Politics Live
Politics Live is a TV show on BBC2. Engaging conversation about the political issues that matter to you. The program has been available since 2024. A total of 162 episodes have been broadcast, most recently in November 2025.
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Budget 2025
Vicki Young presents live coverage of Chancellor Rachel Reeves's Budget, including reaction from politicians, experts and members of the public.
The health secretary announces a 'milkshake tax'. What else will be in the Budget?
Will Wednesday’s budget address the everyday expenses of food, energy and travel?
Why are so many young people out of work? And are entrepreneurs leaving the UK?
Defence spending, property taxes, immigration, Keir Starmer's leadership and PMQs.
The government says it will restore order to the UK’s borders. Can it do so?
The latest on Downing Street briefings, concerns over asylum seekers in hotels, and reports about payment for the UK-EU relationship 'reset'.
Coverage of PMQs as rumours swirl that Keir Starmer could face a leadership challenge.
Trump threatens to sue the BBC. And will the chancellor lift the two-child benefit cap?
Political reaction to the departures of the BBC’s director general and News CEO.
05/11/2025 of Politics Live was added on Wednesday 5 November 2025. Politics Live is a TV show on BBC2. Engaging conversation about the political issues that matter to you.
Rachel Reeves sets out her priorities for the economy in a pre-Budget speech.
Nigel Farage sets out Reform UK's position on cutting taxes and reducing borrowing.
October 2025
What will the Renters’ Rights Act mean for landlords and tenants? Also, Rachel Reeves admits to breaking rules over renting out her property.
29/10/2025 of Politics Live was added on Wednesday 29 October 2025. Politics Live is a TV show on BBC2. Engaging conversation about the political issues that matter to you.
Analysis of the asylum accommodation system, the state of Britain, and should parents be fined for term-time holidays?