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Daily Politics from the New Statesman

Daily Politics from the New Statesman

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Helping you make sense of politics – every weekday.


Anoosh Chakelian, Oli Dugmore 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 Daily Politics, our journalists and expert guests cut through the noise of the headlines to explain the forces shaping our world. From the battles inside the Labour Party to the future of the Conservatives, from the rise of Reform UK to the debates that dominate Parliament, we provide the clarity you need to follow UK politics.


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▶︎ Do billionaires really benefit the UK?

▶︎ One year of Labour rule: can things still only get better?


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Hosts:

Anoosh Chakelian

Oli Dugmore


Regular contributors and co-hosts:

Tom McTague, Editor-in-chief

Will Lloyd, Deputy editor

Andrew Marr, Political editor

George Eaton, Senior editor, politics

Hannah Barnes, Associate editor

Rachel Cunliffe, Associate political editor

Will Dunn, Business editor

Megan Gibson, Foreign editor

Katie Stallard, Global affairs editor

Tanjil Rashid, Culture editor

Kate Mossman, Senior writer


Production team:

Senior podcast producer: Catharine Hughes

Video producer: Rob Le Mare

Assistant producer: Biba Kang

Executive producer: Chris Stone

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Episodes
  • How green is the Green Party?
    Mar 31 2026

    Green Party support is surging after its by-election victory in Gorton and Denton last month.


    But is Zack Polanski’s party leaving its environmental principles behind?


    Anoosh Chakelian is joined by Megan Kenyon to discuss.

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    31 mins
  • Inside Labour’s immigration feud
    Mar 30 2026

    As ministers and backbenchers criticise Shabana Mahmood’s immigration plans, is Labour about to water them down? And what is behind the splits over the policy?


    Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea go behind the scenes of Labour’s battle over immigration reform.


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    32 mins
  • “Another chapter in the farce that is HS2” | Will and Anoosh’s weekly round up
    Mar 28 2026

    Morgan McSweeney’s stolen phone, Kemi Badenoch’s council tax claims and the UAE defence attache, Group Captain Sandy Sandilands.


    Will Dunn and Anoosh Chakelian round up their stories of the week.

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    38 mins
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