The New Statesman podcast

A UK politics podcast hosted by Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea with contributions from New Statesman writers including political editor Andrew Marr.

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Will the Tory government be brought down by inflation?

Inflation reaches 9 percent for the first time since 1982.

Why is Boris Johnson waging a culture war? With Rory Stewart and Kim Leadbeater

If Keir Starmer resigns, who replaces him? With Andrew Marr

Armando Iannucci: Is politics just a game to today’s leaders?

Armando Iannucci and Anoosh Chakelian

Will the Red Wall or beergate seal Keir Starmer’s fate?

Anoosh Chakelian, Freddie Hayward and Ben Walker

Local elections: What would be a good night for Labour or the Tories?

Armando Iannucci: is politics still tribal?

Ailbhe Rea and Armando Iannucci

Prime Ministerial

Was Margeret Thatcher a good prime minister?

From Theresa May to Thatcher, Stephen Bush and Jonn Elledge explore the tenures of previous leaders in a six-part series from the New Statesman Podcast.

Was John Major a good prime minister?

Was Tony Blair a good prime minister?

Was Gordon Brown a good prime minister?

Was David Cameron a good prime minister?

Was Theresa May a successful prime minister?

Westminster Reimagined, with Armando Iannucci

Is democracy slowly collapsing in Westminster?

Armando Iannucci and Anoosh Chakelian

Are politicians obsolete?

Anoosh Chakelian and Armando Iannucci

Armando Iannucci: the arcane rules and rituals of parliament need radical reform

Ailbhe Rea and Armando Iannucci