Sky News' deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico's Dan Bloom look at the day ahead in British politics.     Today Sir Keir Starmer is on the NIMBY offensive to boost economic growth, with plans to reduce the number of times people can go to the courts to block infrastructure schemes. The government hopes it will mean projects like nuclear power stations, wind farms and railway lines can call get built quicker. But can they do it and will it work?  Meanwhile with latest borrowing figures surprisingly high, Rachel Reeves is still under a lot of pressure to meet her fiscal rules. But Sam explains why welfare cuts won’t help her at the spring statement.  The biggest news of the day though will of course be the sentencing of Axel Rudakubana for the Southport murders. With more details of his horrific crimes to be revealed then, Sam and Dan discuss the continuing political fallout.  You can send us a WhatsApp on 07511 867 633 or email us: jackandsam@sky.uk 

Sky News' deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico's Anne McElvoy look at the day ahead in British politics. Anne is in Davos where Rachel Reeves is kickstarting her economic fightback. The chair of the Competition and Markets Authority has been moved on and there are big moves on AI, nature and unemployment. But will it all create the growth the chancellor is desperately seeking? Meanwhile, back in Westminster, how will Sir Keir Starmer fare in his first PMQs since Axel Rudakubana's guilty pleas over the Southport attack?    You can send us a WhatsApp on 07511 867 633 or email us: jackandsam@sky.uk

Sky News' deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico's Anne McElvoy have their guide to the day ahead in British politics.Anne is at the World Economic Forum in Davos, where powerful figures in finance convene. Sam and Anne unpick President Donald Trump's inauguration announcements of executive orders and their potential impact on UK trade and politics.And Sam and Anne discuss last year's Southport murders and the failures that fueled nationwide unrest. They break down Axel Rudakubana's guilty plea, the political fallout, and what it means for the government.  You can send us a WhatsApp on 07511 867 633 or email us: jackandsam@sky.uk

On the day of Donald Trump's second inauguration, Sky News' deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico's Jack Blanchard have their guide to the day ahead in both British politics, and politics across the pond. So how is Trump 2.0 going to influence the UK? Can Sir Keir Starmer’s government work with President Trump?And with Peter Mandelson due to start as our ambassador to the US, Sam has the inside track on how he got the job. But will the MAGA crowd block his appointment?Meanwhile, what will the UK government slip out on the day when nobody is listening?You can send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511 867 633 or email them: jackandsam@sky.uk

Sky News' deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico's Jack Blanchard have their guide to the day ahead in British politics – for one last time, because Jack has some big news.  Once that’s out of the way, Sam and Jack turn to the state of the UK economy. With growth sitting around zero - what could be about to happen? And how tricky is this going to be for Chancellor Rachel Reeves? Meanwhile, why is prime minister focusing on artificial intelligence?  You can send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511 867 633 or email them: jackandsam@sky.uk

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

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 

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

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 

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