Politics Uncensored
Politics Uncensored gives you the news that matters. With unfiltered analysis and debate from leading politicians, journalists and experts, this show removes the political fluff to offer an honest and uncensored look at how Westminster really works.
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The UK Defence Secretary Resigns. Plus: Violence in Belfast and Albania’s Backlash Against a Jared Kushner Backed Hotel Development
Thursday, 11 June 2026
The Week Unwrapped What’s next for the war in the Middle East?Hopes for a truce in the Middle East are fading, as the United States launched a second round of airstrikes into Iran on Thursday morning. The attacks were launched after the downing of an American helicopter near the Strait of Hormuz. Iran responded by targeting the US’s allies in the Gulf: Bahrain, Kuwait and Jordan. President Donald Trump warned on Wednesday night that Tehran would “pay the price” for stalling peace negotiations. Zoë and Ali discuss what these breaches mean for peace, whether it is turning into a long-term war...
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Footage of Henry Nowak’s murder sparks national outrage. Plus: The rising level of youth unemployment
Thursday, 4 June 2026
On this edition, body-cam footage of 18 year old Henry Nowak’s death in police custody has sparked division and outrage - we’ll unpack the latest. And later on we’ll find out why so many young people are out of work right now. The Week Unwrapped: Two weeks to go until the Makerfield by-election:Ali is in Makerfield again this week ahead of the consequential by-election on 18th June which could determine the future of leadership in Britain. Ali tells Zoë about the mood on the ground, what the polls are saying right now and the scrutiny that the Reform candidate, Robert Kenyon, is under.Hunga...
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The UK’s growing heatwave problem. Plus: Would a social media ban actually work?
Thursday, 28 May 2026
Ali is presenting from Makerfield today, but he’s joined by Ros Taylor, writer, journalist and podcaster to cover the top stories of the week.The Week Unwrapped:Former SNP Chief, Peter Murrell, Pleads Guilty to Embezzling Party FundsEarlier this week, the former chief executive of the Scottish National Party, Peter Murrell pleaded guilty to embezzling more than £400,000 from the party. Murrell, who is also the estranged husband of previous first minister Nicola Sturgeon, used illicit party funds to purchase luxury goods including jewellery, two cars and a motorhome. Ros and Ali discuss how ...
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Is Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor the Ultimate Nepo Baby?
Thursday, 21 May 2026
The Week Unwrapped:Files related to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor's appointment as trade envoy in 2001 have been released - A fresh batch of files relating to Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor appointment as trade envoy in 2001 has been released by the government. Earlier this year, lawmakers agreed to publish the documents after the disgraced royal was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. The pages reveal that there was no formal due diligence or vetting process undertaken prior to his appointment. Ali and Martha unpack whether this new information will be damaging to Buckingham Pal...
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Andy Burnham Paves the Way to Challenge Keir Starmer for Labour Leadership. Plus: The Politics of Eurovision
Thursday, 14 May 2026
The Week Unwrapped:US President, Donald Trump, is on a rare visit to China this week to meet with premier Xi Jinping. The summit aims to ease the fragile relationship between the two superpowers. Zoe and Ali discuss Trump’s surprising change of heart on China, the importance of Taiwan in these discussions and whether Beijing will assist Washington on Iran. Then, following on from our discussion last week: Reports confirm that Nigel Farage bought a £1.4 million property in cash shortly after he received a £5 personal gift from a Thailand based crypto billionaire. The revelation comes after T...
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Local elections day: Why Local Politics Matters and Nigel Farage's £5mil Crypto "Gift"
Thursday, 7 May 2026
This episode went live on polling day for the local elections, here's why local politics matters.But first it's the week unwrapped with winner of Make me a Prime Minister Natalie BalmainSTORY 1: Hantavirus Outbreak, how worried should we be?Earlier this week, The World Health Organisation confirmed an outbreak of the deadly rodent-borne Hantavirus aboard a Dutch cruise ship. So far 3 of the 150 passengers have died and one British citizen has been taken into intensive care. The vessel, MV Hondus, was in transit from Argentina to the Canary Islands. The ship is expected to arrive at Granadil...
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The rise of political violence in the UK following antisemitic attacks in London. Plus: The role of the Royal Family in diplomacy
Thursday, 30 April 2026
The Week Unwrapped: Police are treating the stabbing of two men in Golders Green, in north London as terrorism. The assaults, claimed by Iran-linked terror group Harakat Ashab al-Yamin al-Islamia (HAYI) follow a series of arson attacks on Jewish targets in the capital since March. The suspect, who has been named as Essa Suleiman, has been described as hunting for anyone “visibly Jewish” to attack. Zoë and Ali discuss the rise of antisemitism in the UK, the concern around growing political violence and what the government can do beyond increased police funding. Then, new analysis shows the w...
