The State of It

The State of It

The Times 1398 - Reform's conference begins with a crisis

Real reporting from the coalface of British politics.


Join The Times and The Sunday Times’s political heavyweights Steven Swinford, 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.


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Episodes

1398-

Reform's conference begins with a crisis

04 Sep 2026
1397-

Starmerism with a human face: when vibes meet reality

01 Sep 2026
1396-

West Bank sanctions: the snag - and Burnham's blockbuster autumn

25 Aug 2026
1395-

Burnham's three big tests - and trouble at Reform UK

18 Aug 2026
1394-

Farage wins Clacton – but his £5m headache remains

14 Aug 2026