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Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips

Sky News' Trevor Phillips breaks down what's happening in Westminster and what to look out for over the week ahead.

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Today is Trevor's last show on Sky News and joining him this week is the newly appointed Defence Secretary Wes Streeting to talk about what the public can expect from the new Burnham government. Also Jonathan Aitkens joins us again after his appearance on the first show of Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips to talk about the review of early release of prisoners to help with overcrowding in prisons. Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp also speaks to Trevor about that issue and says the Conservative Party are ready for a General Election to happen whenever. Our panel this is week is:Former Head of News & Current Affairs, Channel 4 - Dorothy Byrne, Former Editor, Financial Times - Lionel Barber, and Former Special Adviser at the Home Office - Salma Shah

The final episode of Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips

On today's show we have an exclusive interview with Boris Johnson.  In this wide ranging interview Trevor speaks to the Former Prime Minister about how his legacy on Ukraine, migration and Brexit could cause problems for Andy Burnham as he officially becomes Prime Minister tomorrow. They also touch on whether politics has become more volatile and how MPs should be kept safe. You can watch the final show of Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips next Sunday on Sky News at 8:30am

Boris Johnson on Brexit, the Boriswave and advice for Burnham

With England through to the World Cup semi-finals, the question of who will be playing looks very clear but the same can't be said for Andy Burnham's cabinet. Trade Minister Sir Chris Bryant gives Trevor his thoughts on what the Burnham era might look like.And with the Clacton by-election at risk of descending into a farce, shadow Chancellor Sir Mel Stride tells Trevor that Nigel Farage is using it as a "distraction" from questions over donations.Also on the show this week are Paul Nowak, General Secretary of the TUC and Rain Newton-Smith, economist and General Secretary of the CBI.Our panel this week are author and LBC presenter, Iain Dale, senior political commentator at The Telegraph, Annabel Denham and columnist and broadcaster Steve Richards.You can watch Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips every week on Sky News at 8.30am

Do we know more about Tuchel's front bench than Andy Burnham's Cabinet?

Andy Burnham has set out some of his plans for Government - but what will they actually look like in practice? Deputy leader of the Labour Party, Lucy Powell joins Trevor to shed some light on this. And more questions about Nigel Farage’s finances after reports about his friendship with George Cotterell, who was convicted of wire fraud in the U.S. in 2017. Robert Jenrick tells Trevor the media are targeting Reform UK’s leader. Health Secretary James Murray is also on the show as well as Chair of the Equality of Human Rights Commission, Dr Mary-Ann Stephenson. Our panel this week are former Deputy Cabinet Secretary Helen Macnamara, Associate Editor at The Times Josh Glancy and business journalist and broadcaster Ian King. You can watch Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips every week on Sky News at 8.30am

What would a Burnham Government mean for Britain?

With reports that Keir Starmer could resign as soon as tomorrow, Business Secretary Peter Kyle tells Trevor that he’s “seen nothing” to suggest thats true. The by elections earlier this week produced a mixed set of results for the Conservative party. A win in Scotland for the first time in nearly 60 year and then just 2% of the vote in Makerfield. We hear from Shadow Chancellor Sir Mel Stride. Plus the former Director of Strategy at Downing Street, Steve Hilton is hoping to become California’s Republican Governor. Our panel this week is Editor-at-Large of the News Statesman - Andrew Marr, Political Editor at the i - Caroline Wheeler, and Editor of the Spectator - Lord Gove.You can watch Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips every week on Sky News at 8.30am

Is it time for Keir Starmer to resign?

After a shocking resignation from John Healey as Defence Secretary over investment into keeping the country safe, it's another tricky week for the Prime Minister. Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy joins Wilfred Frost to explain what the government is doing to increase defence spending. We also hear from the Shadow Defence Secretary James Cartlidge about what the Conservative Party think needs to be done. And just an hour after Reform UK leader Nigel Farage claims Britain has become a two-tier state against white people, the party's education spokesperson, Suella Braverman joins us. Plus what do the British public care about and is it the same as what politicians are talking about? More in Common Director, Luke Tryl explains more. Our panel this week: Sunday Times columnist Mark Urban, journalist Sonia Sodha and Executive Director at Fortune Kamal Ahmed.Trevor is back next week for Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips on Sky News at 8.30am

Is Keir Starmer making the UK less safe?

This week on the show, Deputy Prime Minister and Justice Secretary David Lammy speaks to Trevor after a week of political outcry after the murder of Henry Nowak.Also the son of British couple, Craig and Lindsay Foreman who have been held in captivity in Iran for 18 months, speaks to Trevor about how they are doing and whether the UK Government is doing enough to bring them back home. eir release.Former Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt has his response to their sentence and gives us his experience of negotiating with Iran.Our panel this week are: Former BBC Director General & FA Chair Greg Dyke, Former Chancellor Nadhim Zahawi , and Financial Times Deputy Opinion Editor Miranda Green.You can watch Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips every week on Sky News from 8.30am

Should tragedy become politicised? The fallout from Henry Nowak's murder

Children's Commissioner Dame Rachel De Souza joins Trevor this week to talk about a potential social media ban for children and the public outcry after two boys were spared jail after being convicted of rape. Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden also joins Trevor to explain the Government's plan to tackle the high numbers of young people not in employment, education, and training. Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp explains how Conservative policies would tackle the issue better. Our panel this week are Daily Mail columnist Sarah Vine, Labour Peer Baroness Ayesha Hazarika, and broadcaster Rachel Johnson. You can watch Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips every week from 8.30am on Sky News

Are women being forgotten about in court cases?

This week, Chief Secretary to the Prime Minister Darren Jones tells Trevor what the government expects from a possible reopening of the Strait of Hormuz - and denies any link between Russian sanctions and UK fuel supplies. He also sets out Labour’s plans for VAT cuts as part of the party’s “summer of fun.”Reform’s Treasury spokesperson Robert Jenrick defends proposals to cut tax on overtime and outlines the party’s wider immigration policies.With the UK easing restrictions on Russian oil while the war continues, we ask whether Ukraine still feels supported - Trevor speaks to Ukrainian MP Kira Rudik.And on the panel this week: former Labour adviser John McTernan, ex Boris Johnson aide Jo Tanner, and Times journalist and Reform supporter Tim Montgomerie.

Labour Promises a “Summer of Fun" but is that what we will get?

Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy speaks to Trevor Phillips as Keir Starmer faces ongoing pressure to resign. Wes Streeting and Andy Burnham are supposedly waiting in the wings but will they finally pull the trigger on a leadership contest. Conservative Leader Kemi Badenoch is also on the show and reflects on her new found fame within American rap stars. Plus, could a change of Labour leader actually help Labour in the next election? Chief Executive of Ipsos UK and Ireland Kelly Beaver joins Trevor in the studio. Our panel this week Former Editor of the Financial Times Lionel Barber, Political Editor at the New Statesman Ailbhe Rea and Editor-at-Large of the Sun - Harry Cole. 

Andy and Wes begin their leadership campaigns... sort of

The elections are over, the people have spoken and they have said that they are not impressed with the Labour Party. But whose fault is that? MP for Hornsey and Friern Barnet, Catherine West believes there is one person to blame - the Prime Minister and she has vowed to mount a leadership challenge as early as Monday but will it work or will Starmer use yet another of his nine lives?Our panel this week is former cabinet minister and Editor of the Spectator Michael Gove, Chief political commentator of The Times, Patrick Maguire and host of the Politics at Sam and Anne's podcast, Anne McElvoy. We also hear from the new leader of Wales, Rhun ap iorwerth and the SNP's Stephen Flynn on their thoughts on independence and from Reform's Richard Tice on their astonishing election victory.  You can watch Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips every weekend from 8:30am on Sky News.

