Sam Coates
@samcoatessky.bsky.social
Deputy Political Editor, Sky News
Co-host Politics at Jack and Sam’s Podcast
Co-host Politics at Jack and Sam’s Podcast
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Sam Coates
@samcoatessky.bsky.social
· Nov 17
Everything you need to know about the day ahead in British politics in under 20 minutes
With me and Jack Blanchard of Politico
In your podcast feeds from 740am, Mon-Thur
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With me and Jack Blanchard of Politico
In your podcast feeds from 740am, Mon-Thur
Apple: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/p...
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@samcoatessky.bsky.social here on how #Starmer won't win his faux battle with bat tunnels without getting rid of the Habitats Directive .. and that would
breach our trade agreement with the EU
Surely not worth it even in the warped world of Labour's #BuildBabyBuild
WATCH: youtu.be/m5qB0Gk6Ugk?...
breach our trade agreement with the EU
Surely not worth it even in the warped world of Labour's #BuildBabyBuild
WATCH: youtu.be/m5qB0Gk6Ugk?...
February 12, 2025 at 12:16 PM
@samcoatessky.bsky.social here on how #Starmer won't win his faux battle with bat tunnels without getting rid of the Habitats Directive .. and that would
breach our trade agreement with the EU
Surely not worth it even in the warped world of Labour's #BuildBabyBuild
WATCH: youtu.be/m5qB0Gk6Ugk?...
breach our trade agreement with the EU
Surely not worth it even in the warped world of Labour's #BuildBabyBuild
WATCH: youtu.be/m5qB0Gk6Ugk?...
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Three nominations for POLITICO at the inaugural Political Podcast Awards alongside our partners Sky News:
◻️ Best Presenters - Jack Blanchard & @samcoatessky.bsky.social
◻️ Most Original Format - Politics at Jack and Sam's
◻️ Rising Star - @saschaosullivan.bsky.social
◻️ Best Presenters - Jack Blanchard & @samcoatessky.bsky.social
◻️ Most Original Format - Politics at Jack and Sam's
◻️ Rising Star - @saschaosullivan.bsky.social
2025 Shortlist // Political Podcast Awards
iNHouse Communications is proud to announce the launch of the inaugural Political Podcast Awards. The awards will serve as a fantastic opportunity to celebrate cutting-edge journalism, in-depth politi...
politicalpodcastawards.co.uk
December 9, 2024 at 10:35 AM
Three nominations for POLITICO at the inaugural Political Podcast Awards alongside our partners Sky News:
◻️ Best Presenters - Jack Blanchard & @samcoatessky.bsky.social
◻️ Most Original Format - Politics at Jack and Sam's
◻️ Rising Star - @saschaosullivan.bsky.social
◻️ Best Presenters - Jack Blanchard & @samcoatessky.bsky.social
◻️ Most Original Format - Politics at Jack and Sam's
◻️ Rising Star - @saschaosullivan.bsky.social
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🎉 Great to see the nominations here for Electoral Dysfunction @bethrigby.bsky.social and Politics at Jack and Sam's @samcoatessky.bsky.social from @news.sky.com 🎉
December 9, 2024 at 6:24 PM
🎉 Great to see the nominations here for Electoral Dysfunction @bethrigby.bsky.social and Politics at Jack and Sam's @samcoatessky.bsky.social from @news.sky.com 🎉
Why the Spending Review - launched today - will dominate the next 6 months - and will be hellishly hard
Today in <20mins
Listen here:
t.co/UAvPOTX6EK
Today in <20mins
Listen here:
t.co/UAvPOTX6EK
https://podfollow.com/politics-at-jack-and-sams
t.co
December 10, 2024 at 8:19 AM
Why the Spending Review - launched today - will dominate the next 6 months - and will be hellishly hard
Today in <20mins
Listen here:
t.co/UAvPOTX6EK
Today in <20mins
Listen here:
t.co/UAvPOTX6EK
Here we go open.spotify.com/episode/0G2b...
December 5, 2024 at 7:45 AM
Here we go open.spotify.com/episode/0G2b...
