Matt Chorley's Urgent Questions
BBC Radio 5 Live
Matt Chorley brings you the biggest interviews, latest news and best analysis from the heart of Westminster every weekday. It's politics, but not as you know it...
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Dec 15, 2025 • 40min
Who would Santa vote for?
Who would Santa vote for?
Which leader has had the best (and worst) 2025?
Why is wool bouncing back?
Who will be the MMP for Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch?Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics.
If you've got urgent questions... then email Chorley@bbc.co.uk
Dec 12, 2025 • 34min
What REALLY happened at the 2024 election?
What REALLY happened at the 2024 election?
What are the politics of Christmas parties?
What's life like in Ukraine while talks about a possible peace deal continue...
Who will be the MMP for Henley and Thame?Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics.
If you've got urgent questions... then email Chorley@bbc.co.uk
Dec 11, 2025 • 33min
Is Lapland safe from Putin?
Is Lapland safe from Putin?How many number 1 priorities can the PM have?Can a font be woke?And who will be the MMP for Edinburgh South West?Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics.
If you've got urgent questions... then email Chorley@bbc.co.uk
Dec 10, 2025 • 45min
Who does Joe Lycett think was the sassiest at PMQs?
Who does Joe Lycett think was the sassiest at PMQs?
How do you take a great political photo?
Which listener has the best Westminster Christmas cracker joke?
Who will be the MMP for Makerfield? Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics.
If you've got urgent questions... then email Chorley@bbc.co.uk
Dec 9, 2025 • 30min
Why does Ian Hislop hate swearing?
Why does Ian Hislop hate swearing?
How many Christmas cards does an MP send?
What is improper escalator etiquette?
And who will be the MMP for Huddersfield? Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics.
If you've got urgent questions... then email Chorley@bbc.co.uk
Dec 8, 2025 • 32min
Can TikTok save Keir Starmer?
Can TikTok save Keir Starmer?
Will Keminism or Wangela be the words of NEXT year?
What's Timothy Spall's Christmas Karaoke song?
And who will be the MMP for Stoke on Trent North?Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics.
If you've got urgent questions... then email Chorley@bbc.co.uk
Dec 5, 2025 • 44min
Why does Gove think Rayner will be PM next year?
Why does Gove think Rayner will be PM next year?
What's next for Polanski and Farage?
What did chorister Ed Davey (aged 12) sound like?
And who will be the MMP for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland?
Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics.
If you've got urgent questions... then email Chorley@bbc.co.uk
Dec 4, 2025 • 33min
What really happens in a leak inquiry?
What really happens in a leak inquiry?
How should a leader shmooze the troops?
Where are the worst roadworks in Britain?
Who will be the MMP for Corby and East Northamptonshire?Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics.
If you've got urgent questions... then email Chorley@bbc.co.uk
Dec 3, 2025 • 39min
What is Ana Matronic's connection to Oliver Cromwell?
What is Ana Matronic's connection to Oliver Cromwell?
Why does one Labour MP think David Lammy's jury changes are criminal?
Why do German's love David Bowie?
Who will become the MMP for Wolverhampton North East?Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics.
If you've got urgent questions... then email Chorley@bbc.co.uk
Dec 2, 2025 • 31min
Was Brexit worth it?
Was Brexit worth it?What has Zack Polanski got that Ed Davey hasn't?Are department stores sexist because men have to go upstairs?Who will become the MMP for Lagan Valley?Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics.
If you've got urgent questions... then email Chorley@bbc.co.uk
