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Welcome to Commons People, the podcast that makes politics easy. Every week, our resident politics writers and Westminster regulars – Kevin Schofield and Kate Nicholson – unpack the week's biggest story in a way that even the most politically dense can understand. Join us for straightforward, up-to-date and in-depth commentary on British politics from people in the know! From HuffPost UK. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. Is Nigel Farage's Career Really "Dead In The Water"?

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    Is Nigel Farage's Career Really "Dead In The Water"?

    Welcome back to Commons People, the podcast that makes politics easy. In this week's episode, we're discussing whether a much-talked-about money scandal has landed Reform UK's leader and Clacton MP Nigel Farage in more trouble than he can come back from. Is his career really "dead in the water" as Piers Morgan said this week? Timecodes 00:00 – Introduction. 03:16 – How did the scandal begin? 09:56 – Nigel Farage and his gold bullion side hustle. 13:01 – Are the British public particularly sensitive to money scandals? 13:59 – Reform's recent electoral disappointments. 17:32 – What's happening inside the Reform UK party? 23:35 – What's next for Reform UK? 31:07 – Bluffers Guide and end. You can follow us at @commons.people on Instagram and TikTok. This is a HuffPost UK podcast. Music provided by Epidemic Sounds. Producer: Sam Cleal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    32 min

  2. 25 juni

    Did Brexit Put A On Curse On No.10?

    Welcome back to Commons People, the podcast that makes politics easy. In this week's episode, we discuss Brexit on its tenth anniversary, and talk over the idea that the Brexit referendum *cursed* British politics, given the churn of Prime Ministers we've had since then. Timecodes 00:00 – Introduction. 03:12 – Brexit defined in 20 seconds. 03:43 – What does Brexit have to do with Keir Starmer resigning this week? 11:10 – What did Rishi Sunak have to do with Brexit? 12:11 – Liz Truss's impact on the economy. 14:13 – How Boris Johnson "got Brexit done". 17:38 – How Theresa May failed to get Brexit done. 21:21 – David Cameron: the man who caused Brexit. 27:10 – How is Brexit still impacting us today and what is the feelings of the general public? 32:25 – Nigel Farage still wants a crack at Brexit. 34:54 – Has Brexit been a curse on No.10? 37:03 – Bluffers Guide and end. You can follow us at @commons.people on Instagram and TikTok. This is a HuffPost UK podcast. Music provided by Epidemic Sounds. Producer: Sam Cleal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    38 min

  3. 19 juni

    Andy Burnham Is Now An MP, But What Does This Mean For British Politics?

    Welcome back to Commons People, the podcast that makes politics easy. In this week's episode, we discuss the Makerfield by-election result, what's next for Andy Burnham MP and whether it's over for Prime Minister Keir Starmer and, indeed, the Reform Party. Timecodes 00:00 – Introduction 05:46 – Why is Andy Burnham so popular? 09:19 – Why are so many Labour MPs behind Andy Burnham? 11:27 – What's going to happen next to the Labour Party and to the Prime Minister? 15:11 – Will Wes Streeting (or any other candidates) step into a leadership contest? 18:30 – What does this all mean for Reform and Nigel Farage? 27:15 – Bluffers Guide and end. You can follow us at @commons.people on Instagram and TikTok. This is a HuffPost UK podcast. Music provided by Epidemic Sounds. Producer: Sam Cleal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    29 min

  4. 11 juni

    Is Andy Burnham Now On The Verge Of Becoming PM?

    Welcome back to Commons People, the podcast that makes politics easy. In this week's episode, we discuss the all-important Makerfield by-election, and whether Andy Burnham is likely to succeed and consequently pose a threat to Keir Starmer as Prime Minister. Timecodes 00:00 – Introduction 01:58 – Can Keir Starmer survive in number 10? 08:55 – The latest on Andy Burnham's Makerfield campaign 14:26 –  What's next for the Labour party? 16:29 – Interview with Louise Haigh MP and Anneliese Midgley MP 19:54 – Bluffers Guide and end. You can follow us at @commons.people on Instagram and TikTok. This is a HuffPost UK podcast. Music provided by Epidemic Sounds. Producer: Sam Cleal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    22 min

  5. 4 juni

    Reform Are Riding High In The Polls, So Why Are They Having A Meltdown?

