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Minister Resigns Amid Death Threats
Justice Minister Mike Freer is stepping away from frontline politics after multiple threats to his life - revealing he avoided a previous murder attempt 'by the skin of his teeth'
2/1/2024 • 51 minutes, 12 seconds
Is there any room for further tax cuts?
Andrew Marr speaks to Jonathan Gullis and David Davis about the new Northern Ireland deal and IMF's warnings not to cut any further taxes plus George Monbiot explains why farmers are being exploited by the far right.
1/31/2024 • 50 minutes, 52 seconds
Lord Cameron and the Future for Palestine
Foreign Secretary, Lord David Cameron, puts himself at odds with Netenyahu as he suggests the UK is considering a state for the Palestinian people after the war in Gaza has come to an end. Andrew gets the exclusive reaction from the Palestinian Ambassador to the UK
1/31/2024 • 51 minutes, 27 seconds
Are We On The Verge of World War Three?
Andrew Marr speaks to former Director of the Central Intelligence Agency (CIA) in the United States about the rising in tensions in the Middle East after Houthi Rebels kill three American soldiers and Biden is urged to punish Iran.
1/29/2024 • 50 minutes, 19 seconds
What if a Labour Government Has No Money?
The government today announced a ban on zombie knives - but is this going to solve the problem entirely when youth centres and services have been cut. Labour have announced a £100million plan to bring together youth services under one hub which they'd implement when they get into the power. But, overshadowing all of this is the spring budget - the Institute for Fiscal studies published a report suggesting whoever wins the election will inherit the worst government finances in 70 years, especially if they Chancellor decides to cut taxes in the budget. So, what can Labour actually do? We speak to Yvette Cooper, the Shadow Home Secretary, LBC Political Editor Natasha Clark and the IFS Director Paul Johnson.
1/25/2024 • 50 minutes, 5 seconds
Tories Heading for Electoral "Massacre"
Senior Conservative MP Simon Clarke has warned that the party is heading for a political "iceberg" with Rishi Sunak as Prime Minister, Andrew speaks to Greg Hands and Miriam Cates about unity in the party.
1/24/2024 • 53 minutes, 37 seconds
Double Your Income To Escape Poverty
A new report by the Joseph Rowntree Foundation says that to escape poverty in Britain you would need to double your income. Shadow Education Secretary Bridget Philipson joins the programme. And an exclusive interview with the former Israeli Prime Minister Ehud Barak who yesterday called on the current Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu to resign.
1/23/2024 • 50 minutes, 8 seconds
Netanyahu Rejects 2-State Solution
The Israeli Prime Minister over the weekend has rejected calls for a 2-state solution to the Israeli-Palestinian conflict as a means of ensuring long-term peace and bringing decades of conflict to an end. The Israeli Foreign Minister also suggested to European Union officials that Israel could build an artificial island in the mediterranean to relocate Gazans too after the war. Senior Adviser to the Israeli Prime Minsiter Mark Regev joins the programme.
1/22/2024 • 50 minutes, 1 second
Rishi Sunak's Warning to the Lords
The Prime Minister faces another hurdle in delivering his flagship Rwanda legislation. But how long could it take to get through?
1/18/2024 • 51 minutes, 8 seconds
Sunak Faces Crunch Rwanda Vote
Sunak faces down rebels in his own party threatening to vote down his flagship Rwanda migration legislation
1/17/2024 • 51 minutes, 59 seconds
Exclusive Interview with the Russian Ambassador
As we approach the second anniversary of the war in Ukraine, Andrew sits down with the Russian Ambassador to the UK, Andrey Kelin
1/16/2024 • 51 minutes, 18 seconds
Shapps Warns World Is In Pre-War Phase
The Defence Secretary has warned that the world is in a pre-war phase - that conflict could erupt within 5 years between the West on one side and China, Iran and North Korea on the other. The warning comes days after the UK and US hit Houthi targets in Yemen in response to attacks on commercial shipping in the Red Sea. Are we at risk of a wider war? Defence Procurement Minister James Cartlidge MP & Dr. Richard Haass President Emeritus at the Council for Foreign Relations join the programme. The Labour MP Jess Phillips discusses the latest revelations about the failures of Greater Manchester Police in responding to and handling off the child sexual offences in the Greater Manchester Area. And Sir Tim Martin, Chairman of Wetherspoons on why he thinks Dry January is becoming a cult.
1/15/2024 • 49 minutes, 54 seconds
How a Trump Win Could Change the World
How could a Trump 2024 Presidential win impact the UK and the world? The race for the US Republican nomination heats up with Nikki Haley emerging as Trump's main competition, but the former President still dominates in the polls
1/11/2024 • 50 minutes, 39 seconds
Victims of Post Office Scandal Will Be Exonerated
The government announced plans today to exonerate victims of the Post Office Scandal. But why are the taxpayers bearing the cost rather than Fujitsu, the company the who developed the faulty Horizon software that caused all of this? The Justice Secretary Alex Chalk joins the programme. The Former Permanent Secretary at the Foreign Office, Lord Simon McDonald, shares his thoughts on Britain's place in the world - and how the UK and NATO will be impacted if Donald Trump wins the Presidential Election in November. The founder of Ecotricity Dale Vince responds to reports that the Labour Party will downgrade their £28bn green investment plans from a target to an 'ambition'.
1/10/2024 • 50 minutes, 38 seconds
Lord Cameron Worried Israel May Have Broken International Law
The Foreign Secretary Lord Cameron told the foreign affairs select committee that he was worried Israel may have broken international law during it's ongoing military operation in Gaza. Senior Adviser to the Israeli Prime Minister Mark Regev and The Chair of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee Alicia Kearns MP join the show. The actor Peter Capaldi, who plays Malcolm Tucker in 'The Thick of It' tv series, discusses his latest role, acting and politics.
1/9/2024 • 49 minutes, 32 seconds
The Post Office Scandal
The Post Office Scandal, described as the biggest miscarriage of justice in British History, grips the country and Westminster after ITV's drama 'Mr Bates vs. the Post Office'
1/8/2024 • 50 minutes, 30 seconds
COP28: Historic Achievement or Historic Failure?
The world agreed to 'transition' away from fossil fuels at the conclusion of the COP28 summit in Dubai. The COP28 President hailed it as 'historic' but many countries, particularly the micro-island states across the world - those at existential risk from climate change - are worried that the deal contains many loopholes that will allow countries to continue pumping and ramping up production of fossil fuels. How will we remember this COP28 - as a historic achievement, or a historic failure at just the moment when we needed wide-spread, robust and ambitious action. The President of COP26 - and Conservative MP - Sir Alok Sharma joins the programme. The National treasure, the Comedian Dawn French on whether comedy can go too far and be offensive - and what she thinks of posh people. And the Advocacy Director at the Free Russia Foundation - and wife of a jailed Russian opposition Journalist - Evgenia Kara-Murza discusses Putin's 4 hour Q&A session.
12/14/2023 • 51 minutes, 56 seconds
Starmer Attacks Sunak on House Building
The Prime Minister made it through last night's migration vote, but the Opposition now accuse the government of neglecting more pressing issues while being caught up with Rwanda.
12/13/2023 • 50 minutes, 35 seconds
Sunak Faces Nail-Biting Migration Vote
The government watches on as MPs gather to vote on their Rwanda migration legislation, as the 'Five Families' of right wing Tory factions confirm they cannot vote for the bill.
12/12/2023 • 51 minutes, 9 seconds
Playing Chicken With The ERG Over The Rwanda Bill
The European Research Group of Conservative MP's have spoken. They called on the Prime Minister to pull the Rwanda bill and work on new legislation instead because they think that in it's current form, it does not go far enough. As things stands, they may well vote against the government's bill during the second reading tomorrow. Another section of more centrist Conservative MPs - the One Nation Group - will also decide today whether to vote for the government's bill. They may well accept it in it's current form and their concerns are diametrically opposed to the ERG. The PM is going to have to upset one group, but the big question is who will blink first in this game of parliamentary chicken? And what would a defeat in the commons mean for Rishi Sunak's premiership? Joining to discuss is the Conservative MP and former party Chairman David Davis, the former Attorney General Sir Geoffrey Cox, and the former Deputy Prime Minister Sir David Lidington.
12/11/2023 • 50 minutes, 59 seconds
Key Rwanda Vote Looms
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak defends his Rwanda legislation amid criticisms from the backbenches, including from former Home Secretary Suella Braverman. The Prime Minister faces another big week next week as the first Commons vote on the bill is confirmed for Tuesday.
12/7/2023 • 51 minutes, 50 seconds
Minister Resigns After New Rwanda Bill Published.
The immigration minister Rober Jenrick resigns from government only a few hours after the government published details on the new Rwanda bill - which was designed to legislate that Rwanda is a safe country in order to ensure the Supreme Court cannot rule against the government's Rwanda migrant deal. Former Supreme Court Judge Lord Sumption and Home Office Minister Laura Farris join the show. The Former Downing Street Chief-of-Staff Jonathan Powell shares his thoughts on Boris Johnson's defence before the covid inquiry.
12/6/2023 • 49 minutes, 56 seconds
New Rwanda Treaty Signed
The Home Secretary visits Kigali to sign a new treaty that the government claim 'deals with the concerns' expressed by the Supreme Court last month. James Cleverly insists Rwanda have made a 'clear and unambiguous' commitment to the safety of the refugees sent there.
12/5/2023 • 51 minutes, 37 seconds
Payout for Infected Blood Scandal
MPs are set to debate on the compensation scheme for those affected by the infected blood scandal and it looks increasingly likely the government could be defeated. We're joined by Sunday Times Political Editor Caroline Wheeler and a family member of several victims. The government have announced a 5-point plan to reduce the record net-migration figures. And we'll speak to a man who can fluently speak over 16 languages.
12/4/2023 • 50 minutes, 56 seconds
Matt Hancock The Fall Guy
The former Health Secretary appeared before the covid inquiry today after weeks of previous atendees putting much of the government's failures on his doorstep. But is he perhaps the fall guy, the scapegoat which is being utilised as a distraction from deeper systemic failures at the heart of government? The renowned climate Professor Michael Mann shares his thoughts on whether we can expect much from a climate summit headed by an oil executive and hosted in a gulf petrostate. And RMT General Secretary Mick Lynch on the end to rail strikes.
11/30/2023 • 50 minutes, 10 seconds
World Leaders Prepare for COP28
Leaders from around the world will descend on Dubai tomorrow for the UN's Climate Summit. But questions linger around the United Arab Emirates as it was reported they planned to use the summit as a way to strike new deals on oil and gas.
11/29/2023 • 50 minutes, 15 seconds
Is the Elgin Marbles Row a Distraction?
As the diplomatic row over the Elgin Marbles rolls into the week, it could be helpful in one sense for the Prime Minister by helping provide distraction and some noise to cover from divisions within the Conservative party over immigration. Conservative MP Danny Kruger joins the programme to discuss. And the journalist and author Michela Wrong discusses whether Rwanda is a safe country given her extensive journalistic work and book on the country's history and politics. Also, a March planned for this weekend aims to do what the others have so far not done: mourn for both Palestinians and Israelis, and bring together people of all faiths. Rabbi
11/28/2023 • 49 minutes, 46 seconds
Cabinet Splits Over Migration Policy
There are reports of disagreements within cabinet after last week's eye watering net migration figures - the Home Secretary has warned against seeing the Rwanda policy as the 'be all and end all' as Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick calls for tougher measures to be introduced
11/27/2023 • 51 minutes, 29 seconds
Net Migration At Record Levels
Net migration figures for 2022 have been revised upwards - to a record of 745,000 people. Many on the right, including within the Conservative Party, are unhappy with this figure for a variety of reasons. Some suggest this applies pressure to public services such as the NHS and on the availability of housing. Is this an accurate diagnosis of the countries problems? And is it possible for the UK - and perhaps even the Prime Minister's electoral prospects - to sustain these levels of net migration? Conservative MP Miriam Cates and the Shadow Home Secretary and Labour MP Yvette Cooper join to discuss. And an exclusive interview with the former head of MI6 Sir Alex Younger on relations with China, the Israel-Hamas War, and whether he is concerned that the war in the middle east is radicalising young people right here in Britain.