Election Fallout for Starmer: Will he stay or will he go?

On today's episode Trevor Phillips hears from Zack Polanski after he faced criticism for retweeting a post about the arrest of the Golders Green attack suspect. We also hear from Transport Secretary Heidi Alexander about what the Government is doing to tackle the rise in antisemitism. With the Holyrood elections next week, the SNP's Westminster Leader Stephen Flynn tells Trevor that there will be another independence referendum if his party wins a majority. Our panel this week to help us make sense of everything is Former RMT General Secretary Mick Lynch, Times columnist Melanie Phillips and Former Number 10 Director of Policy Polly Mackenzie. 

Zack Polanski: The police should not be above scrutiny

Hurricane Mandy continues to swirl through Westminster, after revelations that Peter Mandelson was appointed US Ambassador despite failing security vetting, adding to the growing scandal that has now claimed another political casualty, top civil servant Sir Olly Robbins. What will it take for the Prime Minister to take responsibility for this mess?Our panel this week is former Conservative Chancellor of the Exchequer and Reform UK member, Nadim Zahawi, former SNP MP Joanna Cherry, and journalist and author, Paul Mason.The programme also features a range of guests weighing in on the Mandelson row and the upcoming elections, including Science Secretary Liz Kendall, Shadow Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Alex Burghart, Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey, and Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth.You can watch Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips every week from 8:30 am on Sky News.

Can Starmer limp on? The PM comes under pressure amid the Mandelson vetting scandal

As the US and Iran confirm that no peace deal is currently on the table, raising fears of a prolonged conflict, the UK finds itself with no seat at the negotiating table. Are we still relevant on the world stage? Our panel this week is Times journalist Stephen Sackur, columnist and broadcaster Sonia Sodha and former Downing Street director of communications Guto Harri.Health Secretary Wes Streeting joins us this week from the Government with some fiery comments about Trump. For Reform UK, Zia Yusuf, Spokesperson for Home Affairs and from the Conservatives, shadow Defence Secretary James Cartlidge.You can watch Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips every weekend from 8:30am on Sky News.

Provocative, outrageous and incendiary - Wes Streeting hits out at Trump

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson joins Trevor and tells motorists to "fill up as normal" at the petrol pump, playing down the prospect of fuel shortages.Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch weighs in on Morgan McSweeney's stolen government phone saying that his version of events are "extremely fishy". Former foreign secretary David Owen also joins Trevor saying if the government are going to impose restrictions on energy use, it's better to tell the public sooner rather than later. Our panel this week: Political commentator Steve Richards, Telegraph senior political commentator Annabel Denham and Sunday Times associate editor Josh Glancy.You can watch Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips every week from 8:30am

Keep calm and carry on?

As oil and gas prices spike due to the ongoing unrest in the Middle East, we are joined by Housing Secretary Steve Reed and ask him what the government will do to protect households from spiralling costs. Trevor also speaks to former International Development Secretary, Rory Stewart. Our panel this week to digest this is: Leader writer and columnist at The Times Sebastian Payne, Broadcaster and journalist Daisy McAndrew and Economist and political commentator Faiza Shaheen. You can watch Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips every week from 8:30am to 10:00am on Sky News

What will the war mean for people at home?

As Donald Trump calls for countries to join him in the war against Iran, we are joined by the Energy, Security and Net Zero Minister, Ed Miliband who explains what the government are doing to protect UK both at home and abroad. Trevor also speaks to former MI6 chief, Sir John Scarlett, who looks at what Trump's next move might be. Our panel this week to digest this is: Former lead on security policy Baroness Ashton, Historian and Sunday Times columnist Mark Urban and former Foreign Secretary Sir Malcolm Rifkind.  You can watch Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips every week from 8:30am to 10:00am on Sky News

What is Trump's next move in Iran?

As the war in the Middle East continues we are joined by the Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper who explains what is being done to evacuate the thousands of British citizens who are out there. For the Conservatives, Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp speaks to Trevor. Our International Correspondent Diana Magnay has the latest from the Jerusalem. And in an exclusive interview we hear from the Russian Ambassador to the UK Andrei Kelin who tells us Moscow is "not neutral" in the latest war between the U.S. and Iran. Our panel this week to digest this is: Spectator Editor Michael Gove, Former RMT General Secretary Mick Lynch, and Politico Executive Editor and host of Politics at Sam and Anne’s Anne McElvoy. You can watch Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips every week from 8:30am to 10:00am on Sky News 

Is Keir Starmer being ghosted by Donald Trump?

In a special show the Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood speaks exclusively to Trevor Phillips after unveiling her new plans for the country’s immigration system, including controversial plans for deporting children. As new polling for Sky News shows 67% of people surveyed think immigration is too high, the Government are having to change how they act and the policies they implement. Sky's Deputy Political Editor Sam Coates, Executive Director of Tax Justice UK Faiza Shaheen, and former Conservative Home editor and now Reform UK supporter Tim Montgomerie are also on the show to work out what these announcements mean. You can watch Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips from 8:30am every weekend. 

Home Secretary defends her immigration plans

Defence Secretary John Healey joins Trevor on the show this week for the Government's reaction to a new wave of conflict in the Middle East after America and Israel launched strikes at Iran. Shadow Foreign Secretary Dame Priti Patel is also on the show for the Conservatives' view of the escalation. And what comes next for the people of Iran after the death of their Supreme Leader, we hear from Iranian activist Fariba Hachtroudi. As well as the former Director General of the Royal United Services Institute, Karin Lisa von Hippel about the wider implications for the world. Our panel this week to digest all of this is Lionel Shriver, Stephanie Flanders, and John Sopel. You can watch Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips every week from 8:30am on Sky News. 

What do the strikes on Iran mean for Britain?

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson joins Trevor to talk about her reforms to SEND that will be unveiled this week, but the main focus in Westminster is whether Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor should be removed from the line of succession. We also hear from Andrew Morton, who has written a number of royal biographies about how big a crisis the past week has been for the Royal Family. Reform's Treasury spokesperson Robert Jenrick is also on the show to explain the party's plans for the economy. Tuesday marks four years since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and after another round of peace talks with no results, Kyiv's Mayor Vitali Klitschko says Ukrainians are fighting to just survive. Our panel this week: Former Education Secretary, Gillian Keegan, Chair of Compass, Neal Lawson and Former leader of the Liberal Democrats Jo Swinson. You can watch Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips every week from 8:30am

Should MPs have any influence on the Royal Family?