    Welcome back to Commons People, the podcast that makes politics easy. In this week's episode, we discuss what’s going on with right-wing political party Reform UK, and whether their ongoing meltdown could see them lose in the all-important Makerfield by-election in Greater Manchester. Timecodes 00:00 – Introduction 04:29 – Where is Reform UK party leader Nigel Farage? 07:44 – Farage's comments on the murder of Henry Nowak 12:02 – The Makerfield by-election/Robert Kenyon 18:15 – The origin of Restore Britain 25:07 – Robert Jenrick humiliated by fellow Reform leader Zia Yusuf 32:21 – What's next for Reform UK? 39:02 – Reform's misrepresenting Kemi Badenoch's "white lives" comment 42:42 – Bluffers Guide and end. You can follow us at @commons.people on Instagram and TikTok. This is a HuffPost UK podcast. Music provided by Epidemic Sounds. Producer: Sam Cleal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    44 min

  6. 28 maj

    Heat Waves Are Glorious, But Are Politicians Taking The Climate Crisis Seriously Enough?

    Welcome back to Commons People, the podcast that makes politics easy. In this week's episode, we discuss the climate crisis on our doorstep and whether politicians are doing enough to acknowledge it AND combat it. You can follow us at @commons.people on Instagram and TikTok. This is a HuffPost UK podcast. Music provided by Epidemic Sounds. Producer: Sam Cleal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    48 min

  7. 21 maj

    Why The Makerfield By-Election Could Turn The Government Upside Down

    Keir Starmer is on the ropes, Wes Streeting has walked out, and Andy Burnham is making his play for the crown. This week on HuffPost UK's Commons People, Kevin Schofield and Kate Nicholson break down the massive stakes of the Makerfield by-election. With Reform UK surging and Labour HQ described as "a morgue on a spaceship hurtling towards destruction," can the King of the North secure his ticket back to Westminster, or is the party heading for a total smash-up? Timecodes 00:00 – Introduction. 00:35 – Westminster recap: how did we get here and why does the by-election matter? 01:30 – Why did Wes Streeting resign as Health Secretary (and what's his next move)? 03:40 – When will the Makerfield by-election take place? 04:00 – Who is Andy Burnham and what is his political background? 07:46 – How is Reform UK threatening Labour in the local wards? 08:40 – Why has the Brexit debate returned to haunt Andy Burnham? 09:21 – What do the campaign videos reveal about Andy Burnham and Robert Kenyon? 12:40 – Why did Andy Burnham fail in his previous leadership bids? 15:50 – Who is Reform UK candidate Robert Kenyon? 16:40 – What did Robert Kenyon's deleted social media history reveal? 19:40 – How did Hannah Spencer influence the focus on trade candidates? 21:44 – What will happen if Andy Burnham wins the by-election? 24:17 – Who are the other potential contenders to replace Keir Starmer? 26:32 – What is the nightmare scenario for Labour if Andy Burnham loses? 27:55 – How is Labour feeling while we wait for the by-election? 32:26 – Bluffer's Guide and end. You can follow us at @commons.people on Instagram and TikTok. This is a HuffPost UK podcast. Music provided by Epidemic Sounds and Paula Barker clip sourced from BBC via @treesey/X. Producer: Dayna McAlpine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    34 min

  8. 14 maj

    Is Keir Starmer's Government About To Collapse?

    Welcome back to Commons People, the podcast that makes politics easy. In this week's episode, we analyse what's really going on in Downing Street this week as Keir Starmer's Government – and the Labour party at large – deal with the fallout of last week's elections. Timecodes 00:00 – Introduction. 01:40 – What happened to Labour at the 2026 Local Elections? 05:16 – Who wants Starmer to go and how does Labour get rid of its leaders? 13:51 – What's the difference between the Cabinet and other Members of Parliament? 14:20 – Catherine West's “stalking horse” campaign and Keir Starmer's make-or-break speech. 20:50 – Why isn't Starmer going? 23:48 – Wes Streeting's next move. 29:05 – What are Andy Burnham's chances? 33:46 – Will Ed Miliband throw his hat into the ring? 38:12 – A practical explanation of the Labour party spectrum of ideology. 39:40 – What will happen next? 45:13 – Bluffers Guide and end. You can follow us at @commons.people on Instagram and TikTok. This is a HuffPost UK podcast. Music provided by Epidemic Sounds and Paula Barker clip sourced from BBC via @treesey/X. Producer: Sam Cleal Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    46 min
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Welcome to Commons People, the podcast that makes politics easy. Every week, our resident politics writers and Westminster regulars – Kevin Schofield and Kate Nicholson – unpack the week's biggest story in a way that even the most politically dense can understand. Join us for straightforward, up-to-date and in-depth commentary on British politics from people in the know! From HuffPost UK. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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    2015 - 2026
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