Pod’s Own Country: The Yorkshire Post’s Political Podcast

Selby: North Yorkshire's Canary in the Coal Mine May 14, 2024

The Yorkshire Post’s Westminster Correspondent Mason Boycott-Owen profiles 12 constituencies in 12 weeks to find the stories behind the polls and dissect the big issues facing voters, in a new Battleground Yorkshire series.

For our eight seat of Selby, Mason speaks to the Labour MP Keir Mather about how his party can build on the successes of his by-election win and this month’s North Yorkshire mayoral victory.

This week’s spotlight issue look at housing, how the crisis is affecting every seat in Yorkshire and what the main parties can do to help renters and young families wanting to get onto the property ladder.

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Bradford West: Dealing with Conflict in Yorkshire’s International City Apr 25, 2024

The Yorkshire Post’s Westminster Correspondent Mason Boycott-Owen profiles 12 constituencies in 12 weeks to find the stories behind the polls and dissect the big issues facing voters, in a new Battleground Yorkshire series.

For our sixth seat of Bradford West, Mason speaks to the Labour MP Naz Shah about how she beat George Galloway and how she hopes to keep her seat supporting Labour.

This week’s spotlight issue unpacks what Muslim voters want from the main parties and how to make interfaith relations work well at a time when they are coming under strain due to the conflict in the Middle East.

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Bridlington and The Wolds: The Grey Vote Apr 18, 2024

The Yorkshire Post’s Westminster Correspondent Mason Boycott-Owen profiles 12 constituencies in 12 weeks to find the stories behind the polls and dissect the big issues facing voters, in a new Battleground Yorkshire series.

For our fifth seat of Bridlington and The Wolds, Mason speaks to Charlie Dewhirst, the Tory candidate for the seat who could be one of a handful of Conservatives left to shape the party after the next election.

This week’s big issue is older voters. Mason chats to Caroline Abrahams from Age UK and Lauren Wilkinson from the Pensions Policy Institute to unpack some of the main issues facing retirees

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Leeds Central and Headingley: The Kids Are Not Alright Apr 11, 2024

The Yorkshire Post’s Westminster Correspondent Mason Boycott-Owen profiles 12 constituencies in 12 weeks to find the stories behind the polls and dissect the big issues facing voters, in a new Battleground Yorkshire series.

For our fourth seat of Leeds Central and Headingley, Mason speaks to Labour MP Alex Sobel and Ruby Ruby Herbert from Labour Students about whether projected Labour supermajority of young people has any issues with their party.

This week’s big issue is generational inequality, and Mason chatted to Liz Emerson from the Intergenerational Foundation about how bad young people’s prospects are compared to their parents and grandparents.

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Thirsk and Malton - Labour's biggest test Apr 04, 2024

The Yorkshire Post’s Westminster Correspondent Mason Boycott-Owen profiles 12 constituencies in 12 weeks to find the stories behind the polls and dissect the big issues facing voters, in a new Battleground Yorkshire series.

For our third seat of Thirsk and Malton, Mason speaks to the local Tory MP Kevin Holinrake about whether he’s under threat and his Labour challenger Lisa Barnes on how she hopes to unseat him.

This week’s big issue is farming and rural life. Mason talks to Jonathan Roberts from the Country Land and Business Association, and Richard Pears from the National Farmers' Union to find out what issues country folk are facing.

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Barnsley South - The Sick Man of Yorkshire Mar 28, 2024

The Yorkshire Post’s Westminster Correspondent profiles 12 constituencies in 12 weeks to find the stories behind the polls and dissect the big issues facing voters, in a new Battleground Yorkshire series.

For our second seat of Barnsley South, Mason Boycott-Owen speaks to the local Labour MP Steph Peacock and the Bard of Barnsley, Ian McMillan.

This week’s big issue is health, with Barnsley South topping the table for the worst levels of sickness in the region. Mason speaks to Dr Luke Munford from the University of Manchester, and Toby Brown from the Kings Fund, to find out how to solve this problem.

