Politics Inside Out

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MP's Political Heroes and Villains Apr 16, 2026

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To mark the end of the current run of Politics Inside Out, Gloria and Jonathan speak to some of their previous guests to ask about their political heroes and villains. Guests include Anneliese Dodds, Daisy Cooper, Kim Leadbeater, Simon Clarke, John Woodcock, Ellie Reeves, Sarah Owen, Danny Kruger, Stella Creasy, James Frith, Rosie Duffield and Mims Davies.

This episode is sponsored by Woburn Partners, the strategic communications agency. If your company wants to campaign for change drop them an email at info@woburnpartners.com

Production support and Mixing by Adrian Bradley

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How to be effective in opposition? with Mims Davies MP Apr 09, 2026

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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.

This episode is sponsored by Woburn Partners, the strategic communications agency. If your company wants to campaign for change drop them an email at info@woburnpartners.com

Production support and Mixing by Adrian Bradley

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How do faith and politics come together? With former Chaplain of the House of Commons Bishop Rose Apr 02, 2026

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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.

This episode is sponsored by Woburn Partners, the strategic communications agency. If your company wants to campaign for change drop them an email at info@woburnpartners.com

Production support and Mixing by Adrian Bradley

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What's it like to leave your political party? with Rosie Duffield MP Mar 26, 2026

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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.

This episode is sponsored by Woburn Partners, the strategic communications agency. If your company wants to campaign for change drop them an email at info@woburnpartners.com

Production support and Mixing by Adrian Bradley

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Has Parliament changed for the better? With Sir Roger Gale MP Mar 19, 2026

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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.

This episode is sponsored by Woburn Partners, the strategic communications agency. If your company wants to campaign for change drop them an email at info@woburnpartners.com

Production support and Mixing by Adrian Bradley

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Is Parliament a woman friendly place? With Sarah Owen MP Mar 12, 2026

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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.

This episode is sponsored by Woburn Partners, the strategic communications agency. If your company wants to campaign for change drop them an email at info@woburnpartners.com

Production support and Mixing by Adrian Bradley

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What makes Politicians who lose an election want to come back? With Labour MP James Frith. Mar 05, 2026

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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.

This episode is sponsored by Woburn Partners, the strategic communications agency. If your company wants to campaign for change drop them an email at info@woburnpartners.com

Production support and Mixing by Adrian Bradley

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

What does it mean to be Labour, with Stella Creasy? Feb 26, 2026

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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.

This episode is sponsored by Woburn Partners, the strategic communications agency. If your company wants to campaign for change drop them an email at info@woburnpartners.com

Production support and Mixing by Adrian Bradley

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Why are so many Tory politicians defecting to Reform? with Danny Kruger MP Feb 19, 2026

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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.

This episode is sponsored by Woburn Partners, the strategic communications agency. If your company wants to campaign for change drop them an email at info@woburnpartners.com

Production support and Mixing by Adrian Bradley

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Does Leadership speculation distract from the Government’s priorities? With Solicitor General Ellie Reeves Feb 12, 2026

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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.

This episode is sponsored by Woburn Partners, the strategic communications agency. If your company wants to campaign for change drop them an email at info@woburnpartners.com

Production support and Mixing by Adrian Bradley

Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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