Acting Prime Minister this week is LGBT+ campaigner Jayne Ozanne. The former government adviser opened up about what it was like to go through years of conversion therapy. From exorcisms to hospitalisation and even thoughts of suicide, Jayne explains why she hasn't stopped campaigning to get it banned. Ms Ozanne also tells podcast host Paul Brand why the government needs to do more to stop spiritual abuse and address the dark side of religion. You can get all episodes of Acting Prime Minister in...
May 13, 2021•35 min
Acting Prime Minister this week is Labour's Shadow Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Rachel Reeves. The frontbencher, who's been leading Labour's charge against Tory lobbying, admits her party would not get a majority if there was an election tomorrow. She explains what Labour needs to do to get in front and why she thinks her party is still behind the Tories. Ms Reeves also tells podcast host Paul Brand how she was inspired to enter politics, her route to the frontbench, her return to the b...
Apr 22, 2021•32 min
Pimlico Plumbers owner Charlie Mullins is this week's Acting Prime Minister. He talks to podcast host Paul Brand about why he wants vaccine passports, who he'd sack from the cabinet and why he wants young people to rediscover apprenticeships. He also speaks about his admiration for Margaret Thatcher and why her leadership helped inspire him to become the owner of London's largest independent plumbing company. Remember to like, subscribe, and rate us five stars.
Mar 25, 2021•30 min
Labour's Nick Thomas-Symonds is this week's Acting Prime Minister. He talks to podcast host Paul Brand about how early conversations with his grandma first inspired him to get into politics. He also speaks about his desire to emulate the ambitions of his political heroes Aneurin Bevan, Clement Attlee and Michael Foot. Labour'r rising star also talks about aiming to become the next home secretary. Remember to like, subscribe, and rate us five stars.
Mar 11, 2021•30 min
Former home secretary Amber Rudd is Acting Prime Minister in this week's podcast episode. She tells host Paul Brand why she thinks the government should not proceed with instating a 'free speech champion'. Why she's sad about the way the Tory Party has changed since she left, and why she'd fire all the men in government and have an all female Cabinet. Remember to like, subscribe and rate us five stars.
Feb 24, 2021•31 min
Jill Nalder, the real-life inspiration for character Jill on hit TV show It's A Sin, has opened up to the Acting Prime Minister podcast about what it was really like losing up to 10 friends to AIDS friends to in the 1980s. Ms Nalder was also asked how she thinks Prime Minister Boris Johnson would have handled the Aids epidemic compared to former Tory PM Margaret Thatcher. Remember to like, subscribe, and rate us five stars!
Feb 10, 2021•32 min
Acting Prime Minister this is Bim Afolami, Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Work and Pensions Secretary. In a wide ranging interview, podcast host Paul Brand and Bim discuss the Black Lives Matter movement, the coronavirus pandemic, how to improve Universal Credit and how Donald Trump 'trashed' democracy. Remember to like, subscribe and rate us five stars!
Jan 27, 2021•35 min
Former minister Tracey Crouch opens up to the Acting Prime Minister podcast about what it's been like having cancer treatment during the coronavirus pandemic. She also chats to podcast host Paul Brand about why elite sports should be allowed during lockdown, why she's coming off Twitter and much more. You can listen to, and watch, new episodes of the Acting Prime Minister podcast each week - find us on all podcast platforms. Remember to like, subscribe and rate us five stars....
Jan 12, 2021•28 min
Labour's shadow foreign secretary is the latest guest on Acting Prime Minister. The former leadership contender talks to us about Jeremy Corbyn, Keir Starmer, Brexit and what went wrong at the 2019 general election. You can listen to episodes on the podcast on all good platforms. Remember to like, subscribe, and rate us five stars!
Dec 10, 2020•35 min
Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross on keeping Scotland in the UK and his love for Atomic Kitten. Acting Prime Minster this week is Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross. He chats to us about why positivity is key for uniting the union, how judging cattle helps him keep in touch with his farming background and why he loves Atomic Kitten. Remember to like, subscribe, and rate us five stars!
Dec 04, 2020•28 min
Former prime ministerial candidate Rory Stewart has said the coronavirus pandemic could cost Boris Johnson his premiership, because grasping detail is his "greatest weakness". He also chats to podcast host about uniting the UK, cutting the foreign aid budget, and reveals whether he would return to British politics. Remember to like, subscribe, and rate us five stars!
Nov 27, 2020•36 min
Louise Haigh on Jeremy Corbyn’s 'appalling' behaviour and uniting the union Acting Prime Minister this week is Shadow Northern Ireland Secretary Louise Haigh. She chats to us about her regret over nominating Jeremy Corbyn to be leader, how he compares with Keir Starmer and how she would ensure the United Kingdom stays together. Remember to like, subscribe, and rate us five stars!
