MPs warn the hold-up on a plan for defence spending is harming relations with the UK's allies, as the Prime Minister prepares to host European allies in Downing Street. Plus: the death of the proper football anthem is mourned by Keith Allen, the man behind several classics. Rache ...Show more
Essay fever BH
Why has the political world gone mad for essays? Professor Edith Hall and Radio 4 wordsmith Michael Rosen discuss the literary form and its history. It was heartbreak for Arsenal in the Champions League - ex-Gunners goalie Bob Wilson tells us about the pain of penalties. We look ...Show more
Is Keir Starmer's plan working? Can the PM survive?
Matt Chorley asks 'Is the Prime Minister's plan for the country working?' Can Keir Starmer survive? Matt visits a fair in Wokingham to get public opinion. Labour grandee Alan Johnson, former Theresa May advisor Lord Barwell and pollster Scarlett McGuire assess the PM's chances. A ...Show more
17/05/2026
The Sunday morning news magazine programme. Presented by Paddy O'Connell
Starmer showdown: will there be a leadership challenge?
The fallout from the local elections continues. Cabinet ministers are told by an MP to challenge PM, or she'll try and trigger a leadership race: will it work? BBC Political Editor Chris Mason has the latest. Lord Blunkett and James Harding, Chloe Hubbard and Michael Booker edito ...Show more