Politics At Sam and Anne'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 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: [email protected]

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. There are new plans from Wes Streeting to reform the NHS - Jack and Sam discuss his league table plan which isn't going down well with all parts of the health service. Does some of it sound a bit like Tony Blair?Donald Trump says he will nominate Fox News host and "anti-woke" commentator Pete Hegseth for his defense secretary. How will that go down at the UK's Ministry of Defence (MOD) and in other parts of the world?You can send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511 867 633 or email them: [email protected]

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. Sam calls in from Baku in Azerbaijan today, where he is with the prime minister at the COP climate change summit. The UK government wants to talk about leading the world into a clean energy transition - how ambitious is that? And can they pull it off? Sir Keir Starmer has also been talking about the Assisted Dying Bill which has now been published ahead of a parliament debate and vote in a few weeks' time. The safeguards in the bill mean that two independent doctors would have to be satisfied someone is eligible and made their decision voluntarily - but there are still a lot of concerned disability campaigners. Where is the government on the bill? You can send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511 867 633 or email them: [email protected]

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 prime minister is on his travels today - first to Paris for Armistice Day commemorations and then to Baku in Azerbaijan for the COP climate change summit. How will Sir Keir Starmer use his visits to deal with the foreign policy agenda? Will he take the opportunity to speak to other world leaders about dealing with president-elect Donald Trump? You can send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511 867 633 or email them: [email protected]

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 reality of a second Trump presidency sinks in, what have the immediate global consequences been? Jack and Sam discuss the various reactions of world leaders to the news as they gather for a summit in Budapest, hosted by Trump supporter Viktor Orban. What are the economic consequences of the tariffs Trump has hinted at? What does it mean for Ukraine? And what does it mean for domestic politics? How are members of the UK Labour party squaring their past statements on the man with the realities of government? You can send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511 867 633 or email them: [email protected]

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 everyone waking up to the possibility of a second Trump presidency in the US, how will the UK government react?There may be huge news across the pond, but Sir Keir Starmer also needs to focus on the House of Commons today as he faces Kemi Badenoch in her first PMQs as the new leader of the Opposition. Jack and Sam predict what her style might be, and how the prime minister will fare up against her.Plus, the chancellor faces a grilling at the Treasury Select Committee when it goes through her tax raising budget. You can send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511 867 633 or email them: [email protected]

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.Kemi Badenoch continues to appoint her frontbench today – all in time for her to chair her first shadow cabinet meeting.With Priti Patel as the shadow foreign secretary – what does it tell us about Ms Badenoch’s attempts to unite the party? And how will she fill all the other spots, when she only has 121 MPs to choose from?Also today, the government is focused on the long-trailed policy to ban smoking, as the Tobacco and Vapes Bill is introduced to parliament.And how is the UK government preparing for the US election?You can send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511 867 633 or email them: [email protected]

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 prime minister is focusing on migration today and announcing more money for his Border Security Command – but will it help the government 'smash the gangs', as they promised during the election? Also today, the new leader of the Opposition, Kemi Badenoch, announces her shadow cabinet - how will she unite the Conservative party? And it's the final day of campaigning in the US presidential election. You can send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511 867 633 or email them: [email protected]

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 and Sam go over reaction to Rachel Reeves's first budget - including questions about how money for the NHS will be used.They also discuss the potential risks for the chancellor from here after her "tax and spend" statement. You can send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511 867 633 or email them: [email protected]

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 chancellor Rachel Reeves delivers the first Labour budget in 15 years. She’s looking to close a £40bn funding gap – with more details on how tax rises will help that. With the government insisting there are “no rabbits in the hat”, Jack and Sam say to watch her investment announcements as well as how markets react. And how the row about a cap on bus fares tells you all about the challenges facing Labour in their early months and years in power. You can send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511 867 633 or email them: [email protected]

The chancellor will deliver the first Labour budget in 15 years tomorrow. It will be a huge moment for the government, but how will it sit with the public?Will we hear from a government that's raising taxes and borrowing a lot more to fund public services? And how different is that to the tone of the party when it campaigned in the general election? Plus - it's the final week of the Conservative Party leadership contest - how are Kemi Badenoch and Robert Jenrick making noise through all the focus on the budget? You can send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511 867 633 or email them: [email protected]

