Politics Unpacked
Episodes
Could we all lose out come May?
04 Nov 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Montgomerie is joined by David Aaronovitch, Ann Treneman and Rachel Sylvester. David Aaronovitch:The Age of Uncertainty. Not only do we not know t...
Has the immigration debate become toxic?
28 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Montgomerie is joined by Jenni Russell, Philip Webster and Libby Purves.Jenni Russell This week the Defence Secretary apologised after saying that...
Is property a ticking time bomb in Britain?
21 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Montgomerie is joined by Hugo Rifkind, Laura Pitel and Richard Fletcher. Hugo Rifkind:"Mansion taxes, higher council taxes and rises in stamp duty...
Will rising waiting lists spell disaster for the Tories?
14 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Montgomerie is joined by Rachel Sylvester, Philip Aldrick and Giles Whittell.The panel debate the effect of Andrew Lansley's health reforms, Franc...
Special: UKIP gain first elected MP
10 Oct 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Montgomerie is joined by Philip Webster and Daniel Finkelstein to discuss UKIP politician, Douglas Carswell's victory in the Clacton by-election. ...
Conservative Conference special
30 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Montgomerie hosts this special edition of Did You Read? from the Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham.Featuring Philip Collins, Ann Trenema...
Labour Conference special
23 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Montgomerie hosts this special edition of Did You Read? from the Labour Party Conference in Manchester.Featuring Jenni Russell, Matthew Parris, Ph...
Referendum Review: We Are Staying Together, But How?
19 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Philip Collins, Richard Fletcher and Melanie Reid of The Times join Tim Montgomerie for this special edition of Did You Read?, where they discuss the ...
Referendum Special: Scotland decides
16 Sep 2014
Contributed by Lukas
The panel discuss the latest news ahead of the independence referendum in Scotland and debate the potential political ramifications. Tim Montgomerie ...
Does Nick Clegg need a slice of luck?
05 Aug 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Montgomerie is joined by Francis Elliott, Matthew Parris and Deborah Haynes. Francis Elliott David Cameron in Portugal, Ed Miliband in France and ...
Is UK foreign policy adequate?
29 Jul 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Montgomerie is joined by Suzy Jagger, Roger Boyes and Patrick Kidd.Suzy JaggerLibya is at risk of fracturing into three fiefdoms - tripoli in the ...
Why is the West blowing hot and cold in East Ukraine?
22 Jul 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Montgomerie is joined by David Aaronovitch, Matt Ridley and Anne Ashworth. David AaronovitchSometimes it is hard to grasp the meaning of an event....
Reshuffle Special: Is this still a reforming Government?
15 Jul 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Special addition: Tim Montgomerie is joined by Phil Collins, Jill Sherman and Phillip Webster after an extraordinary day which has seen an extensive c...
Is the Cabinet reshuffle patronising?
15 Jul 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Montgomerie is joined by Rachel Sylvester, Fay Schlesinger and Matthew Syed.Rachel SylvesterDavid Cameron is carrying out a reshuffle for women. H...
Is the justice system blighted by hysteria?
08 Jul 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Montgomerie is joined by Daniel Finkelstein, Ann Treneman and Patrick Kidd. Daniel Finkelstein: “The recent death of Gerry Conlon and the compen...
Is Andrew Lansley a compromised candidate?
01 Jul 2014
Contributed by Lukas
This week, Tim Montgomerie is joined by Francis Elliott, Matthew Parris and Jenni Russell. DYR? Francis ElliottIf David Cameron really wants the Europ...
Caught between Iraq and a hard place
24 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Philip Collins steps in for Tim Montgomerie and is joined by Suzy Jagger, Phil Webster and Patrick Kidd.Suzy JaggerThis month's surprise - and to date...
Should the West rely on Iran in Iraq?
17 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Montgomerie is joined by Melanie Phillips, Alice Thomson and Roger Alton.Melanie PhillipsPeople say the Iraq debacle has happened because we went ...
Should we be worried about faith schools?
10 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Montgomerie is joined by Libby Purves, Daniel Finkelstein and newcomer, Giles Whittell.Libby PurvesAnn Widdecombe complains that it is ‘very dif...
Are real monarchists in the minority?
