Westminster Hour Episodes Episode guide
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31/05/2026
Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
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24/05/2026
Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
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17/05/2026
Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
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The fallout from the local council, Scottish Parliament and Welsh Senedd elections
Looking ahead to a crucial week for Keir Starmer's leadership.
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Taking stock of Starmer's premiership and the local elections in London
Facing up to the costs of the Middle East conflict and the local elections in London.
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26/04/2026
The state visit to the US, Keir Starmer's woes and the election in Wales.
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Understanding next month's election in Scotland
Looking ahead to Keir Starmer's Commons showdown and the election in Scotland.
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12/04/2026
The latest on Iran, the May elections and the pensions triple lock - is it sustainable?
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The political battle over North Sea oil drilling
Would extracting more North Sea oil and gas help with cost of living pressures?
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War and the cost of living
Ben Wright and guests discuss the Iran war and its impact on the cost of living in the UK.
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How is the Iran war affecting the cost of living in the UK?
Should the UK send warships to the Gulf? Ben Wright and guests discuss.
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Reaction from Westminster to the war in the Middle East
War in the Middle East and the fallout for the UK.
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Will Britain be dragged into the Middle East conflict?
Will Britain be dragged into the conflict in the Middle East?
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The government's SEND reforms and youth unemployment
Discussing how to reform special needs education and help the young unemployed.
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How will Keir Starmer reset his government?
Nick Eardley and guests discuss UK defence and recent domestic political turmoil.
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Reaction to Morgan McSweeney's resignation
Ben Wright and guests discuss the fallout from Morgan McSweeney's resignation.
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Reaction to Lord Mandelson's resignation from Labour
Ben Wright's guests respond to Lord Mandelson's resignation from the Labour Party.
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The UK's relationship with China
Labour in turmoil over Andy Burnham and the UK's relationship with China.
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The future of the political right
Ben Wright and guests discuss Trump's tariffs and the latest Tory defection to Reform UK.
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Discussing world events and their impact on Westminster
Discussion of developments in Iran, the future of pubs and a social media ban for children
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Looking at the year ahead in politics
Reaction to events in Venezuela, the UK relationship with the EU and rebuilding Parliament
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Looking back over the year in politics
Ben Wright and guests reflect on events in Australia and the year in UK politics.
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Is the UK ready for war?
What hope peace in Ukraine? And is the UK ready to fight a war?
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Ben Wright breaks down the Budget
Post-Budget analysis with Ben Wright and guests.
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Nick Eardley looks ahead to the Budget
Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
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The government's Danish-inspired asylum changes
Ben Wright and guests discuss asylum changes and President Trump's challenge to the 麻豆社.
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Crisis at the 麻豆社 and Budget build-up
Ben Wright and guests discuss the crisis at the 麻豆社 and the chancellor's Budget choices.
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A horrific knife attack, Budget speculation and: are manifestos sacrosanct?
Ben Wright and guests discuss the key political issues.
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Topical political discussion hosted by Helen Catt
Helen Catt discusses Labour's deputy leadership and asks who joins political parties?
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Ben Wright hosts lively political chat
Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
