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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

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"

Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood says the pro-Palestine protests after the Manchester synagogue attack were "fundamentally un-British". But can the authorities stop them?

Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with Daisy McAndrew and Michael Binyon. 

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Fundamentally Un-British

The government says the UK is too attractive to refugees and says it will end the 'Golden Ticket' of resettlement and family reunion rights. But will it stop people crossing the channel?

Plus, reaction to the attack on a Manchester synagogue. 

Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Manveen Rana and Patrick Kidd.

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The End Of The Asylum 'Golden Ticket'?

Reform UK says Keir Starmer’s attack on Nigel Farage risks inciting violence. Has Labour been guilty of playing the man, not the ball?

Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Robert Crampton and Phil Tinline.

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Playing The Ball And Not The Man?

Labour Party Conference began with much speculation about the Prime Minister's survival. Is he out of the danger zone - and if so - for how long?

Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Patrick Maguire and Ayesha Hazarika

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Keir Starmer's Survival

Rachel Reeves has delivered her speech to Labour Party conference, warning of 'harsh global headwinds' and harder choices to come. Is she laying the ground for a brutal autumn Budget, and did she look like a chancellor secure in her job?

Hugo Rifkind unpacks the speech with Joe Mayes and Megan Kenyon. He also speaks to Bill Esterson, chair of the Commons Energy Security and Net Zero Committee, about whether the government is making the case to the public for net zero.

 This bonus episode is brought to you by SSE, from the Labour Party conference.

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The Chancellor's Hard Choices To Come

Hugo Rifkind unpacks the latest Times Radio Focus Group with Tom Lubbock of JL Partners. 

What do these 2024 Labour voters think about Keir Starmer and the government, and will they back him again to keep out Nigel Farage?

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Why Have Labour Voters Lost Faith?

Keir Starmer urges liberals to take on the populist right as he confirms plans for mandatory digital ID cards. But has the prime minister worked out how to tackle Nigel Farage's Reform UK?

Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with Michael Binyon and Emma Duncan. 

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Starmer Takes On Populism

Andy Burnham says he's been privately urged to challenge Keir Starmer. Could the so-called King of the North return to parliament and run for leader?

Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Manveen Rana and Matthew Parris. 

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The Burnham Show

After Ed Davey claimed the Lib Dems were the last block against Nigel Farage's 'forces of darkness', why does he spend so much time talking about Reform UK and Donald Trump?

Hugo Rifkind is joined by Alice Thomson and Robert Crampton to unpack the politics of the day. 

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Why is Ed Davey "Obsessed" With Nigel Farage?

Keir Starmer's hopes of a reset with the EU have taken a blow, after the bloc refused Britain access to critical crime and illegal migration databases.
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The EU Plays Hardball On Migration

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