Political Frenemies
By Political Frenemies
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Rebels with opposite causes. Former Tory defence adviser Chris Newton and Lib Dem activist Mathew Hulbert don’t see eye to eye — and that’s exactly why it works. Each week they take on the biggest stories in British politics with wit, insight, and the occasional exasperated sigh. With guests from across the spectrum, Political Frenemies is the antidote to establishment podcasts: unfiltered, unpredictable, and proudly independent.
Chris Newton is a PhD military historian and defence analyst. Mathew Hulbert is a former journalist, councillor, and charity chair. Both appear on TV and radio.
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Murder Investigation Launched into Ann Widdecombe's Death w/ Joe Wright | Political Frenemies #65
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Jul 10, 2026 |
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BONUS: Nigel Farage RESIGNS As MP To Fight By-Election w/ Andy Chandler
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Jul 07, 2026 |
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What is Andy Burnham’s Vision for Britain? w/ The Rev’d Robin Hanford | Political Frenemies #64
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Jul 03, 2026 |
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Burnham’s Path To Power, Kemi at PMQs, and Brexit w/ Daniel Laycock | Political Frenemies #63
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Jun 26, 2026 |
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Keir Starmer Resigns | Special Episode | Political Frenemies #62
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Jun 22, 2026 |
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Andy Burnham Wins the Makerfield By-Election: Will Starmer Quit? | Political Frenemies #61
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Jun 19, 2026 |
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John Healey and Al Carns Resign w/ Matthew Goodwin-Freeman | Political Frenemies #60
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Jun 12, 2026 |
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Henry Nowak Case Fallout and More Mandelson Files | Political Frenemies #59
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Jun 05, 2026 |
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The Return of New Labour? w/ Andy Chandler | Political Frenemies #58
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May 29, 2026 |
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Is Andy Burnham the Next Labour Prime Minister? w/ Matthew Goodwin-Freeman | Political Frenemies #57
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May 15, 2026 |
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BONUS: Wes Streeting RESIGNS As Health Secretary
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May 14, 2026 |
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BONUS: Labour MPs Call on Starmer To Resign
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May 12, 2026 |
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BONUS: Catherine West Issues Labour Leadership Challenge Ultimatum
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May 09, 2026 |
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Vote 2026: Local and Devolved Elections Special | Political Frenemies #56
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May 08, 2026 |
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Mathew Meets Streeting, Golders Green Attack, & Starmer Vote w/ Matt Lloyd | Political Frenemies #55
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May 01, 2026 |
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Starmer v. Robbins: Is it Game Over For Starmer? w/ James Crawford | Political Frenemies #54
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Apr 24, 2026 |
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Mandelson Security Vetting Row w/ Matthew Goodwin-Freeman | Political Frenemies #53
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Apr 17, 2026 |
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Is Ed Miliband the Real Prime Minister? | Political Frenemies #52
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Mar 27, 2026 |
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Starmer Hit By Critics at Home and Abroad w/ Andy Chandler | Political Frenemies #51
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Mar 20, 2026 |
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Iran War Latest, Mandelson Files, and More w/ Fan Favourites | Political Frenemies #50 Special
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Mar 14, 2026 |
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Is Starmer's Iran War Response Wrong? w/ Matthew Goodwin-Freeman | Political Frenemies #49
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Mar 06, 2026 |
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Gorton and Denton By-Election Aftermath w/ Daniel Laycock | Political Frenemies #48
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Feb 27, 2026 |
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Inside No 10, Andrew Arrested, and Another Labour U-Turn w/ James Nation | Political Frenemies #47
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Feb 20, 2026 |
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Starmer Fights Back w/ Oliver Dean | Political Frenemies #46
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Feb 13, 2026 |
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Morgan McSweeney RESIGNS As Keir Starmer's Chief of Staff | Political Frenemies Bonus Episode
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Feb 08, 2026 |
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Will the Mandelson Scandal Bring Down Keir Starmer? | Political Frenemies #45
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Feb 06, 2026 |
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Starmer Visits China and Braverman Defects w/ Tom Willerton-Gartside | Political Frenemies #44
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Jan 30, 2026 |
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Labour NEC Blocks Andy Burnham's MP Bid | Political Frenemies Bonus Episode
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Jan 25, 2026 |
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Starmer and Trump Fall Out w/ Andy Chandler | Political Frenemies #43
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Jan 24, 2026 |
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Robert Jenrick Defection Reaction w/ Cllr Matthew Goodwin-Freeman | Political Frenemies #42
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Jan 16, 2026 |
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Should Starmer Stand Up to Trump? w/ Cllr Zak Wagman | Political Frenemies #41
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Jan 09, 2026 |
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End of Year Political Review - Christmas Snowflake Party w/ Fan Favourites | Political Frenemies #40
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Dec 20, 2025 |
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Should Britain Rejoin the EU Customs Union? w/ Daniel Laycock | Political Frenemies #39
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Dec 12, 2025 |
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Mathew Questions Wes Streeting w/ Andy Chandler | Political Frenemies #38
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Dec 05, 2025 |
