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08/04/2025 of Politics Live was added on Tuesday 8 April 2025. Politics Live is a TV show on BBC2. Engaging conversation about the political issues that matter to you.

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April 2025
Is the UK doing enough to address the consequences of the US tariffs?
Analysis and reaction to President Trump’s announcement of new global tariffs.
The future of the UK steel industry, growing dissatisfaction with the NHS, and PMQs.
With bills going up today, when will people start feeling better off?
March 2025
Can the government stop migrants arriving in small boats across the Channel?
The fallout from the chancellor’s Spring Statement. And how will President Trump’s 25% tariffs on car imports to the US affect the UK?
Coverage and analysis of the Spring Statement 2025.
What do the leaked security messages tell us about the current US administration?
Should the Digital Services Tax, levied on global tech companies, be dropped?
Why is the UK less happy, are boys suffering, and what lessons have we learned from the covid lockdowns?
The government’s plans for major changes to the welfare system. And, how successful are President Trump’s diplomatic efforts in the Middle East and Ukraine?
The government announces changes to disability benefits. Also, is Net Zero by 2050 unrealistic?
Are mental health problems being over-diagnosed, as Wes Streeting has suggested?
13/03/2025 of Politics Live was added on Thursday 13 March 2025. Politics Live is a TV show on BBC2. Engaging conversation about the political issues that matter to you.
Should the UK respond to President Trump’s tariffs? Plus, whether new guidance on sentencing respects the independence of the judiciary, and Prime Minister's Questions.
How can the government cut the rising welfare bill? And can you take the politics out of the NHS?
Five years since the start of the Covid pandemic, what lessons have been learnt?
Will changes to sentencing bring in a 'two-tier' justice system?
Guests discuss peace in Ukraine, public spending cuts, and whether boys are falling behind girls in work – plus PMQs.
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