Just finished recording Politics at Jack and Sam's Daily
- What promise is Starmer's announcement really trying to solve
- How did they get their pledges on the economy so wrong
- How Missions have divided Keir Starmer's team for months
Everything you need ahead of the speech
- What promise is Starmer's announcement really trying to solve
- How did they get their pledges on the economy so wrong
- How Missions have divided Keir Starmer's team for months
Everything you need ahead of the speech
December 5, 2024 at 7:14 AM
Just finished recording Politics at Jack and Sam's Daily
- What promise is Starmer's announcement really trying to solve
- How did they get their pledges on the economy so wrong
- How Missions have divided Keir Starmer's team for months
Everything you need ahead of the speech
- What promise is Starmer's announcement really trying to solve
- How did they get their pledges on the economy so wrong
- How Missions have divided Keir Starmer's team for months
Everything you need ahead of the speech
London Bridge waifs and strays
December 4, 2024 at 10:43 PM
London Bridge waifs and strays
London Bridge waifs and strays
December 4, 2024 at 10:41 PM
London Bridge waifs and strays
Just finished recording Politics at Jack and Sam's Daily
- Trump's new man in the UK
- What's the significant bit of the Starmer ForPol speech
- Reform, that donation and the Bro vote Sky special
- Why we're watching for Rachel Reeves today
Out wherever you get podcasts from 740
- Trump's new man in the UK
- What's the significant bit of the Starmer ForPol speech
- Reform, that donation and the Bro vote Sky special
- Why we're watching for Rachel Reeves today
Out wherever you get podcasts from 740
December 3, 2024 at 7:18 AM
Just finished recording Politics at Jack and Sam's Daily
- Trump's new man in the UK
- What's the significant bit of the Starmer ForPol speech
- Reform, that donation and the Bro vote Sky special
- Why we're watching for Rachel Reeves today
Out wherever you get podcasts from 740
- Trump's new man in the UK
- What's the significant bit of the Starmer ForPol speech
- Reform, that donation and the Bro vote Sky special
- Why we're watching for Rachel Reeves today
Out wherever you get podcasts from 740
The @skynews Stuart Ramsey interview with President Zelensky making the front pages today
November 30, 2024 at 10:56 AM
The @skynews Stuart Ramsey interview with President Zelensky making the front pages today
Assisted dying: This is one of the most absorbing, difficult and compelling of debates I can remember taking place in the House of Commons chamber. So much thought has gone into each contributions. MPs have wrestled deeply with this.
November 29, 2024 at 11:39 AM
Assisted dying: This is one of the most absorbing, difficult and compelling of debates I can remember taking place in the House of Commons chamber. So much thought has gone into each contributions. MPs have wrestled deeply with this.
Sky scoop by Rob Powell and Alexandra Rogers forces resignation of Lou Haigh as Transport Secretary
November 29, 2024 at 7:22 AM
Sky scoop by Rob Powell and Alexandra Rogers forces resignation of Lou Haigh as Transport Secretary
Just recorded today's Politics at Jack and Sam Daily
- Inside PMQs prep
- What issue hangs over cabsec decision
- The cabinet division over growth
And no, I don't look my best in this pic, but I'm using it anyway
- Inside PMQs prep
- What issue hangs over cabsec decision
- The cabinet division over growth
And no, I don't look my best in this pic, but I'm using it anyway
November 27, 2024 at 7:14 AM
Just recorded today's Politics at Jack and Sam Daily
- Inside PMQs prep
- What issue hangs over cabsec decision
- The cabinet division over growth
And no, I don't look my best in this pic, but I'm using it anyway
- Inside PMQs prep
- What issue hangs over cabsec decision
- The cabinet division over growth
And no, I don't look my best in this pic, but I'm using it anyway
It’s out -🎙️Politics at Jack and Sam’s Daily 🎙️
🎙️Chx leaves no wiggle room on taxes/borrowing: careless or deliberate?
🎙️Treasury +needs+ welfare savings to avoid cuts
🎙️Britain tit for tat tariffs but will it use them
open.spotify.com/episode/7n5s...
🎙️Chx leaves no wiggle room on taxes/borrowing: careless or deliberate?
