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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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Simon Hart
Former Chief Whip and author of 'Ungovernable'
Episode: Simon Hart on lifting the lid on the Whips Office
Jonathan Brash
Labour MP and chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group on Council Tax
Labour Party
Episode: Why won't anyone reform council tax?
Dan Neidle
Founder of the Tax Policy Associates
Episode: Why won't anyone reform council tax?
Harriet Baldwin
Conservative former minister and member of the Treasury Select Committee
Conservative Party
Episode: Why won't anyone reform council tax?
Catherine West
Labour MP and member of the Treasury Select Committee
Labour Party
Episode: Why won't anyone reform council tax?
Jeremy Hunt
Former Chancellor of the Exchequer
UK Government
Episode: Does the OBR really run Britain?
Ben Zaranko
Associate Director at the Institute for Fiscal Studies
Institute for Fiscal Studies
Episode: Does the OBR really run Britain?
Jeevun Sandher
Labour MP and former member of the Treasury Select Committee
Labour Party
Episode: Does the OBR really run Britain?
Helen Morgan
Liberal Democrat MP and her party spokesman on health and social care
Liberal Democrats
Episode: Is the NHS sleepwalking into another winter crisis?

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Alain Tolhurst
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Reviews

4.2 out of 5 stars from 125 ratings
  • Audio terrible

    What on earth is that banging noise the whole way through!

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    grizzsmada
    United Kingdom16 days ago
  • Stands out

    There’s such a glut of political podcasts but this one is well worth a listen! Very Interesting discussions and wide ranging choice of guests.

    Apple Podcasts
    5
    SocksyG
    United Kingdom23 days ago
  • Just silly

    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 Kingdom6 months ago
  • Speedy speedy ?

    Why oh why must the host speak do ridiculously fast ?

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    Edhkyb
    United Kingdoma year 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 Kingdom4 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the engaging and informative discussions, often highlighting the podcast's ability to provide succinct weekly political summaries.
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Does the OBR really run Britain?
Q: Why is the independence of the OBR significant?
The independence of the OBR ensures unbiased economic analyses, which protects fiscal integrity and maintains market confidence in government economic management.
Does the OBR really run Britain?
Q: How does the relationship between the Treasury and OBR affect economic policy-making?
The relationship has become more fraught due to tighter margins for fiscal rules, with the OBR's forecasts taking on greater importance in economic decision-making.
Does the OBR really run Britain?
Q: Can you explain what the OBR is and how it was established?
The OBR was created to provide independent forecasts of the economy to ensure credibility and objectivity, distancing it from government influence in fiscal policy forecasting.
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.

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