Nick Robinson

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1,535 appearances 8 recordings 1 series first heard May 2026 last heard 9 Jul

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Political Thinking with Nick Robinson · The Treasury was in denial: John Healey on why he resigned as defence secretary · 6 Jul 2026 podcast

Uh we've certainly talked.

You'd expect us to.

What since it was clear he was going to be Prime Minister?

I believe that Andy Burnham is signed up not just to this short term defence investment plan, but to having a plan to meet the NATO target of spending three percent of GDP on defence by twenty thirty.

But in a way people might think, without being brutal to the man, who cares what he thinks, does Andy Burnham think defence is the number one priority?

Is there any upside?

Of having given up this job that you say is the best job in government.

You look a bit more, if I may say so, better rested, bit more relaxed than last time I saw you.

What's the upside of giving up a job?

Mr Jackie Bates can enjoy f for now a little bit of peace.

Indeed, sir.

John Healy, thank you very much for joining me on political thinking.

Thank you.

Thanks for listening to this edition of Political Thinking.

There are hundreds, and I do mean hundreds of back episodes on BBC Sounds.

The producer was Hannah Wilkinson, assisted by Artemis Irvine, the editor is Giles Edwards, and the studio director is Paul Everard.

Political Thinking with Nick Robinson · What went wrong for Starmer: Morgan McSweeney gives his side of the story · 2 Jul 2026 podcast

My guest on Political Thinking This Week is the architect of one of the most stunning political comebacks in British history, taking the Labour Party from the brink of oblivion to a huge election landslide that should have given them carte blanche to reshape the country. matched

Pretty much however they liked. matched

Morgan McSweeney is the once synonymous activist who went from receptionist at Labour Party HQ to Chief of Staff to Keir Starmer at number 10. matched

At the height of his power, he was described as the most powerful unelected official in the country, even a latter-day Thomas Cromwell. matched

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