The State of It

The State of It

Real reporting from the coalface of British politics.


Join The Times and The Sunday Times’s political heavyweights Steven Swinford, Ben Riley-Smith, Patrick Maguire and Lara Spirit as they dig deep into the latest tea room tip offs, reveal insider conversations and bring analysis, authority and insight.


No party loyalty. No spin. Not hosted by some old politicians. Taking you into the real business of politics, from those who live it daily.


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Episodes

1401-

Mr Hope and Mr Sensible step into the danger zone

15 Sep 2026
1400-

Assisted dying is dead. What next?

11 Sep 2026
1399-

Why the UK is risking US anger with Israel sanctions

08 Sep 2026
1398-

Reform's conference begins with a crisis

04 Sep 2026
1397-

Starmerism with a human face: when vibes meet reality

01 Sep 2026