11/23/2023 • 50 minutes, 52 seconds
Chancellor Unveils his Autumn Statement
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt presents his Autumn Budget to the house with a cut in National Insurance from 12% to 10% - as critics point out the tax burden will be the highest since the Second World War
11/22/2023 • 50 minutes, 22 seconds
Hamas - Israel Hostage Deal 'Imminent'
Netanyahu summons his war cabinet as signs grow that a deal to release Israeli hostages trapped in Hamas could be struck
11/21/2023 • 51 minutes, 30 seconds
Biden Believes a US Hostage Deal is 'Near'
The US President answers a question from the press confirming he believes a deal to return Israeli hostages held by Hamas is near, after reports that a 'significant' number of hostages could be released
11/20/2023 • 52 minutes, 19 seconds
Starmer Faces Resignations Over Gaza Ceasefire
Jess Phillips is among the shadow minister who rebelled against the Labour leadership and resigned their posts over Labour's stance on a ceasefire
11/16/2023 • 51 minutes, 14 seconds
Rwanda Migrant Plan Ruled Unlawful
The Prime Minister battled through yet another day of unruly Conservative MPs after the Supreme Court ruled the government's plan to send migrants to Rwanda - meaning all flights to the country remain grounded, for now. Many in the Tory right are calling for the government to suspend international treaties and obligations, such as the ECHR and the Refugee convention - one of those is the Conservative MP Jonathan Gullis who joins the programme. The Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick outlines the government's plans to introduce emergency legislation that will acknoledge Rwanda is a safe country to send migrants to. And The Shadow Business Minister Jonathan Reynolds joins the programme to discuss the revolt brewing in the Labour ranks over a ceasefire vote in the commons today.
11/15/2023 • 50 minutes, 3 seconds
Suella Braverman Attacks Sunak in Scathing Letter
Former Home Secretary Suella Braverman publishes a brutal letter accusing the Prime Minister of lying to her about policy promises before she took office, as the right of the party hit out at the PM after his dramatic reshuffle
11/14/2023 • 52 minutes, 22 seconds
The Return of David Cameron
Former Conservative Prime Minister David Cameron makes a return to government - as the newly appointed Foreign Secretary - in a huge reshuffle of Rishi Sunak's government. Suella Braverman has been sacked, along with other Conservatives from the right-wing of the party. A long-time critic of both Rishi Sunak and David Cameron, the former Conservative MP Nadine Dorries, joins the programme to share her thoughts on his appointment and on the future of the party.
11/13/2023 • 50 minutes, 29 seconds
Calls Grow for Home Secretary to be Sacked
PM Rishi Sunak is facing calls to sack Suella Braverman after a controversial article where she accused the police of left-wing bias
11/9/2023 • 51 minutes, 34 seconds
Is political pressure on police unlawful?
The PM has accepted that the protests planned during the Armistice commemerations can take place after meeting with the Met Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley. But could the political pressure applied on the Commissioner from the Home Secretary be considered unlawful? The former Assistant Met Commissioner Neil Basu believes joins the programme. Mark Regev, the Senior Adviser to the Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu also joins the programme to discuss the long-term strategy of the Israeli government as their forces reach the centre of Gaza city. Plus, Pensions Minister Laura Trott and RMT Secretary General Mick Lynch.
11/8/2023 • 49 minutes, 1 second
The King's Speech
King Charles gives the first ever King's speech in 70 years as he presents Rishi Sunak's government agenda to parliament - while the Home Secretary's comments that homelessness is a 'lifestyle choice' continue to cause problems for the PM
11/7/2023 • 52 minutes, 27 seconds
Met Police: 'Urgently Reconsider' Palestine Protests
The Met issued a statement urging pro-palestine protestors to 'urgently reconsider' planned marches during the Armistice and Remembrance commemerations this weekend. Should it go ahead? Conservative MP and Former Security Minister Sir John Hayes and Ragad Altikriti, Chair of the Muslim Association of Britain - one of the event organisers - share their thoughts. Big Issue Founder Lord John Bird discusses the the Home Secretary's plans to ban rough sleepers from pitching tents after she labelled homelessness a 'lifestyle choice'. Conservative MP Alicia Kearns also expressed concern that the King's Speech tomorrow will not set out long-awaited plans to ban conversion therapy. And the Legendary American Pollster Frank Luntz analyses the latest polling from America suggesting Trump is leading against the incumbent President Joe Biden in 6 key swing states.
11/6/2023 • 50 minutes, 31 seconds
UK Economy, The Beatles, and Gaza
The Bank of England have given a 50-50 chance that the UK will enter recession next year as it held interest rates at 5.25%. We'll speak to Sky News Economics Editor Ed Conway and Bloomberg Columnist Merryn Somerset-Webb. The UN Special Rapporteur on Human Rights in the Occupied Palestinian Territories Francesca Albanese discusses the humanitarian crisis in Gaza as the death toll there crosses 9000, including more than 3000 children. And The Beatles have released a new single thanks to help of artificial intelligence.
11/2/2023 • 51 minutes, 12 seconds
A.I. Could Cause 'Catastrophic Harm'
Rishi Sunak gears up for an interview with Elon Musk tomorrow as he gathers world leaders for the first ever summit on the threats and risks posed by artificial intelligence
11/1/2023 • 50 minutes, 43 seconds
Dominic Cummings at the Covid Inquiry
Dominic Cummings, the Former Chief Adviser to then-Prime Minister Boris Johnson, was before the covid inquiry today, along with the Former Director of Communications Lee Cain. It was another day highlighting just how disfunction the government were in the early days of the coronavirus pandemic.The Shadow Defence Secretary John Healey also joins the programme to discuss Keir Starmer's speech earlier today where he attempted to dial down the simmering tensions within Labour over the party's stance on the Israel-Hamas war.
10/31/2023 • 49 minutes, 37 seconds
Boris Johnson 'Worst Kind of Leader' During Covid
Former Principal Private Secretary Martin Reynolds appears in front of the Covid inquiry as further damaging WhatsApps come to light about the UK government's handling of the pandemic
10/30/2023 • 51 minutes, 10 seconds
Are We Isolated On The World Stage Over Israel?
Are the UK and the US becoming a little more isolated on the world stage as many nations, particularly from the Global South, call for a ceasefire in Gaza? With hospitals reportedly only providing emergency medical services in Gaza as fuel and power run out, we'll speak to a Doctor on the ground to get an update on the situation.
10/26/2023 • 49 minutes, 48 seconds
Israel Stages Limited Ground Raid of Gaza
Israel launches a 'ground based raid' of Gaza which they describe as 'preparation for the next stage of combat'
10/26/2023 • 50 minutes, 53 seconds
Israel Agrees to Delay Gaza Incursion
Reports this evening suggest that Israel has decided to delay a ground incursion into Gaza until the United States finishing deploying ships, soliders and air defence assetts across the region. But tensions remain high across the region. The Defence Secretary Grant Shapps joins the programme from Saudi Arabia. To discuss if there is any hope for peace or a long-term settlement between Israel and the Palestinians is Professor Izzeldin Abuelaish a Palestinian-Canadian professor born and raised in the Jabalia Refugee camp in the Gaza strip, who He has lost 25 of his relatives since the current conflict began and Hannah Weisfeld, the Director of Yachad, a British Jewish organisation whose primary mission is to work towards a peaceful resolution between Israel and Palestine.And, the astronaut Sir Tim Peake joins the programme and shares his experiences in space - and how close humanity is to establishing a colony on Mars
10/25/2023 • 51 minutes, 3 seconds
Support Rises for a Ceasefire in Israel & Gaza
70 MPs from eight different parties and the UN General Secretary join the more than three quarters of the population who want a ceasefire in the Middle East
10/24/2023 • 51 minutes, 7 seconds
Rishi Sunak: 'We Stand with Israel'
The Prime Minister told the house of commons 'We stand with Israel' following a statement earlier this afternoon to MPs. Sunak also revealed to MP's that the UK intellgience services believe the Al-Ahli hospital blast was caused by a missile from 'within Gaza'. And the Israeli military said they believed Hamas were holding 212 hostages in the Gaza Strip. The Foreign Secretary James Cleverly and an Israeli whose 4 family members were kidnapped join the programme. Also the Former BP CEO Lord Browne joins the programme to discuss the climate crisis. He was the first Big Oil executive to aknowledge that climate change and the activities of the fossil fuel industry were related.
10/23/2023 • 50 minutes, 21 seconds
Sunak Visits Israel
America and the UK urge citizens in Lebanon to leave the country as tensions in the Middle East increase further in the Middle East amid the Israel-Hamas war
10/19/2023 • 51 minutes, 53 seconds
Biden In Israel Hours After Hospital Explosion.
US President Joe Biden arrived in Israel this morning just mere hours after an explosion at a Gaza hospital killed nearly 500 Palestinians. Biden said it was done by Palestinians, a viewed shared by US intellgience and the IDF. But this was too late to prevent protests across the region as news and speculation spread wildly across social media.
10/18/2023 • 49 minutes, 28 seconds
Could Iran Join in the Israel-Hamas Conflict?
As President Biden and the Prime Minister prepare to visit Israel, Iran warns Netenyahu that bombardment of Gaza could provoke a response
10/17/2023 • 51 minutes, 21 seconds
Sunak Confirms Britons Killed and Missing After Hamas Attack
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak has confirmed that at least 10 British citizens have been killed and 10 more are missing more than one week on from Hamas' brutal attack on Israel
10/16/2023 • 51 minutes, 23 seconds
Israel Prepares For Gaza Ground Assault
If Israeli Defense Force does go into Gaza to fight Hamas street by street, they will be entering one of the most dangerous types of war zone in the world - a tightly packed, chaotic urban environment, with tunnels below it and a thousand opportunities for ambush. Think of Stalingrad. Think, indeed, of Warsaw. So among the questions we have to ask today is whether Hamas is luring the Israelis into a trap, from which it will be hard to escape.The Director of Shin Bet Ami Ayalon and Chair of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee Alicia Kearns join the programme. Plus, our end of week panel with Sir Max Hastings, the life-long Conservative who now says he is voting for Labour, and Miranda Green, the former UK and World News Editor at the Financial Times.
10/12/2023 • 49 minutes, 40 seconds
Fears Grow of Escalation In Israel-Hamas Conflict
Andrew speaks to the UK Security Minister, Tom Tugendhat, as the situation in Israel intensifies with reports of 'hostile aircraft' entering the country from Lebanon
Sir Keir Starmer makes his keynote speech to the 2023 Labour Conference in Liverpool, promising a 'decade of national renewal' under a Labour government
10/10/2023 • 50 minutes, 25 seconds
Israel-Hamas War and Labour Conference
The Israel-Hamas war spilled over into southern Lebanon this afternoon for a few hours and risks spreading like wildfire across the region. Just how dangerous is the situation for the State of Israel? Former CIA Director John Brennan joins the show. And over in Manchester, at the Labour Party Conference, the Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves gave what could be her best speech yet on the main stage. She set our the Labour Party's economic vision for the country. Discussing this is the RMT General-Secretary Mick Lynch, Economist Mariana Mazzucato, and the Labour Shadow Science Secretary Peter Kyle MP.
10/9/2023 • 50 minutes, 41 seconds
England has the worst housing
England has the worst housing prospects in all of the developed world. We pay some of the highest rents, have more unsuitable properties than the European average, and the worst prospect to purchase a home.
