Politics At Sam and Anne's

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.      On the day of the government's first ever investment summit in the capital, how will the prime minister win over business leaders after a tricky run-up to the meeting?  Plus, the foreign secretary is at the EU Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg – what does it mean for closer relations between the UK and the EU?   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 share their daily guide to the day ahead in politics in under 20 minutes.      A shock exit for James Cleverly from the Tory leadership race sends accusations of skullduggery flying around Westminster - and Jack and Sam try to get to the bottom of what went wrong for team Cleverly.  Plus, Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy heads to Downing Street as part of a NATO bilateral but attention in No10 is still on the upcoming Budget. 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 share their daily guide to the day ahead in politics in under 20 minutes.    It's the first PMQs after a difficult couple of weeks for Sir Keir Starmer, which saw scrutiny over freebies and the resignation of Sue Gray. And we have a better idea of what's going to be in Rachel Reeves's budget, which is just around the corner. Could she tweak debt rules despite promising never to do so? Plus, the Tory leadership race is down to three with Tom Tugendhat out. Which contender will take his MP votes?

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 Conservative Party leadership contest sees another candidate knocked out later today – how much of a bounce has there been for James Cleverly? Meanwhile, Sir Keir Starmer chairs his first cabinet since his chief of staff resigned – how much influence will Sue Gray’s replacement, Morgan McSweeney, have?  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 share their daily guide to the day ahead in politics in under 20 minutes.    Following Sue Gray’s resignation, Jack and Sam share the details of her departure and they discuss the mood in Downing Street this morning, as the Prime Minister gets together his new top team.  Jack and Sam also have their rundown of the biggest political events this week.  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 share their daily guide to the day ahead in politics in under 20 minutes.    Sir Keir Starmer has announced he will be paying back more than £6,000 worth of freebies following a month of difficult questions about what the prime minister does and doesn't pay for. Meanwhile, lobbying begins before the Tory leadership race reaches knockout stages next week. James Cleverly put himself at the front of the race during his Tory party conference speech on Wednesday.  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 share their daily guide to the day ahead in politics in under 20 minutes.    Overnight, military action in the Middle East escalated further, with Iran firing hundreds of missiles at Israel in response to Israel’s ground incursion of Lebanon. PM Keir Starmer has condemned the attack by Iran, while also encouraging UK nationals still in Lebanon to leave. But is this military escalation by nations in the Middle East a failure of Western diplomacy to prevent it?  Jack and Sam also discuss the last day of the Conservative party conference in Birmingham, with the four leadership hopefuls, Tom Tugendhat, James Cleverly, Robert Jenrick, and Kemi Badenoch, giving speeches.   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 share their daily guide to the day ahead in politics in under 20 minutes.  As the podcast turns one today, Jack and Sam are back in Birmingham covering the Conservative Party conference as the race to be new leader appears to get even tighter. Meanwhile in Westminster the race to replace cabinet secretary Simon Case begins.

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.  This week they're in Birmingham for the Conservative party conference where the focus is on Jenrick, Badenoch, Tugendhat and Cleverly; the four leaders remaining in the leadership race. They discuss what to expect from the candidates in the next few days including how Kemi Badenoch can recover from her controversial maternity pay comments. 

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.    Western leaders prepare for a worst-case scenario in Lebanon as Israeli military troops are set for a ground offensive against Hezbollah. After another evening of frenzied diplomacy, the US, Britain, EU and several Arab nations are calling for a "temporary ceasefire" along the Lebanese border.Meanwhile, Sir Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves are still facing questions on the domestic strife and Jack and Sam discuss what we can expect from next week's Tory party conferenceYou can send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511 867 633 or email them: jackandsam@sky.uk