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
Local elections and leadership pitches
It's not often you get straight answers about MPs' leadership ambitions, but Rory Stewart broke the mould on this week's #Ridge. Listen to his interview with Sophy, her chats with Jonathan Ashworth a…
00:39:33 |
Sun 05 May 2019
It's not all about Brexit: Climate emergency and election challenges
Sophy interviews shadow business secretary Rebecca Long-Bailey about Labour's demand for radical action on the environment, while the Conservative deputy chair Helen Whateley assesses her party's cha…
00:35:09 |
Sun 28 Apr 2019
Life beyond Brexit with guests Iain Duncan Smith and Anna Soubry
Sophy is joined by former Conservative leader Iain Duncan Smith and The Independent Group's Anna Soubry to get their (somewhat different) takes on the latest delay to leaving the EU.
Plus, with the t…
Plus, with the t…
00:42:30 |
Sun 14 Apr 2019
PODCAST LIVE! 'No one knows what happens next on Brexit'
Sophy and Matt Lavender discuss the current state of politics - and its future - with the Labour MP Lisa Nandy and the Conservative Johnny Mercer at the Podcast Live event in London. The show was rec…
00:59:10 |
Mon 08 Apr 2019
Third time's a charm? Maybe not...
After another defeat for Theresa May's deal in Parliament and with MPs unable to agree on a way forward, Sophy talks to Shadow Foreign Secretary Emily Thornberry and James Cleverly - the Conservative…
00:38:59 |
Sun 31 Mar 2019
A second chance for a second referendum?
With the Prime Minister's future hanging by a thread, Sophy speaks to the Chancellor Philip Hammond, who also has some interesting things to say on a second referendum. Plus Hilary Benn - the Chair o…
00:40:57 |
Sun 24 Mar 2019
Jeremy Corbyn's "enthusiasm" for a second referendum
Is Jeremy Corbyn enthusiastic for a second Brexit referendum? And are government ministers still bound by collective responsibility? Sophy speaks to the Labour leader, International Trade Secretary L…
00:39:13 |
Sun 17 Mar 2019
Sir Keir Starmer & Dominic Raab
Ahead of a major week of Brexit votes, Shadow Brexit Secretary Sir Keir Starmer and former Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab outline their positions and predictions. Plus Sophy has some exciting news.
00:35:17 |
Sun 10 Mar 2019
John McDonnell, Caroline Flint & Rory Stewart
After Labour shifted its position to back a second referendum, Sophy speaks to Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell and Labour MP Caroline Flint. Plus Justice Minister Rory Stewart explains whether the g…
00:39:12 |
Sun 03 Mar 2019
Chuka Umunna & Barry Gardiner
After he quit the Labour Party to join The Independent Group, Chuka Umunna explains his decision to Sophy. Plus Barry Gardiner, his former colleague and Shadow International Trade Secretary, lays out…
00:39:04 |
Sun 24 Feb 2019
Chris Heaton-Harris and Lord Dannatt
As the UK debates whether it should take back Islamic State fighters and jihadi brides, Sophy gets the opinion of former head of the British Army Lord Dannatt, and Brexit minister Chris Heaton-Harris…
00:33:29 |
Sun 17 Feb 2019
Tony Blair, Jonathan Ashworth & Liz Truss
In a wide-ranging edition, Sophy talks to former Prime Minister Tony Blair about Brexit, peace in Northern Ireland, and anti-Semitism in the Labour Party. Plus Shadow Health Secretary Jonathan Ashwor…
00:40:53 |
Sun 10 Feb 2019
Dr Liam Fox & Minette Batters
What does the Government do now? Is there any hope for its Brexit deal? Sophy quizzes International Trade Secretary Liam Fox. Plus Minette Batters, the president of the National Farmers' Union, expla…
00:31:18 |
Sun 03 Feb 2019
Damian Hinds & Angela Rayner
Will Britain leave the EU on 29 March? Sophy talks to Education Secretary Damian Hinds to find out. Plus Labour's Angela Rayner outlines her views on a second referendum, and explains why her party i…
00:34:50 |
Sun 27 Jan 2019
Dominic Raab, Nicky Morgan & David Lammy
What should the Prime Minister do after her Brexit deal was rejected by an historic margin? Sophy talks to three MPs with different ideas - former Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab, Conservative Nicky Mo…
00:41:44 |
Sun 20 Jan 2019
Chris Grayling & Rebecca Long-Bailey
With the big vote on Theresa May's Brexit deal due on Tuesday and the government looking set for defeat, Sophy talks to Transport Secretary Chris Grayling about what comes next. Plus Rebecca Long-Bai…
00:32:05 |
Tue 15 Jan 2019
Matt Hancock & Barry Gardiner
Sophy is joined by Health Secretary Matt Hancock, who lays out the government's new 10-year plan for the NHS. Plus Barry Gardiner, Labour's Shadow International Trade Secretary, explains how his part…
00:35:44 |
Sun 06 Jan 2019
Nicola Sturgeon & Damian Hinds
After the Prime Minister pulled the vote on her Brexit deal and faced an attempt to oust her from within her own party, Sophy speaks to Education Secretary Damian Hinds. Plus, Scotland's First Minist…
00:36:37 |
Sun 16 Dec 2018
Esther McVey, Dominic Raab, Hilary Benn & Dominic Grieve
What is going to happen with Brexit this week? Sophy tries to get to the bottom of it with former Brexit Secretary Dominic Raab and - in her first TV interview since resigning from the Cabinet - form…
00:39:10 |
Sun 09 Dec 2018
Sir Keir Starmer & Nick Boles
What happens if the Prime Minister's Brexit deal gets voted down by MPs on 11 December? Sophy talks to Labour's Shadow Brexit Secretary Sir Keir Starmer and Conservative MP Nick Boles to try to find …
00:33:20 |
Sun 02 Dec 2018
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