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Parliament Matters

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Join two of the UK's leading parliamentary experts, Mark D'Arcy and Ruth Fox, as they guide you through the often mysterious ways our politicians do business and explore the running controversies about the way Parliament works. Each week they will analyse how laws are made and ministers held accountable by the people we send to Westminster. They will be debating the topical issues of the day, look... more

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The Private Members’ Bill (PMB) ballot for this Session has been drawn, giving 20 MPs the opportunity to introduce a law of their choice. Potential bills could include proposals such as assisted dying, but what are the real chances of success? We tal... more

6 Sep 20241 hr 9 min
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How is a King’s Speech crafted? What really happens behind the doors of the Parliamentary Business and Legislation Cabinet Committee? How have parliamentary tactics on legislation evolved and what new tactics might MPs employ when facing a Government... more

16 Aug 202426 min
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This week's bruising Commons exchange between the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, and the man she replaced at the Treasury, Jeremy Hunt, is just the opening encounter in what promises to be a long running parliamentary battle over the state of the public ... more

2 Aug 202459 min
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One consequence of the mini-parliamentary rebellion on the King’s Speech is that Keir Starmer has decisively disciplined his backbench rebels, but is this firm approach a one-off for the King’s Speech or indicative of a broader strategy? With the Cha... more

27 Jul 202441 min
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Reviews

4.9 out of 5 stars from 96 ratings
  • My new favourite political podcast.

    It’s the only one I look forward to. Calm, considered, and comprehensive.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    WritesofMan
    United Kingdom5 months ago
  • Great podcast!

    Informative, calm, and reflective. More like this please!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SRD in Scotland
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Excellent

    Easily in my top five favourite podcasts. Intelligent, urbane, informative, very knowledgeable ,witty. I love it.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Enough Trump.
    United Kingdom6 months ago
  • Rich analysis, no spin

    If ever a week’s events in Parliament demanded the Fox and D’Arcy treatment, then it was this one. Wonderful to have them to turn to for truly expert and impartial analysis.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    duncanhames
    United Kingdom7 months ago
  • Great listen

    Two people who really know their stuff! An interesting look at the inner workings of Parliament. Subscribed after first listen, and added to my schedule of political podcasts.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SocksyG
    United Kingdom8 months ago

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