10/5/2023 • 50 minutes, 19 seconds
Sunak vows to change the country
The Prime Minister took to the stage on the last day of the Conservative Party conference to say the country needs change, and only the Conservatives can deliver change. He hit back at the 'status quo' of the past 30 years and said politicians needed to stop with the empty rhetoric and get on with delivering policies. He also announced the axing of the northern leg of HS2 - and a Network North project to improve connectivity and transport across the North of England and beyond.
10/4/2023 • 50 minutes, 22 seconds
Suella Braverman Says 'Racist' Label 'Won't Work'
Suella Braverman takes centre stage at the Conservative Conference, saying the 'racist label won't work' against her in her effort to tackle illegal migration
10/3/2023 • 51 minutes, 12 seconds
Conservative Party Conference and HS2
HS2 hysteria took over The Conservative Party Conference in Manchester today, after it was reported that the Prime Minister would make a final decision on HS2's northern leg this week. The Conservative West Midlands Mayor Andy Street joins the programme.
10/2/2023 • 49 minutes, 7 seconds
Parties Prep for Conference Season
With Labour and the Conservatives gearing up for their party conferences, Andrew asks: what on earth can they do to bring a sense of optimism back to the UK?
9/28/2023 • 51 minutes, 43 seconds
New Oil & Gas Plant Gets the Go-Ahead
Environmental campaigners outraged as the government approves the development of a new oil and gas plant off Shetland
9/27/2023 • 51 minutes, 6 seconds
LGBTQ+ Discrimination 'Not Enough' to Claim Asylum
Home Secretary Suella Braverman delivers a speech in the US criticising current thresholds for asylum and claims 'multiculturalism has failed'
9/26/2023 • 51 minutes, 24 seconds
A 'Gross Act of Vandalism' on HS2
The Prime Minister and Chancellor face criticism over their plans to axe the high speed rail route from Birmingham to Manchester
9/25/2023 • 51 minutes, 19 seconds
The Governor and the Chancellor
The Bank of England held interest rates at 5.25%, ending a run of 14 consecutive rises, and following a surprise drop in the rate of inflation for August. Are we at peak interest rates and will inflationary pressures ease up into the new year? Joining me to discuss is the Chancellor Jeremy Hunt and the Governor of the Bank of England Andrew Bailey.
9/21/2023 • 50 minutes, 45 seconds
Sunak Redefines Net Zero Policy
The Prime Minister announces major changes to the UK's net zero targets, changing tack on electric cars, oil and gas boilers, and efficiency standards for rented properties, among others
9/20/2023 • 51 minutes, 27 seconds
Could Doctors be Forced Off Picket Lines?
As the country braces for another round of strike action across the NHS doctors, the government has stumbled across a rather radical solution: they want the legal power to force doctors to return to work during strikes. The Health Secretary Steve Barclay has said the government want to introduce minimum service level to maintain 'necessary and safe service levels' across the NHS - something they are already conducting consultiations for ambulance workers, fire and rescue services and passenger rail workers. One of the UK's most-famous and well-respected medical professionals, Labour Peer Lord Robert Winston joins the programme.
9/19/2023 • 50 minutes, 48 seconds
Liz Truss Defends Her Economic Record
Former Prime Minister Liz Truss insists she did not crash the British economy, claiming her economic policies just 'weren't fashionable on the London dinner party circuit'
9/18/2023 • 51 minutes, 3 seconds
Labour Vow 'Smash the Gangs'
The opposition set out their plans to tackle the small boats crisis and seek a deal with the EU in preparation for a Labour government
9/14/2023 • 51 minutes, 13 seconds
Theresa May Slams Suella Braverman
Former Prime Minister Theresa May joins the programme for an extensive interview, sharing her thoughts on Brexit, John Bercow, Boris Johnson, and the Grenfell disaster. Comedian David Mitchell also joins the programme to discuss the bizarre, cruel, ather odd behaviour of our past Monarchs - and whether there is any cure for our slightly dysfunctional politics.
9/13/2023 • 50 minutes, 4 seconds
Treasury Questions Pension Triple Lock
The Treasury considers tweaking the pension triple lock rules to save £1bln of taxpayer money in 2024
9/12/2023 • 51 minutes, 15 seconds
Is China a friend or foe?
Over the weekend a story broke about the arrest of an individual who has allegedly been spying for the Chinese state right here in the heart of Westminster - in Parliament.If found to be true, the revelations could have a significant impact on British-Chinese relations and spectactularly backfire for Beijing. The revelations have prompted demands to tighten vetting at parliament and called into question our relationship with China just a week after the Foreign Secretary’s Visit. How will the revelations impact our relations with China? Are they a friend or foe? Joining me to discuss is the Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy and Victor Gao, who is a Former translator to the late Chinese leader Deng Xiaoping and vice president of the Centre for China and globalization. Victor is widely described as a spokesperson for CCP
9/11/2023 • 49 minutes, 40 seconds
Manhunt Underway for Escaped Terror Suspect
Police launch a UK wide manhunt for Daniel Khalife, a terror suspect who escaped Wandsworth prison while clinging to the bottom of a delivery lorry
9/7/2023 • 51 minutes, 8 seconds
Five Years of Temporary Classrooms?
LBC discovers that Department of Education officials discussed the possibility of teaching pupils in temporary classrooms for five years as a result of the RAAC concrete crisis
9/6/2023 • 51 minutes, 29 seconds
Birmingham Council Bankruptcy
Birmingham council has declared bankruptcy following the need to settlement £760 million equal pay dispute.
9/5/2023 • 50 minutes, 41 seconds
People 'Sat on Their A***s' on School Building Crisis
Parliament returns with a bang as the Education Secretary, Gillian Keegan, accuses people of 'sitting on their a***s' over the school buildings RAAC concrete crisis
9/4/2023 • 52 minutes, 1 second
Tom Hollander On the Rise of Putin
Actor Tom Hollander discusses the rise of Putin and his experience playing Boris Berezovsky in his new play
7/20/2023 • 51 minutes, 28 seconds
Good News? A £4bn gigafactory and inflation drops.
Two good-ish bits of news today for a change; inflation has fallen more than expected to 7.9% in June and the TATA Group have unveiled plans for a £4bn gigafactory in somerset that's expected to create 4,000 jobs. The inflation figures might mean the Bank of England cuts interest rates in August which would be a huge relief for mortgage holders. The TATA gigafactory announcement was used by the government to try and demonstrate how good the UK was for investment - but the government had to disclose the amount of subsidies they are providing the company to open this factory here. Joining the programme to discuss is the Former Permanent Secretary to the Treasury Lord Nick Macpherson, Minister in the Department of Businesss and Trade Nus Ghani, and the Shadow Business and Industrial Strategy Secretary Jonathan Reynolds.
7/19/2023 • 50 minutes, 25 seconds
Starmer and Blair - is this New, New Labour?
As Keir Starmer appears on stage with Tony Blair for the first time, are we heading for New Labour, take two? And if so, would that be a good thing for the country?
7/18/2023 • 50 minutes, 27 seconds
"Mickey Mouse" Degrees
Andrew discusses Rishi Sunak's claims that "young people are being a sold a false dream" when it comes to certain degrees. We also hear about a new Alzheimer's wonder drug.
7/17/2023 • 47 minutes, 53 seconds
Pay Boost for the Public Sector
Rishi Sunak announces pay hikes for millions of public sector workers including teachers and NHS workers
7/13/2023 • 51 minutes, 39 seconds
Huw Edwards Named As Suspended BBC Presenter
Huw Edwards is named as the suspended BBC presenter at the centre of this week's crisis at the national broadcaster. The veteran news anchor was named in a statement released by his wife just as the show went on air. She said he was checked into a hospital and suffering from 'serious mental health issues', and apologised for the distress the past few days have had on his colleagues at the BBC. Also on the programme, Security Minister Tom Tugendhat discusses the new National Security Act and the Shadow Defence Secretary Jon Healey shares his thoughts on the latest coming out of the NATO Summit in Vilnius.
7/12/2023 • 50 minutes, 24 seconds
Mortgage rates, NATO and more revelations in the BBC presenter scandal
Andrew is joined by a stellar panel to explain the latest in the BBC presenter scandal. A former US National Security Advisor tells Andrew why Ukraine joining NATO might prove tricky, and a top economic commentator looks at the latest with mortgage interest rates.
7/11/2023 • 48 minutes, 42 seconds
BBC in Crisis Mode...again.
Crisis at the BBC yet again following the publication of a story in the Sun which alleged that an unidentified 'top' presenter had been taken off air following claims they had paid more than £35,000 to a young person for inappropriate images. The young person's lawyer this evening claimed that the story was 'rubbish' - adding an unexpected twist to the whole story. And we begin the programme as NATO heads of state prepare for their annual summit - and the big question on everyone's mind; will Ukraine finally get a roadmap to membership of the alliance?
7/10/2023 • 49 minutes, 40 seconds
Starmer Vows To Break 'Class Ceiling'
The Keir Starmer vowed to shatter the "class ceiling" that limits working class children from succeeding in a speech earlier today where he set out the final plank of his Party's 5 missions for Government.
7/6/2023 • 50 minutes, 45 seconds
The NHS at 75
On it's 75th birthday the NHS is in full-crisis mode; People are facing year-long waiting lists, patients in corridors for hours unable to get treatments or scans, and the dreaded 8am scramble for the GP, all tell-tale signs of huge problems that currently there appears to be no fix for. The former Prime Minister Tony Blair has called for further private sector involvement, the government have said things will get worse before getting better, and the Labour party blame the Conservative's for 13 years of mismanagement. But how can we fix it? What can we do to ensure the NHS is here for another 75 years? The Chair of the BMA Professor Phillip Banfield and Shadow International Trade Secretary Nick Thomas-Symonds joins the programme.
7/5/2023 • 50 minutes, 19 seconds
Is Rishi Sunak on track to meet his pledges?
Andrew Marr is joined by a group of experts to determine if the Prime Minister is on track to meet his pledges. And a former Vice President of Twitter tells Andrew whether Mark Zuckerberg's Threads could replace the social media site.
7/4/2023 • 48 minutes, 36 seconds
Labour Make Big Promises on Education
Pledging to draft in 'super teacher hit squads' and giving new starters a pay incentive to stay in the profession, Labour is making a series of big promises to overhaul the education sector
7/3/2023 • 51 minutes, 19 seconds
Rwanda Plan Ruled Unflawful
The government's flagship and controversial plan to send asylum seekers to Rwanda for processing was ruled unlawful by the Court of Appeal earlier today. The Home Secretary said she would appeal the decision and claimed Rwanda is a safe country. How likely is this to ahead? And is Rwanda a safe country? Labour Peer Baroness Shami Chakrabarti and the Leader of the Rwanda Opposition Victoire Umuhoza join the programme to discuss.
6/29/2023 • 50 minutes, 14 seconds
UK Net Zero Efforts Failing 'On All Fronts'
The government's own climate watchdog concludes that the UK is failing in all of its net-zero goals
6/28/2023 • 52 minutes, 26 seconds
Hancock Appears Before the Covid Inquiry
Lorelei King, who lost her husband in a care home in March 2020 and confronted Matt Hancock at the Covid Inquiry, joins Andrew to discuss whether she can ever forgive the former Health Secretary.
6/27/2023 • 51 minutes, 7 seconds
Wagner Boss Speaks Out After Mutiny
Wagner Boss Yevgeniy Prighozin has broken his silence from an undisclosed location following his coup attempt in Russia over the weekend. The Economist's Russia Editor Arkady Ostrovsky and United Russia MP Evgeniy Popov join the programme. Conservative MP and Chair of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee Alicia Kearns shares her thoughts on reports that British Diplomats were preparing for Russia's collapse.
6/26/2023 • 50 minutes, 43 seconds
Brexit and Interest Rates
The Bank of England raised interest rates for the 13th consecutive time to grapple with persistant and sticky inflation. The decision will alarm borrowers who are likely to see their repayments go up. It has also been with dismay by some Conservative MPs who have accused the Bank of being asleep at the wheel. On the 7th Anniversary of Brexit we discuss the future of Britian's relationship with the EU with Shadow Foreign Secretary David Lammy and the German Ambassador Miguel Berger.