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Can Keir Starmer Survive the Mandelson Scandal? Plus: Why Palantir is ‘not an appropriate partner’ for the NHS
Friday, 24 April 2026
It’s been a busy week in Westminster as it continues to reel from the news of Peter Mandelson’s failed vetting. To recap: last week, The Guardian published the explosive revelation that Mandelson did not secure vetting clearance before he was appointed as Ambassador to Washington in late 2024. However, Prime Minister Keir Starmer says he was in the dark about the decision. On Monday afternoon, Starmer defended himself in the commons saying that it was “beggars belief" that the result was withheld from him by the since-sacked Foreign Office Chief, Oliver Robbins. In his own questioning, Robb...
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"It's Giving Partygate" - Peter Mandelson Failed Security Check but Still Appointed
Thursday, 16 April 2026
Peter Mandelson was appointed as Ambassador to the US, despite failing his security check. The decision was overruled by the Foreign Office to ensure he could take up his post as ambassador to the US, an investigation by the Guardian revealed.Ali and Zoe discuss this breaking story, the "partygate" vibes and if this is the end for Keir Starmer.Via the Guardian: According to multiple sources, Mandelson was initially denied clearance in late January 2025 after a developed vetting process, a highly confidential background check by security officials.Keir Starmer had by then announced he would ...
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Netanyahu Wants to Create "GREATER ISRAEL" By Expanding into Iran - Professor Scott Lucas
Thursday, 9 April 2026
Benjamin Netanyahu has different plans then Donald Trump, aiming to expand their territory to make "Greater Israel", argues Professor Scott Lucas.No Zoe today so Ali breaks down the war in Iran so far before being joined by Professor of International Studies at the Clinton Institute in Dublin, and founder of the EA WorldView, Scott Lucas to chat about the shaky ceasefire between the US and Iran. We also rerun Zoe's interview with Matthew Spence, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Middle East Policy under Obama.After this Scott Lucas joins the show, where he breaks down the dif...
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Simon Dudley's Awful Grenfell Comments and the Billionaires who own London
Thursday, 2 April 2026
On today’s show, we found out about the billionaires who really own London with investigative journalist Andrew Kersley. Then Zoe and Ali discuss Trump’s bold claim that his “objectives” in Iran are nearly complete.But first it's the Week Unwrapped:Grenfell was a “tragedy” but “everyone dies in the end”, this is what the now former Reform housing spokesman, Simon Dudley, said in an interview with Inside Housing. These comments have sparked outrage from Grenfell campaigners and the politicians alike. Simon Dudley this week in an interview with Inside Housing said in response to a question on...
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Will Landmark Meta Ruling Lead to a SOCIAL MEDIA BAN?
Thursday, 26 March 2026
On today’s show, Meta and Google found negligent in social media addiction trial joining us to discuss this landmark ruling is Tech Reported for Politico Aaron Mak.But first it's the week unwrapped:Failed Reform candidate Matt Goodwin’s new book is reportedly filled with falsehoods and hallucinations after allegations that he extensively used ChatGPT to write it. Prompting him to have the nickname, MattGpt.The Reform UK candidate who lost a crunch by-election last month has defended using AI to help write his latest book.Matt Goodwin came in second place, behind the Green Party’s Hannah Spe...
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Trump and Right Wing "Racism" with Matthew Spence and Mothin Ali
Thursday, 19 March 2026
On todays show, Deputy Green Leader Mothin Ali to discuss Nick Timothy, Tory MP describing Ramadan prayers as an “act of domination”. Then, Matthew Spence, former Deputy Assistant Secretary of Defense for Middle East Policy under Obama joins to break down the US war with Iran.But first it's the week unwrapped. Ali couldn't make it today so comedian, satirist and host of Privacy Settings on FUBAR Radio its Will Sebag-Montefiore! Zoe and Will discuss Nigel Farage's Cameo conundrum and Angela Rayner's splash back in headline politics.Nigel Farage has found himself in hot water after selling v...
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Keir Starmer Is BEYOND SAVING - Jury Trials, Trans Rights and Peter Mandelson
Friday, 13 March 2026
Keir Starmer is beyond saving and it's time to jump ship - Ben Smoke.On todays show, the government plan to end jury trials for crimes with expected sentences of under 3 years. Ali and Zoe are joined by journalist Ben Smoke to discuss rising authoritarianism form the Labour Party. Then Pink News writer Amelia Hansford joins the show to break down NHS England’s review into HRT for trans adults.Before this, its the week unwrapped! From warnings over ‘reputational risk’ t to a £75,000 taxpayer-funded payout, the first tranche of Peter Mandelson files have been published! How damaging is this ...
