an MP and on track to become the UK’s seventh prime minister in 10 years after Sir Keir Starmer’s resignation today, host Lucy Fisher is joined by political editor George Parker and deputy political editor Jim Pickard to assess Starmer’s time in office and discuss how Burnham will have to hit the ground running to avoid the fate of his predecessors.
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How Keir Starmer was undone by caution and no clear plan
Keir Starmer’s premiership in charts
Keir Starmer steps down as UK prime minister
Waiting for Andy: what will a Burnham premiership mean?
Why does Britain keep changing prime ministers?
What Andy Burnham’s Westminster past reveals about him
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Unseating Starmer: Burnham’s next move
Andy Burnham has stormed the Makerfield by-election, clearing the pathway for him to challenge Sir Keir Starmer for the top job in Downing Street. Starmer has vowed to defend his position, but will Burnham’s …
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Andy Burnham has stormed the Makerfield by-election, clearing the pathway for him to challenge Sir Keir Starmer for the top job in Downing Street. Starmer has vowed to defend his position, but will Burnham’s team be able to cajole him into resignation? Host Lucy Fisher is joined by Financial Times commentators, Inside Politics columnist Stephen Bush, political editor George Parker and Northern England correspondent Jennifer Williams to discuss what could play out in Westminster over the coming weeks, who a Burnham premiership would have as chancellor, and what Reform’s defeat in Makerfield means for Farage.
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Andy Burnham storms to by-election victory in challenge to Keir Starmer
What Andy Burnham now needs to do to become prime minister
Andy Burnham’s landslide win should worry Nigel Farage
‘Abysmal’: Nigel Farage’s Reform UK suffers another by-election blow
Who is Andy Burnham, Labour’s charismatic chameleon?
Can anyone stop Andy Burnham from becoming Labour leader?
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Makerfield or bust: Burnham goes for broke
With a week to go until Makerfield heads to the polls in what may turn out to be the most consequential by-election in British history, host Lucy Fisher, northern England correspondent Jen Williams and deputy …
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With a week to go until Makerfield heads to the polls in what may turn out to be the most consequential by-election in British history, host Lucy Fisher, northern England correspondent Jen Williams and deputy political editor Jim Pickard are on the ground hearing from voters in the seat. Polls and bookmakers confidently predict an Andy Burnham victory but they discuss whether that narrative is too neat and what issues are really shaping voters’ choices. The result could determine not just who represents Makerfield, but also the future of the country if Burnham wins and successfully challenges Sir Keir Starmer for the premiership. Plus, they weigh up the shock resignation of defence secretary John Healey who has blasted Starmer’s government for being “unwilling” to commit sufficient resources to protecting the country.
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John Healey: the ex-trade unionist who privately battled the Treasury
Andy Burnham rules out cash for Waspi women after Labour backlash
‘Pure racism’: East Belfast reels from riots led by masked young men
Keir Starmer weakened by John Healey’s scathing resignation
The joke that deepened Keir Starmer and Andy Burnham’s toxic rift
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The Nowak murder: when tragedy meets politics
What began as a local tragedy in Southampton has quickly become a national flashpoint. Questions about policing and trust in UK institutions are dominating the debate, as party leaders compete to shape the …
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What began as a local tragedy in Southampton has quickly become a national flashpoint. Questions about policing and trust in UK institutions are dominating the debate, as party leaders compete to shape the public response, but are politicians missing the point that this is about police treatment of suspects? With the Makerfield by-election looming, the case risks sharpening divides. Host Lucy Fisher is joined by the FT’s Stephen Bush, Miranda Green and Chris Smyth to discuss the political fallout, plus the latest in Andy Burnham’s campaign. The panel also consider what Sir Keir Starmer is looking to cross off his bucket list as his allies suggest it increasingly appears a fait accompli that he will be forced out of Downing Street.
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What Henry Nowak’s murder does — and does not — tell us about policing
Policing minister says ‘wrong calls’ made amid anger over Henry Nowak murder
Starmer pushes ‘bucket list’ policies as fatalistic mood descends on Number 10
Disparities between ethnic groups are not always cause for alarm
Nigel Farage gambles on playing to the far right
Electoral reform in the UK? Don’t bet on it
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Should Labour heed Tony Blair?
Tony Blair’s lengthy – and excoriating – 5,600-word essay on the future of the Labour Party and Britain has set Westminster alight this week. The former prime minister's critique has sparked a lively debate …
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Tony Blair’s lengthy – and excoriating – 5,600-word essay on the future of the Labour Party and Britain has set Westminster alight this week. The former prime minister's critique has sparked a lively debate, and triggered robust responses from Labour leadership hopefuls Andy Burnham and Wes Streeting. But is Blair right in some of his criticism? Host Lucy Fisher unpacks the article with FT colleagues Robert Shrimsley, Anna Gross and Stephen Bush. They also examine Rupert Lowe, the personality behind the far-right party Restore Britain, and whether it can harm Reform UK by splitting the rightwing vote.
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Tony Blair criticises Labour’s Andy Burnham for leftwing ‘delusion’
Tony Blair ‘does not understand’ role of inequality in politics, Andy Burnham says
Labour’s retreat from intellectual debate traps it in comfort zone
Britain’s expanding ‘lost generation’
UK risks ‘lost generation’ without more jobs for young people
Nigel Farage loses viral touch to Musk-backed Rupert Lowe
Senior Reform UK figures clash over immigration plans
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