🎙️Treasury +needs+ welfare savings to avoid cuts
🎙️Britain tit for tat tariffs but will it use them
open.spotify.com/episode/7n5s...
Is Rachel Reeves telling the truth?
Politics At Jack And Sam's · Episode
open.spotify.com
November 26, 2024 at 7:44 AM
It’s out -🎙️Politics at Jack and Sam’s Daily 🎙️
🎙️Chx leaves no wiggle room on taxes/borrowing: careless or deliberate?
🎙️Treasury +needs+ welfare savings to avoid cuts
🎙️Britain tit for tat tariffs but will it use them
open.spotify.com/episode/7n5s...
🎙️Chx leaves no wiggle room on taxes/borrowing: careless or deliberate?
🎙️Treasury +needs+ welfare savings to avoid cuts
🎙️Britain tit for tat tariffs but will it use them
open.spotify.com/episode/7n5s...
Delighted to be in Global’s “Best Podcasts of 2024” top 30 list with 🎙️Politics at Jack and Sam’s 🎙️
globalplayer.com/collections/2T…
CC @Jack_Blanchard_
globalplayer.com/collections/2T…
CC @Jack_Blanchard_
https://globalplayer.com/collections/2T…
November 25, 2024 at 8:33 PM
Delighted to be in Global’s “Best Podcasts of 2024” top 30 list with 🎙️Politics at Jack and Sam’s 🎙️
globalplayer.com/collections/2T…
CC @Jack_Blanchard_
globalplayer.com/collections/2T…
CC @Jack_Blanchard_
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Huh, govt talking about swapping out its growth target for some sort of disposable income goal, per @samcoatessky.bsky.social this morning.
See also the softening of language last week on the 1.5m housebuilding target on.ft.com/4fWV8GV
See also the softening of language last week on the 1.5m housebuilding target on.ft.com/4fWV8GV
Minister warns on Labour pledge to build 1.5mn new UK homes
[FREE TO READ] Meeting target will be ‘more difficult than we expected’ because of supply downturn, Matthew Pennycook says
on.ft.com
November 25, 2024 at 8:25 AM
Huh, govt talking about swapping out its growth target for some sort of disposable income goal, per @samcoatessky.bsky.social this morning.
See also the softening of language last week on the 1.5m housebuilding target on.ft.com/4fWV8GV
See also the softening of language last week on the 1.5m housebuilding target on.ft.com/4fWV8GV
Is Rachel Reeves the new Margaret Thatcher?
Politics At Jack And Sam's · Episode
open.spotify.com
November 25, 2024 at 7:41 AM
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Also relevant though, as @samcoatessky.bsky.social just touched on with @sophyridge.bsky.social on #politicshub is that Prescott was based in reality, and as Blair suggested, never fell for liberal tribalism.
TB also warned of the political danger of woke here: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
TB also warned of the political danger of woke here: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
Sir Tony Blair speaks to King's College London Students
Podcast Episode · The Strand Group Podcast · 20/04/2022 · 52m
podcasts.apple.com
November 21, 2024 at 7:18 PM
Also relevant though, as @samcoatessky.bsky.social just touched on with @sophyridge.bsky.social on #politicshub is that Prescott was based in reality, and as Blair suggested, never fell for liberal tribalism.
TB also warned of the political danger of woke here: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
TB also warned of the political danger of woke here: podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/t...
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Really sad news about John Prescott. Blair’s left hand man. From cruise ship steward to Deputy PM, that’s one hell of a journey.
👇👇This from @samcoatessky.bsky.social is worth a listen
👇👇This from @samcoatessky.bsky.social is worth a listen
How today’s Labour Party is shaped by John Prescott
Do listen to today’s pod -
* John Prescott’s legacy is alive today
* What a Labour deputy leader does and doesn’t do well
* Blair’s pointed message to Keir Starmer embedded in the Prescott tribute
open.spotify.com/episode/7fdt...
Do listen to today’s pod -
* John Prescott’s legacy is alive today
* What a Labour deputy leader does and doesn’t do well
* Blair’s pointed message to Keir Starmer embedded in the Prescott tribute
open.spotify.com/episode/7fdt...
