Podcasts by Sophy Ridge On Sunday
Sky News’ Sophy Ridge with her agenda-setting political interviews - and analysis of what the guests have had to say.
Every week, Sophy speaks to the biggest names in politics and then invites correspondents and commentators into her studio to debrief on the main stories.
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Sophy hands over Sunday baton | Tony Blair&Kemi Badenoch from 2023-07-16T14:05:01
It's Sophy Ridge's final time presenting Sophy Ridge on Sunday, but she doesn't go quietly.
On this week's episode she interviews former Prime Minister Tony Blair and business secretary...
Yes to trees, not tree-huggers | Rachel Reeves and Victoria Atkins from 2023-07-09T12:39:32
She could be the most powerful woman in Britain if the election goes her way. Joining Sophy on the podcast is the shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves, who explains more about her vision for Britain, an...
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NHS strikes and the 'complicated' issue of teacher pay rises | Steve Barclay and Bridget Phillipson from 2023-07-02T10:02:34
Host Sophy Ridge interviews Health Secretary Steve Barclay, who has criticised junior doctors, accusing them of "walking away" from talks over pay and conditions.
For teachers, Labour's...
Inflation, interest, and independence | John Glen, Lisa Nandy, and Humza Yousaf from 2023-06-25T15:11:13
With the Bank of England trying to bring down inflation, interest is now at 5%, its highest rate since April 2008.
The Government is now urging people to "hold their nerve", as Rishi Sun...
'Terrible': Ministers react to lockdown party video | Michael Gove and Anas Sarwar from 2023-06-18T12:05:01
Levelling Up Secretary Michael Gove has called a new leaked partygate video "terrible" - and says the fact the event went ahead is "indefensible".
The footage appears to show Tory staff...
'The world has moved on from Boris Johnson' | Grant Shapps, Guto Harri, and Pat McFadden from 2023-06-11T10:28:33
After an explosive weekend, former Prime Minister Boris Johnson has resigned as an MP, taking supporters Nadine Dorries and Nigel Adams with him in exiting the Commons, with whispers that more may ...
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Boris Johnson, small boats and unacceptable behaviour claims | Robert Jenrick and Jonathan Reynolds from 2023-06-04T11:43:19
MPs return to parliament this week after recess amid some headache headlines for the government surrounding the COVID inquiry and Boris Johnson's WhatsApp messages when he was prime minister.
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Suella Braverman’s speeding row | Thérèse Coffey and Andy Street from 2023-05-21T11:35:01
As Home Secretary Suella Braverman faces criticism over claims she asked civil servants to help her avoid completing a driving awareness course alongside other motorists, the Prime Minister i...
Local election results, Brexit and nurses' pay | Grant Shapps, Jacob Rees-Mogg and Jonathan Reynolds from 2023-05-14T11:50:01
The fallout from local election results, where the Conservatives lost more than 1,000 councillors and 49 councils, is hitting home for the Tories as Rishi Sunak faces criticism from his own party. ...
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Local elections and policing coronation protests | Wes Streeting, Lucy Frazer and Daisy Cooper from 2023-05-07T11:45:52
The Tories suffering a “hammering” in the local elections, losing more than 1,000 councillors and 49 councils. Sky News analysis also suggested Labour would become the largest party in Westminster ...
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Local Elections, attack ads and AI | Keir Starmer and Mark Harper from 2023-04-30T10:51:50
As campaigning ahead of this week’s local elections in England ramps up, so is the expectation management from both Labour and the Conservatives.
Transport Secretary Mark Harper says his...
Raab's bullying report and the local elections | Oliver Dowden and Ed Davey from 2023-04-23T11:35:01
Days after former deputy prime minister Dominic Raab's resignation, Sophy Ridge talks to the new man in the job, Oliver Dowden.
They discuss if he believes Dominic Raab is a bully, the u...
Labour party adverts and NHS strike deals | Greg Hands and Wes Streeting from 2023-04-16T12:20:01
Chairman of the Conservative Party Greg Hands admitted the party could lose 1,000 seats at the forthcoming local elections on May 4. Speaking to presenter Trevor Phillips on Sophy Ridge on Sunday, ...
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Planes, ports, and paternity | Suella Braverman, Lisa Nandy, and Guy Opperman from 2023-04-02T12:04:01
It's been a busy few weeks for the Home Secretary Suella Braverman.
There's been the damning report into London's Metropolitan Police, questions over the Government's plans to reduce cro...
Anti-social behaviour, ‘laughing gas’ ban plus Matt Hancock | Michael Gove and Lucy Powell from 2023-03-26T12:40:01
On the Sophy Ridge on Sunday podcast, Sophy speaks to levelling up secretary Michael Gove about measures to tackle anti-social behaviour, banning nitrous oxide - widely known as laughing gas - and ...
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Rwanda policy, strike deals and Boris Johnson | Oliver Dowden and Miguel Berger from 2023-03-19T12:45:02
After the government said it was working on starting its deportation flights to Rwanda by the summer, Sophy Ridge speaks to Oliver Dowden, chancellor of the duchy of Lancaster, about ministers' pla...
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Spring Budget, Scottish leadership race and Gary Lineker | Jeremy Hunt, Rachel Reeves, and Ash Regan from 2023-03-12T13:00:02
Despite a big week in politics looming, the row over Gary Lineker’s controversial tweet and subsequently stepping back from presenting Match of the Day is dominating headlines this weekend.
The small boats plan and the Northern Ireland deal | Chris Heaton-Harris and Lord Dannatt from 2023-03-05T13:52:03
New small boat crossings legislation will be “very black and white”, the Northern Ireland secretary Chris Heaton-Harris has said.
Speaking to podcast host Sophy Ridge, he said the new l...
Northern Ireland Protocol latest | Dominic Raab, Mark Francois and US Senator Bernie Sanders from 2023-02-26T13:20:39
Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab reckons the government is on the 'cusp' of an agreement to change the Northern Ireland protocol - the agreement, negotiated during Brexit talks, which allows good...
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Not So Quiet On the Northern Irish Front | Penny Mordaunt, Yvette Cooper, Lord Peter Mandelson, and Naomi Long from 2023-02-19T14:08:11
But, just as Westminster had thought Boris Johnson was out of the picture, sources tell Sky News he thinks it would be a "great mistake drop the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill", controversial legis...
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Tax, international aid and the loan that keeps attracting interest| Andrew Mitchell, John Nicholson and John Redwood from 2023-02-12T13:10:01
As the death toll from the earthquake in Syria and Turkey continues to rise, Development Minister Andrew Mitchell defends the governments cuts to the international aid budget as Conservative MP Joh...
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Liz Truss comeback | Grant Shapps, Jonathan Reynolds and Alicia Kearns from 2023-02-05T13:05:29
Liz Truss has broken her silence after resigning, becoming the shortest serving prime minister in UK history. In a 4,000 word essay, the former PM defended her controversial economic policies and s...
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Nadhim Zahawi is sacked from 2023-01-29T12:05:24
Nadhim Zahawi has been sacked as Tory party chairman after an ethics inquiry into the handling of his tax affairs found a "serious breach" of the ministerial code.
On the podcast, Sophy...
"You're the journalist not me." | James Cleverly and Sharon Graham from 2023-01-22T13:18:04
The foreign secretary, James Cleverly, avoids answering questions on the latest 'sleaze' allegations to hit the Conservative Party – from Boris Johnson’s £800,000 loan to Party chair and former Cha...
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What next for strikes? | Mark Harper, Peter Kyle and Dr Philip Banfield from 2023-01-15T14:05:01
As further strikes take place across the country this week, the Royal College of Nursing has threatened its biggest walkout in England next month unless talks with the government progress soon.
"The NHS is on its face" | The Westminster Accounts and Sir Keir Starmer from 2023-01-08T13:59:52
How much does your MP earn, on top of their salary, and where does the money come from?
For years, many stories have come out of Westminster that have seen MPs wrestling with money - the...
Winter strikes: James Cleverly, Wes Streeting and Dr Emma Runswick from 2022-12-11T14:15:02
“More people will die” this winter due to strikes, Dr Emma Runswick, the deputy chair of the British Medical Association council, has warned.