6/22/2023 • 50 minutes, 21 seconds
More Immigration To Solve Mortgage Crisis
As the mortgage crisis rumbles on full steam ahead the former Chancellor of the Exchequer Philip Hammond suggests that relaxing immmigration rules could help bring interest rates down.
6/22/2023 • 50 minutes, 30 seconds
The Chancellor Calls In The Banks
The Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt has decided to call in the representatives of the UK's biggest banks as the 'ticking timebomb' mortgage crisis escalates. The average 2-year fixed rate hit 6% yesterday, putting additional pressure on already-squeezed household finances.
6/20/2023 • 50 minutes, 9 seconds
Mortgage Crisis Deepens
Two-year fixed rate mortgages now face an interest rate of nearly 6% as homeowners grapple with the cost of living
6/19/2023 • 52 minutes, 27 seconds
Boris Johnson Misled the Commons
The long-awaited Partygate report from the Privileges Committee is published, concluding that the former Prime Minister lied in the Commons, and recommending 90 days suspension if he were still an MP
6/15/2023 • 52 minutes, 2 seconds
Starmer and Sunak Clash Over Honours
Starmer and Sunak butt heads in Prime Minister's Questions over Boris Johnson's controversial honours list
6/14/2023 • 51 minutes, 55 seconds
Mervyn King calls Brexit a shambles
In an exclusive interview with the former Bank of England Governor Lord Mervyn King, we discuss why government borrowing costs are higher today than during the disasterous Truss budget. King also suggests the way that Brexit has been a managed is a shambles.And over to Miami, as Donald Trump is summoned to court to be indicted under the Espionage Act after the FBI found over 100 top secret documents at his Mar-a-Lago hotel.
6/13/2023 • 48 minutes, 40 seconds
Sunak and Johnson at War
Sunak and Johnson trade public blows over his controversial honours list following Johnson's resignation from parliament on Friday
6/12/2023 • 51 minutes, 49 seconds
Caroline Lucas to quit as MP
The Green Party's only MP - and former Leader - Caroline Lucas has announced she will step down from politics at next General Election. She said she wanted to focus more on fighting the climate crisis. Her decision raises further questions about the inability of Westminster to deliver critical policies.
6/8/2023 • 51 minutes, 13 seconds
Labour on Track for a Big Election Win
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak heads to America, leaving behind a shaky party after a poll showing Labour would obtain at 140 seat majority at the next election
6/7/2023 • 51 minutes, 7 seconds
The Prime Minister's adviser says AI could 'kill many humans' within 2 years
A chilling warning from the Prime Minister's AI adviser Matt Clifford: Artificial intelligence could overtake human intelligene and kill many people within just 2 years. The Former Chancellor Sajiv Javid joins the programme to discuss this and how AI could impact the integrity of future elections. The Minister for London and Minister for Technology and the Digital Economy Paul Scully MP also tells us why he is running to be the Mayor of London - and what ideas he will bring to the table.In news that could spell very bad news for the Labour party's prospects in Scotland, Alex Salmond joins the programme to discuss his calls for a pro-independence electoral pact with the SNP, ALBA and the Scottish Greens.
6/6/2023 • 49 minutes, 56 seconds
Unions Clash with Labour Over the North Sea
Unions criticise Labour over their pledge to not start any new oil and gas projects in the North Sea, saying it will leave people 'devastated'
6/5/2023 • 51 minutes, 12 seconds
Record High Migration Numbers Released
The ONS publish their net migration figures for 2022, showing a record high of 606,000
5/25/2023 • 52 minutes, 39 seconds
Overall Inflation drops but food prices remain worryingly high
Inflation remains a pressing issue for both struggling households and the Conservative government. Whilst the overall rate of inflation dropped to 8.7% today, which is 0.5% higher than the Bank of England forecast, food inflation remains worringly high at 19.1%. Financial Secretary to the Treasury Victoria Atkins joins the programme. The Shadow Chancellor Rachel Reeves says Globalilsation is dead as she outlines a prospecitive Labour more interventionist economic plan she calls 'Securonomics'. Shadow Financial Secretary to The Treasury and Labour MP Pat McFadden shares the details. Legendary Pollster Frank Luntz shares his thoughts on whether or not the culture wars can win elections. And The Chair of the National Churches Trust and former Permanent Secretary to the Home Office Sir Philip Rutnam shares his warnings about the loss of key cultural heritage as its revealed over 900 Churches are at risk of being sold off or closed. He also discusses the recent attacks on the civil service by MPs.
The Home Secretary faces yet another claim that she may have broken the ministerial code, according to The Independent's Lizzie Dearden. Former Cabinet Secretary Lord Gus O'Donnell also joins to discuss the relationship between the ministers and the civil service. An Exclusive interview with the Former CEO of Google Dr Eric Schmidy on Artificial Intelligence - the prospects, dangers and regulation of this sector that is already beggining to revolutionise our lives. And The Great British Bake-Off Judge Dame Prue Leith joins the programme to discuss assisted dying following publication of an open-letter calling for the government to legalise this.
5/23/2023 • 51 minutes, 12 seconds
Labour announce plans to reform the NHS
Labour Leader Keir Starmer has announced plans today to reform the NHS and pledges to cut heart, cancern and suicide related deaths, Wes Streeting joins the programme to discuss. European Commissioner for Financial Stability, Financial Services and the Capital Markets Union Mairead McGuinness joins the programme to discuss the UK and EU's post-brexit regulations of the financial sector. And a UK Exclusive with Ilya Ponamarev, the political leader of the Freedom of Russia Legion, the anti-Putin Russian group responsible for today's attack on the Belgorod region.
5/22/2023 • 51 minutes, 26 seconds
The End of a Shaky Week for Sunak
After two controversial conferences from Tory right factions, and disagreements over housebuilding and migration, Andrew is joined by top political minds to dissect what has been a difficult week for the PM
5/18/2023 • 51 minutes, 31 seconds
Vauxhall Threatens to Close UK Factory
Up to 2,000 jobs could be at risk as car-maker Vauxhall says it may have to close its UK factory unless the government renegotiates the Brexit deal
5/17/2023 • 50 minutes, 1 second
Farage: Brexit has Failed
PM faces challenges on multiple fronts as Nigel Farage criticises the government's handling of Brexit and backbenchers criticise approach over EU Law Bill
5/16/2023 • 50 minutes, 40 seconds
The Labour Party may lower the voting age to 16
The Labour leader doubled-down on plans announced over the weekend. Kier Starmer said his party would extending voting rights to under 18s and EU citizens who live in the UK. Former Labour Home Secretary tells us whether he thinks a good idea. The National Conservatism Conference has kicked off here in London - Conservative MP Danny Kruger joins the programme to explain what it's all about, and whether the Labour Party's voting plans really are 'gerrymandering' as Jacob Rees Mogg suggestted earlier this morning.
5/15/2023 • 51 minutes, 3 seconds
Brexiteer Tories Turn on the Government
Members of the Brexiteer wing of the Tory party clash with the government as the deadline to scrap retained EU laws is removed
5/11/2023 • 52 minutes, 35 seconds
Archbishop of Canterbury slams the government's Illegal Migration Bill
The Archbishop of Canterbury slammed the government's Illegal Migration Bill in the House of Lords in a scathing intervention earlier this afternoon. He called it 'isolationist', 'immoral', and claimed the bill will fail because it doesn't properly address the source of migration. Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick reacts to the rare intervention from the head of the Church of England.Victor Gao, a former Chinese diplomat who is widely referred to as a spokesperson for the Chinese Communist warns that Liz Truss's visit to Taiwan next week could accelerate 'reunification' and lead to war. Also on the programme:Chris Huhne, former Liberal Democrat Energy Secretary in the Lib-Con coalition government shares his thoughts on Rishi Sunak refusing to rule out attempting to form a coalition government if there is a hung parliament at the next General Election. Alan Rusbridger, the former Editor-in-Chief of the Guardian discusses the Daily Mirror publisher's apology to Prince Harry in a high-profile court case today. Mick Mulvaney on the political impact of Donald Trump being found guilty of sexual abuse in a civil case in New York yesterday
5/10/2023 • 51 minutes
Pharmacists to Help Free Up GP Slots
Pharmacies will now be able to administer antibiotics and antivirals for common illnesses in a new government effort to help free up GP appointments
5/9/2023 • 50 minutes, 34 seconds
Tensions rise following drone attack on the Kremlin
The recent drone attack on the Kremlinraised tensions between Russia and the US. Both sides blame each other for the attack. Could the war of words turn into a deadly escalation between the US and Allies? Former Deputy Supreme Allied Commander in Europe General Sir Richard Shirreff and Ukranian Golos Party Deputy Leader Inna Sovsun join to discuss. On the eve of the Coronation of King Charles III, Jamaica and Belize have suggested they could be the next Commonwealth Realms to ditch the Monarchy altogether and begin a new chapter in their history as independent republics. The Commonwealth Secretary General Baroness Patricia Scotland joins the programme to share her thoughts on the future of the Commonwealth and the role they will be during the Coronation. Could Charles III be the first 'climate King'? CEO of the Wildlife Trust Craig Bennett joins the programme.
5/4/2023 • 50 minutes, 28 seconds
Russia Accuse Ukraine of Attacking the Kremlin
Zelenskyy publicly denies that Ukraine were behind a drone attack on the Kremlin last night, with Russia labelling it an assassination attempt against Putin
5/3/2023 • 51 minutes, 15 seconds
Energy giant BP announces £4bn profits in first 3 months of the year
The energy giant BP has announced £4bn in profits for the first 3 months of 2023, with the news coming as millions of households across the country struggle with the highest energy bills in Europe - is it time for higher a windfall tax on companies such as BP? Labour MP and Shadow Climate Change Secretary Ed Miliband joins to discuss?The Former First Minister of Scotland and current ALBA party leader Alex Salmond joins the programme to explain why he thinks King Charles III will the last King of Scotland. The Former President of the Royal College of Nursing Professor Dame Anne-Marie Rafferty shares her thoughts on the breakthrough between the health workers and the government as a million workers accept a pay deal. Also on the programme: IPSOS CEO Kelly Beaver on polling ahead of local electionsBaroness Jenny Jones on the Green Party's local election strategyDr Hayleigh Bosher, professor of Intellectual property law and presenter of the 'Whose Song Is It Anyway?' podcast discusses Ed Sheeran's threat to quit music if he loses the copyright trial he is currently involved in.
5/2/2023 • 49 minutes, 46 seconds
Government Unveils Their Gambling White Paper
The government have published their gambling white paper, with online casinos facing tougher restrictions
4/27/2023 • 51 minutes, 44 seconds
Crucial Vote on Small Boats Bill
The government faces a vote after a day of debating Home Secretary Suella Braverman's Illegal Migration Bill
4/26/2023 • 50 minutes, 43 seconds
Exclusive Interview with Scotland's First Minister Humza Yousaf
Humza Yousaf's first few weeks been turbulent to say the least. The new First Minister has inherited a party in crisis. In an exclusive interview he talks about the investigation into the party, the 'missing' £600,000, his vision for Scotland, independence - and what he will do when Trump visits next week. There are an estimated 70 NHS doctors currently trapped in Sudan. They face the risk of kidnap by the warring factions who in dire need of medical experts as fighting rages on. We speak to 'Dr Ahmed' who is a British resident, but currently stuck in Sudan and yet to be contacted by the government. The Chair of the Defence Select Committee also joins the programme just as the first flight carrying British Nationals leaves the country for Cyprus. Also, Naturalist and Broadcaster Ray Mears & Chair of the Environment Audit Committee Phillip Dunne discuss sewage being dumped into our rivers by water companies.
