Westminster Hour

Ben Wright is joined by the Labour backbencher Paul Waugh; Conservative former Cabinet minister, Sir John Whittingdale; and Hannah White - director of the Institute for Government. They discuss the imminent transfer of power from Sir Keir Starmer to Andy Burnham, potential Cabinet appointments, and the new Prime Minister's policy agenda. Rowena Mason - Whitehall editor of The Guardian - brings additional expert analysis and insight.

Ben Wright is joined by Labour's Dame Sionbhain McDonagh; Conservative MP Sir Bernard Jenkin; Lib Dem Luke Taylor; and Gawain Towler - who sits on the board of Reform UK. The panel pay tribute to Ann Widdecombe and reflect on her career in politics and as a popular television personality. They also consider whether Nigel Farage's decision to call a by-election in Clacton could backfire. And they discuss the power of the Treasury and whether it should be broken up to create a department focused on economic growth. The programme includes an interview with Sir Howard Davies - former deputy governor of the Bank of England - about the concept of "Treasury orthodoxy". And Lizzy Buchan - political editor of the Mirror - brings additional expert insight and analysis.

Ben Wright is joined by Labour MP Anna Dixon, Conservative former minister Jesse Norman and commentator Miranda Green from the Financial Times. They discuss Keir Starmer's attempt to frame his legacy, and the domestic and international challenges facing the new Prime Minister. James Heale - deputy political editor of The Spectator - brings additional insight and analysis. Ben also interviews Layla Moran - Lib Dem chair of the Health and Social Care Committee - about the prospects for reforming adult social care, if Andy Burnham enters Downing St.

Ben Wright is joined by Labour backbencher Gordon McKee; Conservative former Cabinet minister, Sir Andrew Mitchell; and Theo Bertram - an adviser to the Blair and Brown governments, now Director of the Social Market Foundation. They discuss Andy Burnham's approach to the economy and plans for further devolution. They also consider the forthcoming Defence Investment Plan. Geraldine Scott - assistant political editor of The Times - brings additional insight and analysis. .

Ben Wright's guests are the Labour MP and Chair of the Education Select Committee, Helen Hayes; Shadow Scotland Secretary, Andrew Bowie; and Professor of Politics, Philip Cowley. They discuss the anticipated resignation of Sir Keir Starmer as Prime Minister - and what a government led by Andy Burnham might mean for the country. Ben interviews the former Labour leader, Lord Kinnock; economist Professor Michael Jacobs; and political historian Sir Anthony Seldon. Lara Spirit - deputy political editor of the Sunday Times - brings additional insight and analysis.

Defence spending, a possible social media ban and the Makerfield by-election.

Policing, the impact of AI and Scottish politics.

The Prime Minister under fire, and what is "Progressive Politics"?

Sentencing policy, the minimum wage and the case for the centre ground.

Ben Wright and guests on the latest convulsions in the Labour Party.

A make or break week ahead for Keir Starmer?

Facing up to the costs of the Iran war.

Washington shooting and domestic difficulties for the Prime Minister

Keir Starmer's Commons showdown and the Scottish election

Prospects for peace on Iran, elections here and pensions triple lock, is it sustainable?

The political battle over North Sea oil drilling

Ben Wright and guests discuss the war with Iran and the cost of living.

Should the UK send warships to the Gulf?

The war over Iran and the fallout for the UK

The war over Iran and the fallout for the UK.

The war over Iran and the fallout for the UK.

The war over Iran and the fallout for the UK.

Is Britain being drawn into the Middle East conflict?

Young people's challenges with learning and work

Keir Starmer tells the UK “be ready to fight”

Ben Wright and his guests discuss the resignation of Morgan McSweeney

Reactions to Lord Mandelson's resignation from Labour.

Labour in turmoil over Andy Burnham

Ben Wright and guests discuss Trump's tariffs and the latest Tory defection to Reform UK.

The new world order, pub closures and a social media ban for kids.

Looking at the year ahead in politics

Reflections on the Bondi attack, and the year in politics

what prospect peace in Ukraine?

Rachel Reeves' budget blues

Budget build-up and the peace plan for Ukraine

Ben Wright and his guests discuss the government's immigration plans.

Crisis at the BBC and warnings on tax

A horrific knife attack, Budget speculation and manifesto pledges

Helen Catt and guests discuss the justice system and political party membership.

Ben Wright and guests discuss the upcoming Budget.

Ben Wright and guests discuss the Gaza peace plan.

Ben Wright has all the latest from the Conservative Party Conference