Best Labour Migration Podcasts (2025)

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Nigel Farage issues chilling warning - 'The state can control every aspect of your life' 39:36

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‘The state can control every aspect of your life.’ Nigel Farage warns against digital IDs, reflecting on the Covid vaccine passport that created a 'two-tier society', saying he is ‘deadly against’ them. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Is Andy Burnham Really Going To Challenge Keir Starmer? 39:55

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Today, Andy Burnham has said he’s ready to support the Prime Minister and the government in forming a “proper plan to beat Reform”. His latest comments follow several interviews over the last few days which have been taken as a sign that he might be interested in challenging Sir Keir Starmer for labour party leadership and Prime Minister. Adam is j…

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‘We’ve taken our progressive voters for granted’: Labour ex-minister 29:56

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John Harris is joined by the Labour MP Lucy Powell, a former cabinet minister who is a running for deputy leadership of the party, to discuss why the government is failing to stem the surge in support for Reform and whether a change in tactics could help Keir Starmer take on Nigel Farage. Plus, how certain is the prime minister’s future? And how wo…

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Escaping Gaza City, while reporting on its destruction 27:59

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Malak A Tantesh on fleeing the Israeli ground offensive in Gaza and becoming a reporter in the most dangerous place on Earth for journalists. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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Russia’s next invasion could come via the ballot box 32:32

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A geopolitical battle between Russia and the EU will unfold this Sunday as Moldovans vote in a pivotal parliamentary election. The result could steer the country closer to the EU, or back towards Moscow. With Russia accused of bribery and vote rigging to sway the outcome in its favour, which path will Moldova choose? This podcast was brought to you…

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Has Trump Changed His Mind On Ukraine? 37:21

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Today, Russia has reacted to comments from Donald Trump claiming that Russia is a “paper tiger”, whose weak economy leaves them exposed to a Ukrainian counter offensive retaking all of their lost territory. It’s a huge shift from the president, but how seriously can we take his words? Catriona Perry and Vitaly Shevchenko join Adam to answer that qu…

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Europe is ‘Going to Hell’ | Nigel Farage PRAISES Donald Trump for warning UN on migration crisis 38:26

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‘As ever with Donald Trump, you might think he goes over the top, but he always has a point.’ Reform UK Leader Nigel Farage praises Donald Trump’s speech to the UN, emphasising the topic of mass migration following claims European countries are ‘going to hell’. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Russia’s high-risk game in Nato skies 23:38

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Over the past two weeks, Russian drones and jets have entered the airspace of several European countries. Dan Sabbagh discusses the escalation along the Nato-Russia border. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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INVESTIGATION: The charity recommending ‘abortion reversal pills’ to vulnerable women 35:01

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An undercover Times investigation reveals how US-inspired Christian activists are running services across the UK, offering pro-life advice to those looking for impartial support. They also recommend exploring an ‘abortion reversal pill’, against national guidelines. So who are these groups, and what is their real mission? This podcast was brought t…

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Davey v Farage 41:09

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Today, Ed Davey has vowed to lead the fight against Nigel Farage in his speech to the Liberal Democrat Conference. Davey argued that the Lib Dems had a "moral responsibility" to challenge Reform and urged his party to embrace patriotism to speak for "Britain's decent silent majority". Adam speaks to Chris from the conference in Bournemouth, and als…

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Does Labour’s new home secretary signal a harder line on immigration? 28:36

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Shabana Mahmood is already making headlines in her new role. But who is she and what motivates her?. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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Has America turned its back on science? 34:23

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President Trump has publicly linked the use of Tylenol, or paracetamol, during pregnancy to an increased risk of autism, despite experts saying the connection is unproven. The extraordinary announcement came after months of dramatic changes at US public health bodies, spearheaded by the health secretary and vaccine sceptic Robert F Kennedy Jr. So, …

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What Has Changed After UK Recognises Palestine? 39:47

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Today, what does recognising a Palestinian state actually mean? More countries are preparing to join the UK, Canada and Australia in recognising Palestine as a state as world leaders meet in New York for the United Nations. Israeli PM Benjamin Netanyahu has said recognition gives "a huge reward to terrorism" - he also says a Palestinian state "will…

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What does the UK recognising Palestinian statehood really mean? 25:56

