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Commons People

HuffPost UK
Keir Starmer
Labour Party
European Union
Peter Mandelson
Misogyny
United Kingdom
Strait Of Hormuz
Brexit
UK Politics
Iran
Conservative Party
Parliament
Reform UK
Greens
SNP
NATO
Donald Trump
Olly Robbins

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, we discuss the origin of the "special relationship" between the United Kingdom and the United States and whether Donald Trump has essentially killed it off.... more

Welcome back to Commons People, the podcast that makes politics easy. In this week's episode, we discuss the latest developments in the headline-making Peter Mandelson scandal, and whether Keir Starmer's recent conduct towards the civil service – and... more

Welcome back to Commons People, the podcast that makes politics easy. This week, Kevin and Kate discuss why Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves are keen to develop closer ties with the EU, and what that means in the context of Brexit.

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Welcome back to Commons People, the podcast that makes politics easy. This week, Kevin and Kate are back together to ask whether Donald Trump’s war in Iran is really over after a two-week ceasefire was agreed to on Tuesday.

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Recent Guests

Steve Reed
Community Secretary, Labour loyalist, former starmer ally described as a government official
UK Government
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Dick Thomas-Simmons
Lead minister for EU trade negotiations
UK Government
Episode: Why Has The Brexit Debate Returned (Again)?
Neil Kinnock
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Millie Cooke
The Independent's political correspondent; specialises in women and equalities
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Episode: Are Politicians Taking Misogyny Seriously Enough?

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Kate Nicholson
Political correspondent and co-host with HuffPost UK; frequent Westminster regular.
Kevin Schofield
Political editor at HuffPost UK; host and senior Westminster commentator.

Reviews

4.3 out of 5 stars from 161 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 States4 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 Kingdom6 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 Kingdom6 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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A fast-paced Westminster-focused show where two HuffPost UK politics insiders dissect the week's biggest stories with clarity and brisk skepticism. Across episodes, the hosts trade sharp analysis on leadership, Brexit, national elections, and major international developments, often pairing policy detail with insider anecdotes and a light-hearted quiz. The format balances rigorous reporting with accessible debate, making complex political dynamics approachable for engaged, civically minded listeners. Noteworthy strengths include strong host chemistry, a clear track record of timely coverage, and guests who add depth without sacrificing pace or wit.

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Commons People launched 11 years ago and published 267 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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