Pippa

Pippa is a political commentator and co-host, alongside Kiran, of a podcast for *The Guardian* focusing on UK politics. The podcast covers a range of current events and political issues. Recent episodes have addressed topics such as Blue Labour, Andy Burnham's 'Manchesterism', Lords reform, and the potential end of the two-party system. Pippa and Kiran have also discussed Peter Mandelson's resignation from the Labour party following renewed scrutiny of his relationship with Jeffrey Epstein, examining what the Labour party knew about the relationship. Furthermore, they have analyzed Keir Starmer's response to Donald Trump's tariff threats and the political challenges facing Rachel Reeves, the Chancellor. Pippa's relevance stems from her role in providing analysis and commentary on significant political developments in the UK through a widely accessible platform.