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Daily political analysis from The Spectator's top team of writers, including Michael Gove, Tim Shipman, Isabel Hardman, James Heale and many others.

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  • Isabel Hardman's Sunday Roundup - 12/04/2026
    Apr 12 2026

    Isabel Hardman presents highlights from Sunday morning's political shows.


    No end in sight to the conflict in the Middle East, as negotiations in Pakistan between the US and Iran end without an agreement.

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    13 mins
  • Will Labour lose Wales?
    Apr 11 2026

    With one month to go until the local and regional elections, Megan McElroy and James Heale have hit the road with Luke Tryl and Louis O'Geran of More in Common. They report back from the focus groups they've been running in Wales, where voters view Labour through the prism of a double incumbency, as they hold both the Senedd and Westminster. Starmer faces an uphill battle to avoid an historic loss – so is he about to lose Wales?


    Produced by Megan McElroy and Patrick Gibbons.

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    14 mins
  • Left turn: who should Reform target?
    Apr 10 2026

    Gawain Towler, Reform UK board member and their former director of communications, sits down with James Heale to talk about Reform's appeal ahead of the local elections. Gawain argues that Reform needs to broaden its appeal as it won't find the votes to win to its right, but points to their anti-establishment, nationalist and pro-business credentials. While acknowledging that some of the negative stories about a minority of Reform councillors is uncomfortable, he argues that the scrutiny that comes with governing is necessary in order for Reform to prove credibility and competency for national government.


    Gawain also dismisses Rupert Lowe's Restore Britain as 'not a political project' but 'an angry swipe back at Reform' and says there is not much evidence Lowe can win outside of Great Yarmouth.


    Produced by Patrick Gibbons.





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    15 mins
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