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York Outer - It’s for Girls Mar 21, 2024

The Yorkshire Post’s Westminster Correspondent profiles 12 constituencies in 12 weeks to find the stories behind the polls and dissect the big issues facing voters, in a new Battleground Yorkshire series.

For our first seat of York Outer, Mason Boycott-Owen speaks to the local Tory MP, Julian Sturdy and his Labour challenger, Luke Charters.

This week’s big issue is women voters, and he speaks to Dr Mary-Ann Stephenson to find out how the main parties can do better when trying to get their support.

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Polls point to Tory disaster: interviews with John Curtice and Luke Tryl Mar 14, 2024

Pod’s Own Country returns with a new series: Battleground Yorkshire.

The Yorkshire Post’s Westminster Correspondent profiles 12 constituencies in 12 weeks to find the stories behind the polls and dissect the big issues facing voters.

As he prepares to set off on his roadshow, Mason Boycott-Owen speaks to pollsters Sir John Curtice and Luke Tryl of More in Common, who paint a grim picture of the Tories’ chances at the next election and explain how Labour has profited from Conservative decline.

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The return of Pod's Own Country - Battleground Yorkshire Mar 08, 2024

All eyes are on Yorkshire to see who will win the race to Number 10. Pod's Own Country is back with a new series 'Battleground Yorkshire'. Join The Yorkshire Post’s Westminster Correspondent, Mason Boycott-Owen as he travels the length and breadth of the region visiting the key seats that could spell disaster or delight for the main parties come election day 2024. From Barnsley to Bridlington and Sheffield to Selby to, 12 battleground seats will be explored in 12 weeks, dissecting the big issues that shape the regions future.

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101: Caitlin Doherty speaks to Dan Jarvis May 21, 2022

Dan Jarvis reflects on his time as South Yorkshire mayor and discusses his future political ambitions with The Yorkshire Post's Westminster Correspondent Caitlin Doherty.

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100: Chris Burn speaks to Robin Scott, the new managing director of Welcome to Yorkshire May 06, 2022

Businessman Robin Scott explains to Chris Burn why he has purchased the assets of Welcome to Yorkshire and what he plans to do with them.

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99: Chris Burn speaks to Jonathan Ashworth, Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary, in Sheffield Apr 08, 2022

Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary Jonathan Ashworth discusses the financial challenges facing older people, his anger at Rishi Sunak and his own experiences of poverty during a visit to Sheffield.

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98: Chris Burn speaks to Bex Whyman, Green Party candidate for South Yorkshire mayor Apr 01, 2022

The Yorkshire Post political editor Chris Burn speaks to Bex Whyman, Green Party candidate for South Yorkshire mayor.

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97: Chris Burn talks to Baroness Kath Pinnock about the prepayment meter 'scandal' Mar 25, 2022

Liberal Democrat peer and former Kirklees Council leader Kath Pinnock tells Chris Burn why she is so concerned about prepayment meter customers as energy bills rocket.

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96: Chris Burn talks to Labour's South Yorkshire mayoral candidate Oliver Coppard Feb 25, 2022

Oliver Coppard discusses what he learnt from his election battle with Nick Clegg, leading the Remain campaign in Yorkshire and addressing anti-semitism problems in Labour.

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95: Chris Burn talks to Lord Patrick McLoughlin, the new chairman of Transport for the North Feb 18, 2022

On this week's episode of Pod's Own Country Chris Burn talks to Lord Patrick McLoughlin, the newly appointed chairman of Transport for the North.

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94: Caitlin Doherty talks to Shadow Levelling Up Secretary Lisa Nandy Feb 11, 2022

Westminster Correspondent Caitlin Doherty talks to Shadow Levelling Up Secretary Lisa Nandy about her route into politics, and what needs to be done to reduce regional inequalities across the UK

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93: Chris Burn talks to Tim Farron about second home ownership Jan 21, 2022

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92: Caitlin talks to Ryan Stephenson and Discusses Boris Johnson with Chris Burn Jan 14, 2022

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91: Caitlin Doherty talks to former Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls Jan 07, 2022

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90: Caitlin Doherty talks to Sir Keir Starmer about the pandemic and levelling up Dec 18, 2021

