A clear look at how a long paper trail turns into a live political problem.
The episode does a clean job of turning the Mandelson-Epstein story into a practical account of how reporting and newly confirmed details can collide.

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A clear look at how a long paper trail turns into a live political problem.
The episode does a clean job of turning the Mandelson-Epstein story into a practical account of how reporting and newly confirmed details can collide.
A sharp read on a Labour scandal that has become a test of Starmer's authority.
Daily Politics makes the fallout inside Labour feel more than like a single-day row. It follows the anger around Keir Starmer's defence of Peter Mandelson's appointment as US ambassador, despite his continued friendship with Jeffrey Epstein after the financier's 2008 conviction.

Sharp political debate with policy detail and real disagreement.

Matt Gurney and Jen Gerson debate Canadian politics, from Alberta separatism to Ottawa's bureaucracy.

Robert Evans, Katie Stoll, and Cody Johnston build fake conspiracies and mock right-wing media.

Steve Hayes and Dispatch panelists argue through the week's Iran, DOJ, and Supreme Court news.

Jonah Goldberg's solo political rants and author interviews on conservatism, courts, and current events.

John Donvan moderates two-sided debates on AI, bioethics, feminism, and film's future.
Tom McTague interviews Jim Pickard about the Peter Mandelson-Jeffrey Epstein scandal, covering years of investigative work, financial payments, leaked state secrets, and its impact on UK politics.
This episode of Daily Politics discusses the Epstein files scandal, focusing on Peter Mandelson's involvement and its implications for the Labour Party, while highlighting journalistic coverage and ethical considerations.
The New Statesman's Daily Politics podcast analyses the growing rebellion within the Labour Party against Prime Minister Keir Starmer over his appointment of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador, given Mandelson's continued friendship with convicted financier Jeffrey Epstein.
A weekly roundup of political news, discussing the Strait of Hormuz and Trump's ceasefire speech.
This episode examines how AI is embedded in the British state, shaping legislation and policy, and the sovereignty implications.
Oli Dugmore interviews former Greek finance minister Yanis Varoufakis about resistance, fascism, and geopolitics.
This episode discusses the extent of Thames Water's sewage pollution and its political impact on a constituency.
Analysis of President Trump's prime time address on the Iran war, exploring military options and potential escalation.
Launch of a new culture and society podcast, The New Society, with an interview with Salman Rushdie.
Discussion of a potential Labour leadership contest and the political futures of Keir Starmer, Wes Streeting, and Angela Rayner.
Oli Dugmore and Alva Ray discuss Labour's apparent U-turn on workers' rights protections, breaking a manifesto promise.
The episode discusses Black Friday consumerism and features a segment on the oldest items owned by the hosts, tying into broader political and cultural commentary.
Analysis of the Chancellor's budget, discussing stealth taxes and economic implications with business and political editors.
Ted Heath promised "no loss of essential British sovereignty" while joining a project built on shared sovereignty.