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Westminster Hour

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The big political stories with lively discussion and expert comment and analysis from politicians and journalists, 10pm every Sunday on BBC Radio 4.

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26%

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What is Westminster Hour about?

The big political stories with lively discussion and expert comment and analysis from politicians and journalists, 10pm every Sunday on BBC Radio 4.

What has Westminster Hour covered recently?

Recent episodes include "Economic growth, the Reform UK conference and the assisted dying Bill returns to Parliament" (6 September 2026, 50 minutes), "Andy Burnham's first week as prime minister" (26 July 2026, 50 minutes), and "Challenges facing the new PM on defence, foreign affairs and social care" (5 July 2026, 49 minutes).

How often does Westminster Hour publish?

Westminster Hour publishes roughly weekly, with episodes averaging 50 minutes across 4 episodes.

How hard is it to get booked on Westminster Hour?

Booking probability for Westminster Hour is 26%, and the host is rated Selective on guests. Westminster Hour requires a Pod Score of 80 or higher. Westminster Hour's contact route on record: verified email.

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Westminster Hour is a government show with 4 episodes published.

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Recent episodes

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  • Westminster Hour

    Economic growth, the Reform UK conference and the assisted dying Bill returns to Parliament

    Sep 6, 202650 min

    Ben Wright's guests are the Labour MP Emily Darlington; Conservative peer and former government insider, Kate Fall; and Alex Wilson - member of the Greater London Assembly for Reform UK. They discuss efforts to...

  • Westminster Hour

    Andy Burnham's first week as prime minister

    Jul 26, 202650 min

    Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.

  • Westminster Hour

    Challenges facing the new PM on defence, foreign affairs and social care

    Jul 5, 202649 min

    Ben Wright is joined by Labour MP Anna Dixon, Conservative former minister Jesse Norman and commentator Miranda Green from the Financial Times. They discuss Keir Starmer's attempt to frame his legacy, and the domestic...

  • Westminster Hour

    28/06/2026

    Jun 28, 202648 min

    Radio 4's Sunday night political discussion programme.

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    Sir Keir Starmer considers his future

    Jun 21, 202649 min

    Ben Wright's guests are the Labour MP and Chair of the Education Select Committee, Helen Hayes; Shadow Scotland Secretary, Andrew Bowie; and Professor of Politics, Philip Cowley. They discuss the anticipated resignation...

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    How will the government resolve the row over defence spending?

    Jun 14, 202649 min

    Ben Wright is joined by the Labour chair of the Foreign Affairs Select Committee, Dame Emily Thornberry; Conservative peer and former Cabinet minister, Mark Harper; and the founder of the Centre for Social Justice, Tim...

  • Westminster Hour

    Defence investment, the impact of AI - and two Scottish by-elections

    Jun 7, 202649 min

    Ben Wrigth is joined by the Labour backbencher Chris Curtis; Conservative former Science minister, George Freeman; and the polling expert, Scarlett Maguire. They discuss the controversy over policing following the...

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    Westminster Hour 31 May 2026

    May 31, 202659 minS0

    <p>The Prime Minister under fire, and what is "Progressive Politics"?</p>

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    Westminster Hour 24 May 2026

    May 24, 202649 minS0

    <p>Sentencing policy, the minimum wage and the case for the centre ground.</p>

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    Westminster Hour 17 May 2026

    May 17, 202649 minS0

    <p>Ben Wright and guests on the latest convulsions in the Labour Party.</p>

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    Westminster Hour 10 May 2026

    May 10, 202649 minS0

    <p>A make or break week ahead for Keir Starmer?</p>

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    Westminster Hour 3 May 2026

    May 3, 202649 minS0

    <p>Facing up to the costs of the Iran war.</p>

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