The Andrew Neil Show Podcast

Asylum policy is back in the headlines as the government proposes to move migrants out of hotels and into army barracks and barges. Does the policy stand up to scrutiny? Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State for Safeguarding Sarah Dines joins the show. And with campaigning ahead of the crucial May local elections underway, can Labour make the headway they need? Shadow Justice Secretary Steve Reed is in the studio. Join Andrew Neil and regular guests former Chancellor George Osborne and former Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls for The Andrew Neil Show.

An eventful week at Westminster. Former PM Boris Johnson denied intentionally misleading Parliament over Partygate. Higher than expected inflation figures triggered fears that prices may take longer to fall than predicted – and prompted an immediate interest rate rise. And Northern Ireland’s post-Brexit deal was passed by an overwhelming majority in Parliament. Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove joins Andrew, along with former Chancellor George Osborne and former Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls.

As fallout from the Budget continues, what do the Former Chancellor and Former Shadow Chancellor George Osborne and Ed Balls make of it? Will the country avoid a recession as predicted? What impact will the biggest drop in household incomes in 70 years have on British families? And can the UK return to growth? With a general election potentially just a year away, pressure is growing on Labour to reveal more of its policy agenda. Shadow Levelling Up Secretary Lisa Nandy joins the programme. The Andrew Neil Show, Sunday 17:05

All eyes on the budget next week, as the Chancellor hopes the latest positive growth figures will help the UK avoid entering recession. But with the overall economic trend still flat, and pressure on the government to help mitigate the cost of living crisis, will the Budget spring any surprises? The Financial Secretary to the Treasury Victoria Atkins joins the show – with Former Chancellor George Osborne and Former Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls lending their view on what to expect from the Red Box. And Succession star Brian Cox will join Andrew ahead of the eagerly awaited final series of the drama. The Andrew Neil Show, Sunday, 18:15.

The Boris Johnson government’s conduct during the Pandemic is once again under scrutiny. A raft of leaked WhatsApp messages raises questions about how decision-making on matters of vital national interest was conducted. And Boris Johnson may have misled MPs over Partygate – that’s according to an initial report from the Parliamentary Committee on Standards. He denies the claims. Former Justice Secretary Robert Buckland, who attended Cabinet throughout the Pandemic, joins the show along with Former Chancellor George Osborne and former Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls. And with Labour under pressure over the controversial appointment of former civil servant Sue Gray to Chief of Staff – Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary Jonathan Ashworth will be in the studio. The Andrew Neil Show, Sunday, 6pm on Channel 4.

As the government faces a looming backbench rebellion over the Northern Ireland protocol, with rumours that a deal could be put to MPs as soon as next week, Andrew will be joined by Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab and Former Irish Prime Minister Bertie Ahern. With ongoing strike negotiations, the cost of living crisis and now supermarket food shortages, Ed Balls and George Osborne will give their take on a busy political week. The Andrew Neil Show, Sunday at 6pm.

The resignation of SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon has brought Scottish independence back to the fore of UK political conversation. What does her departure mean for the Nationalist movement as a whole – and for the next general election? Labour’s Leader in Scotland Anas Sarwar, and Alex Salmond – former SNP First Minster and now leader of Alba - join the show. And as the UK continues to weather economic headwinds, and with rumours of a Brexit deal over the Northern Irish border, tune in for a super charged discussion: former Bank of England governor Mervyn King, former Chancellor George Osborne and former Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls debate how to get UK PLC back on track? The Andrew Neil Show – Sunday 6pm, Channel 4.

An historic week at Westminster as Ukrainian President Zelenskyy addressed the British Parliament, issuing an appeal for jets to help in the ongoing war. With Russia expected to launch a counteroffensive within weeks, UK support for Ukraine and relations with Russia are once again in the spotlight. Foreign Office Minister Andrew Mitchell joins Andrew Neil this week. And as new antisemitic hate crime figures are released, comedian David Baddiel discusses his book ‘Jews Don’t Count’. Join Andrew alongside regular guests former Chancellor George Osborne, and former Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls. The Andrew Neil Show, Sunday at 6pm on Channel 4.

In a week of national strike action, Bank of England interest rate rises and record energy profits, what are the prospects for UK PLC? The Secretary of State for Business, Energy and Industrial Strategy Grant Shapps joins Andrew in the studio this week, alongside regular guests former Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls and Former Chancellor George Osborne. And political campaigner Gina Miller will be on the show discussing the political prospects for Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab, under pressure following bullying allegations.

