Can politicians bring calm to Belfast? – podcast
A Guardian Politics Weekly podcast examines the recent surge of violence in Belfast and the role politicians might play in restoring calm. The episode also features reporting from the Makerfield by‑election, where presenters speak with undecided voters. The podcast is presented by Kiran Stacey and Jessica Elgot and includes contributions from several journalists and producers.
- ▪Violence erupted across Belfast this week, leading politicians to call for calm and discuss preventative measures.
- ▪The Guardian’s Politics Weekly podcast, titled “Can politicians bring calm to Belfast?”, explores what actions could stop the violence from spreading.
- ▪The episode includes a segment on the Makerfield by‑election, with interviews of undecided voters on the doorstep.
- ▪The podcast is presented by Kiran Stacey and Jessica Elgol, produced by Sam Gruet, with music by Axel Kacoutié and executive production by Maz Ebtehaj.
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Politics Weekly UKPoliticsCan politicians bring calm to Belfast? – podcastMore ways to listenApple podcastsSpotifyRSS FeedDownloadPresented by Kiran Stacey and Jessica Elgot, produced by Sam Gruet, music by Axel Kacoutié; the executive producer is Maz EbtehajFri 12 Jun 2026 00.00 EDTShare00:00:0000:00:00After nights of violence across Belfast this week, politicians continue to call for calm, but what else can be done to stop the violence spreading? Plus, Jessica Elgot has been to Makerfield and spoken to undecided voters on the doorstep You can read Rory Carroll and Hannah Al-Othman’s coverage of the Belfast violence here You can read Pippa, Kiran and Jess’s story about Keir Starmer’s fightback here Please send your questions and messages for Pippa Crerar and Kiran Stacey to…
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