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Commons People

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Welcome to Commons People, the podcast that makes politics easy. Every week, our resident politics writers and Westminster regulars – Kevin Schofield and Kate Nicholson – unpack the week's biggest story in a way that even the most politically dense can understand. Join us for straightforward, up-to-date and in-depth commentary on British politics from people in the know! From HuffPost UK. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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#67 - a strong and stable podcast for a strong and stable election 27.04.2017 28:49

HuffPost UK politics team take a look at the first week on the campaign trail. So far, the conservatives seem to be hammering home their message but will Boris be different? Meanwhile Labour go hard on policy while the "progressive alliance" takes shape. #politics #conservatives #theresa may #jeremy corbyn #housing #progressive alliance #general election 2017 #ge2017 Hosted on Acast. See...

#66 - It's Been A Really Long Time Since We Had To Vote On Something 20.04.2017 24:31

The HuffPost UK politics team return from a well-deserved break, only to be thrown in the deep end by Theresa May and her snap election. Well, it's been at least 10 minutes since we last voted on something. #theresa may #election2017 #election #vote #labour #jeremy corbyn #lib dems #conservatives #brexit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#65 - EU Go That Way, We'll go This Way 30.03.2017 33:14

The HuffPost UK politics team take a look at the week in Westminster, which this week was dominated by Theresa May writing a letter. But what a letter. Yes, it's every "remoaner's" nightmare as Article 50 was invoked by the PM. Elsewhere, G4S might have not being doing its job properly, Nigel Farage was happy as Larry and talking World Wars. What a week. #Article 50 #Nigel Farage...

#64 - A Dark Day For Westminster 23.03.2017 19:04

The week in Westminster was overshadowed by events on 22/3, when an attacker drove a car at pedestrians on Westminster Bridge before attempting to gain access to the Palace of Westminster. Owen Bennett steers tries to make sense of the day, talking to others about their experiences. #westminster #westminster attacks #politics #theresa may #uk parliament #terrorism Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

#63 - IndyRef 2: This Time It's Personal 16.03.2017 33:55

The HuffPost UK politics team try to get their heads round a bewildering week in Westminster. Philip Hammond was forced to back down over NI, not that Jeremy Corbyn could make it pay. Meanwhile, Nicola Sturgeon threatened to out-referendum Theresa May as David Davis announced that the details haven't really been looked at over Brexit. #theresa may #indy referendum #nicola sturgeon #scotland #S...

#62 - The Budget Ain't A Budging 09.03.2017 32:58

The HuffPost UK politics team take a look at the week in Westminster, which this week was filled with the fallout of Philip Hammond's budget and his National Insurance changes for self-employed workers. What are the implications for brexit and Britain in general? #Budget #philip hammond #theresa may #brexit #lord hesletine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Commons People Live: Jess Phillips 09.03.2017 34:11

Labour's Jess Phillips sat down with HuffPost UK's Owen Bennett for a special Commons People Live. She discussed Brexit, working in an anti-brexit constituency and whether she'd run to be Labour leader if the opportunity came. #Jess Phillips #Labour #Commons #brexit #article50 #jeremycorbyn #vote Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#61 - It's All Gone Peer-shaped 02.03.2017 33:39

The HuffPost UK Politics team takes a look at the week in Westminster. This week, Brexit hit the rocks when the motion to trigger Article 50 hit the House of Lords, Nigel Farage gets angsty about not being the anti-elitist elitist and Matt Forde gives an insight into getting up and personal with Alan Johnson. #Alan Johnson #Brexit #article 50 #House of Lords Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy...

#60 - If you tolerate this, then your NHS will be next 23.02.2017 37:14

The HuffPost UK politics team are down one this week but carry on regardless. Much like a by-elections. This week, the NHS becomes a political tool. Again. Tony Blair makes a visit and schools funding makes a noise. #tony blair #theresa may #copeland #labour #conservatives Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#59 - It's The Cover-up That Gets You 16.02.2017 35:19

The HuffPost Politics team look at Paul Nuttall's past, the Conservatives' future and Donald Trump's present. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#58 - Protest Votes Are So Passe 09.02.2017 35:51

The HuffPost UK Politics team take a look at the week in Westminster which this week saw everyone talk about...Brexit! Clive Lewis had enough and wore a suit to say farewell to the shadow cabinet while it all left Diane Abbott with a sore head. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#57 - The "White Paper" Isn't Their Greatest Album 02.02.2017 32:24

