Politics Unpacked

Medical leaders have compared social media to tobacco as pressure grows on Keir Starmer to change his mind and back a ban for under-16s. Will political pressure force another u-turn?Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with Charlotte Ivers and Josh Glancy

Nigel Farage has hit out at Elon Musk over his support for the hardline Restore Britain in the Makerfield by-election - could Rupert Lowe’s party split the right-wing vote?Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with Patrick Kidd and Carol Lewis 

Andy Burnham has officially launched his campaign to be Makerfield's next MP, which he hopes will propel him to Downing Street.How can a Cambridge-educated former cabinet minister make the case that he's taking on the political establishment?Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with Alys Denby and Michael Binyon.

Net migration has fallen to its lowest level since before the pandemic - but will it have any impact on the public's view?Hugo unpacks the politics of the day with Fraser Nelson and Cindy Yu.

It's the first PMQs since Labour's local election hammering, but despite the leadership challengers circling Keir Starmer is surprisingly upbeat.Hugo Rifkind unpacks the exchanges in the House of Commons with Patrick Maguire and Cleo Watson, former deputy chief of staff to Boris Johnson.

Andy Burnham and Wes Streeting are each setting out their pitch to be the next Prime Minister. But do their stories of triumphing over adversity make them better politicians?Hugo Rifkind unpacks the politics of the day with Charlotte Ivers and James Marriott.

Under pressure over his stance on rejoining the EU, Andy Burnham could face a bruising contest against Reform if selected for the Makerfield by-election. But what happens if he loses?  Hugo unpacks the politics of the day with Sonia Sodha and Sarah Ditum. 

Andy Burnham is plotting his route back to Westminster, where he intends to challenge Keir Starmer for the Labour leadership. But would he make a good Prime Minister? And why is he so adored by some parts of the party?Ed Vaizey unpacks the politics of the day with Thangam Debbonaire and Michael Binyon.