Official Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) Podcast

Mike Greenwood talks to Paul Seaward from the History of Parliament Trust about events that surround the 1689 Bill of Rights.

Every year the Chancellor of the Exchequer makes a major speech to the House of Commons on the state of the national finances and the Government's future plans for the economy. This statement is known as the Budget. In this recording listen to information about the history, traditions and processes surrounding the Budget. Hear also about the experiences of the former Chancellor the Rt Hon Kenneth...

What's the significance of the State Opening of Parliament? Key players involved explain the purpose of the ceremony and the Queen's Speech and talk about what happens after the event.

Find out how the Speaker of the House of Commons was elected. Chris Stanton, Clerk of Divisions, who is responsible for organising the ballot for the new Speaker explains the election process.

"News is what's new, what's different, what's remarkable." - Nick Robinson, BBC Lord Soley turns the tables on Nick Robinson, the BBC's political correspondent, quizzing him on the impact of 24-hour media on politics, parliamentarians and the public's perception of Parliament. Listen to Nick Robinson's views on the media's influence and hear his points on issues including: - Is 24-hour news good f...