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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 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

Dec 4, 2025 • 33min
What really happens in a leak inquiry?
What really happens in a leak inquiry?
How should a leader shmooze the troops?
Where are the worst roadworks in Britain?
Who will be the MMP for Corby and East Northamptonshire?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 3, 2025 • 39min
What is Ana Matronic's connection to Oliver Cromwell?
What is Ana Matronic's connection to Oliver Cromwell?
Why does one Labour MP think David Lammy's jury changes are criminal?
Why do German's love David Bowie?
Who will become the MMP for Wolverhampton North 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

Dec 2, 2025 • 31min
Was Brexit worth it?
Was Brexit worth it?What has Zack Polanski got that Ed Davey hasn't?Are department stores sexist because men have to go upstairs?Who will become the MMP for Lagan Valley?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 1, 2025 • 32min
Is everybody missing the point about the budget?
Is everybody missing the point about the budget?
Why did Trump have to save turkeys from Biden's autopen?
What makes No10's Christmas tree so special?
Who will become the MMP for Wyre Forest?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

Nov 28, 2025 • 30min
What happened to the black hole?
What happened to the black hole?
Should we replace the national anthem?
How has politics changed stand-up comedy?
Who will be the Member of Matt's Parliament for Blackburn - and why is it all men called Ian in the Peppermint Place nightclub?
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

Nov 27, 2025 • 41min
How do you avoid photo-ops being at 6s and 7s?
How do you avoid photo-ops being at 6s and 7s?
Who and what is the OBR?
How much is your signed stuff worth?
Who will become the Member of Matt's Parliament for Swansea 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

Nov 26, 2025 • 32min
Who won the Big Budget Bingo?
Who won the Big Budget Bingo?
Does Martin Lewis want to be Chancellor?
What was the view from the sketch writers seats?
Who will become the Member of Matt's Parliament for Erewash?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

Nov 25, 2025 • 35min
What happens the night before the budget?
What happens the night before the budget?
Should Nigel Farage be judged on what he did at school?
What can be done to help postmen with spiders webs?
Who will become the Member of Matt's Parliament for Croydon 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

Nov 24, 2025 • 34min
Who do Labour members want instead of Keir Starmer?
Who do Labour members want instead of Keir Starmer?
Is this the leakiest budget ever?
How can lemonade stop your Christmas tree dropping its needles?
Who will become the Member of Matt's Parliament for Chelsea and Fulham?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


