Politics Live Episodes Episode guide
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More pressure on Starmer
Where next for the prime minister after the resignation of his chief of staff?
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Prime minister under pressure over Mandelson appointment
Keir Starmer under pressure from MPs over Mandelson appointment.
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Prime Minister’s Questions
Keir Starmer takes Prime Minister’s Questions. Why did he appoint Peter Mandelson?
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New revelations on Mandelson’s conduct
New Lord Mandelson revelations raise further questions about prime minister's judgement.
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Is the student loans system fair?
The government’s plan to freeze repayment thresholds for some borrowers.
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Renewable Energy
Are wind and solar power the answer to Britain's energy needs?
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Starmer in China
Keir Starmer arrives in China – and David Lammy takes Deputy Prime Minister’s Questions.
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Leasehold Reform
Is the government doing enough to help leaseholders?
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Burnham's Bid Blocked
Andy Burnham is barred from running as a candidate to become an MP.
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President Trump's Board of Peace
What will the Board of Peace achieve?
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Prime Minister's Questions: 21/01/2026
PMQs, the new Warm Homes Plan, and how should Starmer deal with Trump?
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Trump Criticises 'stupidity' of UK’s Chagos Islands Deal
Donald Trump has accused the UK of 'stupidity' over its Chagos Islands plans.
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A Trade War With the US?
President Trump’s threat of tariffs over Greenland.
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Is the water industry broken?
Thousands of homes and businesses in the south east have gone days without running water.
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Prime Minister’s Questions
Digital ID cards, Northern Powerhouse Rail project, and the UK Town of Culture competition
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Corridor Care in the NHS
The government warns X over Grok AI deepfakes.
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Social Media Use for Children
Should under-16s be banned from accessing social media platforms?
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Should the UK Still Consider the US a Reliable Ally?
British armed forces support the US seizure of a Russian-flagged tanker.
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Prime Minister's Questions
Sir Keir Starmer faces his first Prime Minister's Questions of the year.
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President Trump’s Threat to Annex Greenland
How serious is the United States about taking over Greenland?
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Keir Starmer’s Agenda for the New Year
Can the prime minister stay in power during 2026?
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A look back at 2025 and ahead to 2026
Families are being urged to put their phones down over Christmas.
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Prime Minister’s Questions
Keir Starmer faces Kemi Badenoch for the final Prime Minister's Questions of the year.
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Do We Have Enough Teachers?
Is the government on track to recruit 6,500 new teachers?
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MI6’s Warning About Russian Threat to the UK
Is Britain ready to face the Russian threat?
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Will the Doctors' Strike Go Ahead?
What next for the employment rights bill and the doctors’ strikes?
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10/12/2025
The big political issues of the day.
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What does Trump’s National Security Strategy mean for Europe?
Sebastian Gorka joins Politics Live to explain Trump’s National Security Strategy.
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Can Labour Build Enough Homes?
Can Keir Starmer deliver his election pledge to build 1.5 million homes?
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Police Use of Facial Recognition
Is facial recognition a threat to civil liberties?