Politics Inside Out

How to be effective in opposition? with Mims Davies MP

Thu, 09 Apr 2026 00:00:00 GMT

Shadow Secretary of State for Wales and Shadow Minister for Women Mims Davies joins Gloria and Tracey to reflect on the current state of the Conservative Party, the upcoming local elections, the future of the UK’s two-party system, and some of the challenges of working in politics.

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How do faith and politics come together? With former Chaplain of the House of Commons Bishop Rose

Thu, 02 Apr 2026 06:12:17 GMT

Former Chaplain of the House of Commons Bishop Rose joins Gloria and Tracey to discuss her journey into parliament, why she changed the prayers and how faith and politics intersect. She also discusses what Easter means to her and explains why the murder of Jo Cox and the way MPs debated Brexit were some of her most difficult times in Parliament.

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What's it like to leave your political party? with Rosie Duffield MP

Thu, 26 Mar 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Independent MP Rosie Duffield joins Gloria and Tracey to discuss her resignation from the Labour Party, life as an independent MP, her friendship with JK Rowling and the impact of the meningitis outbreak in her constituency.

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Has Parliament changed for the better? With Sir Roger Gale MP

Thu, 19 Mar 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Tory veteran Roger Gale, who spent 43 years in Parliament, joins Gloria and Tracey to reflect on life inside Westminster. He explains why he opposed televising parliamentary proceedings, why he believes Parliament used to be far more enjoyable, and how social media has reshaped modern politics. Roger also touches on the old drinking culture in the House and the little-known shooting range once located in Parliament’s basement.

Former Tory Minister and MD of Hanover Sport Tracey Crouch is currently standing in for Jonathan Ashworth.

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Is Parliament a woman friendly place? With Sarah Owen MP

Thu, 12 Mar 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Women and Equalities Select Committee Chair Sarah Owen MP chats with Gloria and Dame Tracey Crouch about the work of her committee and how it examines how the odds are stacked against women and the benefits they bring to business. Tracey and Sarah share their experiences of combining being a parent of a young child with being an MP. She says she would hesitate to recommend her daughter follow in her footsteps but says we still need more women MPs in politics.

This week Dame Tracey Crouch, former sports minister and now MD of Hanover Sport sits in for Jonathan Ashworth.

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What makes Politicians who lose an election want to come back? With Labour MP James Frith.

Thu, 05 Mar 2026 01:00:00 GMT

There are many comeback kids in politics. Gloria De Piero and former Labour press adviser James Robinson (standing in for Jonathan Ashworth) are joined by Labour MP James Frith who lost his Bury North seat in 2019 but was re-elected for the same constituency in 2024. He explains why and how the Prime Minister is a fighter. He reflects on his pre politician years of playing in a band that performed at Glastonbury .…..And listen to why his wife and mother of their 4 children refers to his time in Parliament as RestMinister.

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What does it mean to be Labour, with Stella Creasy?

Thu, 26 Feb 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Stella Creasy reflects on the liberal tradition within the Labour Party and why the idea of emancipation shapes everything she does in politics. She challenges what she calls the “balkanisation” of modern political debate, arguing for a renewed common ground built on listening, participation, and involving voters directly in solving the challenges the country faces.

She sets out her case for a pragmatic new relationship with the European Union, discusses the need to tackle online influencers who promote harmful financial advice, and previews her upcoming International Women’s Day event with The Mums Who Build.

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Why are so many Tory politicians defecting to Reform? with Danny Kruger MP

Thu, 19 Feb 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Reform MP Danny Kruger who worked for every Conservative leader from Iain Duncan Smith to Boris Johnson explains why he no longer believes the Conservative Party can deliver for Britain and outlines Reform’s political philosophy. He reveals how he asked Nigel Farage to come to his house to discuss his defection wearing a hoodie - something the Reform leader refused to do and chose a baseball cap instead - and what his mum - Bake Off Star Prue Leith - made of his defection.

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Does Leadership speculation distract from the Government’s priorities? With Solicitor General Ellie Reeves

Thu, 12 Feb 2026 01:00:00 GMT

What is a Solicitor General? Ellie Reeves MP who holds the position talks of her priority to tackle violence against women, her fury with Peter Mandelson and what its like having to pass the police to go and have a cuppa with her sister - Chancellor Rachel Reeves. She reflects on this week’s political unrest in the Labour Party and reveals how the PM has come out fighting. She also recalls her memories of a young Jonathan Ashworth taking Labour Party economic policy documents on his holidays.

