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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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Ratings & Reviews
4.9 stars from 53 ratings
Excellent parliamentary insights
Analysis and insights into the work of Parliament you won’t find elsewhere!
JonathanBXL via Apple Podcasts · Great Britain · 11/17/24
A keeper
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!
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
Recent Episodes
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Published 11/15/24
Published 11/15/24
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Published 11/12/24
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