Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips

Hurricane Mandy continues to swirl through Westminster, after revelations that Peter Mandelson was appointed US Ambassador despite failing security vetting, adding to the growing scandal that has now claimed another political casualty, top civil servant Sir Olly Robbins. What will it take for the Prime Minister to take responsibility for this mess? Our panel this week is former Conservative Chancellor of the Exchequer and Reform UK member, Nadim Zahawi, former SNP MP Joanna Cherry, and journalist and author, Paul Mason. The programme also features a range of guests weighing in on the Mandelson row and the upcoming elections, including Science Secretary Liz Kendall, Shadow Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Alex Burghart, Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey, and Plaid Cymru leader Rhun ap Iorwerth. You can watch Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips every week from 8:30 am on Sky News.

As the US and Iran confirm that no peace deal is currently on the table, raising fears of a prolonged conflict, the UK finds itself with no seat at the negotiating table. Are we still relevant on the world stage? Our panel this week is Times journalist Stephen Sackur, columnist and broadcaster Sonia Sodha and former Downing Street director of communications Guto Harri. Health Secretary Wes Streeting joins us this week from the Government with some fiery comments about Trump. For Reform UK, Zia Yusuf, Spokesperson for Home Affairs and from the Conservatives, shadow Defence Secretary James Cartlidge. You can watch Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips every weekend from 8:30am on Sky News.

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson joins Trevor and tells motorists to "fill up as normal" at the petrol pump, playing down the prospect of fuel shortages. Conservative leader Kemi Badenoch weighs in on Morgan McSweeney's stolen government phone saying that his version of events are "extremely fishy". Former foreign secretary David Owen also joins Trevor saying if the government are going to impose restrictions on energy use, it's better to tell the public sooner rather than later. Our panel this week: Political commentator Steve Richards, Telegraph senior political commentator Annabel Denham and Sunday Times associate editor Josh Glancy. You can watch Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips every week from 8:30am

As oil and gas prices spike due to the ongoing unrest in the Middle East, we are joined by Housing Secretary Steve Reed and ask him what the government will do to protect households from spiralling costs. Trevor also speaks to former International Development Secretary, Rory Stewart. Our panel this week to digest this is: Leader writer and columnist at The Times Sebastian Payne, Broadcaster and journalist Daisy McAndrew and Economist and political commentator Faiza Shaheen. You can watch Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips every week from 8:30am to 10:00am on Sky News

As Donald Trump calls for countries to join him in the war against Iran, we are joined by the Energy, Security and Net Zero Minister, Ed Miliband who explains what the government are doing to protect UK both at home and abroad. Trevor also speaks to former MI6 chief, Sir John Scarlett, who looks at what Trump's next move might be. Our panel this week to digest this is: Former lead on security policy Baroness Ashton, Historian and Sunday Times columnist Mark Urban and former Foreign Secretary Sir Malcolm Rifkind. You can watch Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips every week from 8:30am to 10:00am on Sky News

As the war in the Middle East continues we are joined by the Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper who explains what is being done to evacuate the thousands of British citizens who are out there. For the Conservatives, Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp speaks to Trevor. Our International Correspondent Diana Magnay has the latest from the Jerusalem. And in an exclusive interview we hear from the Russian Ambassador to the UK Andrei Kelin who tells us Moscow is "not neutral" in the latest war between the U.S. and Iran. Our panel this week to digest this is: Spectator Editor Michael Gove, Former RMT General Secretary Mick Lynch, and Politico Executive Editor and host of Politics at Sam and Anne’s Anne McElvoy. You can watch Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips every week from 8:30am to 10:00am on Sky News

In a special show the Home Secretary Shabana Mahmood speaks exclusively to Trevor Phillips after unveiling her new plans for the country’s immigration system, including controversial plans for deporting children. As new polling for Sky News shows 67% of people surveyed think immigration is too high, the Government are having to change how they act and the policies they implement. Sky's Deputy Political Editor Sam Coates, Executive Director of Tax Justice UK Faiza Shaheen, and former Conservative Home editor and now Reform UK supporter Tim Montgomerie are also on the show to work out what these announcements mean. You can watch Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips from 8:30am every weekend.

