47 Best UK Political News Podcasts

1. The Rest Is Politics

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Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart break down current affairs in the UK and abroad. The Rest Is Politics analyses the latest international news, provides debate on global issues, and reveals secrets from Westminster, whilst bringing back the lost art of disagreeing agreeably. With insider perspectives and expert analysis, The Rest Is Politics is the go-to podcast for anyone seeking intelligent, engaging discussions on British and global politics...more Avg Length 52 min Format Long form Get Email Contact Get access to full database of 2.7M podcastsCreate podcast lists, export in spreadsheet or CSV file with email contacts and start your podcast outreach in minutes.Sign Up for Free with Email Continue with Google

2. The News Agents

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Emily Maitlis, Jon Sopel and Lewis Goodall three of the UK's top journalists host an award-winning daily news podcast: The News Agents. They're not just here to tell you what's happening, but why. Expect astute analysis and explanation of the day's news and a healthy dose of scepticism and the ability to laugh at it all when needed. Episodes are available every weekday afternoon. You can listen to The News Agents on Alexa, just say 'Alexa ask Global Player to play The News Agents' The News Agents is a Global Player Original podcast...more Hosts Emily Maitlis, Jon Sopel, Lewis Goodall
Producer/Network The News Agents
Email ****@gmail.com
Location London, England, United Kingdom
Estimated Monthly Listeners 250k-1M
Recent Guests Boris Becker, Andy Hughes +7 more
Apple Rating 4.1/5Apple Reviews 6.4K Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

3. Newscast

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The BBC's daily news podcast with episodes Monday to Sunday at 5pm. Newscast picks the brains of BBC News experts so you're ready if someone picks yours, covering the latest news, developments in politics in Westminster and beyond. Newscast is hosted by trusted politics and news journalists including Adam Fleming, BBC Political Editor Chris Mason, Laura Kuenssberg and Paddy O'Connell. You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say 'Ask BBC Sounds to play Newscast'. It works on most smart speakers. Catch Newscast seven-days a week and watch on BBC One at 23:40 on Thursday night or later on BBC iPlayer...more Hosts Adam Fleming, Chris Mason, Laura Kuenssberg, Paddy O Connell
Producer/Network BBC
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
Location London, England, United Kingdom
Estimated Monthly Listeners 250k-1M
Recent Guests Chris, Luke Tryl +38 more
Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 7.8KTwitter 2.4MInstagram 7M Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

4. Coffee House Shots

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Daily political analysis from The Spectator's top team of writers, including Michael Gove, Tim Shipman, Isabel Hardman, James Heale and many others. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.more Hosts Michael Gove, Tim Shipman, Isabel Hardman, James Heale
Producer/Network The Spectator
Email ****@spectator.co.uk
Location London, England, United Kingdom
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests Miriam Cates, Gavin Rice +2 more
Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 2.5KFacebook 297.4KTwitter 269.5KInstagram 993 Avg Length 19 min Format Short form Since Nov 2019 Get Email Contact

5. Political Currency

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Ed Balls and George Osborne take us behind closed doors into the rooms where decisions are made. Having battled it out across the despatch box, the former Chancellor and shadow chancellor now meet in the studio to discuss the decisions that affect the nation's pockets. Our frenemies have the knowledge and experience to explain how good politics follows the economics - and expose how the powerful become powerless when faced with market forces and political currents they can't control. Join us every Thursday...more Hosts Ed Balls, George Osborne
Producer/Network Persephonica
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
Location London, England, United Kingdom
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests Robert Jenrick, Alan Mak +1 more
Apple Rating 4.1/5Apple Reviews 1.6K Avg Length 52 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

6. Planet Normal

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The podcast that speaks your language. News and views from beyond the bubble with Telegraph columnists, Allison Pearson and Liam Halligan, every Thursday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.more Hosts Allison Pearson, Liam Halligan
Producer/Network The Telegraph
Email ****@telegraph.co.uk
Location London, England, United Kingdom
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests William Coulston, Justin Urquhart-Stewart +28 more
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 3.1KFacebook 6MInstagram 1.6M Avg Length 62 min Format Long form Since May 2020 Get Email Contact