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Budget 2025 Fallout w/ Russell Quirk | Political Frenemies #37
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Nov 29, 2025 |
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Will Mahmood Solve the Asylum Crisis? w/ Matthew Goodwin-Freeman | Political Frenemies #36
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Nov 21, 2025 |
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Labour, BBC, and NHS Chaos w/ Dr George Aylett | Political Frenemies #35
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Nov 14, 2025 |
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Calamity Lammy and Reeves’ Pre-Budget Speech w/ Tom Willerton-Gartside | Political Frenemies #34
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Nov 07, 2025 |
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Andrew Out, Reeves in Trouble, and Polanski Up | Political Frenemies #33
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Oct 31, 2025 |
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Prince Andrew Controversy and the Caerphilly By-Election w/ Andy Chandler | Political Frenemies #32
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Oct 24, 2025 |
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China Spy Case Collapse w/ Matthew Goodwin-Freeman | Political Frenemies #31
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Oct 17, 2025 |
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Tory Conference, Lib Dem Strategy, and the Green Surge w/ Caron Lindsay | Political Frenemies #30
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Oct 10, 2025 |
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Synagogue Terror Attack and Labour & Green Conferences w/ Daniel Laycock | Political Frenemies #29
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Oct 04, 2025 |
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Tory Challenges, Lib Dem Conference Review, and Digital ID w/ Kevin Foster | Political Frenemies #28
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Sep 26, 2025 |
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Political Animals, Starmer's Woes, and Trump's UK Visit w/ Peter Cardwell | Political Frenemies #27
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Sep 19, 2025 |
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Mandelson Sacking and UK Charlie Kirk Reaction w/ Matthew Goodwin-Freeman | Political Frenemies #26
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Sep 12, 2025 |
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Rayner Resignation and Labour Reshuffle w/ Daniel Laycock | Political Frenemies #25
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Sep 05, 2025 |
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Summer of Discontent? | Political Frenemies #24
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Jul 25, 2025 |
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Afghan Data Breach and Votes at 16: What Now for British Democracy? | Political Frenemies #23
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Jul 18, 2025 |
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Can the Tories Win Again? w/ Matthew Goodwin-Freeman | Political Frenemies #22
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Jul 11, 2025 |
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One Year of Labour w/ Chris Carter | Political Frenemies #21
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Jul 05, 2025 |
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Welfare U-Turn: Is this the Beginning of the End for Starmer? | Political Frenemies #20
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Jun 27, 2025 |
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Peter Cardwell on Keir Starmer, Special Advisers, Iran, and More | Political Frenemies #19
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Jun 22, 2025 |
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Spending Review Reaction | Political Frenemies #18
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Jun 13, 2025 |
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Iain Dale on Margaret Thatcher, Kemi Badenoch, and More | Political Frenemies #17
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Jun 08, 2025 |
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Farage Swings Left, Starmer Wobbles, and Jenrick Plays Cop | Political Frenemies #16
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May 30, 2025 |
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Deal or No Deal? Starmer Gambles with Brexit, Chagos — and the Voters | Political Frenemies #15
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May 23, 2025 |
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Can Starmer’s Immigration Pivot Stop the Farage Surge? | Political Frenemies #14
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May 16, 2025 |
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Local Election Fallout | Political Frenemies #13
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May 09, 2025 |
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Local Elections 2025 Special | Political Frenemies #12
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May 02, 2025 |
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Whose Flag is it Anyway? | Political Frenemies #11
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Apr 25, 2025 |
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Should Britain Nationalise Steel? | Political Frenemies #10
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Apr 13, 2025 |
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How Should Britain Respond to Trump’s Tariffs? | Political Frenemies #9
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Apr 05, 2025 |
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Spring Statement: Who Will Pay for the Cost of Labour? | Political Frenemies #8
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Mar 30, 2025 |
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The State of the Political Parties - Christmas Snowflake Special | Political Frenemies #7
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Dec 22, 2024 |
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Post-Assad Syria, Labour Housing Plans, UK Economy, Sandwiches | Political Frenemies #6
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Dec 15, 2024 |
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Labour Reset, Rise of Reform UK, Football Rainbow Armbands, Syria Update | Political Frenemies #5
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Dec 07, 2024 |
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Assisted Dying Vote, Haigh Resignation, Immigration Stats, Irish Election | Political Frenemies #4
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Dec 01, 2024 |
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Farmers’ Protest, WW3 Fears, Assisted Dying Bill, John Prescott | Political Frenemies #3
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Nov 24, 2024 |
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Welby Resignation, NHS League Tables, Non-Crime Hate Incidents | Political Frenemies #2
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Nov 17, 2024 |
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Trump Victory, Badenoch's First Week, Centrist Challenges, Remembrance | Political Frenemies #1
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Nov 09, 2024 |
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Political Frenemies Teaser | Pilot Episode
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Nov 03, 2024 |