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Politics At Sam and Anne's

Politics At Sam and Anne's

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 Sky News’ Sam Coates and Politico’s Anne McElvoy with what you need to know about the day ahead in British politics. All in under 20 minutes and in your feed around 7.30am.

They're across the key interviews, the main stories and what the parties are saying.

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  • Can Starmer contain Trump on Iran?

    Can Starmer contain Trump on Iran?
    Jun 16 2025
    Sky News' Sam Coates and Politico's Anne McElvoy serve up their essential guide to the day in British politics.

    The Prime Minister is in Canada at the G7 as conflict escalates in the Middle East. Can Keir Starmer contain any further blow-ups between President Trump and other allies to bring some calm to the region?

    Keir Starmer is also set to authorise a national inquiry into grooming gangs, six months after he said people calling for one were “jumping on the bandwagon". This comes after a national inquiry was recommended by Baroness Louise Casey in her 200-page report, published today. How will Keir Starmer respond to the rapid review?
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    21 mins
  • Economy shock overshadows Reeves' big day

    Economy shock overshadows Reeves' big day
    Jun 12 2025
    Sky News' Sam Coates and Politico's Anne McElvoy serve up their essential guide to the day in British politics.


    Rachel Reeves has said this morning that the latest GDP figures showing the UK economy has shrunk by more than expected are "disappointing".

    How much will this overshadow yesterday's major spending announcement?

    Reeves has now planted Labour's fiscal flag in the sand - and spending mistakes from here on in certainly cannot be blamed on their predecessors. How will Labour react to a potential internal revolt over disability benefit cuts? And how will the party manage the politics around expected tax rises in the autumn?
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    24 mins
  • Who'll win and lose in the spending review

    Who'll win and lose in the spending review
    Jun 11 2025
    Sky News' Sam Coates and Politico's Anne McElvoy serve up their essential guide to the day in British politics.

    After weeks of haggling between government ministers, Labour announce today how they plan to apportion cash around departments for the foreseeable future.

    Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Labour say this comes as the government has "fixed the foundations" and introduced stability to the economy. They say the economy is "turning a corner". But is that totally true? And which sectors are the big winners and losers from this major statement of intent from Labour?
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    20 mins
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