90: Caitlin Doherty talks to Sir Keir Starmer about the pandemic and levelling up

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89: Chris Burn talks to Simon Biltcliffe Yorkshire Party candidate for the South Yorkshire mayoral election Dec 10, 2021

89: Chris Burn talks to Simon Biltcliffe Yorkshire Party candidate for the South Yorkshire mayoral election

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88: Chris Burn and Caitlin Doherty talk about the pandemic and Omicron Dec 03, 2021

88: Chris Burn and Caitlin Doherty talk about the pandemic and Omicron

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87: Caitlin Doherty talks to Chris Burn and Kevin Hollinrake about Northern Rail Nov 26, 2021

Caitlin Doherty talks to Chris Burn and Kevin Hollinrake about Northern Rail and Transport for the North

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86: Chris Burn and Caitlin Doherty discuss racism in cricket Nov 19, 2021

Chris Burn and Caitlin Doherty discuss racism in cricket and the Azeem Rafiq case.

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85: Chris Burn chats to podcast broadcaster Dino Sofos Nov 12, 2021

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84: COP 26 Caitlin Doherty talks to Daniel Willis of Global Justice Now and Prof Andy Gouldson at University of Leeds Nov 05, 2021

Caitlin Doherty talks to Daniel Willis of Global Justice Now and Prof Andy Gouldson at University of Leeds on COP26

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83: Victoria Finan talks to Sarah Hill Oct 29, 2021

Victoria Finan talks to Sarah Hill, CEO of the Independent Domestic Abuse Service

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82: Chris Burn talks to former shadow chancellor John McDonnell Oct 22, 2021

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81: Chris Burn talks to Nazir Afzal Oct 14, 2021

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80: Caitlin Doherty talks to author Marie le Conte about her new book Oct 08, 2021

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79: Caitlin Doherty talks to Alex Stafford and Miriam Cates Oct 01, 2021

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78: Chris Burn talks to Nick Bowes, Yorkshireman in London Sep 24, 2021

On this week's episode of Pod's Own Country, Yorkshire Post political editor Chris Burn speaks to proud Yorkshireman Nick Bowes on his years working as Mayor of London Sadiq Khan's right hand man and his new role as chief executive of the Centre for London thinktank.

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77: Chris Burn talks to Lib Dem leader Sir Ed Davey Sep 17, 2021

On this week's episode of Pod's Own Country, Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey speaks to The Yorkshire Post's political editor Chris Burn about the seats his party hope to win back in Yorkshire, his passion for renewable energy and why he wishes he had done more about the subpostmasters scandal when he was a Government minister.

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76: Chris Burn talks to Sir Lynton Crosby Sep 10, 2021

Chris Burn talks to Sir Lynton Crosby and his team about the levelling up agenda.

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75: The future of the Tour de Yorkshire and Andy Street talks about metro mayors Sep 03, 2021

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74: Yorkshire tourism and the future of the Tour de Yorkshire Aug 27, 2021

Caitlin Doherty talks to Alex Sobel and James Mason. Chris Burn talks about the Tour de Yorkshire

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73: Caitlin Doherty on the crisis in Afghanistan and Nathan Hyde talks to Martin Tugwell, Chief Executive of Transport for the North Aug 20, 2021

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72: Victoria Finan has an in depth interview with Hambleton Councillor Carl Les Aug 13, 2021

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71: The health inequalities in coastal and rural communities. Aug 06, 2021

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70: Climate Special. Rachel Reeves and Carolyn Frank talk about the environment Jul 30, 2021

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69: Hilary Benn and the Environmental Justice Commission Jul 23, 2021

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68: What next for the levelling up agenda and Kim Leadbeater's first days in parliament Jul 16, 2021

In her first major interview since becoming the new Batley and Spen MP, Kim Leadbeater tells The Yorkshire Post's Westminster Correspondent Caitlin Doherty about her first days in Parliament.
And as he bids The Yorkshire Post farewell for pastures new, Political Editor Rob Parsons reflects on the Prime Minister's levelling up agenda.

