• Why does Tom Allen love suburbia?
    May 22 2026

    Why does Tom Allen love suburbia? What's a standing order anyway? What can Dad's Army teach today's politicians? Who will be the MMP for Southend and Rochford? Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics. If you've got urgent questions... then email Chorley@bbc.co.uk

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    56 mins
  • Is there a parallel universe where the PM is really popular?
    May 21 2026

    Is there a parallel universe where the PM is really popular?

    How should politicians deal with hecklers?

    What's it like to photograph Jim Callaghan?

    Who will be the MMP for East Ham?

    Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics.

    If you've got urgent questions... then email Chorley@bbc.co.uk

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    41 mins
  • Why has Bridget Phillipson recruited Gemma Collins?
    May 20 2026

    Why has Bridget Phillipson recruited Gemma Collins? What does Basil Brush want to go boom boom? Which is the best political resignation speech? Who will be the MMP for Normanton and Hemsworth? Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics. If you've got urgent questions... then email Chorley@bbc.co.uk

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    53 mins
  • Will Makerfield be the most important by-election ever?
    May 19 2026

    Will Makerfield be the most important by-election ever?

    How do you look after a lame duck?

    What small things wind you up about animals?

    Who will be the MMP for Walthamstow?

    Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics. If you've got urgent questions... then email Chorley@bbc.co.uk

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    39 mins
  • Who is fittest to be PM?
    May 18 2026

    Who is fittest to be PM? What does Labour actually stand for? What's going on in Worcestershire? Who will be the MMP for Harwich and North Essex?

    Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics. If you've got urgent questions... then email Chorley@bbc.co.uk

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    42 mins
  • Is this chaos totally precedented?
    May 15 2026

    Is this chaos totally precedented? What sound sums up the political week? Which tree made me sneeze in Downing Street?

    Who will be the MMP for Newcastle-upon-Tyne Central and West? If you've got urgent questions... then email Chorley@bbc.co.uk

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    43 mins
  • Has Streeting sparked a Labour civil war?
    May 14 2026

    Has Streeting sparked a Labour civil war?

    What does history teach us about leadership challenges?

    Could there be a Labour coronation?

    Who will be the MMP for South Ribble?

    Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics. If you've got urgent questions... then email Chorley@bbc.co.uk

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    50 mins
  • Is Wes Streeting going to challenge the PM?
    May 13 2026

    Is Wes Streeting going to challenge the PM? Has the King's speech been overshadowed? Which biscuits does No10 serve? Who will be the MMP for Godalming and Ash? Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics. If you've got urgent questions... then email Chorley@bbc.co.uk

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    40 mins