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Podcasts from the Scottish Parliament in Edinburgh, Scotland. Subscribe to listen to First Minister‘s Questions (FMQs) and other content.
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Listen to a selection of EPRS policy podcasts here. An in-depth look at different topical EU policy areas based on objective authoritative and independent research.
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Christians in Parliament is an All Party Parliamentary Group that exists to support Christians of all denominations and parties in their work in the Houses of Parliament.
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Five-minute reports on the key events in Parliament presented with insight and humour by BBC correspondents.
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Parliamentary Conversations in the Commonwealth, a podcast by the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA), gives a voice to Parliamentarians, civil society experts and activists across the Commonwealth to discuss common democratic challenges and share their ideas on what can be done to solve them. The CPA promotes knowledge of the constitutional, legislative, economic, social and cultural aspects of parliamentary democracy. Our work enables Commonwealth Parliamentarians and officials to ...
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Since the first Australian Parliament in 1901, time has been set aside to allow questions to be asked of ministers, colloquially known as Question Time. During this time, elected representatives hold the government accountable by asking ministers questions about their actions and decisions. The Prime Minister and Ministers are expected to answer these questions, providing transparency and insight into government affairs. Subscribe to listen back to Question Time from the Senate Chamber of Au ...
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Join two of the UK's leading parliamentary experts, Mark D'Arcy and Ruth Fox, as they guide you through the often mysterious ways our politicians do business and explore the running controversies about the way Parliament works. Each week they will analyse how laws are made and ministers held accountable by the people we send to Westminster. They will be debating the topical issues of the day, looking back at key historical events and discussing the latest research on democracy and Parliament ...
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Since the first Australian Parliament in 1901, time has been set aside to allow questions to be asked of ministers, colloquially known as Question Time. During this time, elected representatives hold the government accountable by asking ministers questions about their actions and decisions. The Prime Minister and Ministers are expected to answer these questions, providing transparency and insight into government affairs. Subscribe to listen back to Question Time from the House of Representat ...
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Listen up for your Swamp Thing fix!
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TRMN Houses of Parliament podcast brought to you by the joint committee for communication.
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Welcome to the ON Parliament Podcast where we spread the word on Parliament! Every month, we will be releasing a new episode where we will discuss the inner workings of parliament, explore its history, the amazing building, interview special guests and much more! Hosted by the Parliamentary Protocol and Public Relations Branch for the Legislative Assembly of Ontario. ON Parliament aims to demystify the function, importance, and history of Ontario’s Legislature. For more information about Ont ...
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Listen to a selection of podcasts reporting on the latest science and technology developments, looking into the impact they will have on our lives and capturing their policy implications.
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Parliament of Owls is an Actual Play of Paizo's Pathfinder 2nd edition. This unlikely crew of evil-doers has been forced together by fate itself. Find out how this dastardly cast survives an all evil campaign.
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All talk about our community issues and much more.
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بودكاست «البرلمان» برنامج إخباري سياسي. يوصل هموم المواطنين الأردنيّين إلى ممثّليهم في مجلس النواب، ويطرح ممارسات البرلمانيّين للفحص والتشكيك والمساءلة. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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At the ACT Debate Q&A, we answer your questions about Modified Parliamentary debate.
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The IPT is an independent, non-lobbying, non-partisan charity that provides a trusted platform of engagement between Parliament and UK business. The IPT is non-party political and works with all parliamentarians and businesses of any sector or size.
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we talk about donald trump, brexit, and the election
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In conversation with academics and Westminster insiders, Leader of the House of Commons Jacob Rees-Mogg MP explores some of the less understood aspects of the UK’s parliamentary democracy and how our constitution delivers for voters.
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HiStories of Parliament Hill is a podcast series that explores public protest at Canada's iconic seat of government, its history and complexity, through the experiences and perspectives of past and present political activists.
