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UK correspondent Matthew Parris joins Kathryn to talk about shadow chancellor Rachel Reeves' speech that was critical of the economic legacy of the previous Labour government and...a little boring. Audio

UK correspondent Matthew Parris breaks down what's in chancellor Jeremy Hunt's spring budget. Audio

UK correspondent Matthew Parris joins Kathryn to talk about a new deal that aims to smooth post-Brexit trade between Great Britain and Northern Ireland.  Audio

UK correspondent Matthew Parris looks at what former Prime Minister Boris Johnson has told the Covid inquiry - including that he "should've twigged" about the seriousness of the virus sooner. The Home… Audio

UK correspondent Matthew Parris joins Kathryn to look at the UK's reaction to the violence in Israel and Gaza, as 17 Britons are thought to be among the missing and dead. A protester has been arrested… Audio

A British parliamentary researcher arrested on suspicion of being a 'Chinese spy' in March has been unveiled as Chris Cash, a 28-year-old who reportedly has links with many Tory MPs. The history… Audio

UK correspondent Matthew Parris joins Kathryn to talk about Prime Minister Rishi Sunak opting out of endorsing a report that his predecessor Boris Johnson mislead Parliament over Partygate. It comes… Audio

UK correspondent Matthew Parris joins Kathryn to talk about PM Rishi Sunak declining to investigate a speeding offence against his home secretary Suella Braverman, while his predecessor Boris Johnson… Audio

UK correspondent Matthew Parris joins Kathryn to talk about a 'critical' 24 hours in the effort to evacuate British nationals from Sudan, and a meeting between Rishi Sunak and the new head of the SNP… Audio

UK correspondent Matthew Parris joins Kathryn to look at Humza Yousaf's confirmation as Scotland's new first minister and the line-up of his new Cabinet. Former Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn has given… Audio

UK correspondent Matthew Parris joins Kathryn to talk about Ukraine President Zelensky's visit to Britain - his first since Russia invaded. Former Prime Minister Liz Truss has given her first… Audio

Correspondent Matthew Parris joins Susie to look at how the UK's highest court has ruled against plans by First Minister Nicola Sturgeon to hold a referendum vote on Scottish independence. He'll also… Audio

UK correspondent Matthew Parris joins Kathryn to talk about Dominic Raab, the deputy Prime Minister, who's accused of bullying officials when he held previous government roles. He's denied the… Audio

It's been an extraordinary evening in UK politics, with some pundits saying it looks like a "death spiral" for Prime Minister Liz Truss, who's been in the job for just six weeks. There was total chaos… Audio

The UK PM has described 2022 as the year of "freedom fighting back". She says Russia needs to leave Ukraine and she is calling for the Kremlin to pay reparations. Liz Truss has also left no doubt… Audio

UK correspondent Matthew Parris reflects on the death of Queen Elizabeth II, and looks to the reign of King Charles III. Audio

UK correspondent Matthew Parris joins Kathryn to talk about the latest from the Tory leadership race, as both Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak focus on reform of the NHS. Armed police are on the streets of… Audio

UK correspondent Matthew Parris joins Kathryn with an update on the leadership contest between Rishi Sunak and Liz Truss, a dramatic debate between the pair that was interrupted by the fainting of TV… Audio

UK correspondent Matthew Parris joins Lynn to talk about the massive disruption to millions of passengers across Britain due to rail strikes. Will negotiations avert more planned action later this… Audio

UK Prime Minister Boris Johnson has this morning survived a vote of no confidence brought against him, but it's clear a large proportion of his own Conservative Party no longer support him. Of the 359… Audio

UK correspondent Matthew Parris joins Kathryn to talk about the mounting number of letters expressing no confidence in Prime Minister Boris Johnson, with some Tory MPs openly calling for him to go… Audio

UK correspondent Matthew Parris joins Kathryn to talk about rising inflation and a Cabinet Minister's suggestion that struggling families should buy budget brands, which has not gone down well. Labour… Audio

UK correspondent Matthew Parris in the UK, where more fines have been handed out to partygoers at Number 10 - this time for a gathering on the eve of Prince Philip's funeral, conversion therapy is… Audio

UK correspondent Matthew Parris joins Lynn to talk about the overwhelming response to the new homes-for Ukrainian-refugees scheme, the squatters who moved into a Russian oligarch's mansion, Boris… Audio

UK correspondent Matthew Parris joins Kathryn to talk about the rebuke delivered to Boris Johnson over his attack on Sir Keir Starmer over Jimmy Savile, after protesters pounced on the opposition… Audio

UK correspondent Matthew Parris joins Kathryn to talk about the controversy over a Christmas party held at Number 10 Downing St last year in contravention of Covid rules. Audio

Quentin Johnson reviews Fracture - Stories of How Great Lives Take Root in Trauma by Matthew Parris, published by Allen and Unwin. Audio

UK correspondent Matthew Parris joins Kathryn to look at how Conservative MP Owen Paterson has avoided punishment for using his position to benefit two companies he worked for. He'll also discuss the… Audio