7. Oh God, What Now?

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Making sense of our political hell every Tuesday and Friday! Oh God, What Now? is the no-bulls**t politics podcast, making the unbearable bearable with top quality guests and analysis, plus poor quality jokes. Regulars include: Guardian writer Rafael Behr • Rachel Cunliffe of the New Statesman • New Statesman columnist Jonn Elledge • Writer and host of This Is Not A Drill Gavin Esler • Social affairs journalist Hannah Fearn • Comedian Matt Green • The Lead's Westminster Editor Zoë Grünewald • Group Editor Andrew Harrison • Comedy writer Jason Hazeley • Podmasters Managing..more Hosts Ros Taylor, Rachel Cunliffe, Jacob Dylan Jarvis
Producer/Network Podmasters
Email ****@gmail.com
Location London, England, United Kingdom
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests Rob Ford, Steve Richards +21 more
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 3.1KFacebook 3KTwitter 48.7K Avg Length 54 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

8. The Politics Show

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Helping you make sense of politics every week. Anoosh Chakelian and the New Statesman team bring you sharp reporting, clear analysis and thoughtful conversations to help you understand what's really going on in Westminster and beyond. The New Statesman is Britain's leading source of news and commentary on politics and culture with a progressive perspective. On The Politics Show , our journalists and expert guests cut through the noise of the headlines to explain the forces shaping our world...more Hosts Andrew Marr, Tom Gatti, Kate Lamble, Hannah Barnes
Producer/Network The New Statesman
Email ****@lbc.co.uk
Location London, England, United Kingdom
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests Ben Walker, Tom McTague +20 more
Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 3.3KFacebook 203.2KTwitter 213.2KInstagram 161.3K Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

9. The Rest Is Politics: Leading

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The Rest Is Politics' Alastair Campbell and Rory Stewart interview politicians, leaders, intellectuals, and more. From inside and outside of politics, guests join Rory and Alastair to discuss life, leadership, and the philosophy that's led them to success in their chosen field. Their conversations cover key political events, global affairs, and the big ideas shaping the world today, offering listeners in-depth perspectives from those at the heart of change.The Rest Is Politics Plus: Become a member for exclusive bonus content, early access to Question Time episodes to live show tickets, ad-..more Hosts Rory Stewart, Alastair Campbell
Producer/Network The Rest Is Politics
Email ****@rorystewart.co.uk
Location London, England, United Kingdom
Estimated Monthly Listeners 250k-1M
Recent Guests William MacAskill, Yanis Varoufakis +34 more
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 4.4KTwitter 213.1KInstagram 680.9K Avg Length 64 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

10. Political Thinking with Nick Robinson

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Nick Robinson talks to people who shape our political thinking about what shaped theirs. Each episode of Political Thinking features an in-depth conversation with someone who is shaping our politics. The people who run our country (and those who want to), campaigners, business and union leaders, and people who run other countries. All of them join Nick in the studio, not for a news-y interrogation, but for an extended and relaxed conversation, delving into their past and how it shaped their worldview. New episodes drop on Fridays on BBC Sounds...more Host Nick Robinson
Producer/Network BBC Radio 4
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
Location London, England, United Kingdom
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests Zack Polanski, Andrew Griffith +10 more
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 2.7K Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Since Apr 2017 Get Email Contact

11. Electoral Dysfunction

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Political powerhouses Beth Rigby, Ruth Davidson and Harriet Harman unite to unravel the spin and explain what's really going on in Westminster and beyond. Each episode examines who holds influence, what politicians are really saying, and the forces driving decisions behind closed doors. With authoritative insight and candid conversation, they assess who is rising, who is falling, and who is heading for Electoral Dysfunction. For audience questions and comments, message the team on WhatsApp: 07934 200444more Hosts Elizabeth Frances Rigby, Ruth Davidson, Harriet Harman
Producer/Network Sky News
Email ****@sky.uk
Location London, England, United Kingdom
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests Charlotte Nichols, Natalie Fleet +17 more
Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 851 Avg Length 45 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