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper joins Trevor from the Munich Security conference as global leaders appear to be marking the end of the International Rules based order. Also in Munich is Conservative Foreign Secretary, Dame Priti Patel. And as both the right and left continue to do well in the polls - we speak to Head of Policy for Reform UK, Zia Yusuf and the Green Party's leader Zack Polanski. Helping to work out what all of this means is journalist and broadcaster Steve Richards, the i's Chief Political Commentator Kitty Donaldson, and the director of the London Defence Conference, Iain Martin. You can watch Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips each week from 8:30am

Putin's poisonous frogs, Palestine Action, and the politics of protest

The Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is continuing to come under pressure for his decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as the UK Ambassador to the U.S. despite apparent concerns from Cabinet members, but as our panel discuss it’s the treatment of women and girls by powerful men that has sparked this political fire.Our panel this week is Baroness Ayesha Hazarika, Former Head of News and Current Affairs at Channel 4 Dorothy Byrne, and Former Downing Street Director of Communications Craig Oliver. Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden joins us this week from the Government. For the Conservatives, Shadow Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Alex Burghart and Labour peer Lord Glasman are also with us to make sense of everything.  You can watch Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips every weekend from 8:30am on Sky News

The political fires facing the Government

On today's show, Trevor Phillips reflects on the latest drop of the Epstein files released by the U.S. Department of Justice and the implications this has for his friend, the former UK Ambassador to Washington. Trevor speaks to the Housing Secretary Steve Reed about this as well as Sir Keir Starmer's recent trip to China. Also on the programme is Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp who remains optimistic about the future of the Conservative Party despite another defection to Reform UK. As part of a series of interviews with the United Kingdom's First Ministers - we hear from  Northern Ireland's First Minister and Deputy First Minister. And with Donald Trump's continuing threats against Iran, Trevor is joined by Iranian activist and author Fariba Hachtroudi. You can watch Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips every week from 8:30am on Sky News.

The Epstein files & British politics

In the final episode of the All Out Politics podcast, Adam Boulton and guests review the political year of 2021.It was a 12 months dominated once again by the coronavirus pandemic but punctuated by Brexit, allegations of sleaze and questions about leadership.Joining Adam are The Times columnist and former Conservative MP Matthew Parris, The New Statesman's deputy online editor Rachel Cunliffe and Sky's chief political correspondent Jon Craig.They will each pick their 'person' and 'moment' of the year and make a prediction for what lies ahead in 2022.#AllOutPolitics

Review of the political year

Adam Boulton and guests assess a stunning by-election defeat for the Conservatives in North Shropshire as the Liberal Democrats overturn a 23 thousand majority - with a 24% swing - and pile more pressure on Boris Johnson.They examine the impact of that result and what it means for the Prime Minister's leadership after a series of stories about sleaze and Downing Street parties.The panel also discuss the latest tensions between politicians and medical professionals over what to do about the Omicron variant of coronavirus and give their views on which leader should be most optimistic going into 2022.Joining Adam this week are the deputy political editor of the Daily Telegraph Lucy Fisher, the former press secretary to Paddy Ashdown Jo Phillips and Sky's chief political correspondent Jon Craig.#AllOutPolitics

North Shropshire shock and Covid tensions

Is it one rule for them and another for us? Adam Boulton and guests assess an uncomfortable week for the Prime Minister after claims of a Christmas Party in 10 Downing Street last year - at the same time as the country was living with Covid restrictions.There followed a series of denials that a party took place before video footage emerged showing Downing Street officials joking about said alleged party. The panel also discuss the government's decision to introduce Covid 'Plan B' measures in England and a final thought on whether Boris Johnson will lead the Conservatives at the next election.Joining Adam this week are the assistant comment Editor at the Daily Telegraph Olivia Utley, the associate editor of the Daily Mirror Kevin Maguire, the former Conservative minister David Gaukeand Sky's chief political correspondent Jon Craig.#AllOutPolitics*Audio credit: Downing Street footage obtained by ITV News.

One rule for them...?

Adam Boulton and guests look at the state of the parties after this week's Old Bexley and Sidcup by-election in which the Conservatives held the seat with a reduced majority. The panel assess the impact of the Reform Party - which finished third - and speculate on when there could be another general election.They also reflect on the latest attempt by Sir Keir Starmer to get Labour on the front foot with this week's shadow cabinet reshuffle.Joining Adam this week are the political correspondent at New Statesman Ailbhae Rea,  chief political correspondent and assistant editor at The Daily Telegraph, Christopher Hope,  and Sky's chief political correspondent Jon Craig.#AllOutPolitics

State of the parties and Labour reshuffle

Adam Boulton and guests discuss the issue at the top of the political agenda - the distressing news of the deaths of 27 people who drowned in the English Channel trying to reach the UK.They also asses the Prime Minister's fortunes as Boris Johnson attempts to get back on the front foot after the sleaze row, the HS2 controversy, the rebellion on social care plans, a somewhat bungled speech to the CBI and the reported tensions with the Treasury.Joining Adam this week are the former Home Office special adviser Salma Shah, former adviser to Boris Johnson Alex Crowther and Sky's chief political correspondent Jon Craig.#AllOutPolitics

Migrant crisis and PM's travails

Adam Boulton and guests discuss the government's levelling up agenda through the prism of changes to the HS2 and Northern Powerhouse rail projects.They also analyse the ongoing sleaze row which isn't going away despite the Prime Minister's attempts to close it down with a move to clean up the system.Joining Adam on the this week's podcast are the former Chair of the National Infrastructure Commission, Lord Andrew Adonis; the co-leader of the Green Party, Carla Denyer and Sky's chief political correspondent Jon Craig.#AllOutPolitics

All change for HS2

Adam Boulton and guests discuss the sleaze allegations circling UK politics.The controversy has focused on Conservative MPs with second jobs, Sir Geoffrey Cox carrying out paid external work from his House of Commons office and the issue of lobbying following the Owen Paterson row.Should MPs have second jobs and how should the Conservatives respond to the claims?Joining Adam this week are the SNP MP Pete Wishart; the deputy political editor of The Spectator and columnist at the 'i' Katy Balls; Conservative commentator Tim Montgomerie and Sky's chief political correspondent Jon Craig.#AllOutPolitics

'The return of sleaze to Westminster?'

Adam Boulton and guests analyse the good, the bad and the bubbly from this week's Budget statement by Rishi Sunak.Big spending commitments in line with Brown and Blair rather than Osborne and Cameron - and big tax rises to boot, with the tax burden now at a level not seen since 1949.A big boost for workers on Universal Credit and a business rate discount for shops, restaurants and gyms..But with the threat of inflation on the horizon - and the promise of tax cuts by 2024 - did the Chancellor do enough to convince the public to share his optimism? Joining Adam this week are the former senior adviser to Phillip Hammond and Sajid Javid - and now partner at Flint Global - Tim Pitt, the Oxford economist and author Linda Yueh and Sky's chief political correspondent Jon Craig.#AllOutPolitics

The politics of the Budget

Adam Boulton and guests discuss two types of risk this week. The risk to the public from Covid as ministers rule out introducing a Plan B to tackle rising cases of the virus - a decision which seems at odds with the advice from from the British Medical Association and the NHS Confederation. And the panel assess the risk to MPs and their safety as they remember Sir David Amess MP who died on October 15th.Joining Adam this week are the Conservative MP and member of the Covid Recovery Group, Harriett Baldwin; the Labour MP Angela Eagle and Sky's chief political correspondent Jon Craig.#AllOutPolitics

The Risk Factor: Covid and MPs' Safety

Brexit is back on the agenda this week as Adam Boulton and guests discuss the thorny issue of Northern Ireland protocol.Negotiations have resumed between the UK and the European Union over the implementation of the protocol with the EU offering concessions on checks.But the role of the European Court of Justice appears the major sticking point so what next?Joining Adam this week are the former Permanent Secretary at the Department for Exiting the EU, Philip Rycroft; Die Welt’s correspondent in London, Stefanie Bolzen and Sky's chief political correspondent Jon Craig.#AllOutPolitics

Brexit and Northern Ireland: Deal or no deal?

