Political Picture · international

Filed by Deacon Rift

In this special episode of the Guardian's Politics Weekly podcast, Kiran Stacey and Peter Walker respond to listener questions on three defining issues in UK politics. They examine whether the UK could realistically rejoin the European Union, weighing the political and constitutional barriers that would need to be overcome. They also investigate the funding sources behind Greater Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham, a question with implications for transparency and influence in British political finance. Finally, they assess the prospects for scrapping the bedroom tax, a policy that has remained controversial since its introduction. The episode offers a measured look at how these issues are evolving, considering both the arguments for change and the obstacles standing in the way.