12. Politics Weekly UK

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Guardian columnist John Harris, political editor Pippa Crerar, and policy editor Kiran Stacey analyse the week's politics news
Hosts John Harris, Jonathan Freedland, Pippa Crerar, Kiran Stacey, Gaby Hinsliff
Producer/Network The Guardian
Email ****@theguardian.com
Location London, England, United Kingdom
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests Prof Rob Ford, Olly Robbins +9 more
Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 1.9KFacebook 9.5MTwitter 10.6MInstagram 6.5M Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Since Oct 2017 Get Email Contact

13. Matt Forde's Political Party

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Comedian, Broadcaster (and former political adviser) Matt Forde presents Matt Forde's Political Party , the show where renowned politicians and experts open up and give their most honest, revealing and often hilarious answers. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.more Host Matt Forde
Producer/Network Avalon
Email ****@gmail.com
Location London, England, United Kingdom
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests Kemi Badenoch, Guto Harri +3 more
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 2.4K Avg Length 63 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

14. Pod Save the UK

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Pod Save the UK is your weekly fix of political news, big ideas and a shot of inspiration. Each week hosts, comedian Nish Kumar and journalist Coco Khan are joined by politicians, experts, and famous friends to unpick the latest news, look for solutions, and inspire action. From Crooked Media the creators of Pod Save America tune in to new episodes of Pod Save the UK every Thursday wherever you pod.more Hosts Coco Khan, Nish Kumar
Producer/Network Crooked Media
Email ****@crooked.com
Location London, England, United Kingdom
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests Mo Gawdat, Will Hayward +38 more
Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 1.7KTwitter 5.9KInstagram 74.2K Avg Length 77 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

15. Politics Unpacked

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Hugo Rifkind unpacks the the politics of the day - and the stuff that's even more important - with the brightest brains from the Times and Sunday Times.You can listen to Hugo on DAB, smart speaker or app 10am-1pm Monday to Friday. If you like what you hear, then read more at http://www.thetimes.com/ Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.more Hosts Patrick Maguire, Adam Boulton, Hugo Rifkind
Producer/Network The Times
Email ****@thetimes.co.uk
Location London, England, United Kingdom
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests Charlotte Ivers, James Marriott +33 more
Apple Rating 4.1/5Apple Reviews 1.6KFacebook 4.9KTwitter 30.8K Avg Length 33 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

16. Novara Media

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Novara Media is an independent media organisation addressing the issues—from a crisis of capitalism to racism and climate change—that are set to define the 21st century.
Hosts Aaron Bastani, Ash Sarkar, Carl Cattermole, James Butler, Michael Walker, Oonagh Ryder
Producer/Network Novara Media
Email ****@novaramedia.com
Location London, England, United Kingdom
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests Peter Mertens, David Harvey +42 more
Apple Rating 4.8/5Apple Reviews 1.8KFacebook 486.5KTwitter 222.4KInstagram 994.9K Avg Length 95 min Format Extended Get Email Contact

17. The Daily T

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Welcome to The Daily T: The Telegraph's straight-talking, free-thinking podcast. Join Associate Editor Camilla Tominey and Telegraph columnist Tim Stanley as they unpack the day's biggest stories with their typical candour and humour. Listen to intelligent debate on UK politics, culture and foreign affairs. Plus, don't miss exclusive interviews with influential figures and expert guests, from Nigel Farage and Kemi Badenoch to Prince Andrew's biographer. Get an insider's view of the stories setting the news agenda. Listen every weekday from 5pm. Hosted on Acast...more Hosts Camilla Tominey, Kamal Ahmed
Producer/Network The Telegraph
Email ****@telegraph.co.uk
Location London, England, United Kingdom
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests Maggie Oliver, Iain Dale +8 more
Apple Rating 4.1/5Apple Reviews 846 Avg Length 32 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

18. Rock & Roll Politics with Steve Richards

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Based on his live one-man show Rock & Roll Politics, the broadcaster and author Steve Richards takes a weekly behind-the-scenes tour of UK politics and the media that shapes the way we view the epic political dramas. The future is ridiculously unpredictable and the past is so easy to misread. Subscribe to your weekly guide through seismic times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.more Host Steve Richards
Email ****@icloud.com
Location London, England, United Kingdom
Estimated Monthly Listeners 50k-250k
Recent Guests Morgan McSweeney, Peter Mandelson +9 more
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 983Twitter 61.6K Avg Length 42 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