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Why did Trump Start a War With Iran? There's No Way to Tell
Thursday, 5 March 2026
Why has Trump gone to war with Iran? God knows...On today’s show Ali and Zoe are joined by foreign affairs journalist Colin Freeman to help break down Donald Trump’s war with Iran and the UK’s position in the chaos. Then film director Daniel Everitt-Lock will joins the studio to discuss his brand new film Our Planet, The People, My Blood, a documentary following the fight against the Ministry of Defence to get compensation and recognition for the British Atomic Veterans.Before this it's the week unwrapped:Last week the Greens shocked the political establishment by Winning the Gorton and Den...
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SEISMIC Green Party WIN in Gorton and Denton Will Change Politics
Thursday, 26 February 2026
Hannah Spencer, the Green Party Candidate in Gorton and Denton has won the by-election. In a contest that turned out to be less close then most thought, the Greens have achieved a historic election victory, in what is a big boost for Zack Polanski's insurgent left wing party. This episode was recorded on polling day before the results were out. Ali and Zoe break down the many controversies from each major party in this election, what a loss means for Labour and Reform and why no one is talking about the Conservatives.The Gorton and Denton by-election is proving to be one of the most controv...
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Andrew Arrest Means the End of the Monarchy?
Friday, 20 February 2026
Does Andrew's arrest mean the end of the British Monarchy?The 19th of February 2026 was the 66th Birthday of Andrew Mountbatten Windsor and also the day he was arrested on suspicion of misconduct in public office. In their statement Thames Valley police said that that they are “carrying out searches at address in Berkshire and Norfolk” and that Andrew “remains in Police Custody at this time”. This marks the first time in British history that a senior, working royal has been formally arrested.This week Ali and Zoe discuss the arrest of the royal formerly known as Prince Andrew and what it me...
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Labour’s Civil War Explodes
Friday, 13 February 2026
Is this the end of the Labour Right?This week on Politics Uncensored, Zoe Grunewald and Ali Milani break down the humiliating decline of the Starmer project: from billionaire outbursts to by-election chaos and a party machine built to crush the left now turning in on itself.In the Week Unwrapped, Manchester United part-owner Jim Ratcliffe claims Britain is being “colonised” by immigrants, citing numbers that simply don’t add up. After shifting his tax residency to Monaco during Covid, is this just another case of elite hypocrisy dressed up as patriotism?Then Reform UK candidate Matt Goodwin...
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Keir Starmer CAN'T SURVIVE Peter Mandelson Scandal
Thursday, 5 February 2026
The Peter Mandelson scandal is the biggest crisis this government has faced so far, Keir Starmer won't make it to Tuesday, let alone May!Fresh evidence has emerged suggesting that Mandelson shared sensitive UK information with Jeffrey Epstein. Uncertainty lingers on the horizon for Starmer over what the document handover could hold Comedian and satirist Will Sebag-Montefiore joins Ali Milani and Zoe Grunewald this week to break down Peter Mandelson, the Epstein files and the mistreatment of his victims.Keir Starmer apologised to victims this morning “I am sorry for believing Mandelson’s lie...
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How Can Keir Starmer Stay On After Burnham Blocking?
Thursday, 29 January 2026
After Andy Burnham was blocked to stand as an MP, Ali Milani asks: How can Keir Starmer still be Prime Minister if he hands Gorton and Denton to Reform.In the week unwrapped Ali and Zoe discuss if the UK a surveillance state! Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood has announced new sweeping powers for Police including 40 new live facial recognition vans and the use of AI to track down criminals. Shabana Mahmood has said that forces are “fighting crime in a digital age with analogue methods”Then they break down Home secretary Suella Braverman's defection to Reform UK. In a not so shocking move, anot...
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Donald Trump is a CHILD who CANNOT BE TRUSTED
Thursday, 22 January 2026
Donald Trump is a CHILD, a BAD ACTOR and CANNOT BE TRUSTED as an ally.This week on the week unwrapped:Former Tory MP, former shadow Minister and still the MP for Romford Andrew Rosindell has defected to reform. This comes after Robert Generic’s not so shocking defection last week. Andrew Rosindell has resigned from the Conservative Party and defected to Reform UK.The former shadow minister and MP for Romford said the Tories were "irreparably bound to the mistakes of previous governments" and not willing to take "meaningful accountability" for poor decisions.He said he had spoken to Nigel Fa...
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Weasel in a Suit Robert Jenrick Defects to Reform - What's next for the Tories?
Thursday, 15 January 2026
Robert Jenrick has defected to Nigel Farage's Reform UK - what does this mean for the future of the Tories? Robert Jenrick was sacked from the shadow cabinet today with Kemi Badenoch citing “irrefutable evidence” that he was planning on defecting to Reform in the most damaging way possible. Perhaps that evidence is everything he’s done since Kemi became leader, or perhaps, the fact that he has now ditched the Conservatives.After discussing Robert Jenrick's not so shocking departure, Callum Mason, deputy money editor at the I joins the show to discuss how student loans have screwed over you...
