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Politics Inside Out

by Gloria De Piero and Jonathan Ashworth

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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…

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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…
Why are so many Tory politicians defecting to Reform? with Danny Kruger MP

February 19, 2026 · 39 min

Reform MP Danny Kruger who worked for every Conservative leader from Iain Duncan Smith to Boris Johnson explains why he no longer believes the Conservative Party can deliver for Britain and outlines Reform’s political philosophy. He…
Does Leadership speculation distract from the Government’s priorities? With Solicitor General Ellie Reeves

February 12, 2026 · 35 min

What is a Solicitor General? Ellie Reeves MP who holds the position talks of her priority to tackle violence against women, her fury with Peter Mandelson and what its like having to pass the police to go and have a cuppa with her sister…
Do we live in an age of political extremism? With John Woodcock (Lord Walney)

February 5, 2026 · 30 min

Former Labour MP and ex Government adviser on political violence and disruption Lord Walney (John Woodcock) expresses his fears about today’s political climate and the intimidation of those that are seeking election. He talks about why he…
Where do the Tories go from here? with former Cabinet Minister Simon Clarke

January 29, 2026 · 37 min

Former Tory Cabinet Minister, now director of Tory think tank Onward, Simon Clarke gives his thoughts on why Tory MPs are defecting to Reform and which Tory defection has most surprised him. He says the Tories are making good progress and…

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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.