OffTheCuth

So you want to be a SPAD? That single word conjures up images of late-night secret crisis meetings and red boxes. But what’s it really like to work there? Joe Tetlow, SPAD to former Home Secretary Sir James Cleverly, spills the beans.. #primeminister #spad #homeoffice #jamescleverly #leadership

Political commentator Tom Harris delivers a sharp postmortem on how Keir Starmer’s brief and troubled premiership has lead to the return of Andy Burnham following his stunning by-election victory in Makerfield to claim the premiership as his prize. #leadership #burnham #byelection #makerfield #keirstarmer #politicalanalysis #coronation #failure

In this video, Michael Winstanley, the Conservative candidate for the Makerfield By-Election, shares his bold opinions on the future of the constituency and directly challenges Andy Burnham and Labour’s record in Greater Manchester. From local issues like the high street, crime, transport and Andy Burnham’s leadership, Winstanley pulls no punches as he explains why he believes Makerfield deserves...

Listen to Baroness Morgan talk about how the Makerfield by-election will impact the PM's chances of holding onto power, and how this can't detract from issues like VAWG on trains being addressed

Listen to world famous mezzo soprano Svetlina Stoyanova talk about her journey into the world of opera, diva moments behind the stage and surprising facts about the life of an opera singer

With Labour’s poll numbers collapsing and backbench unrest growing, Keir Starmer took to the podium this morning to ask for another chance to prove himself. In this episode, Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon, who has been a Minister in 4 different departments including the Foreign Office, gives his verdict on whether or not he has done enough to stabilise his leadership — or if the damage is now irreversibl...

Speaking candidly about Labour’s mounting crises — from poor local election results to internal party unrest and policy missteps — Stewart comments on the future of the Prime Minister. With sharp analysis drawn from his years in Parliament, Stewart uses his experience to paint a picture of the future for the Labour party and the wider political landscape in the UK as a whole.

The former Conservative MP and battle-hardened ex-councillor delivers hard-hitting, no-spin truths on the 2026 local elections and the impact of the loss of faith in politicians locally and nationally

Listen to Rt Hon Mark Francois give the inside scoop regarding Brexit and the ERG, the importance of defending the nation, the Tory/LibDem coalition and what happens when you are a Member of the Whips Office when it's the State Opening of Parliament.

Listen to Tom Greeves, Speech writer to numerous top politicians including Boris Johnson, Liz Truss, Theresa May, Seb Coe and William Hague talk about his experiences of working with the top brass of UK politics.

In this episode, Sharon Hodgson MP, who has respresented Washington and Gateshead South since 2005 talks about her personal experience of working with people dealing with SSR and how this type of secret health battle must be dealt with at the highest level. NB This was recorded before Sharon's appointment as Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State in the Department for Health and Social Care on 3 M...

Listen to Clark Vasey, Director of Blue Collar Conservatism talk to Fiona Cuthbertson about how the Conservative party can attract blue collar workers to the cause, and whether or not Labour has lost their perceived "right" to their votes

https://www.youtube.com/live/BRrI79iStXU Retail crime steals more than products—it steals trust, safety, and value by turning everyday shopping into a higher-cost, higher-risk experience for everyone. Incidents of retail theft have now reached an all-time high of over 20 million, and there are over 400 incidents of violen ce and abuse against retail staff per day. And it is not a victimless crime....

Listen to Andrew Hawkins explain how crucial it is that polling remains balanced and reporting stays impartial — because once trusted sources like the BBC undermine that balance, public confidence in the entire process begins to collapse.

Another subject specific episode. OffTheCuth talks to the second best teacher in the UK (according to TES) talking about the need for literacy and how he is ensuring that those in Hartlepool, an area of high levels of deprivation, have the opportunities they need to succeed.

Listen to Dr Emmeline Taylor talk about the impact of retail crime, how it's escalated and what solutions are needed to reduce it.

Listen to how Irene Campbell MP is levering her experience as Chair of Women's Aid in North Ayrshire to lobby on the issue of VAWG on trains whilst ensuring that all her constituents get the support they need as the new MP for North Ayrshire and Arran.

Listen to Iain Watson delve behind the scenes of political journalism and how the worlds of politics and journalism come together to provide us with the new stories of the day.

Listen to Lionel, one of the true political masterminds of this generation talk give his first interview about his new book "The Lobbyist and talk about what it really means to be part of the lobbying world. BIOG: Lionel has worked in the both the House of Commons and Lords, in Conservative Central Office and as a lobbyist with a number of top public affairs agencies. A seasoned professional he ha...

Listen to Kat talk about how she is spreading the word through her inspirational TEDx talk on the importance of taking care of your mental health and the ways in which doing this can change your life. BIOG: A photographer, curator, mentor, author and speaker who looks to help people create safe spaces for people in order for them to address their mental health

Listen to Dave talk about the new Class 93's and how they will change the face of the industry as well as the most important issues that need to be addressed to ensure that rail nationalisation actually works. BIOG: Dave has over 30 year’s experience in the Rail industry, holding a number of Executive and Senior Management positions within both Train and Freight Operating Companies and Franchise B...

Listen to Baroness Morgan talk about the brutal nature of politics, the solutions she plans to put forward to halve VAWG on trains and the pub quiz question about her you will never get... BIOG: , Former Secretary of State for Education and DCMS, Baroness Coates is now a Conservative Member of the House of Lords

Listen to Charlie Dewhirst give the inside scoop on the Chancellor crying through PMQ's as he saw it in the Chamber as well as his take on the lack of political transparency from the Govt and what he's doing to tackle it BIOG: Charlie has been the MP for Bridlington and the Wolds since 2024. Before entering Parliament he was a councillor in both Hammersmith and Yorkshire and Deputy Leader of East...

In this interview Kirsty talks about what tools you need to be a good Chief Whip, what parts of Parliamentary procedure she would burn and the impact of the back bench revolts on the Labour Party. BIOG: Kirsty is the SNP MP for Aberdeen North and currently serves as the SNP Chief whip. She has previously been Spokesperson for the Treasury as well as the Cabinet Office. Her priorities include the c...

Listen to Colin lift the lid on the inner workings of World Strongest Man and what it's really like to take the journey to being an Olympian. BIOG: Colin is a British Sports Producer and Television Presenter. He is also a former Olympian, Finalist bin British Strongest Man and the co-founder of Giants Live