Adam Boulton and guests reflect on the Conservative Party conference in Manchester where Boris Johnson outlined an optimistic vision for the country against a backdrop of rising prices and the removal of the Universal Credit uplift.Plenty of focus on the 'levelling up' agenda and a high wage, high skill, high productivity economy - but very little in terms of hard policies.Joining Adam are the chief political correspondent of the Daily Telegraph Christopher Hope, former government minister Anna Soubry and Sky's chief political correspondent Jon Craig.#AllOutPolitics

Tory Conference: Crisis, what crisis?

Adam Boulton and guests reflect on Labour's conference in Brighton where Sir Keir Starmer had to overcome internal rows and a resignation before making his pitch to the party and the country in his first 'in person' speech as leader. And with the perfect storm of a supply chain problem, the end of the furlough scheme, the universal credit cut, and a cost of living crisis we'll look ahead to the Conservative gathering in Manchester and how the governing party plans to respond.Joining Adam this week, the Assistant Editor at The Spectator Isabel Hardman, former government minister and Conservative MP Alistair Burt and Sky's chief political correspondent Jon Craig.#AllOutPolitics

Starmer speech and Tory challenges

Adam Boulton and guests look ahead to the Labour Party conference in Brighton as Keir Starmer finally gets his wish to address the party faithful in person.The leader has already outlined his vision in a 14 thousand word essay on 'The Road Ahead' but it could be a bumpy one as he grapples with the issue of changing the one-member-one vote approach to leadership elections.Joining Adam to preview the conference are the former Labour MP Caroline Flint, author and journalist Rachel Shabi and Sky's chief political correspondent Jon Craig.#AllOutPolitics

Labour conference: Make or break for Starmer?

Adam Boulton and guests discuss the ins and outs of the Prime Minister's reshuffle and asses what they mean for Boris Johnson's government as he looks to grip both the domestic and international agendas for the months ahead.They also analyse the UK, US Australia security pact designed to help equip Australia with a fleet of nuclear-powered submarines - in what's seen as the latest effort to counter China.Joining Adam this week are Columnist at The i newspaper Ian Dunt, the Deputy Political Editor at the Telegraph Lucy Fisher and Sky's chief political correspondent Jon Craig.#AllOutPolitics

Cabinet Reshuffle: Removal and renewal

Adam Boulton and guests deliver an end of term report as Boris Johnson marks two years as Prime Minister.The pledges made on the steps of Number Ten Downing Street in 2019 have been overshadowed somewhat by the coronavirus pandemic.But what about the future? How can he reset the agenda to achieve the goals he set out on that sunny day in Westminster two years ago.Joining Adam this week are the former Conservative Cabinet Minister David Gauke, the writer and journalist - and Boris Johnson biographer - Sonia Purnell and Sky's chief political correspondent Jon Craig.

Boris Johnson: What next?

Adam Boulton and guests assess the government's Covid gamble after the Prime Minister lifted all remaining restrictions in England against a backdrop of increasing infections and deaths.The vaccination programme is powering on but those IN power have had to change tack somewhat over the issue of self-isolation and so called 'vaccine passports' which will soon be required at nightclubs and other large events.The panel also discuss another potential u-turn with the suggestion that National Insurance contributions could increase to pay for social care reforms in England which goes against a Conservative manifesto pledge from 2019.Joining Adam this week are the Assistant Editor at The Spectator, Isabel Hardman, Deputy Online Editor at the New Statesman Rachel Cunliffe and Sky's chief political correspondent Jon Craig.

Covid Gamble: Coherent or Confusing?

Adam Boulton and guests discuss politics and racism, two issues which have come together this week following the online abuse received by some of England's footballers after the defeat to Italy in the final of Euro 2020.This in the week the Runnymede Trust published a report suggesting racism is still 'systemic' in England and that people from ethnically diverse backgrounds still face inequalities across health, criminal justice, education, employment, immigration and politics.Joining Adam this week are the writer and founding member of Don't Divide Us Now Dr Rakib Ehsan, the Labour councillor Shaista Aziz who started a petition calling for racists to be banned from football matches in England, the journalist and author Yasmin Alibhai Brown and Sky's chief political correspondent Jon Craig.

Politics and Race

As England is gripped by football fever ahead of the Euro 2020 final, Adam Boulton and guests assess the impact on the political scene in the country.They discus English identity and so called 'gesture politics' as the debate over taking the knee and booing national anthems continues.Joining Adam this week are: The editor-in-chief of The New Statesman and author of 'Who Are We Now? Stories of Modern England,' Jason Cowley, Political commentator Emma Webb and Sky's chief political correspondent Jon Craig.

Football and Politics collide

Adam Boulton and guests assess the fallout from the Batley and Spen by election as Labour hold on with a slim majority. What does the result mean for Sir Keir Starmer and his party following the recent defeat in Hartlepool and the losses in the local elections?And what about the Conservatives who failed to add another blue brick to the red wall and follows the defeat in Amersham.The panel also discuss the political aftermath of Matt Hancock's departure as health secretary. Joining Adam this week are: The Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee, Professor of Political Science at the University of Manchester & Author of ‘Brexitland: Identity, Diversity and the Reshaping of British Politics - Rob Ford and Sky's chief political correspondent Jon Craig.

Batley and Spen - Labour Hold...just

Adam Boulton and guests assess the dynamic between numbers 10 and 11 Downing Street and the apparent tensions over the approach to tax and spend.Can the government keep its manifesto promise on the pensions triple lock and the pledge to sort out social care in England 'once and for all?'And what about the 200 million pound bill to pay for the successor to the Royal Yacht Britannia.It's all about the money this week and joining Adam to discuss whether Johnson/Sunak is the new Blair/Brown are the CEO of the New Economics Foundation Miatta Fahnbulleh, the Telegraph columnist and Parliamentary sketchwriter Madeline Grantand Sky's political correspondent Rob Powell.

Tax and Spend: Number 10 v Number 11

Adam Boulton and guests reflect on the week that was on the home and international fronts.The fallout from the G7 summit in Cornwall, the ongoing row over the Northern Ireland protocol, the Prime Minister's decision to delay removing all Covid restrictions in England by four weeks and the latest explosive claims by his former adviser Dominic Cummings.They also examine this week's meeting between Vladimir Putin and Joe Biden in Geneva and the potential for a resetting of relations.Joining Adam are the chief leader writer at The Observer, Sonia Sodha, Conservative commentator Tim Montgomerie and Sky's deputy political editor Sam Coates

Delay, Diplomacy and.....Dominic

Adam Boulton and guests assess the UK's place in the world as the G7 summit gets underway in Cornwall.Where are we with the special relationship with the US? How are the leaders going to address the coronavirus pandemic and accelerate the progress of vaccinating the world?And what about the row over the government's decision to cut the aid budget which has angered many Conservative MPs this week?Joining Adam this week are the writer for The Times and The Center for European Policy Analysis, Edward Lucas, the Director of The British Foreign Policy Group Sophia Gaston and Sky's foreign affairs editor Deborah Haynes.

G7: The UK's place in the world

Adam Boulton and guests discuss the explosive evidence given by the Prime Minister's former adviser Dominic Cummings to two select committees on the government's handling of the pandemic. In seven hours of testimony, Mr Cummings said that 'tens of thousands of people died, who didn't need to die,' suggested Boris Johnson is 'not fit for office' and argued that the Health Secretary should have been sacked 'for at least 15 to 20 things.''Fascinating but incendiary' was one MP's take on it as the government insists it's focused on the vaccine rollout and saving lives.Joining Adam to examine the fallout and the response to Mr Cummings' claims are:The Spectator's deputy political editor Katy Balls, the journalist and author Rob Huttonand Sky's chief political correspondent Jon Craig.

