Matt Chorley's Urgent Questions Podcast
Matt Chorley brings you the biggest interviews, latest news and best analysis from the heart of Westminster every weekday. It's politics, but not as you know it...
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Why are next month's by-elections complicated?
Today
Plus... Why are young Indians rallying around a cockroach?
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Is there a parallel universe where the PM is really popular?
Last Thursday
Plus how should politicians deal with hecklers?
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Why has Bridget Phillipson recruited Gemma Collins?
Wed 20 May 2026
Plus… what does Basil Brush want to go boom boom?
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Will Makerfield be the most important by-election ever?
Tue 19 May 2026
Plus… how do you look after a lame duck?
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Has Streeting sparked a Labour civil war?
Thu 14 May 2026
Plus… what does history teach us about leadership challenges?
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Is Wes Streeting going to challenge the PM?
Wed 13 May 2026
Plus… has the King's speech been overshadowed?
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Who are the election winners and losers?
Fri 8 May 2026
...Matt Chorley's election analysis special.
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How seismic could this week's elections be?
Mon 4 May 2026
...and what should we watch out for when the results come in?
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Why does Sir John Major warn politics is not a gameshow?
Fri 1 May 2026
Plus, should Keir Starmer copy his 'put up or shut' moment?
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How does Morgan McSweeney the man compare to the myth?
Tue 28 Apr 2026
Plus… how do Americans feel about the King's visit?
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What makes a great news theme tune?
Fri 24 Apr 2026
Plus, why do journalists love the White House correspondent's dinner?
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Why did Michael Palin undress as the prime minister?
Wed 22 Apr 2026
Plus… are there cracks appearing in cabinet unity?
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