

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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Dec 18, 2025 • 31min
What's wrong with the government's stories, levers and grids?
What's wrong with the government's stories, levers and grids?
How do you avoid putting your foot in it with political shoes?
What is Henry Zeffman having for Christmas dinner?
And who will be the MMP for Scunthorpe?
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

Dec 17, 2025 • 42min
Which Xmas gag made Chris Mason laugh at PMQs?
Which Xmas gag made Chris Mason laugh at PMQs?Why has a former Labour mayor joined the Green party?Whose interview has lifted the lid on Donald Trump's White House?And who will be the MMP for North Durham?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

Dec 16, 2025 • 31min
How hard is it for a political spouse?
How hard is it for a political spouse?What's the secret of the Commons soap?How do you tell a political story?What ‘Small Things’ wind you up about Christmas?And who will be the MMP for South West Norfolk?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

Dec 15, 2025 • 40min
Who would Santa vote for?
Who would Santa vote for?
Which leader has had the best (and worst) 2025?
Why is wool bouncing back?
Who will be the MMP for Cumbernauld and Kirkintilloch?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

Dec 12, 2025 • 34min
What REALLY happened at the 2024 election?
What REALLY happened at the 2024 election?
What are the politics of Christmas parties?
What's life like in Ukraine while talks about a possible peace deal continue...
Who will be the MMP for Henley and Thame?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

Dec 11, 2025 • 33min
Is Lapland safe from Putin?
Is Lapland safe from Putin?How many number 1 priorities can the PM have?Can a font be woke?And who will be the MMP for Edinburgh South West?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

Dec 10, 2025 • 45min
Who does Joe Lycett think was the sassiest at PMQs?
Who does Joe Lycett think was the sassiest at PMQs?
How do you take a great political photo?
Which listener has the best Westminster Christmas cracker joke?
Who will be the MMP for Makerfield? 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

Dec 9, 2025 • 30min
Why does Ian Hislop hate swearing?
Why does Ian Hislop hate swearing?
How many Christmas cards does an MP send?
What is improper escalator etiquette?
And who will be the MMP for Huddersfield? 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

Dec 8, 2025 • 32min
Can TikTok save Keir Starmer?
Can TikTok save Keir Starmer?
Will Keminism or Wangela be the words of NEXT year?
What's Timothy Spall's Christmas Karaoke song?
And who will be the MMP for Stoke on Trent 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

Dec 5, 2025 • 44min
Why does Gove think Rayner will be PM next year?
Why does Gove think Rayner will be PM next year?
What's next for Polanski and Farage?
What did chorister Ed Davey (aged 12) sound like?
And who will be the MMP for Middlesbrough South and East Cleveland?
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