The Andrew Neil Show is back! Join Andrew and regular guests Ed Balls and George Osborne as they discuss the dramatic firing of Conservative Party Chairman Nadhim Zahawi. Former Conservative Home Secretary David Davis and Former Deputy Prime Minister Michael Heseltine join the show, along with the Telegraph's Madeline Grant and The Observer’s Sonia Sodha. For all the implications of the sudden firing - plus an exciting new quiz! - subscribe to The Andrew Neil Show podcast. Available from your usual podcast provider.

After one of the most dramatic and tumultuous weeks in recent British political history, Boris Johnson has resigned - and the race to become the UK’s new Prime Minister is underway. In this hour-long live special edition of The Andrew Neil Show, the country’s premier political interviewer, assesses what went wrong, and what’s likely to happen now. With guests including George Osborne, Madeline Grant, Jacob Rees-Mogg, Pippa Crerar and Stephen Bush.

After a globe-trotting week at the G7 and NATO, the Prime Minister returned to the UK where yet another sleaze scandal was waiting. Will the Downing Street dramas ever relent – and can we find some reasons to be cheerful as we head into the holiday season? Andrew will be joined by Labour’s Shadow Immigration minister Stephen Kinnock, Conservative Red-Wall MP, Matt Vickers from Stockton - as well as regular panellists Madeline Grant from The Telegraph and Stephen Bush from the Financial Times.

Two by-election defeats and a Cabinet resignation has increased the pressure hugely on Boris Johnson. With questions mounting over his leadership, we talk to the former Deputy Prime Minister, Damian Green, who will give a blunt assessment of the state of his party. Andrew will be joined by journalists Sonia Sodha from The Observer and Jack Blanchard, UK Editor of Politico for their take on the latest dramas in Downing Street.

Labour hasn’t had everything its own way recently, facing criticism from some quarters over Sir Kier Starmer’s leadership style – despite their leader’s best attempts to show his humorous side at Prime Minister’s Questions. Former Labour Foreign Secretary, David Miliband speaks to Andrew about his party’s election prospects - plus regular contributors Madeline Grant of The Telegraph and Stephen Bush from the Financial Times will look ahead to a big week of strikes and by-elections.

He survived a vote of confidence, but how secure is Boris Johnson’s future? Next up for the PM; a major Brexit battle over Northern Ireland as well as a couple of crucial by-elections looming. Former Brexit Minister – and Johnson critic - David Davis will join Andrew in the studio, plus Madeline Grant of The Telegraph and Stephen Bush from the Financial Times will give their takes on the week’s coming dramas.

Prime Minister Boris Johnson is still facing huge pressure over so-called ‘Partygate’, much of it from his own side. Business Minister Paul Scully will make the case for the defence as MPs prepare to head back to Westminster for what promises to be a turbulent week. Andrew will be flanked by renowned political commentators, Madeline Grant of The Telegraph and Stephen Bush from the Financial Times.

With the UK braced for a summer of strikes and transport chaos, Andrew Neil talks to the man leading the charge for industrial action on a huge scale - RMT boss Mick Lynch. Andrew will also be joined by journalists Sonia Sodha from The Observer and Sebastian Payne from the Financial Times.

With inflation hitting its highest level in a generation and the cost-of-living crisis escalating, Andrew Neil will talk to former Chancellor George Osborne and the man who faced him across the despatch box for Labour, Ed Balls.

As the cost-of-living crisis shows no sign of letting up, Andrew Neil will talk to Labour’s spokesperson on Work & Pensions, Jonathan Ashworth - asking what his party would do to help Britain’s poorest. Andrew will also be joined by regular panellists Pippa Crerar from the Daily Mirror and Telegraph columnist Madeline Grant, who’ll be giving their take on the week’s biggest stories.

The UK’s pre-eminent political interviewer is back with a brand-new politics show and Podcast for Channel 4. The Andrew Neil Show delivers forensic, extended interviews with decision-takers and news-makers from across the political spectrum Andrew gives his take on the biggest issues of our times, with A-list analysis, commentary and debate from his regular cast of contributors. Hard-hitting, bright, optimistic - with a bit of humour. Watch The Andrew Neil Show on Sundays at 6pm on Channel 4 – or catch the Podcast version here.