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Learn about the history of Scottish politics and its iconic building in this new series created for children! Only on Fun Kids - listen on DAB Digital Radio in London and across the UK online at funkidslive.com
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Join Monty the Gargoyle on adventures to find out about the history of Parliament and what they do there! This is a great introduction to Parliament and politics for kids. Listen to Fun Kids on DAB Digital Radio and at funkidslive.com
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Christopher Kay and Viktor Krapivin both met at Rutgers University where they developed a deep love and respect for parliamentary procedure. Chris served as the Parliamentarian of the Rutgers Undergraduate Student Assembly (RUSA) and Viktor served as the Internal Affairs Chair. In an effort to expand understanding of parliamentary procedure and to shed light on how it impacts our lives, we have started this podcast.
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On this channel it will be possible to listen to a range of topics covering the work of Parliament. This channel includes interviews with Members of the Houses of Parliament and other experts on issues related to the work of Parliament. You can also find recordings about the history of Parliament including tours of the parliamentary estate.
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APHR's podcast channel discusses the most important human rights developments across Southeast Asia.
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Welcome to this award-winning podcast series from the UK Parliament. In the series, writer and comedian Meera Syal guides you through the people and processes of the UK Parliament – what Parliament is, how Parliament scrutinises the work of the Government, and how you can get involved.In this politically impartial series, Meera is joined by staff from the House of Lords and the House of Commons, including Regional Outreach Officers, Clerks, Committee Specialists and Doorkeepers, who talk abo ...
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Many of us will be familiar with the image of the House of Commons’ infamous green benches. But what does it really feel like to be in the Chamber, working in the ‘mother of Parliaments’? This is what the History of Parliament Trust’s Oral History project seeks to find out, interviewing former MPs about their time in Westminster- and beyond. Now, for the first time, we have gathered some of the reflections within our vast archive of interviews into one place, allowing you a true insider’s vi ...
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If you asked him, Calgary MP Jasraj Singh Hallan would tell you he isn’t sure he was “born to serve.” What Jas would say is he knew the moment the trajectory of his life changed. As a new Canadian, it wasn’t enough just to be in the land of the maple leaf, he wanted to make a difference. First as a community leader and businessman, then as a family man, and now as an elected Member of Parliament for Calgary Forest Lawn, who also serves as the Shadow Minister of Immigration. Jas is also Vice- ...
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Assisted dying bill - special series #8: Inside the Public Bill Committee
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35:55In this eighth instalment of our special mini-podcast series, we continue to explore the latest developments in the progress of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, often referred to as the assisted dying bill. We are joined by Danny Kruger MP, a leading voice opposing the bill on the Public Bill Committee, to explore the political, proced…
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Foreign Secretary heckled over Gaza policyAv BBC Radio 4
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Susan Hulme reports as the Foreign Secretary updates MPs on the conflict in Gaza.Av BBC Radio 4
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First Minister's Questions 20 March 2025
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45:51Listen back to FMQs! Questions this week included: Michelle Thomson To ask the First Minister what assessment the Scottish Government has made of the recent UK Living Standards Review 2025, from the National Institute of Economic and Social Research, and any implications for its work to grow Scotland’s economy. Rachael Hamilton To ask the First Min…
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Agony in the garden - Luke 22:39-62 - 18.3.25 - Series: Road to the cross
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21:37Audio of a talk given on the theme of, 'Agony in the garden,' from the series: Road to the cross, at a Christians in Parliament chapel service in the Chapel of St Mary Undercroft on 18 March 2025Av Christians in Parliament
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European Parliament's legislative initiative
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4:08The Commission proposes, Parliament and Council decide … has been the traditional approach to law-making in the European Union, until now … But the increasing need to put the citizens' voice at the heart of EU law-making, giving the European Parliament greater power to propose laws, is challenging this assumption and could open the door to a more d…
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Rachel Reeves’ Spring Statement: The fallout at Westminster
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55:32Is Rachel Reeves gearing up for a standard Spring Statement — or are we in emergency budget territory? In this episode we dig into what next week’s fiscal event might really mean and why it may be more than just an economic update. We trace the history of the “one fiscal event” a year rule, explore the tough choices facing the Chancellor, and ask w…
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PMQs: hospices and welfareAv BBC Radio 4
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Sean Curran reports as the Prime Minister defends his welfare reforms amid criticism from MPs that he's balancing the books on the backs of disabled people.Av BBC Radio 4
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MPs question minister on welfare reformAv BBC Radio 4
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Susan Hulme reports as the Government announces sweeping changes to the welfare system.Av BBC Radio 4
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"Genuine fear" among disabled people about benefit cutsAv BBC Radio 4
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Sean Curran reports as the Foreign Secretary updates MP after a meeting of G7 nations.Av BBC Radio 4
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MPs debate research into rare types of cancerAv BBC Radio 4
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Alicia McCarthy reports from Westminster as MPs debate research into rare cancers.Av BBC Radio 4
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Assisted dying bill - special series #7: Inside the Public Bill Committee
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20:57In this episode we sit down with Bambos Charalambous MP, the former Labour whip now marshalling the supporters of the assisted dying bill in the Public Bill Committee. As the bill faces intense debate, Charalambous explains the major shift from having a High Court Judge oversee assisted dying applications to a specialist panel — and why, despite ex…
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Planning and infrastructure: Should Parliament take more control?