19. Political Fix

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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. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.more Host Lucy Fisher
Producer/Network Financial Times
Email ****@ft.com
Location London, England, United Kingdom
Recent Guests George Parker, Miranda Green +9 more
Twitter 7.3MInstagram 4.8M Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Since Mar 2011 Get Email Contact

20. The Two Matts

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Join The New World's Matt Kelly and Matt d'Ancona plus occasional guests for weekly chat on politics and media with a side of cultural stuff. A podcast in the spirit of the award-winning New World newspaper - irreverent, witty, surprising, argumentative ... and annoying all the right people. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.more Hosts Matthew dAncona, Matt Kelly
Producer/Network The New European
Email ****@rethinkaudio.com
Location Norwich, England, United Kingdom
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Phil Tinline, Tom Baldwin +4 more
Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 729Facebook 51.9KTwitter 490Instagram 24 Avg Length 49 min Format Long form Since May 2017 Get Email Contact

21. Not Another One

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Inspired by the UK's most famous voter, Brenda from Bristol, four close watchers of politics agree - and freely disagree - about the twists and turns of the General Election 2024 - and beyond.With Steve Richards, broadcaster and author, Tim Montgomerie, founder of Conservative Home and a serial political entrepreneur, Iain Martin, Times columnist and Miranda Green of the Financial Times. We hope you agree with us, rather than with Brenda, that it's a useful addition to the debate.---Credits:Viral Tribe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.more Hosts Steve Richards, Tim Montgomerie, Iain Martin, Miranda Green
Producer/Network Steve Richards, Miranda Green, Tim Montgomerie and Iain Martin
Email ****@theday.co.uk
Location London, England, United Kingdom
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Morgan McSweeney, George Robertson +8 more
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 600 Avg Length 53 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

22. Iain Dale All Talk

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Award-winning LBC radio presenter, writer and 'For the Many' podcast co-host, Iain Dale brings his acclaimed, incisive insight on current affairs as he speaks with high profile media and political figures.more Host Iain Dale
Producer/Network LBC
Email ****@iaindale.com
Location Tonbridge, England, United Kingdom
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guest Mary Robinson
Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 521Twitter 265.6KInstagram 24.2K Avg Length 65 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

23. Westminster Insider

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POLITICO's weekly political series lifts the curtain on how Westminster really works, offering in-depth insight into the political issues which typically only get broad-brush treatment in the wider media.more Producer/Network POLITICO
Email ****@politico.eu
Location London, England, United Kingdom
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Ross Kempsell, Robert Midgley +43 more
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 407 Avg Length 36 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

24. The State of It

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Real reporting from the coalface of British politics.Join The Times and The Sunday Times's political heavyweights Steven Swinford, Ben Riley-Smith, Patrick Maguire and Lara Spirit as they dig deep into the latest tea room tip offs, reveal insider conversations and bring analysis, authority and insight.No party loyalty. No spin. Not hosted by some old politicians. Taking you into the real business of politics, from those who live it daily. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.more Hosts Lara Spirit, Steven Swinford, Patrick Maguire, Gabriel Pogrund
Producer/Network The Times
Email ****@thetimes.co.uk
Location London, England, United Kingdom
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Morgan McSweeney, Zack Polanski +5 more
Apple Rating 4.1/5Apple Reviews 394 Avg Length 30 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

25. PoliticsJOE Podcast

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This is PoliticsJOE's podcast - the only explicitly anti-nonce podcast in the UK.Reporting on British politics with a sense of humour, the podcast is a recorded version of the conversations we have after work.So pull up a stool, pour yourself a cold one, and laugh through the misery alongside us. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.more Hosts Oli Dugmore, Ava Santina, Ed Campbell
Producer/Network PoliticsJOE
Email ****@joe.co.uk
Location London, England, United Kingdom
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Clive Lewis, Edward Fitzpatrick +29 more
Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 321 Avg Length 40 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