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 budget week. After weeks of build-up, leaks and speculation will there be space for a "rabbit" on Wednesday, or do we already know the lot? And how is the government framing any negativity around tax rises? Also today, Labour has suspended the MP for Runcorn and Helsby, Mike Amesbury, after CCTV footage appeared to show him punching a man to the ground and hitting him repeatedly. 👉 Tap here to follow Politics At Jack And Sam's wherever you get your podcasts 👈 You can send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511 867 633 or email them: [email protected]

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. Two important summits this week - one the prime minister is at, one he isn't. Sir Keir Starmer is in Samoa for a Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM), but Russian President Vladimir Putin has greeted more than 20 heads of state at the BRICS summit of emerging economies, including some of those who should be with Sir Keir.The PM's appearance is underpinned by a row about reparations for the UK's historical role in the trans-Atlantic slave trade. Sir Keir has insisted the Commonwealth needs to face forward, not look backward, but how will that land?And as Rachel Reeves prepares to tell the IMF about changes to fiscal rules, are we heading towards a "mixed message" budget? Jack and Sam discuss her visit to Washington.You can send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511 867 633 or email them: [email protected]

Donald Trump has filed a legal complaint against the Labour Party accusing them of interfering in the US election after activists travelled to the US to support his rival Kamala Harris. Jack and Sam discuss if the row could jeopardise the government's relationship with the Republican candidate.Plus, the Commons will hear a statement today on the murder of Chris Kaba, the government has signed a new security pact with Germany and Jack and Sam have the latest on the budget.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. 👉 Tap here to follow Politics At Jack And Sam's wherever you get your podcasts 👈 You can send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511 867 633 or email them: [email protected]

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 more than 1,000 prisoners are released early today, Jack and Sam examine the justice secretary’s review of sentencing. Could house arrest be the solution to overcrowding? Plus – what will ministers be focused on at today’s cabinet meeting? You can send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511 867 633 or email them: [email protected]

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 nine days to go until Rachel Reeves’s first budget, how much money is the chancellor planning to spend on public services? Which taxes will have to rise to pay for any spending increases? And how nervous are cabinet ministers feeling about it? Plus, the government is asking the public for ideas about how to improve the NHS. You can send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511 867 633 or email them: [email protected]

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. Chancellor Rachel Reeves may have put the finishing touches on Labour’s first budget, but some cabinet ministers, including deputy prime minister Angela Rayner, are said to be concerned about how harsh cuts will be. With the 30th October budget basically ready, could there be a revolt when the details are published? Plus, the two Tory leadership hopefuls Robert Jenrick and Kemi Badenoch face each other in a head-to-head debate, but on what issues will they align, and where are they different? You can send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511 867 633 or email them: [email protected]

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. On the day the assisted dying bill is introduced to parliament, Jack and Sam examine the politics of the issue, which was last considered by MPs almost a decade ago. With PMQs today likely to be dominated by questions about the upcoming budget – just how big is the hole in the economy that the chancellor needs to fill? You can send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511 867 633 or email them: [email protected]

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 the Autumn Budget – what are the rumours about National Insurance, and would a rise in the tax for businesses be breaking a Labour manifesto pledge? And what is the fate for the Tory party after Sir John Curtice suggested neither Robert Jenrick nor Kemi Badenoch can save the party in the polls. You can send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511 867 633 or email them: [email protected]

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. On the day of the government's first ever investment summit in the capital, how will the prime minister win over business leaders after a tricky run-up to the meeting? Plus, the foreign secretary is at the EU Foreign Affairs Council in Luxembourg – what does it mean for closer relations between the UK and the EU? You can send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511 867 633 or email them: [email protected]

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. A shock exit for James Cleverly from the Tory leadership race sends accusations of skullduggery flying around Westminster - and Jack and Sam try to get to the bottom of what went wrong for team Cleverly. Plus, Ukraine’s President Zelenskyy heads to Downing Street as part of a NATO bilateral but attention in No10 is still on the upcoming Budget. You can send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511 867 633 or email them: [email protected]

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 the first PMQs after a difficult couple of weeks for Sir Keir Starmer, which saw scrutiny over freebies and the resignation of Sue Gray. And we have a better idea of what's going to be in Rachel Reeves's budget, which is just around the corner. Could she tweak debt rules despite promising never to do so? Plus, the Tory leadership race is down to three with Tom Tugendhat out. Which contender will take his MP votes?