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44:53Labour’s Planning and Infrastructure Bill promises to speed up the planning process to boost housebuilding and infrastructure development. But does it go far enough, especially when it comes to Parliament’s role? Meanwhile, Ruth and Mark unpack the Reform UK fallout between Nigel Farage and Rupert Lowe, exploring why small parties often struggle wi…
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Sean Curran reports as MPs question the Health Secretary about the decision to take healthcare in England under direct ministerial controlAv BBC Radio 4
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First Minister's Questions 13 March 2025
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46:17Listen back to FMQs! Questions this week included: Christine Grahame To ask the First Minister, regarding any potential impact on planning legislation in Scotland, what the Scottish Government's response is to reports that the UK Government has proposed giving people living near power infrastructure hundreds of pounds off their bills each year. Jam…
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Susan Hulme reports from Westminster on Prime Minister's Questions and more.Av BBC Radio 4
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The international response to Russia's illegal invasion of Ukraine | Wednesday, 12 March 2025
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30:02In this SPICe seminar Professor Luke March, Personal Chair of Post-Soviet and Comparative Politics at the University of Edinburgh and Professor Peter Jackson, Chair in Global Security at the University of Glasgow explore the current geopolitical situation in relation to Ukraine. We look to explain: Russia’s approach to Ukraine and what that might a…
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Wisdom with power - Proverbs 31:1-9 - 4.3.25 - Series: Wisdom for life
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17:50Audio of a talk given by Tim Farron MP on the theme of wisdom with power from the book of Proverbs at a Christians in Parliament Chapel service in the Chapel of St Mary Undercroft on 4 March 2025Av Christians in Parliament
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Beauty and betrayal - Matthew 26:1-16 - 11.3.25 - Series: Road to the cross
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19:58Audio of a talk given on the theme of 'Beauty and betrayal' from the series: Road to the cross, at a Christians in Parliament Chapel service in the Chapel of St Mary Undercroft on 11 March 2025Av Christians in Parliament
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Sean Curran reports as MPs are updated on a collision between two vessels in the North SeaAv BBC Radio 4
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Susan Hulme reports as the Home Secretary unveils a host of new criminal offences, and on warnings about the risk of cyber attacks.Av BBC Radio 4
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Susan Hulme reports as MPs raise concerns about smartphones in schools. Parliament pulls together in the face of world events and MPs stage their own version of Dragon's Den.Av BBC Radio 4
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Key to a fair single market, EU rules do not allow State aid, unless it is used to promote general economic development, for example, when tackling the challenges of global competition or the ongoing financial crisis … The European Parliament agrees with this general principle, but calls for less and better targeted state aid in the future. https:/…
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Assisted dying bill - special series #6: Lessons from New Zealand
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33:59In this sixth instalment of our special mini-podcast series, we continue to track the progress of the Terminally Ill Adults (End of Life) Bill, which seeks to legalise assisted dying in England and Wales. We discuss the pace of the Committee’s progress, the dynamics between supporters and opponents of the Bill, and a key upcoming vote on the clause…
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Is 5G wireless communication safe for human health?
