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July 2025
Apologies from the government and opposition over a massive breach of data of Afghans seeking refuge in the UK. And analysis of Prime Minister's Questions.
Donald Trump’s exclusive interview with the BBC, and how should we manage the scarce supply of water in the summer months?
14/07/2025 of Politics Live was added on Monday 14 July 2025. Politics Live is a TV show on BBC2. Engaging conversation about the political issues that matter to you.
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.
Can the UK afford the welfare state we’re in? And analysis of Prime Minister's Questions.
French president Emmanuel Macron's state visit to the UK.
Will the government lift the two-child benefit cap?
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?
The Nato summit, Labour’s welfare rebellion, anti-social behaviour and PMQs.
UK vows to spend 5% of GDP on national security by 2035. And Labour MPs mount major bid to block benefits changes.
Do the US strikes on Iran show the limits of UK influence on Washington?
The Israel-Iran conflict, wealth taxes, assisted dying and Jeremy Hunt’s time in office.
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.
Should UK fighter jets be used to help defend Israel from Iran?
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