Political Fix
Financial Times
SummaryPolitical Fix is your essential weekly guide to the fast-moving world of British politics. Each Friday, the Financial Times’ team of expert journalists and sharp-eyed commentators pulls back the curtain on Westminster’s most pressing dramas. Whether it is navigating the fallout from sudden leadership transitions, dissecting the high-stakes theater of by-elections, or examining the long-term economic tremors of events like Brexit, this show provides the context you need to understand the forces shaping the nation. Beyond the headlines, the podcast excels at deep-dive analysis into the ideological shifts defining contemporary governance. From the rise of regional political power and the struggle for Labour’s future to the growing influence of fringe parties and the volatility of social media-driven discourse, Political Fix moves past the spin to look at the structural realities beneath the surface. With a rotating lineup of contributors—including Lucy Fisher, George Parker, and Robert Shrimsley—the discussions are balanced, thoughtful, and unafraid to challenge conventional wisdom. Whether you are a political junkie trying to keep pace with the latest parliamentary maneuvers or someone interested in the broader economic and social questions facing the UK, this podcast offers a sophisticated, clear-headed look at where the country is headed. Tune in for candid conversations that bridge the gap between day-to-day political maneuvering and the long-term trends that actually matter.
Updated Jul 7, 2026
Episodes
Nigel Farage tries to ‘take back control’
Nigel Farage is triggering a by-election to dodge a parliamentary inquiry and attempt to reclaim his narrative.
Power to the North: Burnham’s big idea
Andy Burnham is pushing to rewire British politics by devolving power from London to local mayors and councils.
Live special: Ten years after Brexit
Ten years after the Brexit referendum, experts assess the lasting economic damage and the path toward closer EU ties.
Can anyone challenge Andy Burnham for PM?
Andy Burnham looks set for an inevitable coronation as PM, but can he lead a party addicted to political churn?
Exit Starmer, enter Burnham
Keir Starmer has resigned as Prime Minister, paving the way for an untested Andy Burnham to take charge at Number 10.
Unseating Starmer: Burnham’s next move
Andy Burnham is plotting a move to Westminster to unseat Keir Starmer following his seismic by-election victory.
Makerfield or bust: Burnham goes for broke
As Andy Burnham eyes the premiership, he faces a risky balancing act between local appeal and national instability.
The Nowak murder: when tragedy meets politics
The Nowak murder case has become a volatile flashpoint for political opportunism, policing debates, and racial tension.
Should Labour heed Tony Blair?
Tony Blair argues Labour must abandon personality politics to focus on economic growth and hard-headed policy reform.
Game on: All eyes on Makerfield by-election
The Makerfield by-election has become a high-stakes battleground that could determine the future of the Labour party.
Burnham eyes Labour crown as Starmer clings on
Andy Burnham gears up for a leadership run as Keir Starmer struggles to maintain his grip on a fractured Labour Party.
Ask Political Fix: Starmer’s fightback, election turmoil and defence
Keir Starmer faces a leadership crisis as polling woes, reform pressures, and internal party tensions mount.
Election special: snap analysis
Labour suffers heavy council losses while Reform surges in a record-breakingly grim set of election results.
Labour braces for ballot box bloodbath
Keir Starmer faces a potential electoral bloodbath as voters prepare to pass judgment on his struggling government.
Introducing: The Story of Money
From ancient debt jubilees to frontier banks, discover how history’s recurring financial cycles shape today’s market.
Listen to Political Fix with Podtastic
Smart Skip for Political Fix
Smart Skip automatically skips past the interruptions listeners skip in Political Fix episodes, using aggregated listener data.
Smart Summaries for Political Fix
Podtastic generates evolving AI summaries for Political Fix and every episode. Know what's worth listening to before you press play.
Smart Topics in Political Fix
Podtastic highlights key topics in Political Fix episodes so you can jump straight to the sections that interest you most.
Skip Silence for Political Fix
Skip Silence auto-removes silences from Political Fix episodes — saving you 5–15 minutes per hour.
Enhance Voices for Political Fix
Enhance Voices in Political Fix episodes — voice-tuned EQ and compression that makes voices clearer and evens out loud and quiet podcasts.
Listen to Political Fix in Podtastic
For listeners, not advertisers
Related Podcasts
All podcast names and trademarks are the property of their respective owners. Podcasts listed on Podtastic are publicly available shows distributed via RSS. Podtastic does not endorse nor is endorsed by any podcast or podcast creator listed in this directory.