Pod’s Own Country: The Yorkshire Post’s Political Podcast

Pod’s Own Country: The Yorkshire Post’s Political Podcast

All eyes are on Yorkshire to see who will win the race to Number 10. Pod's Own Country is back with a new series 'Battleground Yorkshire'. Join The Yorkshire Post’s Westminster Correspondent, Mason Boycott-Owen as he travels the length and breadth of the region visiting the key seats that could spell disaster or delight for the main parties come election day 2024. From Barnsley to Bridlington and Sheffield to Selby to, 12 battleground seats will be explored in 12 weeks, dissecting the big issues that shape the regions future.

Episodes

Selby: North Yorkshire's Canary in the Coal Mine

May 14, 2024 • 35 mins
The Yorkshire Post’s Westminster Correspondent Mason Boycott-Owen profiles 12 constituencies in 12 weeks to find the stories behind the polls and dissect the big issues facing voters, in a new Battleground Yorkshire series. For our eight seat of Selby, Mason speaks to the Labour MP Keir Mather about how his party can build on the successes of his by-election win and this month’s North Yorkshire mayoral victory. This week’s spotli...
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Bradford West: Dealing with Conflict in Yorkshire’s International City

April 25, 2024 • 36 mins
The Yorkshire Post’s Westminster Correspondent Mason Boycott-Owen profiles 12 constituencies in 12 weeks to find the stories behind the polls and dissect the big issues facing voters, in a new Battleground Yorkshire series. For our sixth seat of Bradford West, Mason speaks to the Labour MP Naz Shah about how she beat George Galloway and how she hopes to keep her seat supporting Labour. This week’s spotlight issue unpacks what Musli...
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Bridlington and The Wolds: The Grey Vote

April 18, 2024 • 34 mins
The Yorkshire Post’s Westminster Correspondent Mason Boycott-Owen profiles 12 constituencies in 12 weeks to find the stories behind the polls and dissect the big issues facing voters, in a new Battleground Yorkshire series. For our fifth seat of Bridlington and The Wolds, Mason speaks to Charlie Dewhirst, the Tory candidate for the seat who could be one of a handful of Conservatives left to shape the party after the next election. ...
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Leeds Central and Headingley: The Kids Are Not Alright

April 11, 2024 • 45 mins
The Yorkshire Post’s Westminster Correspondent Mason Boycott-Owen profiles 12 constituencies in 12 weeks to find the stories behind the polls and dissect the big issues facing voters, in a new Battleground Yorkshire series. For our fourth seat of Leeds Central and Headingley, Mason speaks to Labour MP Alex Sobel and Ruby Ruby Herbert from Labour Students about whether projected Labour supermajority of young people has any issues w...
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Thirsk and Malton - Labour's biggest test

April 4, 2024 • 34 mins
The Yorkshire Post’s Westminster Correspondent Mason Boycott-Owen profiles 12 constituencies in 12 weeks to find the stories behind the polls and dissect the big issues facing voters, in a new Battleground Yorkshire series. For our third seat of Thirsk and Malton, Mason speaks to the local Tory MP Kevin Holinrake about whether he’s under threat and his Labour challenger Lisa Barnes on how she hopes to unseat him. This week’s big is...
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Barnsley South - The Sick Man of Yorkshire

March 28, 2024 • 38 mins
The Yorkshire Post’s Westminster Correspondent profiles 12 constituencies in 12 weeks to find the stories behind the polls and dissect the big issues facing voters, in a new Battleground Yorkshire series. For our second seat of Barnsley South, Mason Boycott-Owen speaks to the local Labour MP Steph Peacock and the Bard of Barnsley, Ian McMillan. This week’s big issue is health, with Barnsley South topping the table for the worst lev...
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York Outer - It’s for Girls

