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Matt Chorley

Matt Chorley brings you big political guests, the key news of the day, and your views on the issues that matter to you.

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  1. 5

    Mixed Grill

    Matt is joined by an MP and a peer for another edition of the House Mix. Plus All the Small Things and pumpkins. Text 85058 (charged at your standard message rate)

  2. 4

    Just Giving?

    Matt discusses the rules around party donations, plus MPs who run and another Americast Q&A. Text 85058 (charged at your standard message rate)

  3. 3

    Assisted dying vote

    Matt hears from MPs after the latest vote on the Assisted dying bill.

  4. 2

    Wag the Dog

    Matt explores the most important Commons vote ever, takes another Spin Class and attends Parliament's dog of the year contest. Text 85058 (charged at your standard message rate)

  5. 1

    Bond Villains

    Matt asks who are the villains of the Bond Markets and takes Cody Dahler to PMQs. Plus chat about UK farming and social class. Text 85058 (charged at your standard message rate)

  6. 0

    Severn Heaven

    Matt discusses sanctions, the politics of ancient Rome and 60 years of the Severn Bridge. Plus All the Small Things. Text 85058 (charged at your standard message rate)

  7. -1

    Growth Mindset

    Matt speaks to Shadow Chancellor Andrew Griffith about John Healey's economic plan. Plus Americast, German elections and melons. Text 85058 (charged at your standard message rate)

  8. -2

    Live from the Reform UK conference

    Matt speaks to politicians and party members who have gathered in Birmingham for the Reform UK party conference. Text 85058 (charged at your standard message rate)

  9. -3

    Conference Calls

    Matt finds out how to organise a party conference, hosts another Spin Class and explores the joy of point-scoring. Text 85058 (charged at your standard message rate)

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    02/09/2026

    Hacker T Dog watches Andy Burnham's first PMQs and the Poll Position team summarise public opinion on politics.

  11. -5

    With Gordon Smart

    Gordon Smart brings you big political guests, the key news of the day, and your views on the issues that matter to you. Text 85058 (charged at your standard message rate)

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    14/08/2026

    Matt Chorley brings you big political guests, the key news of the day, and your views on the issues that matter to you. Text 85058 (charged at your standard message rate)

  13. -7

    Bullseye!

    Matt Chorley brings you big political guests, the key news of the day, and your views on the issues that matter to you. Text 85058 (charged at your standard message rate)

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    12/08/2026

    Matt Chorley brings you big political guests, the key news of the day, and your views on the issues that matter to you. Text 85058 (charged at your standard message rate)

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    11/08/2026

    Matt Chorley brings you big political guests, the key news of the day, and your views on the issues that matter to you. Text 85058 (charged at your standard message rate)

  16. -10

    Education Secretary Lucy Powell

    Lucy Powell speaks to Matt in her first interview as Education Secretary and David Dimbleby discusses the USA since 1945.

  17. -11

    A Political Odyssey

    Matt discusses social care and air conditioning. Plus an Americast Q&A and political dogs v cats. Text 85058 (charged at your standard message rate)

  18. -12

    Cleggmania redux

    Sir Nick Clegg talks to Matt about Andy Burnham's political priorities and why he thinks wealth creators are feeling politically homeless.

  19. -13

    Angela Rayner in the house

    Angela Rayner talks to Matt about her resignation, political comeback and council house building ambitions.

  20. -14

    We need a bigger vote

    Matt speaks to a focus group of voters from the UK's largest ever by-election and Henry Zeffman answers your questions. Text 85058 (charged at your standard message rate)

  21. -15

    Trophy Cabinet

    Matt explores who is in and out of Andy Burnham's new cabinet. Plus All the Small Things.

  22. -16

    Andy Burnham becomes PM

    Matt presents a special show from Downing Street as Andy Burnham replaces Keir Starmer as Prime Minister. Text 85058 (charged at your standard message rate)

  23. -17

    Tapped Out?

    Nick Eardley sits in with big political guests, the key news of the day, and your views on the issues that matter to you. Text 85058 (charged at your standard message rate).

