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

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Why are so many Conservative MPs standing down? With Charlotte Ivers

Tory MPs have until next week to tell the party if they want to stand again – and many do…

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Can politics survive a post-truth world? with Armando Iannucci | Westminster Reimagined

Can politics survive a post-truth world? with Armando Iannucci | Westminster Reimagined

Why is Brexit back to haunt the Tory party?

Anti-microbial resistance: the crisis that could spell the end of medicine – with Pfizer

Rishi Sunak four weeks on

Jeremy Hunt’s doom-filled Autumn Statement

Jeremy Hunt’s doom-filled Autumn Statement

Is Britain falling apart? With Armando Iannucci | Westminster Reimagined

Prime Ministerial

Was Margaret 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.

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Was Gordon Brown a good prime minister?

Was Gordon Brown a good prime minister?

Was John Major a good prime minister?

Was Tony Blair a good prime minister?

Was David Cameron a good prime minister?

Was Theresa May a successful prime minister?

Was Theresa May a successful prime minister?

Westminster Reimagined, with Armando Iannucci

“It’s inequality, stupid.” With Armando Iannucci | Westminster Reimagined

“It’s inequality, stupid.” With Armando Iannucci | Westminster Reimagined

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

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

Armando Iannucci and Anoosh Chakelian

Armando Iannucci: is politics still tribal?

Armando Iannucci: is politics still tribal?

Ailbhe Rea and Armando Iannucci

Is democracy slowly collapsing in Westminster?

Is democracy slowly collapsing in Westminster?

Armando Iannucci and Anoosh Chakelian