Pierce vs Maguire

Where does it all leave Sir Keir Starmer? Two major government figures gone in a week and his judgement and even future now being called into question. Despite declaring confidence in Peter Mandelson on Wednesday the British Ambassador to Washington is out because of his close links to billionaire paedophile Jeffrey Epstein. But what did Starmer know before appointing Mandy?Also, in this epsiode, is free speech under threat after the assassination of US right winger Charlie Kirk? Does the Labour deputy leadership election pose another nightmare for the PM from a woman scorned? And when Harry met Charlie, rejoice!Join the Daily Mail's Andrew Pierce and the Mirror's Kevin Maguire for the best half hour of political insight this week.

Will he, won't he go? Prince Andrew was said to be negotiating a package to move out of his royal mansion and out of the limelight but reportedly wanted a 'two for one deal' - a new home for him and one for his ex Fergie.Andrew Pierce from the Mail and Kevin Maguire of the Mirror usually poles apart, agree on this, he should go quietly, out through the kitchens so the King can finally say 'Andy has left the building'. The other slime ball, child sex offender Hadush Kebatu, was given £500 of taxpayers cash to go quietly on his deportation back to Ethiopia. You couldn't make it up, is this latest string of major embarrassments for the government a sign of Broken Britain? Even the polls now show that almost anyone at Westminster is more popular than Sir Keir, even Kemi Badenoch! Join us for another barnstorming half hour.

Should the Royal Slimeball be evicted from his stately pile on the Windsor Estate? The artist formerly known as Prince Andrew is facing calls to be relegated to plain Mr. Andrew Windsor, as the Epstein fallout continues this week with more posthumous allegations from the then 17-year-old sex victim Virginia Giuffre. Kevin Maguire from the Mirror and Andrew Pierce of the Mail rarely agree, but on banishing the King's embarrassing brother they’re in tandem. Andrew, the monarchist, has some fascinating insight from Palace courtiers! Add in Jess Phillips and the grooming gang chaos, Putin playing top Trumps with peace and a famous Frenchman entering the slammer and this is just over half an hour of the week’s best political chat.

Was laying out the thickest red carpet for The Donald worth it? Many billions have been spoken about in US investment pledged to the UK including £30 billion from Google and Microsoft and much more from US Hedge Funds but at what cost?Away from the international stage Sir Keir Starmer faces a rear guard battle from those who would be King instead and it’s an attack from the northern flank. Join the Mail’s Andrew Pierce and the Mirror’s Kevin Maguire for the only political half hour you need.

Can Rayner remain and if not who is the next heir apparent for Labour? Has Nigel peaked too early and the loony past of the ‘boob whisperer’ now running the Greens.Join the Daily Mail’s Andrew Pierce and Kevin Maguire from the Mirror with the most knowledgeable, and funny, take on Westminster.

Noises off and voices from within are now an open secret that much of Labour has had enough of Sir Keir's lacklustre performance and Downing Street is circling the wagons to protect the boss. He'll be gone but how soon and who will be the new pretender? Will the Prime Minister and his Chancellor survive the budget if they break promises? All this in just over a year in power, meanwhile, the BBC is in danger of a light nuking from Donald Trump, an expensive mistake but should we pay a penny of taxpayers money to sooth his hurt feelings? A barnstorming half hour from Britain's two top podcast journalists.

What was the point of croissants with the Chancellor at a breakfast briefing that was more pessimistic than postive? It looks almost certain that income tax will go up and according to Kevin Maguire of the Mirror that may well sound the death knell for Rachel Reeves term in office and wider implications for Labour and Starmer. Also in a bumper edition, Farage grows up into a serious politician, Lammy loses a prisoner and his poppy and the new Mayor of New York who hates Trump, the feeling's mutual, but shows the left still have a presence.

Is the King more brutal than Alan Carr? (watch Traitors)The outcast formerly known as Prince has suffered the ultimate historic humiliation at the hands of his brother. In punishment usually reserved for traitors, plain Andrew Windsor has lost his titles, his Princedom, his big royal mansion and his standing in life. In this quick turnaround broadcast, Andrew Pierce of the Mail and Kevin Maguire of the Mirror start the weekend debating, quite literally, history in the making. All from a sex scandal more than a decade ago and there may be more to come.

When did Margaret Thatcher have time to have an affair? Astonishing new claims suggest Dennis was double timed by a Thatcher admirer. Coming in the week when she would have celebrated her 100th birthday, Andrew Pierce of the Mail is the font of all knowledge on this and her legacy. He even has a shrine to Mrs T in his home! The Mirror's Kevin Maguire has a Northern take on the Thatcher turmoil that's still difficult to forgive to this day. In this episode we also trade Chinese whispers, Trump's capacity for patience in the Arabian sands, the small boats (of course) and the new £30 ready meal - is it a sign of the times?

She's been found! After what seemed ages of missing in action the Conservative Party conference ended with a well received (by delegates) tub thumper from Kemi Badenoch promising goodies for the middle classes - the biggest being the abolition of stamp duty. In this episode, Andrew Pierce of the Daily Mail is in Manchester where the cleaners are sweeping up around him whilst Kevin Maguire from the Mirror casts doubt on the Tory love in from afar. Also, will Jenrick jump to Reform? Has Lenny Henry gone bonkers with his reparation claims and as the celebrity traitors begins, are Pierce or Maguire better liars or truth keepers?

Can Michelle Mone be stripped of her title for her part in the Westminster scandal over dud hospital gowns? Starmer buys time, Badenoch is MIA and Tony Blair could be the new boss of Gaza! Have they thought that one through? An absorbing half hour with Andrew Pierce from the Mail and Kevin Maguire of the Mirror, Westminster insight, gossip and informed opinion.

Who’d take a prescription from Doctor Trump? Do Nigel’s numbers add up, has he gone too far? and what lies in store for Starmer at the party conference where the King of the North lies in wait. An absorbing half hour with the best political commentators, Andrew Pierce from the Daily Mail and sparring partner Kevin Maguire of the Mirror.