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Politics Inside Out

by Gloria De Piero and Jonathan Ashworth
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About the show

Politics Inside Out lifts the lid on how Westminster really works by talking to the people who work there. It is presented by Gloria De Piero and Jonathan Ashworth, lifelong friends who became Labour insiders and senior MPs. They reflect on what they learned in politics and talk to a different guest each week about what it is really like to hold high office, deal with a media scandal or break the whip. Brought to you in association with Woburn Partners, the strategic communications agency. 593950 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Latest episodes

  • MP's Political Heroes and Villains

    April 16, 2026 · 21 min

    To mark the end of the current run of Politics Inside Out, Gloria and Jonathan speak to some of their previous guests to ask about their political heroes and villains. Guests include Anneliese Dodds, Daisy Cooper, Kim Leadbeater, Simon…

  • How to be effective in opposition? with Mims Davies MP

    April 9, 2026 · 37 min

    Shadow Secretary of State for Wales and Shadow Minister for Women Mims Davies joins Gloria and Tracey to reflect on the current state of the Conservative Party, the upcoming local elections, the future of the UK’s two-party system, and…

  • How do faith and politics come together? With former Chaplain of the House of Commons Bishop Rose

    April 2, 2026 · 29 min

    Former Chaplain of the House of Commons Bishop Rose joins Gloria and Tracey to discuss her journey into parliament, why she changed the prayers and how faith and politics intersect. She also discusses what Easter means to her and explains…

  • What's it like to leave your political party? with Rosie Duffield MP

    March 26, 2026 · 37 min

    Independent MP Rosie Duffield joins Gloria and Tracey to discuss her resignation from the Labour Party, life as an independent MP, her friendship with JK Rowling and the impact of the meningitis outbreak in her constituency.  -- This…

  • Has Parliament changed for the better? With Sir Roger Gale MP

    March 19, 2026 · 37 min

    Tory veteran Roger Gale, who spent 43 years in Parliament, joins Gloria and Tracey to reflect on life inside Westminster. He explains why he opposed televising parliamentary proceedings, why he believes Parliament used to be far more…

  • Is Parliament a woman friendly place? With Sarah Owen MP

    March 12, 2026 · 35 min

    Women and Equalities Select Committee Chair Sarah Owen MP chats with Gloria and Dame Tracey Crouch about the work of her committee and how it examines how the odds are stacked against women and the benefits they bring to business. Tracey…

  • What makes Politicians who lose an election want to come back? With Labour MP James Frith.

    March 5, 2026 · 35 min

    There are many comeback kids in politics. Gloria De Piero and former Labour press adviser James Robinson (standing in for Jonathan Ashworth) are joined by Labour MP James Frith who lost his Bury North seat in 2019 but was re-elected for…

  • What does it mean to be Labour, with Stella Creasy?

    February 26, 2026 · 40 min

    Stella Creasy reflects on the liberal tradition within the Labour Party and why the idea of emancipation shapes everything she does in politics. She challenges what she calls the “balkanisation” of modern political debate, arguing for a…