Politics At Jack And Sam's

Sky News' deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico's Jack Blanchard share their daily guide to the day ahead in politics in under 20 minutes. Today is the last PMQs before Christmas and Jack and Sam discuss how Keir Starmer is leaving things in Westminster, including an RMT strike on Avanti West Coast planned for the end of the month and into next year. The pair discuss the current state of Britain's rail network and how essential it is for the prime minister to follow through on his promise to fix the country's trains. Plus, could one of the biggest donations in Britain's politics be on the way to Reform after Nigel Farage met Elon Musk at Donald Trump's Mar-a-Lago mansion?You can send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511 867 633 or email them: jackandsam@sky.uk

Sky News' deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico's Jack Blanchard share their daily guide to the day ahead in politics in under 20 minutes.      As the Prime Minister makes his final foreign trip of the year to Estonia, Jack and Sam discuss foreign policy and Trump’s possible plans for Ukraine, and his views on what’s happening in Syria.   Plus, Sam reveals Labour’s controversial plans for AI regulation, and explains why the creative industries are very concerned.   You can send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511 867 633 or email them: jackandsam@sky.uk

Sky News' deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico's Jack Blanchard share their daily guide to the day ahead in politics in under 20 minutes.      Will MPs name the alleged spy who links China with the royal family? What did the Prime Minister know about “H6”? Why can’t they be named? And what does this story mean for Keir Starmer’s plan to “reset” relations with China?    Plus, Angela Rayner plan’s to overhaul local government.   You can send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511 867 633 or email them: jackandsam@sky.uk

Sky News' deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico's Jack Blanchard share their daily guide to the day ahead in politics in under 20 minutes. Keir Starmer is the latest PM to present a plan to boost the UK’s housing supply while Kemi Badenoch shares her views on the state of Britain…to lunch!  Plus, Jack and Sam have an update on Rachel Reeves’ spending plans.  You can send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511 867 633 or email them: jackandsam@sky.uk

Sky News' deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico's Jack Blanchard share their daily guide to the day ahead in politics in under 20 minutes.     Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch has been accused “denigrating” her childhood homeland by Nigeria’s vice president and an advisor suggested she makes Nigeria “sound like a leper colony.” A spokesman for Badenoch has responded saying: “Kemi is not interested in doing Nigeria’s PR.”  With a prison capacity crisis still looming, the government pledges £2.3billion for 14,000 new prison places. As safety repairs are ongoing and demand soaring, Jack and Sam explore Labour’s plans.  And could trade union pushback on the government’s recommended 2.8% pay rise for millions of public sector workers actually work in the Chancellor’s favour?You can send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511 867 633 or email them: jackandsam@sky.uk

Sky News' deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico's Jack Blanchard share their daily guide to the day ahead in politics in under 20 minutes.   Rachel Reeves gets Westminster in the Christmas spirit as she launches her spending review - will the Chancellor do an ‘Elon Musk’ on government departments?   And Keir Starmer heads to Cyprus as the government makes a decision on Syrian refugees. You can send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511 867 633 or email them: jackandsam@sky.uk    

Sky News' deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico's Jack Blanchard share their daily guide to the day ahead in politics in under 20 minutes.The Assad regime’s 50-year rule in Syria has ended, leaving a region on edge. Jack and Sam unpack what this means for global geopolitics, how Syria’s fall weakens Russia and Iran, as well as the implications for global oil prices, migration, and UK foreign policy. Plus, a closer look at Labour’s EU engagement, as Chancellor Rachel Reeves heads to Brussels and PM Sir Keir Starmer gears up for high-level security talks in the UAE. You can send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511 867 633 or email them: jackandsam@sky.uk

Sky News' deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico's Jack Blanchard share their daily guide to the day ahead in politics in under 20 minutes.   Today Sir Keir Starmer lays out a set of six “milestones” to accompany his previous five “missions” for government. But how memorable are these missions and milestones, and are they set to become millstones?  You can send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511 867 633 or email them: jackandsam@sky.uk     

Sky News' deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico's Jack Blanchard share their daily guide to the day ahead in politics in under 20 minutes.  After politicians of all sides gathered in a London hotel for the Spectator Parliamentarian of the year, Jack and Sam go over the best stories from the night and explain why it shone a light on a new era of money in politics. And they discuss the role of Nigel Farage’s Reform party in British politics - and is Keir Starmer the best person to challenge its rise?You can send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511 867 633 or email them: jackandsam@sky.uk  Watch Sky's report into the rise of Reform here: https://news.sky.com/story/something-remarkable-is-happening-with-gen-z-is-reform-uk-winning-the-bro-vote-13265490

Sky News' deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico's Jack Blanchard share their daily guide to the day ahead in politics in under 20 minutes.  Did we get a window into the prime minister’s attempt at a close relationship with Donald Trump on Monday when he said we will invest “more deeply than ever” in the special relationship with the US?  It comes as Donald Trump announced his pick for US Ambassador to the UK.Also, who is the new cabinet secretary and head of the civil service, Sir Chris Wormald?You can send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511 867 633 or email them: jackandsam@sky.uk

