Matt Chorley's Urgent Questions
BBC Radio 5 Live
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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Feb 12, 2026 • 50min
How do you spin a political punch-up?
How do you spin a political punch-up?How did the smoking ban get through the Commons?What are your autographs worth?Who will be the MMP for Aylesbury?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
Feb 11, 2026 • 53min
How would Philippa Perry fix Labour's rifts?
How would Philippa Perry fix Labour's rifts?
How do you win a by-election?
Why is the government rebranding?
Who will be the MMP for West Suffolk?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
Feb 10, 2026 • 49min
Do you want a job in Number 10?
Do you want a job in Number 10?Does talking about being working class work?Should car washes be forced to clean your dirty car?Who will be the MMP for Hornsey and Friern Barnet?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
Feb 9, 2026 • 31min
Has the coup left Keir more secure?
Has the coup left Keir more secure?
What is Starmerism without his co-pilot?
What are Labour MPs really like behind closed doors?
Who will be the MMP for Ynys Môn?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
Feb 6, 2026 • 47min
What is Dominic Sandbrook's favourite political scandal?
What is Dominic Sandbrook's favourite political scandal?
What does next week look like for Keir Starmer?
Can we send werewolves to the moon?
Who's the Member of Matt's Parliament for Bexleyheath and Crayford?
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
Feb 5, 2026 • 44min
Do Labour MPs think Starmer is finished?
Do Labour MPs think Starmer is finished?
How do you spin your way through the front pages?
Who won the Westminster Book Awards?
Who will be the MMP for West Tyrone?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
Feb 4, 2026 • 52min
What did Ross Noble think Keir Starmer was singing?
What did Ross Noble think Keir Starmer was singing?
How would Mandelson have been vetted?
What are the polling numbers you need to know?
Who will be the MMP for West Lancashire?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
Feb 3, 2026 • 42min
How angry are Mandelson's cabinet colleagues?
How angry are Mandelson's cabinet colleagues?
What does Steve Rosenberg love about Russia?
When is the timing of Easter just right?
Who will be the MMP for Brent 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
Feb 2, 2026 • 31min
How much trouble is Peter Mandelson in?
How much trouble is Peter Mandelson in?Are student loan changes immoral?Why are there so many German spuds?Who will be the MMP for St Helens 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
Jan 30, 2026 • 39min
How has a century of TV changed our politics?
1. How has a century of TV changed our politics?
2. What did Nick Robinson do to attract Tony Blair's attention?
3. When have you nodded off?
4. Who will be the MMP for Tipton and Wednesbury?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
