With just two weeks to go until we get the election result, co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell analyse the current state of the campaign. They start by looking at the latest leaders debate, then focus on the betting scandal engulfing the Tory party. The show finishes by discussing former Conservative minister Chris Skidmore's decision to ann…

In the words of Bon Jovi... we're halfway there. Co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell assess the current state of the 2024 General Election campaign and wonder if we could all be put out of our misery already. They look at the chaotic seven-way debate and Reform overtaking the Conservatives in a YouGov poll. This episode also explores why nobo…

Prime minister Rishi Sunak has had to apologise after he departed D-Day 80th anniversary commemorations early. It has even emerged that he tried to avoid going at all. Co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell reflect on the implications of this, the opening debate between the PM and Sir Keir Starmer and Nigel Farage's entry into the campaign. EXCL…

On today's House of Comment, co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell focus on the Diane Abbott situation and other selection sagas within the Labour party. What does it all say about factionalism and the party leadership? The also head Stateside to discuss Donald Trump becoming a convicted felon. Timeline of Diane Abbott’s suspension: From her co…

The election campaign is well and truly underway. Co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell analyse the first couple of days as the party leaders cover the length and breadth of the country... and others resign. They discuss Rishi Sunak's dreadful campaign launch (again), the leaders doing interviews on the Today programme and the prospect of six d…

Well... here we go. Rishi Sunak has called a General Election. Britain will go to the polls on 4th July. Co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell discuss Sunak's decision to go now, Sir Keir Starmer's response and look ahead to the campaign. General Election Fever Spreads at The Podcast Show Charlotte Henry on Threads Charlotte Henry's website and…

It's been another busy week in Westminster, with a number of senior figures making major speeches. Rishi Sunak kicked off the week, with Sir Keir Starmer following Thursday. Jeremy Hunt also made comments on the economy on Friday. It feels like the election campaign is well and truly under way, and co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell analyse …

Dover in Kent has been the focus of politics this week. Tory MP Natalie Elphicke, who represents the area, crossed the floor and joined Labour. It was not without controversy. Party Leader Sir Keir Starmer then head eddown to the area to discuss his plans for tackling illegal migration. While that was happening, it was revealed that the UK is no lo…

Co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell unpack the latest set of local election results and the Blackpool South by-election. That vote was a huge swing towards Labour and Sir Keir Starmer's party has done well up and down the country. Things are not looking pretty for the Conservatives as they lose hundreds of councillors. However, they managed t…

Someone (Charlotte) managed not to upload the entirety of this episode. Sorry! Here it is. Co-hosts Emma Burnell and Charlotte Henry unpack the forthcoming local elections. Will the Tories really do as badly as we think? They also discuss a breaking controversy surrounding Sadiq Kahn. Before that, they unpack the chaos in Scotland as the governing …

Co-hosts Emma Burnell and Charlotte Henry unpack the forthcoming local elections. Will the Tories really do as badly as we think? They also discuss a breaking controversy surrounding Sadiq Kahn. Before that, they unpack the chaos in Scotland as the governing coalition collapses and Labour's plan to renationalise the railways. How a climate U-turn b…

From Conservative scandals, arrests in Scotland, smoking bans and welfare speeches, it has been a packed week in politics. Co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell return after recess to discuss it all. Peter Murrell charged with embezzlement following rearrest in Operation Branchform probe – Daily Record Tory MP Mark Menzies suspended over allege…

History was made this week as Vaughan Gething become first minister of Wales. In so doing, the Labour politician became the first Black leader of any European nation. Co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell discuss the significance of this moment and how the leaders of the different parts of the UK will work together if/when Sir Keir Starmer beco…

The Guardian revealed that Frank Hester, a major Conservative donor, has made racist, misogynistic and violent comments about Diane Abbott. Co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell look at how both the Tories and Labour have managed the incident. They also discuss MPs upcoming pay increase. Biggest Tory donor said looking at Diane Abbott makes you…

Co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell unpack Jeremy Hunt's seemingly very boring budget. Millenials may though be one group that noticeably benefited from it, instead of pensioners. And why didn't Jeremy Hunt get told off for all the leaks? Before the Budget chat, they discuss two Conservative politicians who have had to make amends after makin…

He's back. George Galloway has stormed to victory in the Rochdale by-election. It will be the fourth constituency he has represented in the House of Commons. Meow. Co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell discuss whether the by-election has wider implications. They also look at the ugly spectre of Islamophobia in the Conservative Party after comme…

Co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell take to their mics early to discuss the chaos that erupted in the House of Commons during a debate about Gaza. Such debates may have little effect in the Middle East, but the incident will likely impact the future of Speaker Sir Lindsay Hoyle. His job is on the line after the unedifying scenes. Elsewhere, t…

It started out as a bad week for Sir Keir Starmer, as the Labour Party was once again engulfed in a row about antisemitism. Both Azhar Ali and Graham Jones were suspended, although the former will legally still have to appear on the ballot for Labour in the Rochdale by-election. However, Sir Keir's party went on to claim two big wins in votes in We…

Neither the prime minister or opposition leader have had a good week. Rishi Sunak has been shown to be leaden-footed on a couple of occasions, including a terrible incident in which he made a trans "joke" in front of the mother of murdered trans girl Brianna Ghey in the House of Commons. Meanwhile, Sir Keir Starmer is facing a huge backlash as his …

It has been a busy week in all corners of the UK. The Northern Ireland Assembly is finally set to return after an agreement to remove routine checks on the island of Ireland was agreed. Over in Scotland, former first minister Nicola Sturgeon faced the Covid inquiry. Back in London, Conservative MP and justice minister Mike Freer has decided to stan…

Co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell may have dodged the draft, but Sir Simon Clarke has gone over the top. The former Cabinet minister called for Rishi Sunak to quit as prime minister in a scathing Telegraph op-ed. Is anyone going to follow him out of the trenches, or will Sunak survive for a few months longer? And just what political game is…

A new in-depth poll by YouGov caused waves as it predicted a wipeout for Rishi Sunak and the Conservatives at the next General Election. Some were keen to put a particular spin on it, claiming Reform was the key issue. The pollsters were not impressed... In the same week, there was a row over Rwanda (again). Two Conservative deputy chairmen resigne…

In the hours before this episode was recorded, US and UK forces struck 16 targets in Yemen in response to Houthi attacks on ships in the Red Sea. It is the first time prime minister Rishi Sunak has sanctioned military action. He will address the House of Commons on Monday. Some opposition politicians, including the Lib Dems, argue Parliament should…

It is 2024 and that means... General Election! Sir Keir Starmer started the year with a speech, while prime minister Rishi Sunak heavily hinted in an interview that we are heading for an election in October/November. There's a US election on the way too... In fact, around two billion people around the world are going to head to the polls in the nex…

We've made it to the end of 2023, so it is time for the House of Comments Christmas Special! Co-hosts Charlotte Henry and Emma Burnell round of the year by discussing the economy and Peter Bone losing his seat, before reflecting on all that has gone on over the last 12 months. There are some 2024 predictions in there too! UK at risk of recession af…