4/25/2023 • 50 minutes, 14 seconds
UK Troops Arrive in Sudan
UK troops have arrived in Sudan to explore evacuation options for British nationals there after a more than a week of violence
4/24/2023 • 51 minutes, 13 seconds
UK Exclusive Interview with Taiwan's Foreign Minister
Taiwan's Foreign Minister speaks exclusively to Andrew Marr with a warning to the West that we could be on the verge of another war
4/20/2023 • 51 minutes, 31 seconds
Extinction Rebellion protests to take over central London during the Marathon this weekend.
Extinction Rebellion have set an ultimatum to the government: halt the search for new fossil fuels immediately and to set up emergency citizens’ assemblies and let the public decide how to end the fossil fuel era. They've asked the government to sit down by Tuesday 25th April or be faced with mass protests. The last time this happened the activist brought the capital to a standstill and over 1000 people were arrested. XR co-founder Clare Farrel and former UK Special representative for Climate Change Sir David King join to discuss. Social Housing campaigner Kwajo Tweneboa shares his thoughts as a new report reveals a quarter of a million children are sharing beds due to overcrowding in the social housing sector. Former Chancellor and Tory Grandee Lord Ken Clarkes shares his thoughts on the UK's economic quagmire, high inflation and how to fix the health service. The National Cyber Security Centre have raised the alarm bells over Chinese dominance in cyberspace and artificial intelligence - the former, and first-ever, Chief Software Officer of the US Air Force and Space Force Nicolas Chaillan joins the show.
4/19/2023 • 50 minutes, 39 seconds
Price of Supermarket Staples Rockets
Andrew speaks to experts like Co-Founder of Leon, Henry Dimbleby, President of the NFU, Minette Batters, and Professor Sir Michael Marmot on soaring food costs and who it's impacting most
4/18/2023 • 52 minutes, 48 seconds
British-Russian dissident jailed for 25 years in Russia
Tonight with Andrew Marr returns with a UK broadcast exclusive: Evgenia Kara-Murza reacts to the news that her husband Vladimir, a Russian-Brit, has been sentenced 25 years in prison for ‘treason’ by the Russian authorities. Alicia Kearns, the Conservative MP who chair’s the Foreign Affairs Select Committee also joins for some reactionto the news. Baroness Minouche Shafik, a former deputy governor of the Bank of England, joins the programme to discuss how we can improve the economy and get growing following a double dose of bad news - 0 growth in February and the IMF forecast last week suggesting the UK was on track to being the worst-performing economy in the G20. Rabbi Leo Dee, the husband and father of the British-Israelis killed by a West Bank terrorist last week also joins the programme.
4/17/2023 • 50 minutes, 1 second
UK Exclusive Interview with the General Secretary of Nato
Andrew speaks to Nato General Secretary, Jens Stoltenberg, in a UK exclusive
3/30/2023 • 51 minutes, 30 seconds
Experts Warn of AI's Threat to Humanity
Elon Musk was one of 1,000 experts and leaders calling for a pause in development of powerful AI systems due to risks to society and humanity
3/29/2023 • 50 minutes, 27 seconds
Who represents young people now?
Young people face enormous pressures in the UK today - the modern economy is locking them out of the housing market, jacking up rents, their utility bills are sky high, along with the cost of further education should they want to pursue a degree. And more than 80% of household wealth in Britain is now held by the over 45s. What issues do they face, and why is no one fighting their corner in the political system? Ndidi Okezie, CEO of Youth UK; Jason Allen BEM, Founding Director of Mary's Charity, and Andrew Fisher, Author of Labour's 2017 manifesto and Director of Policy under Jeremy Corbyn join us to discuss. Former BBC Trust Chairman Lord Patten joins the programme to share his thoughts on the future of the national broadcaster and its Chairman Richard Sharp. And a damning report by Amnesty International has suggests that the UK is now a negative force for human rights on the world stage – the organisation’s General Secretary Agnes Callamard Also on the programme; SNP leadership contender Kate Forbes resigns from the Scottish government, and a look at the future of our railways on the 60th anniversary of the Beeching Report.
3/28/2023 • 50 minutes, 47 seconds
Hamza Yousaf Elected to Succeed Nicola Sturgeon
Hamza Yousaf has been elected to succeed Nicola Sturgeon as SNP leader and will be appointed as First Minister of Scotland by King Charles on Wednesday
3/27/2023 • 45 minutes, 21 seconds
Bank of England raises interest rates again.
The Bank of England has decided to raise the interest rate after inflation rose this month rather than fall at is widely expected to. This comes at a time when the financial system has bit slightly wobbled by the failure of the Silicon Valley Back. What consequence could this decision have on the economy and households - and on inflation itself? Former Bank of England Deputy Governor Sir Charlie Bean and Labour MP John McDonnell join the programme. The Ugandan Parliament has passed a law that will criminalise being LGBTQ+. The legislation could jail anyone who identifies as LGBTQ+ for up to 20 years a move that has infuriated human rights activists and organisations. The US has threatened to sanction Uganda. To explain why the parliament has done this - and the mood in the capital Kampala - is Dr Frank Mugisha, Executive Director of the banned LGBTQ support group Sexual Minorities Uganda who was also nominated for a Nobel Peace Prize in 2014. Also on the programme:Junior doctors set to strike in April and protests rock France as riots erupt across the country.
3/23/2023 • 49 minutes, 8 seconds
Boris Johnson grilled over misleading the House of Commons.
Boris Johnson was grilled by the privliges committee as part of their report on whether or not he knowlingly mislead the house of commons. If found guilty, there is a risk he could face a by-election. Boris Johnson's former boss and a former Editor-in-Chief of The Daily Telegraph Sir Max Hastings joins the programme. Also on the programme: The Windsor Framework - or Rishi Sunak's Northern Ireland deal as it's more commonly known - passed through the commons despite warnings from the DUP and the ERG wing of the Tory Party. Lord Peter Mandelson and the DUP's Ian Paisley Jr join the show.
3/22/2023 • 50 minutes, 18 seconds
Baroness Casey Releases Blistering Review of Met Police
Baroness Casey releases her review into the Metropolitan Police, concluding that the force is institutionally racist, misogynistic and homophobic
3/21/2023 • 49 minutes, 58 seconds
20th Anniversary of the Iraq War
On the 20th Anniversary of the Iraq War, Andrew speaks to one of the top politicians in charge at the time
3/20/2023 • 48 minutes, 28 seconds
Interview with The Chancellor Jeremy Hunt
The Chancellor joins Tonight with Andrew Marr following his spring budget. Jeremy Hunt takes questions on the stealthy increase in income tax, whether his pension reform is gift to the top 1%, if his children will still be able to use tik tok following the decision to ban the app on all government devices today. Also - Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting joins the programme to scrutinise the budget and share his thoughts on the government's pay offer to striking health care workers. Also on the programme, SNP leadership candidate Ash Regan.
3/16/2023 • 51 minutes, 2 seconds
The Spring Budget
The Chancellor has finally delivered his spring budget. He extended free childcare and announced some of the biggest pension reforms in modern times. He uprated benefits. He also announced that corporation tax will increase from 19% to 25% from April. It was sold as back-to-work budget and a budget for growth. Some on the Conservative benches have been making noise and trying to pressure the Treasury for tax cuts, but no signs of rebellion yet. A low-tax champion, former Levelling up Secretary Simon Clarke joins the programme. We also get the assessment of Paul Johnson, the Director of the Institute for Fiscal Studies, Businessman and Dragon Theo Paphitis - and talk to Andy Street, the Mayor of the West Midlands Combined Authority on the new powers this budget has just granted him.
3/15/2023 • 49 minutes, 38 seconds
Chancellor to Tackle Economic Inactivity in Spring Budget
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt is set to announce policies to tackle economic inactivity in his Spring Budget tomorrow, with plans to boost childcare funding and offer pension boosts
3/14/2023 • 50 minutes, 41 seconds
China Represents 'Dangerous' Challenge to World Order
The Prime Minister warns of the 'danger and disorder' threatened by China and Russia in a visit to the US
3/13/2023 • 50 minutes, 52 seconds
Full-time nursery costing nearly £15k a year.
There is a crisis in the UK's childcare system. It now costs an average of £15,000 a year to keep children between 1-2 years old in nursery according to a new report by the charity Coram, a figure that will simply be unaffordable for many. The impact of childcare often has an understated on the parents as well as the child - it means parents being forced to put a pause on their career for a few years to look after their children full time. Which also means household budgets shrink, and this impacts the rest of the economy. The Chair of the Commission on Young Lives Anne Longfield joins the programme. Russia launched another brutal missile attack across Ukraine in the very early hours this morning. 9 people have been killed and the attack on the Zaporizhia nuclear power cut the power to large areas of the country. The Mayor of Lviv Andriy Sadovyi and Major General Jonathan Shaw share their experiences and thoughts on the latest attackand the reasons behind it. Also on the programme: Parts of the HS2 train line has been delayed yet again and Rishi Sunak heads to France tomorrow to make a deal with President Emmanuel Macron so he can implement his plan to stop refugees crossing the English Channel.
3/9/2023 • 49 minutes, 43 seconds
The Illegal Immigration Bill could endanger victims of modern slavery
The government have said their new illegal immigration bill will deny any illegal immigrants access to the protections under the Modern Slavery Act - they believe this will reduce the number of smuggling gangs taking advantage of the legal system once they bring people across the Channel. But what does it mean for genuine victims of human trafficking? The last Independent Anti-Slavery Commissioner Dame Sara Thornton joins the programme. It is International Women's Day. Every year Labour MP Jess Philips reads out a list of female victims of male violence and she joins the programme to talk about the challenges facing women this year, why she reads the list out - and her thoughts on the government's decision to deny illegal immigrants access to the UK's anti-slavery system. Also on the programme: developments on the Nord Stream sabotage as Ukraine denies involvement. The NHS have approved a new revolutionary weight loss drug. And a roundup of a fiery SNP leadership hustings last night.
3/8/2023 • 49 minutes, 32 seconds
The government launches its plan to stop channel migrant crossings
The government introduced the Illegal Migration Bill in an effort to stop asylum seekers making the reckless and dangerous crossing across the English Channel. The government believes that something must be done to tackle this issue, something they say is a key priority for voters - and one of the 5 priorities that will define the sucess of Rishi Sunak's premiership until the next general election. Critics of the bill say it could break international human rights law. Former Home Secretary David Blunkett joins the programme. The PM will head to France to meet with President Macron - what could be on the table? Former Ambassador to France Peter Ricketts gives us an account on the concessions both leaders will have to make.
3/7/2023 • 49 minutes, 57 seconds
Minister suggests Starmer's job offer to Sue Gray may have broken rule
A big row is taking place in Westminster over Kier Starmer's job offer to senior civil servant Sue Gray. The Paymaster General Jeremy Quinn suggested the Labour Party are 'playing fast and loose' with the impartiality of the service, but the Conservatives might be more concerned with the fact Sue Grays knowledge may provide the opposition with a huge advantage in the upcoming general election. Sir Robert Buckland who tabled an Urgent Quesiton in the commons today on this joins to discuss. Donald Trump has announced he will run to be the GOP's nominee for the 2024 Presidential Election over the weekend at CPAC. But can he do it? His former Chief of Staff Mick Mulvaney will answer. And, is there life in the universe? A leading Cambridge University scientist will provide the answers.
3/6/2023 • 49 minutes, 22 seconds
Exclusive Interview with Jean-Claude Juncker
Former President of the European Commission tells Andrew that Boris Johnson is a 'piece of work' and there may be more EU powers in Rishi Sunak's NI Brexit deal than meets the eye
3/2/2023 • 51 minutes, 46 seconds
100,000 of Matt Hancock's Coronavirus WhatsApps Leaked
Matt Hancock faces fresh criticism for his handling of Covid in care homes as 100,000 of his pandemic WhatsApps are published
3/1/2023 • 51 minutes, 36 seconds
Rishi Sunak and the future of the Conservative Party
After his big win with the EU and Northern Ireland yesterday, some believe Rishi Sunak will use this opportunity to move his party ahead and put down a stamp of his leadership. Former Conservative Leader Lord Michael Howard joins to discuss the signifance of this moment. With much soul-searching within the Conservative party in the post-Johnson, post-Truss period, the centre-right think-tank Onward launched the Future of Conservativism Project early today - Nick Timothy, the chair of the project and former Downing Street Chief of Staff under Theresa May.