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67: The UK-Australian trade deal and Judith Blake on life in the House of Lords. Jul 09, 2021

In this week's episode Rob Parsons speaks to former Leeds city council leader Judith Blake, now known as Baroness Blake of Leeds after being elevated to the Lords this year. How's she been finding life in her new surroundings?
And Westminster Correspondent Caitlin Doherty has been talking to International Trade Secretary Liz Truss about the UK-Australia trade deal and what it might mean for Yorkshire farmers.

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66: How Kim Leadbeater overcame the odds to win in Batley and Spen Jul 02, 2021

After Labour's dramatic 325-vote in the Batley and Spen by-election, The Yorkshire Post's new Westminster Correspondent tells the story of the night and what it's been like in the constituency during this acrimonious campaign.

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65: Gill Morris of DevoConnect on making devolution 'sexy' and why it matters Jun 25, 2021

On this week's episode, Rob Parsons talks to DevoConnect CEO Gill Morris on what comes next for devolution and how it could be the answer to the many intractable issues in Boris Johnson's in-box.
And as we mark Pride month in June, The Yorkshire Post's Susie Beever describes the big issues facing the LGBTQ+ community and the rising tide of homophobic attacks being reported to Yorkshire police forces.

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64: How northern culture can come back stronger and better than before after the pandemic Jun 18, 2021

Rob Parsons talks to academic Katy Shaw about how northern culture can come back stronger and better than before after the pandemic.
And columnist David Behrens asks whether Yorkshire is starting to fall out of love with big cycling events.

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63: The social care crisis and Humberside's new police and crime commissioner Jonathan Evison Jun 11, 2021

Lucy Leeson talks to Humberside's new police and crime commissioner Jonathan Evison and Victoria Finan discuses the crisis in social care.

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62: Labour frontbencher Andy McDonald talks workers' rights, 'fire and rehire' and life in a spoof punk band Jun 04, 2021

Labour's Shadow Secretary of State for Employment Rights and Protections Andy McDonald talks workers' rights, 'fire and rehire' and life in a spoof punk band.
And with an inquiry looming on the Sheffield trees saga and the city council trying to turn over a new leaf, Chris Burn brings us up to date with the latest.

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61: Andrea Jenkyns on puppy smuggling, animal welfare and Brexit May 28, 2021

In this week's episode, Morley MP Andrea Jenkyns tells The Yorkshire Post's Political Editor Rob Parsons about puppy smuggling and her shock at buying a dog she later learned was from a puppy farm.
And Business Editor Mark Casci tells us why Robert Jenrick shouldn't let climate fears get in the way of Leeds Bradford Airport's development plans

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60: Meet the Tory who helped crumble Rotherham's 'red wall' May 21, 2021

On this week's episode, Political Editor Rob Parsons speaks to Rotherham Conservatives leader Emily Barley after her party went from zero councillors to 20 in the local elections.
And as battle lines are drawn ahead of the Batley and Spen by-election, John Blow explains why the old seat of Jo Cox is more than just a 'red wall' constituency.

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59: Paul Fleming of Equity on arts, unions and Yorkshire's rich history May 14, 2021

Political Editor Rob Parsons talks to Paul Fleming, General Secretary of creative workers' union, about government support for the arts and his background representing steel workers in Yorkshire and the Humber.
PLUS: Deputy Business Editor Greg Wright explains the mortgage prisoner scandal

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58: It's goodbye from Geri May 07, 2021

It's the end of an era for Pod's Own Country as Geri Scott departs for pastures new.
PLUS: How should parents be talking to their children about democracy and politics? We ask Leeds academic Miranda Duffy, who explores these issues with her children aged 9 and 11 in the podcast Den of Enquiry

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57: A hustings with the North Yorkshire PCC candidates Apr 30, 2021

A hustings with the North Yorkshire PCC candidates.

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56. What does it mean to be a party for the North? Apr 23, 2021

The Yorkshire Post's Westminster Correspondent Geri Scott chats with Yorkshire Party leader Bob Buxton on what it means to be a smaller party speaking for one region in light of the emergence of the Northern Independence Party.

