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Matt Chorley's Urgent Questions

Matt Chorley's Urgent Questions

BBC Radio 5 Live 145 episodes Nov 11, 2026

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.

Episodes

What did Clive Anderson make of PMQs?
What did Clive Anderson make of PMQs? Nov 11, 2026 50:20 What did Clive Anderson make of PMQs? Which artist is a Prime Ministerial favourite? Why is Suella Braverman handcuffing herself to Katie Price? Who will be the MMP for Chingford and Woodford Green?Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics. If you've got urgent questions... then email Chorley@bbc.co.uk
Is it time to retire the Brexit red lines?
Is it time to retire the Brexit red lines? Nov 10, 2026 1:00:09 Is it time to retire the Brexit red lines? Can ten year plans ever last the distance? Do menus need a bigger font? Who will be the MMP for Stourbridge?Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics. If you've got urgent questions... then email Chorley@bbc.co.uk
Who is the White House's "Darth Vader"?
Who is the White House's "Darth Vader"? Nov 9, 2026 45:22 Who is the White House's "Darth Vader"? What happens when you write to a Prime Minister?Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics. If you've got urgent questions... then email Chorley@bbc.co.uk
Why does Rivals star Rufus Jones love playing politicians?
Why does Rivals star Rufus Jones love playing politicians? Nov 6, 2026 51:16 Why does Rivals star Rufus Jones love playing politicians? Should prime ministers play musical instruments? How did Blackburn inspire Chorley to go to Preston? Who will be the MMP for Stoke on Trent South?Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics. If you've got urgent questions... then email Chorley@bbc.co.uk
Will Donald Trump now work with the Democrats?
Will Donald Trump now work with the Democrats? Nov 5, 2026 42:45 Will Donald Trump now work with the Democrats? Can we take back control? How was devolution defeated in the 1970's?Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics. If you've got urgent questions... then email Chorley@bbc.co.uk
Can Donald Trump surf the blue wave?
Can Donald Trump surf the blue wave? Nov 4, 2026 1:07:25 Can Donald Trump surf the blue wave? Are the jokes at PMQs good enough for Tony Blackburn? Can Laura Kuenssberg survive a student grilling? Who will be the MMP for Harborough, Oadby and Wigston?Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics. If you've got urgent questions... then email Chorley@bbc.co.uk
Which politicians won the internet?
Which politicians won the internet? Oct 30, 2026 38:12 Which politicians won the internet? What were Sir Patrick Stewart's politics? Will the government do anything about student loans? Who will be the MMP for Runcorn and Helsby?Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics. If you've got urgent questions... then email Chorley@bbc.co.uk
Why won't talk of an early election go away?
Why won't talk of an early election go away? Oct 29, 2026 53:04 Why won't talk of an early election go away? What happens when a vegetable becomes the story? How cool are the mosaic tiles in Parliament? Who will be the MMP for Tottenham?Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics. If you've got urgent questions... then email Chorley@bbc.co.uk
Can we all breathe more easily after John Healey's first budget?
Can we all breathe more easily after John Healey's first budget? Oct 28, 2026 23:57 Can we all breathe more easily after John Healey's first budget? What will we remember this budget for? Does it give us any clues about a possible early election?Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics. If you've got urgent questions... then email Chorley@bbc.co.uk
Will the Midterms be a whitewash for the White House?
Will the Midterms be a whitewash for the White House? Oct 27, 2026 47:18 Will the Midterms be a whitewash for the White House? What's Liz Truss's book really like? Should you be stockpiling gherkins? Who will be the MMP for Stockport?Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics. If you've got urgent questions... then email Chorley@bbc.co.uk
Will John Healey hit the budget bullseye?
Will John Healey hit the budget bullseye? Oct 26, 2026 37:04 Will John Healey hit the budget bullseye? Which Chancellors drank at the despatch box? How did Pete Hegseth break Eisenhower's globe? Who will be the MMP for East Wiltshire? Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics. If you've got urgent questions... then email Chorley@bbc.co.uk
What's in Andy Burnham's emergency stockpile?
What's in Andy Burnham's emergency stockpile? Oct 23, 2026 46:43 What's in Andy Burnham's emergency stockpile? Does Ian Hislop have a favourite Private Eye cover? Was Rik Mayall's Alan B'stard based on Michael Portillo? Who will be the MMP for Ashford?Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics. If you've got urgent questions... then email Chorley@bbc.co.uk

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