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Listen to Maria talk about rail integration and what the Govt needs to do to ensure the UK rail industry continues to thrive. BIOG: Maria is the Chief Executive of Midlands Connect - the sub-national Transport Body for the Midlands. Involved in rail for 25 years she has worked across regions and nations to help rail in the UK maximise its potential. Under her leadership at Midlands Connect, they p...

Listen to Duncan Baker MP explain why he has put together this Ten Minute Rule Bill and why it is so important for teachers to have training in autism modules during ITT. BIOG: A true local, he was the MP for North Norfolk between 2019 - 2024. Committed to understanding local issues and able to speak with an authentic voice about what matters to people who live and work in his area. In addition, h...

Listen to Andre discuss how the Autism (Early Identification) Bill by Duncan Baker MP will ensure that all autistic children receive the support they need so they can flourish as well as the technological advances he is spearheading to ensure that all children get a tailored education that will help them succeed BIOG: André is an entrepreneur focused on pursuing transformative change in the educat...

Listen to Lord McLoughlin talk about what it's really like to be Secretary of State as well as hold one of the most secretive roles in politics - the Chief Whip. BIOG: Lord McLoughlin has had an extensive career in UK politics for more than 30 years. As an MP he held many senior government positions, including Government Chief Whip, Secretary of State for Transport, Chairman of the Conservative Pa...

Listen to Milda talk about how women can break barriers in the rail industry. Whilst women only hold 26% of jobs in the transport sector, with even less holding director level roles, listen to Milda talk about what she feels needs to be done to help ensure the railway industry continues to innovate and thrive. BIOG: Milda is a trailblazer in the world of transport where only 26% of all employees a...

Listen to Laurence Robertson MP talk about his time as Chair of the NI select committee and what the Government needs to concentrate on running up to the election. BIOG: Laurence Robertson was the MP for Tewkesbury for 27 years. He served as the Chair for the Northern Ireland Select Committee for 7 years and was also a Shadow Whip, Shadow Minister for Energy and Shadow Minister for Consumer Affair...

Listen to Dr Mendoza talk about the 7th October attacks, and their aftermath. In this interview he evaluates the causes, impact and global response as well as what needs to happen to resolve the conflict BIOG: Dr Mendoza is Founder of the Henry Jackson Society and a well known commentator on issues of foreign affairs. He has been featured in a number of print and broadcast media, commentating on f...

Listen to Lord McCabe talk about his work with the Government as Chair of the APPG on retail crime to ensure protections for shop workers as well as what lead him to politics in the first place. BIOG: Now a member of the House of Lords, Steve McCabe has been a Minister for Education as well as Shadow Minister for Veterans and MP for Birmingham Selly Oak.

Listen to Sir Jacob talk about how politics works from the inside and how the Conservative Party can bring the polls back ahead of the next election BIOG: grew up around politics and is now the MP for North East Somerset and has held a number of positions in His Majesty’s Govt including Leader of the House of Commons and Lord President of the Council, Minister of State for Brexit Opportunities &am...

Listen to Baroness Ritchie talk about the Troubles and what she has achieved since entering the House of Lords. BIOG: Baroness Ritchie is an Irish politician with the honour of having been the only female leader of the SDLP in its history. She was a Member of the Northern Ireland Assembly and House of Commons before being ennobled in 2019,

Listen to Michael talk about the way in which the Conservative Party works and what is needed to ensure that members feel valued and heard. BIOG: Michael has had a number of different roles in the Conservative Party and is currently Vice President of the National Conservative Convention meaning he’s on the Board of the Conservative Party representing the ordinary members. He has also been Acting C...