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Dec 23, 2024 • 22min

What will happen in 2025? 

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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Dec 19, 2024 • 19min

Starmer's pre-Christmas grilling?

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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Dec 18, 2024 • 20min

Will train strikes derail Keir Starmer?

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?You can send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511 867 633 or email them: jackandsam@sky.uk
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Dec 17, 2024 • 22min

Starmer's Final Foreign Trip

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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Dec 16, 2024 • 21min

Starmer and the ‘Spy’

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.      Will MPs name the alleged spy who links China with the royal family? What did the Prime Minister know about “H6”? Why can’t they be named? And what does this story mean for Keir Starmer’s plan to “reset” relations with China?    Plus, Angela Rayner plan’s to overhaul local government.   You can send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511 867 633 or email them: jackandsam@sky.uk
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Dec 12, 2024 • 20min

Keir Starmer v The Home Counties

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. Keir Starmer is the latest PM to present a plan to boost the UK’s housing supply while Kemi Badenoch shares her views on the state of Britain…to lunch!  Plus, Jack and Sam have an update on Rachel Reeves’ spending plans.  You can send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511 867 633 or email them: jackandsam@sky.uk
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Dec 11, 2024 • 20min

Kemi Badenoch versus the world

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.     Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has been accused “denigrating” her childhood homeland by Nigeria’s vice president and an advisor suggested she makes Nigeria “sound like a leper colony.” A spokesman for Badenoch has responded saying: “Kemi is not interested in doing Nigeria’s PR.”  With a prison capacity crisis still looming, the government pledges £2.3billion for 14,000 new prison places. As safety repairs are ongoing and demand soaring, Jack and Sam explore Labour’s plans.  And could trade union pushback on the government’s recommended 2.8% pay rise for millions of public sector workers actually work in the Chancellor’s favour?You can send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511 867 633 or email them: jackandsam@sky.uk
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Dec 10, 2024 • 20min

Does Rachel Reeves need an Elon Musk?

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.   Rachel Reeves gets Westminster in the Christmas spirit as she launches her spending review - will the Chancellor do an ‘Elon Musk’ on government departments?   And Keir Starmer heads to Cyprus as the government makes a decision on Syrian refugees. You can send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511 867 633 or email them: jackandsam@sky.uk    
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Dec 9, 2024 • 19min

Britain holds its breath on Syria

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.The Assad regime’s 50-year rule in Syria has ended, leaving a region on edge. Jack and Sam unpack what this means for global geopolitics, how Syria’s fall weakens Russia and Iran, as well as the implications for global oil prices, migration, and UK foreign policy. Plus, a closer look at Labour’s EU engagement, as Chancellor Rachel Reeves heads to Brussels and PM Sir Keir Starmer gears up for high-level security talks in the UAE. You can send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511 867 633 or email them: jackandsam@sky.uk
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Dec 5, 2024 • 20min

Explaining Keir Starmer’s Big Speech

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 Sir Keir Starmer lays out a set of six “milestones” to accompany his previous five “missions” for government. But how memorable are these missions and milestones, and are they set to become millstones?  You can send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511 867 633 or email them: jackandsam@sky.uk     

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