Politics Live
Politics Live is a TV show on BBC2. Engaging conversation about the political issues that matter to you. The program has been available since 2024. A total of 172 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in July 2025.
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10/07/2025
Will a ‘one in, one out’ deal between UK and France help solve the small boats crisis? And Reform UK announces another high profile Tory defection.
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09/07/2025
Can the UK afford the welfare state we’re in? And analysis of Prime Minister's Questions.
The prime minister is standing by his chancellor; a ten-year plan for the NHS; and MPs have voted to proscribe Palestine Action as a terrorist group.
02/07/2025 of Politics Live was added on Wednesday 2 July 2025. Politics Live is a TV show on BBC2. Engaging conversation about the political issues that matter to you.
01/07/2025 of Politics Live was added on Tuesday 1 July 2025. Politics Live is a TV show on BBC2. Engaging conversation about the political issues that matter to you.
June 2025
Will the government get its flagship welfare reforms through, and how will it pay for them?
Labour's welfare rebellion, should the UK follow Denmark's 'ghetto laws', and can coal mining be re-started in Wales?
UK vows to spend 5% of GDP on national security by 2035. And Labour MPs mount major bid to block benefits changes.
The government publish their plans to fix Britain’s welfare system, and analysis of Deputy Prime Minister's Questions.
Vicki Young and her guests discuss the grooming gangs inquiry, whether social class still matters and whether working from home is good or bad for the economy.
Analysis of the spending review, the financial deal for the NHS, and should children have their social media use limited?
Vicki Young presents live coverage of Prime Minister’s Questions and looks ahead to chancellor Rachel Reeves’s Spending Review.
Vicki Young presents live coverage of chancellor Rachel Reeves’s Spending Review, including analysis and political reaction.
Can the government move on from the winter fuel misstep? And Reform UK’s newest MP discusses the party’s recent rows.