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 Conservative Party leadership contest sees another candidate knocked out later today – how much of a bounce has there been for James Cleverly? Meanwhile, Sir Keir Starmer chairs his first cabinet since his chief of staff resigned – how much influence will Sue Gray’s replacement, Morgan McSweeney, have? You can send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511 867 633 or email them: [email protected]

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. Following Sue Gray’s resignation, Jack and Sam share the details of her departure and they discuss the mood in Downing Street this morning, as the Prime Minister gets together his new top team. Jack and Sam also have their rundown of the biggest political events this week. You can send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511 867 633 or email them: [email protected]

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. Sir Keir Starmer has announced he will be paying back more than £6,000 worth of freebies following a month of difficult questions about what the prime minister does and doesn't pay for. Meanwhile, lobbying begins before the Tory leadership race reaches knockout stages next week. James Cleverly put himself at the front of the race during his Tory party conference speech on Wednesday. You can send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511 867 633 or email them: [email protected]

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. Overnight, military action in the Middle East escalated further, with Iran firing hundreds of missiles at Israel in response to Israel’s ground incursion of Lebanon. PM Keir Starmer has condemned the attack by Iran, while also encouraging UK nationals still in Lebanon to leave. But is this military escalation by nations in the Middle East a failure of Western diplomacy to prevent it? Jack and Sam also discuss the last day of the Conservative party conference in Birmingham, with the four leadership hopefuls, Tom Tugendhat, James Cleverly, Robert Jenrick, and Kemi Badenoch, giving speeches. You can send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511 867 633 or email them: [email protected]

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 podcast turns one today, Jack and Sam are back in Birmingham covering the Conservative Party conference as the race to be new leader appears to get even tighter. Meanwhile in Westminster the race to replace cabinet secretary Simon Case begins.

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 week they're in Birmingham for the Conservative party conference where the focus is on Jenrick, Badenoch, Tugendhat and Cleverly; the four leaders remaining in the leadership race. They discuss what to expect from the candidates in the next few days including how Kemi Badenoch can recover from her controversial maternity pay comments.

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. Western leaders prepare for a worst-case scenario in Lebanon as Israeli military troops are set for a ground offensive against Hezbollah. After another evening of frenzied diplomacy, the US, Britain, EU and several Arab nations are calling for a "temporary ceasefire" along the Lebanese border.Meanwhile, Sir Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves are still facing questions on the domestic strife and Jack and Sam discuss what we can expect from next week's Tory party conferenceYou can send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511 867 633 or email them: [email protected]

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. On the day Sir Keir Starmer addresses the Labour party conference as Prime Minister for the first time, Jack and Sam set out what he’ll announce and ask whether he can pull off his tough messaging.They also talk about the conflict in the Middle East as the Prime Minister travels to the UN General Assembly in New York later. 👉 Tap here to follow Politics at Jack and Sam's wherever you get your podcasts 👈 You can send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511 867 633 or email them: [email protected]

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. On the day Sir Keir Starmer addresses the Labour Party conference as prime minister for the first time, Jack and Sam set out what he'll announce and ask whether he can pull off his tough messaging. They also talk about the conflict in the Middle East, as the prime minister travels to the UN General Assembly in New York later.You can send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511 867 633 or email them: [email protected]

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 donations row and briefings against Sue Gray rumble on, Jack and Sam ask whether it's overshadowing what the government want people to be talking about at the Labour Party conference in Liverpool this week. They also set you up for the political week ahead with the rundown of what you can expect to see in the coming days. You can send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511 867 633 or email them: [email protected]

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. Just days before Labour meets for their party conference, they’re dealing with criticism over chief of staff Sue Gray’s salary, which is more than the PM's, and Sir Keir Starmer’s gifts. He’s received more freebies than any other MP since December 2019. And Foreign Secretary David Lammy is meeting his US counterpart Antony Blinken in Paris, following Tuesday’s pager explosions across Lebanon. The visit is aimed at salvaging stalled negotiations to end the Gaza conflict between Israel and Hamas. Send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511 867 633 or email them: [email protected] You can find and search the Westminster Accounts here: news.sky.com/westminsteraccounts