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55. Another brick in the (red) wall Apr 16, 2021

Elections expert and Tory peer Lord Robert Hayward joins The Yorkshire Post's Westminster Correspondent Geri Scott to give his analysis on the upcoming Super Thursday local elections - and what it means for Yorkshire.

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54. The Northern Independence Party Apr 13, 2021

The Yorkshire Post's Westminster Correspondent Geri Scott speaks to former Colne Valley MP Thelma Walker, who is standing in the Hartlepool by-election as a member of Northern Independence Party.
Note: This was recorded before nominations closed. The Northern Independence Party did not register with the Electoral Commission in time for Ms Walker to be listed as their candidate and she will now stand as an independent.

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53: The post pandemic healthcare system and those excluded from government aid Apr 02, 2021

The Yorkshire Post's Political Editor Rob Parsons talks to Lord Victor Adebowale about the pandemic, health inequality and the future of the health and care system.

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52: The truth about special advisers Mar 26, 2021

Former Government special adviser Peter Cardwell joins The Yorkshire Post's Westminster Correspondent Geri Scott to shed some light on the mysterious world of Government 'Spads', and speaks about how levelling up is a generational project.

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51: 'Wild women' reclaiming the night Mar 19, 2021

The Yorkshire Post's Westminster Correspondent Geri Scott speaks to Leeds councillor Al Garthwaite, who was among the organisers of the first Reclaim the Night march in 1977, as similar events have been organised in the wake of the disappearance of Sarah Everard.

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50: Revisiting the first cracks in the Red Wall Mar 12, 2021

The Yorkshire Post's Westminster Correspondent Geri Scott chats with North East Derbyshire MP Lee Rowley on how the Red Wall started to crumble before 2019.

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49: A Budget for the North and Covid entrechment Mar 05, 2021

The Yorkshire Post's Westminster Correspondent, Geri Scott, and Political Editor, Rob Parsons, dissect the 2021 Budget while Geri chats with the IEA's Head of Political Economy, Dr Kristian Niemietz.

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48: What does the Budget mean for the Northern Powerhouse? Feb 26, 2021

Yorkshire Post Westminster Correspondent Geri Scott is joined by director of the Northern Powerhouse Partnership Henri Murison to examine where the Northern Powerhouse is in 2021, and whether it will be boosted by the Budget.

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47: Hometown pride and Rishi's big shoes to fill Feb 19, 2021

The Yorkshire Post's Westminster Correspondent Geri Scott speaks to 2019 intake Tory MP Matt Vickers on what it is like to represent your home town and what being Rishi Sunak's election agent taught him about the Chancellor.

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46: The only Labour MP in Government and Vince Cable's new book Feb 12, 2021

Metro mayor for South Yorkshire and Barnsley Central MP Dan Jarvis joins The Yorkshire Post's Westminster Correspondent Geri Scott to talk all things levelling up, while Sir Vince Cable pops by to speak about his new book, Money and Power.

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45: The loan charge scandal Feb 05, 2021

The Yorkshire Post's Westminster Correspondent Geri Scott is joined by an expert panel to discuss the loan charge, and the impact it has had on those caught up in the saga.

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44: Peace and disarmament - and what that means in 2021 Jan 29, 2021

The Yorkshire Post's Westminster Correspondent Geri Scott speaks to Leeds North East Labour MP Fabian Hamilton, who is also the party's shadow minister for peace and disarmament, on why the role is still so key.

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43: How failing to deliver on levelling up could spell disaster for Boris Johnson Jan 22, 2021

Chairman of the UK2070 Commission on regional equalities and former head of the civil service Sir Bob Kerslake chats to The Yorkshire Post's Westminster Correspondent Geri Scott about levelling up, what it really means, and why there is not yet a plan to do so.

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42: Students under lockdown Jan 15, 2021

The Yorkshire Post's Westminster Correspondent Geri Scott is joined by three Yorkshire students to hear about the university experience in the coronavirus age.

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41: Barry White and the 'great patience, determination and resilience' needed to deal with Government Jan 08, 2021

The Yorkshire Post's Political Editor Rob Parsons speaks to Barry White, from Transport for the North, on where this key area goes next.

