Matt Chorley's Urgent Questions
Episodes
What do Labour MPs really think about government U-turns?
14 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What do Labour MPs really think about government U-turns? Is politics bad for your health? Is Saturday alright for working? Who will be the MMP for ...
Where is the UN in a disunited world?
13 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Where is the UN in a disunited world? How toxic is it online for MPs? What's the Small Thing winding you up? Who will be the MMP for Glenrothes and Mi...
Are ex-Tory MPs a help or a hindrance for Farage?
12 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Are ex-Tory MPs a help or a hindrance for Farage?Has Donald Trump's voice Changed?What's the secret to a great pie?Who will be the MMP for Bishop Auck...
What's going on in Greenland right now?
09 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What's going on in Greenland right now? What does Geoff Norcott think about being labelled the "right wing" comedian? Did David Cameron ever hug a hoo...
Has Wes Streeting got rid of NHS Fax Machines yet?
08 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Has Wes Streeting got rid of NHS Fax Machines yet? What's it like to be on the phone with Trump? Why do some political buzzwords work better than othe...
What was Matt Forde’s impression of PMQs?
07 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
What was Matt Forde’s impression of PMQs?Why are -13, 36 & 42 the numbers you need to watch?Does the cabinet table need the changing rooms treat...
Who is the world's strongest man?
06 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Who is the world's strongest man? What is Cabinet really like? What's the small thing already winding you up in 2026? Who will become the MMP for Hamb...
Is Venezuela all about oil?
05 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Is Venezuela all about oil? Will Greenland be next? Who should we be keeping an eye on in British politics?Who will be the MMP for Dunstable and Leigh...
Political Time Capsule (Part 2)
01 Jan 2026
Contributed by Lukas
Richard Bacon joins Matt to work out what should go into a (virtual) time capsule to best represent the politics of today, twenty years from now.
Political Time Capsule (Part 1)
31 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt celebrates 20 years in Westminster by looking back to 2005.
Margaret Thatcher remembered
30 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt brings you some of his favourite moments from his programme in 2025, including an interview with some of those who knew former Prime Minister Mar...
Winston Churchill remembered
29 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt brings you some of his favourite moments from his programme in 2025, including an exploration of Winston Churchill’s life and legacy, with his ...
The 'morning round'
26 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt brings you some of his favourite moments from his programme in 2025, including an in depth look at the so called ‘morning round’, which sees ...
What the Butler saw
24 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt brings you some of his favourite moments from his programme in 2025, including an interview with former senior civil servant Lord (Robin) Butler....
Today in Parliament
23 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt brings you some of his favourite moments from his programme in 2025, including a look at 80 years of the ultimate Westminster radio programme, To...
Richard Dimbleby remembered
22 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
60 years on from the death of legendary broadcaster Richard Dimbleby, Matt looks back on his life and legacy alongside his son Jonathan.
Which of YOUR jingles does Dermot O'Leary like best?
20 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Radio royalty and national treasure Dermot O'Leary joins Matt to pick his way through the literally dozens of Matt Chorley Christmas jingles you've se...
Who will win Matt Chorley's Westminster Christmas Ding Dong?
19 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Sir Chris Bryant, Mims Davies, Marianna Spring and Henry Zeffman join Matt for the big Westminster quiz of the year.It's the only quiz on radio with r...
What's wrong with the government's stories, levers and grids?
18 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What's wrong with the government's stories, levers and grids? How do you avoid putting your foot in it with political shoes? What is Henry Zeffman hav...
Which Xmas gag made Chris Mason laugh at PMQs?
17 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Which Xmas gag made Chris Mason laugh at PMQs?Why has a former Labour mayor joined the Green party?Whose interview has lifted the lid on Donald Trump'...
How hard is it for a political spouse?
16 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How hard is it for a political spouse?What's the secret of the Commons soap?How do you tell a political story?What ‘Small Things’ wind you up abou...
Who would Santa vote for?
15 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Who would Santa vote for? Which leader has had the best (and worst) 2025? Why is wool bouncing back? Who will be the MMP for Cumbernauld and Kirkintil...
What REALLY happened at the 2024 election?
12 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What REALLY happened at the 2024 election? What are the politics of Christmas parties? What's life like in Ukraine while talks about a possible peace ...
Is Lapland safe from Putin?
11 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is Lapland safe from Putin?How many number 1 priorities can the PM have?Can a font be woke?And who will be the MMP for Edinburgh South West?Matt Chorl...
Who does Joe Lycett think was the sassiest at PMQs?