James Cleverly, the foreign secretary, sa...
December strikes, migrant crossings | Nadhim Zahawi and Miguel Berger from 2022-12-04T11:58:38
The government could use the army to help ease the disruptions caused by possible public sector strikes, Conservative Party Chairman Nadhim Zahawi told Sky’s Sophy Ridge.
Sophy is join...
Strikes, immigration and I’m A Celebrity | Mark Harper and Lisa Nandy from 2022-11-27T12:45:38
Sophy Ridge with some of the week's biggest political interviews – plus, analysis of what her guests have had to say.
This week she interviews Transport Secretary Mark Harper who is quiz...
NHS, Swiss-style EU relations, housing | Steve Barclay, Jonathan Ashworth, Kwajo Tweneboa from 2022-11-20T12:15:01
Sophy Ridge with some of the week's biggest political interviews – plus, analysis of what her guests have had to say.
Sophy speaks to Health Secretary Steve Barclay about the planned st...
The Autumn Statement | Chancellor Jeremy Hunt and Simon Clarke from 2022-11-13T12:30:02
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt promises "we’re all going to be paying a bit more tax" ahead of his autumn statement but promises his budget statement "won’t just be bad news".
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Oliver Dowden on Rishi Sunak's leadership | Paul Blomfield on assisted dying from 2022-11-06T16:20:01
The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Oliver Dowden, on the economy, threat of strikes and new Cabinet Office minister Sir Gavin Williamson facing bullying claims.
Plus, Labour MP P...
Rishi Sunak’s first week | Michael Gove, Yvette Cooper, and Inna Sovsun from 2022-10-30T11:57:52
Levelling Up Secretary, Michael Gove, has apologised for the Tories installing Liz Truss as leader. "We made a mistake. We took the wrong turn," he tells Sophy Ridge.
Also, Labour's sh...
Rishi v Penny…v Boris? | Steve Baker, Chris Heaton-Harris, and Damian Green from 2022-10-23T12:32:34
Liz Truss is out of Number 10 – and by next Sunday, we’ll have a completely new Prime Minister in her place. Will Rishi Sunak head back to Downing Street? Does Penny Mordaunt have a shot instead? A...
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"Treated the country as laboratory mice" | Robert Halfon and Andrew Griffith from 2022-10-16T10:40:01
Conservative MP Robert Halfon tells Sophy Ridge that some in the Conservative Party have looked like "libertarian jihadists" over the past few weeks and have treated the country "like laboratory mi...
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Winter is coming | Nadhim Zahawi, Jonathan Ashworth, and Angus Robertson from 2022-10-09T12:51:03
After a bruising few weeks for Liz Truss, and warnings that Britain may face blackouts this winter, Trevor Phillips steps in for this week's Sophy Ridge on Sunday podcast.
On this episod...
Conservative Party Conference: Jake Berry, Andy Street and Mel Stride from 2022-10-02T11:59:56
The Sophy Ridge on Sunday podcast comes from Birmingham this week, where the Conservative's party conference is taking place.
On this episode, Sophy is joined by our politi...
Labour Party Conference: Ed Miliband, Andy Burnham, RMT and Unison from 2022-09-25T12:50:57
The Sophy Ridge on Sunday podcast comes from Liverpool this week, where Labour’s party conference is taking place.
On this episode, Sophy is joined by our political correspondent Liz ...
The day before a new PM | Nicola Sturgeon, Philip Hammond, Edward Lister from 2022-09-04T11:51:18
Sophy Ridge is back after the summer recess to a busy week in politics, interviewing Scottish First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, former chancellor Philip Hammond, and former adviser to Boris Johnson L...
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Race to replace Boris Johnson | Dominic Raab, Sir Iain Duncan Smith and Lee Rowley from 2022-07-17T12:30:02
Tory leadership debates got underway this week, as the race to become the next prime minister sees five candidates battle it out – Rishi Sunak, Liz Truss, Penny Mordaunt, Kemi Badenoch and Tom Tuge...
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Conservative leadership contest: Grant Shapps, Tom Tugendhat&Jeremy Hunt from 2022-07-10T11:30:02
Interviews with three Conservative leadership hopefuls: Transport Secretary Grant Shapps, Chair of the Foreign Affairs Committee Tom Tugendhat and former Health Secretary Jeremy Hunt. Sophy and tea...
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Strike strife | Grant Shapps&Mick Lynch from 2022-06-19T10:50:02
Interviews with Transport Secretary Grant Shapps and RMT union General Secretary Mick Lynch. This week we’re focusing on the nationwide train strikes that will see mass disruption as railway worker...
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Brandon Lewis, Mick Lynch&Kira Rudik from 2022-05-29T11:10:02
Interviews with Northern Ireland Secretary Brandon Lewis, RMT trade union general secretary Mick Lynch and Ukrainian MP Kira Rudik. There are discussions about the Prime Minister’s future following...
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Nadhim Zahawi and Ukrainian MP Lisa Yasko from 2022-05-22T11:00:02
Interviews with Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi and Ukrainian MP Lisa Yasko. Sophy and Scott talk through discussions over Sue Gray’s Partygate report, the cost of living crisis and a very powerf...
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A Eurovision of the future for the Protocol from 2022-05-15T11:00:02
Interviews with Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng, Shadow Climate Change Secretary & former Labour leader Ed Miliband and Irish Foreign Minister Simon Coveney. Sophy and Scott talk through discussi...
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After elections across the UK from 2022-05-08T11:00:02
Post-election interviews with Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab, Labour’s Lisa Nandy and Lib Dem Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper. There are discussions of local elections across Great Britain plus the ...
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Pre-election special: Keir Starmer, Nicola Sturgeon&Kwasi Kwarteng from 2022-05-01T11:30:06
A pre-election special featuring interviews with Labour leader Keir Starmer, First Minister of Scotland and SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon and the Business Secretary Kwasi Kwarteng. There's discussions...
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Exclusive interview with trans MP Jamie Wallis from 2022-04-24T12:00:04
The Conservative MP, who came out as trans, talks exclusively to Sky’s Sophy Ridge about the start of his transition process. Jamie Wallis, who represents Bridgend, also discusses the support he's ...
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Ukraine horrors | Grant Shapps, Alicia Kearns&Andriy Klepikov from 2022-04-03T12:30:03
With shocking reports from parts of Ukraine where Russian troops have withdrawn Sophy and team have an interview with the Transport Secretary Grant Shapps – who also defends the government’s record...
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Nadhim Zahawi, Jonathan Ashworth&Maria Mezentseva from 2022-03-27T12:05:02
As the war in Ukraine enters its second month Sophy and team have interviews focused on the big topics at home and overseas. Education Secretary Nadhim Zahawi delicately responds to President Biden...
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We're back | Rishi Sunak&Olga Stefanishyna from 2022-03-20T12:18:40
Sophy and team are back to discuss her interview with Chancellor Rishi Sunak, who says sanctions against Russia "are not cost free for us" and that he "can't pretend I can completely protect people...
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Indian (variant) summer | Matt Hancock, Sir Mark Walport&Prof Adam Finn from 2021-05-16T13:18:12
Health Secretary Matt Hancock says if the Indian variant is 50% more transmissible than the Kent variant, it will cause "problems" for the lockdown easing roadmap. He says local lockdowns could ret...
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Flat out of hell | Liz Truss, Jess Phillips&Bill Gates from 2021-04-25T11:34:49
International Trade Secretary Liz Truss insists the Prime Minister hasn't broken any rules around the refurbishment of his Downing Street flat. Labour's Jess Phillips calls for a full investigation...
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Independence and interdependence | Nicola Sturgeon&John Kerry from 2021-04-18T13:22:03
SNP leader Nicola Sturgeon defends her record on education, health and drug deaths. She calls out Alex Salmond for his "contemptuous" attitude to voters. U.S. Climate Envoy John Kerry says the cons...
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What will Alba mean for Scotland? | Douglas Ross&Kenny MacAskill from 2021-03-28T13:18:18
Sophy and her team discuss what Alex Salmond's new party 'Alba' will mean for the Scottish elections in May. Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross says it poses a serious threat to the Union. K...