Sky News' deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico's Jack Blanchard share their daily guide to the day ahead in politics in under 20 minutes.  With just over two weeks to go until parliament breaks for Christmas, the prime minister is planning to set out a new “Plan for Change” for the country this week. Why is Sir Keir Starmer doing this now? Is this a big reset for the government? And will it cut through?   Also today, we hear 20,000 people have crossed the Channel in small boats since Labour won the election. So how is the home secretary dealing with illegal migration?  You can send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511 867 633 or email them: jackandsam@sky.uk 

Sky News' deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico's Jack Blanchard share their daily guide to the day ahead in politics in under 20 minutes.  Net migration figures published this morning are expected to fall in part due to restrictions that were introduced by the Tories. Jack and Sam discuss what the reaction will be to the figures and how it could shape future migration policy.  Plus, they explain what to look for tomorrow with the landmark vote on assisted dying. You can send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511 867 633 or email them: jackandsam@sky.uk

Sky News' deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico's Jack Blanchard share their daily guide to the day ahead in politics in under 20 minutes.It’s only the third time Keir Starmer and Kemi Badenoch have faced each other at PMQs – how do they both prepare? A busy first appearance for David Lammy at the Foreign Select Committee as a ceasefire is declared in the Middle East. And, is growth this government’s top priority?You can send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511 867 633 or email them: jackandsam@sky.uk

Sky News' deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico's Jack Blanchard share their daily guide to the day ahead in politics in under 20 minutes.     How do you get millions of people off benefits and back into work? The government is attempting to solve this age-old problem today as it launches a new white paper to “get Britain working”.    But how robust is its plan? Does the government hold the key to successful welfare reform? And can they afford it?  Also – Donald Trump has said he plans to introduce tariffs on US imports from Mexico, Canada and China on his first day in office. What does this mean for world trade, and for the UK?     You can send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511 867 633 or email them: jackandsam@sky.uk   

Sky News' deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico's Jack Blanchard share their daily guide to the day ahead in politics in under 20 minutes. Another week, another opportunity for Rachel Reeves to defend the tax rises in her budget.Today she'll want to reassure business leaders as they complain her plans are putting them off hiring.But as the government announces welfare reforms this week to get more people back into work - does the budget actually undermine those plans?Also this week, MPs will vote on whether to legalise assisted dying.With the cabinet split on the issue - how difficult is this for the government? And should individual ministers be so vocal on their views?  You can send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511 867 633 or email them: jackandsam@sky.uk 

Sky News' deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico's Jack Blanchard share their daily guide to the day ahead in politics in under 20 minutes.        This morning Westminster wakes up to the news that John Prescott, Britain's longest-ever holder of the title deputy prime minister, the conscience of New Labour, and - at times - its life and soul, has died.Jack and Sam reflect on his legacy both within and beyond party politics and ask whether Angela Rayner should inherit his intolerance of the overly liberal middle class and be the deputy prime minister of working people.They also discuss what lies ahead for Ukraine as British missiles are fired into Russia for the first time in the conflict.

Sky News' deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico's Jack Blanchard share their daily guide to the day ahead in politics in under 20 minutes.             Jack checks in from Washington, which is still buzzing from Trump’s cabinet picks and 2024 ambitions, which could include a Scottish visit next year.  PM Keir Starmer is now returning from his trip to Brazil but will miss PMQs, leaving Angela Rayner to face the new Conservative frontbench. What do we know about Alex Burghart who is being put up by the Tories to face her?  Plus, Jack and Sam get into the social media regulation discussion and Elon Musk's invitation to appear before a select committee  You can send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511 867 633 or email them: jackandsam@sky.uk

Sky News' deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico's Jack Blanchard share their daily guide to the day ahead in politics in under 20 minutes.Jack is in Washington DC, where in 62 days president-elect Donald Trump will be inaugurated for a second time. There’s much anticipation to find out who will be in charge of the US economy.At the G20 meeting in Brazil, PM Keir Starmer navigates relations with China and the prospect of escalating conflict in Ukraine and Russia, Jack and Sam wonder if he has played his cards right.And in the UK, farmers will descend on Westminster in protest following Labour's change to inheritance tax relief on farming businesses in the budget. Has the government “betrayed” farmers?You can send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511 867 633 or email them: jackandsam@sky.uk

Sky News' deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico's Jack Blanchard share their daily guide to the day ahead in politics in under 20 minutes.            Keir Starmer is back on his travels in Brazil for the G20 meeting. On his agenda is the first face-to-face meeting between a UK prime minister and a Chinese president since 2018.More on Starmer’s mind may be the expectation that the UK will follow the US’s lead in allowing long-range weapons to be used by Ukraine to hit targets within Russia.   Putin has said that any use of long-range missiles will be seen as the involvement of Nato in the conflict, so will the move risk escalating tensions? Plus, Jack and Sam set up what’s ahead over the coming week. You can send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511 867 633 or email them: jackandsam@sky.uk

Sky News' deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico's Jack Blanchard share their daily guide to the day ahead in politics in under 20 minutes.       Today Rachel Reeves is heading to Mansion House for her latest speech on growth and pensions fund reform as she attempts to get back on the front foot following a bumpy couple of weeks after the budget. They also discuss Health Secretary Wes Streeting's objection to the assisted dying bill and whether it will realistically pass.Plus, they have the latest on what to expect from Donald Trump's tenure as he announces more of his cabinet.     You can send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511 867 633 or email them: jackandsam@sky.uk