As Westminster empties for the Christmas recess, a popular political podcast has delivered its verdict on which UK politicians thrived in 2025 and which endured a year to forget.
A Tumultuous Year in British Politics Reviewed
The 'Politics at Sam and Anne's' podcast released a special year-end episode on Thursday 18 December 2025. Hosts Sam and Anne took stock of a "tumultuous" 12 months in British politics, casting their eyes over the major events that shaped the political landscape.
Employing their signature 'glass half empty, glass half full' approach, the duo sifted through the political highlights and, as they noted, "mainly the lowlights" of the year. Their analysis aimed to gauge which figures in public life can approach the new year with optimism and which should reflect on 2025 with regret.
Looking Forward to 2026 and Beyond
The podcast, available on platforms including Spotify, will return for a special look-ahead episode on Monday 29th December. This broadcast will preview the key political battles and themes expected to define 2026.
Normal daily service for the podcast will resume on Monday 5th January, providing listeners with continued daily analysis from the heart of UK politics. The year-end review serves as a bookend to a chaotic parliamentary session, offering listeners a moment of reflection before the new political cycle begins.
The episode underscores the growing influence of political podcasting in the UK, providing in-depth, accessible analysis directly to the public. As one of the leading shows in its field, 'Politics at Sam and Anne's' continues to shape political discourse for its engaged audience.