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Do we live in an age of political extremism? With John Woodcock (Lord Walney)

Thu, 05 Feb 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Former Labour MP and ex Government adviser on political violence and disruption Lord Walney (John Woodcock) expresses his fears about today’s political climate and the intimidation of those that are seeking election. He talks about why he is seeking to undertake a cross party inquiry into the intimidation of candidates and elected politicians. Does he regret leaving the Labour Party in protest at Jeremy Corbyn’s leadership of the Labour Party? Find out in this episode.

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Where do the Tories go from here? with former Cabinet Minister Simon Clarke

Thu, 29 Jan 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Former Tory Cabinet Minister, now director of Tory think tank Onward, Simon Clarke gives his thoughts on why Tory MPs are defecting to Reform and which Tory defection has most surprised him. He says the Tories are making good progress and criticises those who say there should be a pre election pact with Reform. And as dad to a 6 week old baby he says he explains why he would be ‘a terrible father’ if he was still in the House of Commons.

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Will assisted dying ever become a reality? with Kim Leadbeater MP

Thu, 22 Jan 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Richard Harrington stands in for Jonathan Ashworth. Gloria and Richard discuss whether her assisted dying proposals will ever become a reality. Kim Leadbeater MP explains why she chose to spearhead this change in the law and voices her frustrations with those that are trying to block it. As we approach the 10th anniversary of the murder of her sister Jo Cox MP she talks of her fears at the anger and hatred fuelling today’s politics and calls for common ground to be sought to make our society a better place.

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Can the Lib Dem’s thrive in multi party Britain? with Daisy Cooper MP

Thu, 15 Jan 2026 07:04:44 GMT

Liberal Democrat Deputy Leader Daisy Cooper MP talks Lib Dem strategy and what makes them a distinctive Party. She also explains why she is so passionate at saving pubs, reveals her favourite tipple and says she will stay on X but it needs to change.

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How do you make the case for international aid? with former Development Minister Anneliese Dodds MP

Thu, 08 Jan 2026 06:46:17 GMT

Anneliese Dodds on why spending money on international aid is in Britain’s interests and why she doesn’t regret resigning from the Cabinet in protest at the cuts to the aid budget. She talks about why there should be far more focus on the war in Sudan…..and describes her dad’s unlikely encounter with Michael Portillo.

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New Years Special: Political Heroes and Villains

Thu, 01 Jan 2026 01:00:00 GMT

Which political figures do politicians idolise and who do they most dislike ? Find out in our New Years episode with Jacob Rees Mogg, Chris Curtis, Alan Johnson, Lee Anderson, Bridget Phillipson, Feargal Sharkey, Annelise Dodds, Andrew Bowie, Simon Hart, Graham Brady, Caroline Dineage and John Cryer.

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What do politicians get up to on Christmas Day?

Wed, 24 Dec 2025 01:00:00 GMT

On this special episode, our politicians discuss their favourite Christmas movies, their family traditions and just how early should the Christmas tree go up.

You'll hear from: Jacob Rees Mogg, Jon Cryer, Graham Brady, Andrew Bowie, Luciana Berger, Annelise Dodds, Chris Curtis, Caroline Dineage and Alan Johnson

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Can assisted dying ever be risk free? With Baroness Luciana Berger

Thu, 18 Dec 2025 01:00:00 GMT

Baroness Luciana Berger on why she is flighting so hard to ensure there are strict safeguards before the option of assisted dying is available in Britain. She talks about the differences between being an MP and entering the House of Lords and explains why she does not regret leaving the Labour Party over anti semitism in 2019 but is pleased to be back in the Party since Labour got its house in order under Keir Starmer.

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How can the Labour Government get back on track? with Alan Johnson

Thu, 11 Dec 2025 01:00:00 GMT

Alan Johnson, former Cabinet Minister under Tony Blair and Gordon Brown talks about how the Government can get back on track, bemoans the u-turn on the winter fuel allowance and says the pensions triple lock is crazy. As the author of a Harold Wilson biography he discusses the lessons he can teach Keir Starmer and he explains why he never wanted to be Prime Minister

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Can the Tories Recover? Part 2, with Shadow Scottish Secretary Andrew Bowie

Thu, 04 Dec 2025 01:00:00 GMT

Shadow Scottish Secretary Andrew Bowie discusses the Tories' path to winning the next election and rules out a deal with Reform. He chats about the ingenuity of Robert Jenricks’s use of social media, what it was like to be Prime Minister Theresa May’s private secretary and whether senior politicians can be good parents.

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Can the Tories recover: Part 1, with Jacob Rees Mogg

Thu, 27 Nov 2025 01:00:00 GMT

This week Gloria and Jonathan ask whether the Tories can recover with ex cabinet minister Jacob Rees Mogg. He talks about his desire to reunite the right in politics, why Angela Rayner is the only Labour politician the right would fear and that wearing a tie every single day is essential to him.

