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Guardian journalist Abigail Radnor and Dave Rich of the Community Security Trust talk through the grief, fear and anger of the British Jewish community after the Heaton Park Synagogue terror attack. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

North of England editor Josh Halliday reports from the scene of the attack on Heaton Park Hebrew Congregation synagogue, in which two people were killed and three others seriously injured, in what appears to be the worst antisemitic incident in the UK in living memory. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

The Labour leader entered conference with the polls against him and Reform UK snapping at his heels. He came out fighting – but was it enough to change his critics' minds? Helen Pidd. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2022: Josh and Jack used to interrogate life via absurdist jokes and sketches. But the questions they had just kept getting bigger – and led them both to embark upon a profound transformation By Lamorna Ash. Read by Katie Lyons. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod

The UK prime minister has used his conference speech to take aim at Nigel Farage, warning that Reform UK offers only ‘division and decline' while promising ‘renewal' and ‘decency' under Labour. John Harris, Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey talk through the speech and ask if it could help to turn things around for Keir Starmer. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

Hope Not Hate founder Nick Lowles has spent decades researching, infiltrating and helping communities to combat far-right groups. But now, he says, ‘they have their sights on our multicultural society'. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Do you find it difficult to understand the language used in English news? This lesson https://adeptenglish.com/lessons/ is your key to unlocking real-world English listening skills by using current UK news stories as your practice material. We break down three authentic news reports, helping you master the specific language of politics, economics, and the modern workplace. In this episode, you will practice listening for key details, learn essential terms like "hybrid working", "populist politics", & "high street revival", and gain insights into UK culture and current affairs. This isn't just a listening exercise; it's direct training for your IELTS listening test, where understanding different accents and complex topics is crucial, and it builds the fluency you need for professional and everyday conversations. By the end, you will feel more confident deciphering English news broadcasts and understanding nuanced discussions. Follow and subscribe to our podcast and channel for more English listening lessons, IELTS listening practice, and spoken English training to support your journey to fluency.Upgrade your English learning with our premium subscription. 8 new, ad-free episodes every month for less than a coffee. Subscribe now:- Spotify: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/adeptenglish/subscribe- Apple Podcasts: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/learn-english-through-listening/id1134891957- More info: https://adeptenglish.com/faq/subscription-faq/#LearnEnglishWithNews #IELTSListeningPractice #EnglishListeningSkills #BritishEnglish #EnglishFluency #AdvancedEnglishVocabulary #CurrentAffairsEnglish

Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey sit down with the mayor of Greater Manchester live at the Labour party conference in Liverpool. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

The conversation about asylum and immigration is at the centre of British politics, and nowhere more so than in Kent. This week, John Harris is on the road in a special episode looking at both sides of the immigration story: hearing from the newly elected Reform UK council, and asking what life is actually like for people who come here in search of asylum. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

John Harris is joined by the Labour MP Lucy Powell, a former cabinet minister who is a running for deputy leadership of the party, to discuss why the government is failing to stem the surge in support for Reform and whether a change in tactics could help Keir Starmer take on Nigel Farage. Plus, how certain is the prime minister's future? And how would Powell work with Starmer if she becomes deputy leader. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

Shabana Mahmood is already making headlines in her new role. But who is she and what motivates her?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss the UK's recognition of Palestine as a state. With the US and Israel criticising the move, what will it mean for the war in Gaza, and for diplomacy? Plus, what do we know about the split at the top of Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana's new leftwing party? And Pippa has the latest from the Liberal Democrat conference in Bournemouth ---- Send your thoughts and questions to politicsweeklyuk@theguardian.com. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

What is motivating the UK's imminent recognition of Palestine? With Arab Barghouthi and Patrick Wintour. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

We are raiding the Guardian long read archives to bring you some classic pieces from years past, with new introductions from the authors. This week, from 2022: A tide of effluent, broken laws and ruthless cuts is devastating the nation's waterways. An academic and a detective have dredged up the truth of how it was allowed to happen – but will anything be done? By Oliver Bullough. Read by Peter Searles. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod

Donald Trump is back on UK soil for his ‘unprecedented' second state visit. Will the US president's trip help to distract from Keir Starmer's challenges at home? Or could it leave the prime minister even more exposed? Kiran Stacey asks the columnist and Politics Weekly America host, Jonathan Freedland Send your thoughts and questions to politicsweeklyuk@theguardian.com. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

