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How To Punish Politicians
Matt is joined by the Parliamentary Commissioner for Standards Daniel Greenberg, the man in charge of investigating politicians behaviour. He discuss…
2 years, 11 months ago
Are The Greens Missing Their Moment?
With the climate at the top of the news agenda, why isn't the Green Party doing better? Matt asks Siân Berry if she can hold the party's only parliam…
2 years, 11 months ago
When Will Sunak Call An Election?
Should Rishi Sunak go early like Boris Johnson, or cling on until the bitter end like John Major? Matt considers the merits of an early or a late gen…
2 years, 11 months ago
What Do The By-Elections Mean?
After the Conservatives suffered two by-election defeats but were spared the embarrassment of a whitewash, Matt explores what it means for Sunak and …
2 years, 11 months ago
MPs On Holiday: What Not To Do
As MPs leave Westminster for the summer recess, Matt brings you his guide to the dos and don'ts of taking some time away from politics. He talks abou…
3 years ago
PMQs Unpacked: The A Team Is Back
The deputies have gone, and Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer are back at PMQs for their last outing before the summer recess. Matt pauses and unpacks the…
3 years ago
How Do You Fix The Met Police?
Metropolitan Police Commissioner Sir Mark Rowley joins Matt to talk about his plan to overhaul Britain's largest force, warning it will be a 'bumpy j…
3 years ago
Death & Taxes
When George Osborne promised to scrap inheritance tax on the family home in 2007, it was credited with deterring Gordon Brown from holding a snap ele…
3 years ago
Radio, Religion And Brass Bands
Matt looks at a boom in hyper-local community radio, including the station bringing you the sounds of a hedge for eight hours.
Plus: Columnists James …
3 years ago
Is Your Council Going Bust?
If your town hall isn't already in trouble, it could be soon. Local authorities around the country are taking drastic action to balance the books, wi…
3 years ago