03 Jun 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Montgomerie is joined by Matthew Parris, Ann Treneman and David Aaronovitch. Matthew ParrisSpain's King Juan Carlos was respected in the 1980s for...
Advice for Political Leaders
27 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Montgomerie is joined by Jenni Russell, Philip Webster and Hugo Rifkind.Jenni gives advice to David Cameron:Cameron needs to become a radical dyna...
Local Election Special
23 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Montgomerie is joined by Rachel Sylvester, Philip Webster and Stephan Shakespeare to discuss the following:Is UKIP here to stay as Britain's fourt...
Can we Take That and Party?
13 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Montgomerie is joined by Alice Thomson, Richard Fletcher and Daniel Finkelstein.Alice Thomson discusses the moral implications of singer Gary Barl...
Are we becoming a less censorious society?
06 May 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Phillip Collins is joined by Hugo Rifkind, Fay Schlesinger and Patrick Kidd.Hugo RIfkind, "For three decades, Max Clifford was the guru of the dirty s...
Should David Cameron resign if Scotland is lost?
29 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Montgomerie is joined by Matthew Parris, Rachel Sylvester and Melanie Phillips. Matthew Parris, "I don't believe David Cameron should resign if Sc...
Would Scottish independence lead to UK vulnerability?
15 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Montgomerie is joined by David Aaronovitch, Juliet Samuel and Robbie Millen.David Aaronovitch, "Lucky Scotland! Defence Secretary Philip Hammond i...
Has Maria Miller been misrepresented?
08 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Montgomerie is joined by Jenni Russell, Peter Brookes and Phil Collins.Jenni Russell, "Maria Miller isn't being fairly judged because she has thre...
Why aren't the young more rebellious?
01 Apr 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Montgomerie is joined by Hugo Rifkind, Alice Thomson and David Aaronovitch. Hugo Rifkind: "Teenagers and young people have never been so close to ...
Is i-Culture getting out of hand?
25 Mar 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Ann Treneman is joined by Matthew Parris, Libby Purves and Fay Schlesinger.Matthew Parris: "Ukraine: the Western powers should have decided in advance...
It's time to scrap the Budget
18 Mar 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Montgomerie is joined by Daniel Finkelstein, Jenni Russell and Roger Boyes.Daniel Finkelstein: "It's time to scrap the Budget. We now have two maj...
Ignore Ukip at your peril
11 Mar 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Montgomerie is joined by Rachel Sylvester, Philip Webster and Alice Thomson. Rachel Sylvester: “Ukip has been dismissed as “fruitcakes and loo...
What if Ukraine still had a nuclear arsenal?
04 Mar 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Montgomerie is joined by Roger Boyes, Ann Treneman and Matt Ridley. Ukraine gave away its nuclear arsenal 20 years ago. Roger Boyes asks if the co...
Are we too egotistical about our data?
25 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Montgomerie is joined by Hugo Rifkind, Alice Thomson and Libby Purves.Hugo Rifkind says it's not the fault of the NHS or the Government that a pio...
The Scottish referendum campaign has heated up
18 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Montgomerie is joined by David Aaronovitch, Juliet Samuel and Fay Schlesinger. David Aaronovitch looks at the forthcoming Scottish referendum for ...
How enforceable is a contentious law?
11 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Montgomerie is joined by Jenni Russell, Oliver Kamm and Roger Boyes.Jenni Russell agrees in the principles of banning smoking in cars where childr...
What does David Cameron stand for?
04 Feb 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Montgomerie is joined by Philip Collins, Matthew Parris and Rachel Sylvester. Subscribers to The Times will be familiar with the passionate divide...
Labour and the Laffer Curve
28 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Montgomerie is joined by Ian King, David Aaronovitch and Libby Purves.Ian King argues that Labour, led by Ed Miliband, has abandoned any pretence ...
Should we reform our view of Care in the Community?
21 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Montgomerie is joined by Daniel Finkelstein, Alice Thomson and Matthew Parris.Daniel Finkelstein argues the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats mu...
The conviction of opinion
14 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Phil Collins is once again in the hot seat and joined by Peter Brookes, Matthew Parris and Ann Treneman.Peter Brookes talks about forming opinions on ...
Is David Cameron reverting to type?