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Holding out for a holiday? | Ben Wallace&Steve Baker from 2021-03-21T12:34:02
Defence Secretary Ben Wallace says we “can’t be deaf and blind” to rising coronavirus cases abroad, insisting progress made by the UK’s vaccination programme can’t be put at risk.
He says it’...
Schools back till summer? | Williamson, Spielman, Nandy&Black from 2021-03-07T14:09:44
Education Secretary Gavin Williamson says the government is considering longer school days and shorter holidays to help children catch up. Ofsted chief Amanda Spielman warns against the idea. Willi...
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What will be in the Budget? | Rishi Sunak&Anneliese Dodds from 2021-02-28T13:03:18
Chancellor Rishi Sunak strongly hints that the furlough scheme and other coronavirus support will be extended in the Budget. He refuses to deny he told Conservative colleagues that he plans to rais...
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Roadmap to freedom? | Hancock, Starmer, Hague&McDonnell from 2021-02-21T14:22:45
Health Secretary Matt Hancock lays out the government's new vaccine target. He says the lockdown easing roadmap will be "cautious" and "indicative". Keir Starmer says all children should return to ...
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Staggering back to school | Dominic Raab&Prof Tim Spector from 2021-02-14T14:00:09
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab suggests schools could reopen on a staggered basis. He says the UK is "on track" to meet its mid-February vaccine target. He also says Conservative MPs are making "ar...
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Border(line) decisions | Nadhim Zahawi&Dr David Nabarro from 2021-02-07T14:55:39
Vaccines Minister Nadhim Zahawi defends the UK government's decision to only put arrivals from certain countries into hotel quarantine. He also confirms the UK will not have vaccine passports. The ...
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Continental controversy | Tony Blair&Liz Truss from 2021-01-31T15:18:20
Former Prime Minister Tony Blair slams "foolish" and "unacceptable" vaccine nationalism by the EU. He also calls for teachers to be prioritised for vaccines. International Trade Secretary Liz Truss...
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A double dose of trouble | Dominic Raab&James Comey from 2021-01-17T13:45:35
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab says the government hopes to set out plans to ease lockdown restrictions by March. He says every adult will receive an offer to be vaccinated by September. But he is ...
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NHS under pressure | Matt Hancock from 2021-01-10T14:22:24
Health Secretary Matt Hancock says the UK is "on course" to vaccinate two million people a week against coronavirus. He says annual jabs are "highly likely", and backs the police who issued two wom...
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Covid, Cummings&out of date chocolate | 2020 in review from 2020-12-20T15:13:17
Sophy looks back over the most extraordinary year in an end of year special with her producer Matt Lavender, editor Toby Sculthorp and Sky's political correspondent Kate McCann. They discuss corona...
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Deal or no deal? | Dominic Raab&Arancha Gonzalez from 2020-12-13T13:04:20
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab says there is still a "long way to go" for a post-Brexit trade deal to be done with the EU. He does, though, lay out where the UK could compromise. Spain's Foreign Mi...
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Brexit cynicism | George Eustice, Nick Thomas-Symonds&Gary Neville from 2020-12-06T13:55:35
Environment Secretary George Eustice says post-Brexit trade talks are "in a very difficult position" despite restarting in Brussels. He lays out where compromises could be found. Shadow Home Secret...
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Vote fears over Tiers | Dominic Raab and Jim McMahon from 2020-11-29T13:56:05
The government’s fighting on two fronts this week – the Prime Minister’s offering some concessions on Covid restrictions to attempt to head off a backbench rebellion AND trying to get a deal over t...
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Lonely this Christmas? | Rishi Sunak from 2020-11-22T12:34:29
Chancellor Rishi Sunak says we "will not see austerity next week" when he lays out his Spending Review. He also discusses government plans to let families see each other at Christmas, and doesn't r...
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SpAd Jobs&Spag Bog | Simon Coveney&George Eustice from 2020-11-15T13:57:12
Ireland's Foreign Minister Simon Coveney says there'll be no UK-EU trade deal if the UK government reintroduces its law-breaking legislation. Environment Secretary George Eustice says it will do ju...
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Voting: What is it good for? | Dominic Raab&Sajid Javid from 2020-11-08T13:52:52
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab struggles to say all votes should be counted in a democratic election, after President Trump claims fraud in the United States. Former Chancellor Sajid Javid explains...
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Lockdown 2.0 | Michael Gove&Sir Mark Walport from 2020-11-01T13:26:05
Michael Gove says England's second national lockdown could last more than one month. He also defends the government against accusations it has moved too slowly to bring the restrictions in. SAGE sc...
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Making a meal of it | Free school meals&Dido in trouble from 2020-10-25T13:50:22
Conservative Sir Bernard Jenkin, Labour's Rosena Allin-Khan and Children's Commissioner Anne Longfield all call for a rethink on the government's decision not to fund free school meals during the h...
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Give me a (circuit) break? | Michael Gove&Sir Jeremy Farrar from 2020-10-18T12:12:02
Cabinet Office minister Michael Gove says the government is not planning another national lockdown. He slams Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham for "posturing" over new restrictions, and raises ...
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Trouble in Scotland | Nicola Sturgeon from 2020-10-11T14:05:53
Nicola Sturgeon denies that coronavirus is out of control in Scotland, as case numbers continue to rise. The First Minister also defends the fact that only half of Scotland's daily testing capacity...
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White House, Red Alert | Trump has Covid from 2020-10-04T12:30:21
After US President Donald Trump gave an update on his battle against Covid-19, Sophy speaks to his friend Nigel Farage. Former UK Ambassador to Washington Sir Christopher Meyer says the White House...
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Rebel Rebel: How could they know? | Steve Baker&Oliver Dowden from 2020-09-27T12:02:40
Conservative MP Steve Baker lays out why he and his colleagues plan to rebel against their own government. Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden says coronavirus rules must be followed if students are to...
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A New Leader, A New Lockdown? | Sir Keir Starmer&Matt Hancock from 2020-09-20T12:53:20
Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer calls for the Prime Minister to apologise over problems with accessing tests for Covid-19. He also raises the prospect of backing a trade deal with EU, and lays out w...
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Making laws or breaking laws? | Robert Buckland from 2020-09-13T12:02:17
Lord Chancellor Robert Buckland defends the government's decision to break international law by overriding the Brexit Withdrawal Agreement. He also explains the latest moves to contain coronavirus....
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Brexit, Protests... and Dancing | Dominic Raab&Diane Abbott from 2020-09-06T11:11:13
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab says this week is "the moment of reckoning" for a trade deal between the UK and EU. He also defends new trade adviser Tony Abbott after previous comments about loweri...
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Treat them mean, keep them quarantine(d) | Dominic Raab&Tony Blair from 2020-07-26T12:36:37
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab explains why the government has reimposed quarantine for Britons returning to the UK from Spain, and why it was done with so little notice. Former Prime Minister Tony...
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Problems from abroad | Dominic Raab&Lisa Nandy from 2020-07-19T13:54:11
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab responds to calls from the family of Harry Dunn to raise his case with the US Secretary of State. He also promises an update on the UK's extradition deal with Hong Ko...
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Bestest friends | Michael Gove&Sir Richard Dearlove from 2020-07-12T12:03:55
Michael Gove says International Trade Secretary Liz Truss is one of his "bestest friends" amid rumours the UK's border will not be ready for the end of the Brexit transition period. He urges people...
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Super Saturday? | Matt Hancock&Anneliese Dodds from 2020-07-05T12:22:49
Health Secretary Matt Hancock says "very largely people have acted responsibly" after pubs, restaurants and other establishments reopened. He also says the government could fine or shut down busine...
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More guidelines than rules? | Priti Patel, Mark Drakeford&Jonathan Reynolds from 2020-06-28T13:14:49
Home Secretary Priti Patel defends the Prime Minister after Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford accuses Boris Johnson of overly-optimistic "messaging" on coronavirus. She denies Dominic Cummings' t...
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Putting the PUB in Public Health | Matt Hancock&Yotam Ottolenghi from 2020-06-21T12:05:13
Health Secretary Matt Hancock gives a strong hint that pubs and restaurants will reopen on 4 July. He defends the government's Test and Trace system and the failure to launch the NHS app. Chef Yota...
