The Father of the House on whether he still wants the top job, the politics of discord and finding relaxation through jazz
Sep 27, 2019•42 min
The Labour MP on being the son of a party leader, the husband of a prime minister, a difficult encounter with the Russian police, and why his colleagues should back a Brexit deal
Sep 19, 2019•37 min
The Shadow Commons Leader on how a conversation with his grandfather sparked his political ambition and why Labour shouldn't turn its back on Leave voters
Sep 13, 2019•37 min
The rebel Tory MP on the experience of being purged, how the Conservative Party is changing, and why Jacob Rees-Mogg should sit up straight in the Commons
Sep 05, 2019•1 hr
The SNP's Westminster leader discusses strategy at PMQs, parliamentary manoeuvres over Brexit, and how to deal with a procedural fankle or a political stramash
Jul 26, 2019•37 min
The former Foreign Secretary on why he thinks Parliament will prevent a no-deal Brexit, the threat to the Union and why he has no desire to return to frontline politics
Jul 18, 2019•45 min
The longstanding campaigner for women's rights on why the next Labour leader and the next Commons Speaker must be women, her plans for a podcast, and why she now talks to Tories
Jul 11, 2019•33 min
The Chancellor on blocking a no-deal Brexit, spreading muck, the benefits of being dull, and the 'bizarre' feeling of finding himself on the far left of the Conservative party
Jul 05, 2019•41 min
The Liberal Democrat leadership contender on why liberalism has a future (despite President Putin's comments), his call for a government of national unity and why he wants his homework back from Ed Balls
Jun 28, 2019•42 min
The Brexit Secretary on his Lancastrian roots, the 'challenges' facing the new PM and his days as a scrum-half
Jun 21, 2019•39 min
The Deputy Prime Minister on doing PMQs, the Tory leadership battle and the dreaded 3am phone call, plus some Elizabethan history and a re-enactment of University Challenge
Jun 14, 2019•46 min
Nick reviews what contenders have said about their background and values on the Political Thinking podcast
Jun 07, 2019•35 min
The Foreign Secretary on his inner toughness, the biggest jolt he's received while in the cabinet, the genius of Japan, and how to have fun dancing the lambada - plus a taste test
May 31, 2019•36 min
The Environment Secretary on why he's running to be prime minister, how being adopted as a boy has influenced his thinking, and whether he can really be trusted.
May 26, 2019•48 min
The former Danish PM offers advice on life after office, dealing with populists and whether she wants to run the EU
May 23, 2019•44 min
The Labour MP on her mum's career advice, campaigning against payday lending and trying to avoid the Pythonesque giant foot of Brexit.
May 17, 2019•35 min
The Home Secretary explains how as a son of an immigrant bus driver he defied advice to become a banker and cabinet minister - but where will his ambitions take him next?
May 10, 2019•46 min
The new International Development Secretary on his pitch for the top job, the climate change 'emergency' and the joy of walking
May 03, 2019•41 min
The People's Vote campaigner on dealing with depression, admiring Bill Clinton's speaking style and why Labour will be 'marmalized' at the European elections unless it commits to a second referendum
Apr 26, 2019•54 min
The writer of Line of Duty and Bodyguard explains his approach to writing with authenticity about politics, the police and the NHS
Apr 18, 2019•44 min
The Conservative Eurosceptic MP on righteous anger, herding tigers, not surrendering and why he's a left wing free marketeer
Apr 12, 2019•45 min
The Attorney General on the 'difficult birth' of Brexit, talking to Corbyn and why 'April is the cruellest month'
Apr 04, 2019•44 min
A former Thatcherite with a record of gaffes, is he now usurping the role of prime minister or has he become a Mr. Fixit taking responsibility to tackle a national crisis?
Mar 29, 2019•41 min
The Business Secretary on why Theresa May's address to the nation 'wasn't a great success', finding common ground on Brexit and whether his name is actually Greg.
Mar 22, 2019•33 min
The former Cabinet Minister on deciding to back May's deal, ensuring a 'dignified' exit for the PM and her Liverpudlian roots.
Mar 15, 2019•45 min
The Defence Secretary on why the Prime Minister should go 'on and on', speaking plain Yorkshire and why he kept a tarantula.
Mar 08, 2019•42 min
The Defence Minister on escaping 'Carry On Brexit', Britain's place in the world and the personal impact of terrorism
Mar 01, 2019•43 min
The Independent MP on the trauma of leaving Labour, the stresses of facing anti-Semitism and the difficult process of forging a new political force
Feb 22, 2019•41 min
The Labour MP on why she dreamed of going to Skegness, the importance of listening to Leave voters and why her colleagues need to keep the faith.
Feb 15, 2019•43 min
The Shadow Health Secretary on coming to terms with his Dad's alcoholism, his fears over Brexit and why he's a Croslandite and not a Corbynite
Feb 08, 2019•42 min