'Domshell' - The fallout

Adam Boulton and guests focus on government messaging and decision making on Covid restrictions. With the Indian variant of the virus being talked about as a potential threat to the June 21st 'grand reopening' what options are open to the Prime Minister.And what exactly ARE the rules on travelling somewhere on the 'Amber' list after a week of somewhat mixed messaging. Joining Adam this week are: The Guardian columnist Rafael Behr, the deputy political editor of the Telegraph Lucy Fisher and Sky's chief political correspondent Jon Craig.

Covid Restrictions: Messaging and decision making

Adam Boulton and guests examine the fallout from last week's elections from a Labour perspective and assess the government's policy agenda following the Queen's Speech.They also look ahead to the public inquiry into the government's handling of coronavirus pandemic.Joining Adam this week are the Assistant Comment Editor at The Telegraph Olivia Utley, The Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee and Sky's chief political correspondent Jon Craig.

Looking forward: Labour, Queen's Speech and Covid Inquiry

Adam Boulton and guests discuss the fallout from the Hartlepool by-election as the Conservatives take the seat from Labour for the first time in 57 years.Another chunk of the Red Wall has been dismantled leading to some tough questions for Sir Keir Starmer over his grip on Labour and its future direction.Joining Adam to analyse where it went wrong for Labour are the Director of the IPPR North think tank Sarah Longlands, the co-founder and Director of Deltapoll Joe Twymanand Sky's chief political correspondent Jon Craig.

Hartlepool - Tory gain, Labour pain

Adam Boulton and guests examine another challenging week for the Prime Minister who's faced days of scrutiny over allegations of inappropriate comments and sleaze. Who paid for what and when in terms of the refurbishment of the Downing Street flat? Did he suggest he would rather see bodies piled high than order another lockdown?The panel assess the Prime Minister's handling of events, why all this matters to the public, and the prospect of Dominic Cummings revealing more to Parliament in the coming weeks.Joining Adam this week are the deputy online editor of The New Statesman Rachel Cunliffe, editor of The Big Issue Paul McNamee and Sky's political correspondent Kate McCann.

Nothing to see here...or is there?

A podcast of two halves this week as Adam Boulton and guests asses the political response to the frantic 48 hours in football as plans for a European Super League veered into offside territory.They also dissect what Keir Starmer has referred to as 'sleaze, sleaze, sleaze' over lobbying in Westminster.Joining Adam are the Chief Executive of the Business Services Association and Deputy Chairman of Reaction Mark Fox, the Deputy Director of the Institute for Government Hannah Whiteand Sky's chief political correspondent Jon Craig.

Business v Government

Adam Boulton and guests look ahead to the May elections in England, Scotland and Wales on what will be the first electoral test since the coronavirus outbreak and the UK's departure from the European Union.They assess the key issues in the run up to 6th May and explore whether the current system of local governance works.Joining Adam this week are the Visiting Professor in the Department of Government at the London School of Economics - Tony Travers, Deputy Director of UK in a Changing Europe Paula Surridge and Sky's deputy political editor Sam Coates.

Local Elections 2021

Adam Boulton and guests discuss the row between the EU and the UK over so called vaccine nationalism as the Prime Minister warns against blockades. They also debate the issues around protests sparked by the Police, Crime, Sentencing and Courts Bill and they weigh up the arguments on the 'papers for the pub' proposals too.Joining Adam on the podcast this week are the Europe correspondent for The Irish Times, Naomi O'Leary, The Guardian columnist Polly Toynbee and Sky's chief political correspondent Jon Craig.

Vaccine Nationalism

This week Boris Johnson outlined his security and defence strategy for the post-Brexit world.It included a plan to lift the number of nuclear warheads the UK is prepared to stockpile, a proposal to strengthen trade links with China and an ambition to make Britain a science and tech superpower.Adam Boulton is joined by Patricia Lewis, who leads in the International Security Programme at Chatham House; Sir Lawrence Freedman, the Emeritus Professor of War Studies at King’s College London and Sky's chief political correspondent Jon Craig to discuss what it means for Global Britain.

Britain on the Global Stage

This week, politics and royalty collide as Adam Boulton and guests discuss the fallout from the interview given by the Duke and Duchess of Sussex to Oprah Winfrey. They discus the rise of opinion-led broadcasting and they touch on the controversial issue of nurses pay.Joining Adam this week are the columnist Tim Walker, The Economist's senior editor Anne McElvoy and Sky's chief political correspondent Jon Craig.

Politics, Royalty and freedom of speech

Adam Boulton and guests focus on the complicated row at the heart of politics in Scotland where - in the past week - Alex Salmond and Nicola Sturgeon have given lengthy evidence to a Holyrood inquiry investigating the handling of harassment complaints against Mr Salmond.What's been happening in the Scottish Parliament and where does it leave the First Minister, the SNP and the future of the independence movement?Joining Adam this week are the editor and publisher of Reaction Iain Martin, journalist and broadcaster Lesley Riddoch and Sky's Scotland correspondent James Matthews.

What next for Scotland?

Adam Boulton and guests discuss the different approaches to easing lockdown in England and Scotland and whether power should come from the centre or be fairly dispersed in Edinburgh and London. Also this week, have the old left versus right battles over tax now disappeared as we prepare for the Chancellor's Budget next week?Joining Adam for political discussion and analysis are Professor of Political Science at the University of Southampton - and Sky News election analyst - Dr Will Jennings; Columnist at The National Shona Craven and Sky's deputy political editor Sam Coates

Covid roadmaps and the Budget tax debate

Adam Boulton and guests assess Boris Johnson's options ahead of his announcement on lockdown restrictions next week and the longer term prospects for Sir Keir Starmer as Labour leader after his big speech on the economy.Joining Adam this week are the chief leader writer at The Observer, Sonia Sodha; Conservative commentator Tim Montgomerie and Sky's chief political correspondent Jon Craig.

Political crossroads for Johnson and Starmer

Adam Boulton and guests discuss the Cabinet's messaging on summer holidays and the recent Parliamentary rows over Freedom of Information and genocide.What links the Trade Bill and the government's position on genocide and why have newspapers formed an alliance to raise concerns about FoI requests?Joining Adam this week are the Labour MP for Rhondda Chris Bryant, the Mail on Sunday's deputy political editor Anna Mikhailova and Sky's chief political correspondent Jon Craig.

Freedom of Information, the Trade Bill and Genocide

What next for the United Kingdom?This week, there's a state of the union flavour to the podcast with Brexit tensions in Northern Ireland following the row over vaccine exports AND issues in the Scottish National party following the sacking of Joanna Cherry from the front bench. That as the 'who knew what and when' row between Nicola Sturgeon and Alex Salmond continues and threatens to derail any momentum being built for another independence referendum.Adam Boulton and guests examine the border questions being discussed in Great Britain and on the island of Ireland and assess the difficulties faced by Boris Johnson's government.Joining Adam this week are the writer, broadcaster and author of 'How Britain Ends' Gavin Esler; Journalist with Open Democracy and Author of ‘Democracy for Sale: Dark Money and Dirty Politics Peter Geoghegan and Sky's political correspondent Kate McCann.

Cracks in the Union?