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Two metres? Too white? | Rishi Sunak, Nick Thomas-Symonds&Rose Hudson-Wilkin from 2020-06-14T12:12:05
Chancellor Rishi Sunak suggests the two-metre social distancing rule will soon be dropped as he says the government is taking a "fresh look" at it. Shadow Home Secretary Nick Thomas-Symonds underli...
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A race for answers | Matt Hancock&John Barnes from 2020-06-07T12:13:50
Health Secretary Matt Hancock says the UK is not a racist country but more "must be done" in light of the Black Lives Matter protests. He defends the diversity of the government, even though the Ca...
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Too soon to ease lockdown? | Dominic Raab&Nicola Sturgeon from 2020-05-31T11:22:34
Sophy challenges Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab on whether lockdown measures are being eased too soon in England. She also questions him about just how much he knew about Dominic Cummings’ 260 mile...
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Cummings up: A resignation? | Grant Shapps&Steve Baker from 2020-05-24T12:58:28
Sophy challenges Transport Secretary Grant Shapps on whether Dominic Cummings broke the lockdown rules he helped devise. Steve Baker becomes the first Conservative backbencher to call for Mr Cummin...
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Too good to be true? | Michael Gove&Rachel Reeves from 2020-05-17T12:32:35
Michael Gove reveals that the government has hired over 17,000 contact tracers to track coronavirus infections. He also defends the government's treatment of care homes during the pandemic. Labour'...
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Easing does it | Robert Jenrick, David Davis&Mark Drakeford from 2020-05-10T12:11:12
Communities Secretary Robert Jenrick tells Sophy that the government is adjusting its coronavirus message to encourage people to return to work. Welsh First Minister Mark Drakeford says the 'Stay a...
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Could COVID lead to age discrimination? | Grant Shapps&Ros Altmann from 2020-05-03T11:54:04
Ros Altmann warns that the government must avoid "age discrimination" as it eases the coronavirus lockdown. Transport Secretary Grant Shapps explain how public transport could be made safer as peop...
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Unlocking lockdown | Dominic Raab&Andy Burnham from 2020-04-26T12:58:08
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab says it would not be "responsible" to discuss how the lockdown could be eased at this stage of the coronavirus outbreak. He also says he will hand the reins of govern...
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Had enough of experts? | Michael Gove&Sir Jeremy Farrar from 2020-04-19T13:01:51
Michael Gove says that accusations that Boris Johnson failed to show leadership in the early stages of the coronavirus outbreak are "grotesque". He refuses to say why protective equipment was sent ...
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Apologies and forgiveness | Keir Starmer, Alok Sharma&Rose Hudson-Wilkin from 2020-04-12T12:07:07
New Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer calls on the government to apologise for the lack of protective equipment reaching the NHS frontline. Business Secretary Alok Sharma refuses to apologise, and def...
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Sunbathing sadness | Matt Hancock&Alan Johnson from 2020-04-05T11:59:24
Health Secretary Matt Hancock says that sunbathing is against the social distancing rules the government has brought in to tackle coronavirus. He also gives an update on the Prime Minister's health...
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Testing times | Michael Gove, Tony Blair&Rosena Allin-Khan from 2020-03-29T11:50:42
Michael Gove says the UK is now testing 10,000 people a day for coronavirus. But he refuses to be drawn on when lockdown measures are likely to be lifted. Former Prime Minister Tony Blair calls for...
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Clarity on coronavirus | Robert Jenrick&Jeremy Corbyn from 2020-03-22T13:17:52
Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick tells Sophy that the government will act to enforce social distancing measures to tackle coronavirus if people refuse to cooperate with official advice. Labour lead...
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Budgets, bravery and leadership bids | Rishi Sunak, Rosie Duffield&Layla Moran from 2020-03-08T12:57:36
Chancellor Rishi Sunak says that he will give the NHS "whatever it needs" to deal with coronavirus. He also outlines plans to move a fifth of Treasury workers to the north of England. Labour MP Ros...
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Containing coronavirus | Matt Hancock&John McDonnell from 2020-03-01T11:47:11
Health Secretary Matt Hancock explains the measures the government may be forced to take to tackle coronavirus. Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell on the Labour leadership race and whether Keir Starm...
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BONUS: Labour leadership debate special from 2020-02-28T08:36:21
In this bonus episode, listen to the best bits of the Sky News Labour leadership debate between Sir Keir Starmer, Lisa Nandy and Rebecca Long Bailey in Dewsbury in West Yorkshire. Sophy is joined b...
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Flood on his hands? | George Eustice, Diane Abbott&Lisa Nandy from 2020-02-23T12:53:40
Environment Secretary George Eustice defends the Prime Minister's absence in light of the widespread flooding across the UK. Shadow Home Secretary Diane Abbott questions the loyalty of Sir Keir Sta...
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Reshuffle kerfuffle | Grant Shapps&Sir Keir Starmer from 2020-02-16T12:10:49
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps says the Budget may not go ahead as planned after the Prime Minister's Cabinet reshuffle saw the Chancellor resign. Plus Sir Keir Starmer defends the party's Brexit...
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John Bercow: Bully or bullied? | Dawn Butler&Robert Jenrick from 2020-02-09T13:36:28
Labour deputy leadership candidate Dawn Butler says that if Brexit is the reason the Conservatives have not nominated John Bercow for a peerage, then that amounts to bullying of the former Speaker....
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Diverging views | Dominic Raab&Arlene Foster from 2020-02-02T12:37:09
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab explains that the government will prioritise freeing the UK from EU rules in trade negotiations with Brussels. Northern Ireland's First Minister Arlene Foster says th...
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Lords a leaving? | James Cleverly&Jess Phillips from 2020-01-19T12:36:37
Conservative Party chairman James Cleverly says the government is considering moving the House of Lords out of London. He also expresses sympathy with Prince Harry and Meghan. Plus Labour leadershi...
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Long-Bailey's long-term plan | Rebecca Long-Bailey, Brandon Lewis&Clive Lewis from 2020-01-12T13:29:47
Rebecca Long-Bailey sets out her stall for the Labour leadership, pledging to abolish the House of Lords and leaving the door firmly open to a second Scottish independence referendum. Clive Lewis a...
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Middle East headaches | Dominic Raab, Emily Thornberry&Lisa Nandy from 2020-01-05T13:41:59
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab refuses to endorse President Trump's decision to order the assassination of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani. Shadow Foreign Secretary Emily Thornberry criticises the...
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Election fallout | Michael Gove, Caroline Flint, Richard Burgon&Ian Blackford from 2019-12-15T13:04:26
Caroline Flint gives a damning assessment of the state of the Labour Party in the wake of the general election result. Richard Burgon defends Jeremy Corbyn. Michael Gove and Ian Blackford give a ta...
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Making your mind up | Boris Johnson, Jo Swinson, Nigel Farage&Jon Ashworth from 2019-12-08T13:03:02
Prime Minister Boris Johnson tells Sophy there will be no checks on goods travelling between Britain and Northern Ireland under his Brexit deal. He also lays out more detail about his immigration p...
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Reacting to terror | Jeremy Corbyn&Dominic Raab from 2019-12-01T13:02:28
Jeremy Corbyn tells Sophy that convicted terrorists should "not necessarily" have to serve their full prison sentence. He also calls for the Royal Family to be reduced in "size". Foreign Secretary ...
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The Battle for No 11 | Sajid Javid, John McDonnell&Nicola Sturgeon from 2019-11-24T13:08:28
Sajid Javid and John McDonnell describe their contrasting visions for the UK and its economy over the next five years. Nicola Sturgeon explains in detail her price for supporting a Jeremy Corbyn-le...
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An immigration nation? | Brandon Lewis&Jon Ashworth from 2019-11-17T12:49:07
Security Minister Brandon Lewis explains how the Conservatives plan to tighten immigration rules if they win the general election. Labour's Shadow Health Secretary Jonathan Ashworth lays out his id...
