Recorded live at the Centre for Progressive Policy’s Inclusive Growth Conference on 28th November, this special episode The Power Test looks at... more

Live from Labour Party conference, The Power Test returns to look at the Labour's first months in power. Ayesha Hazarika... more

With Labour now firmly in the driver’s seat of government, Sam Freedman and Ayesha Hazarika are joined by Power Test... more

July 4th, 2024: the date that Labour returned to power. After 14 years in the political wilderness, Keir Starmer has... more

Just before we head hurtling into election week, Sam Freedman and Ayesha Hazarika are on hand to take you through... more

As the issue drives Nigel Farage’s return and the Conservatives seek to sharpen attacks on Labour in a last ditch... more

On this special manifesto episode of The Power Test, Ayesha Hazarika and Sam Freedman are joined by two special guests:... more

The academic who inspired Blair’s “respect agenda" on tackling crime and anti-social behaviour urges Labour to ensure that there is... more

Sam Freedman and Ayesha Hazarika sit down with the Chief Executives of the The King's Fund and NHS Confederation, Sarah... more

Schools expert, and Teacher Tapp co-founder, Laura McInerney, joins Sam Freedman and Ayesha Hazarika to speak about Labour’s commitment to... more

With Labour under pressure from trade unions to remain committed to its 'New Deal for Working People', this week Ayesha... more

In the aftermath of last week's local elections, Sam Freedman and Ayesha Hazarika, together with author and Political Science Professor... more

In a week of drama in Scottish politics, Ayesha Hazarika and Sam Freedman are joined for this week’s episode of... more

This week, Ayesha Hazarika and Sam Freedman are joined by none other than Sam’s dad, Sir Lawrence Freedman, to discuss... more

Is Labour capable of reversing the curse facing centre-left governments around the world? Josh Simons, Director of the highly influential... more

On this week's episode of The Power Test, we're looking at all things local elections - including bins! - New... more

Following last week's episode with Ed Balls, former Treasury boss Nick Macpherson joins Sam and Ayesha to interrogate the economic... more

As Labour announces its plans to reclaim 'Levelling Up', Sam Freedman and Ayesha Hazarika are joined by Ed Balls to... more

In this first episode of 2024, the duo discuss the news that Ayesha will soon become Baroness Hazarika of Coatbridge... more

Keir Starmer's former chief of staff Sam White and The Guardian's Political Editor Pippa Crerar are two figures who have... more

Labour's former Foreign Secretary Jack Straw joins Sam and Ayesha to talk about the UK's standing in the world and... more

Sam Freedman quizzes Ed Miliband live on stage at London's Inclusive Growth Conference in partnership with the Centre For Progressive... more

This week Sam and Ayesha explore how a Labour might operate the machinery of government following a successful election. With... more

Sam and Ayesha discuss the fall of Suella Braverman, the return of David Cameron, and much more besides whilst looking... more

Sam and Ayesha come to you live from the inaugural Festival of Higher Education at London's Senate House, joined by... more

In the 1990s Tim Allan worked alongside Alistair Campbell on Tony Blair's media strategy. At the same time, Sarah Sands... more

Polling expert and former president of YouGov Peter Kellner breaks down the latest by-election results and Neal Lawson, the chair... more

Former environmental aide to US President Bill Clinton, Paul Bledsoe, the Telegraph’s environmental editor Emma Gatten, and the economist and... more

The Power Test is back for a new series with hosts Ayesha Hazarika and Sam Freedman. In this first episode,... more

Former Labour Home Secretary David Blunkett, host of Rock N Roll Politics Steve Richards, and The Times journalist Rachel Sylvester... more