Matt Chorley's Urgent Questions
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Matt Chorley brings you the biggest interviews, latest news and best analysis from the heart of Westminster every weekday. It's politics, but not as you know it...
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Mar 31, 2026 • 46min
Which is the UK's second city?
Which is the UK's second city?
What are voters saying in Birmingham?
What's the Small Thing that annoys you about travelling?
Who will be the MMP for Belfast East?
Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics.
If you've got urgent questions... then email Chorley@bbc.co.uk
Mar 30, 2026 • 46min
Can I get round the polls in 80 hours?
Can I get round the polls in 80 hours?What are voters saying in Wales?Where is Terry Jones' bum going on display?Who will be the MMP for Hexham?Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics.
If you've got urgent questions... then email Chorley@bbc.co.uk
Mar 27, 2026 • 47min
What's it like in No10 when the government falls?
What's it like in No10 when the government falls?
How deep are the politics of Disney?
What does your choice of pen say about you?
Who will be the MMP for Warrington South?Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics.
If you've got urgent questions... then email Chorley@bbc.co.uk
Mar 26, 2026 • 59min
Why doesn't the PM answer the question?
Why doesn't the PM answer the question?Do political impressions hurt?Why was cleaning your teeth in the dark government policy?Who will be the MMP for Nottingham South?Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics.
If you've got urgent questions... then email Chorley@bbc.co.uk
Mar 25, 2026 • 45min
What happened to Morgan McSweeney's phone?
What happened to Morgan McSweeney's phone?Why can diplomacy be bad for your marriage?How did the Carry on Films inspire the Thick of It's Alex Macqueen?Who will be the MMP for Northampton North?Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics.
If you've got urgent questions... then email Chorley@bbc.co.uk
Mar 24, 2026 • 53min
How do MPs deal with a crisis?
How do MPs deal with a crisis?What's it really like in the House of Lords?What special delivery is there for Ian the Postie?Who will be the MMP for Bromsgrove?Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics.
If you've got urgent questions... then email Chorley@bbc.co.uk
Mar 23, 2026 • 27min
Does Starmer think the Iran war will end soon?
Does Starmer think the Iran war will end soon?What's a good name for a new town?Where am I taking this podcast on the road?Who will be the MMP for Tatton?Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics.
If you've got urgent questions... then email Chorley@bbc.co.uk
Mar 20, 2026 • 52min
Which PM is top of the pots?
Which PM is top of the pots?
What does Les Dennis think of my quiz show ideas?
How curry has spiced up British politics?
Who will be the MMP for Eltham and Chislehurst?Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics.
If you've got urgent questions... then email Chorley@bbc.co.uk
Mar 19, 2026 • 1h 6min
How bad are things in the basement of Parliament?
How bad are things in the basement of Parliament?
What was it like in No10 during the pandemic?
What do young adults think politics offers them?
Who will be the MMP for Sheffield Hallam?
Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics.
If you've got urgent questions... then email Chorley@bbc.co.uk
Mar 18, 2026 • 1h
What can adman Rory Sutherland teach politicians?
What can adman Rory Sutherland teach politicians?Is Angela Rayner on manoeuvres?What happens on the other side of the Commons cameras?Who will be the MMP for Gosport?Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics.
If you've got urgent questions... then email Chorley@bbc.co.uk
