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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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#149 - A Shore Thing (with Caroline Flint MP) 14.02.2019 45:02

The HuffPost UK Politics team had a lunch time chat with MP Caroline Flint about how she thinks Parliament will vote for Theresa May's latest attempt to push the Brexit deal through. Meanwhile, Chris Grayling continues to confound expectations of competency and still remain in the cabinet. #Brexit #Theresa May #Caroline Flint #Conservatives #Labour #Britain #Chris Grayling Hosted on Acast. See...

#148 - Would No Deal Be "Hell"? (With Anand Menon) 07.02.2019 34:57

Theresa May battles on to deliver Brexit with Tusk hoping the promoters of it go to a "special place in hell", while Jeremy Corbyn offers May a way out. We're joined by Brexit expert and director of 'UK In A Changing Europe', Anand Menon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#147 - Pork Barrel Politics (With Alistair Carmichael & Maddy Thimont Jack) 31.01.2019 39:00

Theresa May scores a rare Brexit win, but how long can the fragile Tory truce last? Juncker holds firm on the withdrawal agreement and can Labour MPs offer a way forward? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#146 - A Stalking Horse (With James Cleverly MP) 24.01.2019 36:49

Theresa May's Brexit plan B is still plan A, delaying Article 50 to the end of 2019 and parliament progresses on proxy voting. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#145 - The Biggest Defeat In History (With Sarah Wollaston MP) 17.01.2019 28:48

Theresa May's Brexit deal vote is the largest defeat in history, but the Prime Minister carries on regardless. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#144 - Everyone Chooses Their Corner For Brexit 10.01.2019 30:49

Ned Simons and Paul Waugh are joined by Nikki De Costa, formerly of Number 10, and Anand Menon from UK in a changing Europe as the first week back in Parliament sees leaders of the various factions within government and opposition pick which corner to back themselves into before a momentous vote. #Brexit #Britain #Theresa May #Michael Gove #Jeremy Corbyn #commons Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/pr...

#143 - The 12 Days Of Austerity (With Anand Menon & Maddy Thimont Jack) 20.12.2018 26:42

The cabinet ministers have their own plan for Brexit and did Jeremy Corbyn call Theresa May a "stupid woman"? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#142 - Confidence In Theresa May (With George Freeman MP) 13.12.2018 21:02

The Conservative Party vote FOR Theresa May, but she won't be fighting the 2022 election as leader of the party. We're joined by George Freeman, Conservative MP. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#141 - Brigid Fowler Guides Us Through The Amendments 06.12.2018 39:21

Brigid Fowler, senior researcher at the Hansard Society, this week guides Paul Waugh through the amendments tabled on brexit and what all the permutations mean for the government, Theresa May and brexit itself. #Brexit #Britain #Theresa May #Amendments #Grieve #Hilary Benn Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#140 - Party Leaders Set For Brexit TV Debate (With Alan Wager) 29.11.2018 26:18

Jeremy Corbyn and Theresa May set for a TV debate on Brexit. Phillip Hammond admits Brexit will make us poorer. And will Labour back a second referendum? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#139 - May's Brexit Declaration (With Anand Menon) 22.11.2018 21:28

A Brexit agreement is "within our grasp" Theresa May says. And what measures could've been taken to stop the Manchester Arena attack? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#138 - Ministers Resign And Rees-Mogg's "Coup" (With Anand Menon) 15.11.2018 17:57

Dominic Raab and Esther McVey resign after hearing details of the Brexit draft deal. And Jacob-Rees Mogg has called for a vote of 'no confidence' in the Prime Minister. Joining Paul and Ned again is Brexit expert, Anand Menon. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#137 - The Brexit Twixes 07.11.2018 20:06

HuffPost UK's Ned Simons and Paul Waugh are joined by Anand Menon as Theresa May seemingly inches towards a Brexit agreement. It may seem like we're stuck on loop with that sentiment but this time we mean it guys! But will it be a 'blind brexit' as Keir Starmer is taking to the airwaves to dismiss? #Brexit #Theresa May #britain #conservatives #eu #politics #europe Hosted on Acast....

#136 - We Talk Fish With Brexit Expert Anand Menon 01.11.2018 33:13

We're joined by special guest, Anand Menon, Brexit expert and professor. 'No Deal' preparations are going swimmingly, Labour are split over taxes fo the rich and is Phillip Hammond about to cost the government a minister with his budget? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#135 - Preparing For No Deal 25.10.2018 24:32

How long will Theresa May survive? Will Northern Ireland alter their abortion law? And how much trouble is Mr. Speaker in over bullying allegations? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#134 - 'The Body Language Was More Positive' With Guest Professor Anand Menon 18.10.2018 19:41

What would extending the transition period mean? With May in Brussels, guest Prof Anand Menon thinks the EU will not compromise on the backstop. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#133 - 'B*****ds Then, B*****ds Now' 11.10.2018 23:20

Is Universal Credit another poll tax? And Theresa May gives rosy statistics in parliament. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#132 - The Waugh Zone Live With Greg Clark MP At The Conservative Conference 05.10.2018 1:06:41

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#131 - The Waugh Zone Live With Jon Ashworth MP At Labour Conference 27.09.2018 1:05:29

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#130 - The Exotic Spresm 20.09.2018 24:09

May's sales pitch to EU leaders, Labour prepares for a referendum showdown at their conference and Vince Cable's "spresm" cock-up. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#129 - Tories Are Better At Killing Their Leaders 13.09.2018 21:20

Dominic Raab talks tough, Jacob Rees-Mogg insists he's not trying to off Theresa May and has Corbyn been breaching Commons security? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#128 - Writing Off Jeremy Corbyn 06.09.2018 27:34

Chequers "dead in the water"? Anti-semitism weaponised by Theresa May and Stella Creasy is a solid backbencher. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#127 - MPs And Their Games 19.07.2018 31:28

Tory civil war out in the open again, Boris' resignation speech and Labour's anti-semitism... again. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#126 - The White Paper 12.07.2018 21:58

Resignations all over and the ego has landed... Trump's in the UK. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#125 - Waughzone Live In Birmingham With Mayor Andy Street 06.07.2018 56:45

West Midlands Mayor Andy Street joined Paul Waugh live from HuffPost UK's Birmingham pop-up newsroom at the Bullring shopping centre to answer questions round the problems and concerns that Birmingham's residents have. #Birmingham #West Midlands #Andy Street #Waughzone #Politics #HuffPost Listens Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.