Nov 20, 2020•32 min
Actor Laurence Fox is launching his own political movement - the Reclaim Party - so what would he do if he was actually in power? He tells the ITV News podcast Acting Prime Minister why he's launched the party and what he wants to achieve. The actor-turned-politician, who has sparked controversy with some of his comments, talks to ITV News Political Correspondent Paul Brand through his journey from school, to starring in TV drama series Lewis, to his infamous Question Time appearance and becomin...
Nov 12, 2020•30 min
Leader of the Liberal Democrats Ed Davey is the latest guest on Acting Prime Minister. The MP speaks to us about his life as a carer, first for his mum, then his grandmother, then his young son. He also talks about his task as Lib Dem leader, to win seats in the next general election and to restore the party's reputation. Remember to like, subscribe and rate us five stars!
Oct 23, 2020•33 min
This week's Acting Prime Minister guest is Caroline Nokes. The former minister tells the podcast she believes Boris Johnson may live to regret his decision to ignore scientific advice on a circuit breaker lockdown. She also explains what made her a Tory and what it was like to learn on Twitter how the prime minister had sacked her from government. Remember to like, subscribe and rate us five stars!
Oct 14, 2020•40 min
This week's guest on Acting Prime Minister is Steve Baker. The Brexit-supporting Tory MP speaks to Paul Brand about coronavirus, Boris Johnson and much more. Remember to like, subscribe and rate us five stars!
Oct 07, 2020•38 min
This week's guest is Great British Bake Off judge Prue Leith. In a wide ranging interview, Prue spoke about her political persuasion, how she wished she'd gone into politics herself and the laws she would change if she had the chance. Remember to like, subscribe and rate us five stars!
Sep 30, 2020•30 min
This week's guest is the Labour's shadow chancellor, Anneliese Dodds. She spoke to Paul about the economy, Labour's new leadership and dealing with the coronavirus crisis while being a mother to two children. All episodes of Acting Prime Minister are also available to audio-only on any podcast platform. Remember to like, subscribe and rate us five stars!
Sep 25, 2020•33 min
This week's guest is the First Minister of Wales, Mark Drakeford. He spoke to Paul about dealing with the coronavirus crisis, how its raised his profile and how it's given some in Westminster a crash course in devolution. He also reveals how 'frustrating' it's been dealing with Boris Johnson's government during the pandemic. All episodes of Acting Prime Minister are also available to audio-only on any podcast platform. Remember to like, subscribe and rate us five stars!...
Sep 17, 2020•34 min
This week's guest on Acting Prime Minister is former shadow home secretary Diane Abbott. The representative for Hackney North, who was the first black woman to be elected an MP, opens up to podcast presenter Paul Brand about how it feels to be on the receiving end of harsh social media abuse. Remember to like, subscribe, and rate us five stars.
Sep 09, 2020•26 min
🚨The Acting Prime Minister podcast is back🚨 Paul Brand's guest this week is former health secretary Jeremy Hunt. The former health secretary criticises the number of government U-turns and offers his solution to the coronavirus pandemic. Remember to like, subscribe and rate us five stars!
Sep 02, 2020•31 min
An MP self-isolating over coronavirus has revealed to the Acting Prime Minister podcast what it's like to be in quarantine with Covid-19 symptoms.William Wragg, one of several MPs self-isolating over fears of spreading the deadly virus, told podcast host Paul Brand the worst symptom he's experiencing is "night sweats".Listen to the full episode to find out what it's like to be in self-isolation, and of course, we ask him all the usual Acting Prime Minister questions.
Mar 18, 2020•26 min
A British champion boxer - who was stabbed as a teenager - has revealed to ITV News podcast Acting Prime Minister how he thinks the government could tackle knife crime.Richard Riakporhe, who says he'd been mixing with the "wrong" people when he was...
Mar 11, 2020•28 min
Nadia Whittome talks about the "whirlwind" that saw her elected as a 23-year-old MP, just weeks after failing to secure a temporary Christmas job.
Mar 04, 2020•26 min
In a rare, revealing and candid long-length interview, Labour deputy leadership candidate Angela Rayner opens up on a wide range of topics.
Feb 24, 2020•41 min
Veteran Tory Ken Clarke opens up to Paul Brand on a wide range of subjects, including the BBC, Boris Johnson and Dominic Cummings.
Feb 19, 2020•41 min
In this week's episode, we're joined by political satirist Andy Parsons - a panellist on Have I Got News for You and Mock The Week who is currently touring the country with his show "Healing the Nation". He tells ITV News Political Correspondent Paul...
Feb 12, 2020•27 min
Ms Moran also spoke about her decision to come out as pansexual, which Cabinet ministers she'd kick out, and her unusual upbringing.
Feb 05, 2020•35 min
The Europhile MP also spoke about his role as shadow Brexit secretary, how he'll mark the UK leaving the EU and where he'll take the Labour Party if he becomes its leader.
Jan 29, 2020•27 min
Veteran Tory MP is one of Parliament's most colourful politicians, with his life's journey and personality perfectly matching his eccentric style.
Jan 22, 2020•29 min
