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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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#114 - Are There Any Spies In Switzerland? 29.03.2018 33:11

Anti-semitism in the Labour party, the outing of the 'Vote Leave' whistleblower and the people's negotiations. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#113 - Analytica And Other Pollocks 22.03.2018 35:16

We're joined by our Technology Editor to give a simple breakdown of Facebook and Cambridge Analytica, Boris compares Putin to Hitler and Farage is dumping dead fish back in the sea, but why? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#112 - We'll See You In North Carolina 15.03.2018 33:48

Both sides' reaction to the Russia incident and are there a million families set to lose free school meals? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#111 - The Cheaper Country To Live In 08.03.2018 29:21

War with Russia? Theresa May's speech on housing and Mhairi Black talks about the constant abuse she receives... and there's a quiz. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#110 - Lib Dems... Hello 01.03.2018 33:30

Labour's position on Brexit and Major intervenes, amongst others. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#109 - Czech Mate 22.02.2018 32:04

The HuffPost UK Politics team check all the shadowy corners and eavesdrop in phone boxes to find out whether Mr Corbyn really did try to help the Communists. Did he pass on secrets or was he just a useful idiot? Or did he do absolutely nothing untoward at all? A case for Mulder and Scully if ever we heard it. Elsewhere, Brexit won't consign us to a Mad Max dystopia David Davis tells us, but we...

#108 - A Great 'V' Sign From The Cliffs Of Dover 15.02.2018 30:22

Boris begins his love-bombing of remainers, the Oxfam scandal and tragedy on the doorstep of parliament. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#107 - Fudge Is A Great Brussels Product 08.02.2018 28:32

100 years since women got the vote, Tory backbenchers, John Humphrys caught off guard and who wants to be a Carillionaire? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#106 - Carrot Cake Is Classy 01.02.2018 24:41

Who said honour is dead in politics? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#105 - David Davis On A Desert Island With Discs 25.01.2018 30:01

The Presidents Club scandal, Davis Davis' Desert Island Discs and what is Boris Johnson up to? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Matt Forde Interview 23.01.2018 32:00

Impressionist, comedy writer, and radio presenter, Matt Forde, joins HuffPost UK's Owen Bennett and Kate Forrester. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#104 - The Collapse of Carillion 18.01.2018 37:47

The failed construction firm, Labour's NEC and should anyone care about the UKIP leader's relationship status? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#103 - Shufflin' 11.01.2018 35:39

The cabinet reshuffle, the NHS crisis and May defending Toby Young. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#102 - Porn, Lies And Mince Pies 21.12.2017 31:04

Stand-in host Ned Simons joins Paul, Rachel and our man from the Big Apple Graeme for the last Commons People of the year. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#101 - The Art Of The Deal 15.12.2017 13:55

A special Brussels edition as the EU agrees to move to Phase 2 of the Brexit talks, but there is trouble ahead for Theresa May Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#100 - Our 100th Episode! 07.12.2017 26:41

Not informing the DUP, Davis disagrees with Davis and we interview Ed Miliband to celebrate our 100th show. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ed Miliband - Full Interview For Episode 100 07.12.2017 27:57

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#99 - A Sad State of Affairs 30.11.2017 26:52

Trump's retweets of Britain First, a Brexit bill breakthrough and Emily Thornberry delivers the gags. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#98 - Budget 2017 Special 23.11.2017 25:13

Philip Hammond's amazing jokes as he delivers his budget, Corbyn more furious than ever and the Shadow Chancellor should know his figures, surely? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#97 - Mutiny! 16.11.2017 32:16

That front page, the EU withdrawal bill and do you know what universal credit is? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#96 - Penny Did Replace Priti 09.11.2017 28:58

Patel's resignation, Carl Sargeant's passing and is Boris unsackable? Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#95 - The Culture Has Changed 02.11.2017 41:44

After a sensational week in Westminster, the HuffPost UK Politics team discuss Sir Michael Fallon's resignation, sexual harassment in politics and what is the Government hiding over Brexit. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#94 - UCAS or UCAN'T 26.10.2017 33:36

Jared O'Mara, meaningful votes and "Orwellian behaviour". Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#93 - An Ego Pummeling 19.10.2017 29:44

Tories duck the fight on universal credit, Davis talks EU negotiations, and emergency workers receive incredible abuse. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

#92 - A Cat Called Order 12.10.2017 27:31

Phillip Hammond's uncertainty, the same old question for Theresa May and making a helpline free. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.