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 morning Westminster wakes up to the news that John Prescott, Britain's longest-ever holder of the title deputy prime minister, the conscience of New Labour, and - at times - its life and soul, has died. Jack and Sam reflect on his legacy both within and beyond party politics and ask whether Angela Rayner should inherit his...

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 checks in from Washington, which is still buzzing from Trump’s cabinet picks and 2024 ambitions, which could include a Scottish visit next year.   PM Keir Starmer is now returning from his trip to Brazil but will miss PMQs, leaving Angela Rayner to face the new Conservative frontbench. What do we know about Alex Burghart who...

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 is in Washington DC, where in 62 days president-elect Donald Trump will be inaugurated for a second time. There’s much anticipation to find out who will be in charge of the US economy. At the G20 meeting in Brazil, PM Keir Starmer navigates relations with China and the prospect of escalating conflict in Ukraine and Russia, Jack and Sam...

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.             Keir Starmer is back on his travels in Brazil for the G20 meeting. On his agenda is the first face-to-face meeting between a UK prime minister and a Chinese president since 2018. More on Starmer’s mind may be the expectation that the UK will follow the US’s lead in allowing long-range weapons to be used by Ukraine to hit targets...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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?...

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 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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...