Matt Chorley's Urgent Questions

BBC Radio 5 Live
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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
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Nov 21, 2025 • 27min

What did cricket teach Rishi Sunak about politics?

What did cricket teach Rishi Sunak about politics? How does Al Murray rate MPs telling dad jokes? What's really the best role in a panto? And who will be the MMP for Chesham and Amersham?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
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Nov 20, 2025 • 39min

Does Andy Burnham want to be Prime Minister?

Does Andy Burnham want to be Prime Minister? Spin Class: when should you rule something in or out? Why did the Commons despatch boxes come from New Zealand? Who will become the MMP for Mid Leicestershire?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
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Nov 19, 2025 • 36min

Was PMQs a Fast Show for Charlie Higson?

Was PMQs a Fast Show for Charlie Higson? Why are 45, 16 and 18 the polling numbers you need to impress your friends? What the Helsingborg is a smorgasbord budget? Who will become the MMP for Aldridge-Brownhills 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
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Nov 18, 2025 • 34min

What do Kemi Badenoch & Zack Polanski think of each other?

What do Kemi Badenoch & Zack Polanski think of each other? Should MPs swear to make their point? What’s the ‘Small Thing’ that winds you up? And who will be the Member of Matt's Parliament for City of Durham?
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Nov 17, 2025 • 34min

How divided is Labour on asylum?

How divided is Labour on asylum? Why are MPs putting off their DIY? What did Marianna Spring buy me in America? And who will be the Member of Matt's Parliament for Burton and Uttoxeter. 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
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Nov 14, 2025 • 28min

How is Griff Rhys Jones rebooting Yes Prime Minister?

How is Griff Rhys Jones rebooting Yes Prime Minister? Could Lord Mandelson's leaks land him in legal trouble? What are the politics of drumming? And who will be the Member of Matt's Parliament for Birmingham Erdington?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
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Nov 13, 2025 • 37min

Spin Class: What's it like in the No 10 bunker?

Spin class: What's it like in the No 10 bunker? Will Wes Streeting's Traitors joke help him become PM? Why has Jeremy Hunt got a Russian doll of himself? And who will be the Member of Matt's Parliament for Kilmarnock and Loudoun?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
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Nov 12, 2025 • 43min

What are Labour MPs texting about the No. 10 coup?

What are Labour MPs texting about the No. 10 coup? Did playwright James Graham enjoy the drama of PMQs? Why have the Lib Dems lost half their members? And... who will be the Member of Matt's Parliament for Leicester 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
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Nov 11, 2025 • 22min

Can Donald Trump really sue the BBC for $1bn?

Can Donald Trump really sue the BBC for a Billion Dollars? Is Raye or Rave music better for Rachel Reeves to jog to? How would shadow chancellor Mel Stride balance the books? AND... who will become the Member of Matt's Parliament for Glastonbury and Somerton?Matt Chorley brings the who, what, where, why and when of British politics.If you've got urgent questions... then email Chorley@bbc.co.uk

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