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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/

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Politics Without The Boring Bits

The Prime Minister wants to lift the ban on Maccabi Tel Aviv fans attending their game against Aston Villa next month. But could it lead to violence?

Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with Michael Binyon and Alys Denby.

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Football Ban Tests Starmer

The government, the Crown Prosecution Service and the Conservatives all blame each other for the collapse of the China spy case, is everyone set to lose in the blame game?

Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Manveen Rana and David Runciman live from the Times and Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival 

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The China Spy Blame Game

Hugo Rifkind unpacks PMQs alongside Patrick Maguire and Ayesha Hazarika live from the Times and Sunday Times Cheltenham Literature Festival.

Badenoch challenges Starmer over the China spy case, but Starmer enjoys arguing over legal technicalities.

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PMQs: Lawyer, Not A Leader?

Does an embarrassing moment for Sir Keir Starmer on stage at the Egypt peace summit reveal something about the UK's influence on the global stage?

Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Libby Purves and James Marriott

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Trump Leaves Starmer Hanging

Reform UK's Nigel Farage is preparing to drop his promise to deliver £90bn of tax cuts, saying his party will reduce public spending first. Is this a more credible position, and is it in response to Tory attacks?

Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Carol Lewis and Patrick Kidd 

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Farage Ditches Tax Cut Plans

The ceasefire in Gaza is underway after US president Donald Trump brokered a peace deal between Israel and Hamas. But how will he feel about missing out on the Nobel Peace Prize?

Alexis Conran unpacks the politics of the day with Michael Binyon and Alys Denby.

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Trump's Peace Prize Snub

President Trump says Israel and Hamas have agreed to phase one of his plan for peace in Gaza. Is he on track for a Nobel Peace Prize? 

Plus, why is Matthew trying to avoid calling Nigel Farage by his name? 

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Trump Takes Credit For Gaza Deal

Hugo Rifkind unpacks Kemi Badenoch's speech to Conservative Party conference in which she pledged to scrap Labour's tax rises and abolish stamp duty. But has she discovered her own magic money tree?

Plus: Margaret Thatcher also struggled to make an impact in her first year, how do the two leaders compare?

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Badenoch's Tax-Cutting Promises

Robert Jenrick has been announcing a series of policies at Conservative conference, and defending comments he made about the lack of 'white faces' in an inner-city area of Birmingham. 

Was he just making a point about integration? Is he trying to destabilise Kemi Badenoch's leadership? And, what does Badenoch's favourite author - Terry Pratchett - tell us about her?

Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Josh Glancy and James Marriott 

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Jenrick Moves Centre Stage

Hugo Rifkind unpacks the latest Times Radio Focus Group with James Johnson of JL Partners.

Kemi Badenoch has failed to make an impression on these 2024 Conservative voters so far, but which of her potential rivals do they compare to Martin Lewis? 

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Kemi Badenoch: "Absolutely Invisible"

With Keir Starmer away at the Nato summit, it's deputy prime minister's questions (again). Angela Rayner faces questions from Mel Stride about the mounting rebellion over welfare cuts.

Ed Vaizey unpacks the action with Patrick Maguire and Gráinne Maguire.

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PMQs: Rayner's Rough Ride Over Welfare

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