March 21, 2024 • 31 mins
The Yorkshire Post’s Westminster Correspondent profiles 12 constituencies in 12 weeks to find the stories behind the polls and dissect the big issues facing voters, in a new Battleground Yorkshire series. For our first seat of York Outer, Mason Boycott-Owen speaks to the local Tory MP, Julian Sturdy and his Labour challenger, Luke Charters. This week’s big issue is women voters, and he speaks to Dr Mary-Ann Stephenson to find out h...
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Polls point to Tory disaster: interviews with John Curtice and Luke Tryl

March 14, 2024 • 36 mins
Pod’s Own Country returns with a new series: Battleground Yorkshire. The Yorkshire Post’s Westminster Correspondent profiles 12 constituencies in 12 weeks to find the stories behind the polls and dissect the big issues facing voters. As he prepares to set off on his roadshow, Mason Boycott-Owen speaks to pollsters Sir John Curtice and Luke Tryl of More in Common, who paint a grim picture of the Tories’ chances at the next election ...
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The return of Pod's Own Country - Battleground Yorkshire

March 8, 2024 • 2 mins
All eyes are on Yorkshire to see who will win the race to Number 10. Pod's Own Country is back with a new series 'Battleground Yorkshire'. Join The Yorkshire Post’s Westminster Correspondent, Mason Boycott-Owen as he travels the length and breadth of the region visiting the key seats that could spell disaster or delight for the main parties come election day 2024. From Barnsley to Bridlington and Sheffield to Selby to, 12 battlegro...
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101: Caitlin Doherty speaks to Dan Jarvis

May 21, 2022 • 34 mins
Dan Jarvis reflects on his time as South Yorkshire mayor and discusses his future political ambitions with The Yorkshire Post's Westminster Correspondent Caitlin Doherty. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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100: Chris Burn speaks to Robin Scott, the new managing director of Welcome to Yorkshire

May 6, 2022 • 51 mins
Businessman Robin Scott explains to Chris Burn why he has purchased the assets of Welcome to Yorkshire and what he plans to do with them. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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99: Chris Burn speaks to Jonathan Ashworth, Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary, in Sheffield

April 8, 2022 • 32 mins
Shadow Work and Pensions Secretary Jonathan Ashworth discusses the financial challenges facing older people, his anger at Rishi Sunak and his own experiences of poverty during a visit to Sheffield. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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98: Chris Burn speaks to Bex Whyman, Green Party candidate for South Yorkshire mayor

April 1, 2022 • 25 mins
The Yorkshire Post political editor Chris Burn speaks to Bex Whyman, Green Party candidate for South Yorkshire mayor. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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97: Chris Burn talks to Baroness Kath Pinnock about the prepayment meter 'scandal'

March 25, 2022 • 18 mins
Liberal Democrat peer and former Kirklees Council leader Kath Pinnock tells Chris Burn why she is so concerned about prepayment meter customers as energy bills rocket. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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96: Chris Burn talks to Labour's South Yorkshire mayoral candidate Oliver Coppard

February 25, 2022 • 33 mins
Oliver Coppard discusses what he learnt from his election battle with Nick Clegg, leading the Remain campaign in Yorkshire and addressing anti-semitism problems in Labour. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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95: Chris Burn talks to Lord Patrick McLoughlin, the new chairman of Transport for the North

February 18, 2022 • 34 mins
On this week's episode of Pod's Own Country Chris Burn talks to Lord Patrick McLoughlin, the newly appointed chairman of Transport for the North. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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94: Caitlin Doherty talks to Shadow Levelling Up Secretary Lisa Nandy

February 11, 2022 • 29 mins
Westminster Correspondent Caitlin Doherty talks to Shadow Levelling Up Secretary Lisa Nandy about her route into politics, and what needs to be done to reduce regional inequalities across the UK Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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93: Chris Burn talks to Tim Farron about second home ownership

January 21, 2022 • 34 mins
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92: Caitlin talks to Ryan Stephenson and Discusses Boris Johnson with Chris Burn

January 14, 2022 • 42 mins
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91: Caitlin Doherty talks to former Shadow Chancellor Ed Balls

January 7, 2022 • 45 mins
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