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The Exit Interviews: Henry Smith
As the 100th MP announces they are leaving the Commons at the election, Matt continues his series of interviews finding out what they've learned and …
1 year, 10 months ago
How Parties Waste Money In Elections
How much do parties spend on "big data", and how much do they still rely on old-fashioned leaflets through the door?
Matt finds out how they're planni…
1 year, 10 months ago
When Were The Good Old Days?
Politicians always tell us the future looks bright, but a new YouGov survey shows that most people are wistful for the good old days. Exactly when yo…
1 year, 11 months ago
Classic PMQs Unpacked: He Was The Future Once
Matt Chorley, Patrick Maguire and Andrew Gimson give the "Unpacked" treatment to a classic PMQs, with Tony Blair and David Cameron going head-to-head…
1 year, 11 months ago
Why Politics Isn't A Family Affair
Is it possible to have a happy family life and be a Member of Parliament? Matt speaks to MPs and their family members to find out about the pressures…
1 year, 11 months ago
The Exit Interviews: Paul Scully
Matt sits down with MPs leaving Parliament at the next election to find out about their highs and lows, their best and worst bosses, and the lessons …
1 year, 11 months ago
Border Politics
Patrick Maguire is joined by John Elledge to discuss the borders that explain world politics - from London's Ulez to the edge of space.
PLUS: Columni…
1 year, 11 months ago
The Handover of Power
If polls are to be believed, the UK could be governed by a new political party before the end of the year - one that hasn't been in power for 14 year…
1 year, 11 months ago
Classic PMQs Unpacked: Just Another Relaunch
Patrick Maguire and Tim Shipman give the "Unpacked" treatment to a classic PMQs, with Tony Blair and William Hague going head-to-head in July 2000 ov…
1 year, 11 months ago
Should The Left Leave Labour?
As prominent Jeremy Corbyn allies and hundreds of councillors quit the Labour, Patrick Maguire asks how Keir Starmer pushed them to the fringes and w…
1 year, 11 months ago