Keir Starmer denied a 'cover-up' after his government was accused of withholding information about the Southport killer, did he get it wrong?

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

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Donald Trump returns as U.S. president after one of the most extraordinary election comebacks in modern history, but what will Trump part two look like? 

Will he smile or frown on Keir Starmer and the UK? Will his tariffs hurt Britain? And why have Suella Braverman and Liz Truss been invited to the inauguration? 

Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Patrick Maguire and Jane Mulkerrins

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Lib Dem leader Ed Davey has positioned himself as pro-Europe and anti-Trump. Can he appeal to the urban voters that Labour may lose as they pick their fight with the Tories and Reform?

Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with Robin Brant and Alys Denby. 

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As a fragile ceasefire is agreed between Israel and Hamas, is this a peek into Donald Trump's new world order?

Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Matthew Syed and Zoe Strimpel.

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Kemi Badenoch questions Keir Starmer about the state of the economy and his support for Chancellor Rachel Reeves.

Hugo Rifkind unpacks the action from the Commons chamber with the help of Patrick Maguire, Lara Spirit and comedian Geoff Norcott.

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The chancellor shrugs off calls to resign after Keir Starmer is pressed about her future. Is there really any chance of her losing her job, and should the prime minister do a better job of defending her?

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

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Rachel Reeves is looking for ways to grow the economy in the long-term, but may still have to cut spending - how will the party react?

Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Janice Turner and Patrick Maguire.

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Rachel Reeves is in China for trade talks, despite the UK's economic woes. When should politicians give in to pressure and cancel a foreign trip?

Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with Seb Payne and Miranda Green.

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The pound is falling in value and government borrowing costs are rising - are the economic walls closing in on Rachel Reeves?

Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Manveen Rana and Michael Binyon.

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PMQs Unpacked is back for the new year and today Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch clash over whether there should be a national inquiry into child sexual abuse by grooming gangs. 

Hugo Rifkind unpacks the exchanges from the Commons with the help of Sunday Times chief political commentator Tim Shipman and comedian Alistair Barrie. 

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Calls for a national inquiry into the grooming gangs scandal are being led by the Conservatives, Reform UK and Elon Musk, but would it delay the action needed to protect children from abuse?

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

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