Episodes

  • Is Keir Starmer really in control?

    Is Keir Starmer really in control?
    Jan 9 2025
    Sky News' deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico's Jack Blanchard are back for 2025 with their guide to the day ahead in politics in under 20 minutes.

    How are global events like Trump's moves, China's policies, and the world economy shaping UK politics? Foreign Secretary David Lammy hopes to show Labour and Sir Keir Starmer are in the driving seat - Jack and Sam discuss if he can.

    Chancellor Rachel Reeves's fiscal rules are under scrutiny, with concerns of higher taxes or spending cuts on the horizon, as she jets off to China with the governor of the Bank of England Andrew Bailey. And Sir Keir Starmer’s plan to tackle people smuggling - is it realistic?

    You can send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511 867 633 or email them: jackandsam@sky.uk
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    22 mins
  • Has Rachel Reeves run out of money?

    Has Rachel Reeves run out of money?
    Jan 8 2025
    Sky News' deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico's Jack Blanchard are back for 2025 with their guide to the day ahead in politics in under 20 minutes.

    The economy is back in focus today in Westminster, if borrowing continues to rise, will more department spending cuts have to follow?

    The Conservatives are putting forward their amendment to the Children's’ Wellbeing Bill as groom gangs, and the man really driving the agenda, Elon Musk, continues to be hotly debated.

    And will accounts of SAS executions in Afghanistan get a mention in MPQs?

    You can send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511 867 633 or email them: jackandsam@sky.uk
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    19 mins
  • How Elon Musk took over British politics

    How Elon Musk took over British politics
    Jan 7 2025
    Sky News' deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico's Jack Blanchard are back for 2025 with their guide to the day ahead in politics in under 20 minutes.

    As the prime minister attacked those spreading misinformation online about child grooming gangs, how will the backlash from his opponents roll on?

    The Conservative Party is attempting to force a vote on a new national inquiry into child sexual exploitation, but does it have any legs? The government is already planning to tighten the law in its upcoming Crime and Policing Bill.

    And, how do you solve a problem like Elon Musk?

    You can send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511 867 633 or email them: jackandsam@sky.uk
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    19 mins
  • Can Keir silence Elon Musk?

    Can Keir silence Elon Musk?
    Jan 6 2025
    Sky News' deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico's Jack Blanchard are back for 2025 with their guide to the day ahead in politics in under 20 minutes.

    The drama is also back - with Elon Musk causing more than a stir in British politics after changing his mind about Reform UK leader Nigel Farage.

    It comes after Musk launched an attack on Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer and his safeguarding minister Jess Phillips over their handling of past grooming gang cases.

    How can the government respond to the richest man in the world's running commentary on British politics?

    Also - the prime minister launches the government's full plan for the NHS this morning, but can it really bring down waiting lists?

    You can send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511 867 633 or email them: jackandsam@sky.uk
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    20 mins
  • What will happen in 2025?

    What will happen in 2025?
    Dec 23 2024
    On this special episode, Sky News' deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico's Jack Blanchard preview the year ahead in politics.

    They predict what Nigel Farage will be up to in 2025, weigh up whether things could look better for the economy and discuss what Kemi Badenoch has up her sleeve.

    Plus, how will the UK government handle the return of President Trump?

    You can send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511 867 633 or email them: jackandsam@sky.uk
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    22 mins
  • Starmer's pre-Christmas grilling?

    Starmer's pre-Christmas grilling?
    Dec 19 2024
    Sky News' deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico's Jack Blanchard share their daily guide to the day ahead in politics in under 20 minutes.

    As parliament winds down for recess, Jack and Sam have also reached the final day of the term. They discuss the challenges facing Keir Starmer before his debut at the liaison committee - will his own party give him a tougher time than the Tories?

    And following a lacklustre PMQs on Wednesday, Jack and Sam look at Labour's plans for NHS reform, housing, and the economy. Are they holding up under scrutiny?

    You can send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511 867 633 or email them: jackandsam@sky.uk
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    19 mins
  • Will train strikes derail Keir Starmer?

    Will train strikes derail Keir Starmer?
    Dec 18 2024
    Sky News' deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico's Jack Blanchard share their daily guide to the day ahead in politics in under 20 minutes.

    Today is the last PMQs before Christmas and Jack and Sam discuss how Keir Starmer is leaving things in Westminster, including an RMT strike on Avanti West Coast planned for the end of the month and into next year. The pair discuss the current state of Britain's rail network and how essential it is for the prime minister to follow through on his promise to fix the country's trains.

    Plus, could one of the biggest donations in Britain's politics be on the way to Reform after Nigel Farage met Elon Musk at Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago mansion?
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    20 mins
  • Starmer's Final Foreign Trip

    Starmer's Final Foreign Trip
    Dec 17 2024
    Sky News' deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico's Jack Blanchard share their daily guide to the day ahead in politics in under 20 minutes.

    As the Prime Minister makes his final foreign trip of the year to Estonia, Jack and Sam discuss foreign policy and Trump’s possible plans for Ukraine, and his views on what’s happening in Syria.

    Plus, Sam reveals Labour’s controversial plans for AI regulation, and explains why the creative industries are very concerned.

    You can send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511 867 633 or email them: jackandsam@sky.uk
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    22 mins