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40: David Blunkett and being a thorn in the side Dec 18, 2020

The Yorkshire Post's Westminster Correspondent Geri Scott speaks to Lord David Blunkett about his political beginnings, and his reflections on the current Government.

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39: Whitehall mandarins, rewriting the rulebook, and a Commons Christmas jumper Dec 11, 2020

Thirsk and Malton Conservative MP Kevin Hollinrake joins the Yorkshire Post's Westminster Correspondent Geri Scott to talk about unpicking the rules in Whitehall to rebalance the country.

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38: Jake Berry and why the Government cannot afford to forget levelling up Dec 04, 2020

Former Northern Powerhouse Minister, and now head of the Northern Research Group of MPs, Jake Berry chats with The Yorkshire Post's Westminster Correspondent Geri Scott on devolution, and how the Government needs to keep regional inequalities at the top of the agenda.

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37: Caroline Flint and a new age for manufacturing Nov 27, 2020

Former Don Valley MP Caroline Flint is the new chair of the advistory board to a think tank focussed on the revival of manufacturing, she tells The Yorkshire Post's Westminster Correspondent Geri Scott what she's been up to for the last year, and why the industry can help pull the country out of the Covid recession.

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36: The NRG and holding feet to the fire Nov 20, 2020

The Yorkshire Post's Westminster Correspondent Geri Scott speaks to Wakefield Conservative MP Imran Ahmad Khan about levelling up, and the newly-formed Northern Research Group. While Political Editor Rob Parsons speaks with Doncaster's Local Democracy Reporter, George Torr.

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35: How growing up in Wakefield shaped UCU General Secretary Jo Grady's career Nov 13, 2020

Yorkshire Post Westminster Correspondent Geri Scott chats with the General Secretary of the University and College Union, Jo Grady.

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34: Flooding and four more weeks of lockdown Nov 06, 2020

The Yorkshire Post's Westminster Correspondent Geri Scott chats with Barnsley East Labour MP Stephanie Peacock about the latest lockdown restrictions and flooding, while Political Editor Rob Parsons catches up with Bradford local democracy reporter Chris Young.

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33: A housing crisis in the North Oct 30, 2020

The Yorkshire Post's Westminster Correspondent is joined by chief executive of the Northern Housing Consortium, Tracy Harrison, to talk about their new report which reveals the bleak housing conditions many in the North endured during the coronavirus lockdown. Plus BBC Yorkshire's political editor James Vincent joins for a chat about covering the pandemic, and what comes next.

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31: Britain's best political cartoons Oct 16, 2020

The Yorkshire Post's Westminster Correspondent Geri Scott is joined by Britain's leading authority on political cartoons Dr Tim Benson and the YP's own - and only remaining regional - cartoonist Graeme Bandeira to talk about the impact of political cartoons on Westminster, and why they might be a dying art.

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32: Deal or no deal as post-Brexit trade talks go to the wire Oct 16, 2020

The Yorkshire Post's Westminster Correspondent Geri Scott is joined by Professor Anand Menon, director of the UK in a Changing Europe initiative and Professor of European Politics and Foreign Affairs at King's College London. While Political Editor Rob Parsons chats with Kirklees local democracy report Tony Earnshaw.

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30: A new Tory HQ in the North Oct 09, 2020

The Yorkshire Post's Westminster Correspondent Geri Scott chats with Conservative Party co-chairman Amanda Milling about the new HQ the party is opening in Leeds, while Political Editor Rob Parsons speaks to Sheffield report Molly Williams to find out what is going on in the steel city.

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29: The Yorkshireman who wrote Theresa May's 2018 Conservative conference speech Oct 02, 2020

This week, with Conservative Party Conference approaching, The Yorkshire Post's Political Editor Rob Parsons speaks to the man who wrote Theresa May's speech as leader to conference in 2018. Keelan Carr tells us about what he was trying to achieve with the speech and the career path that led him from Wakefield to Downing Street.

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28: Tees Valley mayor Ben Houchen Sep 25, 2020

The Yorkshire Post's Westminster Correspondent Geri Scott is joined by Tees Valley mayor Ben Houcen, while Political Editor Rob Parsons chats with David Spereall about the latest news from Wakefield.