2/28/2023 • 49 minutes, 34 seconds
'Historic' Deal Struck Between the UK and the EU
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak presents a deal with EU Commission President Ursula Von Der Leyen over Brexit arrangements in Northern Ireland
2/27/2023 • 54 minutes, 25 seconds
Starmer's Five Missions, Bernie Sanders and William Hague
Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting joins Andrew to discuss Sir Keir Starmer's 'five missions' for a Labour government - and is met by an intervention from Vermont Senator Bernie Sanders. Senator Sanders also discusses the prospects for the left on both sides of the Atlantic in a wide-ranging interview with Andrew. Plus, an in-depth conversation with the former Conservative Leader Lord William Hague.
2/23/2023 • 48 minutes, 54 seconds
Interview with The Russian Ambassador
The Russian Ambassador to the UK Andrey Kelin joins the programme on the eve of the first anniversary of the war in Ukraine to discuss if Putin could use nuclear weapons, how long the war will go on, and if there are any conditions for peace. The former Head of MI6 Sir John Sawers also joins the programme.
2/22/2023 • 49 minutes, 36 seconds
Rishi Sunak will either infuriate the EU or split his party over Northern Ireland.
The Prime Minister has difficult decisions ahead if we wishes to resolve the current deadlock in in Northern Ireland; he will either give in to the restless Eurosceptics in his party, and infuriate the EU. Or he will get a deal through, and in the process perhaps split his party - Former Northern Ireland Minister Conor Burns joins to discuss. As we approach the first anniversary of the war in Ukraine, Armed Forces Minister James Heappey joins Andrew. And the legendary actor, writer and comedian Paul Whitehouse talks to us about his return as Grandad in 'Only Fools and Horses: The Musical’.
2/21/2023 • 52 minutes, 23 seconds
Biden visits Ukraine and an interview with a First Minister Leadership candidate
Andrew is joined by a former head of the US Army in Europe to talk about Biden's visit to Ukraine. Rishi Sunak faces a challenge from parts of his party over the NI Protocol. And Andrew speaks to Humza Yousef who is running to be first minister of Scotland
2/20/2023 • 50 minutes, 51 seconds
Exclusive interviews with the former defence chief and Dame Emma Thompson
The former Chief of the Defence Staff Sir Nick Carter speaks exclusively to Tonight on Andrew Marr in his first interview since his role ended and immediatley after Zelensky's speech in the European Parlaiment where he made further calls to give Ukraine fighter jets.
Dame Emma Thompson also joins the show to talk about politics, to arts, the menopause, and politics.
2/9/2023 • 53 minutes, 48 seconds
President Zelenskyy Visits the UK
President Zelenskyy makes a surprise trip to UK and calls on the government to supply Ukraine with fighter jets
2/8/2023 • 51 minutes, 17 seconds
BP made record £23bn profit last year
Oil and Gas giant BP has announced record £23bn profits last year and announced it is scaling back on its climate committments - Andrew gets reaction from the Shadow Climate Change Secretary Ed Miliband.
Chair of the Digital, Culture, Media and Sport Select Committee and Conservative MP Damian Green joins the programme following the committees sessions earlier today with BBC Chairman Richard Sharp.
2/7/2023 • 50 minutes, 22 seconds
How can Rishi Sunak face-off the pressures from within his own party?
Rishi Sunak problems are slowly, but surely, brewing; the Prime Minister faces a possible rebellion from his MPs over his plans to withdraw from the European Court of Human Right. And on another front, two former Prime Ministers are making quite public intervetions since leaving office.
2/6/2023 • 48 minutes, 27 seconds
Talks Between the UK and EU Intensify over NI Protocol
Rishi Sunak is set to visit Joe Biden as talks over the Northern Ireland Protocol intensify
2/2/2023 • 51 minutes, 21 seconds
A Conservative rebellion is gently brewing
A Conservative rebellion is gently brewing
2/1/2023 • 49 minutes, 41 seconds
UK set to be worst-performing major economy this year according to IMF forecast.
The UK is set to be worst-performing major economy this year according to the IMF's forecast this year. Worse performing than heavily-sanctioned Russia.
Andrew also speaks to former Health Secretary and Chancellor Sajid Javid about his proposals to charge patients for using GPs and emergency services - and get his reaction on the IMF's report.
And regrets are growing on the 3rd anniversary of Brexit: only 3 constituencies across the entire country don't think Brexit was a mistake. Andrew speaks with the EU's former Chief Brexit Negotiator Michel Barnier.
1/31/2023 • 52 minutes, 40 seconds
NHS to get more beds and ambulances
Andrew speaks to Shadow Home Secretary Wes Streeting as the government unveil their emergency care plan
1/30/2023 • 50 minutes, 59 seconds
Tory strategist gives pep talk at Cabinet 'away day' following Zahawi tax scandal
Tory election strategist Isaac Levido, the man credited with helping forumalte the party's whopping 2019 general election victory, says the party has a 'narrow path to victory' at the next General Election, Andrew speaks with a former no.10 pollster and a former no.10 director of politics and communicaiton.
The great British actor David Harewood and playwright James Graham joins Andrew to discuss 'Best of Enemies', a play written by Graham and starring Harewood, about race in 1960's America - they also give Andrew reaction to Suella Braverman's decision to row back on much-anticipated Windrush reforms.
1/26/2023 • 51 minutes, 13 seconds
US & Germany Send Tanks to Ukraine
Andrew speaks to the German and Ukrainian Ambassadors as more Western tanks are sent to Ukraine
1/25/2023 • 52 minutes, 11 seconds
Exclusive Interview with Mark Carney
Andrew speaks exclusively to the former Governor of the Bank of England, Mark Carney, who says the UK is 'more likely than not' heading for a recession
1/24/2023 • 51 minutes, 17 seconds
A Former BBC Director-General says 'no problem' if the BBC Chair is a member of the ruling party.
Former BBC Director-General Greg Dyke tells Andrew Marr says he finds 'no problem' if the Chairperson of the BBC is a member of the ruling party, following revelations over the weekend that the current chair of the BBC Richard Sharp had failed to declare helping then-PM Boris Johnson ‘simply connect’ with someone to secure a loan guarantee agreement during his appointment process.
It was revealed over the weekend that Sharp had not declared helping the PM meet someone to guarantee an £800,000 loan for him. Andrew also focuses on Conservative Party Nadim Zahawi as pressure grows on the Prime Minister to sack him over his 'careless' tax dispute with HMRC.
1/23/2023 • 51 minutes, 23 seconds
Levelling Up + an interview with the President of Sinn Fein
Andrew speaks to the President of Sinn Fein Mary Lou McDonald. And he takes a close look at what levelling up actually means
1/19/2023 • 51 minutes, 27 seconds
Government 'can't win' dispute over nurses pay says a former NHS boss.
Former CEO of NHS England Sir David Nicholson speaks to Tonight with Andrew Marr as nurses begin two-day strike action across England.
He tells Andrew: we're in a bit of a hole in the negotiation'.
Adding: 'The government can't win it, but they can stop it. So the government need to do what they’re there to do, which is to stop it."
1/18/2023 • 50 minutes, 22 seconds
Cost of Living Crisis is a 'Humanitarian Catastrophe'
World leading public health expert, Sir Michael Marmot, tells Andrew that the UK's Cost of Living Crisis is a 'humanitarian catastrophe'
1/17/2023 • 51 minutes, 56 seconds
Met Officer Admits to Serial Rape
PC David Carrick has plead guilty to 49 offences, including multiple rapes, as questions are raised once more about misogyny and sexual abuse within the Metropolitan Police
1/16/2023 • 51 minutes, 49 seconds
Russia Say British Aid Worker Has Died in Ukraine
Russian Mercenaries the Wagner Group have said they found the body of one of two missing British men in Ukraine
1/12/2023 • 50 minutes, 53 seconds
NHS crisis deepens as ambulance workers go on strike.
NHS Crisis deepens as ambulance workers go on strike.
1/11/2023 • 50 minutes, 39 seconds
UK Considers Sending Tanks to Ukraine
The UK is considering sending British-made Challenger 2 Tanks to assist the Ukrainians in their fight against the Russians
1/10/2023 • 51 minutes, 17 seconds
Marr Weighs in on Harry's Tell All Interview
Andrew returns with a former Health Secretary on today's failed strike talks and gives his own reaction to Prince Harry's tell all interview
1/9/2023 • 50 minutes, 24 seconds
NHS Bosses Voice Safety Concerns Over Strikes
NHS bosses have warned of a risk to safety as ambulance strikes are set to take place
12/20/2022 • 52 minutes, 12 seconds
Government's Rwanda Scheme Deemed Lawful
The High Court has ruled that the government's scheme deporting asylum seekers to Rwanda is lawful
12/19/2022 • 52 minutes, 41 seconds
Exclusive Interview with Chancellor Jeremy Hunt
Chancellor of the Exchequer Jeremy Hunt joins Andrew for an exclusive and wide-ranging interview on the newly-announced migrant deal with Albania, the rail strikes, the nurses strike, state of the economy, Brexit, and support for energy bills.
High-street restaurants also share how the strikes will affect their business in the run-up to Christmas.
The Shadow Home Secretary Yvette Cooper also shares her thoughts on the new migrant deal too.
12/13/2022 • 49 minutes, 30 seconds
RCN Strike Will Go Ahead After Failed Talks
The RCN confirm that their NHS strike will go ahead after a failed meeting with Health Secretary Steve Barclay
12/12/2022 • 51 minutes, 9 seconds
Anne Sacoolas Avoids Jail Over Harry Dunn's Death
Andrew speaks to the mother Harry Dunn and the family's spokesperson as Anne Sacoolas is given an eight month suspended sentence for his death
12/8/2022 • 50 minutes, 51 seconds
Far-right coup plotters arrested in Germany
Andrew speaks to the experts following news that 25 far-right coup plotters were arrested in Germany following raids involving 3,000 police officers.
He also speaks with the head of the Public and Commercial Services Union Mark Sewotka about the strikes announced by PCS members in Borderforce at airports.
And we speak to Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary and Labour MP Jonathan Ashworth on dissillusionment with work: 1-in-10 young people never intend to join the labour market.
12/7/2022 • 50 minutes, 28 seconds
Wave of Strikes in December Set to Cause Christmas Chaos
Rail network, bus services, postal services, ambulances and civil servants are just some of those groups striking in December
12/6/2022 • 51 minutes, 1 second
Labour Propose Radical Political Overhaul
Labour Leader Keir Starmer and Former PM Gordon Brown unveil a radical new vision for the country including the abolition of the House of Lords
12/5/2022 • 50 minutes, 52 seconds
Michael Gove eyeing conessions to Tory rebels over housing targets
Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove is looking into concessions to prevent a Tory rebellion over the housing targets set out in the government's Levelling Up & Regeneration Bill.
Rebels, lead by MP and former Minister Theresa Villiers, have tabled an amendment to remove house building targets for local authorities.
Andrew also speaks with the SNP's outgoing Westminster leader Ian Blackford on why he is standing down from his role.
12/1/2022 • 49 minutes, 21 seconds
The UK is ‘dismantling’ systems for fighting future pandemics.
Former Covid vaccine Tsar Kate Bingham warns that the UK is ‘dismantling’ systems for fighting future pandemics.
Andrew also hears from the English National Opera on their funding being cut by the Arts Council.
11/30/2022 • 49 minutes, 31 seconds
Plan to make Big Tech remove harmful content online axed
The government are being criticised for removing the 'legal but harmful' clause in the Online Safety Bill
11/29/2022 • 49 minutes, 36 seconds
Starmer rules out freedom of movement and protests erupt across China against lockdown measures.