In the week when the UK officially recorded 100 thousand Covid-19 related deaths and worldwide infections topped 100 million, Adam Boulton and guests discuss the response to the pandemic and the European vaccines row.The UK has a good vaccines story to tell with more than 7 million people having received their first jab. But an argument has been brewing between the European Commission and the drugs firm AstraZeneca over an apparent shortfall in vaccine doses being planned for the EU.Joing Adam to assess the current state of play are: The World Health Organisation's special envoy for the global Covid-19 response, Dr David Nabarro, the Brussels correspondent from the New York Times Matina Stevis-Gridneff and Sky's chief political correspondent Jon Craig.

Vaccines: Supply, demand and diplomacy

Adam Boulton hosts from Washington DC where Joe Biden has been inaugurated as the 46th President of the United States of America.Adam and guests discuss the immediate priorities for the Biden administration but the main focus this week is on the coronavirus pandemic, the political decisions that lie ahead and the continuing impact on the economy.What is the data telling us about the virus and is the ground being prepared for tax rises in March's Budget to pay for the borrowing bill?Joining Adam this week are the economist and author Linda Yueh, the President of the CBI Lord Karan Bilimoria and Sky's economics and data editor Ed Conway.

The President, the pandemic and the economy

Adam Boulton hosts a US Special from Washington DC and this week the panel discuss the extraordinary events in Congress as Donald Trumps is impeached for a second time - and in his final week as President.They also assess whether the Joe Biden era will mark the beginning of the Kamala Harris effect on international relations and what is in store for the UK/US relationship.And what next for the post-Trump Republican party?Joining Adam this week are:The former deputy editor of The Sunday Times Sarah Baxter, the author and former aide to Bill Clinton Sidney Blumenthal, and Sky's deputy political editor Sam Coates.

Post-Trump Politics

Adam Boulton and guests discuss a significant couple of weeks in politics in the UK and the US and look ahead to the political events of 2021.They reflect on the shocking scenes in Washington DC as Congress prepared to confirm Joe Biden as the next US President, the free trade agreement between the UK and the EU and the latest on the Coronavirus pandemic as the vaccine rollout coincides with the majority of people in the UK in lockdown.And they'll assess what's in store in 2021 with local elections, a transition of power in America, the COP Climate Change conference in Glasgow and a potential reshuffle on the cards.Joining Adam this week are:The co-founder of Britain Thinks and the author of 'Beyond the Red Wall' Deborah Mattinson, Professor of Politics at Queen Mary University of London, Tim Bale and Sky's deputy political editor Sam Coates.

2021 - Reasons to be optimistic?

Adam Boulton and guests review a significant political year choosing their people and moments of the past 12 months. Coronavirus has dominated the political landscape and as well as the domestic developments, there have been some seismic moments in the US too.Joining Adam in the final episode of 2020 are the journalist and author Rob Hutton, the comment editor of City AM Rachel Cunliffe and Sky News' chief political correspondent Jon Craig.

Political review of 2020

Adam Boulton and guests are on familiar territory this week as we await an outcome on talks about a post-Brexit trade deal between the UK and the European Union.'Major differences' remain, we're told, after a meeting between the Prime Minister and the European Commission President Ursula Von der Leyen in Brussels.  They DID agree for their negotiators to continue discussions and for a 'firm decision' to be made by this Sunday whether a deal can be agreed.So what hope of a deal given the lack of optimism coming from both sides as we count down the days until the end of the transition period? And what can we expect from a no deal situation?Joining Adam this week are:the Director of the British Foreign Policy Group, Sophia Gaston; former Brexit Party MEP Martin Daubney; and Sky's chief political correspondent Jon Craig.

Brexit deal decision time

Adam Boulton and guests discuss the political fallout from the Tory rebellion over England's covid 'tier' system which replaced the national lockdown.They also assess the delicate state of the Brexit negotiations as the end of the transition period looms. Plus, was it 'thanks to Brexit' that the the UK was able to move quickly on regulatory approval for a vaccine? And what about the timetable for a return to normality as Boris Johnson and Jonathan Van Tam appear to have somewhat different opinions on the months ahead.Joining Adam this week are:Comment and Features editor of City AM Rachel Cunliffe;Author of “Democracy Under Siege: Don't Let Them Lock It Down!” and “Populism and the European Culture Wars” - Frank Furedi;and Sky's chief political correspondent Jon Craig

Rebels all round

Adam Boulton and guests assess the Chancellor's Spending Review with a particular focus on the decision to cut the international budget from 0.7 to 0.5 percent.The move breaks a Conservative manifesto commitment and causes the Prime Minister some political discomfort with the threat of a backbench rebellion.And what of the Brexit endgame? No mention of the 'B' word in Rishi Sunak's statement but plenty of discussion among the panel as they ponder what this week's events mean for 'Global Britain.'Joining Adam this week are:Contributing editor at The Mail on Sunday and former speech writer for David Cameron, Ian Birrell; the author of 'Deepfakes' Nina Schick and Sky's chief political correspondent Jon Craig

What next for 'Global Britain?'

Adam Boulton and guests discuss the Prime Minister's 'relaunch' after the rather public behind the scenes battles in Number Ten. Where does the command lie in the corridors of power?The plans were derailed somewhat by Boris Johnson having to self-isolate in Downing Street before apparently telling a group of Conservative MPs in northern England that 'devolution had been a disaster north of the border.' So what now for the 'United' Kingdom?Joining Adam this week are the former Conservative Special Advisor Lauren McEvatt, the political editor of the Sunday Mirror Nigel Nelson and Sky's political correspondent Rob Powell

Relaunch derailed by devolution distraction

Adam Boulton and guests assess the fallout from the US Presidential election and examine what the near future holds for the UK's 'special relationship' with America under a Joe Biden administration.They also discuss the challenges ahead on handling the coronavirus pandemic during a week in which we have edged closer to vaccine but also marked the sad milestone of 50 thousand Covid-related deaths in the UK.Plus, what happened inside Number Ten that forced Boris Johnson's Director Communications to resign.Joining Adam this week are:The former British ambassador to the United States, Sir Christopher Meyer;the chief executive of the Demos think-tank, and former special adviser to Nick Clegg, Polly Mackenzie; and Sky's chief political correspondent Jon Craig

Special Relationships - inside and outside Number Ten

Adam Boulton and guests discuss an extraordinary week for Labour as the party suspends its former leader Jeremy Corbyn following his response to a report by the human rights watchdog on anti-Semitism. They also assess the state of play in the United States as America prepares to decide between another four years of Donald Trump or a change of direction with the Democrat challenger Joe Biden. Joining Adam this week are Dr Kevin Yuill, Assistant Professor of History, University of Sunderland and co-author of "The Second Amendment and Gun Control: Freedom, Fear, and the American Constitution" and Sky's chief political correspondent Jon Craig.

Starmer v Corbyn & Trump v Biden

Adam Boulton and guests discuss the devolution deals across England as the Prime Minister battles on several fronts over coronavirus restrictions.They discuss the government's financial fight with Greater Manchester's Mayor Andy Burnham and assess how damaging this row could be to Boris Johnson particularly in northern England where red wall Conservative MPs have been in mutinous mood. Also, divisions across the House as a Labour frontbencher apologises for calling a Conservative MP 'scum.'In part 1, Adam is joined by Rob Lyons from the Academy of Ideas and Manchester-based journalist Angela Epstein and in part 2 by Sky's chief political correspondent Jon Craig.

