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Parliament Explained

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About the show

Welcome to this award-winning podcast series from the UK Parliament. In the series, writer and comedian Meera Syal guides you through the people and processes of the UK Parliament – what Parliament is, how Parliament scrutinises the work of the Government, and how you can get involved.In this politically impartial series, Meera is joined by staff from the House of Lords and the House of Commons, including Regional Outreach Officers, Clerks, Committee Specialists and Doorkeepers, who talk about their roles and areas of expertise.Guests also include Helen Jones, Chair of the House of Commons Petitions Select Committee, and Baroness Corston, Chair of the House of Lords Social Mobility Select Committee, who talk about the work of the committees they have led. Also featured is Maria Lester, whose petition calling for increased funding for brain tumour research led to a high profile debate in Parliament, resulting in government action.Make sure you listen to the entire series, which has been nominated for a British Podcast Award 2018, and why not leave us a review too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Latest episodes

  • Episode 6 - Get Involved

    April 24, 2017 · 38 min

    Join writer and comedian Meera Syal for Episode 6 to hear how you can get involved in your UK Parliament. From contacting your MP or a member of the Lords to sharing your views with a select committee, and of course by voting, you can have…

  • Episode 5 - Making and Changing Our Laws

    April 17, 2017 · 35 min

    Join writer and comedian Meera Syal for Episode 5 as she explores how Parliament most directly affects our lives - by creating and changing the law. Learn how draft laws are debated and improved as they make their way through the House of…

  • Episode 4 - Scrutiny: Select Committees

    April 10, 2017 · 21 min

    Join writer and comedian Meera Syal for Episode 4 as she steps away from the Chambers to discover another vital tool of Parliamentary scrutiny - influential 'select committees' of MPs and Peers who consider policy issues, check and…

  • Episode 3 - Scrutiny: Questions and Debates

    April 3, 2017 · 40 min

    Join writer and comedian Meera Syal for Episode 3 as she hears how Parliament uses questions and debates to check and challenge the work of the Government. Learn more about how members of the Commons and the Lords can use tough…

  • Episode 2 - What Happens in Parliament?

    March 27, 2017 · 31 min

    Join writer and comedian Meera Syal for Episode 2 as she meets the doorkeepers of the House of Lords and the House of Commons to find out what a typical day in Parliament involves. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more…

  • Episode 1 - Parliament or Government?

    March 20, 2017 · 19 min

    Join writer and comedian Meera Syal for Episode 1 as she discovers the difference between Parliament and the Government, how the Government is formed, and the roles of the Shadow Cabinet, backbenchers, crossbenchers and the Whips. Hosted…

  • Parliament Explained Teaser

    March 15, 2017 · 1 min

    Trailer for this award-winning podcast exploring the UK Parliament - the people who work there, the processes MPs and members of the House of Lords follow, and the role of the public can play in how decisions are made.The podcast is…