In a striking meeting, Donald Trump praised UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer, calling him ‘special’ and a 'tough negotiator.' George Parker, who attended the Oval Office encounter, shares insider perspectives. The conversation shifts to the ramifications for a potential UK-US trade deal and the complexities of military support for Ukraine. Miranda Green and Stephen Bush dive into the shifting UK spending priorities, including controversial defense and aid budget discussions, while analyzing the broader political landscape.

George Parker, political editor for the Financial Times, leads a discussion with Miranda Green, Stephen Bush, Anna Gross, and Rachel Reeves. They dive into Elon Musk's controversial statements about the UK government and the implications for social media governance. The panel debates the balance between free speech and online safety, examining the UK's approach amid Musk's ownership of X. They also ponder the financial strategies for growth in the UK and the importance of holidays for politicians in maintaining performance while navigating public scrutiny.

Lucy Fisher assembles the Political Fix team to discuss the surprise snap general election in the UK. They dive into party campaigns, Rishi Sunak's decision, potential TV debates, Labour's readiness, Nigel Farage's non-candidacy impact, and election strategies.

Join George Parker, UK political editor for the Financial Times; Sam Fleming, Economics editor; and Soumaya Keynes, Financial Times columnist, as they dissect the UK’s recent budget strategies. They discuss the implications of a £40bn tax increase and £100bn in capital spending to revitalize a struggling economy. Explore how public investments may affect private sector growth and the contrasting reactions from political parties. Delve into the potential impacts of upcoming US elections and the challenges of maintaining economic transparency.

Lucy Fisher, a political journalist, leads an insightful discussion featuring Robert Shrimsley, George Parker, and Sarah Neville, who examine a government report declaring the NHS in critical condition. They explore whether Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer can successfully reform the health service amidst looming political challenges. The conversation also delves into younger generations' shifting views on healthcare sustainability and the urgent need to boost NHS staff morale, emphasizing the political ramifications and economic impacts of health policy in the UK.