Who showed up for the biggest far-right rally in British history? Ben Quinn reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

When Ian Foxley found evidence of corruption while working at a British company in Riyadh, he alerted the MoD. He didn't know he'd stumbled upon one of its most closely guarded secrets By David Pegg. Read by Shane Zaza. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod

Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss the fallout from Keir Starmer's handling of the sacking of the US ambassador, Peter Mandelson. And with growing questions about whether the prime minister can survive, they ask whether Donald Trump's state visit to the UK might actually be a welcome distraction for the government -- Send your thoughts and questions to politicsweeklyuk@theguardian.com. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

#StarmerResign #Mandelson #Epstein #UKPolitics #LabourCrisis #TommyRobinson #LIVE #JonGaunt Chaos at the heart of Starmer's so-called “government of change.” Five ministers gone in just weeks. Explosive emails show Peter Mandelson calling child sex offender Jeffrey Epstein “my best pal” and lobbying for his early release! Bloomberg blew the whistle Monday. By Wednesday, Starmer was defending Mandelson in Parliament. By Thursday, he was forced to sack him as the full truth dropped. Did Starmer mislead MPs? Downing Street denies it – but the timeline stinks And now, 150,000 people take to the streets in London led by Tommy Robinson. Starmer's only response? A lecture about the flag and branding the demo “far right.” Poll ratings collapsing. Promises of “change” in tatters. Political tone-deafness on full display. It's time for him to go. Real Change #StarmerResign #Mandelson #Epstein #UKPolitics #LabourCrisis #StarmerScandal #LondonProtests #TommyRobinson #MinisterialResignations #GovernmentOfChange #StarmerPMQs #UKNews #PoliticalCrisis #LIVE #JonGaunt #vlog Starmer Resign, Mandelson, Epstein, UK Politics, Labour Crisis, Starmer Scandal, London Protests, Tommy Robinson, Ministerial Resignations, Government of Change, Starmer PMQs, UK News, Political Crisis, vlog This video is a politics blog and social commentary by award winning talk radio star, Jon Gaunt

Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey speak to the minister for EU relations, Nick Thomas-Symonds, about the fallout from Brexit and our relationship with the European Union. Plus, we hear his thoughts on Keir Starmer's leadership and how Labour should take on Nigel Farage and the rise of Reform –– Send your thoughts and questions to politicsweeklyuk@theguardian.com. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

Esther Addley on why the union jack and St George's flags are appearing on lamp-posts, bridges and roundabouts in England. Gary Younge explains why not everyone is happy. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Just days before a state visit by Donald Trump, Keir Starmer has had to sack the British ambassador to the US. Kiran Stacey reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

As the race to replace Angela Rayner as Labour's deputy leader exposes tensions within the party, John Harris speaks to the former transport secretary Louise Haigh about what she thinks Keir Starmer should do to get back on track, and whether he will survive until the next election. Plus, Pippa Crerar joins John to discuss the mounting pressure on the prime minister over Peter Mandelson's links to Jeffrey Epstein, and why Boris Johnson is in hot water after a Guardian investigation raised serious questions about whether he broke ethics and lobbying rules.. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

Guardian columnist Rafael Behr discusses the government's reshuffle after Angela Rayner's resignation as deputy prime minister, and asks whether Labour can recover from here. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

The fertility rate in England and Wales has fallen for the third year in a row. It is a story that is being repeated all over the world, with two thirds of the global population now living in countries with below replacement level fertility. Low fertility rates have become a talking point on the political right, with Elon Musk claiming that population decline is an existential threat to the future of humanity. But for others, the timescales involved are too vast to start worrying about now. So how should we be thinking about population decline? In episode one of a two-part series, Madeleine Finlay speaks to Dean Spears, assistant professor of economics at the University of Texas at Austin, and to Dr Jennifer Sciubba, president and CEO of the Population Reference Bureau, to find out what has happened to global birth rates, and how governments are trying to tackle the fall. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/sciencepod