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The numbers game | Kwasi Kwarteng&Nia Griffith from 2019-11-10T13:48:13
Business Minister Kwasi Kwarteng defends the Conservatives' claim that a Labour government would cost the UK £1.2trillion - but won't say how much a Conservative government would spend. Nia Griffit...
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And they're off! | Prime Minister Boris Johnson from 2019-11-03T13:17:09
In an exclusive interview, Prime Minister Boris Johnson tells Sophy why voters can still trust him despite breaking his October 31st Brexit pledge. He also explains why Donald Trump is wrong and sa...
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Anti-election fever | Philip Hammond&Jonathan Ashworth from 2019-10-27T12:53:09
Former Chancellor Philip Hammond tells Sophy the Prime Minister should "stop throwing tantrums" and focus on passing his Brexit deal. Labour's Jon Ashworth explains why his party does not want to g...
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Crunch time | Michael Gove, John McDonnell, Amber Rudd&Nigel Farage from 2019-10-20T13:14:49
Michael Gove tells Sophy the UK will leave the EU on 31 October, despite the Prime Minister requesting an extension. He also reveals which Cabinet minister he's made a Brexit bet with. John McDonne...
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Brexit pendulum swings again | Jeremy Corbyn&Jacob Rees-Mogg from 2019-10-13T12:18:11
With optimism increasing about the chances of a Brexit deal, Sophy speaks to Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn. He warns MPs against backing a Boris Johnson Brexit deal, even if it's attached to a second...
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'Podcast Live' Special | Justine Greening from 2019-10-07T15:00:08
In a special edition recorded in front of a live audience at the 'Podcast Live' festival in London, Sophy and Matt talk to former Cabinet minister Justine Greening about Brexit, the state of politi...
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Climate emergencies and penalty shoot-outs | Extinction Rebellion&Robert Jenrick from 2019-10-06T11:55:01
Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick tells Sophy the government has "no plan" if it cannot get a Brexit deal and Parliament prevents the UK leaving in October without one. Extinction Rebellion activist...
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Getting Brexit done? | Matt Hancock and Nigel Farage from 2019-09-29T11:33:39
The Conservatives are kicking off their party conference promising to 'get Brexit done'. As health secretary Matt Hancock sets out plans for 40 new hospitals, Sophy challenges him on the funding fo...
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World leaders and their allies | Jean-Claude Juncker, David Cameron&Len McCluskey from 2019-09-22T13:12:28
In a rare UK broadcast interview, EU Commission President Jean-Claude Juncker tells Sophy that a Brexit deal is possible but that a no deal will lead to a hard border in Ireland. Former Prime Minis...
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Talks and Speakers | Stephen Barclay, Harriet Harman&Chuka Umunna from 2019-09-15T11:41:56
Brexit Secretary Stephen Barclay explains to Sophy where the "landing zone" for a revised Brexit deal could be. Harriet Harman lays out why she wants to be the next Commons Speaker. Chuka Umunna de...
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"Tin-pot dictators" and breaking the law | Dominic Raab&Shami Chakrabarti from 2019-09-08T11:41:55
After an extraordinary week in Westminster, Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab tells Sophy that the government will "test the limits" of a law passed by MPs to block a no deal Brexit. Labour's Shami Ch...
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A democratic outrage or business as usual? | David Gauke, John McDonnell&Alok Sharma from 2019-09-01T13:06:35
After Boris Johnson asked the Queen to prorogue Parliament for a month in the run-up to Brexit, rebel Conservative MP David Gauke and Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell explain how they will seek to ...
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Making plans and influencing voters | Jeremy Corbyn&Rishi Sunak from 2019-07-28T11:32:16
Sophy sits down with Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn to discuss Brexit, his plans for an election and - in his first major interview since a documentary about the issue - anti-Semitism in his party. Sh...
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Enemies and alliances | Tobias Ellwood&James Kanagasooriam from 2019-07-21T11:09:45
With tensions between the UK and Iran continuing to escalate, Sophy talks to Defence Minister Tobias Ellwood. Plus election strategist James Kanagasooriam explains if the Remain alliance that has b...
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Court cases and investigations | Priti Patel, Gina Miller&Dame Margaret Hodge from 2019-07-14T10:50:29
With Gina Miller threatening to take Boris Johnson to court, Niall asks her why and also gets the reaction of Johnson supporter and former Cabinet minister Priti Patel. Plus Dame Margaret Hodge giv...
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The reality of a no deal Brexit | Dominic Raab&Minette Batters from 2019-07-07T11:27:16
Sophy talks to former Conservative leadership contender Dominic Raab about why he is now backing Boris Johnson to be Prime Minister. Plus Minette Batters, the President of the NFU, warns what a no ...
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Our next Prime Minister? | Boris Johnson&John McDonnell from 2019-06-30T11:31:37
Sophy sits down with the man likely to be the next Prime Minister - Boris Johnson. She quizzes him on his spending plans, Brexit, the case of Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe, and whether he has any plans...
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The case for and against Boris Johnson | Nicola Sturgeon and Rishi Sunak from 2019-06-23T12:07:48
Boris Johnson's leadership campaign has been derailed by an apparent row with his partner at home. But how much of an impact will it have on his battle for Number Ten and does he have the character...
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And then there were six | Dominic Raab, Amber Rudd&Kim Leadbeater from 2019-06-16T11:53:20
Despite an underwhelming showing in the first round of the Conservative leadership contest, Dominic Raab tells Sophy Ridge he is still "quietly confident" heading into round two. Amber Rudd reveals...
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Race to be prime minister | Sajid Javid and Jeremy Hunt from 2019-06-09T11:18:59
Sophy is joined by two of the front runners in the Conservative leadership contest - Home Secretary Sajid Javid and Foreign Secretary Jeremy Hunt - to discuss why they want to become the next prime...
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He's running: Sam Gyimah, Sadiq Khan&David Gauke from 2019-06-02T10:28:53
Sam Gyimah is the 13th Conservative MP to announce a run for his party's leadership. He tells Niall why he's running. Plus Justice Secretary David Gauke explains who he is backing for leader, and M...
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Tory leadership battle: Esther McVey, John McDonnell, Justine Greening and Damian Green. from 2019-05-26T11:42:54
With Theresa May stepping down, the Conservative leadership contest has started in earnest. Esther McVey is running but Justine Greening is not - Sophy talks to both of them to understand their rea...
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'More runners than the Grand National' - The Conservative leadership race from 2019-05-19T10:48:33
Could the race to succeed Theresa May have more runners than the Grand National? Sophy asks Brexit Secretary Stephen Barclay and Defence Minister Tobias Ellwood if they will run, and analyses the s...
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Tony Blair&Sian Berry: Climate change and (political) earthquakes from 2019-05-12T12:44:16
With the European elections coming up Sophy asks former Labour Prime Minister Tony Blair if he can still vote for the party. Plus Green Party co-leader Sian Berry explains why the Greens are on the...
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Local elections and leadership pitches from 2019-05-05T12:22:44
It's not often you get straight answers about MPs' leadership ambitions, but Rory Stewart broke the mould on this week's #Ridge. Listen to his interview with Sophy, her chats with Jonathan Ashworth...
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It's not all about Brexit: Climate emergency and election challenges from 2019-04-28T11:48:29
Sophy interviews shadow business secretary Rebecca Long-Bailey about Labour's demand for radical action on the environment, while the Conservative deputy chair Helen Whateley assesses her party's c...
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Life beyond Brexit with guests Iain Duncan Smith and Anna Soubry from 2019-04-14T12:01:20
Sophy is joined by former Conservative leader Iain Duncan Smith and The Independent Group's Anna Soubry to get their (somewhat different) takes on the latest delay to leaving the EU.
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PODCAST LIVE! 'No one knows what happens next on Brexit' from 2019-04-08T10:07:32
Sophy and Matt Lavender discuss the current state of politics - and its future - with the Labour MP Lisa Nandy and the Conservative Johnny Mercer at the Podcast Live event in London. The show was r...
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Third time's a charm? Maybe not... from 2019-03-31T10:53:59
After another defeat for Theresa May's deal in Parliament and with MPs unable to agree on a way forward, Sophy talks to Shadow Foreign Secretary Emily Thornberry and James Cleverly - the Conservati...