What has Labour learned from Prescott?
Politics At Jack And Sam's · Episode
open.spotify.com
November 21, 2024 at 8:21 AM
Really sad news about John Prescott. Blair’s left hand man. From cruise ship steward to Deputy PM, that’s one hell of a journey.
👇👇This from @samcoatessky.bsky.social is worth a listen
👇👇This from @samcoatessky.bsky.social is worth a listen
Don’t think today’s John Prescott coverage is about the past. It’s very much about today - and a great prism to understand present day Labour.
Download wherever you get your podcasts
Download wherever you get your podcasts
How today’s Labour Party is shaped by John Prescott
Do listen to today’s pod -
* John Prescott’s legacy is alive today
* What a Labour deputy leader does and doesn’t do well
* Blair’s pointed message to Keir Starmer embedded in the Prescott tribute
open.spotify.com/episode/7fdt...
Do listen to today’s pod -
* John Prescott’s legacy is alive today
* What a Labour deputy leader does and doesn’t do well
* Blair’s pointed message to Keir Starmer embedded in the Prescott tribute
open.spotify.com/episode/7fdt...
What has Labour learned from Prescott?
Politics At Jack And Sam's · Episode
open.spotify.com
November 21, 2024 at 8:08 AM
Don’t think today’s John Prescott coverage is about the past. It’s very much about today - and a great prism to understand present day Labour.
Download wherever you get your podcasts
Download wherever you get your podcasts
How today’s Labour Party is shaped by John Prescott
Do listen to today’s pod -
* John Prescott’s legacy is alive today
* What a Labour deputy leader does and doesn’t do well
* Blair’s pointed message to Keir Starmer embedded in the Prescott tribute
open.spotify.com/episode/7fdt...
Do listen to today’s pod -
* John Prescott’s legacy is alive today
* What a Labour deputy leader does and doesn’t do well
* Blair’s pointed message to Keir Starmer embedded in the Prescott tribute
open.spotify.com/episode/7fdt...
What has Labour learned from Prescott?
Politics At Jack And Sam's · Episode
open.spotify.com
November 21, 2024 at 8:04 AM
How today’s Labour Party is shaped by John Prescott
Do listen to today’s pod -
* John Prescott’s legacy is alive today
* What a Labour deputy leader does and doesn’t do well
* Blair’s pointed message to Keir Starmer embedded in the Prescott tribute
open.spotify.com/episode/7fdt...
Do listen to today’s pod -
* John Prescott’s legacy is alive today
* What a Labour deputy leader does and doesn’t do well
* Blair’s pointed message to Keir Starmer embedded in the Prescott tribute
open.spotify.com/episode/7fdt...
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Agree with this analysis from Sam. The assisted dying bill has quickly become one of the most politically problematic issues for the new government, all stemming from Keir Starmer’s promise of a vote on ITV News in March.
My piece on how some in No10 are hoping the assisted dying legislation itself dies a death
news.sky.com/story/miscal...
news.sky.com/story/miscal...
'Miscalculation' over government's handling of assisted dying issue
The government did not prepare for ministers being dragged into the centre of the debate - creating a red-on-red conflict it could do without.
news.sky.com
November 19, 2024 at 7:50 PM
Agree with this analysis from Sam. The assisted dying bill has quickly become one of the most politically problematic issues for the new government, all stemming from Keir Starmer’s promise of a vote on ITV News in March.
My piece on how some in No10 are hoping the assisted dying legislation itself dies a death
news.sky.com/story/miscal...
news.sky.com/story/miscal...
'Miscalculation' over government's handling of assisted dying issue
The government did not prepare for ministers being dragged into the centre of the debate - creating a red-on-red conflict it could do without.
news.sky.com
November 19, 2024 at 7:26 PM
My piece on how some in No10 are hoping the assisted dying legislation itself dies a death
news.sky.com/story/miscal...
news.sky.com/story/miscal...
Jack goes to Washington
Politics At Jack And Sam's · Episode
open.spotify.com
November 19, 2024 at 7:18 AM