Listen on * Spotify * Apple Music * Amazon Music * Sky News As oil prices climb again – with neither the US nor Iran backing down over the re-opening of the Strait of Hormuz – what can the Prime Minister do to ease the economic strain? Later today Keir Starmer will convene an emergency COBR meeting to assess the cost-of-living impacts of the Iran war and consider if the government can further support households with a potential energy crisis looming. Sam and Anne examine the economic challenges facing the PM and the Chancellor, what role Britain is really playing in the conflict and how long could it go on for. Elsewhere, does the Home Secretary have multiple headaches over the Hillsborough law and a deal with the French to curb migrant crossings over the English Channel?

Listen on * Spotify * Apple Music * Amazon Music * Sky News After a targeted attack on Shabana Mahmood’s immigration reforms, has Angela Rayner forced another climbdown from the Starmer premiership? Rayner allies are eyeing her return to frontline politics before the May elections – will Rachel Reeves be her next target? And does the Prime Minister really need his former deputy’s support? Sam and Anne consider all the factors and assess how credible a Rayner vision for Britain would be. Elsewhere, the UK launches a 50% tariff on all steel goods being imported into the country, but what is the move trying to achieve? Plus, what does the public really think of the policing system – and is the minister responsible immune from the issues?

Listen on * Spotify * Apple Music * Amazon Music * Sky News With a full-on pointed and personal attack at Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer – is Angela Rayner beginning to position herself for something bigger? The former deputy prime minister ramped up the rhetoric – claiming the future of the Labour Party was at stake if mistakes continued, and that Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood’s immigration reforms were “un-British”. Sam and Anne pore over her explosive comments, assessing what an ‘Ange-Britain’ could look like, where she differs from the current approach being taken by Sir Keir, and what the overall strategy is. In Holyrood, MSPs have voted against assisted dying in Scotland – but will the decision have an impact on the legislation going through Westminster?

Listen on * Spotify * Apple Music * Amazon Music * Sky News Global insecurity and transatlantic tensions dominate the agenda for Sir Keir Starmer – but is the UK about to edge closer to the EU? Chancellor Rachel Reeves will deliver a speech on plans to deepen the ties with the European Union, as Donald Trump ramps up the rhetoric on Britain’s limited involvement in the Iran war. But – with oil and gas supplies under pressure – how long can the prime minister hold back from supporting the US president before needing Washington’s help to reopen the Strait of Hormuz to stabilise global supply chains? Back in London, Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelenskyy makes a visit to Downing Street – a timely reminder that the war in Ukraine against Russia rumbles on. Plus, is Angela Rayner slowly making a return to frontline politics and how does it fit in with Labour’s promises of reform?

Listen on * Spotify * Apple Music * Amazon Music * Sky News US President Donald Trump is piling the pressure on the UK to back his war in Iran – but how long can Sir Keir Starmer hold his nerve? Barrels of oil continue to be above $100, and the Strait of Hormuz remains shut – all as Mr Trump casts doubt on the future of NATO for nations not co-operating with him. Ahead of a key PM speech later today, Sam and Anne examine the diplomatic fallout and assess how the prime minister will navigate an increasingly fraught relationship with Mr Trump. Plus, what does all this mean for people back home with a potential energy bill price hike – does the government have a package of measures ready to help?

Listen on * Spotify * Apple Music * Amazon Music * Sky News The release of the Mandelson files, war in the Middle East and a fresh cost-of-living crisis are all causing turmoil for the prime minister – but strangely, are they also doing him a favour? The fallout from the first details of Peter Mandelson’s departure from Washington have already exposed the cracks between Sir Keir Starmer and some advisors. With thousands more emails, messages and WhatsApps to come, this could be just the beginning. But Sam and Anne assess how a lack of obvious successors might actually shore up the PM’s position. Meanwhile, as the Iran war continues to escalate in the Middle East – pushing oil prices ever higher – Sam hears from government sources that contingency planning is already under way to soften the blow if energy bills surge.

Listen on * Spotify * Apple Music * Amazon Music * Sky News The first wave of files relating to Peter Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador get released today. Not only will we see emails, WhatsApps and minutes about the due diligence, any comments about the US president himself will also be there for us all to see. Sam and Anne discuss the potential consequences. Peter Mandelson denies any wrongdoing, including misconduct in public offence. He has apologised to Jeffrey Epstein’s victims for remaining friends with him. Plus, we’ve more on the tensions between defence chiefs and Downing Street.

Listen on * Spotify * Apple Music * Amazon Music * Sky News The government, like the rest of us, is trying to work out where it stands this morning after Donald Trump swung from hitting Iran ‘twenty times harder’ to ending the war ‘very soon’. If Mr Trump’s got things to boiling point and now looking for an off-ramp, how will that make the UK response look? Sam and Anne pick up on what they’re hearing about relations between the PM and his defence chiefs. Back in parliament, the Courts and Tribunal Bill returns to the Commons – we go over the streamlined plans for juries, and where any rebellion could come. Plus, Kwasi Kwarteng, Nigel Farage and bitcoin.

Listen on * Spotify * Apple Music * Amazon Music * Sky News As Iran names its new supreme leader oil prices skyrocket, sending shockwaves across the global economy – but how will the UK government deal with the issue? US President Donald Trump claims the surge is a “small price to pay” for peace – but as G7 finance leaders hold an emergency meeting later today can they find ways to limit the damage? Sam and Anne discuss the steps Sir Keir Starmer can take to reassure the British public, if the conflict could hit people’s pockets, and whether there is potential of world economies collapsing under the pressure. The pair also consider the increasingly turbulent “special relationship” – is it just a one-way street? Plus, with the courts bill returning to the House of Commons tomorrow, will we get a picture of how big a potential rebellion could be?

Listen on * Spotify * Apple Music * Amazon Music * Sky News As the war in the Middle East enters its sixth day, questions remain over the prime minister’s stance – but did a cabinet revolt shape the UK’s response? Reports suggest Sir Keir Starmer was in favour of granting the US access to UK military bases sooner, but was overruled by an alliance of Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper, Energy Secretary Ed Miliband, Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Attorney General Lord Hermer. Sam and Anne unpack the power dynamics at the top of government and the pressure the PM faces from international allies – some of whom are wondering which side Britain is on. Away from the conflict, Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood unveils tougher immigration plans in a major speech – but will the rhetoric cross the line? Plus, the duo have insider gossip from Morgan McSweeney’s leaving do. **A message from Amazon: Over 50% of Amazon deliveries now come with less packaging; or with no added packaging at all. Amazon is delivering change where it matters: on your doorstep. Learn more at aboutamazon.co.uk/sustainability.**