Starmer rules out freedom of movement and protests against Xi erupt across China.
11/28/2022 • 49 minutes, 15 seconds
Putin Takes Aim at Ukrainian Power Resources
Ukraine faces a long cold winter as Putin targets its access to energy and water
11/24/2022 • 51 minutes, 20 seconds
NHS Could Need Military to Step In
Former Health Secretary Andrew Lansley suggests the military may need to step in to help the NHS this winter
11/23/2022 • 52 minutes, 13 seconds
Further RMT Strikes Announced
The RMT has announced a new set of strikes across December and January
11/22/2022 • 51 minutes, 23 seconds
England Back Down in OneLove Armband Row
England Captain Harry Kane decided against wearing LGBTQ+ equality armband in Qatar after being threatened with sanctions by FIFA
11/21/2022 • 51 minutes, 41 seconds
The Autumn Statement
Reaction and analysis of the long-awaited Autumn Statement.
11/17/2022 • 50 minutes, 56 seconds
MI5 reveal Iranian government's kidnapping and assassination plots in the UK
Andrew introduces the show with MI5's revealations that they have thwarted 10 plots organised by the Iranian government's to kidnap and assassinate British residents this year.
We also speak to the legendary actor Brain Cox on poverty and politics.
David Baddiel also joins the programme to discuss anti-semitism and his upcoming documentary 'Jews Don't Count'.
11/16/2022 • 49 minutes, 44 seconds
Russian Missiles Reportedly Fall in Nato Territory
Russian missiles are said to have fallen in Nato territory Poland, killing two
11/15/2022 • 51 minutes, 42 seconds
Bullying Claims against Raab are 'Plausible'
Former Head of the Foreign Office During Raab's time as Foreign Sec says that the bullying claims against him are 'plausible'
11/14/2022 • 51 minutes, 2 seconds
US midterm elections begin as Donald Trump teases 'big announcement' next week.
US midterm elections begin as Donald Trump teases 'big announcement' next week, which is widely expected to mean a formal announcement of his desire to run for President in 2024.
11/8/2022 • 50 minutes, 27 seconds
Rishi Sunak Speaks at COP27
Climate Conference COP27 is well underway in Egypt as leaders address the world stage
11/7/2022 • 51 minutes, 20 seconds
Anger over Conditions in Manston Asylum Centre
The Government faces criticism over conditions in overwhelmed migrant centre in Manston
11/7/2022 • 52 minutes, 51 seconds
Bank of England warns the UK faces the longest recession since records began.
Bank of England warns the UK faces the longest recession since records began following the biggest increase in interest rates in 33 years.
11/3/2022 • 50 minutes, 54 seconds
Matt Hancock to go on I'm a Celebrity
Former Health Secretary Matt Hancock loses the whip after announcing he will feature on 'I'm a Celebrity...Get Me Out of Here!'
11/1/2022 • 51 minutes, 53 seconds
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11/1/2022 • 1 minute, 47 seconds
Suella Braverman says Illegal Immigration is 'Out of Control'
The Home Secretary defends her position again following a petrol bomb attack on a Border Force processing centre over the weekend
10/31/2022 • 50 minutes, 49 seconds
Opposition Grows to Braverman as Home Secretary
Cabinet Ministers are allegedly among those calling for the Home Secretary to go after being reassigned to the post
10/27/2022 • 51 minutes, 12 seconds
Rishi Sunak in his first PMQ's
Rishi Sunak faces Keir Starmer for the first time in Prime Minister's Questions
10/26/2022 • 51 minutes, 23 seconds
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak forms a new Cabinet
Prime Minister Rishi Sunak makes appointments to his new cabinet during his first official day in office
10/25/2022 • 51 minutes, 44 seconds
Rishi Sunak will be the new Prime Minister
Penny Mordaunt drops out of the Tory leadership race, paving the way for Rishi Sunak to become the UK's next Prime Minister
10/24/2022 • 50 minutes, 54 seconds
Prime Minister Liz Truss resigns and a new leadership contest begins
Liz Truss resigns following weeks of political and economic chaos, paving the way for a new leadership contest which will conclude with a new prime minister by next Friday.
10/20/2022 • 52 minutes, 20 seconds
Suella Braverman Resigns as Home Secretary
Suella Braverman, the Chief Whip, and the Deputy Chief Whip have all resigned from Liz Truss' government
10/19/2022 • 50 minutes, 55 seconds
No.10 Hints at Ditching Triple Lock Pledge
The government has refused to rule out whether they will ditch their manifesto pledge to continue with the pensions triple lock
10/18/2022 • 52 minutes, 11 seconds
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt Tears up the Mini-Budget
Newly appointed Chancellor, Jeremy Hunt, reverses 'almost all' tax cuts in the mini-budget unveiled by his predecessor Kwasi Kwarteng
10/17/2022 • 51 minutes, 17 seconds
Talk of Mini-Budget U-Turns
The Chancellor has insisted he 'isn't going anywhere' despite rumours of incoming U-Turns on their mini-budget tax cuts
10/13/2022 • 51 minutes, 29 seconds
No Public Spending Cuts, Says Truss
Prime Minister Liz Truss has insisted there will be no public spending cuts but warns of "difficult decisions" ahead
10/12/2022 • 50 minutes, 23 seconds
A Stark Warning to Putin
Ambassador John Bolton, Trump's Former National Security Advisor, issues a stark warning to Putin
10/11/2022 • 50 minutes, 38 seconds
Russia launches wide-scale missile attack on Ukraine after damage to key Crimea bridge.
Russia launches wide-scale missile attack on Ukraine after damage to key Crimea bridge.
10/10/2022 • 50 minutes, 5 seconds
National Grid warns of energy blackouts this winter
National Grid's Electricity System Operator has warned consumers that power blackouts could be seen this winter. Andrew Marr is live from Westminster.
10/6/2022 • 51 minutes, 14 seconds
Truss targets 'anti-growth' coalition with speech at the Tory Conference finale.
Truss targets 'anti-growth' coalition with speech at the Tory Conference finale.
10/5/2022 • 50 minutes, 12 seconds
The Home Secretary accuses MPs of 'coup' against Truss to force tax u-turn
Lizz Truss's first conference as prime minister is overshadowed by splits among MPs over party policy with the home secretary, Suella Braverman, accusing fellow Tory MPs of staging a “coup” by forcing the government to abandon plans to cut the 45p top rate of income tax
10/4/2022 • 47 minutes, 53 seconds
The government U-turns on tax cut for highest earners
Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng admits having a 'tough day' in his speech to the Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham, after the government ditched plans to abolish the 45p income tax rate following widespread criticism
10/3/2022 • 52 minutes, 10 seconds
Labour surges to 33-point lead over Conservatives
Sir Keir Starmer's Labour Party has taken a 33-point lead over Liz Truss' Conservative Party. How disastrous has this week been for the Tories? Andrew Marr is live from Westminster.
9/29/2022 • 49 minutes, 11 seconds
Bank of England launces a major intervention to steady financial markets.
Bank of England launces a major intervention to steady financial markets.
9/28/2022 • 51 minutes, 9 seconds
Keir Starmer delivers keynote speech at Labour conference
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer delivers his keynote speech at the Labour Party conference in Liverpool.
9/27/2022 • 49 minutes, 17 seconds
Pound plummets to an all-time low
The British pound has sunk to an all-time low against the American dollar. Andrew Marr broadcasts live from Labour conference in Liverpool.
9/26/2022 • 49 minutes, 23 seconds
The Chancellor makes tax cuts and ends cap on bonuses for bankers
The Chancellor makes tax cuts and ends cap on bonuses for bankers
9/23/2022 • 51 minutes, 3 seconds
Health Secretary reveals plan to unblock NHS
Health Secretary reveals plan to unblock NHS and cut down on GP waiting times
9/22/2022 • 51 minutes, 1 second
Putin announces mobilisation and warns west he will use all means at his disposal
Putin warns the West he is not bluffing over his threats to use all means at his disposal as he announces mobilsation
9/21/2022 • 49 minutes, 28 seconds
PM Says US-UK Trade Deal Not On Agenda
Liz Truss flies to New York ahead of meetings with Biden and Macron
9/20/2022 • 51 minutes, 8 seconds
The Funeral of Queen Elizabeth II
Queen Elizabeth II is Laid to Rest at Windsor After a Funeral Service in Westminster Abbey
9/19/2022 • 55 minutes, 47 seconds
Martina Navratilova, Anthony Fauci, and more..
Andrew speaks public health with Anthony Fauci, Federer with Martina Navratilova, and Queen & history with Ian McEwan
9/15/2022 • 51 minutes, 12 seconds
The Queen Lies in State in Westminster Hall
A queue almost three miles long is forming in central London as mourners line up to pay their respects to Queen Elizabeth II
9/15/2022 • 50 minutes, 30 seconds
Queen's Coffin Moved to Buckingham Palace
People Have Begun Waiting in the Streets of London to Pay Respects in Front of the Queen's Coffin in Westminster Abbey
9/13/2022 • 50 minutes, 19 seconds
Mourners Visit Queen Elizabeth II's Coffin
Queen Elizabeth II's Coffin is Moved from Balmoral to Edinburgh
9/12/2022 • 54 minutes, 59 seconds
Queen Elizabeth II Dies - Part Two
Special Episode with LBC Presenter Shelagh Fogarty
9/12/2022 • 2 hours, 20 minutes, 39 seconds
Queen Elizabeth II Dies - Part One
Special Episode with LBC Presenter Shelagh Fogarty
9/12/2022 • 1 hour, 38 minutes, 33 seconds
PM Liz Truss in Her First PMQ's
Liz Truss Faces Keir Starmer for the First Time in PMQ's
9/7/2022 • 52 minutes, 4 seconds
Prime Minister Liz Truss Addresses the Nation
Prime Minister Liz Truss Makes a Speech to the Nation and Begins to Build Her New Government
9/6/2022 • 52 minutes, 28 seconds
Liz Truss is the New Prime Minister
Liz Truss Defeats Rishi Sunak in the Race to No.10
9/5/2022 • 54 minutes, 3 seconds
Exclusive Interview with Rishi Sunak
Andrew Speaks Exclusively to Tory Leadership Hopeful Rishi Sunak
7/21/2022 • 52 minutes, 57 seconds
Truss and Sunak Are the Final Two
Either Liz Truss or Rishi Sunak will be the Prime Minister of the UK as the Leadership Race Enters its Second Phase
7/20/2022 • 52 minutes, 51 seconds
UK Weather Exceeds 40 Degrees for First Time
A Major Incident is Declared in London as Huge Fires Break Out in the Capital and Around the Country
7/19/2022 • 52 minutes, 25 seconds
Tory Leadership Debate Cancelled as Sunak and Truss Withdraw
Debate Between Conservative Hopefuls Cancelled as They Await the Third Ballot Result
7/19/2022 • 53 minutes, 48 seconds
Tory Leadership Debate Cancelled as Sunak and Truss Withdraw
Debate Between Conservative Leadership Hopefuls Called Off as They Await the Third Ballot Result
7/18/2022 • 53 minutes, 48 seconds
Exclusive Interview with Keir Starmer
Andrew Speaks to Labour Leader Keir Starmer on the Day of the Second Ballot in the Tory Leadership Race
7/14/2022 • 54 minutes, 33 seconds
Hunt and Zahawi Out of Leadership Race
Rishi Sunak and Penny Mordaunt Come out on Top in Second Round of Leadership Race
7/13/2022 • 51 minutes, 52 seconds
Tory Leadership Race Goes to Second Round
Eight Candidates Make it Through to the Second Round of the Race to Number 10
7/12/2022 • 53 minutes, 34 seconds
Tory Leadership Race Underway
Conservative Leadership Candidates Lay Out Their Tax Plans in the Race to Replace Boris Johnson as Prime Minister
7/11/2022 • 57 minutes, 17 seconds
Boris Johnson Resigns
Prime Minister Boris Johnson Resigns as Party Leader, Paving the Way for a Tory Leadership Race
7/7/2022 • 52 minutes
Boris Johnson vows to keep going as Prime Minister despite further resignations
Boris Johnson vows to keep going as Prime Minister despite further resignations
7/6/2022 • 57 minutes, 16 seconds
Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid Quit The Cabinet
Rishi Sunak and Sajid Javid Quit after the PM Apologises for Pincher Appointment
7/5/2022 • 1 hour, 17 minutes, 23 seconds
Keir Starmer Announces Labour's Brexit Policy
Andrew Marr challenges Brexit Opportunities Minister Jacob Rees-Mogg
7/4/2022 • 53 minutes, 56 seconds
PM Pledges A Billion for Ukraine
Boris Johnson Returns From The NATO Summit in Madrid
6/30/2022 • 53 minutes, 39 seconds
Met Police Put Into Special Measures
Andrew Marr speaks to Mina Smallman about Violence Against Women
6/29/2022 • 51 minutes, 19 seconds
Sturgeon Sets Date For Second Independence Referendum
Andrew Marr Speaks to the SNP About Plans For A Second Independence Referendum
6/28/2022 • 54 minutes, 42 seconds
NATO Puts More Troops on High Alert
Andrew Marr speaks to a Former Ukrainian Prime Minister About The Renewed Russian Offensive
6/27/2022 • 52 minutes, 59 seconds
Boris Johnson Visits Rwanda
Andrew Marr Discusses Prince Charles and Boris Johnson's Upcoming Meeting in Rwanda
6/23/2022 • 53 minutes, 31 seconds
More Unions Threaten Strike Action
Andrew Marr Speaks to Union Leaders Considering Industrial Action
6/22/2022 • 51 minutes, 6 seconds
RMT Strikes Disrupt Travel Nationwide
Andrew Marr Speaks to Alistair Darling About Rail Strikes, Recession and The Labour Party Today.