Defence Secretary John Healey joins Trevor on the show this week for the Government's reaction to a new wave of conflict in the Middle East after America and Israel launched strikes at Iran. Shadow Foreign Secretary Dame Priti Patel is also on the show for the Conservatives' view of the escalation. And what comes next for the people of Iran after the death of their Supreme Leader, we hear from Iranian activist Fariba Hachtroudi. As well as the former Director General of the Royal United Services Institute, Karin Lisa von Hippel about the wider implications for the world. Our panel this week to digest all of this is Lionel Shriver, Stephanie Flanders, and John Sopel. You can watch Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips every week from 8:30am on Sky News.

Education Secretary Bridget Phillipson joins Trevor to talk about her reforms to SEND that will be unveiled this week, but the main focus in Westminster is whether Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor should be removed from the line of succession. We also hear from Andrew Morton, who has written a number of royal biographies about how big a crisis the past week has been for the Royal Family. Reform's Treasury spokesperson Robert Jenrick is also on the show to explain the party's plans for the economy. Tuesday marks four years since Russia's invasion of Ukraine, and after another round of peace talks with no results, Kyiv's Mayor Vitali Klitschko says Ukrainians are fighting to just survive. Our panel this week: Former Education Secretary, Gillian Keegan, Chair of Compass, Neal Lawson and Former leader of the Liberal Democrats Jo Swinson. You can watch Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips every week from 8:30am

Foreign Secretary Yvette Cooper joins Trevor from the Munich Security conference as global leaders appear to be marking the end of the International Rules based order. Also in Munich is Conservative Foreign Secretary, Dame Priti Patel. And as both the right and left continue to do well in the polls - we speak to Head of Policy for Reform UK, Zia Yusuf and the Green Party's leader Zack Polanski. Helping to work out what all of this means is journalist and broadcaster Steve Richards, the i's Chief Political Commentator Kitty Donaldson, and the director of the London Defence Conference, Iain Martin. You can watch Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips each week from 8:30am

The Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer is continuing to come under pressure for his decision to appoint Peter Mandelson as the UK Ambassador to the U.S. despite apparent concerns from Cabinet members, but as our panel discuss it’s the treatment of women and girls by powerful men that has sparked this political fire. Our panel this week is Baroness Ayesha Hazarika, Former Head of News and Current Affairs at Channel 4 Dorothy Byrne, and Former Downing Street Director of Communications Craig Oliver. Work and Pensions Secretary Pat McFadden joins us this week from the Government. For the Conservatives, Shadow Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster Alex Burghart and Labour peer Lord Glasman are also with us to make sense of everything. You can watch Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips every weekend from 8:30am on Sky News

On today's show, Trevor Phillips reflects on the latest drop of the Epstein files released by the U.S. Department of Justice and the implications this has for his friend, the former UK Ambassador to Washington. Trevor speaks to the Housing Secretary Steve Reed about this as well as Sir Keir Starmer's recent trip to China. Also on the programme is Shadow Home Secretary Chris Philp who remains optimistic about the future of the Conservative Party despite another defection to Reform UK. As part of a series of interviews with the United Kingdom's First Ministers - we hear from Northern Ireland's First Minister and Deputy First Minister. And with Donald Trump's continuing threats against Iran, Trevor is joined by Iranian activist and author Fariba Hachtroudi. You can watch Sunday Morning with Trevor Phillips every week from 8:30am on Sky News.

In the final episode of the All Out Politics podcast, Adam Boulton and guests review the political year of 2021. It was a 12 months dominated once again by the coronavirus pandemic but punctuated by Brexit, allegations of sleaze and questions about leadership. Joining Adam are The Times columnist and former Conservative MP Matthew Parris, The New Statesman's deputy online editor Rachel Cunliffe and Sky's chief political correspondent Jon Craig. They will each pick their 'person' and 'moment' of the year and make a prediction for what lies ahead in 2022. #AllOutPolitics

