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Politics Weekly UK

Politics Weekly UK

Written by: The Guardian
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 Guardian columnist John Harris, political editor Pippa Crerar, and policy editor Kiran Stacey analyse the week's politics news© 2026 Guardian News & Media Limited or its affiliated companies. All rights reserved. Political Science Politics & Government
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  • Taco Thursday: Trump climbs down on Greenland tariffs

    Taco Thursday: Trump climbs down on Greenland tariffs
    Jan 22 2026
    John Harris is joined by Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey to discuss Donald Trump’s climbdown on tariffs over his move to buy Greenland. Plus, Labour MP Andrew Gwynne is to stand down, which could open the way for Andy Burnham to take his seat. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
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    33 mins
  • Ditch Nato and dump Trump: Zack Polanski’s foreign policy

    Ditch Nato and dump Trump: Zack Polanski’s foreign policy
    Jan 20 2026
    Leader of the Green party, Zack Polanski, tells Pippa and Kiran that Nato is over and the UK should consider expelling the US from British military bases. Plus he explains why he isn’t worried about billionaires leaving the country. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
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    34 mins
  • Starmer: ‘We don’t want a trade war’

    Starmer: ‘We don’t want a trade war’
    Jan 19 2026
    Keir Starmer has held an emergency press conference in response to Donald Trump’s tariff threats over Greenland. Pippa and Kiran discuss what the UK prime minister said and how it may be received. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/politicspod
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    25 mins
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