Rachel vs the blockers: Who will win?
An episode of the Politics At Sam and Anne's podcast, hosted by Sky News, titled "Rachel vs the blockers: Who will win?" was published on September 10, 2025 and runs 20 minutes.
September 10, 2025 ·20m · Politics At Sam and Anne's
Summary
Private concerns around the public finance black hole in Whitehall dominates the chatter, as the Chancellor aims to plug the £20-£40 billion gap ahead of the budget. Sam and Anne discuss the situation and ask: What’s the tone on the issue? What happened in Keir Starmer’s first new-look cabinet meeting? What influence is the new environment secretary having? Elsewhere, the Prime Minister welcomes the Israeli President to Downing Street as tensions escalate in the Middle East, and we check in on the state of the Labour deputy leadership race.
Episode Description
Sam and Anne discuss the situation and ask:
- What’s the tone on the issue?
- What happened in Keir Starmer’s first new-look cabinet meeting?
- What influence is the new environment secretary having?
Elsewhere, the Prime Minister welcomes the Israeli President to Downing Street as tensions escalate in the Middle East, and we check in on the state of the Labour deputy leadership race.
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