HuffPost UK Politics return from a jaunt across the Atlantic Ocean, where Theresa May tried to be BFFs with Donald Trump. Back home Jeremy Corbyn worked within the system, to mixed results, as the vote on Article 50 hit the Commons. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#56 - Theresa May's Torturous Adventure 26.01.2017 27:52

This week Westminster heads stateside as PM Theresa May goes to meet Mr Trump in Washington DC. Will his views on torture end our torturous use of "the special relationship"? Elsewhere Brexit proves to be Labour's woe as everyone has an opinion and a fact. #brexit #donald trump #labour #theresa may #trump #special relationship Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more informati...

#55 The Hard Reality laid out 19.01.2017 32:14

The HuffPost UK Politics team, sans Ned Simons, delve into the week in Westminster where Theresa May broke her omerta on what sort of Brexit we're having, Nick Clegg said the opposite and Jeremy Corbyn said one thing and looked the other way. #Theresa May #Brexit #Jeremy Corbyn #EU #Nick Clegg Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#54 New Year, New Corbyn, Same Brexit 12.01.2017 32:37

The HuffPost UK Politics team return for 2017 with jingles! And a look at the world of Westminster, which this week saw the NHS in crisis, Jeremy Corbyn getting rather confused by his own proposal and Brexit continuing to dominate the thoughts and hearts of the politicians everywhere. #jeremy corbyn #brexit #politics #NHS #theresa may Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#53 - Do They Know It's Brexit Time At All 15.12.2016 29:36

The HuffPost UK Politics team take a swipe at the week in Westminster. This week, Boris Johnson unleashes his latest gaffe, talking lederhosen instead of sanctions against the Syrian regime. Everyone is still talking about Brexit but all sound exactly the same i.e. they're not sure how it'll work and there's a quiz of the year in news. Merry Christmas all! Hosted on Acast. See acast.co...

#52 Time Magazine's Person of the Year Is... 08.12.2016 24:13

The politics team try to work out whether this week's Commons Brexit vote actually means anything and if it does, what happens next? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#51 A Collective "Meh" 01.12.2016 26:15

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#50 Stop! Hammond Time 01.12.2016 27:31

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#49 You're Spoiling Us, Mr Ambassador! 17.11.2016 22:39

The Common People discusses the new world political order, discussing the fallout of the leaked Brexit memos and President-elect Donald Trumps new friendship with Nigel Farage and what this means for Britain special relationship with the US. Finishing off with our signature pop quiz. #Donald Trump #Nigel Farage #Theresa May #Jeremy Corbyn #US Presidential Election result #Ambassador #Brexit #Polit...

#48 Top Trumps 10.11.2016 18:52

The HuffPost UK politics team tackle the week's news, which was rather trumped by the election result in America. Britain tried to remain tactful, wondering whether Brexit unleashed this torrent of populism. #Donald Trump #Brexit #US Elections #elections 2016 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#47 C'mon Sheeple 03.11.2016 20:09

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#46 The Heath Row 27.10.2016 30:53

The HuffPost UK politics team discuss the reactions to the announcement of the runway at Heathrow airport, including Zac Goldsmith's reaction in parliament, Jeremy Corbyn's quoting Baldrick at PMQs and Emily Thornberry discussing Yemen. #Heathrow #Zac Goldsmith #PMQs #politics #Jeremy Corbyn #Baldrick #Emily Thornberry #Yemen #politics #By Election #Brexit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

#45 Having Your Cake and Eating It Is Tough Going 21.10.2016 17:59

The HuffPost UK Politics team discuss the week in Westminster (and Vegas this week). In Britain, the choice between hard and soft Brexit continues to rumble on, with the position of Theresa May coming no clearer as to which way she'll go. A similar theme developed over the lack of Heathrow development as a third runway decision is rumoured to be near take off. Meanwhile in the US, Trump and Cl...

#44 Sound As-A-Quickly-Devalued Pound 13.10.2016 25:49

The HuffPost UK Politics team take a look at the week in Westminster. As the parties return from their conference fun, the new world order takes shape. Brexit is throwing up all manner of problems for both parties but it's Corbyn unexpectedly on the sure-footing as Theresa May's battles mount on every front. Meanwhile, Boris is being, well, Boris as he settles in as Foreign Secretary. #The...