Political Frenemies – Details, episodes & analysis

Chris Newton and Mathew Hulbert discuss the week's biggest British political stories in this short teaser mini-episode, including the Budget and Kemi Badenoch becoming Conservative Party leader. The podcast will officially begin next weekend with full-length episodes.

Chris Newton and Mathew Hulbert discuss the implications of Trump's election victory, Kemi Badenoch's first PMQs, political developments in Ireland and Germany, and Remembrance weekend. #trump #election2024 #kemibadenoch #germanpolitics #irishpolitics #remembranceday #remembrancesunday

In this Christmas special episode, former Tory adviser Chris Newton and Lib Dem activist Mathew Hulbert discuss the current state of Labour, the Conservatives, Reform UK, and the Lib Dems.

Lib Dem activist Mathew Hulbert and former Tory defence adviser Chris Newton discuss the fall of the Assad regime in Syria, Labour’s plans on housing, and new statistics showing that the UK economy had shrunk in October. They also discuss, following from comments made by Kemi Badenoch: is lunch for wimps?

In this episode, former Conservative defence adviser Chris Newton and Lib Dem activist Mathew Hulbert discuss Keir Starmer’s relaunch speech, Reform UK overtaking Labour in an opinion poll, and whether footballers should wear or be allowed to object to wearing rainbow armbands. Chris Newton also provides an update on the conflict in Syria.

In this episode, Lib Dem activist Mathew Hulbert and former Conservative defence adviser Chris Newton discuss the Assisted Dying Bill debate and vote, the resignation of Louise Haigh, the latest UK immigration statistics, and the Irish General Election.

Two friends, different politics. Former Conservative defence adviser Chris Newton and Lib Dem activist Mathew Hulbert discuss the farmers’ protest over Labour’s inheritance tax plans, developments in Ukraine and Putin's latest threats, the Assisted Dying Bill, and the career of John Prescott.

Lib Dem activist Mathew Hulbert and former Conservative defence adviser Chris Newton discuss the resignation of Justin Welby as Archbishop of Canterbury and the future of the Church of England, whether NHS league tables will cure the NHS, and whether the police should be investigating ‘Non-Crime Hate Incidents’.

Lib Dem campaigner Mathew Hulbert and ex-Tory adviser Chris Newton go head-to-head over Nigel Farage’s headline-grabbing pledge to scrap the two-child benefit cap—has Farage outflanked Labour on the left? The duo debate whether Keir Starmer is losing his cool as Reform UK surges, and they dissect Robert Jenrick’s viral vigilante moment on the tube. Is it bold leadership or just political theatre? Tune in for sharp takes, unlikely agreements, and classic political sparring.

In this lively episode, former Tory defence adviser Chris Newton and Lib Dem activist Mathew Hulbert clash and converge over Keir Starmer’s headline-grabbing deals with the EU and Mauritius. Has the Labour leader handed away too much, too soon — or is this pragmatic statecraft in action? From sovereignty and strategy to electoral stakes, our guests unpack what these moves mean for Britain’s standing and whether the opposition parties smell opportunity or are simply left on the sidelines.