26. Westminster Hour

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The big political stories with lively discussion and expert comment and analysis from politicians and journalists, 10pm every Sunday on BBC Radio 4.
Host Benjamin Wright
Producer/Network BBC Radio 4
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
Location London, England, United Kingdom
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4/5Apple Reviews 313Twitter 2.4MInstagram 7M Avg Length 51 min Format Long form Since Dec 2020 Get Email Contact

27. Politics At Sam and Anne's

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Sky News' Sam Coates and Politico's Anne McElvoy with what you need to know about the day ahead in British politics. All in under 20 minutes and in your feed around 7.30am. They're across the key interviews, the main stories and what the parties are saying. Whatever they're talking about, Westminster will be talking about today.more Hosts Sam Coates, Jack Blanchard
Producer/Network Sky News
Email ****@sky.uk
Location London, England, United Kingdom
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Kemi Badenoch, Patrick English +4 more
Apple Rating 4.1/5Apple Reviews 286 Avg Length 23 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

28. Cross Question with Iain Dale

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Iain Dale is joined by a panel of senior politicians and commentators to answer listener questions on the biggest stories of the week. Debate, in-depth discussion and laughs all guaranteed!
Host Iain Dale
Producer/Network LBC
Email ****@iaindale.com
Location London, England, United Kingdom
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Rachel Millward, Sebastian Salek +7 more
Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 280Twitter 705.6KInstagram 768.5K Avg Length 50 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

29. In The Room

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Two former Westminster insiders reveal how politics and power really work. Ever wondered what goes on behind closed doors at No 10? Or who's the first person on the phone when a Prime Minister lands themselves in hot water? Each week former Deputy Cabinet Secretary Helen MacNamara and Cleo Watson, former political advisor to Theresa May and Boris Johnson, dissect the week's biggest news, revealing how decisions get made, why they go wrong, and what should happen next. In The Room is straight-talking, insider analysis with a dose of humour, every week.This podcast is part of The Independen..more Producer/Network The Independent / Next Chapter Studios
Email ****@the-independent.com
Location London, England, United Kingdom
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 192 Avg Length 37 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

30. Commons People

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Welcome to Commons People, the podcast that makes politics easy. Every week, our resident politics writers and Westminster regulars Kevin Schofield and Kate Nicholson unpack the week's biggest story in a way that even the most politically dense can understand. Join us for straightforward, up-to-date and in-depth commentary on British politics from people in the know! From HuffPost UK. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.more Producer/Network HuffPost UK
Email ****@huffpost.com
Location London, England, United Kingdom
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 163 Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

31. Chopper's Political Podcast | GB News

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Sit back, pour yourself a drink and join GB News' Political Editor Christopher Hope at his regular table in a Westminster pub where he will discuss the latest insider political intrigue and gossip with everyone from popstars to politicians. New episodes released every Friday. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.more Host Christopher Hope
Producer/Network GB News
Email ****@gmail.com
Location London, England, United Kingdom
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Jonathan Ashworth, Nigel Farage +22 more
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 145 Avg Length 35 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

32. Quite right!

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Welcome to Quite right!, the podcast from The Spectator that searches for sanity and common sense in a world which increasingly seems devoid of both. Each week, join Michael Gove, editor of The Spectator , and Madeline Grant, assistant editor of The Spectator , for a mixture of politics, culture and mischief as they unpack the stories that most piqued their interest, amusement or exasperation. For more podcasts from The Spectator: spectator.co.uk/podcasts Subscribe to The Spectator : spectator.co.uk/subscribe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.more Producer/Network The Spectator
Location London, England, United Kingdom
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Suella Braverman, Robert Jenrick +3 more
Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 104 Avg Length 43 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

33. Through the Week with Simple Politics | SP Podcast

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Join the team behind the @SimplePolitics Instagram account, Tatton, and Diane as they reflect on the last week's political landscape in the simplest way possible. Who we are Simple Politics does things differently. We exist to help you have better conversations about the issues and the changes that matter. We do so by being clear, accurate and impartial. Also, light-hearted, engaging and occasionally (but not as often as we think) amusing. It's not just about understanding the facts and the topics themselves but also looking at why different people hold the opinions they do. Those with whom you disagree aren't monsters. Understanding and respect are at the core of everything we do...more Hosts Tatton Spiller, Diane Daniels, Charlotte John
Producer/Network Simple Politics & Stripped Media
Email ****@simplepolitics.co.uk
Location London, England, United Kingdom
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 94Facebook 242KTwitter 83.5KInstagram 869.2K Avg Length 22 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

