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Westminster Hour Podcast
The big political stories with lively discussion and expert comment and analysis from politicians and journalists, 10pm every Sunday on BBC Radio 4.
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Andy Burnham prepares to take power
Yesterday
Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
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Keir Starmer's last week in power
Last Sunday
Ben Wright and guests talk about Ann Widdecombe, the Clacton by-election and the Treasury.
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Challenges facing the new PM on defence, foreign affairs and social care
Sun 5 Jul 2026
Ben Wright and guests discuss the domestic and international challenges facing the new PM.
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Sir Keir Starmer considers his future
Sun 21 Jun 2026
Sir Keir Starmer considers his future, as Andy Burnham heads for Westminster.



