Matt Chorley's Urgent Questions Podcast
Matt Chorley brings you the biggest interviews, latest news and best analysis from the heart of Westminster every weekday. It's politics, but not as you know it...
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Has Streeting sparked a Labour civil war?
Yesterday
Plus… what does history teach us about leadership challenges?
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Is Wes Streeting going to challenge the PM?
Wednesday
Plus… has the King's speech been overshadowed?
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How seismic could this week's elections be?
Mon 4 May 2026
...and what should we watch out for when the results come in?
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Why does Sir John Major warn politics is not a gameshow?
Fri 1 May 2026
Plus, should Keir Starmer copy his 'put up or shut' moment?
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How does Morgan McSweeney the man compare to the myth?
Tue 28 Apr 2026
Plus… how do Americans feel about the King's visit?
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What makes a great news theme tune?
Fri 24 Apr 2026
Plus, why do journalists love the White House correspondent's dinner?
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Why did Michael Palin undress as the prime minister?
Wed 22 Apr 2026
Plus… are there cracks appearing in cabinet unity?
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Would a regional accent stop you becoming PM?
Wed 15 Apr 2026
Plus what did Mariella Frostrup make of PMQ's?
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Does Trump's pastor back his feud with the Pope?
Tue 14 Apr 2026
Plus… what should Somerset's dragon be called?
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Are politicians being dishonest about Brexit and pensions?
Mon 13 Apr 2026
Plus has Shabana Mahmood responded to Michael Gove's crush?
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What's it like in No10 when the government falls?
Fri 27 Mar 2026
Plus how deep are the politics of Disney?
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What happened to Morgan McSweeney's phone?
Wed 25 Mar 2026
Plus… why can diplomacy be bad for your marriage?
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