Steven Swinford
Political editor of The Times with extensive Westminster reporting experience, providing analysis on UK politics, party dynamics, and high-profile scandals.
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Feb 6, 2026 • 35min
Mandelson, Epstein and the fight for survival at No 10
Steve Swinford, political editor at The Times with deep Westminster experience, breaks down the fallout from fresh Epstein files. He covers Mandelson’s long ties to Epstein and the uproar in Labour over Starmer’s judgment. They discuss vetting failures, potential police probes and what this means for Number 10’s stability.
Feb 27, 2026 • 19min
The end of the Labour party as a going concern in electoral politics?
Steven Swinford, Political Editor at The Times, offers sharp analysis of party strategy. Patrick Maguire, Chief Political Commentator at The Times, brings Westminster insight. They discuss Labour's catastrophic by-election showing, demographic realignments, campaign mistakes, Andy Burnham’s exclusion, internal left-versus-centre battles, and the rise of Reform and the Greens reshaping British electoral politics.
Oct 6, 2025 • 25min
The Conservative Party is 'dead' - can Kemi Badenoch revive its corpse?
Steven Swinford, the Political Editor of The Times, offers sharp insights into the current turmoil of the Conservative Party. He delves into Kemi Badenoch's leadership challenges and her attempt to revitalize a 'distressed asset.' The discussion highlights internal party dynamics, concerns about defections, and the competition with Reform. Swinford also illuminates the long-term impacts of past policies, particularly Liz Truss's mini-budget, while assessing the unpredictable future of UK political leadership.
Jul 10, 2024 • 28min
What now for the Tories?
Steven Swinford, Political Editor at The Times, discusses the Tory party's internal conflicts post-election, including Kemi Badenoch's critique of Rishi Sunak, dealing with Nigel Farage's threat, potential candidates like Keir Starmer, and the impact of Reform Party on the party dynamics.
Feb 1, 2024 • 28min
Inside the Tory plot to oust Rishi Sunak
Steven Swinford, Political Editor at The Times, discusses the plot within the UK Conservative party to remove Rishi Sunak as Prime Minister, including the meetings, personalities, and mystery money funding the scheme. Lord Frost's involvement in a cash funding scheme and concerns about political party reform are also explored. The chapter analyzes a prediction and mentions an alleged Tory plot against Rishi Sunak. Consequences of the ongoing plot, including migration and budget concerns, are discussed.
