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FT Politics
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Discussion and analysis of U.K. and U.S. politics from the Financial Times' political commentators and correspondents.
Sebastian Payne presents weekly episodes on Westminster matters. Demetri Sevastopulo and Courtney Weaver host the Washington instalments.
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Brexit at home and abroad
Jul 15, 201700:28:57Tap to summarizeAs the UK prepares to enter the next round of negotiations with the EU, we discuss how much progress has been made, whether Brussels and Britain are on the same page and what will happen next week. With George Parker, Alex Barker and Daniel Dombey of the Financial Times, plus Jill Rutter from the Institute for Government. Presented by Sebastian Payne.
Transcribe →Theresa May listens to business and Labour deselections
Jul 8, 201700:27:27Tap to summarizeWith George Parker and Miranda Green of the Financial Times, plus commentators Paul Mason and John McTernan. Presented by Sebastian Payne.
Transcribe →A good week for Theresa May, a bad one for Jeremy Corbyn
Jul 1, 201700:34:03Tap to summarizeThe Queen's Speech is passed through the Commons, the DUP deal is sealed and Labour's splits on Brexit are exposed. With George Parker, James Blitz and Miranda Green of the Financial Times, plus Ayesha Hazarika. Presented by Sebastian Payne.
Transcribe →One year on since the referendum and the Queen's Speech
Jun 24, 201700:25:15Tap to summarizePlus, why the Conservatives have failed to negotiate a deal with the DUP. With Jim Pickard, Miranda Green and Vincent Boland of the Financial Times. Presented by Sebastian Payne.
Transcribe →Theresa May's future, the Grenfell fire and the end of austerity
Jun 17, 201700:25:44Tap to summarizeWith Martin Wolf, Chris Giles, Henry Mance and Miranda Green of the Financial Times. Presented by Sebastian Payne.
Transcribe →Election wrap-up, and how long will Theresa May last?
Jun 9, 201700:24:59Tap to summarizeWith Janan Ganesh, Miranda Green and Matt Singh. Presented by Sebastian Payne
Transcribe →General election: Theresa May loses her gamble
Jun 9, 201700:13:53Tap to summarizeWith George Parker and Matthew Singh. Presented by Sebastian Payne
Transcribe →Final week of the general election, and what Theresa May said to the FT
Jun 2, 201700:28:22Tap to summarizeWith Roula Khalaf, George Parker, Philip Stephens, Jim Pickard and Matt Singh of the Financial Times. Presented by Sebastian Payne Read the full interview with Theresa May on ft.com
Transcribe →The aftermath of the Manchester terror attack
May 27, 201700:26:41Tap to summarizeA week in which Britain was shaken. And how Labour and Ukip will tackle terrorism. With George Parker, Sam Jones, Matt Singh and Miranda Green of the Financial Times. Presented by Sebastian Payne.
Transcribe →Week 4 of the general election and Mayism takes shape
May 19, 201700:27:09Tap to summarizeWith George Parker, Robert Shrimsley, Miranda Green and Matt Singh of the Financial Times and Julian Glover, writer and former No 10 adviser. Presented by Jonathan Derbyshire
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