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
Clarity on coronavirus | Robert Jenrick & Jeremy Corbyn
Housing Secretary Robert Jenrick tells Sophy that the government will act to enforce social distancing measures to tackle coronavirus if people refuse to cooperate with official advice. Labour leader…
00:46:43 |
Sun 22 Mar 2020
Budgets, bravery and leadership bids | Rishi Sunak, Rosie Duffield & Layla Moran
Chancellor Rishi Sunak says that he will give the NHS "whatever it needs" to deal with coronavirus. He also outlines plans to move a fifth of Treasury workers to the north of England. Labour MP Rosie…
00:48:04 |
Sun 08 Mar 2020
Containing coronavirus | Matt Hancock & John McDonnell
Health Secretary Matt Hancock explains the measures the government may be forced to take to tackle coronavirus. Shadow Chancellor John McDonnell on the Labour leadership race and whether Keir Starmer…
00:40:16 |
Sun 01 Mar 2020
BONUS: Labour leadership debate special
In this bonus episode, listen to the best bits of the Sky News Labour leadership debate between Sir Keir Starmer, Lisa Nandy and Rebecca Long Bailey in Dewsbury in West Yorkshire. Sophy is joined by …
00:47:25 |
Fri 28 Feb 2020
Flood on his hands? | George Eustice, Diane Abbott & Lisa Nandy
Environment Secretary George Eustice defends the Prime Minister's absence in light of the widespread flooding across the UK. Shadow Home Secretary Diane Abbott questions the loyalty of Sir Keir Starm…
00:49:01 |
Sun 23 Feb 2020
Reshuffle kerfuffle | Grant Shapps & Sir Keir Starmer
Transport Secretary Grant Shapps says the Budget may not go ahead as planned after the Prime Minister's Cabinet reshuffle saw the Chancellor resign. Plus Sir Keir Starmer defends the party's Brexit p…
00:49:22 |
Sun 16 Feb 2020
John Bercow: Bully or bullied? | Dawn Butler & Robert Jenrick
Labour deputy leadership candidate Dawn Butler says that if Brexit is the reason the Conservatives have not nominated John Bercow for a peerage, then that amounts to bullying of the former Speaker. H…
00:46:18 |
Sun 09 Feb 2020
Diverging views | Dominic Raab & Arlene Foster
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab explains that the government will prioritise freeing the UK from EU rules in trade negotiations with Brussels. Northern Ireland's First Minister Arlene Foster says that…
00:38:51 |
Sun 02 Feb 2020
Lords a leaving? | James Cleverly & Jess Phillips
Conservative Party chairman James Cleverly says the government is considering moving the House of Lords out of London. He also expresses sympathy with Prince Harry and Meghan. Plus Labour leadership …
00:44:37 |
Sun 19 Jan 2020
Long-Bailey's long-term plan | Rebecca Long-Bailey, Brandon Lewis & Clive Lewis
Rebecca Long-Bailey sets out her stall for the Labour leadership, pledging to abolish the House of Lords and leaving the door firmly open to a second Scottish independence referendum. Clive Lewis als…
00:43:33 |
Sun 12 Jan 2020
Middle East headaches | Dominic Raab, Emily Thornberry & Lisa Nandy
Foreign Secretary Dominic Raab refuses to endorse President Trump's decision to order the assassination of Iranian General Qassem Soleimani. Shadow Foreign Secretary Emily Thornberry criticises the P…
00:48:12 |
Sun 05 Jan 2020
Election fallout | Michael Gove, Caroline Flint, Richard Burgon & Ian Blackford
Caroline Flint gives a damning assessment of the state of the Labour Party in the wake of the general election result. Richard Burgon defends Jeremy Corbyn. Michael Gove and Ian Blackford give a tast…
00:46:52 |
Sun 15 Dec 2019
Making your mind up | Boris Johnson, Jo Swinson, Nigel Farage & Jon Ashworth
Prime Minister Boris Johnson tells Sophy there will be no checks on goods travelling between Britain and Northern Ireland under his Brexit deal. He also lays out more detail about his immigration pla…
01:00:28 |
Sun 08 Dec 2019
Reacting to terror | Jeremy Corbyn & Dominic Raab
Jeremy Corbyn tells Sophy that convicted terrorists should "not necessarily" have to serve their full prison sentence. He also calls for the Royal Family to be reduced in "size". Foreign Secretary Do…
00:50:13 |
Sun 01 Dec 2019
The Battle for No 11 | Sajid Javid, John McDonnell & Nicola Sturgeon
Sajid Javid and John McDonnell describe their contrasting visions for the UK and its economy over the next five years. Nicola Sturgeon explains in detail her price for supporting a Jeremy Corbyn-led …
00:44:00 |
Sun 24 Nov 2019
An immigration nation? | Brandon Lewis & Jon Ashworth
Security Minister Brandon Lewis explains how the Conservatives plan to tighten immigration rules if they win the general election. Labour's Shadow Health Secretary Jonathan Ashworth lays out his idea…
00:33:15 |
Sun 17 Nov 2019
The numbers game | Kwasi Kwarteng & Nia Griffith
Business Minister Kwasi Kwarteng defends the Conservatives' claim that a Labour government would cost the UK £1.2trillion - but won't say how much a Conservative government would spend. Nia Griffith,…
00:44:03 |
Sun 10 Nov 2019
And they're off! | Prime Minister Boris Johnson
In an exclusive interview, Prime Minister Boris Johnson tells Sophy why voters can still trust him despite breaking his October 31st Brexit pledge. He also explains why Donald Trump is wrong and says…
00:32:27 |
Sun 03 Nov 2019
Anti-election fever | Philip Hammond & Jonathan Ashworth
Former Chancellor Philip Hammond tells Sophy the Prime Minister should "stop throwing tantrums" and focus on passing his Brexit deal. Labour's Jon Ashworth explains why his party does not want to go …
00:36:26 |
Sun 27 Oct 2019
Crunch time | Michael Gove, John McDonnell, Amber Rudd & Nigel Farage
Michael Gove tells Sophy the UK will leave the EU on 31 October, despite the Prime Minister requesting an extension. He also reveals which Cabinet minister he's made a Brexit bet with. John McDonnell…
00:49:15 |
Sun 20 Oct 2019
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