Regional Restrictions and Financial Fallouts

Brexit and Covid collide on this week's episode as Adam Boulton and guests examine the political movements on both topics.Boris Johnson's deadline for a free trade agreement is upon us and we're not quite in the so-called 'tunnel' phase of the negotiations. So where are we?Also this week, more tension between the government, scientists and regional leaders over coronavirus restrictions as the Prime Minister favours localised lockdowns rather than a national equivalent. Joining Adam this week are the Director of the British Foreign Policy Group Sophia Gaston, Columnist for The Article Ali Miraj, Sky's Europe correspondent Adam Parsons and Sky's chief political correspondent Jon Craig.

Brexit: Where are we at?

As Nicola Sturgeon introduces tighter restrictions across Scotland in response to rising cases of Covid-19, the government is reportedly planning to close pubs and restaurants in parts of northern England from next week.Adam Boulton and guests assess the politics of the decision making as the burden of fighting the coronavirus appears to fall on those 'red wall' areas which helped Boris Johnson secure that 80 seat majority.They also discuss the virtual Conservative party conference as the Prime Minister tried to look beyond the virus with optimism and the Chancellor outlined the need to balance the books - a hint perhaps that tax rises are on the way.Joining Adam this week are the Daily Mirror columnist Susie Boniface, writer Benedict Spence and Sky's chief political correspondent Jon Craig.

Do local lockdowns work?

Adam Boulton and guests discuss the fall out from the chaotic 'interruptathon' - the first US Presidential debate between Donald Trump and Joe Biden - and examine the significance of the US election to the UK.Also, the Prime Minister and his government are reprimanded by the Speaker of the House of Commons over Coronavirus legislation - on the day Boris Johnson asks the country for forbearance and sacrifice in the ongoing battle against COVID 19. Is the ground being prepared for a second national lockdown and can the Prime Minister keep his vocal backbenchers onside as he navigates the UK's response?Joining Adam this week are: Lecturer in International Political Economy at Birkbeck University Dr Ashok Kumar; comment editor of City AM, Rachel Cunliffe; Sky's diplomatic editor Dominic Waghorn and Sky's chief political correspondent Jon Craig

Trump v Biden: What does it mean for the UK?

Adam Boulton and guests discuss the new restrictions imposed across the UK in response to the rising cases of coronavirus.Too far or not far enough? And with differences of approach by the devolved nations as Scotland and Northern Ireland go further than England, are we starting to witness the slow motion evaporation of the Union?Also, this would have been the week in which the Labour leader was front and centre of the political discourse with a major party conference speech. The panel assesses what impact - if any - Sir Keir Starmer's virtual address has had on the party and the country post-Jeremy Corbyn. Joining Adam this week are the Editor of The Courier newspaper, David Clegg; the deputy leader writer of The Sun, Olivia Utley and Sky’s Chief Political Correspondent Jon Craig.

Devolution confusion?

Adam Boulton and guests examine what the Prime Minister calls 'huge problems' with the coronavirus testing system as infections increase across the UK.They also discuss this week's movements on Brexit and the topic that's got much of Westminster chatting - the diaries of Sasha Swire, the wife of former Tory minister Hugo Swire, which have been serialised this week.Joining Adam this week are the author of 'Big Data: Does Size Matter?' Timandra Harkness; Science writer at UnHerd Tom Chivers and Sky’s Chief Political Correspondent Jon Craig.

Coronavirus: Testing Times

The All Out Politics podcast returns with new issues on old favourites.Is Operation Moonshot a long-shot as the Prime Minister points to enhanced testing as a way out of the current rise in coronavirus?And what about the admission by a Cabinet minister that the government is attempting to 'break international law' by introducing a new bill to amend the UK's Brexit deal with the EU?The panel assesses the political impact of the 'Internal Market Bill' as negotiations on a free trade agreement with the EU continue in London.Joining Adam Boulton this week are: the legal Editor at Spiked Luke Gittos, Jessica Simor QC from Matrix Chambers and Sky's chief political correspondent Jon Craig.

Brexit: Breaking international law

Two Russians agents release a miniature nuclear weapon in a 5-star London hotel. But former KGB spy Alexander Litvinenko is not the only victim? For the full series, search 'Polonium & the Piano Player.'From Sky News StoryCast.

Introducing...Polonium & the Piano Player

In the week the Prime Minister begins a campaign to help people lose weight after the coronavirus outbreak, Adam Boulton and guests assess whether the PM's war on fat will have the desired effect.The plans include a ban on junk food advert before 9pm and clearer labelling of calories on alcoholic drinks.The panel also reveal their defining political moments of the year so far as this season of All Out Politics takes a break for the summer.Joining Adam this week are: the Director of the Academy of Ideas Claire Fox, the former Labour strategist Richard Angell and Sky's chief political correspondent Jon Craig.

The war on fat

Adam Boulton and guests discuss the relationship between the UK and Russia after a parliamentary report on Moscow's activities.It concluded the British government took its eye off the ball and was slow to recognise the potential threat to its democratic process.And as parliament goes into recess, they assess the dynamic of Boris Johnson versus Sir Keir Starmer after the final PMQs of this term.Joining Adam on the podcast are the author of 'The New Cold War - Putin's Russia and the Threat to the West' - Edward Lucas; Lecturer in International Relations at the University of Leicester, Tara McCormack and Sky's chief political correspondent Jon Craig.

Johnson v Starmer and the UK v Russia

Adam Boulton and guests discuss the UK's delicate relations with China and Russia after the Huawei news and claims of Russian hacking.The government's decision to remove Huawei technology from the 5G network by 2027 has added to tensions with China following the country's security crackdown in Hong Kong.That as Russia is accused of interfering in last year's general election and trying to steal vaccine ideas from the UK, US and Canada.They also discuss the clarity - or lack of it - over the wearing of face coverings in England.Joining Adam this week are the author of “Why Borders Matter: Why Humanity Must Relearn the Art of Drawing Boundaries” Frank Furedi; the director of the British Foreign Policy Group, Sophia Gaston and Sky's political corespondent Joe Pike.

China: Which way after Huawei?

As the economy becomes the focal point of the government's response to the coronavirus pandemic, Adam Boulton and guests examine the measures outlined by the Chancellor to boost consumer spending and jobs. They also discuss the fallout from the Prime Minister's assertion that too many care homes failed to follow the correct procedures in dealing with the virus as Labour accuse Boris Johnson of 'trying to shift the blame' for his own shortcomings.Joining Adam this week are the Director of the Centre for Labour and Social Studies Faiza Shaheen, the Comment editor of City AM Rachel Cunliffe and Sky's Political correspondent Tamara Cohen.

Shifting the narrative

'National hibernation is coming to an end' according to the Prime Minister, signalling a further easing of the lockdown. Adam Boulton and guests examine the political consequences of the decision as scientists warn the move is not without its risks.They also discuss the controversy surrounding the housing secretary Robert Jenrick and his role in a planning case involving the Tory donor Richard Desmond.Plus, four years on from the EU referendum an assessment of where we are at as the deadline for extending the Brexit transition period approaches.Joining Adam this week are: The chief leader writer at The Observer Sonia Sodha, the former Brexit Party MEP Ben Habib and Sky's chief political correspondent Jon Craig

Brexit - Four years on

Adam Boulton and guests assess how things are going for the government in the week a Premier League footballer forced a u-turn over free school meals in England and additional lockdown measures were eased to allow non-essential shops to re-open.However, there is still no access to pubs, restaurants, theatres and hairdressers - not to mention the situation with schools. Confusion or an attempt to allow the public to exercise its judgement?They also touch on the row over the merging of the Department for International Development and the Foreign Office as three former Prime Ministers put the boot in.Joining Adam this week are The Times columnist Melanie Phillips, editor of politics.co.uk Ian Duntand Sky's political correspondent Kate McCann.

