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    Will Mandelson be Starmer's downfall?

    04/2/2026 | 25 mins.
    Keir Starmer knew about Peter Mandelson's friendship with the paedophile Jeffrey Epstein – but still appointed him US ambassador.

    After a bruising Prime Minister's Questions for Keir Starmer, Ailbhe Rea joins Anoosh Chakelian to discuss whether the Mandelson affair could be the downfall of the Prime Minister – or his closest aide, Morgan McSweeney, who championed Mandelson.

    Ailbhe shares her exclusive reporting on the process which led to Mandelson's appointment, and the impact this scandal will have on the Labour Party and the Prime Minister.

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    Mandelson’s leaks to Epstein “a disgrace”

    03/2/2026 | 35 mins.
    On Friday, the US Justice Department released millions of pages of the Epstein files.

    Dan Neidle, journalist and tax lawyer, used his investigative skills to uncover some of the most controversial details. In particular, damning emails suggesting ex-Labour business secretary Peter Mandelson shared highly sensitive UK government tax plans with Jeffrey Epstein. Dan joins Oli Dugmore to discuss.
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    Revealed: Jeffrey Epstein's direct line to Downing St

    02/2/2026 | 26 mins.
    Peter Mandelson has resigned from the Labour Party following further revelations about his friendship with the paedophile Jeffrey Epstein.

    The access Epstein had to the British government marks a serious breach and existential questions for the Labour Party.

    Oli Dugmore is joined by Rachel Cunliffe.

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    Did China hack the British government?

    31/1/2026 | 27 mins.
    If Chinese hackers accessed the government's private messages, maybe they could share the missing 5,000 text messages the Covid inquiry was looking for.

    Will Dunn and Anoosh Chakelian discuss their stories of the week, including:

    Border breach of the week: China accused of hacking Boris Johnson, Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss aides.
    Lee Anderson can't find the right constituency to campaign in.
    Do the Fabians secretly run the world? (spoiler: no.)
    Planning objection of the week: Greens and Reform unite in an unlikely alliance to block new homes.

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    Student loans: Should graduates sue the government?

    30/1/2026 | 27 mins.
    Britain faces a looming student loan crisis. What can graduates do?

    Last week's episode on student loans prompted a flurry of questions. How did it get this bad? Should students sue over mis-sold loans?

    Rachel Cunliffe and Anoosh Chakelian answer your questions.

    Also in this episode:
    Labour's internal factions explained
    What does Nigel Farage really believe?
    Local government changes: what's really going on

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    Meet the Blue Labour bros, by Morgan Jones

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Helping you make sense of politics – every weekday.Anoosh Chakelian, Oli Dugmore and the New Statesman team bring you sharp reporting, clear analysis and thoughtful conversations to help you understand what’s really going on in Westminster and beyond.The New Statesman is Britain’s leading source of news and commentary on politics and culture with a progressive perspective. On Daily Politics, our journalists and expert guests cut through the noise of the headlines to explain the forces shaping our world. From the battles inside the Labour Party to the future of the Conservatives, from the rise of Reform UK to the debates that dominate Parliament, we provide the clarity you need to follow UK politics.--START HERE:▶︎ Kemi Badenoch isn't working | Cover Story with Tom McTague▶︎ Do billionaires really benefit the UK?▶︎ One year of Labour rule: can things still only get better?--LISTEN AD-FREE:📱Download and subscribe in the New Statesman app to enjoy all our episodes without the ads.--MORE FROM THE NEW STATESMAN:❓ Ask a question - we answer them on the podcast every Friday⏰ Get our daily politics newsletter in your inbox every morning✍️ Enjoy the best of our writing via email every Saturday--JOIN US:⭐️ Treat yourself or someone special to big ideas, bold politics and proper journalism from just £2 this Christmas when you subscribe to the New Statesman. Subscribe today at newstatesman.com/xmaspod25--Hosts:Anoosh ChakelianOli DugmoreRegular contributors and co-hosts:Tom McTague, Editor-in-chiefWill Lloyd, Deputy editorAndrew Marr, Political editorGeorge Eaton, Senior editor, politicsHannah Barnes, Associate editorRachel Cunliffe, Associate political editorWill Dunn, Business editorMegan Gibson, Foreign editorKatie Stallard, Global affairs editorTanjil Rashid, Culture editorKate Mossman, Senior writerProduction team:Senior podcast producer: Catharine HughesVideo producer: Rob Le MareAssistant producer: Biba KangExecutive producer: Chris Stone Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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