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Why Parliament Works

Leader of the House of Commons

In conversation with academics and Westminster insiders, Leader of the House of Commons Jacob Rees-Mogg MP explores some of the less understood aspects of the UK’s parliamentary democracy and how our constitution delivers for voters.

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Talitha Rowland is the Cabinet Office Deputy Director who runs the secretariat for the Cabinet's Parliamentary Business and Legislation Committee, which is charged with overseeing the development of the government's legislative agenda. In this unprec... more

Fast-streamer Mohammed Hasan interviewed Jacob Rees-Mogg as part of 2021's Civil Service Live, giving the Leader of the House a chance to set out his views on how government interacts with parliament to an audience of civil servants.

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Dame Eleanor Laing is the House of Commons' senior deputy speaker, the Chairman of Ways and Means. In this episode she discusses with Jacob Rees-Mogg her career in Westminster  - including her time as special adviser to Leader of the House John MacGr... more

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 63 ratings
  • Perfect for those who want to know the mechanism of the machine

    Just finished listening to the most recent episode of this and will be listening to the back catalogue. The workings behind the ceremony of parliament have always fascinated me and so it’s so pleasing to listen to those who are involved in the process. Thank you for putting this together.

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    nykt
    United Kingdom4 years ago
  • Incredible

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    MagneticTapes
    4 years ago
  • Fascinating discussion

    This a wonderful podcast! If you’re a political news junkie or just looking to learn more about government, UK democracy and the UK Parliament.

    Please keep it coming!

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    5
    Dan094201004
    Canada5 years ago
  • Try Full disclosure by James O’Brien

    If I wanted to listen to something and come out the other end more clueless I’d watch GMB

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    James Goodsell
    United Kingdom5 years ago
  • Brilliant.

    In a world where the perception of politics and politicians often breeds contempt, this podcast of Why Parliament Works is a much needed antidote, not just for those in the United Kingdom, but for anyone who wants to know why and how parliamentary democracy is so important to the free world.

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    Australia5 years ago

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