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Commons People

HuffPost UK
Keir Starmer
Labour Party
Andy Burnham
Reform UK
United Kingdom
Nigel Farage
Conservative Party
European Union
Peter Mandelson
Boris Johnson
Misogyny
Strait Of Hormuz
Brexit
Climate Change
Makerfield
United Kingdom Economy
UK Politics
Iran
Parliament
Net Zero

Welcome to Commons People, the podcast that makes politics easy. Every week, our resident politics writers and Westminster regulars – Kevin Schofield and Kate Nicholson – unpack the week's biggest story in a way that even the most politically dense can understand. Join us for straightforward, up-to-date and in-depth commentary on British politics from people in the know! From HuffPost UK.

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Welcome back to Commons People, the podcast that makes politics easy. In this week's episode, Kevin and Kate take a look inside Andy Burnham’s day-one cabinet purge – who’s in, who’s out, why Wes Streeting is suddenly in charge of the army, what this... more

Welcome back to Commons People, the podcast that makes politics easy. In this week's episode, we discuss Keir Starmer's time in office as Prime Minister, and what are the main things he'll be remembered for – good and bad.

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Welcome back to Commons People, the podcast that makes politics easy. In this week's episode, we're discussing the eerie similarities between incoming Prime Minister Andy Burnham and former Prime Minister Boris Johnson. How much do they really have i... more

Welcome back to Commons People, the podcast that makes politics easy. In this week's episode, we're discussing whether a much-talked-about money scandal has landed Reform UK's leader and Clacton MP Nigel Farage in more trouble than he can come back f... more

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James Lyons
Former Director of Communications for Keir Starmer (2024-2025)
Former Keir Starmer staffer
Episode: Is Andy Burnham Now On The Verge Of Becoming PM?
Millie Cook
Independence political correspondent
The Independent
Episode: Heat Waves Are Glorious, But Are Politicians Taking The Climate Crisis Seriously Enough?
Steve Reed
Community Secretary, Labour loyalist, former starmer ally described as a government official
UK Government
Episode: Why Has The Brexit Debate Returned (Again)?
Dick Thomas-Simmons
Lead minister for EU trade negotiations
UK Government
Episode: Why Has The Brexit Debate Returned (Again)?
Neil Kinnock
Former Labour Leader
Better Britain/Pro-EU advocacy circle
Episode: Why Has The Brexit Debate Returned (Again)?
Millie Cooke
The Independent's political correspondent; specialises in women and equalities
Independent
Episode: Are Politicians Taking Misogyny Seriously Enough?

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Kevin Schofield
Host of the show, HuffPost UK political editor
Kate Nicholson
Co-host of Commons People; HuffPost UK political correspondent

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 163 ratings
  • Commons people not so common now

    What happened to this blog? Why quit when Westminster is so much in the news?

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Shunnius
    United States5 years ago
  • Tom Tugendhat being completely duplicitous

    Second time in recent podcasts - not this - that I’ve been seriously disappointed by this guy’s lack of straightforward metal.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Declare Interest
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • Casualty of Waugh

    Not the same since Owen Bennett left, and there isn’t a complex issue out there which Paul Waugh can’t both over simplify and then get on the wrong side of.

    Apple Podcasts
    3
    Fullerton42
    United Kingdom7 years ago
  • Thirty minutes of silly giggling

    The first time I’ve listened and the last.

    The podcast consisted of several daft people laughing and giggling along with each other even though nothing was remotely funny

    The female Scottish former labour advisor was particularly silly.

    Were they all drunk perhaps?

    Not for me (or anyone with a brain.)

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Dai Daps
    United Kingdom7 years ago
  • Charlie Falconer meets his match

    OK so this is a review of one episode, but it’s a top class one that sets the standard for the podcast. Well known strong character and man with great political intelligence, Charlie Falconer meets equally impressive, less experienced (but you wouldn’t know it from hearing this episode) Salma Shah; his perfect foil. The conversation is expertly managed by the Huffpost podcast journalists / commentators. And they all appear to be having fun as they give us all extra insights into this most seriou... more

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    IainHouston
    United Kingdom7 years ago

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Is the UK's "special relationship" with the US officially over?
Q: What are we talking about this week, Kate?
We're discussing whether the UK–US special relationship actually exists and how the current tensions between leaders affect it.

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Tightly focused on UK politics, this show delivers brisk, insider-style analysis from seasoned Westminster reporters. Episodes frequently dissect leadership contests, party dynamics, by-elections, and policy battles with a pragmatic, no-nonsense tone, balancing hard political facts with accessible discussion. The program is likely to stand out for its quick, informed banter, clear takeaways, and a track record of pulling in diverse guests who can illuminate how power operates in Westminster and Whitehall.

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Commons People launched 11 years ago and published 279 episodes to date. You can find more information about this podcast including rankings, audience demographics and engagement in our podcast database.

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