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Westminster Hour

BBC Radio 4 5 Episodes Sep 20, 2026

Westminster Hour is a weekly political discussion program broadcast on BBC Radio 4 every Sunday at 10pm. It covers major political stories with lively debate and expert analysis from politicians and journalists. The show features interviews and commentary on UK politics.

Episodes

The PM prepares to meet President Trump, and the Lib Dem Conference
The PM prepares to meet President Trump, and the Lib Dem Conference Sep 20, 2026 2977 Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.
What is the government doing about social mobility?
What is the government doing about social mobility? Sep 13, 2026 2970 Ben Wright is joined by Labour MP Zubir Ahmed, Conservative frontbencher Mims Davies and the education specialist and online commentator, Sam Freedman. They discuss the latest developments over political funding - following the recent mega-donations to Reform UK - and a forthcoming meeting of pro-independence First Ministers. Sienna Rodgers - deputy political editor of The House magazine - brings
Economic growth, the Reform UK conference and the assisted dying Bill returns to Parliament
Economic growth, the Reform UK conference and the assisted dying Bill returns to Parliament Sep 6, 2026 2997 Ben Wright's guests are the Labour MP Emily Darlington; Conservative peer and former government insider, Kate Fall; and Alex Wilson - member of the Greater London Assembly for Reform UK. They discuss efforts to stimulate economic growth - ahead of a big speech by the new Chancellor, John Healey - and the events of the Reform UK conference. James Heale - deputy political editor of The Spectator - p
Parliament's return, electoral reform and the political significance of the Bayeux Tapestry
Parliament's return, electoral reform and the political significance of the Bayeux Tapestry Aug 30, 2026 2947 Ben Wright is joined by the Labour MP Tom Hayes, Conservative backbencher Joe Robertson and political commentator and former government adviser, Salma Shah. They look ahead to the return of parliament and Andy Burnham's Commons debut as prime minister. They also discuss the multiple challenges facing him, including the early release of prisoners. Jessica Elgot - deputy political editor of The Guar

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