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. Following a wave of pager explosions across Lebanon that left thousands of Hezbollah members injured, there are fears of an escalation in tensions in the Middle East. What is Britain's reaction? Plus, new inflation figures are released, how will they impact budget spending, particularly on the NHS? And a decade after the Scottish independence referendum, where do voters sit now on whether they’d vote "Yes" or "No" to Scotland leaving the United Kingdom?You can send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511 867 633 or email them: [email protected]

Sky News' deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico's Jack Blanchard are back with their daily guide to the day ahead in politics in under 20 minutes. As the row over gifts given to the prime minister and his wife rolls on, Jack and Sam ask whether it's a problem for Sir Keir Starmer to accept freebies from donors. They also pick apart the response to the story from government ministers. And on the day of Sir Ed Davey's speech to the Liberal Democrat conference, Jack and Sam discuss the place of the third-biggest party in parliament. You can send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511 867 633 or email them: [email protected]

Sky News' deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico's Jack Blanchard are back with their daily guide to the day ahead in politics in under 20 minutes. Today, Jack and Sam explain why the Prime Minister is visiting Giorgia Meloni in Italy whilst promising to “smash the gangs” and tackle illegal migration. As the Liberal Democrats continue their conference in Brighton – Jack and Sam dicuss their role in this parliament. And they have a run down of what to look out for in the week ahead. You can send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511 867 633 or email them: [email protected]

Sky News' deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico's Jack Blanchard are back with their daily guide to the day ahead in politics in under 20 minutes. 👉 Tap here to follow Politics at Jack and Sam's wherever you get your podcasts 👈 On the last day before recess in the Commons Jack and Sam discuss the toplines of the Darzi report, which paints a bleak picture of the state of the NHS, and what needs to change to reform our healthcare. Plus, they ask if Sir Keir Starmer has been too doom and gloom, scaring off investment for the country on the day he flies to the US to meet Joe Biden to finalise unconfirmed plans that could see Ukraine allowed to fire long-range missiles into Russia. You can now send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511 867 633 or email them: [email protected]

Sky News' deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico's Jack Blanchard are back with their daily guide to the day ahead in politics in under 20 minutes. As Westminster wakes up after the first debate between Donald Trump and Kamala Harris, Jack and Sam look at what it tells us about US foreign policy under both candidates. Foreign secretary David Lammy and US secretary of state Anthony Blinken head to Kyiv and, will Keir Starmer be able to move on from the winter fuel allowance at PMQs? You can now send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511 867 633 or email them: [email protected]

Sky News' deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico's Jack Blanchard are back with their daily guide to the day ahead in politics in under 20 minutes. On the day of a big Commons vote on the future of winter fuel payments, Jack and Sam discuss whether this is really the first big test of the new government and how Rachel Reeves and Sir Keir Starmer are dealing with potential rebels. They also talk about the meeting today between the foreign secretary and the US secretary of state Anthony Blinken. And they have an update on the Conservative Party leadership race on the day one more contestant is knocked out. You can now send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511 867 633 or email them: [email protected]

Sky News' deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico's Jack Blanchard are back with their daily guide to the day ahead in politics in under 20 minutes. Today, they explain the fallout ahead of Tuesday's controversial vote on scrapping winter fuel allowance for most pensioners. It's also the TUC Congress in Brighton this week - Jack and Sam explain what to look out for from the union and why the event matters even more this year. You can now send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511 867 633 or email them: [email protected]

Sky News' deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico's Jack Blanchard, two of the best-connected journalists in Westminster, are back with their daily guide to the day ahead in politics in under 20 minutes. They examine the fallout over Dame Priti Patel's unsuccessful bid to become the next Conservative leader and what it means for the other candidates.Jack and Sam also dive into the government's plans to do something about the sewage in our waterways, with proposals being set out to tackle the problem through legislation.You can now send a WhatsApp message or voicenote to Jack and Sam on 07511 867 633 or email them: [email protected]