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A second chance for a second referendum? from 2019-03-24T12:02:49
With the Prime Minister's future hanging by a thread, Sophy speaks to the Chancellor Philip Hammond, who also has some interesting things to say on a second referendum. Plus Hilary Benn - the Chair...
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Jeremy Corbyn's "enthusiasm" for a second referendum from 2019-03-17T12:01:32
Is Jeremy Corbyn enthusiastic for a second Brexit referendum? And are government ministers still bound by collective responsibility? Sophy speaks to the Labour leader, International Trade Secretary...
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Sir Keir Starmer&Dominic Raab from 2019-03-10T11:55:30
Ahead of a major week of Brexit votes, Shadow Brexit Secretary Sir Keir Starmer and former Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab outline their positions and predictions. Plus Sophy has some exciting news.
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John McDonnell, Caroline Flint&Rory Stewart from 2019-03-03T11:46:18
After Labour shifted its position to back a second referendum, Sophy speaks to Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell and Labour MP Caroline Flint. Plus Justice Minister Rory Stewart explains whether the...
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Chuka Umunna&Barry Gardiner from 2019-02-24T12:49:15
After he quit the Labour Party to join The Independent Group, Chuka Umunna explains his decision to Sophy. Plus Barry Gardiner, his former colleague and Shadow International Trade Secretary, lays o...
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Chris Heaton-Harris and Lord Dannatt from 2019-02-17T13:53:39
As the UK debates whether it should take back Islamic State fighters and jihadi brides, Sophy gets the opinion of former head of the British Army Lord Dannatt, and Brexit minister Chris Heaton-Harr...
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Tony Blair, Jonathan Ashworth&Liz Truss from 2019-02-10T12:02:31
In a wide-ranging edition, Sophy talks to former Prime Minister Tony Blair about Brexit, peace in Northern Ireland, and anti-Semitism in the Labour Party. Plus Shadow Health Secretary Jonathan Ashw...
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Dr Liam Fox&Minette Batters from 2019-02-03T12:20:22
What does the Government do now? Is there any hope for its Brexit deal? Sophy quizzes International Trade Secretary Liam Fox. Plus Minette Batters, the president of the National Farmers' Union, exp...
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Damian Hinds&Angela Rayner from 2019-01-27T11:48:50
Will Britain leave the EU on 29 March? Sophy talks to Education Secretary Damian Hinds to find out. Plus Labour's Angela Rayner outlines her views on a second referendum, and explains why her party...
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Dominic Raab, Nicky Morgan&David Lammy from 2019-01-20T13:03:34
What should the Prime Minister do after her Brexit deal was rejected by an historic margin? Sophy talks to three MPs with different ideas - former Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab, Conservative Nicky ...
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Chris Grayling&Rebecca Long-Bailey from 2019-01-15T10:01:46
With the big vote on Theresa May's Brexit deal due on Tuesday and the government looking set for defeat, Sophy talks to Transport Secretary Chris Grayling about what comes next. Plus Rebecca Long-B...
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Matt Hancock&Barry Gardiner from 2019-01-06T12:23:03
Sophy is joined by Health Secretary Matt Hancock, who lays out the government's new 10-year plan for the NHS. Plus Barry Gardiner, Labour's Shadow International Trade Secretary, explains how his pa...
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Nicola Sturgeon&Damian Hinds from 2018-12-16T12:29:54
After the Prime Minister pulled the vote on her Brexit deal and faced an attempt to oust her from within her own party, Sophy speaks to Education Secretary Damian Hinds. Plus, Scotland's First Mini...
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Esther McVey, Dominic Raab, Hilary Benn&Dominic Grieve from 2018-12-09T13:48:12
What is going to happen with Brexit this week? Sophy tries to get to the bottom of it with former Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab and - in her first TV interview since resigning from the Cabinet - fo...
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Sir Keir Starmer&Nick Boles from 2018-12-02T11:31:41
What happens if the Prime Minister's Brexit deal gets voted down by MPs on 11 December? Sophy talks to Labour's Shadow Brexit Secretary Sir Keir Starmer and Conservative MP Nick Boles to try to fin...
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Iain Duncan Smith, Lisa Nandy&Philippe Lamberts from 2018-11-25T13:39:54
The EU might have signed off Theresa May's Brexit deal, but can it get through the House of Commons? Sophy talks to former Conservative leader Iain Duncan Smith and Labour MP Lisa Nandy, and conclu...
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Theresa May&Jeremy Corbyn from 2018-11-18T13:27:14
In a special edition Sophy dissects an incredible week in politics with not just one major party leader, but two. She asks Prime Minister Theresa May about her Brexit deal and her chances of surviv...
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Tom Tugendhat&Nia Griffith from 2018-11-11T12:31:05
Sophy talks to Conservative MP Tom Tugendhat, the former army officer who now chairs the Foreign Affairs Select Committee, about the sacrifice made in World War One by Commonwealth citizens, and ab...
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Yvette Cooper&Kemi Badenoch from 2018-11-04T12:45:06
Sophy asks Yvette Cooper, the Labour Chair of the Home Affairs Select Committee, whether the Home Office is fit for purpose and ready for Brexit. Plus Conservative vice-chair Kemi Badenoch explains...
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Philip Hammond&John McDonnell from 2018-10-28T12:48:47
In a pre-Budget special, Sophy talks to the Chancellor Philip Hammond about austerity, Brexit and his shopping habits. Plus Labour's Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell explains why his expectations f...
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Suella Braverman&Robert Halfon from 2018-10-21T11:16:14
Sophy talks to Brexit minister Suella Braverman about the prospects of a deal and whether she's a sleeper agent in government. Plus Conservative MP Robert Halfon explains that there's no time like ...
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Iain Duncan Smith, Caroline Flint&James Cleverly from 2018-10-14T11:35:17
Sophy talks to Iain Duncan Smith about Brexit and the government's flagship welfare reform Universal Credit, which was his idea. She also chats to Labour MP Caroline Flint about whether she could b...
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John McDonnell, Jeremy Wright&Sir Richard Dearlove from 2018-10-07T11:45:51
Which Conservatives does John McDonnell admire? Does the Cabinet minister in charge of sport know who Liverpool are playing this weekend? And why should a former security chief spend his retirement...
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Conservative Party Conference Special from 2018-09-30T11:08:38
In a special podcast from the Conservative Party Conference in Birmingham, Sophy talks to former Brexit Secretary David Davis about his opposition to Theresa May's Chequers plan and why he thinks w...
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Labour Party Conference Special from 2018-09-23T10:33:17
In a special podcast from Labour Party conference in Liverpool, Sophy chats to Labour's Deputy Leader Tom Watson about second referendums, deselections, and why he doesn't have a speaking slot. #Ridge
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Dr Liam Fox&Jo Swinson from 2018-09-16T11:09:36
Sophy talks to International Trade Secretary Dr Liam Fox about the government's plans for immigration after Brexit, and how long the Prime Minister can survive for. She also asks Liberal Democrat D...
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James Brokenshire&Chuka Umunna from 2018-09-09T11:18:06
In the first podcast of the new season, Sophy talks to Housing Secretary James Brokenshire and Labour MP Chuka Umunna about Brexit and anti-Semitism. She also discusses their answers, whether the g...
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John McDonnell from 2018-07-22T11:11:24
Sophy travels to Hastings to talk to Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell about Brexit, anti-Semitism, the pairing row in Parliament and his plan to invest in towns which have been "held back". Plus So...
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Tom Watson from 2018-07-15T12:08:55
Sophy talks to Labour Deputy Leader Tom Watson about whether his party's Brexit plan is really that different to the government's. He also tells her about how he wants England to host the 2030 Worl...
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Jeremy Corbyn from 2018-07-01T11:22:55
As the NHS celebrates its 70th birthday, Sophy talks to Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn about his plans for the health service. They also discuss Brexit, the legalisation of cannabis and prostitution, ...