The actor claimed accusations against him by more than 20 women were false and part of a conspiracy. The Guardian's editor-in-chief, Katharine Viner, and journalists Sirin Kale and Lucy Osborne on why the news organisation risked millions to defend its reporting. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss the fallout from Angela Rayner's resignation and Keir Starmer's subsequent cabinet reshuffle. Why has Rayner's departure raised concerns among union leaders? Who could become the next deputy Labour leader? And, what does the reshuffle tell us about the direction of travel for the government? Plus, Pippa and Kiran reflect on Reform UK's conference and the challenges ahead for Nigel Farage. -- Send your questions and thoughts to politicsweeklyuk@theguardian.com. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

John Harris is at the Reform UK conference, asking how this once insurgent party came to dominate the political mainstream. And he speaks to people in Birmingham to find out what the rise of Nigel Farage's party tells us about the state of the country Send your questions and thoughts to politicsweeklyuk@theguardian.com. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

Can Starmer Survive as Farage Sets UK Politics Agenda? #Starmer #Farage #ReformUK #UKPolitics #MilitaryCamps #ECHR #JonGaunt #CloseHotels Nigel Farage has basically taken over the UK political agenda. Reform UK had its conference, the polls are moving fast, and we've even got Tory MPs jumping ship to join him. Meanwhile, Starmer suddenly wants to put illegal migrants in military camps and shut down migrant hotels — but let's be honest, it feels like he's copying Farage's homework. Too little, too late. But Farage? He's promising to rip up the ECHR and deport illegal migrants within two weeks of taking power. No wonder people say they trust him more than Labour or the Conservatives right now. Tonight, we'll break it all down: the polls, the defections, the immigration debate, and what this all means for the next election. Plus I will debate whether the old parties can fight back — or if Farage has already won the argument. Hit like, share & subscribe — this is going to be lively. #Starmer #Farage #ReformUK #UKPolitics #ToryDefections #LabourParty #PoliticalDebate #Immigration #IllegalMigrants #MigrantHotels #CloseHotels #MilitaryCamps #ECHR #BritishPolitics #NigelFarage #KeirStarmer #JonGaunt #uknews Keywords: Starmer, Farage, Reform UK, UK Politics, Tory Defections, Labour Party, Political Debate, Immigration, Illegal Migrants, Migrant Hotels, Close Hotels, Military Camps, ECHR, British Politics, Nigel Farage, Keir Starmer, Jon Gaunt, UK News This video is a politics blog and social commentary by award winning talk radio star, Jon Gaunt

Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff talks through the tax row that brought down the now former deputy prime minister. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Nigel Farage Has Already Won the Next Election | Reform UK Surging Nigel Farage claims victory before a single vote is cast. #NigelFarage #ReformUK #UKElection #JonGaunt #GeneralElection #UKPolitics #GeneralElection Nigel Farage claims victory before a single vote is cast — Reform UK's surge is shaking Britain's political establishment to its core. At the GB News launch party in Washington, D.C., Farage boasted he will win the next UK General Election and take the keys to No.10.] Fresh from roasting Congress over freedom of speech and speaking with Donald Trump in the Oval Office, Farage says Reform UK is the only party offering real answers while Labour and the Tories collapse into chaos. The polls tell the story. Voters have had enough of the old parties — copying Farage's policies hasn't saved them. People want authenticity, not cheap imitations. On illegal migration, migrant hotels, and the growing sense that Starmer backs everyone but the British public, Farage has seized the ground. Add the Angela Rayner tax scandal and her refusal to resign, and it's clear: Britain's political class is finished. Reform UK is rising — and Farage says he's already won. What do you think? Let Jon Gaunt know. #NigelFarage #ReformUK #UKElection #GeneralElection #BritishPolitics #UKPolitics #Farage #ReformParty #UKNews #PoliticalNews #KeirStarmer #AngelaRayner #MigrationCrisis #BritishElections #RupertLowe #BenHabib #TrumpAndFarage Tags Nigel Farage, Reform UK, UK Election, General Election, Jon Gaunt, British Politics, UK Politics, Farage, Reform Party, UK News, Political News, Election, Keir Starmer, Angela Rayner, Migration Crisis, British Elections, Farage, Trump and Farage, Ben Habib, Rupert Lowe, Trump This video is a politics blog and social commentary by award winning talk radio star, Jon Gaunt

