<description>Wes Streeting gave a speech outlining his performance on the NHS and plans for the future. Was this his unofficial leadership pitch? Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey sit down with the health secretary to find out. Help support our independent journalism at &lt;a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politicspod"&gt;theguardian.com/politicspod&lt;/a&gt;</description>

Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey sit down to talk to the health secretary, Wes Streeting

Wes Streeting gave a speech outlining his performance on the NHS and plans for the future. Was this his unofficial leadership pitch? Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey sit down with the health secretary to find out. Help support our independent journalism at &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.theguardian.com/politicspod&quot;&gt;theguardian.com/politicspod&lt;/a&gt;

Wes Streeting: ‘I don’t want to see Keir challenged in May’

<description>The US president has extended by five days his deadline to ‘hit and obliterate’ Iran’s power stations and energy infrastructure if Tehran does not allow shipping to move freely. Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss what is behind this change of tone and the impact the uncertainty will have on the cost of living in the UK. Plus, with just over six weeks until the local elections, they talk through what to watch as the results come in. Help support our independent journalism at &lt;a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politicspod"&gt;theguardian.com/politicspod&lt;/a&gt;</description>

Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss decision to postpone strikes on Iran’s energy infrastructure. Plus, what to watch out for in May’s local elections

The US president has extended by five days his deadline to ‘hit and obliterate’ Iran’s power stations and energy infrastructure if Tehran does not allow shipping to move freely. Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss what is behind this change of tone and the impact the uncertainty will have on the cost of living in the UK. Plus, with just over six weeks until the local elections, they talk through what to watch as the results come in. Help support our independent journalism at &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.theguardian.com/politicspod&quot;&gt;theguardian.com/politicspod&lt;/a&gt;

Trump rows back on strait of Hormuz threat – what next?

<description>On the evening of 29 December 2011, Officer Clifton Lewis was moonlighting as a security guard at a Chicago minimart when two men walked in. They shot Lewis several times, then took off with his gun and police star. A week later, police had their suspects: four men affiliated with a gang called the Spanish Cobras. For hours, under intense police questioning, they all said they didn’t do it. But that didn’t seem to matter. This is episode one of Off Duty, an investigation by the Guardian’s Melissa Segura. Help support our independent journalism at &lt;a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politicspod"&gt;theguardian.com/politicspod&lt;/a&gt;</description>

Officer Clifton Lewis was moonlighting as a security guard at a Chicago minimart when two men walked in. They shot Lewis several times, then took off with his gun and police star. A week later, police had their suspects: four men affiliated with a gang called the Spanish Cobras. They all said they didn’t do it. But that didn’t seem to matter. This is episode one of Off Duty, an investigation by the Guardian’s Melissa Segura

On the evening of 29 December 2011, Officer Clifton Lewis was moonlighting as a security guard at a Chicago minimart when two men walked in. They shot Lewis several times, then took off with his gun and police star. A week later, police had their suspects: four men affiliated with a gang called the Spanish Cobras. For hours, under intense police questioning, they all said they didn’t do it. But that didn’t seem to matter. This is episode one of Off Duty, an investigation by the Guardian’s Melissa Segura. Help support our independent journalism at &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.theguardian.com/politicspod&quot;&gt;theguardian.com/politicspod&lt;/a&gt;

Off Duty: The Crime 

<description>At the launch of the Conservative local elections campaign on Thursday, Peter Walker asked Kemi Badenoch about her shadow justice secretary’s claim that Muslims praying in Trafalgar square was an ‘act of domination’. Her answer did not clarify the party’s position. Peter discusses with Lexy Topping the problems this kind of culture war may bring the Conservatives. Plus, are Sadiq Khan’s comments on the EU and Angela Rayner’s return to the spotlight a new headache for Keir Starmer?. Help support our independent journalism at &lt;a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politicspod"&gt;theguardian.com/politicspod&lt;/a&gt;</description>

Peter Walker and Lexy Topping discuss Kemi Badenoch’s response to criticism after her shadow justice secretary’s comments about Muslims, Sadiq Khan’s comments on re-joining the EU, and Angela Rayner’s return

At the launch of the Conservative local elections campaign on Thursday, Peter Walker asked Kemi Badenoch about her shadow justice secretary’s claim that Muslims praying in Trafalgar square was an ‘act of domination’. Her answer did not clarify the party’s position. Peter discusses with Lexy Topping the problems this kind of culture war may bring the Conservatives. Plus, are Sadiq Khan’s comments on the EU and Angela Rayner’s return to the spotlight a new headache for Keir Starmer?. Help support our independent journalism at &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.theguardian.com/politicspod&quot;&gt;theguardian.com/politicspod&lt;/a&gt;

Do the Conservatives have a problem with Muslims?

<description>The PM says the UK will not be dragged into wider war in the Middle East and pledges support for households struggling to pay for heating oil. Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey talk about what the government is doing to support people during the cost of living crisis and the fallout from the war. Plus a look at Brussels as the government works on another EU-reset to create closer ties. Help support our independent journalism at &lt;a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politicspod"&gt;theguardian.com/politicspod&lt;/a&gt;</description>

Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey discuss Keir Starmer’s latest press conference on the US-Israeli war in Iran, and how it is likely to affect the cost of living crisis

The PM says the UK will not be dragged into wider war in the Middle East and pledges support for households struggling to pay for heating oil. Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey talk about what the government is doing to support people during the cost of living crisis and the fallout from the war. Plus a look at Brussels as the government works on another EU-reset to create closer ties. Help support our independent journalism at &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.theguardian.com/politicspod&quot;&gt;theguardian.com/politicspod&lt;/a&gt;

Can Starmer avoid being drawn into the US-Iran war?

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