A government in control?

Adam Boulton and guests discuss the tension between scientific advice and political decision making over the coronavirus response.An uncomfortable dilemma for the Prime Minister as lockdown measures are gradually eased but not enough for all pupils to return to school.And what about the two-metre social distancing rule? No sign of movement on that despite the impact it will could have on the economy.Joining Adam this week are the founder and headteacher of Michaela Community School in north west London Katharine Birbalsingh, the science columnist at UnHerd Tom Chivers and Sky's political correspondent Kate McCann

Easing the lockdown: the politics versus the science

Adam Boulton guests discuss the fallout from the killing of George Floyd in America which has exposed racial fault lines and prompted protests across the US and Europe.They also reflect on the Public Health England report highlighting the disproportionate impact of Covid-19 on black, Asian and minority ethnic people.And they examine the controversy over MPs being asked to return to Westminster rather than contribute and vote remotely.Joining Adam this week are the writer and former Brexit party candidate Inaya Folarin Iman; campaigner and Labour councillor Shaista Aziz; and Sky's political correspondent Tamara Cohen

George Floyd death - politics and protest

Advisers advise and politicians decide, as the saying goes, and the Prime Minister has decided that his man stays put.In the midst of the coronavirus pandemic, a political controversy as Boris Johnson's senior adviser Dominic Cummings is accused of breaking lockdown rules by travelling from London to Durham in March.On this week's AOP podcast, Adam Boulton and guests discuss the role of the adviser, whether Mr Cummings is indispensable and the fact that the whole affair has polarised public opinion.Joining Adam this week the co-author of “The Powers Behind the Prime Minister: The Hidden Influence of Number Ten,” Sir Anthony Seldon; co-author of “National Populism: The Revolt Against Liberal Democracy” Professor Matthew Goodwin and Sky's political correspondent Tamara Cohen.

Advisers advise but do they decide?

Adam Boulton and guests examine the care homes controversy and how it has become the focal point of political and social debate.They discuss the blame game that appears to be opening up between ministers and scientists over the advice given and the decisions taken in the fight against the pandemic.And the debate over contact tracing is on the agenda as a government target is missed but the Prime Minister responds by promising a world beating system by June.Joining Adam this week are The Times columnist Melanie Phillips, the editor of politics.co.uk Ian Dunt and Sky's people and politics correspondent Nick Martin.

The blame game begins

The economy takes centre stage on this week's All Out Politics podcast as Adam Boulton and guests assess the financial impact of the coronavirus pandemic.As scientists keep watch on the 'R' rate of infection, the 'R-word' has returned to the economic discourse with the Chancellor admitting the UK is facing a significant recession.The panel explore the messaging from the devolved nations and the challenges confronting the pandemic as a 'United' Kingdom.And is there a consensus on Adam's view that female leaders of the world have handled the situation better than their male counterparts?Joining the podcast this week are the Comment Editor of City AM, Rachel Cunliffe, the chief executive of the Ipsos MORI Ben Page and Sky's senior Ireland correspondent David Blevins.

The economic consequences of the pandemic

Adam Boulton and guests discuss the new NHS contact-tracing app that's being trialled in the Isle of Wight to help slow the spread of Covid-19.But the decision to go it alone has attracted criticism from privacy campaigners and tech experts who argue it will not be as effective as incorporating the global footprint of Apple and Google.In this week's All Out Politics podcast, the panel debate whether the centralised system envisaged by NHSX is more favourable than the decentralised option. And how receptive are the public to the idea of more data gathering?Joining Adam to examine the issues are the author of 'Big Data: Does Size Matter?' Timandra Harkness, the visiting professor of forecasting and innovation at London South Bank University, James Woodhuysen -  and Sky's Technology correspondent Rowland Manthorpe.

Track and trace: The technology debate

As Boris Johnson returns to Number Ten, what lessons can the UK learn from its global counterparts on easing the lockdown? The next phase of what the government's calling the 'new normal' is on the horizon so Adam Boulton and guests discuss what that could look like and examine the approach taken by Scotland's First Minister Nicola Sturgeon. Could this be China's moment as it emerges from the other side of the virus? And how is this crisis affecting Russian president Vladimir Putin? The geopolitics of the pandemic is ripe for discussion.Joining Adam this week - from Poland, staff writer at The Atlantic Anne Applebaum: from Edinburgh, columnist at The Scotsman Joyce McMillan and from Brussels Sky's Europe correspondent Adam Parsons.

The lockdown: Can you separate the politics from the science?

As MPs 'virtually' return to Westminster, there are some big political decisions to make over the easing of social restrictions to reignite the economy.Adam Boulton and guests discuss the options and predict where we will be in July.And what of Sir Keir Starmer as he uses his first appearance at PMQs as Labour leader to accuse the government of being too slow to respond to the coronavirus pandemic.Joining Adam this week are The Times columnist Melanie Phillips, the editor of politics.co.uk Ian Dunt and Sky's political correspondent Tamara Cohen.

When will ministers ease the lockdown?

Adam Boulton and guests discuss the scale of economic consequences of the coronavirus pandemic after the Office for Budget Responsibility's forecast that the economy could shrink by 35% over the next three months.They also assess government plans to boost testing in care homes and question whether ministers been too slow to act as 2,000 homes report outbreaks of the virus.Joining Adam this week are The Spectator's economics correspondent Kate Andrews, The Guardian columnist Owen Jones and Sky's people and politics correspondent Nick Martin.

Coronavirus - economic consequences and care homes

How does the government measure the length of the lockdown and what are the geopolitcal implications of the global coronavirus outbreak?In a sobering week, Adam Boulton and guests discuss the latest political predicaments as Prime Minister Boris Johnson continues to be treated in intensive care with Covid 19.In his absence, how will the government map out the next phase of the response and will the consequences of the crisis result in zombie economies around the world.Joining Adam this week are the Mail on Sunday columnist Peter Hitchens, Europe Director at The Economist Intelligence Unit Joan Hoey and Sky's political correspondent Kate McCann.

Coronavirus: The lockdown and the geopolitics

Two weeks in to the UK lockdown, Adam Boulton and guests examine the government's handling of the coronavirus crisis so far as delays to the testing of frontline NHS workers result in some uncomfortable headlines for the Prime Minister.They assess the lessons learned from previous pandemics like the Spanish Flu, the current response from ministers and the government's exit strategy as comparisons are made with China and South Korea.And reflections on Jeremy Corbyn's Labour leadership as the party prepares to announce his successor.Joining Adam this week are the historian Peter Frankopan and Sky's political correspondent Kate McCann.

Virus Pandemic - the past, present and future

Adam Boulton and guests discuss the Prime Minister's big announcement of a near total lockdown as the country battles the coronavirus outbreakBut is the messaging getting through and has the government got it right so far?They examine the emergency legislation rushed through parliament to enforce government measures and discuss efforts to fast-track testing - particularly for frontline NHS staff - as the Health Secretary announces a new temporary hospital in London.And as Parliament goes into recess, there is a look back at Jeremy Corbyn's last PMQs as Labour leader.Joining Adam this week are the former MEP and director of the Academy of Ideas Claire Fox and Sky's politcal correspondent Tamara Cohen.