The Crossbench with Conor Wilson
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14. Josh Babarinde - Why I fought so hard to help survivors of domestic abuse
April 13, 2026 · 53 minJosh Babarinde is the Liberal Democrat MP for Eastbourne. Despite only being elected in 2024, Josh has enjoyed early success in his parliamentary career, gaining cross party support for his Domestic Abuse Bill that will for the first time…
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13. Martin Rhodes MP - 'A welfare state is no bad thing'
March 27, 2026 · 57 minMartin Rhodes is the Labour MP for Glasgow North. A vocal critic of the government's approach to welfare, Martin argues that the term "welfare state" is not the scary label that it is often portrayed as in the media. Speaking as oil…
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12. Patrick Hurley MP - Representing Southport in the midst of a national tragedy
March 24, 2026 · 59 minPatrick Hurley was elected to represent Southport in 2024 - The first Labour candidate to win in the coastal town. His eleation quickly turned to tragedy as just weeks into his new role, he received a phone call to tell him about an attack…
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11. Dame Caroline Dinenage MP - Global scrutiny in the face of Donald Trump threats
January 27, 2026 · 42 minDame Caroline Dineage is an entrepreneur and the Conservative MP for Gosport. Dame Caroline has served in a a variety of departments since being elected in 2010 including the DWP, Department of Justice, Department of Health and Social Care…
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10. Calvin Bailey MBE - I carried a knife after the murder of Stephen Lawrence
January 13, 2026 · 54 minCalvin Bailey MBE is the Labour Member of Parliament for Leyton and Wanstead, first elected in July 2024. Born in Zambia and raised in London, he served 24 years in the Royal Air Force, reaching the rank of Wing Commander and received an…
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09. Brian Leishman MP - Welfare reform rebel guilty of "Persistent knobheadery"
December 5, 2025 · 48 min"Persistent knobheadery" is a term few people had heard of until Labour's welfare rebellion led to an embarrassing climbdown. Today's guest, Brian Leishman, was one of four MPs suspended for so-called "persistent knobheadery" over his role…
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08. Tonia Antoniazzi MP - "At times I don't feel safe"
November 28, 2025 · 52 minTonia Antoniazzi is the Labour MP for Gower, first elected in 2017 and the constituency’s first female representative. A former teacher and international rugby player for Wales, she has served as the Shadow Minister for Northern Ireland…
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07. Gideon Amos MP - "Restoring trust in politics is incredibly important right now"
November 14, 2025 · 40 minGideon Amos OBE is the Liberal Democrat MP for Taunton and Wellington and the party’s spokesperson for Housing and Planning. A chartered architect and former chief executive of the Town and Country Planning Association, he has long…