Farage: UK Free Speech Crisis as Father Ted Creator Graham Linehan Arrested #GrahamLinehan #FatherTed #FreeSpeech #UKCensorship #Farage #MetPolice #IslamophobiaLaw #Jon Gaunt Free speech in Britain under siege? Is FREE SPEECH DEAD? Nigel Farage warns of a UK censorship crisis after Father Ted creator Graham Linehan is arrested by 5 armed cops at Heathrow over three tweets posted while he was in the U.S. Farage has already given explosive evidence in Congress as Labour pushes a new ‘Islamophobia' definition critics call a blasphemy law by the back door. Are we turning into North Korea? Met Police chief Mark Rowley demands clarity as officers face fury for policing tweets, not streets, amid the UK migrant crisis and heated hotel protests. Now Jon Gaunt needs your views. #GrahamLinehan #FatherTed #FreeSpeech #UKCensorship #Farage #NigelFarage #UKNews #MetPolice #TweetArrest #FreeSpeechCrisis #UKPolitics #IslamophobiaLaw #Censorship #UKMigrantCrisis #CongressTestimony Graham Linehan, Father Ted, Free Speech, UK Censorship, Farage, Nigel Farage, UK News, Met Police, Tweet Arrest, Free Speech Crisis, UK Politics, Islamophobia Law, Censorship, UK Migrant Crisis, Congress Testimony This video is a politics blog and social commentary by award winning talk radio star, Jon Gaunt

Ray White speaks to Vicki Turner in today’s edition of World View, where global headlines meet sharp analysis. First, we peer into the power dynamics and strategic minds of Xi Jinping and Vladimir Putin — what drives their decisions, and what does the West often get wrong about them? Then, we head to the UK, where concerns are growing over whether freedom of speech is being eroded by tightening legislation and social pressures. And finally, one for the absurd files: a multi-million-dollar luxury yacht sinks just 15 minutes after launch — raising eyebrows and memes around the world. 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa is broadcast on 702, a Johannesburg based talk radio station. Bongani makes sense of the news, interviews the key newsmakers of the day, and holds those in power to account on your behalf. The team bring you all you need to know to start your day Thank you for listening to a podcast from 702 Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa Listen live on Primedia+ weekdays from 06:00 and 09:00 (SA Time) to Breakfast with Bongani Bingwa broadcast on 702: https://buff.ly/gk3y0Kj For more from the show go to https://buff.ly/36edSLV or find all the catch-up podcasts here https://buff.ly/zEcM35T Subscribe to the 702 Daily and Weekly Newsletters https://buff.ly/v5mfetc Follow us on social media: 702 on Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/TalkRadio702 702 on TikTok: https://www.tiktok.com/@talkradio702 702 on Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/talkradio702/ 702 on X: https://x.com/Radio702 702 on YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@radio702 See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

It's the first week back after summer recess and Labour is already in trouble, with the deputy prime minister, Angela Rayner, referring herself to the standards watchdog over underpaying tax on her flat. Meanwhile, Keir Starmer and his ministers have been proclaiming their love of British flags as they struggle to compete with Reform UK. John Harris speaks to the Guardian columnist Gaby Hinsliff and policy editor Kiran Stacey Send your questions and thoughts to politicsweeklyuk@theguardian.com. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

STARMER: Stop Treating Us Like Mugs! FAKE PATRIOT?! Starmer #JonGaunt #FakePatriot #UKPolitics #StarmerResign #MigrantHotels #Unionflag #ECHR #YvetteCooper Flags, spin, and no answers — the Fake Patriot can't fool us anymore.  Keir Starmer and Yvette Cooper have been parading their “love for the flag” across the media — but people aren't buying the spin anymore.  Instead of photo-ops and words, the public want action: Close the endless migrant hotels Deport illegals and leave the ECHR Secure borders with real enforcement  Now, even Starmer admits he wouldn't want a migrant hotel on his street!  Meanwhile, today's poll shows his lowest ratings ever. On his birthday, is it time he finally woke up to reality — or better yet, resigned?  Join the debate and have your say in the comments.  #Starmer #KeirStarmer #Labour #Politics #UKPolitics #StarmerResign #MigrantHotels #Immigration #Borders #ECHR #Polls #UKNews #DebateLive #BritishPolitics #YvetteCooper #StopTheSpin #JonGaunt #Flags #FakePatriot  Starmer, Keir Starmer, Labour, Labour Party, UK politics, Starmer resign, migrant hotels, immigration, borders, ECHR, polls, UK news, live debate, British politics, Yvette Cooper, stop the spin, JonGaunt, Flags, FakePatriot  This video is a politics blog and social commentary by award winning talk radio star, Jon Gaunt  