  24. -18

    One Last Spin

    Matt hosts a special Spin Class on the transfer of power as Keir Starmer's time as PM nears the end. Text 85058 (charged at your standard message rate)

  25. -19

    From Brexit to Burnham

    Matt asks if Andy Burnham will be challenged for the job of PM. Plus the impact of Brexit ten years on & All the Small Things. Text 85058 (charged at your standard message rate)

  26. -20

    Keir Starmer Resigns

    Matt is back on Downing Street for reaction to Keir Starmer's resignation. Text 85058 (charged at your standard message rate)

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    Coronation Street

    Matt's back on Downing Street to discuss what Andy Burnham's win in the Makerfield by-election means for Labour. Text 85058 (charged at your standard message rate)

  28. -22

    A Winning Campaign

    Matt takes Rugby World Cup winner Maggie Alphonsi to PMQs & Henry Zeffman is on by-election watch. Plus some football loving MPs. Text 85058 (charged at your standard message rate)

  29. -23

    Eton Mess

    Matt hosts the ex-MPs panel and looks at the princes and PMs who went to Eton. Plus All the Small Things. Text 85058 (charged at your standard message rate)

  30. -24

    Anti Social Media

    Matt Chorley brings you big political guests, the key news of the day, and your views on the issues that matter to you. Text 85058 (charged at your standard message rate)

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    12/06/2026

    Matt Chorley brings you big political guests, the key news of the day, and your views on the issues that matter to you. Text 85058 (charged at your standard message rate)

  32. -26

    John Healey resigns.

    Matt gets reaction to John Healey's resignation as Defence Secretary. Text 85058 (charged at your standard message rate)

  33. -27

    Show Me the Money

    Matt takes Phil Wang to PMQs and finds out what really happens in the Bank of England. Plus the politics of the World Cup groups. Text 85058 (charged at your standard message rate)

  34. -28

    Howard's Way

    Matt speaks to former Tory leader Michael Howard. Plus how to spot A.I. fakery, more football cliches and All The Small Things. Text 85058 (charged at your standard message rate)

  35. -29

    Political Footballs

    When politicians use football cliches, the Monday journo panel, plus an Americast Q&A. Text 85058 (charged at your standard message rate)

  36. -30

    Shear Class

    Matt speaks to comedy legend Harry Shearer about his new project, hosts the weekly quiz and digs into the politics of farming. Text 85058 (charged at your standard message rate)

  37. -31

    28 Days Later

    Matt looks at the fallout from May's elections four weeks on. Plus Spin Class and chat about the summer. Text 85058 (charged at your standard message rate)

  38. -32

    Not the Two O'Clock News

    Matt takes legendary TV producer John Lloyd to PMQs and explores the world of Hansard. Plus is having two phones ridiculous? Text 85058 (charged at your standard message rate)

  39. -33

    The Bigger They Are

    Matt goes on a visit to Big Ben, chats about the elections with Chris Mason and hears your entries for "All the Small Things". Text 85058 (charged at your standard message rate)

  40. -34

    Primed and Ready

    Matt gets an election primer ahead of Thursday's votes in England, Scotland and Wales. Also, more on the Somerset Dragon. Text 85058 (charged at your standard message rate)

  41. -35

    01/05/2026

    Matt Chorley speaks to Sir John Major about his time as PM and his thoughts on modern politics. Text 85058 (charged at your standard message rate)

  42. -36

    The Art of War

    Matt discusses if our MPs can learn anything from Sun Tzu's "Art of War", plus Spin Class and the end of hereditary peers. Text 85058 (charged at your standard message rate)

  43. -37

    Morgan a Feeling

    Matt discusses Morgan McSweeney's committee appearance, the King's trip to the USA and the "small things" that wind you up. Text 85058 (charged at your standard message rate)

  44. -38

    Pressure is a Privilege

    Matt discusses calls for the PM to face the Privileges Committee with Alan Johnson. Plus an Americast Q&A and Fantasy Politics. Text 85058 (charged at your standard message rate)

  45. -39

    Write the theme tune, sing the theme tune

    Matt Chorley hears from the composer of theme tunes including BBC News and Panorama, plus the politics of names

  46. -40

    The Putin Problem

    Matt discusses how the West should tackle Putin with Fiona Hill. Plus Spin Class and how to tell when a PM's time is up. Text 85058 (charged at your standard message rate)

  47. -41

    Something Completely Different

    Matt chats to Sir Michael Palin about statues, discusses vetting with Sir Iain Duncan Smith and takes Patterson Joseph to PMQs. Text 85058 (charged at your standard message rate)

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ABOUT THIS SHOW

Matt Chorley brings you big political guests, the key news of the day, and your views on the issues that matter to you.

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