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Dr Liam Fox from 2018-06-24T11:21:45
Sophy travels to Somerset to talk to International Trade Secretary Liam Fox. They discuss Brexit, trade, Donald Trump and whether certain Cabinet ministers get away with more than others. #Ridge
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Suella Braverman&John Healey from 2018-06-17T12:01:17
Sophy talks to Brexit Minister Suella Braverman about Brexit negotiations, immigration and whether we'll have more money for the NHS after we leave the EU. And she chats to Labour's John Healey abo...
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Dominic Raab&Rebecca Long-Bailey from 2018-06-10T12:06:34
After a dramatic few days in Brexit and with crucial votes to come in Parliament next week, Sophy talks to Housing Minister Dominic Raab about Cabinet divisions. She also travels to Salford to ask ...
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Arlene Foster&Stella Creasy from 2018-06-03T11:47:20
With pressure growing on Theresa May to change the law on abortion in Northern Ireland following the referendum in the Republic, Sophy talks to DUP leader Arlene Foster and Labour MP Stella Creasy ...
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David Gauke&Jon Ashworth from 2018-05-27T11:56:50
Sophy talks to Justice Secretary David Gauke about prisons and Shadow Health Secretary Jon Ashworth about abortion. #Ridge
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Andy McDonald&Will Tanner from 2018-05-20T11:58:49
With the East Coast rail line coming back under state control, Sophy debates the merits of nationalisation with Labour's Shadow Transport Secretary Andy McDonald. And she is joined by Will Tanner -...
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Jon Trickett, Jess Phillips&Nus Ghani from 2018-05-13T12:15:14
As Labour announce plans to shift power and wealth away from London, Sophy travels to Doncaster to talk to Shadow Cabinet member Jon Trickett. And a year on from first speaking to them, she chats t...
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John McDonnell&James Cleverly from 2018-04-29T12:00:45
Niall looks ahead to the local elections and discusses immigration and anti-Semitism with Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell and the Conservative Party's Deputy Chair James Cleverly #Paterson
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Nicola Sturgeon&Richard Burgon from 2018-04-15T12:23:15
After Britain joined with the US and France to strike President Assad in Syria in response to a chemical weapons attack that killed up to 75 people, Niall is joined by Scottish First Minister Nicol...
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Brandon Lewis&Ian Lavery from 2018-03-18T13:10:56
With the Salisbury spy poisoning still dominating the news and tensions between London and Moscow on the rise, Niall speaks to two party chairmen – the Conservatives’ Brandon Lewis and Ian Lavery o...
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Sam Gyimah&Peter Dowd from 2018-03-11T13:03:33
Niall talks to the Universities Minister Sam Gyimah about the ongoing strike by lecturers and the attempted murder of a former Russian agent on British soil. He also looks ahead to the Spring State...
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Dominic Raab&John McDonnell from 2018-03-04T13:17:33
Niall talks housing policy and homelessness with Housing Minister Dominic Raab. He is also joined by John McDonnell, the Shadow Chancellor, to discuss Brexit and the controversial friends of his Sh...
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Andrea Leadsom&Baroness Chakrabarti from 2018-02-25T12:58:07
With big speeches on Brexit coming up from Theresa May and Jeremy Corbyn, Niall is joined by the Leader of the House of Commons Andrea Leadsom and the Shadow Attorney General Baroness Shami Chakrab...
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Sam Gyimah&Gerard Batten from 2018-02-18T12:47:19
With the government poised to launch a review into university financing, Niall talks to the Universities Minister Sam Gyimah. He also chats to the new (interim) UKIP leader Gerard Batten about his ...
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David Gauke&Jonathan Reynolds from 2018-02-11T13:20:11
With pressure mounting on the government to make crucial decisions on Brexit, Niall is joined by Justice Secretary David Gauke. He also talks about Labour's nationalisation plans with Shadow Treasu...
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Dominic Raab&Dawn Butler from 2018-02-04T12:56:23
With pressure growing on the government to make a decision about what it wants the UK's future relationship with the EU to look like, Niall speaks to committed Brexiteer and Housing Minister Domini...
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Baroness Evans&Richard Burgon from 2018-01-28T14:11:58
As key Brexit legislation arrives in the House of Lords, Niall talks to the leader of the Upper Chamber Baroness Evans. He also discusses the CPS' decision to review all rape and serious sexual ass...
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Caroline Nokes, Debbie Abrahams&Chuka Umunna from 2018-01-14T13:08:51
In the first show of 2018, Niall talks to the new Immigration Minister Caroline Nokes about her new job, government reshuffles and Donald Trump. He is also joined by Shadow Work and Pensions Secret...
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Brandon Lewis, Barry Gardiner&2017 Review from 2017-12-17T13:31:22
Our final podcast before Christmas features Immigration Minister Brandon Lewis and Shadow International Trade Secretary Barry Gardiner talking about Brexit. Three backbench MPs review the year and ...
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James Brokenshire, Shami Chakrabarti, Peter Bone&Mark Regev from 2017-12-10T13:40:05
After the UK and EU agreed to move Brexit talks on to trade and transition, Niall speaks to Northern Ireland Secretary James Brokenshire. He also chats to Labour's Shami Chakrabarti and Conservativ...
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John McDonnell, Justine Greening&David Cullinane from 2017-12-03T13:35:51
In our latest podcast Niall grills Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell on Labour's spending plans. He also talks to Education Secretary Justine Greening about social mobility and Sinn Fein's David Cul...
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Liam Fox, Debbie Abrahams&Sir Vince Cable from 2017-11-26T13:26:36
At the end of Budget week Niall talks to the International Trade Secretary Liam Fox about the Government's plans for trade and Brexit going forward. He also talks Universal Credit with Labour's Deb...
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Jon Ashworth, Andy Burnham, Stephen Hammond&Luciana Berger from 2017-11-19T14:02:52
With the Budget coming up Niall talks to Shadow Health Secretary Jon Ashworth and influential Conservative Stephen Hammond about what they want to hear from the Chancellor. He also chats with the M...
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David Davis, Peter Dowd&Sir Stuart Peach from 2017-11-12T13:27:35
In our latest podcast Niall talks to Brexit Secretary David Davis about the progress of exit talks. He also speaks to the Shadow Chief Secretary to the Treasury Peter Dowd and Sky's Defence Corresp...
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Amber Rudd, Emily Thornberry&Rupa Huq from 2017-11-05T13:34:29
With allegations of sexual harassment and abuse engulfing Westminster, Niall speaks to the Home Secretary Amber Rudd. He also talks to Shadow Foreign Secretary Emily Thornberry and her Labour colle...
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Andrew Gwynne, Philip Dunne&Owen Paterson from 2017-10-29T13:49:12
After allegations of sexual harassment hit Westminster, Niall talks to Shadow Communities Secretary Andrew Gwynne. He also speaks to Health minister Philip Dunne and Conservative Brexiteer Owen Pat...
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Jon Ashworth, Johnny Mercer&Universal Credit from 2017-10-22T12:41:58
Niall talks to Labour's Shadow Health Secretary Jon Ashworth about Brexit and the NHS. He also chats to one of the Conservatives' rising stars Johnny Mercer about Universal Credit and defence polic...
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Alok Sharma, Barry Gardiner&Henry Bolton from 2017-10-15T12:53:06
With housing back near the top of the political agenda Niall quizzes Housing Minister Alok Sharma about the Government's record and policies. He also discusses Brexit with Labour's Barry Gardiner a...
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Karen Bradley, Emily Thornberry, Sir Howard Davies&Mike Russell from 2017-10-08T13:26:27
After Theresa May's eventful conference speech, Niall talks to Culture Secretary Karen Bradley. He also sits down with Shadow Foreign Secretary Emily Thornberry, the SNP's Brexit spokesman Mike Rus...
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Conservative Conference Special from 2017-10-02T12:28:56
Niall heads to Manchester for the Conservative Party Conference and talks to Communities Secretary Sajid Javid about housing and his support for Theresa May. He also sits down with former Deputy Pr...
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Labour Conference Special from 2017-09-25T11:43:49
Niall heads to the Labour Party conference and talks to the party's Deputy Leader Tom Watson. He also chats to key union leader Dave Prentis and discusses the future of the party with three backben...
