Two more Conservative ministers have announced they won't be contesting the next election, prompting a mini-cabinet reshuffle for Rishi Sunak. Bloomberg's Associate Editor Ailbhe Rea joins us with the details.

Plus, at 28 years old Carmen Smith is the UK's youngest member of the House of Lords. The Plaid Cymru politician talks to us about youth engagement, Welsh independence, and why she wants to abolish the upper chamber. Hosted by Lizzy Burden and James Woolcock. 

Two more Conservative ministers have announced they won't be contesting the next election, prompting a mini-cabinet reshuffle for Rishi Sunak. Bloomberg's Associate Editor Ailbhe Rea joins us with the details. Plus, at 28 years old Carmen Smith is the UK's youngest member of the House of Lords. The Plaid Cymru politician talks to us about youth engagement, Welsh independence, and why she wants to abolish the upper chamber. Hosted by Lizzy Burden and James Woolcock.

Bloomberg's Caroline Hepker, Stephen Carroll, Yuan Potts and Lizzy Burden have your daily guide to British politics. We'll tell you what's happening and explain why it matters.

Bloomberg's Caroline Hepker, Stephen Carroll, Yuan Potts and Lizzy Burden have your daily guide to British politics. We'll tell you what's happening and explain why it matters.

Bloomberg UK Politics

Bloomberg UK Politics is your daily podcast on what's happening in British Politics and why it matters. The program includes interviews with MPs, policy experts, and Bloomberg's own team of political journalists. Presented by Caroline Hepker, Stephen Carroll, Yuan Potts and Lizzy Burden.

Bloomberg UK Politics is your daily podcast on what's happening in British Politics and why it matters. The program includes interviews with MPs, policy experts, and Bloomberg's own team of political journalists. Presented by Caroline Hepker, Stephen Carroll, Yuan Potts and Lizzy Burden.

An Age-Old Divide: Tory Resignations And The UK's Youngest Baroness

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The first contenders have emerged in the Conservative leadership race, but there's a long road ahead, with the winner only being chosen in November. How do the Tories confront their election loss without trashing their record in public? We discuss the race with Nick Faith, Co-founder of WPI Strategy and Advisory Board Member of think tank Onward. Hosted by Yuan Potts and James Woolcock.  

The first contenders have emerged in the Conservative leadership race, but there's a long road ahead, with the winner only being chosen in November. How do the Tories confront their election loss without trashing their record in public? We discuss the race with Nick Faith, Co-founder of WPI Strategy and Advisory Board Member of think tank Onward. Hosted by Yuan Potts and James Woolcock.

Existential Blues: The Tory Leadership Race Gets Underway

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Keir Starmer has suspended seven MPs for voting against the government to end to the two-child limit on some benefits. What does Labour's response to its first rebellion tell us about how the party will approach discipline in this parliament? We ask Sam White, former adviser to Labour Chancellor Alistair Darling and former Chief of Staff to Keir Starmer during his time as opposition leader. Our Political Editor Alex Wickham gives us more analysis. Hosted by Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker. 

Keir Starmer has suspended seven MPs for voting against the government to end to the two-child limit on some benefits. What does Labour's response to its first rebellion tell us about how the party will approach discipline in this parliament? We ask Sam White, former adviser to Labour Chancellor Alistair Darling and former Chief of Staff to Keir Starmer during his time as opposition leader. Our Political Editor Alex Wickham gives us more analysis. Hosted by Yuan Potts and Caroline Hepker.

Starmer's First Rebellion: Is the Left Being Left Behind By Labour?

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New Home Secretary Yvette Cooper says the Rwanda scheme was expensive and has not delivered any results. With illegal boat crossings likely to spike over the summer, we ask Senior Researcher at The Migration Observatory, Peter Walsh, if Cooper's claim is really that surprising, and if Labour's plan can succeed where the Conservatives failed. Hosted by Lizzy Burden and Yuan Potts. 

New Home Secretary Yvette Cooper says the Rwanda scheme was expensive and has not delivered any results. With illegal boat crossings likely to spike over the summer, we ask Senior Researcher at The Migration Observatory, Peter Walsh, if Cooper's claim is really that surprising, and if Labour's plan can succeed where the Conservatives failed. Hosted by Lizzy Burden and Yuan Potts.

Small Boats, Big Problem: Will Labour Do Any Better?

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An Age-Old Divide: Tory Resignations And The UK's Youngest Baroness

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