
Discussion of political opposition with leading academics, politicians and commentators, presented by Dr Nigel Fletcher of the Centre for Opposition Studies.
| Publishes | Weekly | Episodes | 97 | Founded | 6 years ago |
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| Number of Listeners | Categories | PoliticsGovernmentNews | |||

The Party Conference season ends with Kemi Badenoch's speech to the Conservative gathering in Birmingham, where she took aim not only at Labour but also at Reform UK, ruling out any move to "unite the right" and condemning Nigel Farage's party. Meanw... more
Conference season continues with the Greens assembling in Brighton - but will anyone be there? With the Holborn and St Pancras by-election looming next week, some activists have been advised by the party to stay away and keep campaigning to get their... more
As the political conference season continues, the Lib Dems have been by the seaside in Brighton, with Ed Davey getting serious to tell them they are in "the fight of their lives." Nigel was in the hall for the speech - but was anyone outside watching... more
When is a protest legitimate, and when does it cross the line into unreasonable or unlawful behaviour? In this week's episode Nigel and Sarah discuss the rough treatment of hecklers at the Reform UK conference, and look back at interruptions to previ... more
Parliament returns from its summer break, and OppositionCast returns to bring you news of a Shadow Cabinet reshuffle, as Leader of the Opposition Kemi Badenoch refreshes her top team, with both her Shadow Chancellor and Shadow Foreign Secretary depar... more
As the UK sees yet another Prime Ministerial handover, Nigel and Sarah discuss the choreography of the departure and arrival rituals, with reflections on previous such occasions. They also consider whether those sacked from the Cabinet by Andy Burnha... more
As all eyes at Westminster turn to the imminent coronation of Andy Burnham as Labour leader, OppositionCast, appropriately, looks across the chamber to the opposition party and looks at the history of Conservative leadership elections. Nigel speaks t... more
Once again Nigel Farage has put himself at the centre of a political drama with his announcement, amid growing questions about his finances, that he is quitting as an MP to fight a by-election to regain his seat. He is pitching it as "establishment v... more
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Insightful, analysis-driven discussions focused on opposition politics in the UK, often featuring historians, academics, and commentators. Episodes frequently explore leadership contests, party strategy, parliamentary procedures, media dynamics, and electoral mechanics, with a strong emphasis on how opposition parties position themselves in relation to governing majorities. Notable throughlines include historical comparisons of leadership rules, the role of media in shaping public perception, and the strategic considerations behind by-elections and local elections. The show stands out for its rigorous, informed lens on political strategy and party dynamics, along with witty banter and a long-running expertise in opposition commentary that c... more
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Recent guests on OppositionCast include:
1. Lee David Evans
2. Zach Polanski
3. Andrew Husband
4. Emily Hickey
5. Adam Ridley
6. Kemi Badenoch
7. Ed Davey
8. John Howard
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