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Damian Green, Nicky Morgan, Dawn Butler&Ed Davey from 2017-09-17T13:04:11
After Boris Johnson laid out his Brexit red lines in a newspaper article, Niall talks to Deputy Prime Minister Damian Green. He also chats to students and former Education Secretary Nicky Morgan ab...
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Dominic Raab, Ken Clarke&Jon Ashworth from 2017-09-10T12:31:24
In his first show Niall talks to Justice Minister Dominic Raab about the Brexit negotiations and his leadership ambitions, and is joined by veteran Tory Ken Clarke. He also discusses Labour's lates...
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Justine Greening, Sir Vince Cable, Barry Gardiner&MPTV from 2017-07-23T14:01:52
Sophy talks to Education Secretary Justine Greening about her plans to change the gender reassignment process.
Niall Paterson, meanwhile talks to the new Liberal Democrat leader Sir Vinc...
Tony Blair, Sarah Newton&Fabian Picardo from 2017-07-16T13:04:34
Sophy talks to former Prime Minister Tony Blair about Brexit, Jeremy Corbyn and his legacy. She also chats to Sarah Newton about Cabinet infighting and her plans to tackle acid attacks, and Gibralt...
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David Lidington, Debbie Abrahams and Paul Drechsler from 2017-07-09T12:28:54
Sophy talks to justice secretary David Lidington about Tory leadership rumblings and shadow work and pension secretary Debbie Abrahams on Labour's spending plans.
She also heard from th...
Sir Vince Cable, Owen Smith, David Lammy&George Eustice from 2017-07-02T13:05:22
Sophy talks to Sir Vince Cable about his plans for the Liberal Democrats and gives her analysis, as well as speaking to Owen Smith about Brexit and the Labour Party.
She also chats to En...
Priti Patel, Shami Chakrabarti, Ken Clarke&Stella Creasy from 2017-06-25T12:56:33
Sophy talks to Cabinet minister Priti Patel and Shadow Attorney-General Shami Chakrabarti and gives her analysis as the fallout from the Grenfell Tower fire continues.
She also discusses...
John McDonnell, Greg Hands, Iain Duncan Smith&Robert Halfon from 2017-06-18T13:20:17
After the tragic fire at Grenfell Tower, Sophy speaks to Labour's John McDonnell and Conservative minister Greg Hands to get their reaction. Leave supporter Iain Duncan Smith looks ahead to the sta...
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General Election Special from 2017-06-11T15:23:45
After the general election surprised everyone by ending in a hung parliament, Sophy speaks to some of the key players about what happens now.
Culture Secretary Karen Bradley defends Ther...
Scotland Special from 2017-05-28T12:46:01
Sophy travels to Glasgow for a Scotland special! She sits down with First Minister Nicola Sturgeon, Scottish Conservative leader Ruth Davidson, the leader of Scottish Labour Kezia Dugdale and the L...
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Jeremy Corbyn, Tim Farron&Dominic Raab from 2017-05-21T14:45:07
After the release this week of the main parties' manifestos, Sophy quizzes Jeremy Corbyn about Labour's policies and his personal history. She also talks to the Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron a...
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John McDonnell, Michael Gove&Alex Salmond from 2017-05-14T12:37:47
After Labour's draft manifesto leaked this week, Sophy quizzes Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell on whether his party's spending plans add up. She also talks Scottish independence and education with...
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Margaret Beckett, Anna Soubry&Alan Johnson from 2017-05-08T18:49:27
Sophy travels to Nottingham and speaks to Labour grandees Margaret Beckett and Alan Johnson about their party's disappointing local election results. She also chats to local Conservative MP Anna So...
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Emily Thornberry, Paul Nuttall&Stephen Gethins from 2017-04-30T13:16:42
With tensions rising over North Korea and the war in Syria rumbling on, Sophy quizzes Shadow Foreign Secretary Emily Thornberry about Labour's foreign policy and her views on defence. UKIP leader ...
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Damian Green, Barry Gardiner&Sir Vince Cable from 2017-04-23T13:52:57
After the Prime Minister shocked everyone by calling an early general election Sophy speaks to Work and Pensions Secretary Damian Green, Labour frontbencher Barry Gardiner and former Liberal Democr...
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John McDonnell, Andrew Mitchell, Steven Woolfe&Jerry Smith from 2017-04-09T13:29:33
After the chemical weapons attack in Syria this week and America's military response, Sophy talks to Labour's Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell, Conservative MP Andrew Mitchell and former weapons in...
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Jon Ashworth, Lord Howard, Gerry Adams&John Dean from 2017-04-02T13:31:56
After a key NHS waiting time target was dropped this week, Sophy speaks to Labour's Shadow Health Secretary Jon Ashworth, while former Conservative Party leader Lord Howard says he is still optimis...
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Amber Rudd, Nigel Farage, Nick Clegg&Yvette Cooper from 2017-03-26T13:29:12
After the terror attack in Westminster, Sophy talks to Home Secretary Amber Rudd and Home Affairs Committee chair Yvette Cooper about security and the threat of terrorism. Nigel Farage rejoices aft...
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Scotland Special - Nicola Sturgeon, Ruth Davidson&Kezia Dugdale from 2017-03-19T14:00:04
After Nicola Sturgeon announced her intention to hold a second Scottish independence referendum, Sophy heads to Aberdeen to talk to the First Minister. She also visits Edinburgh and speaks to Scott...
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Dr Liam Fox, Sir Keir Starmer, Arlene Foster&Liz Kendall from 2017-03-12T14:39:28
With the Government poised to trigger Article 50 this week, Sophy talks to International Trade Secretary Dr Liam Fox and Labour's Shadow Brexit Secretary Sir Keir Starmer. Arlene Foster gives her f...
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Hilary Benn, Paul Nuttall, David Lidington&Caroline Lucas from 2017-03-05T14:23:33
After the House of Lords amended the Government's Brexit Bill, Sophy speaks to the chairman of the Brexit Select Committee Hilary Benn and the leader of the House of Commons David Lidington. She al...
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Rory Stewart, Barry Gardiner&Lisa Nandy from 2017-02-26T14:04:03
After a difficult week for Labour Sophy talks to Shadow Cabinet member Barry Gardiner and backbencher Lisa Nandy about the state of their party. She also talks to International Development minister...
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Liz Truss&Diane Abbott from 2017-02-19T14:40:23
In the latest 'Sophy Ridge on Sunday' podcast, Sophy goes to prison to talk to inmates and Justice Secretary Liz Truss about the crisis in Britain's jails. She also speaks to Labour's Shadow Home S...
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Chuka Umunna, Lord Lamont, Lord Newby&#MPTV from 2017-02-12T14:23:09
After the week in which the House of Commons approved the Article 50 Bill, Sophy talks to Chuka Umunna about what Remainers do now. She also looks ahead to the House of Lords debating the Bill with...
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Harriet Harman, Gavin Barwell, Iain Duncan Smith&Stella Creasy from 2017-02-05T14:20:55
In the latest 'Sophy Ridge on Sunday' podcast, Sophy quizzes housing minister Gavin Barwell about the Government's plans to make renting more affordable. She also talks to Harriet Harman, the long...
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Tim Farron, Alex Salmond, Crispin Blunt&Dan Jarvis from 2017-01-29T14:32:14
After a crazy week in politics, Sophy talks to Liberal Democrat leader Tim Farron and former Scottish First Minister Alex Salmond. She also speaks to the Chairman of the Commons Foreign Affairs Sel...
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Jeremy Corbyn&Anna Soubry from 2017-01-22T14:59:59
The latest 'Sophy Ridge on Sunday' podcast includes an interview with the Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn. In the week of Theresa May's Brexit speech, Sophy also speaks to former Business Minister Anna...
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John McDonnell, Nigel Farage&Dr Sarah Wollaston from 2017-01-15T15:42:51
The latest 'Sophy Ridge on Sunday' podcast features interviews with Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell and former UKIP leader Nigel Farage. Sophy also speaks to Dr Sarah Wollaston MP about problems i...
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Theresa May&Tom Watson from 2017-01-08T14:35:02
The inaugural Sophy Ridge on Sunday podcast features an exclusive interview with the Prime Minister Theresa May who talks about Brexit, the 'Sharing Society' and Donald Trump. Sophy also gets the t...
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