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BBC correspondent Alex Forsyth looks at what impact the decision to leave the European Union has had on various aspects of public and political life

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Episodes (42 available)

News imagePolitically, Ten Years After Brexit, 1. The Economy

Alex Forsyth and guests discuss the impact leaving the EU has had on the UK economy.

8 Jun 2026

15 mins

News imagePolitically, Ten Years After Brexit, 2. Trade

Alex Forsyth examines the impact leaving the EU has had on UK trade and investment.

9 Jun 2026

15 mins

News imagePolitically, Reflections: Series 3, John Kerry

James Naughtie talks to veteran US politician John Kerry about his life and career.

10 Jul 2025

38 mins

News imagePolitically, Reflections: Series 3, Diane Abbott

Labour MP Diane Abbott reflects on a life in politics in conversation with James Naughtie.

17 Jul 2025

29 mins

News imagePolitically, Reflections: Series 3, Malcolm Rifkind

Former Conservative foreign secretary Sir Malcolm Rifkind reflects on a life in politics.

24 Jul 2025

29 mins

News imagePolitically, Reflections: Series 3, Steve Baker

The adventures of an arch Brexiteer: James Naughtie talks to former MP Steve Baker.

31 Jul 2025

29 mins

News imagePolitically, Postwar, Trailer

David Runciman tells the story of the 1945 election and the dawn of a new age.

4 Jun 2025

3 mins

News imagePolitically, Postwar, 1. The Rejection

Why did Winston Churchill find himself so decisively rejected by the electorate?

9 Jun 2025

15 mins

News imagePolitically, Postwar, 2. Mr Churchill and Mr Attlee

With the war in Europe at an end, Churchill and Attlee became fierce election rivals.

10 Jun 2025

15 mins

News imagePolitically, Postwar, 3. The Beveridge Report

William Beveridge's plan was an answer to the question of what we were fighting for.

11 Jun 2025

15 mins

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