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27: Freshers' week, but not as you know it Sep 18, 2020

The Yorkshire Post's Westminster Correspondent Geri Scott speaks to Yorkshire Universities executive director Peter O'Brien on the impact Covid-19 has had on the region's institutions, and how they can help in the pandemic recovery.

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26: Has public health become interesting, cool, and sexy? Sep 11, 2020

Sheffield City Council's director of public health Greg Fell joins The Yorkshire Post's Westminster Correspondent Geri Scott to talk about the role taking centre stage in the fight against the coronavirus pandemic.

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25: Robert Goodwill and what MPs get up to during recess Sep 04, 2020

The Yorkshire Post's Westminster Correspondent Geri Scott speaks to Conservative MP for Scarborough and Whitby Robert Goodwill to catch up after the summer recess.

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24: Waspi women fighting for their pensions Aug 28, 2020

The Yorkshire Post's Westminster Correspondent Geri Scott is joined by three Waspi campaigners, Jan Egan, Dena Hunt, and Melanie Ndzinga, to speak about their campaign, while Politcal Editor Rob Parsons chats with Local Democracy Reporter for York, Chloe Laversuch.

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23: What is a 'left-behind' neighbourhood? Aug 21, 2020

The Yorkshire Post's Westminster Correspondent Geri Scott is joined by the chief executive of the charity Local Trust, and Rother Valley Conservative MP Alex Stafford, to discuss a new cross-party group set up to tackle the issues faced by so-called left behind neighbourhoods.Editor: Dave ClayArtwork: Graeme BandeiraMusic: Joseph McDade

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22: Can we ever truly be 'Covid-secure'? Aug 14, 2020

Yorkshire Post Westminster Correspondent Geri Scott is joined by Northern Policy Foundation director Tom Lees, and Anna Round, senior research fellow at IPPR North, to discuss the coronavirus' impact on the North, and how to recover.While Political Editor Rob Parsons chats with Richard Beecham on what you should know about politics in Leeds.Editor: Dave ClayArtwork: Graeme BandeiraMusic: Joseph McDade

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21: Whitehall megaphone diplomacy Aug 07, 2020

The Yorkshire Post's Westminster Correspondent Geri Scott is joined by Lib Dem peer Lord Scriven, a former leader of Sheffield City Council, to chat about the local response to coronavirus, and whether the devolution deals offered by Government are really all they are cracked up to be.Editor: Dave ClayArtwork: Graeme BandeiraMusic: Joseph McDade

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20: Labour under new management Jul 24, 2020

The Yorkshire Post's Westminster Correspondent Geri Scott is joined by Leeds West MP and Labour frontbencher Rachel Reeves on her party's response to the coronavirus pandemic, and Keir Starmer's first 100 days as leader.Editor: Dave ClayArtwork: Graeme BandeiraMusic: Joseph McDade

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19: Redefining liberalism with Layla Moran Jul 10, 2020

The Yorkshire Post's Westminster Correspondent Geri Scott is joined by Liberal Democrat leadership hopeful, and MP for Oxford West and Abingdon, Layla Moran to dicuss the future of her party.

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18: Sir Vince Cable on how to recover the economy post-coronavirus Jun 26, 2020

The Yorkshire Post's Westminster Correspondent Geri Scott is joined by former Liberal Democrat leader Sir Vince Cable to talk about how to stimulate the economy after coronavirus - and how Labour's new leader could actually help the Lib Dems.

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17: Has the derision of experts impacted the coronavirus response? Jun 19, 2020

The Yorkshire Post's Westminster Correspondent Geri Scott is joined by former Doncaster Council chief executive Jo Miller. Now heading up Hutt City Council in New Zealand, Ms Miller reflects on the response to coronavirus there compared to the UK.