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What should a Labour Budget look like? With Chris Curtis MP

Thu, 20 Nov 2025 01:00:00 GMT

Labour MP and chair of the Labour Growth group of MPs Chris Curtis says the Government needs to be more radical on reducing the welfare bill, and in boosting the growth agenda. He says Labour should never have committed to not raising income tax at the last election and that the pensions triple lock is not sustainable in the long term.

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How do leaders manage rebellious MPs, with Lord Graham Brady

Thu, 13 Nov 2025 01:00:00 GMT

Lord Graham Brady, the longest serving Chair of the 1922 committee held that role under the Premierships of David Cameron, Theresa May, Boris Johnson, Liz Truss and Rishi Sunak. In this episode he reveals who handled relations with their MPs best and worst and what is was like to be in the room when the game was up for Theresa May, Boris Johnson and Liz Truss. AND he explains why it’s called the 1922 committee.

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How to chair the Parliamentary Labour Party, with Lord John Cryer

Thu, 06 Nov 2025 01:00:00 GMT

Lord Cryer, The longest serving chair of the Parliamentary Labour Party details the ‘blood sport’ of parliamentary meetings under Jeremy Corbyn’s leadership, and talks about the anti semitism which defined that period prompting his plan to write a book. He also praises his mum Anne Cryer who served as the Labour MP for Keighley and first raised the issue of child grooming gangs - more than 20 years ago - and praises the actions of the then Home Secretary David Blunkett.

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How to Chair a Select Committee, with Caroline Dineage MP

Thu, 30 Oct 2025 01:00:00 GMT

Caroline Dineage, chair of the DCMS select committee explains how select committees choose their subjects for inquiry, what makes a good witness and how members should construct a good question. She talks about the perils of young people working in the tv industry and explains how to make a decision on whether to accept one of the many free tickets offers that come her way.

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How do politicians and tabloids get along, with former Mirror editor Lloyd Embley

Thu, 23 Oct 2025 05:43:23 GMT

Former Mirror editor Lloyd Embley discusses how tabloids and politicians co-exist. He discusses breaking the Partygate story, the changing attitudes to politicians personal lives over his 30 years and his advice to misbehaving politicians who get THAT phone call. He talks about the repercussions and recriminations from his decision to use the front page of the Mirror to call for Jeremy Corbyn to step down as Labour leader and whether newspapers have a long term future.

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How to run for Deputy Leader, with Bridget Phillipson’

Wed, 15 Oct 2025 23:00:00 GMT

Bridget Phillipson discusses why she decided to stand for deputy leader, her competitive streak, why child poverty is what gets her out of bed everyday and what she thinks about karaoke - spoiler- she isn’t a fan.

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What is the role of a Chief Whip, with ex Chief Whip Simon Hart

Thu, 09 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Lord Hart, Chief Whip in Rishi Sunak’s Government, shares some eye watering tales of the misbehaviour by politicians and staffers, describes how a Whip tries to get an MP to vote for legislation they don’t like and why being a politician takes an emotional toll on many who are elected.

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How to campaign for change when you aren’t a politician. with Feargal Sharkey

Thu, 02 Oct 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Anti sewage campaigner and musician Feargal Sharkey says that you don’t need to be famous to get results but finding the right language to use can put put rocket boosters under your campaign, plus he tells Gloria and Jonathan why his prostate cancer diagnosis might lead to his next campaign.

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How should politicians do a media interview, with Rob Burley

Thu, 25 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Rob Burley, Political producer, editor extraordinaire and author of Why is this Lying Bastard Lying to me, produced interviews with the likes of Jeremy Paxman, Emily Maitlis, Andrew Marr, Beth Rigby and Andrew Neil. In this episode he discusses which politicians do it well and which don’t and calls for politicians to be more authentic to connect with the public.

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What's it like to change political parties, with Lee Anderson MP

Thu, 18 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Lee Anderson discusses his left wing youth, shares his memories of the miners strike, talks about why he left Labour and joined the Tories - and why he feels he has finally found his political home

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How to be metro mayor, with West Yorkshire mayor Tracy Brabin

Thu, 11 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Britains first woman metro mayor, Tracy Brabin, joins Gloria and Jonathan to discuss living her best life, why the new deputy leader must be a northern woman and why she left Coronation Street for politics

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How do reshuffles really work? With Luke Sullivan

Thu, 04 Sep 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Luke Sullivan, a former political adviser to Keir Starmer and two labour chief whips, explains how politicians get promoted and why some lose their jobs while Jonathan and Gloria reflect on their own experiences of their appointments to the shadow cabinet

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Is Labour still the party of the working class? With Blue Labour chief Maurice Glasman

Thu, 28 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Maurice Glasman on how Labour can stop the boats, on working class anger with Labour and how the working class vote always determines who wins General Elections

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BONUS: Season One's Best Bits

Thu, 21 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT

On this special episode we bring you a compilation of the best bits of season one of Politics Inside Out.

