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Hansard Society
Parliament Matters
Join two of the UK's leading parliamentary experts, Mark D'Arcy and Ruth Fox, as they guide you through the often mysterious ways our politicians do business and explore the running controversies about the way Parliament works. Each week they will analyse how laws are made and ministers held accountable by the people we send to Westminster. They will be debating the topical issues of the day, looking back at key historical events and discussing the latest research on democracy and Parliament. Why? Because whether it's the taxes you pay, or the laws you've got to obey... Parliament...
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4.9 stars from 53 ratings
A keeper
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“There are so many podcasts popping up like gremlins every day. Few have a USP, many superficial and trivial. This has survived my recent cull. Never a duff episode.”
ardwark via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/20/24
My favourite!
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“Love the focus on parliamentary procedure and what the real implications are of the politics that go on in the house.”
Jamconwil via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
10/11/24
My new favourite political podcast.
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“It’s the only one I look forward to. Calm, considered, and comprehensive.”
WritesofMan via Apple Podcasts ·
Great Britain ·
04/08/24
Recent Episodes
This week we turn the spotlight on Kemi Badenoch’s debut as Leader of the Opposition at Prime Minister’s Questions, as she sparred with Keir Starmer for the first time. We examine her strategy, topic choices and what it will take to position herself as a credible challenger in the House of...
Published 11/08/24
Published 11/08/24
In this episode we discuss a range of intriguing listener’s questions about the traditions and workings of Parliament.
Mark and Ruth start with a listener’s critique of their discussion of etiquette in the House of Commons chamber in the previous episode. Is it really a good use of MPs’ time to...
Published 11/06/24
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