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Marie is one of Labour's rising stars of the 2024 intake and was recently awarded 'Parliamentarian of the Year' by The Spectator. 

It's easy to see why. She is a formidable campaigner and has had to overcome various barriers in her life in order to succeed.

An immense talent, Marie could easily have ended up in law or broadcasting, but politics was too strong a pull.

Although there is one particular TV show she'd love...

This is PHENOMENAL.

Jack was First Minister of Scotland 2001-2007. It was a tumultuous global time and he found himself at the centre of it at the Gleneagles summit.

His stories about George W. Bush and Vladimir Putin are incredible.

But there's loads more in this. Jack became the leader of a local authority at just 29. He'd joined the SNP at 16, but became a Labour member at 19. It would change the course of his life and ...

Well this is about way more than politics...

Bethany is one of the stars of the Politico Playbook morning email. It's the must-read morning briefing which mixes top-level political analysis with plenty of juicy gossip.

We talk about gossip, why it's important and how to get it... but we also talk about health and the importance of patients really pushing for themselves.

Bethany has had a number of health issues, including ...

Harriet is a rare thing: a new Conservative MP who won her seat at the last election. In Scotland. 

She's already been made a whip.

So how come she's rising so fast and what's it like entering the Commons when your party has suffered a historic defeat?

And how has living in rural communities shaped her particular brand of conservatism?

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This is a powerful lesson in campaigning, pragmatism and processing grief. 

Rosamund's daughter Ella died in 2013 at the age of nine. She is still the only person ever in the UK to have air pollution registered as a cause of death. 

Since then, Rosamund has been a relentless campaigner for improving air quality. She has helped change policy here in the UK and has a legion of international admirers that includes ...

Amy has led an extraordinary life and she's still only in her 30s.

While the SNP MP for East Dunbartonshire she suffered a brain hemorrhage. As she recovered, she had to battle the arcane rules of the House of Commons in order to speak and vote on behalf of her constituents. 

Having narrowly beaten Jo Swinson in 2019, Amy then lost the seat in 2024. So what's life like outside of politics? And what does the future hold f...

Bridget is one of the biggest stars of the Labour government. As well as being Education Secretary, she is standing to be Labour's Deputy Leader.

It's the first major test of members' opinion since Labour came into office. 

She's led a fascinating life. Growing up in poverty, but making it to Oxford via Byker Grove. 

So what drives her, what changes is she making to our schools and who does she prefer... Oasis or...

Star of GB News (and many other places), Tom outlines his libertarianism as well as giving an engaging analysis about the problems facing the Tories, Reform and the government.

Tom is one of the most prominent broadcasters on the right and he's only 29. So why did he get involved so young and what's the secret of his success?

This is a fascinating analysis of the problems we face as a country from a libertarian/right pers...

Tom Tugendhat Returns. Again!

Friend of the show Tom Tugendhat returns to give us the perspective from the Tory backbenches.

Why are so many Tories defecting to Reform?

How worried is he about the Tommy Robinson march?

Is he still addicted to Haribo?

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Lindsay Hoyle - REPLAY

The charismatic Speaker of the House was on cracking form back in 2022.

He shows how you can make the Commons function more effectively without sacrificing its unique atmosphere. One episode with Lindsay really isn't enough, you'll be left wanting so many more stories from him. His tale about taking Nancy Pelosi to Coronation Street is one of the best you'll ever hear. Grab a crumpet and wash it down with a pin...

Mark Pougatch

One of our most gifted sports broadcasters is also a massive politics nerd. Mark's usually seen anchoring ITV's coverage of England games. 

But should we keep politics out of sport? Is that even possible? In this hugely entertaining and insightful interview Mark indulges his twin passions: politics and sport and explains what they can learn from each other. This is great fun. SUBSCRIBE to Mark's...

Kirsty Wark - LIVE

Newsnight star. Late Show legend. Celebrity Masterchef contestant...

Kirsty Wark is a gifted broadcaster and is at her charismatic and hilarious best in front of a live Edinburgh audience. 

She shares stories from her phenomenal career and gives her take on the state of British and Scottish politics, as well as her experience with Gregg Wallace. This is a corker. 

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Sadiq Khan - LIVE

The Mayor of London is on top form in this special episode recorded at the Edinburgh Festival. 

What's his analysis of Labour's first year in power?

Will Sadiq and Trump meet during the State Visit?

If so, where in London will Sadiq take him..?

SEE Matt's brand new stand-up tour 'Defying Calamity' across the UK:

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January

28 Birmingham Glee Club

29 Dork...

Joanna Cherry - LIVE

This is a corker. 

Joanna Cherry doesn't hold back on what it was like to be inside the SNP, but outside the Sturgeon clique. 

Following the publication of the former First Minister's memoir, Joanna gives a comprehensive analysis of the failings of the last few years. 

This is absolutely compelling from the very first second.

Oh, and it also includes some quality music chat. 

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Ian Murray - LIVE

This is an absolute hoot.

For years Ian Murray was the only Labour MP in Scotland. Now he's in the Cabinet as Secretary of State. 

He takes us inside Labour's first year and tells some cracking stories along the way including meeting Donald Trump off his plane when he recently visited Turnberry.

It's a classic. 

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13 August: Joanna Cherry

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James Cleverly - REPLAY

James Cleverly is back on the Conservative Party Frontbench.

Back in 2018 he'd just been made Deputy Chairman of the Tory Party.

He's on top form in this riotous hour.  

He would go on to be, among other things, Home Secretary and Foreign Secretary, before standing for the leadership in 2024. 

Hear where it all began...

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Ed Miliband - REPLAY

Ed Miliband is one of the most powerful politicians in the country.

But in 2018 he was in a very different place.

Three years after his emotional resignation as leader, he was rebuilding his political career in the middle of the Corbyn era. 

This is a fascinating interview from The Political Party back catalogue. 

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Oliver Coppard

Oliver has been the Labour Mayor for South Yorkshire since 2022. It's an area at the centre of many of our biggest political discussions. 

Health is his big priority, but does he have the powers he needs to create real change and how would he measure it?

This is an entertaining, engaging hour with a young politician whose Jewish heritage has meant he's not always had the easiest relationship with his own party....

Michael Gove - LIVE

One of the most transformational and impactful Cabinet ministers of recent years is on top form as he reminisces about his biggest moments. 

What was going through his mind at that press conference the morning after the Brexit referendum?

How did Boris react when he changed his mind about backing him?

How did he end up throwing shapes in an Aberdeen nightclub?

Michael also gives his take on Reform and Nigel ...