Gloria and Jonathan will be back next week with more great guests lifting the lid on Westminster.

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What do politicians get up to on holiday?

Thu, 14 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT

In this special recess episode Gloria and Jonathan ask our guests what politicians get up to on their holidays. We'll hear from Patrick Maguire, Gillian Keegan, Wes Streeting, Michael Gove, Mel Stride and Lucy Powell.

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Do journalists make good politicians, with Michael Gove

Thu, 07 Aug 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Former cabinet minister turned Spectator editor Michael Gove joins Gloria and Jonathan to talk about whether journalists make good politicians. They discuss how the Tories are doing under Badenoch, who he thinks is the most impressive Labour Cabinet minister, his thoughts on ReformUK, and his advice for Prime Minister Keir Starmer.

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How to be Health Secretary, With Wes Streeting MP

Thu, 31 Jul 2025 05:18:19 GMT

Health Secretary Wes Streeting joins Gloria and Jonathan and talks about why Health Secretary is such an important job in a Labour government, why anti-obesity jabs could be a game changer but come with risks and his battles with striking doctors.

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How do political journalists get their stories, with Patrick Maguire

Thu, 24 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Patrick Maguire - the times chief political commentator talks about why politicians give him information, explains what ‘off the record’ and ‘on background’ mean to journalists, how politicians should do a journalists lunch, and who his favourite is to be next Labour leader

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How to be Shadow Chancellor, with Mel Stride MP

Thu, 17 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Mel Stride talks to Gloria and Jonathan about how to be shadow chancellor, his relationship with Rachel Reeves and standing in for Kemi Badenock at PMQS

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Is there life after politics? with Gillian Keegan

Thu, 10 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT

In this episode, Gloria and Jonathan speak to former Education Secretary Gillian Keegan and our question of the week is whether there is life after politics. She discusses the night she lost her seat, being caught saying the F word, introducing Sir Nicholas Soames to chips and gravy, and her perspective on why MPs rather than party members should choose party leaders.

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Looking back on one year of a Labour Govt., with Lucy Powell MP

Thu, 03 Jul 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Leader of the House Lucy Powell joins Gloria De Piero and Jonathan Ashworth to reflect on Labour’s first anniversary, her plans to modernise Parliament and her monthly meetings with the King

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How to be Cabinet Secretary, with Simon Case

Thu, 26 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Britain’s most senior civil servant, who served the last four British Prime Ministers, opens up about Westminster group think, why he stopped voting in General Elections and whether Whitehall officials have a duty to meet Nigel Farage ahead of the next election.

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How to be a new MP, with Natalie Fleet MP

Thu, 19 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Gloria De Piero and Jonathan Ashworth talk to Natalie Fleet, Labour MP for Bolsover, as she approaches a year in Parliament.

She talks about her campaign to stop the perpetrators of rape having access to those children conceived of the rape, why the Government has to reform welfare and having to wait to be given formal permission to remove her jacket in parliament in a heatwave.

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Can you be a carer and be a leading politician with leader of the Liberal Democrat’s Ed Davey

Thu, 12 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Politics Inside Out returns for a fourth episode. Gloria De Piero and Jonathan Ashworth ask leader of the Liberal Democrats Ed Davey on whether it’s possible to be a carer and a politician. Plus, whether there’s any campaigning stunt he wouldn’t do and he has some harsh words for Donald Trump.

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What’s it like to be the party with political momentum, with Reform UK’s Deputy Leader Richard Tice MP

Thu, 05 Jun 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Politics Inside Out returns for a third episode. Gloria De Piero and Jonathan Ashworth ask Reform UK’s Richard Tice how it feels like to be the party with momentum, and whether they may have peaked too soon.

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Why do MPs set up internal party groupings? With Jo White

Thu, 29 May 2025 00:00:00 GMT

Gloria and Jonathan talk to Jo White, chair of the Red Wall group of Labour MPs, about why she came into politics

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What's It Like To Hold A Great Office of State? With James Cleverly

Thu, 22 May 2025 05:00:00 GMT

The first episode of Politics Inside Out sees former Home Secretary and Foreign Secretary James Cleverly tell us what it’s like to hold two of the biggest jobs in government.

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Politics Inside Out series intro

Mon, 19 May 2025 14:48:08 GMT

Westminster insiders Gloria De Piero and Jonathan Ashworth introduce their new podcast which lifts the lid on politics in the UK. Join them every week as they talk to the people who really know how Westminster works.

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