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     

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.  After politicians of all sides gathered in a London hotel for the Spectator Parliamentarian of the year, Jack and Sam go over the best stories from the night and explain why it shone a light on a new era of money in politics. And they discuss the role of Nigel Farage’s Reform party in British politics - and is Keir Starmer the best person to challenge its rise?You can send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511 867 633 or email them: jackandsam@sky.uk  Watch Sky's report into the rise of Reform here: https://news.sky.com/story/something-remarkable-is-happening-with-gen-z-is-reform-uk-winning-the-bro-vote-13265490

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.  Did we get a window into the prime minister’s attempt at a close relationship with Donald Trump on Monday when he said we will invest “more deeply than ever” in the special relationship with the US?  It comes as Donald Trump announced his pick for US Ambassador to the UK.Also, who is the new cabinet secretary and head of the civil service, Sir Chris Wormald?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.  With just over two weeks to go until parliament breaks for Christmas, the prime minister is planning to set out a new “Plan for Change” for the country this week. Why is Sir Keir Starmer doing this now? Is this a big reset for the government? And will it cut through?   Also today, we hear 20,000 people have crossed the Channel in small boats since Labour won the election. So how is the home secretary dealing with illegal migration?  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.  Net migration figures published this morning are expected to fall in part due to restrictions that were introduced by the Tories. Jack and Sam discuss what the reaction will be to the figures and how it could shape future migration policy.  Plus, they explain what to look for tomorrow with the landmark vote on assisted dying. 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 only the third time Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch have faced each other at PMQs – how do they both prepare? A busy first appearance for David Lammy at the Foreign Select Committee as a ceasefire is declared in the Middle East. And, is growth this government’s top priority?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.     How do you get millions of people off benefits and back into work? The government is attempting to solve this age-old problem today as it launches a new white paper to “get Britain working”.    But how robust is its plan? Does the government hold the key to successful welfare reform? And can they afford it?  Also – Donald Trump has said he plans to introduce tariffs on US imports from Mexico, Canada and China on his first day in office. What does this mean for world trade, and for the UK?     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. Another week, another opportunity for Rachel Reeves to defend the tax rises in her budget.Today she'll want to reassure business leaders as they complain her plans are putting them off hiring.But as the government announces welfare reforms this week to get more people back into work - does the budget actually undermine those plans?Also this week, MPs will vote on whether to legalise assisted dying.With the cabinet split on the issue - how difficult is this for the government? And should individual ministers be so vocal on their views?  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.        This morning Westminster wakes up to the news that John Prescott, Britain's longest-ever holder of the title deputy prime minister, the conscience of New Labour, and - at times - its life and soul, has died.Jack and Sam reflect on his legacy both within and beyond party politics and ask whether Angela Rayner should inherit his intolerance of the overly liberal middle class and be the deputy prime minister of working people.They also discuss what lies ahead for Ukraine as British missiles are fired into Russia for the first time in the conflict.

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.             Jack checks in from Washington, which is still buzzing from Trump’s cabinet picks and 2024 ambitions, which could include a Scottish visit next year.  PM Keir Starmer is now returning from his trip to Brazil but will miss PMQs, leaving Angela Rayner to face the new Conservative frontbench. What do we know about Alex Burghart who is being put up by the Tories to face her?  Plus, Jack and Sam get into the social media regulation discussion and Elon Musk's invitation to appear before a select committee  You can send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511 867 633 or email them: jackandsam@sky.uk