Sophy Ridge On Sunday
Sky News’ Sophy Ridge with her agenda-setting political interviews - and analysis of what the guests have had to say.
Every week, Sophy speaks to the biggest names in politics and then invites correspondents and commentators into her studio to debrief on the main stories.
- Update frequency
- every 7 days
- Average duration
- 38 minutes
- Episodes
- 235
- Years Active
- 2017 - 2024
Northern Ireland Protocol latest | Dominic Raab, Mark Francois and US Senator Bernie Sanders
Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab reckons the government is on the 'cusp' of an agreement to change the Northern Ireland protocol - the agreement, negotiated during Brexit talks, which allows goods …
00:51:10 |
Sun 26 Feb 2023
Not So Quiet On the Northern Irish Front | Penny Mordaunt, Yvette Cooper, Lord Peter Mandelson, and Naomi Long
But, just as Westminster had thought Boris Johnson was out of the picture, sources tell Sky News he thinks it would be a "great mistake drop the Northern Ireland Protocol Bill", controversial legisla…
00:52:10 |
Sun 19 Feb 2023
Tax, international aid and the loan that keeps attracting interest| Andrew Mitchell, John Nicholson and John Redwood
As the death toll from the earthquake in Syria and Turkey continues to rise, Development Minister Andrew Mitchell defends the governments cuts to the international aid budget as Conservative MP John …
00:37:07 |
Sun 12 Feb 2023
Liz Truss comeback | Grant Shapps, Jonathan Reynolds and Alicia Kearns
Liz Truss has broken her silence after resigning, becoming the shortest serving prime minister in UK history. In a 4,000 word essay, the former PM defended her controversial economic policies and sai…
00:37:58 |
Sun 05 Feb 2023
Nadhim Zahawi is sacked
Nadhim Zahawi has been sacked as Tory party chairman after an ethics inquiry into the handling of his tax affairs found a "serious breach" of the ministerial code.
On the podcast, Sophy is joined by …
On the podcast, Sophy is joined by …
00:25:03 |
Sun 29 Jan 2023
"You're the journalist not me." | James Cleverly and Sharon Graham
The foreign secretary, James Cleverly, avoids answering questions on the latest 'sleaze' allegations to hit the Conservative Party – from Boris Johnson’s £800,000 loan to Party chair and former Chanc…
00:34:41 |
Sun 22 Jan 2023
What next for strikes? | Mark Harper, Peter Kyle and Dr Philip Banfield
As further strikes take place across the country this week, the Royal College of Nursing has threatened its biggest walkout in England next month unless talks with the government progress soon.
At th…
At th…
00:42:51 |
Sun 15 Jan 2023
"The NHS is on its face" | The Westminster Accounts and Sir Keir Starmer
How much does your MP earn, on top of their salary, and where does the money come from?
For years, many stories have come out of Westminster that have seen MPs wrestling with money - the expenses scan…
For years, many stories have come out of Westminster that have seen MPs wrestling with money - the expenses scan…
00:48:57 |
Sun 08 Jan 2023
Winter strikes: James Cleverly, Wes Streeting and Dr Emma Runswick
“More people will die” this winter due to strikes, Dr Emma Runswick, the deputy chair of the British Medical Association council, has warned.
James Cleverly, the foreign secretary, says the health …
James Cleverly, the foreign secretary, says the health …
00:42:07 |
Sun 11 Dec 2022
December strikes, migrant crossings | Nadhim Zahawi and Miguel Berger
The government could use the army to help ease the disruptions caused by possible public sector strikes, Conservative Party Chairman Nadhim Zahawi told Sky’s Sophy Ridge.
Sophy is joined by Sebastia…
Sophy is joined by Sebastia…
00:48:23 |
Sun 04 Dec 2022
Strikes, immigration and I’m A Celebrity | Mark Harper and Lisa Nandy
Sophy Ridge with some of the week's biggest political interviews – plus, analysis of what her guests have had to say.
This week she interviews Transport Secretary Mark Harper who is quizzed on strikes…
This week she interviews Transport Secretary Mark Harper who is quizzed on strikes…
00:47:37 |
Sun 27 Nov 2022
NHS, Swiss-style EU relations, housing | Steve Barclay, Jonathan Ashworth, Kwajo Tweneboa
Sophy Ridge with some of the week's biggest political interviews – plus, analysis of what her guests have had to say.
Sophy speaks to Health Secretary Steve Barclay about the planned strike by nurses…
Sophy speaks to Health Secretary Steve Barclay about the planned strike by nurses…
00:48:29 |
Sun 20 Nov 2022
The Autumn Statement | Chancellor Jeremy Hunt and Simon Clarke
Chancellor Jeremy Hunt promises "we’re all going to be paying a bit more tax" ahead of his autumn statement but promises his budget statement "won’t just be bad news".
On this episode Sophy is joine…
On this episode Sophy is joine…
00:41:29 |
Sun 13 Nov 2022
Oliver Dowden on Rishi Sunak's leadership | Paul Blomfield on assisted dying
The Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Oliver Dowden, on the economy, threat of strikes and new Cabinet Office minister Sir Gavin Williamson facing bullying claims.
Plus, Labour MP Paul Blomfield …
Plus, Labour MP Paul Blomfield …
00:52:41 |
Sun 06 Nov 2022
Rishi Sunak’s first week | Michael Gove, Yvette Cooper, and Inna Sovsun
Levelling Up Secretary, Michael Gove, has apologised for the Tories installing Liz Truss as leader. "We made a mistake. We took the wrong turn," he tells Sophy Ridge.
Also, Labour's shadow home secr…
Also, Labour's shadow home secr…
00:46:51 |
Sun 30 Oct 2022
Rishi v Penny…v Boris? | Steve Baker, Chris Heaton-Harris, and Damian Green
Liz Truss is out of Number 10 – and by next Sunday, we’ll have a completely new Prime Minister in her place. Will Rishi Sunak head back to Downing Street? Does Penny Mordaunt have a shot instead? And…
00:48:48 |
Sun 23 Oct 2022
"Treated the country as laboratory mice" | Robert Halfon and Andrew Griffith
Conservative MP Robert Halfon tells Sophy Ridge that some in the Conservative Party have looked like "libertarian jihadists" over the past few weeks and have treated the country "like laboratory mice…
00:44:38 |
Sun 16 Oct 2022
Winter is coming | Nadhim Zahawi, Jonathan Ashworth, and Angus Robertson
After a bruising few weeks for Liz Truss, and warnings that Britain may face blackouts this winter, Trevor Phillips steps in for this week's Sophy Ridge on Sunday podcast.
On this episode, Trevor is j…
On this episode, Trevor is j…
00:51:12 |
Sun 09 Oct 2022
Conservative Party Conference: Jake Berry, Andy Street and Mel Stride
The Sophy Ridge on Sunday podcast comes from Birmingham this week, where the Conservative's party conference is taking place.
On this episode, Sophy is joined by our political correspondent Liz Bate…
On this episode, Sophy is joined by our political correspondent Liz Bate…
00:47:22 |
Sun 02 Oct 2022
Labour Party Conference: Ed Miliband, Andy Burnham, RMT and Unison
The Sophy Ridge on Sunday podcast comes from Liverpool this week, where Labour’s party conference is taking place.
On this episode, Sophy is joined by our political correspondent Liz Bates as they …
On this episode, Sophy is joined by our political correspondent Liz Bates as they …
00:46:48 |
Sun 25 Sep 2022
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