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5:54The fifth generation of communication technologies, known as 5G, is fundamental to achieving a European gigabit society by 2025. But how will this affect our health and that of our children? Is 5G really safe? https://www.europarl.europa.eu/thinktank/en/document.html?reference=EPRS_BRI(2020)646172 Source: © European Union - EP…
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Net Zero and National Security: How can Parliament hold the Government to account?
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55:40In this episode, we sit down with Toby Perkins MP, Chair of Parliament’s Environmental Audit Committee, to discuss how he and his colleagues plan to hold the Government accountable for its ambitious Net Zero commitments. The Government’s advisory body, the Climate Change Committee, has now recommended emissions reductions for the Seventh Carbon Bud…
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Alicia McCarthy reports as ministers announce how they plan to move away from fossil fuels.Av BBC Radio 4
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First Minister's Questions 6 March 2025
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46:38Listen back to FMQs! Questions this week included: Marie McNair To ask the First Minister how the Scottish Government will mark International Women’s Day, and its theme of "Accelerating Action" to reach gender equality. Annie Wells To ask the First Minister what plans the Scottish Government has to tackle the reported rising number of cases of drug…
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Sean Curran reports on Prime Minister's Questions - and more.Av BBC Radio 4
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Nusrat Ghani: Regulating AI, dealing with sanctions & supporting MPs as Deputy Speaker
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16:00This episode of ‘Parliamentary Conversations in the Commonwealth’, the CPA’s Podcast, speaks to Nusrat Ghani, MP, UK Deputy Speaker and Chairman of the Ways and Means Committee. Recorded at the 1st joint CPA Asia South-East Asia Regional Conference in Lahore, Pakistan February 2025, Nusrat Ghani speaks about her path into politics, how best to supp…
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Alicia McCarthy reports on government plans to tackle the growing threat from the Iranian regime.Av BBC Radio 4
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Sean Curran reports as MPs from all parties rally round the Prime Minister's diplomatic efforts to build a lasting peace in Ukraine.Av BBC Radio 4
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Susan Hulme takes a first look at the government's major new legislation on crime and policing in England and WalesAv BBC Radio 4
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Assisted dying bill - special series #5: Inside the Public Bill Committee
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27:44In this fifth instalment of our special mini-podcast series, we take you back inside the Public Bill Committee for the latest updates as MPs continue their scrutiny of the assisted dying bill. This week we speak with Kit Malthouse MP, a co-sponsor of the Bill and a key voice in the Committee’s deliberations. Kit Malthouse, a former Home Office Mini…
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International aid cuts: What is Parliament's role?
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45:59Parliament passed a law requiring the Government to spend 0.7% of Gross National Income on international aid. So, should Ministers be able to bypass that legal obligation through a ministerial statement? We also discuss Labour MP Mike Amesbury’s suspended jail sentence and how a recall petition will be called if he doesn’t voluntarily step down. Pl…
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Wisdom with words - Proverbs 26:4-5 - 25.2.25 - Series: Wisdom for life
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17:33Audio of a talk given on the theme of wisdom with words from the book of Proverbs at a Christians in Parliament Chapel service in the Chapel of St Mary Undercroft on 25 February 2025Av Christians in Parliament
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What difference does Christian faith make to Defence policy? - An evening with Professor Tom Simpson
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40:31Audio of a talk on the difference Christian faith makes to Defence policy by Professor Tom Simpson given in The Jubilee Room, Westminster Hall on Monday 24th February 2025Av Christians in Parliament
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First Minister's Questions 27 February 2025
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50:33Listen back to FMQs! Questions this week included: Michael Matheson MSP To ask the First Minister what assessment the Scottish Government has made of the recent study by the Energy and Climate Intelligence Unit regarding the contribution of the net zero sector to the UK and Scotland’s economy. Brian Whittle MSP To ask the First Minister what action…
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