Adam Boulton and guests assess a stunning by-election defeat for the Conservatives in North Shropshire as the Liberal Democrats overturn a 23 thousand majority - with a 24% swing - and pile more pressure on Boris Johnson. They examine the impact of that result and what it means for the Prime Minister's leadership after a series of stories about sleaze and Downing Street parties. The panel also discuss the latest tensions between politicians and medical professionals over what to do about the Omicron variant of coronavirus and give their views on which leader should be most optimistic going into 2022. Joining Adam this week are the deputy political editor of the Daily Telegraph Lucy Fisher, the former press secretary to Paddy Ashdown Jo Phillips and Sky's chief political correspondent Jon Craig. #AllOutPolitics

Is it one rule for them and another for us? Adam Boulton and guests assess an uncomfortable week for the Prime Minister after claims of a Christmas Party in 10 Downing Street last year - at the same time as the country was living with Covid restrictions. There followed a series of denials that a party took place before video footage emerged showing Downing Street officials joking about said alleged party. The panel also discuss the government's decision to introduce Covid 'Plan B' measures in England and a final thought on whether Boris Johnson will lead the Conservatives at the next election. Joining Adam this week are the assistant comment Editor at the Daily Telegraph Olivia Utley, the associate editor of the Daily Mirror Kevin Maguire, the former Conservative minister David Gauke and Sky's chief political correspondent Jon Craig. #AllOutPolitics *Audio credit: Downing Street footage obtained by ITV News.

Adam Boulton and guests look at the state of the parties after this week's Old Bexley and Sidcup by-election in which the Conservatives held the seat with a reduced majority. The panel assess the impact of the Reform Party - which finished third - and speculate on when there could be another general election. They also reflect on the latest attempt by Sir Keir Starmer to get Labour on the front foot with this week's shadow cabinet reshuffle. Joining Adam this week are the political correspondent at New Statesman Ailbhae Rea, chief political correspondent and assistant editor at The Daily Telegraph, Christopher Hope, and Sky's chief political correspondent Jon Craig. #AllOutPolitics

Adam Boulton and guests discuss the issue at the top of the political agenda - the distressing news of the deaths of 27 people who drowned in the English Channel trying to reach the UK. They also asses the Prime Minister's fortunes as Boris Johnson attempts to get back on the front foot after the sleaze row, the HS2 controversy, the rebellion on social care plans, a somewhat bungled speech to the CBI and the reported tensions with the Treasury. Joining Adam this week are the former Home Office special adviser Salma Shah, former adviser to Boris Johnson Alex Crowther and Sky's chief political correspondent Jon Craig. #AllOutPolitics

Adam Boulton and guests discuss the government's levelling up agenda through the prism of changes to the HS2 and Northern Powerhouse rail projects. They also analyse the ongoing sleaze row which isn't going away despite the Prime Minister's attempts to close it down with a move to clean up the system. Joining Adam on the this week's podcast are the former Chair of the National Infrastructure Commission, Lord Andrew Adonis; the co-leader of the Green Party, Carla Denyer and Sky's chief political correspondent Jon Craig. #AllOutPolitics

Adam Boulton and guests discuss the sleaze allegations circling UK politics. The controversy has focused on Conservative MPs with second jobs, Sir Geoffrey Cox carrying out paid external work from his House of Commons office and the issue of lobbying following the Owen Paterson row. Should MPs have second jobs and how should the Conservatives respond to the claims? Joining Adam this week are the SNP MP Pete Wishart; the deputy political editor of The Spectator and columnist at the 'i' Katy Balls; Conservative commentator Tim Montgomerie and Sky's chief political correspondent Jon Craig. #AllOutPolitics

Adam Boulton and guests analyse the good, the bad and the bubbly from this week's Budget statement by Rishi Sunak. Big spending commitments in line with Brown and Blair rather than Osborne and Cameron - and big tax rises to boot, with the tax burden now at a level not seen since 1949. A big boost for workers on Universal Credit and a business rate discount for shops, restaurants and gyms.. But with the threat of inflation on the horizon - and the promise of tax cuts by 2024 - did the Chancellor do enough to convince the public to share his optimism? Joining Adam this week are the former senior adviser to Phillip Hammond and Sajid Javid - and now partner at Flint Global - Tim Pitt, the Oxford economist and author Linda Yueh and Sky's chief political correspondent Jon Craig. #AllOutPolitics