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16: Labour's new Northern Powerhouse spokesman Jun 12, 2020

The Yorkshire Post's Westminster Correspondent Geri Scott chats to Labour's shadow transport secretary and now Northern Powerhouse spokesman Jim McMahon on what "levelling up" means to him, and whether coronavirus threatens the opportunity to close the North/South divide.Editor: Dave ClayArtwork: Graeme BandeiraMusic: Joseph McDade

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15: Working on Yorkshire's frontline against coronavirus May 29, 2020

The Yorkshire Post's Westminster Correspondent Geri Scott is joined by nurse Joan Pons Laplana, a digital manager at Sheffield Teaching Hospitals who has returned to frontline duties during the pandemic.

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14: How the House of Lords turned virtual May 15, 2020

The Yorkshire Post's Westminster Correspondent Geri Scott is joined by Baroness Anne McIntosh of Pickering to find out how the House of Lords has coped with going online.

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13: How devolution, not Whitehall, could pave the way for Yorkshire's coronavirus recovery May 01, 2020

The Yorkshire Post's Westminster Correspondent Geri Scott is joined by Ben Cooper from the Fabian Society to talk about how devolution could help Yorkshire recover from the coronavirus.Read Ben's full piece on devolution here: fabians.org.uk/a-divided-county/

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12: How to stay connected when lockdown keeps us apart Apr 17, 2020

Chief Executive of the Jo Cox Foundation, Catherine Anderson, joins The Yorkshire Post's Westminster Correspondent this fortnight to discuss how, in the lockdown imposed by coronavirus, is highlighting the issue of loneliness - and what we can do to make it better.

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11: Will coronavirus widen the education gap between rich and poor? Apr 03, 2020

The Yorkshire Post's Westminster Correspondent is joined by Hull West and Hessle MP and Shadow Education Minister Emma Hardy. This fortnight we tackle the attainment gap, apprenticeships, endometriosis and how coronavirus only exposes issues already present in schools.

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10: What does it take to keep tabs on the far-right? Mar 06, 2020

The Yorkshire Post's Westminster Correspondent Geri Scott is joined by Hope Not Hate Chief Executive Nick Lowles, and researcher Patrik Hermansson, to discuss the group's latest State of Hate report.

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9: Tracy Brabin and 'shouldergate' - a masterclass in turning the tables Feb 14, 2020

The Yorkshire Post's Westminster Correspondent Geri Scott speaks to Batley and Spen MP Tracy Brabin about a whirlwind week where a shoulder slip caused uproar.

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8: Bumper Brexit Special with Hilary Benn and Andrea Jenkyns Jan 31, 2020

Yorkshire Post Westminster Correspondent Geri Scott is joined by Leeds Central MP Hilary Benn and Morley and Outwood MP Andrea Jenkyns - both big Brexit players - to look at the last few years, and to the future, as the UK leaves the EU.

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7: Are those against HS2 just 'bottles of old scotch'? Jan 10, 2020

The Yorkshire Post's Westminster Correspondent is joined this week by Duncan Simpson, Research Director at the Taxpayers' Alliance, and Henri Murison, Director at the Northern Powerhouse Partnership, to discuss the week's hot topic of HS2 and its pros and cons.

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6: Labour's election defeat and the Tories new northern focus Dec 27, 2019

The Yorkshire Post's Westminster Correspondent Geri Scott is joined by newly-elected Tory MP for Rother Valley Alexander Stafford and Labour's MP for LEeds North West Alex Sobel to analyse what happened in December's General Election.

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5: Overnight election special: Boris breaks down the red wall Dec 13, 2019

Yorkshire Post Westminster Correspondent Geri Scott is joined by Political Editor Rob Parsons to dissect the night that was in the December 2019 General Election.

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4: Floods, fibs, and figures Dec 06, 2019

Geri is joined by Tom Forth, Ryan Swift, and Robyn Vinter, to discuss the big moments of the campaign so far.

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3: Do young people even care about Brexit? Nov 29, 2019

Geri is joined by young activists to speak about the issues affecting young people this election.

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2: Brexit, little England, and whether a second referendum is a good idea Nov 22, 2019

Geri is joined by four guests to discuss Brexit and its impact on Yorkshire.

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1: Unkept promises and powering up the North Nov 15, 2019

The Yorkshire Post's Westminster Correspondent Geri Scott is joined by a panel of guests to discuss how the political parties can win vital election votes next month.

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