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Our weekly podcast from Politics Home discussing all the ups and downs in Westminster. Please subscribe and share - and keep up with all the latest news on PoliticsHome.com. Got a question for the team? news@politicshome.com.

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Andy Burnham
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Kate Green
Former MP, now Deputy Mayor for Policing in Greater Manchester
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Episode: The inside story from Labour Party conference
Scarlett Maguire
Pollster and founder of Merlin Strategy
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Richard Parker
Mayor of the West Midlands
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Episode: The inside story from Labour Party conference
Ben Goldsborough
MP for South Norfolk
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Episode: The inside story from Labour Party conference
Patrick English
Director of Political Polling at YouGov
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Episode: The inside story from Labour Party conference
Keir Mather
MP for Selby and leader of the winning team at the charity rugby league game at conference
Labour Party
Episode: The inside story from Labour Party conference
Josh Fenton-Glynn
Labour MP for Calder Valley
Labour Party
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Charlotte Nichols
Labour MP
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Alain Tolhurst
Host of The Rundown

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4.2 out of 5 stars from 124 ratings
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    This really isn’t very good at all. There are simply too many podcasts, and most I’ve tried aren’t worth subscribing to. I won’t visit this one again. And Sarah Vine: really? A case of ego outstripping ability by quite some distance. She must have a fiercely tenacious agent.

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    Michael Coxon
    United Kingdom4 months ago
  • Speedy speedy ?

    Why oh why must the host speak do ridiculously fast ?

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    Edhkyb
    United Kingdom9 months ago
  • Brilliantly informed podcast

    PH always has a great range of interesting guests, and provides an entertaining and informative rundown on the political news agenda. Will be listening every Thursday!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Zoe Crowther
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Rundown is great

    Glad to see this back and hugely improved – keep it going!!!

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Smithy12325
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Definitely worth a listen

    Great podcast! Incredibly informative and engaging.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    Fraba29
    United Kingdom4 years ago

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Lib Dem conference lowdown
Q: What do you think about Ed Davey's leadership style and approach?
Some find it successful in getting media attention, while others feel it's time for the party to exhibit more seriousness and refrain from relying solely on stunts.
Lib Dem conference lowdown
Q: Do you think the Tory party is dead?
While some believe the Conservative Party is in a tough position, they cannot be underestimated and must be taken seriously as they have a strong electoral history.
Nightmare end to Keir's first year
Q: In what areas does Labour need to improve communication?
Labour needs to simplify its messaging around its achievements and ensure voters are aware of positive changes like funding for the NHS.
Nightmare end to Keir's first year
Q: What are the public's sentiments toward Labour's performance after its first year in office?
The public sentiment is predominantly negative, with a significant percentage rating Labour's performance as bad, alongside a feeling of dissatisfaction regarding their achievements.
Three weeks left to go
Q: How does the current sentiment towards Labour voters differ from Conservative voters?
Labour voters appear to be more forgiving about the economic situation compared to Conservative voters, who are increasingly disillusioned.

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