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Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss the UK’s recognition of Palestine as a state. With the US and Israel criticising the move, what will it mean for the war in Gaza, and for diplomacy? Plus, what do we know about the split at the top of Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana’s new leftwing party? And Pippa has the latest from the Liberal Democrat confer…

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What happens when you stop weight loss jabs? 26:48

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Science editor Ian Sample talks through the dilemma facing more than a million people in the UK as the cost of the jabs jumps. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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Is the UN useless? 28:02

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The UK, Australia and Canada have formally recognised Palestine as a state ahead of high level meetings at the 80th session of the UN General Assembly this week. But as the votes and debates continue, little seems to change outside the diplomatic bubble. We discuss with a former Deputy Secretary-General of the UN what relevance the organisation sti…

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Why is the UK Recognising a Palestinian State Now? 33:29

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Today, we look at what Sir Keir Starmer’s promise to recognise a Palestinian state means. Laura and Paddy are joined by political correspondent Joe Pike to discuss the arguments for and against the move. And we discuss the Liberal Democrat’s party conference, and whether Ed Davey’s stunts are playing well with voters and members. You can take part …

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Robert Redford: Hollywood's Golden Boy - the Sunday Story 28:21

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With his looks, charisma and string of hits, Robert Redford, who died this week, was the face of Hollywood cinema in the 1970's. But he was so much more than a pretty face, and quickly moved into directing and producing awards winning films, before pivoting to focus on what really mattered to him: the Sundance Film Festival, to support independent …

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Russian Warplanes Breach Nato Airspace 23:17

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Today, we look at whether Russia is deliberately testing Nato, after three Russian fighter jets flew into Estonia’s airspace. Ukraine Correspondent James Waterhouse joins Laura and Paddy from Kyiv to discuss the how Europe is responding. Laura and Paddy also discuss an early rift in the leadership of Your Party, the new political party set up by fo…

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The Story presents: Planet Hope - Omacha, ‘the dolphin who became a man’ 31:53

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This is Planet Hope, a podcast from The Times and The Sunday Times in paid partnership with Rolex and its Perpetual Planet Initiative. Each episode is hosted by The Story released as a bonus weekly series on Saturdays. Deep in the Amazon, the mysterious pink river dolphins are under threat from pollution, mining, and habitat loss. Marine biologist …

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SHOCKING: Labour minister BACKS tolerating use of Sharia courts in UK as part of 'British values' 38:02

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Reform UK MP Sarah Pochin has called for a ban on sharia courts in the UK, which a Labour minister dismissed, arguing their use, alongside practices belonging to other religions in the UK are part of 'British values'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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Nigel Farage BITES BACK at ex-Labour Secretary amid Raise the Colours movement across UK 39:22

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'What's wrong with Englishness?' Watch as Nigel Farage bites back at former Defence Secretary Geoff Hoon in an intense clash over the use of the St George's flag. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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EXCLUSIVE: Lucy Connolly reveals all in brutally honest interview with Nigel Farage 44:57

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Nigel Farage sits down with Lucy Connolly for her most revealing and heartfelt interview yet. Speaking to Nigel Farage, Mrs Connolly described the 'sheer panic' that led her to post the message following the murder of three young girls in Southport in July 2024. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Leo Varadkar on Brexit, Boris Johnson & Coming Out 43:34

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Today, Adam sits down with former Irish Taoiseach Leo Varadkar to discuss his time in office, how he became the leader of Ireland and his new book Speaking My Mind. You can take part in the Newscast census here - https://bbc.in/newscastcensus You can now listen to Newscast on a smart speaker. If you want to listen, just say "Ask BBC Sounds to play …

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Beth asks Trump about Mandelson and Epstein 30:08

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Starmer and Trump meet at Chequers and the world's eyes are on them. So why did Trump say he doesn't know Peter Mandelson? The UK's former ambassador to Washington who was sacked last week? And what did Trump mean when he said that Putin had "let him down"? To match the occasion - a special episode of Electoral Dysfunction and Trump100, a Sky News …

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Why Britain recognising Palestine matters 34:04

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What is motivating the UK’s imminent recognition of Palestine? With Arab Barghouthi and Patrick Wintour. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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The killing of Agnes Wanjiru: British soldier faces extradition over alleged murder in Kenya 30:28

