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Politics Inside Out

Gloria De Piero and Jonathan Ashworth
Politics Inside Out
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  • Politics Inside Out

    How to be effective in opposition? with Mims Davies MP

    09/04/2026 | 37 mins.
    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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    This episode is sponsored by Woburn Partners, the strategic communications agency. If your company wants to campaign for change drop them an email at [email protected]
    Production support and Mixing by Adrian Bradley
    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
  • Politics Inside Out

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

    02/04/2026 | 29 mins.
    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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    This episode is sponsored by Woburn Partners, the strategic communications agency. If your company wants to campaign for change drop them an email at [email protected]
    Production support and Mixing by Adrian Bradley
    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
  • Politics Inside Out

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

    26/03/2026 | 37 mins.
    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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    This episode is sponsored by Woburn Partners, the strategic communications agency. If your company wants to campaign for change drop them an email at [email protected]
    Production support and Mixing by Adrian Bradley
    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
  • Politics Inside Out

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

    19/03/2026 | 37 mins.
    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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    This episode is sponsored by Woburn Partners, the strategic communications agency. If your company wants to campaign for change drop them an email at [email protected]
    Production support and Mixing by Adrian Bradley
    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
  • Politics Inside Out

    Is Parliament a woman friendly place? With Sarah Owen MP

    12/03/2026 | 35 mins.
    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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    This episode is sponsored by Woburn Partners, the strategic communications agency. If your company wants to campaign for change drop them an email at [email protected]
    Production support and Mixing by Adrian Bradley
    Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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About Politics Inside Out

Politics Inside Out lifts the lid on how Westminster really works by talking to the people who work there. It is presented by Gloria De Piero and Jonathan Ashworth, lifelong friends who became Labour insiders and senior MPs. They reflect on what they learned in politics and talk to a different guest each week about what it is really like to hold high office, deal with a media scandal or break the whip.Brought to you in association with Woburn Partners, the strategic communications agency.593950 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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