Listen on * Spotify * Apple Music * Amazon Music * Sky News Another day and another podcast dominated by Peter Mandelson – but as the political pressure ramps up across parliament, how will Number 10 react and is the carnage over? In a frantic 24 hours, Lord Mandelson gave up his peerage and the Metropolitan Police announced it is reviewing reports of alleged misconduct in public office over accusations he leaked sensitive government information to convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. Facing a key Conservative vote in the House of Commons later today – can Sir Keir Starmer bury his associations with Lord Mandelson and his decision to appoint him as the UK’s ambassador to the United States? Plus, Sam explains the significance of the battle ahead in parliament between the prime minister, his own MPs and opposition parties on whether he will be forced to disclose confidential vetting documents from Peter Mandelson’s appointment as US ambassador.

Listen on * Spotify * Apple Music * Amazon Music * Sky News Lord Mandelson is still the main topic for discussion on the podcast – as Anne reports back from an event with the US ambassador to London, Warren Stephens. Sam and Anne both pick over Peter Mandelson’s interview with The Times, where he is pictured standing next to an aga and seems to hint there’s still a way back to politics by saying “I want to be more of an outsider”. At last night’s event, Anne picks up on US reaction to the Mandelson saga – but there is a stark warning for transatlantic business relations. Plus, what does all this mean for the prime minister and his senior staff who appointed Lord Mandelson as a UK ambassador to the US?

Listen on * Spotify * Apple Music * Amazon Music * Sky News The fallout from millions more Epstein files dropping into the public domain has led to Lord Peter Mandelson resigning his Labour party membership claiming he “doesn’t want to cause further embarrassment”. But is that the end of the matter or just the beginning? Sam and Anne assess the political ramifications for Lord Mandelson and whether his links to convicted paedophile Jeffrey Epstein will force him or others to take away his peerage. Elsewhere, the prime minister wades in on whether Andrew Mountbatten Windsor should testify in front of congress about his involvement with Epstein – how will that go down in the palace?

Listen on * Spotify * Apple Music * Amazon Music * Sky News Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer meets China’s President Xi Jinping, calling for a “more sophisticated relationship” – but can both nations achieve that amidst global uncertainty? Sam and Anne dive into the details, looking at who is on the trip and reflect on the “twists and turns” of the relations between the two nations. Back in London, the assisted dying bill is on its last legs with the clock ticking on the time to debate and scrutinise the legislation in the House of Lords. Plus, have the welfare reforms – led by Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden – been shelved for the foreseeable future?

Listen on * Spotify * Apple Music * Amazon Music * Sky News As the prime minister prepares to fly off to China, he leaves behind plenty of problems at home – including a snap by-election in Manchester – but what will he do about it? Sam is on his way to the North West to see if Sir Keir Starmer can navigate this moment of jeopardy, as some parties launch their campaigns for the Gorton and Denton seat. Back in Westminster, the government makes a significant announcement on ground rents. Plus, we have some exclusive polling looking at who could be seen as potentially doing a better job than Sir Keir as PM – shockingly, there is only one name in the mix.

Listen on * Spotify * Apple Music * Amazon Music * Sky News After a weekend of will he or won’t he — Labour’s National Executive Committee decided to block Andy Burnham from standing in the upcoming Gorton and Denton by-election — but has this move just ignited a massive internal civil war? Sam and Anne reveal some of the details from the crucial NEC meeting – assessing how damaging the move could be and whether the argument to shut the door on Mr Burnham’s potential return to Westminster is robust enough. Away from the red-on-red infighting, the policing white paper is published and a significant decision looms on whether to freeze ground rents.

Listen on * Spotify * Apple Music * Amazon Music * Sky News After President Trump’s dramatic tariff climbdown at Davos, the Prime Minister and European leaders will be breathing a sigh of relief – but has it left more questions than answers and can the UK claim any credit for the change in position? Sam and Anne reflect on a month – primarily dominated by foreign issues and U-turns – and discuss whether if it was a missed opportunity for the government to push its priorities at home. The duo also ponder the view of business on Starmer’s premiership and if the sector is calling for a change in leadership. Plus, the House of Lords back a ban on social media for under-16s.

Listen on * Spotify * Apple Music * Amazon Music * Sky News Donald Trump finally descends on Davos despite a delayed flight – and is set to dominate the day at the annual get-together of the global elite. Sam and Anne reflect on his mega press conference prior to his departure – where he criticised Sir Keir Starmer on the Chagos deal once again – and ask whether the PM will be missed in the Swiss Alps. Anne has the latest on the ground, gathering intel from across the economic and political spectrum on Trump’s antics and the British position as well as the insane cost of a carafe of warm white wine. The duo also consider if there’s division or unity on a response to potential tariffs over Greenland. Plus, on the domestic front, is yet another red-on-red battle about to commence?

Listen on * Spotify * Apple Music * Amazon Music * Sky News Sam and Anne start this episode wondering if Starmer Trump relations were showing signs of being back on track. But as they were recording the latest Donald Trump Truth Social post – calling the UK Chagos Islands deal “an act of GREAT STUPIDITY” – landed. It’s an intervention set to dominate the day. Sam explains how will go down in Westminster and Anne explains what people will be saying at Davos. There’s also more U-turn talk after ministers confirm a consultation on banning social media for under-16s and Sam hears of possible changes to the plan to scale back jury trials.

Listen on * Spotify * Apple Music * Amazon Music * Sky News After a weekend tariff assault by President Trump on the UK and Europe – triggered by the fallout from the U.S. ambition to buy Greenland – the Prime Minister rips up the agenda to hold an emergency news conference in Downing Street. Sam in London and Anne in Davos go through the options for Sir Keir Starmer and assess whether the PM should retaliate or find a diplomatic way through the choppy waters. Back in the Commons, Sam has the latest on the row over the Hillsborough law as the government pulls the legislation amid a battle with campaigners over how “watered down” the bill would be. Plus, what’s in-store on the defection front this week after a late night move by Andrew Rossindell to Reform from the Tories?