Did politics fail Grenfell? Sky News' deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico's Jack Blanchard are back with their daily guide to the day ahead in politics in under 20 minutes. As the final report into the Grenfell Tower fire is published, Jack and Sam examine what the political response could be.They also look ahead to what Sir Keir Starmer will face at his first Prime Minister's Questions of the autumn, and they have an update on the Conservative Party leadership contest as one contender is knocked out today.You can now send a WhatsApp to Jack and Sam on 07511 867 633 or email them: [email protected]

Sky News' deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico's Jack Blanchard are back with their daily guide to the day ahead in politics in under 20 minutes. Today they discuss the fallout around the government’s decision to suspend 30 arms export licenses to Israel. With the budget just around the corner, Jack and Sam also explain what to look out for at today’s Treasury Questions in the Commons. And later, an update on the Conservative Party leadership contest. Email Jack and Sam: [email protected] 👉 Tap here to follow Politics at Jack and Sam's wherever you get your podcasts 👈

Sky News' deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico's Jack Blanchard are back with their daily guide to the day ahead in politics in under 20 minutes. Today sees parliament return after summer recess so Jack and Sam tell you everything you need to know about the proper beginning of the new Labour government and what to look out for in the coming days. The Conservative Party leadership contest is also well under way – so they pick apart the many campaign launches happening this week. Email Jack and Sam: [email protected]

Sky News' deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico's Jack Blanchard are here with their guide to the day ahead in politics. Today sees Ed Miliband unveil the much-discussed GB Energy, which they say will be in partnership with the Crown Estate. Also, Jack and Sam assess the chances of Tom Tugendhat taking over from Rishi Runak as leader of the opposition now he’s put his name forward, and react to US President Joe Biden’s address from the oval office explaining his decision to quit the 2024 presidential race. Email Jack and Sam: [email protected]

Sky News' deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico's Jack Blanchard are here with their guide to the day ahead in politics. Today sees Keir Starmer’s first PMQs since becoming Prime Minister and it comes after he suspended seven MPs who voted against the government over the two-child benefit cap. Also, James Cleverly announces he’s running to be leader of the Conservatives, and we (probably) learn later today who will become the new Welsh First Minister after Vaughan Gething’s resignation Email Jack and Sam: [email protected]

Sky News' deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico's Jack Blanchard are here with their guide to the day ahead in politics.Labour sets out to tackle welfare, setting out their vision to get Britain working by addressing economic inactivity - could this be Sir Keir Starmer's biggest challenge yet? Or perhaps it's the first rebellion already on the cards for the new Prime Minister. Plus, while Kamala Harris has said she has enough delegates to secure the nomination to become the Democratic Party’s nominee for President - the Tories delay announcing their leader until November, meaning a long wait to find out who Rishi Sunak's successor will be. Email Jack and Sam: [email protected]

Sky News' deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico's Jack Blanchard are here with their guide to the day ahead in politics. On the morning after Joe Biden announced he would withdraw from the US presidential race, Jack and Sam talk about all the developments across the pond. And with about a week and a half left of parliament sitting before summer recess, they discuss the prime minister's agenda for the week and look at how the chancellor is dealing with public finances. Email Jack and Sam: [email protected]

Sky News' deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico's Jack Blanchard are here with their guide to the day ahead in politics. On day 13 of Labour’s new government, PM Keir Starmer heads to meet the rest of the European Political Community, hosting over 40 leaders in Oxford, where he will announce plans that Britain will “help lead” EU-wide efforts to combat organised illegal migration. Plus, in the US, President Biden tests positive for Covid, and the UK Covid-19 Inquiry will publish its first report on findings from the first module on ‘resilience and preparedness’. Email Jack and Sam: [email protected]

Sky News' deputy political editor Sam Coates and Politico's Jack Blanchard are here with their guide to the day ahead in politics. Today is the first King's Speech of the Labour era, as Jack and Sam rattle through what to expect. Meanwhile, Sir Keir Starmer is hosting the Irish prime minister as part of his pledge to "reset EU relations" and Boris Johnson has made a surprise appearance at the Republican National Convention in Milwaukee to talk Ukraine, days after the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. Email Jack and Sam: [email protected]