34. Inside Briefing with the Institute for Government

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The first Labour government in 14 years is facing a daunting to-do list and complex challenges at every turn. Public services are under strain. The civil service is under pressure. And ministers must deliver the government's missions and milestones. But could Keir Starmer's plan to 'rewire the British state' through using AI and creating a 'start-up' culture turn these challenges into opportunities?So where is government working well and what is it doing badly? What can be done to make No10, the Treasury and the rest of government function more effectively? What can Keir Starmer and Rach..more Host Hannah White
Producer/Network Institute for Government
Email ****@instituteforgovernment.org.uk
Location London, England, United Kingdom
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Claire Ainsley, Matthew Fright +27 more
Apple Rating 4.5/5Apple Reviews 315Facebook 3.5KTwitter 66.3KInstagram 3.7K Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

35. Any Questions? and Any Answers?

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Alex Forsyth presents topical debate in which guests from politics, business, science, arts and the media answer questions from members of the public. Anita Anand presents listeners' responses to the issues raised.more Hosts Alex Forsyth, Anita Anand
Producer/Network BBC Radio 4
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
Location London, England, United Kingdom
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Gawain Towler, Poppy Coburn +18 more
Apple Rating 3.5/5Apple Reviews 454Twitter 2.4MInstagram 7M Avg Length 47 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

36. Talking Politics

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Political Editor Robert Peston and News At Ten Anchor Tom Bradby discuss and debate all the key talking points of the political week. You can watch every episode on YouTube, ITVX and Spotify and listen on every podcast platform, including https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/talking-politics/id1724952808 (Apple Podcasts). Hit subscribe on any platform to ensure you don't miss an episode.more Hosts Tom Bradby, Julie Etchingham, Robert Peston, Anushka Asthana
Producer/Network ITV News
Email ****@itn.co.uk
Location London, England, United Kingdom
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Catherine West, Professor Colin Rallings +13 more
Apple Rating 3.8/5Apple Reviews 153 Avg Length 27 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

37. Matt Chorley's Urgent Questions

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Matt Chorley brings you the biggest interviews, latest news and best analysis from the heart of Westminster every weekday. It's politics, but not as you know it...
Producer/Network BBC Radio 5 Live
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
Location London, England, United Kingdom
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Philippa Perry, Steve Rosenberg +7 more
Apple Rating 4.3/5Apple Reviews 43 Avg Length 47 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

38. Starmergeddon (from TLDR News)

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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.Pre-order the next edition of Too Long, TLDR's print magazine, using the code 'TOOPODCAST' for £2 off any order: https://toolong.news/more Hosts Ben Blissett, Georgina Findlay
Producer/Network TLDR News
Email ****@tldrnews.co.uk
Location London, England, United Kingdom
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guest Angela Rayner
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 64 Avg Length 38 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact

39. Parliament Matters

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Join two of the UK's leading parliamentary experts, Mark D'Arcy and Ruth Fox, as they guide you through the often mysterious ways our politicians do business and explore the running controversies about the way Parliament works. Each week they will analyse how laws are made and ministers held accountable by the people we send to Westminster. They will be debating the topical issues of the day, looking back at key historical events and discussing the latest research on democracy and Parliament. Why? Because whether it's the taxes you pay, or the laws you've got to obey.....more Hosts Mark DArcy, Ruth Fox
Producer/Network Hansard Society
Email ****@hansardsociety.org.uk
Location London, England, United Kingdom
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Tony Grew, Professor Catherine Barnard +13 more
Apple Rating 4.9/5Apple Reviews 100 Avg Length 57 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

40. The Rundown by PoliticsHome

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Our weekly podcast from PoliticsHome discussing all the ups and downs in Westminster. Please subscribe and share - and keep up with all the latest news on PoliticsHome.com. Got a question for the team? ****@politicshome.com.more Host Alain Tolhurst
Producer/Network PoliticsHome
Email ****@politicshome.com
Location City of Westminster, England, United Kingdom
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Apple Rating 4.1/5Apple Reviews 113Facebook 7.3KTwitter 113K Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Since Jan 2020 Get Email Contact

