<description>Keir Starmer has announced his social media ban for under-16s. The proposals are tougher than expected, and include a ban on major apps such as TikTok, Instagram, X, Snapchat, YouTube and Facebook. Plus, the Makerfield byelection is on Thursday. How will team Starmer be preparing for a potential Andy Burnham win?. 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 social media ban and how it might work

Keir Starmer has announced his social media ban for under-16s. The proposals are tougher than expected, and include a ban on major apps such as TikTok, Instagram, X, Snapchat, YouTube and Facebook. Plus, the Makerfield byelection is on Thursday. How will team Starmer be preparing for a potential Andy Burnham win?. Help support our independent journalism at &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.theguardian.com/politicspod&quot;&gt;theguardian.com/politicspod&lt;/a&gt;

How will the under-16s social media ban work?

<description>After nights of violence across Belfast this week, politicians continue to call for calm, but what else can be done to stop the violence spreading? Plus, Jessica Elgot has been to Makerfield and spoken to undecided voters on the doorstep. Help support our independent journalism at &lt;a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politicspod"&gt;theguardian.com/politicspod&lt;/a&gt;</description>

Kiran Stacey and Jessica Elgot discuss the situation in Belfast, as well as what voters are saying on the doorsteps of Makerfield

After nights of violence across Belfast this week, politicians continue to call for calm, but what else can be done to stop the violence spreading? Plus, Jessica Elgot has been to Makerfield and spoken to undecided voters on the doorstep. Help support our independent journalism at &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.theguardian.com/politicspod&quot;&gt;theguardian.com/politicspod&lt;/a&gt;

Can politicians bring calm to Belfast?

<description>The defence secretary has resigned over the government’s military spending plans, in another major blow for Keir Starmer. In a scathing letter to the prime minister, John Healey said the long-awaited defence investment plan ‘falls well short of what is required for defence’ and that he would have to take decisions that ‘could make Britain less safe’. Nosheen Iqbal speaks to policy editor Kiran Stacey. Help support our independent journalism at &lt;a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politicspod"&gt;theguardian.com/politicspod&lt;/a&gt;</description>

Kiran Stacey speaks to Nosheen Iqbal about defence minister Jon Healey’s resignation

The defence secretary has resigned over the government’s military spending plans, in another major blow for Keir Starmer. In a scathing letter to the prime minister, John Healey said the long-awaited defence investment plan ‘falls well short of what is required for defence’ and that he would have to take decisions that ‘could make Britain less safe’. Nosheen Iqbal speaks to policy editor Kiran Stacey. Help support our independent journalism at &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.theguardian.com/politicspod&quot;&gt;theguardian.com/politicspod&lt;/a&gt;

The defence secretary quits with ‘blistering’ criticism of Starmer

<description>The Ukrainian president says Vladimir Putin’s days are numbered. As the Russian president’s influence wanes and his war machine crumbles, Volodymyr Zelenskyy says it is important for Europe and the world to stick together. Pippa Crerar and Luke Harding speak with Zelenskyy on his most recent visit to London. 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 Luke Harding meet the Ukrainian president to discuss Putin, Trump and what Britain is doing to support his country

The Ukrainian president says Vladimir Putin’s days are numbered. As the Russian president’s influence wanes and his war machine crumbles, Volodymyr Zelenskyy says it is important for Europe and the world to stick together. Pippa Crerar and Luke Harding speak with Zelenskyy on his most recent visit to London. Help support our independent journalism at &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.theguardian.com/politicspod&quot;&gt;theguardian.com/politicspod&lt;/a&gt;

Zelenskyy: Putin is ‘playing games’ with Trump

<description>Keir Starmer says he will fight on as prime minister, but behind the scenes he is said to be thinking about his legacy. He’s talking this week about tech companies and the shape of a social media ban, but he is also focussed on resetting the UK’s relations with EU and defence. Pippa and Kiran discuss what his legacy might be and the role Andy Burnham has to play. 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 policy plans and whether this marks the beginning of the legacy phase of his premiership

Keir Starmer says he will fight on as prime minister, but behind the scenes he is said to be thinking about his legacy. He’s talking this week about tech companies and the shape of a social media ban, but he is also focussed on resetting the UK’s relations with EU and defence. Pippa and Kiran discuss what his legacy might be and the role Andy Burnham has to play. Help support our independent journalism at &lt;a href=&quot;https://www.theguardian.com/politicspod&quot;&gt;theguardian.com/politicspod&lt;/a&gt;

Is Keir Starmer in his ‘legacy’ era?

Guardian columnist John Harris, political editor Pippa Crerar, and policy editor Kiran Stacey analyse the week's politics news

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