The Yorkshire Post
Pod’s Own Country: The Yorkshire Post’s Political Podcast
All eyes are on Yorkshire to see who will win the race to Number 10. Pod's Own Country is back with a new series 'Battleground Yorkshire'. Join The Yorkshire Post’s Westminster Correspondent, Mason Boycott-Owen as he travels the length and breadth of the region visiting the key seats that could spell disaster or delight for the main parties come election day 2024. From Barnsley to Bridlington and Sheffield to Selby to, 12 battleground seats will be explored in 12 weeks, dissecting the big issues that shape the regions future.
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May 14, 2024
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Episodes
10: What does it take to keep tabs on the far-right? 06.03.2020 21:10
The Yorkshire Post's Westminster Correspondent Geri Scott is joined by Hope Not Hate Chief Executive Nick Lowles, and researcher Patrik Hermansson, to discuss the group's latest State of Hate report. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
9: Tracy Brabin and 'shouldergate' - a masterclass in turning the tables 14.02.2020 26:05
The Yorkshire Post's Westminster Correspondent Geri Scott speaks to Batley and Spen MP Tracy Brabin about a whirlwind week where a shoulder slip caused uproar. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
8: Bumper Brexit Special with Hilary Benn and Andrea Jenkyns 31.01.2020 33:08
Yorkshire Post Westminster Correspondent Geri Scott is joined by Leeds Central MP Hilary Benn and Morley and Outwood MP Andrea Jenkyns - both big Brexit players - to look at the last few years, and to the future, as the UK leaves the EU. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
7: Are those against HS2 just 'bottles of old scotch'? 10.01.2020 29:51
The Yorkshire Post's Westminster Correspondent is joined this week by Duncan Simpson, Research Director at the Taxpayers' Alliance, and Henri Murison, Director at the Northern Powerhouse Partnership, to discuss the week's hot topic of HS2 and its pros and cons. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
6: Labour's election defeat and the Tories new northern focus 27.12.2019 25:24
The Yorkshire Post's Westminster Correspondent Geri Scott is joined by newly-elected Tory MP for Rother Valley Alexander Stafford and Labour's MP for LEeds North West Alex Sobel to analyse what happened in December's General Election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
5: Overnight election special: Boris breaks down the red wall 13.12.2019 27:45
Yorkshire Post Westminster Correspondent Geri Scott is joined by Political Editor Rob Parsons to dissect the night that was in the December 2019 General Election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
4: Floods, fibs, and figures 06.12.2019 46:02
Geri is joined by Tom Forth, Ryan Swift, and Robyn Vinter, to discuss the big moments of the campaign so far. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
3: Do young people even care about Brexit? 29.11.2019 51:30
Geri is joined by young activists to speak about the issues affecting young people this election. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
2: Brexit, little England, and whether a second referendum is a good idea 22.11.2019 46:34
Geri is joined by four guests to discuss Brexit and its impact on Yorkshire. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
1: Unkept promises and powering up the North 15.11.2019 34:50
The Yorkshire Post's Westminster Correspondent Geri Scott is joined by a panel of guests to discuss how the political parties can win vital election votes next month. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
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