Politics At Sam and Anne's

Sky News' deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico's Anne McElvoy look at the day ahead in British politics.  Chancellor Rachel Reeves starts her birthday with good news – the economy grew slightly at the end of last year, according to the early showing of official figures.  So where does the glimmer leave her big plan for growth? And what can we read into how the Tories are responding – and who’s responding for them?  And, ahead of the Munich security conference, we discuss some of the UK reaction to Trump and Putin’s Ukraine phone call.  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.  Growth spends another day on the agenda – as Heathrow gets ready to announce multibillion pound expansion plan. How feasible are some of the proposals and the timescale for them?  At the same time – there’s a warning to Rachel Reeves that her fiscal plans could mean a squeeze on spending.  And who’s the person up for the borders watchdog job who's based in Finland?  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. Today they discuss the sudden major changes to the assisted dying bill from MP Kim Leadbeater which means cases would not need signing off by a High Court judge and whether this could change how MPs vote on the bill.  Plus, Sam has been investigating whether Keir Starmer can really deliver his promises to end future bat tunnels.  They also discuss the latest on Trump, and friend of the podcast, Sky’s chief political correspondent Jon Craig, shares his exclusive story on a well-known bar in Westminster.  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.Overnight, President Trump announced 25% tariffs on all steel and aluminum imports into America would come into affect "soon". Sam and Anne discuss what this could mean for the UK which imports 10% of its steel to the US and whether reverse tariffs could be on the cards.Meanwhile, as Kemi Badenoch celebrates 100 days as Conservative party leader, Sam shares what senior Conservative MPs make of her impact to date. Plus Anne and Sam ask if there are any lessons to be drawn from Germany as far-right chancellor candidates clash in a TV debate.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.   Sam and Anne discuss Starmer’s plans to break down barriers to building nuclear reactors in the UK, and Kemi Badenoch’s new proposals for stricter immigration rules in a possible bid to win back voters moving towards Reform.   Elsewhere, Jonathan Powell, Starmer’s National Security Advisor, goes to Washington to discuss plans for the Chagos Islands.  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.   Today, the fallout from President Trump’s claim that the US should take over Gaza and resettle Palestinians, and how Labour might respond. Gabriel Pogrund of The Sunday Times sheds light on Starmer's approach to the Middle East via his WhatsApp correspondence.   Elsewhere, Labour are trying to keep their plans for flood defences on the agenda, and control the narrative around the Chagos Islands. And is Rachel Reeves going to have to breach her own fiscal rules?  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.    Overnight, President Trump decided paused tariffs on Canada and Mexico but pressed ahead with imposing them on China. They've retaliated by putting imports on American gas, coal, oil and farming equipment. But will be the consequences for the UK? Sam and Anne discuss how the UK maps outs its position and asks if the UK could come out on top of this global shootout thanks to Brexit and if a limited US trade deal could be on the card within months. Meanwhile, could this be the start of a new era of three party politics as Reform come out on-top of YouGov poll for the first time.

Sky News' deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico's Anne McElvoy look at the day ahead in British politics.      Donald Trump has been speaking about Keir Starmer and tariffs overnight - announcing  the UK would stay tariff free 'for now', hours before our PM heads to Brussels to attend the first summit since Brexit. Sam and Anne discuss what's on the agenda at the EU summit including what the UK government actually want from Brussels post-Brexit and what the EU is actually prepared to give us.Meanwhile Bridget Phillipson will be making her first speech as education secretary ushering in a “new era on school standards” but will this quell criticism for No.10 or just cause more if it?  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 Dan Bloom look at the day ahead in British politics.   The Labour party has descended on Hull for the funeral of John Prescott. Sky News' chief political correspondent Jon Craig had many a run-in with the former deputy prime minister and shares some of his best stories - including one involving a pork pie.   Elsewhere, Sam and Dan look at the reaction to Rachel Reeves’ big economy speech and Sam bemoans government embargoes. 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.     Today's the day for Rachel Reeves, as she aims to get the economy growing with a big speech this morning. There's the heavily trailed backing of a third runway at Heathrow, as well as the news this morning the government is breathing fresh life into another big project in the south of England - the Oxford-Cambridge growth corridor. How will it go down with her party around the country?And while the chancellor aims to put the boosters under the economy, the government is reeling from a damaging defeat to its own Rocket Man. Overnight, peers went against the government to give the creative industries greater protection from AI firms using their work to train models without pay. Labour's election mega supporter Sir Elton John was one of many stars to back the amendments to the government's bill. Is the government Alright For Fighting on this?You can send us a WhatsApp on 07511 867 633 or email us: jackandsam@sky.uk