Rank #1: Theresa May and Brexit, plus Jeremy Corbyn vs Owen Smith

Jul 23 2016
25mins
Rank #2: Immigration vs. economics

May 27 2016
26mins
Rank #3: Brexit chess at Chequers and Corbyn vs the media

The May government has finally decided what it wants from Brexit. But will it fly in Brussels? Plus, did Jeremy Corbyn receive an unfair hearing from the media over the Czech spy scandal? With George Parker, Miranda Green and Jim Pickard of the Financial Times, plus Matt Zarb-Cousin. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Produced by Anna Dedhar.
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34mins
Rank #4: Brexit arrives in the Supreme Court and the Commons

Dec 10 2016
28mins
Rank #5: Corbyn's Russia troubles and the first Spring Statement

Jeremy Corbyn has taken a firm line on Russian involvement in the Salisbury attack, much to the annoyance of his colleagues. Has civil war broken out in the Labour party again? Plus, Philip Hammond delivered an upbeat fiscal event. Was he right to be so cheerful? Presented by Sebastian Payne. With George Parker, Jim Pickard, Chris Giles and Miranda Green of the Financial Times. Produced by Anna Dedhar and Joshua Oliver.
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29mins
Rank #6: Shaky election start for Tories, and ripping up spending rules

The first week of the election did not go to plan for the Conservatives, as their campaign was beset by gaffes and mistakes. Can Boris Johnson get back on track? Is Labour pleased with how its campaign is going, despite the resignation of Tom Watson? Plus, we delve into the new fiscal rules pledged by both parties and what the spending splurge means. Presented by Sebastian Payne, with George Parker, Miranda Green, Chris Giles and Robert Shrimsley. Produced by Anna Dedhar and Eoin McSwinney.
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32mins
Rank #7: Settling the Brexit bill and Corbyn vs. bankers

Has the UK agreed a financial settlement with the EU? What does this mean for making progress with Brexit? Plus, what motivated Jeremy Corbyn’s attack on Morgan Stanley and bankers generally? With George Parker, Alex Barker, Martin Wolf and Miranda Green of the Financial Times. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Produced by Madison Darbyshire.
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28mins
Rank #8: 2016 politics review

Dec 24 2016
52mins
Rank #9: The Budget unravels and the break up of the UK

Mar 11 2017
24mins
Rank #10: Brexit Britain - the political storm

Jul 01 2016
30mins
Rank #11: Theresa May's Brexit speech in Florence

Sep 23 2017
25mins
Rank #12: Boris Johnson calls the election, moderate Tories flee

The prime minister finally succeeded in calling a general election this week, so Britain is heading to the polls on December 12. How is the campaign going to shake up? How did the launches for Labour and the Brexit party go? What will be the key themes? Plus, we discuss why so many female moderate Conservatives are quitting politics and the changing face of parliament. Presented by Sebastian Payne, with George Parker, Robert Shrimsley, Laura Hughes and Miranda Green. Produced by Anna Dedhar and Eoin McSweeney.
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31mins
Rank #13: A big week for Brexit and the Lib Dem fight-back

Feb 04 2017
25mins
Rank #14: Theresa May resigns

The prime minister announced her intention to resign on Friday, following a dramatic week in Westminster where a final Brexit speech misfired and brought an end to May's time in office. We discuss how events unfolded, what her legacy will be, the impending leadership contest and how the likely successors are shaping up. Presented by Sebastian Payne, with George Parker, Miranda Green and Robert Shrimsley. Produced by Anna Dedhar.
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37mins
Rank #15: Theresa May's method, and diplomatic Brexit pitfalls

Aug 05 2016
26mins
Rank #16: Boris on manoeuvres and the case for the customs union

Is the foreign secretary lining up for a leadership bid? Or just frustrated at Theresa May’s leadership? Plus, is there a case for staying in the EU customs union? With Laura Hughes and Alan Beattie of the Financial Times, plus ConservativeHome’s Andrew Gimson and Stephen Booth from Open Europe. Presented by Sebastian Payne. Produced by Martin Stabe.
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27mins
Rank #17: The Lib Dems seize Richmond Park and the rise of Paul Nuttall

Dec 03 2016
30mins
Rank #18: Local elections: a blue wave hits Britain

May 06 2017
19mins
Rank #19: Week two of the EU referendum campaign

May 14 2016
23mins
Rank #20: Boris Johnson's tumultuous Brexit week, another attempt at an election

The prime minister introduced legislation to parliament this week to deliver Brexit. It may have passed a vote in principle, but the government's rapid timetable for implementing it was rejected. Why did Boris Johnson not agree a slower implementation? And why is he now pushing once again for a general election? We examine the bill, the parliamentary arithmetic and the scenarios of what might happen next. Presented by Sebastian Payne, with Jim Pickard, Robert Shrimsley, James Blitz and Maddy Thimont Jack of the Institute for Government. Produced by Anna Dedhar and Eoin McSweeny.
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32mins