
Westminster Hour
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<p>The big political stories with lively discussion and expert comment and analysis from politicians and journalists, 10pm every Sunday on BBC Radio 4.</p>
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Recent Episodes

September 6, 2026
Economic growth, the Reform UK conference and the assisted dying Bill returns to Parliament
Host Ben Wright interviews Labour MP Emily Darlington, Conservative peer Kate Fall, and Alex Wilson about economic growth and the Reform UK conference, while also speaking with backbencher Lauren Edwards about the assisted dying Bill.

August 30, 2026
Parliament's return, electoral reform and the political significance of the Bayeux Tapestry
Host Ben Wright interviews Labour MP Tom Hayes, Conservative backbencher Joe Robertson, political commentator Salma Shah, and The Guardian's Jessica Elgot about Parliament's return, electoral reform, and the Bayeux Tapestry's political significance.

June 14, 2026
Westminster Hour 14 June 2026
Host Nick Robinson interviews Defence Secretary Ben Wallace about defense spending, a potential social media ban, and the Makerfield by-election.
115 total episodes available with 109 transcripts
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Kate Fall
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Lauren Edwards
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Tom Hayes
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Joe Robertson
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Salma Shah
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