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The US Can't Survive 3 More Years of Donald Trump Authoritarianism With Scott Lucas
Thursday, 8 January 2026
Donald Trump has caused international chaos as the US kidnapped Venezuela President Nicolas Maduro and has set his eyes on Greenland.Joining Ali and Zoe to try make sense of this break down in international order is Professor of International Studies at the Clinton Institute in Dublin, and founder of the EA WorldView, Scott Lucas.Beyond the international chaos, the three discuss internal struggles as well. ICE (Immigration Customs Enforcement) shot Renee Nicole Good, in her car in Minnesota. They claimed that she attempted to run over ICE officers but videos of the incident suggest she was ...
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2025 Is the Year that CENTRISM DIED - Politics Uncensored Year in Review
Thursday, 18 December 2025
2025 was certainly... a year in politics! From Donald Trump's best friend, Keir Starmer's 67 meme to Robert Jenrick playing vigilante, here are the best and worst bits of 2025. Ali is Unfortunately ill today but host of Privacy Settings Will Sebag-Montefiore steps in take us through the horrors of 2025.
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Richard Burgon on the "APPALLING" Reduction in Jury Trials
Thursday, 4 December 2025
Ali can't make it today so comedian and host of Privacy Settings on FUBAR Radio Will Sebag-Montefiore joins Zoe for the week unwrapped. They discuss Rachel Reeves SHOCKING claim that she was good at chess when she was 14, Nigel Farage's record £9million donation and abhorrent racism on GB News' YouTube Channel.After this Labour MP Richard Burgon gets grilled on the importance of jury trials, the government's scapegoating of migrants and why he is staying in the Labour Party.
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What Rachel Reeves' "Sneaky" Budget Means for Gen-Z
Friday, 28 November 2025
It's budget special on Politics Uncensored this week. Zoe and Ali are joined by Conor Nakkan from the Intergeneration Foundation, to break down what this budget means for Gen-Z.Before this Ali Zoe break down the sentencing of Nathan Gill for bribery, the potential end of jury trials the majority of criminal cases and "premium" car brand being removed from the Motability scheme.
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Shabana Mahmood's HARSH Asylum Seeker Restrictions Cede Ground to Nigel Farage
Friday, 21 November 2025
Kicking off the show, Zoe is joined by Laura Beveridge, junior Political Correspondent for Politics Joe to discuss the week's big stories. Nigel Farage faces fresh accusations of past racism in the Guardian, new guidance on single sex spaces risks policing femininity and ticket touting to be banned under new legislation.After this, Laura and Zoe discuss the government's "harsh" new asylum seeker restrictions proposed by Shabana Mahmood. To round out the show Ali interview Aditya Chakrabortty to discuss the efficacy of a wealth tax
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Keir Starmer’s defence backfires and Trump’s endless Epstein problem
Friday, 14 November 2025
Reunited and it felt so good! Ali and Zoe are both back in the studio today! Opening the show they discuss Ali’s time in New York with Zohran Mamdani, the BBC resignations and why the right were so weird about Youth Parliament.Keir Starmer’s position as PM is looking more and more unstable as he wishes to “investigate” briefings against Wes Streeting and other would be challengers.And to end the show, Zoe and Ali discuss the 23,000 released emails from Jeffrey Epstein, that shine new light in his relationship with president Donald Trump
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What Lessons Will the Left Learn From Zohran Mamdani? With Co-Deputy Green Leader Mothin Ali
Friday, 7 November 2025
Ali is busy hanging out with Zohran Mamdani in New York, so Zoe is riding solo! once again! Bethany Dawson from Politico joins for the week unwrapped to discuss Rachel Reeves' pre-budget speech, escaped prisoners and the Hillingdon train attack.After this, Sam Atwell from the Health Foundation joins to discuss the Mayfield Report's findings that 800,000 more people are out of work sick then in 2019.Finally, Green Party co-Deputy Leader Mothin Ali joins the show to discuss what lessons his party will learn from Zohran Mamdani's victory, why Wes Streeting is nothing like the soon to be New Yo...
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Clive Lewis on Keir Starmer's Embarrassing Political Project
Friday, 31 October 2025
No Ali this week so joining Zoe for the show is Harry Clarke Ezzidio, the New Statesman's Policy Correspondent. The two discuss Rachel Reeves landlord problems, the Renters Rights Bill and possible plans to house asylum seekers in military barracks. Then Clive Lewis, Labour MP for Norwich South joins to break down the "embarrassing" Keir Starmer political project and why he would "consider" joining the Green Party.
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