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 164 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in December 2025.
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Sebastian Gorka, deputy assistant to President Trump, joins Politics Live to explain Trump’s National Security Strategy.
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Can Keir Starmer deliver his election pledge to build 1.5 million homes?
Is facial recognition a threat to civil liberties? And will there be a Tory-Reform electoral pact?
The doctors' strike, the cost of running a pub and why nuclear is so expensive to develop in the UK.
Actor Sophie Winkleman explains why she thinks smartphones should be banned for under-16s.
Did Rachel Reeves overstate problems in the public finances before the Budget?
November 2025
Vicki Young presents live coverage of Chancellor Rachel Reeves's Budget, including reaction from politicians, experts and members of the public.
The health secretary announces a 'milkshake tax'. What else will be in the Budget?
Will Wednesday’s budget address the everyday expenses of food, energy and travel?
Why are so many young people out of work? And are entrepreneurs leaving the UK?
Defence spending, property taxes, immigration, Keir Starmer's leadership and PMQs.
The government says it will restore order to the UK’s borders. Can it do so?
The latest on Downing Street briefings, concerns over asylum seekers in hotels, and reports about payment for the UK-EU relationship 'reset'.
Coverage of PMQs as rumours swirl that Keir Starmer could face a leadership challenge.
Trump threatens to sue the BBC. And will the chancellor lift the two-child benefit cap?
Political reaction to the departures of the BBC’s director general and News CEO.
05/11/2025 of Politics Live was added on Wednesday 5 November 2025. Politics Live is a TV show on BBC2. Engaging conversation about the political issues that matter to you.