6/21/2022 • 52 minutes, 38 seconds
RMT Strikes to Go Ahead
Andrew Marr Speaks to RMT Boss Mick Lynch Ahead of the Biggest Rail Strikes For 30 Years
6/20/2022 • 50 minutes, 50 seconds
Lord Geidt's Resignation Letter Published
The Prime Minister is Criticised by Former Ethics Advisor for Putting Him in an 'Impossible and Odious' Situation
6/16/2022 • 54 minutes, 1 second
Lord Geidt Resigns
The Prime Minister's Ethics Advisor Quits a Day After Admitting 'Frustration' Over Lockdown Parties in No.10
6/15/2022 • 52 minutes, 27 seconds
Deportation Flight to Rwanda Set to Take Off
A Plane Set to Take Asylum Seekers to Rwanda From the UK Is Ready to Take Off Despite Last Ditch Legal Attempts to Prevent It
6/14/2022 • 54 minutes, 34 seconds
Foreign Secretary Announces New NI Protocol Bill
Foreign Secretary Liz Truss Announces New Bill Giving the Government the Power to Override Some Parts of the Northern Ireland Protocol
6/13/2022 • 55 minutes, 6 seconds
PM Announces New Cost of Living Plan
Prime Minister Boris Johnson Makes a Speech Covering Housing, Cost of Living and Fuel Prices
6/9/2022 • 54 minutes, 25 seconds
Britons Face Travel Chaos as RMT Union Announce Strike
The RMT Union Announces the Biggest Walkout for 33 Years
6/8/2022 • 51 minutes, 49 seconds
PM Insists he will Stay Despite Bruising Confidence Vote Result
Prime Minister Boris Johnson Wins No Confidence Vote Despite 41% of Tory Backbenchers Voting Against Him
6/7/2022 • 52 minutes, 47 seconds
PM Faces No Confidence Vote
Tory MPs Decide the PM's Future
6/6/2022 • 53 minutes
Rishi Sunak Announces Cost of Living Support
The Chancellor Announces Package of Support Aiming to Help Those Struggling With Bills
5/27/2022 • 50 minutes, 36 seconds
Sue Gray Report Released
Boris Johnson Faces Partygate Questions After Release of Sue Gray Report
5/25/2022 • 54 minutes, 21 seconds
Ofgem Chief Warns of £800 Price Cap Increase
Ofgem Chief Jonathan Brearley speaks to Andrew Marr after Warning the Chancellor of a Potential £800 Increase to the Energy Price Cap in October
5/25/2022 • 52 minutes, 35 seconds
First Photos Emerge of Lockdown Breaking Event in No.10
First Photos are Released Showing Prime Minister Boris Johnson Raising a Glass at a Lockdown Breaking Event in November 2020
5/24/2022 • 52 minutes, 52 seconds
PM Issued No Further Fines over Partygate
PM Boris Johnson to Receive no Further Fines over Lockdown Breaking Parties as the Met Police Investigation Concludes
5/19/2022 • 52 minutes, 29 seconds
Unnamed MP Arrested on Suspicion of Rape
MPs Told Not to Name an MP Who Has Been Arrested on Suspicion of Rape and Sexual Assault
5/18/2022 • 53 minutes, 17 seconds
Lord Mervyn King Speaks Exclusively to Andrew Marr
Former Governor of the Bank of England, Lord Mervyn King, Speaks on the Reaction of the Government and the BOE to the Cost of Living Crisis
5/17/2022 • 52 minutes, 17 seconds
PM Visits Stormont for Emergency Talks On NI Protocol
Prime Minister Boris Johnson Visits Stormont for Crisis Talks Over the Government's Plan to Scrap Parts of the NI Protocol
5/16/2022 • 51 minutes, 58 seconds
Levelling Up Special: Live From Manchester
Andrew Broadcasts Live From Manchester, Talking All Things Levelling Up with Tees Valley Mayor, Ben Houchen, and Greater Manchester Mayor, Andy Burnham
5/12/2022 • 54 minutes, 10 seconds
Prime Minister Confirms Intention to Discard Parts of NI Protocol
Prime Minister Boris Johnson Restates the Government Intention to Rip Up Parts of the Northern Ireland Protocol During a Trip to Sweden and Finland
5/11/2022 • 52 minutes, 28 seconds
Prince Charles Steps in to Make the Queen's Speech
Prince Charles Made the Queen's Speech as the Queen Pulled out due to 'Episodic Mobility Issues'
5/10/2022 • 53 minutes, 38 seconds
Labour Leader Vows to Resign if Issued Fine
Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer Promises to Step Down if Issued a Fixed Penalty Notice For Breaking Covid Restrictions
5/10/2022 • 52 minutes, 20 seconds
A UK Politics Free Pre-Election Show
Andrew Covers Roe v. Wade, Belarus' Relationship with Russia & Ukraine, and the Danger of Russophobia, among others ahead of the local election results in the UK
5/5/2022 • 51 minutes, 29 seconds
Money Saving Expert Describes Govt. Advice as Bull***t
Money Saving Expert Martin Lewis Criticises Environment Secretary George Eustice For Recommending Struggling Families Buy Own Brand Foods to Combat Cost of Living
5/4/2022 • 51 minutes, 55 seconds
Prime Minister Concedes Government Needs to do More in Cost of Living Crisis
Prime Minister Boris Johnson Admits to GMB's Susanna Reid That the Government is Not Doing Enough to Combat Cost of Living
5/3/2022 • 52 minutes, 45 seconds
Parliament Prorogued Ahead of Local Elections
Andrew Marr Speaks to Conservative Tees Valley Mayor, Ben Houchen, Ahead of Local Elections on 5th May
4/28/2022 • 50 minutes, 55 seconds
Govt. Broke Law with Covid Care Home Policy
The High Court Has Ruled that the Government Broke the Law When they Sent Un-Tested Hospital Patients into Care Homes in 2020
4/27/2022 • 51 minutes, 34 seconds
LBC Exclusive: Govt. Legislation Threatens NI Protocol
LBC Exclusive: The Govt. Plan to Feature Legislation in the Queen's Speech that Could Completely Rip Up the Northern Ireland Protocol
4/26/2022 • 51 minutes, 20 seconds
Mail on Sunday Accused of Misogyny Towards Angela Rayner
The Mail on Sunday are Accused of Racism for Reporting that Angela Rayner Used her Legs to Distract the Prime Minister in the Commons
4/25/2022 • 51 minutes, 52 seconds
PM to Face Commons Investigation
PM Boris Johnson to face an investigation into whether he misled Parliament about partygate
4/21/2022 • 51 minutes, 58 seconds
PM and Starmer Clash at PMQ's
Prime Minister Boris Johnson and Labour Leader Sir Keir Starmer Go Head to Head over Accusations that the PM Criticised the BBC's Ukraine Coverage
4/20/2022 • 53 minutes, 28 seconds
Prime Minister Denies Deliberately Misleading Parliament
PM Boris Johnson Faces Calls to Resign Over Lockdown Party Fines
4/19/2022 • 51 minutes, 53 seconds
Vladimir Putin Threatens to Stop Gas Supply to Europe
Vladimir Putin Threatens to Stop Gas Supply to Europe Unless It's Paid for in Russian Currency
3/31/2022 • 53 minutes, 7 seconds
PM Refuses to Admit Criminal Behaviour in Downing St.
PM Refuses to Admit Criminal Behaviour in Downing St. Despite Imminent Penalty Fines
3/30/2022 • 51 minutes, 11 seconds
Twenty Fines to be Issued Over Partygate Scandal
Twenty Fines to be Issued As Part of Police Inquiry Into Lockdown Breaking Parties in No.10
3/29/2022 • 52 minutes, 32 seconds
Roman Abramovich Suffered Suspected Poisoning
Roman Abramovich Suffered Suspected Poison Symptoms After Peace Talks in Kyiv Last Month
3/28/2022 • 52 minutes, 3 seconds
Leaders Meet at Nato Summit in Brussels
World Leaders Meet at Nato Meeting in Brussels to Discuss Ongoing War in Ukraine
3/24/2022 • 51 minutes, 47 seconds
The Chancellor Presents His Spring Statement
Chancellor Rishi Sunak Presents His Spring Statement to the House of Commons
3/23/2022 • 49 minutes, 20 seconds
Labour Deputy Leader Angela Rayner Speaks to LBC
Labour Deputy Leader Angela Rayner Speaks to LBC Ahead of the Chancellor's Spring Statement
3/22/2022 • 52 minutes, 31 seconds
Conservative Chairman Oliver Dowden
Conservative Chairman Oliver Dowden
3/21/2022 • 50 minutes, 31 seconds
Speaker of the House - Sir Lindsay Hoyle
Speaker of the House - Sir Lindsay Hoyle
3/18/2022 • 49 minutes, 40 seconds
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe Returns to the UK
Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe Returns to the UK After Six Years of Imprisonment in Iran
3/16/2022 • 49 minutes, 39 seconds
Ukrainian President says Nato Membership Unlikely
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Says Nato Membership Unlikely, Saying Peace Talks with Russia Are Going "Pretty Good"
3/15/2022 • 50 minutes
Govt. Offer £350 to Take in Ukrainian Refugees
Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove Announces a Scheme Encouraging People in the UK to Take in Ukrainian Refugees
3/14/2022 • 49 minutes, 59 seconds
Govt. U-Turn on Refugee Policy
Home Secretary Priti Patel Announced Long Awaited U-Turn on Policy for Ukrainian Refugees
3/10/2022 • 48 minutes, 29 seconds
Marr Exclusive with David Cameron
Former Prime Minister David Cameron Speaks Exclusively to LBC
3/9/2022 • 50 minutes, 51 seconds
Ukrainian President Speaks to the Commons
Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy Makes Historic Address to the Commons
3/8/2022 • 49 minutes, 53 seconds
Tonight with Andrew Marr: The Launch
Ukraine Crisis Continues as Pressure Mounts on The Govt. to Welcome More Refugees