07 Jan 2014
Contributed by Lukas
Phil Collins is in the hot seat this week and is joined by Rachel Sylvester, Daniel Finkelstein and Hugo Rifkind. Rachel Sylvester assess David Camero...
Looking forward to 2014
31 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Special 2014 edition: Tim Montgomerie is joined by Ann Treneman, Roger Boyes and David Aaronovitch to discuss some potential big talking points in the...
Review of 2013
24 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Extended special enhanced edition: Tim Montgomerie is joined by cartoonist Peter Brookes, and columnists Jenni Russell and Hugo Rifkind to review the ...
Should we shake up private education?
17 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Montgomerie is joined by Alice Thomson, Matthew Parris and Ian King to discuss how shaking up the private education system could lead to a more me...
Understanding Mandela's lessons
10 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Montgomerie is joined by Roger Boyes, Libby Purves and Matthew Syed to discuss what lessons can be drawn in governance from Nelson Mandela's polit...
Is greed useful?
03 Dec 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Montgomerie is joined by David Aaronovitch, Daniel Finkelstein and Ann Treneman to discuss the Coalition Government's management of the energy mar...
What does modernisation now mean?
26 Nov 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Montgomerie is joined by Phil Collins, Juliet Samuel and Phil Webster to discuss modernisation in the Conservative Party, how much the Co-op scand...
Do the rich prop up our economy?
19 Nov 2013
Contributed by Lukas
The worth of the wealthy, the price of a degree and a new generation in the Shadow Cabinet. Tim Montgomerie is joined by Alice Thomson, Jenni Russel...
What is John Major up to?
12 Nov 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Montgomerie is joined by Libby Purves, Philip Collins and David Aaronovitch to discuss the problem of rising house prices in London which are slam...
Strategy of segregation
05 Nov 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Montgomerie is joined by Matthew Parris, Daniel Finkelstein and Rachel Sylvester to discuss 'tribal' segmentation strategy in political campaignin...
How blind are we to the dangers?
29 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Montgomerie is joined by Jenni Russell, Alice Thompson and Hugo Rifkind to discuss the UK's diplomatic relations in regards to agenda equality, di...
Is There a Crisis in the Coalition?
22 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Montgomerie is joined by David Aaronovitch, Matthew Parris and Ann Treneman to discuss casual mendacity in the Police force, Nick Clegg's call for...
Do we listen to the opposite side?
15 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Montgomerie is joined by David Aaronovitch, Francis Elliott and Jenni Russell to discuss Britain's relationship with China and India, the latest L...
Which political leaders had a strong summer? The panel rate the 'big four'
08 Oct 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Montgomerie is joined by Philip Collins, Rachel Sylvester and Alice Thomson to discuss the standing of each party leader after conference season. ...
Are gay rights key to human rights? Is a Twitter threat a real threat?
30 Jul 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Montgomerie is joined by Hugo Rifkind, David Aaronovitch and Ann Treneman to discuss the new leaders of the church and our online prejudices.Subsc...
Political Special - Tim's end of term review
23 Jul 2013
Contributed by Lukas
In the company of Philip Collins, Rachel Sylvester and Danny Finkelstein, Tim Montgomerie introduces this special episode and picks his five key momen...
Did You Read? Political spouses, Egypt's future and trusting a pre-election tax promise
16 Jul 2013
Contributed by Lukas
How much influence should political spouses have? Is the situation in Egypt a sign the Arab spring has failed? Can you believe George Osborne's promis...
Did You Read? Ed Milliband, the unions and the questions the left must answer
09 Jul 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Is Ed Milliband's leadership in trouble? Could this be his defining moment? Is it the end for centre left parties in Europe?Tim Montgomerie puts these...
Did You Read? Intervention, the coalition and squirrels
25 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Is Britain still a super power? Is the coalition in danger of becoming a success? Do squirrels ever need wrestling from trees?Tim Montgomerie puts the...
Did You Read? Labour, pensions and the new NUM
18 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Has Labour accepted Tory spending plans? Will anyone tackle pensions spending? How long does it take a civil servant to boot a PC? Tim Montogmerie is ...
Did You Read? New audio from The Times is coming
11 Jun 2013
Contributed by Lukas
Tim Montgomerie introduces a new weekly despatch from The Times Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.