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The Division Bell

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The Division Bell is a political podcast brought to you by Mirror and Express. Hosted by Mirror political editor, Lizzy Buchan, and Express senior political correspondent, Christian Calgie, each episode features lively debate across political topics from insiders on both sides of the elective divide. Listen to new episodes of The Division Bell every Thursday on Spotify and Apple Podcasts, and you can also watch the video version of the podcast on YouTube. Make sure you follow the show on Youtube at @TheDivisionBellPodcast and on TikTok at @mirrorpolitics. Join the debate using #TheDivisionBell...

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Latest episode

Jul 17, 2025

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Episodes

Keir Starmer's speech, winter fuel allowance protests and Wes Streeting doing karoke 25.09.2024

Sam Lister and Mikey Smith discuss Keir Starmer's speech at the Labour Party Conference, the protests outside against Winter Fuel Allowance cuts and MPs partying at Mirror's celebration. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dressgate, party conference chaos and Sue Gray's salary 19.09.2024

Lizzy Buchan and Sam Lister discuss Labour's Dressgate scandal fallout, behind the scenes of party conferences and the Government's Chief of Staff Sue Gray earning more than her boss, the Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Labour’s plan for the NHS, Winter Fuel Payment vote and MPs rebelling 12.09.2024

Sam Lister and Lizzy Buchan return to the Division Bell to discuss Labour’s plans for the NHS, how MPs voted on the Winter Fuel Payment and past rebellions. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Taylor Swift, pub garden smoking bans and the Winter Fuel Payment 05.09.2024

The Division Bell is back with a brand new co-host, Lizzy Buchan. In episode one of the second series Sam Lister and Lizzy Buchan discuss what they’ve been up to this summer, Starmer’s ‘draconian’ smoking bans and the Winter Fuel Payment. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pension credit, Tory leadership race, and Keir Starmer's cagoule 30.07.2024

Sam and John discuss Rachel Reeeves' plans for fixing a 'black hole' in the public finances. Is it fair on pensioners? Was there an alternative way? Later in the episode they explore the Tory leadership race and who can reunite the Tory party. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jonathan Ashworth, Gaza and the Labour MPs losing the Whip 25.07.2024

Sam Lister and Lizzy Buchan are joined by Jonathan Ashworth as they discuss election results, campaign intimidation, Labour MPs losing the whip and Tory leadership contest for The Division Bell podcast. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Tory beauty parade, Biden steps down, and Labour rebellion? 23.07.2024

Hosts of The Division Bell podcast, John Stevens and Sam Lister, discuss the rules of the upcoming Tory leadership contest and two child cap policy. Later in the show they discuss the impact of Joe Biden stepping down in the US Presidential race. Will Kamala Harris become the Democrat nominee? Can she beat Trump to the White House? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoic...

King’s speech, smashing the gangs, the Liz Truss lock and Labour’s housing plans 18.07.2024

Can Labour can ‘smash the gangs’? And will they build 1.5m millions new homes? Do we now have the most interventionist government for decades? Join us for today's show Sam and John also chat through the 'Liz Truss lock' and the King's Speech. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trump shooting, MPs' safety and Jennie the guide dog 16.07.2024

John and Sam look back on their trip to Washington for the NATO summit. Joe Biden's blunders dominate the major talking points. How did it go for Keir Starmer? Will the failed assassination of Donald Trump propel him into the White House? And how long will this new-found unity last? New episodes of The Division Bell are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube every Tuesday and Thursday. L...

Football’s coming home, Tory infighting and Starmer’s honeymoon period 11.07.2024

Keir Starmer meets President Biden at the NATO Summit. Can the special relationship become stronger under Labour? Conservatives need to sort ‘undignified’ infighting. Who can save the Tories? Join Lizzy Buchan and Martyn Brown for The Division Bell podcast. New episodes of The Division Bell are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube every Tuesday and Thursday. Learn more about your ad ch...

Keir Starmer's NATO visit, Tory leadership election and Reform in parliament 09.07.2024

Keir Starmer goes on his first visit to Washington for NATO as Prime Minister. Who will be the next Tory leader? Can the Tories unite? Nigel Farage and 'his little gang' enter Parliament. Will they disrupt UK politics as much as their leader thinks? Sam and John discuss it all in today's episode. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Labour landslide, rise of Reform and a Tory disaster 05.07.2024

Keir Starmer leads Labour into a historic landslide victory, Reform surge sees Nigel Farage elected into parliament for the first time and Tories reel after losing hundreds of seats. Join Sam Lister and John Stevens as they analyse the election results and discuss what it means for the future of the country. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Behind the scenes on election day and Gordon Brown's unlikely friendship 02.07.2024

Join Mikey Smith and Martyn Brown for The Division Bell podcast just days before election. The pair discuss what will be happening behind the scenes just during polling day and the day before and after. They also discuss the chances of Nigel Farage being elected to parliament. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Starmer vs. Sunak TV debate & life on the Conservative battle bus 27.06.2024

In today's episode Sam and John sit down with Charlie Rowley to discuss last night's BBC Leaders' Debate and the betting scandals surrounding the election run-in. Can either party sort the housing crisis? Join Sam Lister and John Stevens for The Division Bell podcast. New episodes of The Division Bell are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube every Tuesday and Thursday throughout the Ge...

Nigel Farage's 'weak spot', Boris Johnson's return, and the Tory betting scandal 25.06.2024

In today's episode we discuss the return of Boris Johnson and the betting scandal engulfing conservative campaign. And later, we discuss Nigel Farage's potential 'weak spot' after being accused of being on the side of the Russian president by his Tory, Labour, Lib Dem and SNP rivals. Join Sam Lister and John Stevens for The Division Bell podcast. New episodes of The Division Bell are available on...

Battle bus secrets, inflation and the best fashion in politics 20.06.2024

What goes on in the election battle buses? What does it mean for you that inflation has gone down and who has the best fashion in politics? Join Sam Lister and John Stevens for The Division Bell podcast. New episodes of The Division Bell are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube every Tuesday and Thursday throughout the General Election campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit...

Nigel Farage, private school tax and being evicted from Downing Street 18.06.2024

Nigel Farage's contract with Britain, Labour's tax on private schools and Liz Truss being 'evicted' from Downing Street. Join Sam Lister and John Stevens for The Division Bell podcast. New episodes of The Division Bell are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube every Tuesday and Thursday throughout the General Election campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/...

Labour manifesto, immigration and Ed Davey’s makeover 14.06.2024

Is Keir Starmer really robotic? Has Rishi Sunak brought down immigration? Join Sam Lister and John Stevens as they dissect and debate the latest in the run up to the General Election. New episodes of The Division Bell are available on Spotify, Apple Podcasts and YouTube every Tuesday and Thursday throughout the General Election campaign. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/a...

Tory mole, D-Day mistake and Penny Mordaunt’s blow dry 11.06.2024

What’s the mood in the Tory party? Is there a mole trying to sabotage Rishi Sunak? Join Sam Lister and John Stevens for the first episode of The Division Bell. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Trailer 07.06.2024

The Division Bell is a brand new political podcast brought to you by Mirror and Express. Hosted by Express political editor, Sam Lister, and Mirror political editor, John Stevens, each episode will see them debate a political topic from both sides of the elective divide.  Episodes will be out every Tuesday and Thursday and a video version of the show will also be available to watch on YouTube. Mak...

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