41. Question Time

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Topical debate in which guests from the worlds of politics and the media answer questions posed by members of the public
Host Fiona Bruce
Producer/Network BBC Sounds
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
Location London, England, United Kingdom
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Peter Kyle, Kevin Hollinrake +67 more
Apple Rating 3.9/5Apple Reviews 40Twitter 2.4MInstagram 7M Avg Length 60 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

42. The Lesley Riddoch Podcast

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Scottish politics dissected from a left, pro-independence stance. Each week, award-winning broadcaster and journalist, Lesley Riddoch chews over the week's news with co-host Fraser Thompson. If you like intelligent, quirky chat about Scottish society and culture, and Scottish, UK and international politics analysed from a Scottish perspective; this podcast is for you.more Host Lesley Riddoch
Producer/Network Lesley Riddoch and Pat Joyce
Email ****@feistyproductions.co.uk
Location Scotland, United Kingdom
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Recent Guests Liam McArthur MSP, Paul Laverty +3 more
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 290Facebook 8.7KTwitter 89.1K Avg Length 69 min Format Long form Since May 2007 Get Email Contact

43. Podlitical

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Politics chat with the latest goings on at Holyrood and Westminster through the eyes of BBC Scotland journalists.
Hosts Nick Eardley, Lynsey Bews, Rajdeep Sandhu, Philip Sim, Lucy Whyte
Producer/Network BBC Radio Scotland
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
Location Edinburgh, Scotland, United Kingdom
Estimated Monthly Listeners 10k-50k
Apple Rating 4.2/5Apple Reviews 188 Avg Length 29 min Format Medium form Since Sep 2018 Get Email Contact

44. Red Lines

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The back-stop's here? Bad puns with top political coverage from Northern Ireland. Red Lines brings you essential analysis and commentary by BBC NI's politics team.
Host Mark Carruthers
Producer/Network BBC Radio Ulster
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Location Belfast, Northern Ireland, United Kingdom
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Gareth Gordon, Suzanne Breen +23 more
Apple Rating 4.4/5Apple Reviews 97Facebook 324.7KTwitter 346.8KInstagram 84.1K Avg Length 39 min Format Medium form Since Sep 2019 Get Email Contact

45. For Wales, See Wales

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For Wales, See Wales is a podcast helping you better understand the most wonderful country on earth - Wales.Each week we shine a light on the utterly bizarre (and often hilarious) world of Welsh politics and issues. So many people care deeply about Cymru but very little attention is given to it by the wider UK media...more Producer/Network Will Hayward, Melanie Owen, Robin Morgan
Email ****@haymanmedia.co.uk
Location Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Eluned Morgan, John Swinney +1 more
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 72Instagram 2.1K Avg Length 41 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

46. The Ponsonby and Massie Podcast

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The two biggest names in Scottish political journalism, Bernard Ponsonby and Alex Massie, join forces to bring you a regular 'must listen' insider briefing on the political and wider world. Bernard has been Scotland's leading TV political editor for many years while Alex is the unavoidable commentator and columnist for the Times and Sunday Times. Together they bring decades of experience and unsurpassed contacts books to provide you with a valuable insider briefing behind the headlines...more Producer/Network Solid Media
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Location Glasgow, Scotland, United Kingdom
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Prof Chris Hanretty, Mark Diffley
Apple Rating 4.6/5Apple Reviews 64Twitter 2.9K Avg Length 44 min Format Long form Get Email Contact

47. Walescast

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Your one-stop shop for everything Welsh politics and current affairs. Felicity Evans and James Williams discuss the big issues with exclusive interviews and in-depth analysis.
Hosts Felicity Evans, James Williams
Producer/Network BBC Radio Wales
Email ****@bbc.co.uk
Location Cardiff, Wales, United Kingdom
Estimated Monthly Listeners 1k-10k
Recent Guests Gareth Lewis, Teleri Glyn Jones +31 more
Apple Rating 4.7/5Apple Reviews 41 Avg Length 34 min Format Medium form Get Email Contact