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Thirteen years after her body was discovered floating in the septic tank of a hotel in Kenya, an arrest warrant has been issued for a former British soldier over the alleged murder of 21-year-old Agnes Wanjiru. If extradited, it would be the first time a British soldier is sent to face such a charge on foreign soil - and follows years of dogged inv…

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Trump's State Visit: The President and Starmer Agree To Disagree 30:26

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Today, Donald Trump and Sir Keir Starmer faced questions from the press on everything from Gaza to Lord Mandelson. The press conference at the PM's country residence Chequers, lasted just under an hour. After a difficult few weeks today was seen as the moment of most jeopardy for the Prime Minister, so faced with the press, did the two men avoid fl…

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S4 E1 Raiding Sanctuary 35:23

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When anti-immigration raids intensified in the USA after Trump’s return to the presidency, it left many wondering: how could this happen in places like LA, ostensibly a “Sanctuary City”? What, in fact, are sanctuary cities? Launching our new series on the role of borders and migration in the roll out of Donald Trump’s MAGA project, Rachel Humphris,…

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The downfall of Jair Bolsonaro 31:56

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Former Brazil President Jair Bolsonaro has been handed a 27-year sentence for an attempted coup – is there any way his political career can continue? Tom Phillips reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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State banquets and street protests: Trump in the UK 31:34

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The US President's state visit to the UK is marked by royal pageantry, political tension, and public protest. But what could the UK gain from it? And what are the potential pitfalls lurking for Keir Starmer? This podcast was brought to you thanks to the support of readers of The Times and The Sunday Times. Subscribe today: http://thetimes.com/thest…

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Trump’s State Visit: King Charles's Royal Reception 36:51

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Today, King Charles has rolled out the red carpet for President Trump at Windsor Castle on his second state visit to the UK. BBC Senior Royal Correspondent Daniela Relph and Chief North America correspondent Gary O’Donoghue join Adam to explore all the pomp and ceremony and what both nations want to get out of this vist. Plus, the government has an…

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Trump on tour: pomp, pageantry and politics 29:20

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Donald Trump is back on UK soil for his ‘unprecedented’ second state visit. Will the US president’s trip help to distract from Keir Starmer’s challenges at home? Or could it leave the prime minister even more exposed? Kiran Stacey asks the columnist and Politics Weekly America host, Jonathan Freedland Send your thoughts and questions to politicswee…

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The US on the edge after Charlie Kirk’s killing 33:12

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The killing of the rightwing activist and podcaster has left the US reeling. Yet President Trump and his supporters are a long way from calling for calm. Ed Pilkington reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian

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INVESTIGATION: The 9/11 suspect - part 3 38:13

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In the years since Omar al-Bayoumi was released by British police, new evidence has come to light which was not shared with the officers carrying out his interrogation. Today, he stands accused of being a Saudi agent who helped the terrorists who carried out 9/11, something he has always denied. This is part three of a three-part special investigat…

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Israel Committing Genocide in Gaza Says UN Commission 35:10

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Today, a United Nations commission of inquiry has said that Israel has committed genocide against Palestinians in Gaza. A new report says there are reasonable grounds to conclude that four of the five genocidal acts defined under international law have been carried out since the start of the war with Hamas in 2023. Israel's foreign ministry said it…

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Prince Harry TORCHED by Tom Bower in ruthless verdict of Sussexes after Duke defends memoir Spare 39:52

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'Prince Harry and Meghan have done more in the last five years to destroy the royal family than anyone has over the past hundreds of years!' Royal Biographer Tom Bower has ripped into the Sussexes after the Duke has denied he used his memoir, Spare, to 'air dirty laundry'. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.…

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Youth on the move 4:21

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Send us a text In Monday's Kathmandu Post I read short bios of two of the 19 protesters killed by police in the GenZ demonstration one week ago. Both were from Nepal's Far West — Deepak Singh Saud was from Baitadi district, Subas Bohara from Bajhang. Deepak was 18, Subas 21. I send my condolences to their loved ones. As you probably know by now, th…

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On the ground with Tommy Robinson’s new supporters 37:30

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Who showed up for the biggest far-right rally in British history? Ben Quinn reports. Help support our independent journalism at theguardian.com/infocusBy The Guardian