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Your fortnightly UK politics podcast from TLDR News. Join writers Ben Blissett and Georgina Findlay for a discussion about the Labour government, Keir Starmer’s cabinet, and other underreported stories. Published every other Friday.


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Episodes

Are the By-Elections Bad News for Sunak?

In the fifth episode of the TLDR News Podcast we discuss the three by-elections and what this shows about Sunak See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jul 21, 202323 min

Has Sunak Already Failed His 5 Pledges?

In the fourth episode of the TLDR News Podcast, we evaluate Rishi Sunak's progress on his five pledges. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Jul 06, 202326 min

Could the Economy End Sunak?

In the third episode of the TLDR News podcast Ben & Zac discuss the idea of the independence of the Bank of England and their latest decision on interest rates. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Jun 23, 202332 min

Privileges Committee Report: The End for Johnson?

In the second episode of the TLDR News podcast Ben, Zac & Rory discuss the publication of the Privileges Committee report and whether it has truly ended Boris Johnson's career. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Jun 16, 202325 min

Johnson vs. Sunak: The Battle over Honours

In the first episode of the TLDR News podcast Ben, Zac & Rory discuss the fiasco around the Prime Minister's resignation honours that happened over the weekend. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Jun 13, 202324 min

TLDR Review Rishi Sunak's First 100 Days

In the final Big Rissue, Jack sits down with Zac, Rory, and Ben to talk through the first 100 days of Rishi Sunak in power; what he did right, what he did wrong, and what's the future for the UK government. Should we expect change, or not? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Feb 02, 202337 min

Tory Sleaze: The BBC-Boris Scandal Explained

In today's episode, Zac sits down with Ben and Rory to talk through the current scandal surrounding Nadhim Zahawi, and just how we think Sunak will handle the situation. Also, Boris Johnson has found himself in hot water yet again. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Jan 25, 202328 min

The 5 Events that Ruined Sunak's Week

In today's Big Rissue, Jack sits down with Ben and Rory to talk through the disastrous past week for Sunak, which may or may not include a new system of ratings from the team. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Jan 21, 202337 min

Sunak's Newest Backbench Rebellion

In today's episode of The Big Rissue, Ben and Rory (eventually) sit down to talk about updates with the online safety bill, as well as looking at the first PMQs of 2023 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Jan 16, 202323 min

Sunak's 5-Point Plan to Fix Britain

In the first Big Rissue of 2023, Ben and Rory discuss Rishi Sunak's speech, his 5-point plan to fix the country, among the other promises the Prime Minister ran through. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Jan 10, 202338 min

Britain's Winter of Strikes: Is it Hurting Sunak?

In today's episode, we discuss the current strikes happening across the UK, and how this may be a problem for Rishi Sunak. Also, we look into whether or not there has been any update on the migration issue the UK is currently facing. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Dec 16, 202224 min

Why Sunak Can't Re-Unite The Tories

In today's Big Rissue, we discuss the frustrations of the current Conservative Party, as well as the new party forming. We also run through why MPs are writing to the Prime Minister. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Dec 14, 202222 min

Is Rishi Losing His Power?

In today's episode of The Big Rissue, Jack, Rory and Ben discuss whether or not the UK Prime Minister is losing his power, or if he ever had any at all. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Dec 09, 202228 min

Is This The End of The House of Lords?

In Today's Big Rissue, we run through what the hell is going on with grammar schools, do any of us come from a grammar school background? Also, we discuss the potential scrapping of The House of Lords. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Dec 06, 202234 min

Sunak's First Electoral Test: Chester By-Election

In today's Big Rissue, we discuss the upcoming Chester By-Election, as well as Sunak's speech about China relations. Do we have a special guest this episode? A secret word? Will Jack lose his mind? All possible. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Nov 30, 202221 min

Why is Britain Rejecting Foreign Students?

In today's Big Rissue Zac and Rory sit down to discuss the biggest issues facing UK politics, and are randomly joined by Ben. Why? Who knows. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Nov 28, 202230 min

Could Farage Destroy the Conservatives?

In today's episode, we discuss the backlash to the Autumn statement, the rumours of the Tories wanting to pursue a Swiss-style Brexit deal, and the rumours of Nigel Farage comeback. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Nov 23, 202226 min

Can the Autumn Statement rescue British Economy?

In today's episode, we discuss the UK's bleak economic outlook and yesterday's Autumn Statement. What was in it? What's the reaction been? And what does it mean for the Conservatives' prospects at the next election? See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Nov 18, 202229 min

Strikes: Can Sunak Do What Johnson & Truss Couldn't?

In today's episode, we discuss the current and upcoming strikes across the country and how well Sunak is handling the pressure. As well as covering the UK-France migrant deal and Jeremy Corbyn's future in politics. Vote now in the 2022 TLDR Awards: https://forms.gle/nd3jaFf29T4HsZM19 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Nov 15, 202228 min

Tory Bullying Scandal: How Much Will it Hurt Sunak?

In today's episode, we discuss the Gavin Williamson bullying scandal and Rishi Sunak's attendance at COP27 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info .

Nov 10, 202217 min

Can Sunak Solve the Insolvable Migration Crisis

In the first episode of the Big Rissue, we discuss Sunak's first big issue: immigration. We look into some of his previous promises and how Starmer could respond. We also discuss his decision to attend COP27 and the recent decision by the Bank of England to raise interest rates. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Nov 04, 202218 min

Could Braverman End Sunak: Rishi's First Big Mistake

In this episode, we discuss the Suella Braverman scandal and how it could be bad news for Rishi Sunak. We also discuss the news that Liz Truss's phone was hacked when she was Foreign Secretary Earlier in the year and the new Ipsos-Mori polling. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Nov 01, 202225 min

Sunak's New Cabinet

In today's episode of Truss Issues, we discuss Sunak's first PMQs; Suella Braverman's reappointment at the Home Office; and Sunak's new cabinet. TLDR Store: https://tldrnews.co.uk/store/ See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Oct 28, 202236 min

Fracking Hell: How Truss Fell Apart

Truss is falling apart so quickly that we don't have time to make videos about it. So instead, we react to the chaos in the Commons last night by discussing what really happened & why this is very bad news for the Conservatives and Truss. Latest TLDR UK video (the one we reference at the start): https://youtu.be/0CswZ8Fbl80 See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Oct 20, 202227 min

Is This Truss' Final 48 Hours?

In this (slightly early episode) we discuss Truss' ongoing economic woes, as well as the appointment of Jeremy Hunt as Chancellor. We also speak with Ben Howlett (former Conservative MP) who tells us why he thinks Truss might have less than 48 hours left in Number 10. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Oct 17, 202235 min

Kwasi is Out & Truss' U-Turn... Again

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Oct 14, 202239 min

Is Starmer Election Ready?

This week Truss had issues in the gilt markets, over Kwarteng's proposed spending cuts, over the unity in her party, and over the election polls - which are currently suggestion there will be a huge Labour victory. See Privacy Policy at https://art19.com/privacy and California Privacy Notice at https://art19.com/privacy#do-not-sell-my-info ....

Oct 11, 202226 min