10 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Who does Joe Lycett think was the sassiest at PMQs? How do you take a great political photo? Which listener has the best Westminster Christmas cracker...
Why does Ian Hislop hate swearing?
09 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why does Ian Hislop hate swearing? How many Christmas cards does an MP send? What is improper escalator etiquette? And who will be the MMP for Hudders...
Can TikTok save Keir Starmer?
08 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can TikTok save Keir Starmer? Will Keminism or Wangela be the words of NEXT year? What's Timothy Spall's Christmas Karaoke song? And who will be the M...
Why does Gove think Rayner will be PM next year?
05 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Why does Gove think Rayner will be PM next year? What's next for Polanski and Farage? What did chorister Ed Davey (aged 12) sound like? And who will b...
What really happens in a leak inquiry?
04 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What really happens in a leak inquiry? How should a leader shmooze the troops? Where are the worst roadworks in Britain? Who will be the MMP for Corby...
What is Ana Matronic's connection to Oliver Cromwell?
03 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What is Ana Matronic's connection to Oliver Cromwell? Why does one Labour MP think David Lammy's jury changes are criminal? Why do German's love David...
Was Brexit worth it?
02 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Was Brexit worth it?What has Zack Polanski got that Ed Davey hasn't?Are department stores sexist because men have to go upstairs?Who will become the M...
Is everybody missing the point about the budget?
01 Dec 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Is everybody missing the point about the budget? Why did Trump have to save turkeys from Biden's autopen? What makes No10's Christmas tree so special?...
What happened to the black hole?
28 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happened to the black hole? Should we replace the national anthem? How has politics changed stand-up comedy? Who will be the Member of Matt's Par...
How do you avoid photo-ops being at 6s and 7s?
27 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How do you avoid photo-ops being at 6s and 7s? Who and what is the OBR? How much is your signed stuff worth? Who will become the Member of Matt's Parl...
Who won the Big Budget Bingo?
26 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Who won the Big Budget Bingo? Does Martin Lewis want to be Chancellor? What was the view from the sketch writers seats? Who will become the Member of ...
What happens the night before the budget?
25 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What happens the night before the budget? Should Nigel Farage be judged on what he did at school? What can be done to help postmen with spiders webs...
Who do Labour members want instead of Keir Starmer?
24 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Who do Labour members want instead of Keir Starmer? Is this the leakiest budget ever? How can lemonade stop your Christmas tree dropping its needles...
What did cricket teach Rishi Sunak about politics?
21 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What did cricket teach Rishi Sunak about politics? How does Al Murray rate MPs telling dad jokes? What's really the best role in a panto? And who will...
Does Andy Burnham want to be Prime Minister?
20 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Does Andy Burnham want to be Prime Minister? Spin Class: when should you rule something in or out? Why did the Commons despatch boxes come from New Ze...
Was PMQs a Fast Show for Charlie Higson?
19 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Was PMQs a Fast Show for Charlie Higson? Why are 45, 16 and 18 the polling numbers you need to impress your friends? What the Helsingborg is a smorgas...
What do Kemi Badenoch & Zack Polanski think of each other?
18 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What do Kemi Badenoch & Zack Polanski think of each other? Should MPs swear to make their point? What’s the ‘Small Thing’ that winds you up?...
How divided is Labour on asylum?
17 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How divided is Labour on asylum? Why are MPs putting off their DIY? What did Marianna Spring buy me in America? And who will be the Member of Matt's P...
How is Griff Rhys Jones rebooting Yes Prime Minister?
14 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
How is Griff Rhys Jones rebooting Yes Prime Minister? Could Lord Mandelson's leaks land him in legal trouble? What are the politics of drumming? And w...
Spin Class: What's it like in the No 10 bunker?
13 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Spin class: What's it like in the No 10 bunker? Will Wes Streeting's Traitors joke help him become PM? Why has Jeremy Hunt got a Russian doll of himse...
What are Labour MPs texting about the No. 10 coup?
12 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
What are Labour MPs texting about the No. 10 coup? Did playwright James Graham enjoy the drama of PMQs? Why have the Lib Dems lost half their members?...
Can Donald Trump really sue the BBC for $1bn?
11 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Can Donald Trump really sue the BBC for a Billion Dollars? Is Raye or Rave music better for Rachel Reeves to jog to? How would shadow chancellor Mel S...
What will Rachel Reeves reveal about her budget plans?
10 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt speaks to the chancellor as she prepares her financial statement.What did Rachel Reeves mean when she said "no child should be penalised because ...
Introducing… Matt Chorley’s Urgent Questions
07 Nov 2025
Contributed by Lukas
Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why, when of British politics.