With tiny cameras disguised as everyday objects freely available, Anna Moore looks at the sinister ways they can be used – and the worrying rise in voyeurism cases in the UK. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey are back, talking through all of the challenges the government faces as MPs return to Westminster. Plus, they discuss the prime minister's shake-up of his Downing Street team. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

Starmer & Cooper Betrayed Britain: Epping Migrant Verdict Fury! KeirStarmer #YvetteCooper #Epping #ECHR #UKPolitics #JonGaunt #UKNews #MigrantCrisisUK Keir Starmer and Yvette Cooper are under fire after the Epping Migrant Verdict, with Labour accused of siding with illegal immigrants over the British people. The migrant crisis, Labour's immigration stance, and the ECHR are now at the centre of UK politics and breaking news. Spineless Starmer is back from his holiday. Yvette Cooper has returned from her travels. But instead of standing with the people of Epping, they stood with illegal migrants against local concerns. Has this verdict finally broken the camel's back for Labour's so-called leadership? Is Britain ready to forgive, or are Starmer and Cooper finished? Enough excuses. Enough weakness. The public deserve answers.

There are increasing reports of people experiencing delusions after intensive use of AI chatbots. The phenomenon, dubbed ‘AI psychosis', has raised concerns that features built into large language models may contribute to some users losing touch with reality. Madeleine Finlay speaks to Dr Hamilton Morrin, a psychiatrist and researcher at King's College London, about his recent preprint exploring who is at risk and how models could be made safer. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/sciencepod

In a major speech this week, Reform UK set out how it would lower immigration. With controversial plans to deport hundreds of thousands of migrants and scrap key human rights protections, Nigel Farage described immigration as a ‘scourge' and an ‘invasion'. Was this a watershed moment in the way politicians talk about small boat crossings? And what is Labour's response? The Guardian's policy editor Kiran Stacey asks the deputy political editor Jessica Elgot. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

Working for Hope Not Hate, I infiltrated an extremist organisation, befriended its members and got to work investigating their political connections Written and read by Harry Shukman Find more from The Audio Long Read here Read the text version here Adapted from Year of the Rat: Undercover in the British Far Right, published by Chatto & Windus. To support the Guardian, order your copy at guardianbookshop.com. Delivery charges may apply. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

Every Wednesday and Friday in August we will publish some of our favourite audio long reads of 2025, in case you missed them, with an introduction from the editorial team to explain why we've chosen it. This week, from June: with his brilliant mind and impeccable credentials, it's little wonder that wealthy clients trusted him with their fortunes. Then they started to get suspicious By Hettie O'Brien. Read by Simon Vance. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/longreadpod

Helen Pidd grew up in Morecambe, and life in seaside towns has only got harder since she was a teenager. She went back to find out why. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

An ageing population, a funding squeeze and a recruitment crisis have taken England's adult social care system to breaking point. In this episode, recorded and first published in March, John Harris visited Greater Manchester to find out what a day in the life of a care worker looked like and whether it was too late to save this vital service. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

Politics Weekly is taking a break for the summer. But, as is tradition, John Harris has a roundup of some of his favourite cultural picks Get In: The Inside Story of Labour Under Starmer by Patrick Maguire and Gabriel Pogrund The Restless Republic: Britain Without a Crown by Anna Keay The Blood in Winter: A Nation Descends, 1642 by Jonathan Healey Maybe I'm Amazed: A Story of Love and Connection in Ten Songs by John Harris Drive to Goldenhammer by Divorce. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

Will the University of Edinburgh confront its dark past? Severin Carrell reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

You asked, we answered. In this special episode, Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey sit down to chat through some of the questions you've sent to us. Fancy another one? We'd love to hear from you. Our email address is politicsweekly@theguardian.com. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod

Guardian columnist Owen Jones and political correspondent Aletha Adu explore the prospects of the new leftwing party founded by Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus

What has been the impact of Palestine Action's proscription as a terrorist organisation? Haroon Siddique reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocus