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After a couple of weeks away, co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell are back. They discuss the fallout from the local elections and Sir Keir Starmer's new deal with the EU. UK-EU trade deal: What is in the Brexit reset agreement? Charlotte Henry on Threads Charlotte Henry on BlueSky Charlotte Henry's website and newsletter – The Addition Emma Burnell on Twitter Emma Burnell on BlueSky Emma Burnell's newsletter, Hard Thinking on the Soft Left House of Comments on Twitter House of Comments is a C.A.H Multimedia production in association with Political Human.

Co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell discuss the UK Supreme Court's ruling on recognising trans people and women. They also briefly reflect on the passing of Pope Francis. Buy tickets to Emma's upcoming play "Four Weigh-ins and a Funeral" For Women Scotland Ltd (Appellant) v The Scottish Ministers (Respondent) Charlotte Henry on Threads Charlotte Henry on BlueSky Charlotte Henry's website and newsletter – The Addition Emma Burnell on Twitter Emma Burnell on BlueSky Emma Burnell's newsletter, Hard Thinking on the Soft Left House of Comments on Twitter House of Comments is a C.A.H Multimedia production in association with Political Human.

It's been a packed week for co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell to try and make sense of. We start with a huge about turn on tariffs by US President Donald Trump. After that, we discuss the case of two Labour MPs being turned away at the airport by Israeli authorities. The show finishes up by discussing a legal case between the Home Office and Apple. Buy tickets to Emma's upcoming play "Four Weigh-ins and a Funeral" Retreat or negotiating strategy? Trump steps back from all-out trade war – BBC News Who are the two MPs deported by Israel – and what have they said about the war in Gaza? – Sky News Chris Bryant MP on Twitter Apple, and the Media, Win Legal Battle With UK Government Charlotte Henry on Threads Charlotte Henry on BlueSky Charlotte Henry's website and newsletter – The Addition Emma Burnell on Twitter Emma Burnell on BlueSky Emma Burnell's newsletter, Hard Thinking on the Soft Left House of Comments on Twitter House of Comments is a C.A.H Multimedia production in association wit

It's a couple of days after "liberation day" and the world is still reeling from Trump's tariff announcements. Co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell try and unpack what on Earth is going on, including how the UK is responding. They also look at some unpleasant polling for Tory leader Kemi Badenoch and Elon Musk's impending exit from government. Buy tickets to Emma's upcoming play "Four Weigh-ins and a Funeral" Faisal Islam: This is the biggest change to global trade in 100 years – BBC News Trump Tells Inner Circle That Musk Will Leave Soon – Politico Elon Musk is powersliding through the federal government – The Economist Charlotte Henry on Threads Charlotte Henry on BlueSky Charlotte Henry's website and newsletter – The Addition Emma Burnell on Twitter Emma Burnell on BlueSky Emma Burnell's newsletter, Hard Thinking on the Soft Left House of Comments on Twitter House of Comments is a C.A.H Multimedia production in association with Political Human.

Rachel Reeves stood up to make her Spring Statement from a position that is both incredibly precarious and incredibly safe. Co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell unpack what the chancellor had to say, the economic forecasts and the reaction it all got. Can Labour move on from the gloom of the early months? Spring Statement 2025: Key points at a glance – BBC News Charlotte Henry on Threads Charlotte Henry on BlueSky Charlotte Henry's website and newsletter – The Addition Emma Burnell on Twitter Emma Burnell on BlueSky Emma Burnell's newsletter, Hard Thinking on the Soft Left House of Comments on Twitter

This week, work and pensions secretary Liz Kendall laid out her initial plans to reform the welfare system, inevitably prompting a huge amount of debate. Co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell look into the good, the bad and the ugly of the current system and the Government's plans to improve it. Support House of Comments on Patreon - just £5 a month – to help us create the best, independent coverage of this new political era. Four Weigh-Ins and a Funeral tickets Welfare Reform: This time it's complicated Benefits crackdown unveiled with aim to save £5bn a year by 2030 – BBC News Keir Starmer: Labour will help people get back to work — it’s in our name  – The Times No one knows why UK benefit claims have outpaced peer countries – Financial Times Charlotte Henry on Threads Charlotte Henry on BlueSky Charlotte Henry's website and newsletter – The Addition Emma Burnell on Twitter Emma Burnell on BlueSky Emma Burnell's newsletter, Hard Thinking on the Soft Left House of Comments on Twitter

This week co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell start by trying to unpack the latest deluge of Trump news. Does anyone fancy a new Tesla? Back home, they debate the end of NHS England and a bust-up in Reform. Settle in, because Emma gives a, genuinely fascinating, history lesson on QUANGOs! Support House of Comments on Patreon - just £5 a month – to help us create the best, independent coverage of this new political era. Trump turns the White House lawn into a Tesla showroom - NBC News NHS England to be brought under government control – BBC News Disability benefit cuts test loyalty of Labour MPs – BBC News 'Biggest building boom' in a generation through planning reforms How I became a Labour school-fee exile in Dubai – Isabel Oakeshott, Telegraph Charlotte Henry on Threads Charlotte Henry on BlueSky Charlotte Henry's website and newsletter – The Addition Emma Burnell on Twitter Emma Burnell on BlueSky Emma Burnell's newsletter, Hard Thinking on the Soft Left House of Comments on Twitter

The world is an uncertain place, but Sir Keir Starmer has seemingly risen to the occasion. The UK Prime Minister has had his best week since arriving in Downing Street, first meeting US President Donald Trump, then bringing together a host of European leaders for a security summit in support of Ukraine. He did though have to contend with the resignation of Annelise Dodds (something that happened after the recording of last week's show). Co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell discuss it all. Anneliese Dodds resigns over Keir Starmer’s decision to cut aid budget – The Guardian 'Charmer Starmer' with the 'Trump card' – BBC News Starmer navigates Ukraine talks with ‘cool head’ as Trump acts tough – Reuters Charlotte Henry on Threads Charlotte Henry on BlueSky Charlotte Henry's website and newsletter – The Addition Emma Burnell on Twitter Emma Burnell on BlueSky Emma Burnell's newsletter, Hard Thinking on the Soft Left House of Comments on Twitter Support House of Comments on Patreon - just £

UK Prime Minister Sir Kier Starmer became the latest world leader to head to Washington to meet President Donald Trump. If the newspaper headlines are anything to go by, he's had a very successful visit. Co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell discuss that, and how the Labour Party is responding to cutting the aid budget to fund increases in defence spending. This episode was recorded (minutes) before Anneliese Dodds resigned from the government over the aid cuts. Anneliese Dodds resigns over Keir Starmer’s decision to cut aid budget – The Guardian Key takeaways from Starmer's talks with Trump – BBC News 'Charmer Starmer' with the 'Trump card' – BBC News Charlotte Henry on Threads Charlotte Henry on BlueSky Charlotte Henry's website and newsletter – The Addition Emma Burnell on Twitter Emma Burnell on BlueSky Emma Burnell's newsletter, Hard Thinking on the Soft Left House of Comments on Twitter Support House of Comments on Patreon - just £5 a month – to help us create the best, independen

This week, co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell try to make sense of the chaos from across the Atlantic, including Elon Musk's government takeover and Donald Trump's plan for Gaza. They also discuss Emma's favourite domestic topic - local government reform. 'People seem dumbstruck' - Inside Musk's race to upend government – BBC News Trump says Israel will hand over Gaza to US after fighting ends – BBC News Elon Musk and His DOGEY Dealings – The Addition Devolution revolution: six areas to elect Mayors for first time Angela Rayner’s council overhaul leaves 5.7m with no vote this year – The Times The Politics of The Traitors Charlotte Henry on Threads Charlotte Henry on BlueSky Charlotte Henry's website and newsletter – The Addition Emma Burnell on Twitter Emma Burnell on BlueSky Emma Burnell's newsletter, Hard Thinking on the Soft Left House of Comments on Twitter Support House of Comments on Patreon - just £5 a month – to help us create the best, independent coverage of this new poli

After a wobble, Rachel Reeves worked to reset her party's relationship with business and sound positive in a big setpiece speech. However, the Government's backing of a third runway at Heathrow may lead to a row with London Mayor Sadiq Kahn. Co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell look at the consequences of what was said this week. Before that, they remember John Prescott, whose funeral was held and attended by the New Labour hierarchy.  Charlotte Henry on Threads Charlotte Henry on BlueSky Charlotte Henry's website and newsletter – The Addition Emma Burnell on Twitter Emma Burnell on BlueSky Emma Burnell's newsletter, Hard Thinking on the Soft Left House of Comments on Twitter Support House of Comments on Patreon - just £5 a month – to help us create the best, independent coverage of this new political era. House of Comments is a C.A.H Multimedia production in association with Political Human.

In this episode of House of Comments, co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell discuss the reaction to the sentencing in the Southport knife attack case. They also look at the economic data that Rachel Reeves has to contend with. SPECIAL: Inauguration of Donald Trump 'A pin-drop that changed our lives': What Southport victims' families told the judge – BBC News UK unemployment rises in sign Reeves’s budget stalled hiring – The Times Charlotte Henry on Threads Charlotte Henry on BlueSky Charlotte Henry's website and newsletter – The Addition Emma Burnell on Twitter Emma Burnell on BlueSky Emma Burnell's newsletter, Hard Thinking on the Soft Left House of Comments on Twitter

It's been another very busy in politics both at home and abroad. Co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Brunell look at the proposed ceasefire deal in the Middle East some more trouble for Sir Keir Starmer at home. Plus, why Kemi Badenoch really needs a win.  Israel’s security cabinet convenes to approve deal to release hostages and pause the 15-month war – AP Tulip Siddiq named in third Bangladesh inquiry into money laundering and power misuse – Sky News No 10 accused of having ‘revolving door’ after new Treasury minister embroiled in China row – The Guardian Suspended Labour MP Mike Amesbury pleads guilty to assault – The Guardian Charlotte Henry on Threads Charlotte Henry on BlueSky Charlotte Henry's website and newsletter – The Addition Emma Burnell on Twitter Emma Burnell on BlueSky Emma Burnell's newsletter, Hard Thinking on the Soft Left House of Comments on Twitter

It's been a busy start to 2025, especially for Chancellor Rachel Reeves, who is having to deal with some severe market jitters. However, Kemi Badenoch has chosen to focus on the issue of grooming gangs instead and Liz Truss's lawyers have sent a Cease and Desist letter to Sir Keir Starmer. Co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell discuss it all. UK Bond Selloff Puts Reeves’ Economic Project on the Brink – Bloomberg News Liz Truss threatens to sue Keir Starmer for saying she blew up Britain – Politico MPs vote against Tory call for new grooming gangs inquiry – BBC News 2024 first year to pass 1.5C global warming limit – BBC News Charlotte Henry on Threads Charlotte Henry on BlueSky Charlotte Henry's website and newsletter – The Addition Emma Burnell on Twitter Emma Burnell on BlueSky Emma Burnell's newsletter, Hard Thinking on the Soft Left House of Comments on Twitter Support House of Comments on Patreon - just £5 a month – to help us create the best, independent coverage of this new pol

It is the final show of the year, so co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell have a bit of fun and do a quiz. Who comes out on top? Charlotte Henry on Threads Charlotte Henry on BlueSky Charlotte Henry's website and newsletter – The Addition Emma Burnell on Twitter Emma Burnell on BlueSky Emma Burnell's newsletter, Hard Thinking on the Soft Left House of Comments on Twitter Support House of Comments on Patreon - just £5 a month – to help us create the best, independent coverage of this new political era. House of Comments is a C.A.H Multimedia production in association with Political Human.

It has been another major week in global affairs. After 50 years, the Assad regime in Syria has fallen. This has major implications in the Middle East and beyond. Co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell discuss that and then look to home. The government was hit by news that the economy had shrunk 0.1% in October. They have been talking a lot about housing and planning this week, something Charlotte and Emma largely agree on! Assad's final hours in Syria: Deception, despair and flight – Reuters UK economy shrinks for second month in a row – BBC News The Confidence Trick Planning overhaul to reach 1.5 million new homes Charlotte Henry on Threads Charlotte Henry on BlueSky Charlotte Henry's website and newsletter – The Addition Emma Burnell on Twitter Emma Burnell on BlueSky Emma Burnell's newsletter, Hard Thinking on the Soft Left House of Comments on Twitter Support House of Comments on Patreon - just £5 a month – to help us create the best, independent coverage of this new political era. H

Co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell unpack a dramatic week at home and abroad. They start with the government's collapse in France, discuss US President Joe Biden pardoning his son and then analyse Sir Keir Starmer's latest speech. The Prime Minister was attempting to reset his government, although the Labour spinners were not putting it quite like that.  Defiant Macron vows to stay on as French president and will appoint PM within days – The Guardian Statement from President Joe Biden PM speech on Plan for Change: 5 December 2024 Charlotte Henry on Threads Charlotte Henry on BlueSky Charlotte Henry's website and newsletter – The Addition Emma Burnell on Twitter Emma Burnell on BlueSky Emma Burnell's newsletter, Hard Thinking on the Soft Left House of Comments on Twitter Support House of Comments on Patreon - just £5 a month – to help us create the best, independent coverage of this new political era. House of Comments is a C.A.H Multimedia production in association with Political Human.

In a packed week, co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell start by remembering John Prescott, the former Labour deputy prime minister who passed away aged 86. They also debate the ICC's decision to issue and arrest warrant for Benjamin Netanyahu and others as well as developments in Ukraine. John Prescott: Political bruiser who played vital role in Labour comeback – BBC News Situation in the State of Palestine: ICC Pre-Trial Chamber I rejects the State of Israel’s challenges to jurisdiction and issues warrants of arrest for Benjamin Netanyahu and Yoav Gallant Situation in the State of Palestine: ICC Pre-Trial Chamber I issues warrant of arrest for Mohammed Diab Ibrahim Al-Masri (Deif) Situation in Ukraine: ICC judges issue arrest warrants against Vladimir Vladimirovich Putin and Maria Alekseyevna Lvova-Belova Charlotte Henry on Threads Charlotte Henry on BlueSky Charlotte Henry's website and newsletter – The Addition Emma Burnell on Twitter Emma Burnell on BlueSky Emma Burnell's newsletter, Hard

There are an awful lot of very complicated things going on at the moment. Co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell try and make sense of it all. They discuss Elon Musk's Donald Trump's picks for the next US government, the scandal in the Church of England that led to the Archbishop of Canterbury's resignation and Kim Leadbeater's assisted dying bill. Trump picks Robert F. Kennedy Jr. to be his Department of Health and Human Services secretary – CNN The abuse scandal that led to the archbishop's resignation – BBC News Statement from the Archbishop of Canterbury Kim Leadbeater “Disappointed” By Wes Streeting’s Assisted Dying Comments – PoliticsHome Charlotte Henry on Threads Charlotte Henry on BlueSky Charlotte Henry's website and newsletter – The Addition Emma Burnell on Twitter Emma Burnell on BlueSky Emma Burnell's newsletter, Hard Thinking on the Soft Left House of Comments on Twitter Support House of Comments on Patreon - just £5 a month – to help us create the best, independent coverag

Co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell discuss a host of issues, including the attack on Israeli football fans in Amsterdam, the rise in tuition fees and Kemi Badenoch's debut at PMQs.  The main focus of the episode is, of course, Donald Trump's election victory and impending return to the White House. There's plenty to be worried about and lots of questions to ask the Democrats and the Harris campaign. Ajax vs Maccabi Tel Aviv: Antisemitic rioters target Israeli football fans as disorder unfolds in Amsterdam – Sky Sports University tuition fees rising to £9,535 in England – BBC News Trump Names Susie Wiles as His White House Chief of Staff – New York Times Charlotte Henry on Threads Charlotte Henry's website and newsletter – The Addition Emma Burnell on Twitter Emma Burnell's newsletter, Hard Thinking on the Soft Left House of Comments on Twitter Support House of Comments on Patreon - just £5 a month – to help us create the best, independent coverage of this new political era. House of