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Today in Parliament

BBC Radio 4
Labour Party
Infected Blood Scandal
Rachel Reeves
UK Public Finances
Parliamentary Standards
Energy Policy
Climate Change
Compensation
Ukraine
Public Service Accountability
Assisted Dying Bill
Chancellor's Budget
Jeremy Hunt
Conservative Government
Winter Fuel Payments
Child Poverty
Conservative Party
Keir Starmer
Second Jobs
Clean Energy

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Alicia McCarthy reports as the prime minister condemns the terror attack in Sydney and promises to take every possible step to protect the Jewish community in the UK.

Alicia McCarthy reports on the assisted dying bill. Also - do we need British money for British start-up companies? And the story of Westminster's "maddest Christmas", which led to the English Civil War

MPs try to find out what Donald Trump's natonal security strategy means for the UK. Susan Hulme reports.

Sean Curran reports as the Health Secretary tells MPs about a fresh offer to avert a strike by resident doctors.

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Dr Daniel James
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Episode: 14/11/2025
Professor Angela Gallup
A prominent forensic scientist involved in high-profile cases.
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Andy Slaughter
Chair of the Commons Justice Committee.
Episode: 14/11/2025
Dr. Eloise Donnelly
Parliament's curator of historic furniture and decorative art
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Episode: 24/10/2025
Dr. Zubir Ahmed
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Episode: 24/10/2025
Heather Matwatso
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Episode: 24/10/2025
Jamie Stone
Chair of the Petitions Committee, Liberal Democrat MP
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Episode: 18/07/2025
Adrian Kerrison
Senior curator at the Imperial War Museum
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Episode: 18/07/2025
Sir Bob Neill
Former Conservative MP and criminal barrister
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Episode: 18/07/2025

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Susan Hulme
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Sean Curran
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Alicia McCarthy
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Reviews

4.4 out of 5 stars from 215 ratings
  • Listening since a child

    I have listened to this since a child - it gives you a real insight into what goes on in parliament

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    s whitesid
    United Kingdoma year ago
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    Never missed it !!!

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    United States2 years ago
  • Today in Parliament

    I find this podcast interesting because I like to keep up with what’s happening in Westminster and the BBC today in parliament team do a fantastic job in updating people

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    5
    Reverend Cleminson
    United Kingdom3 years ago
  • Excellent summary

    A brilliant and unbiased summary of the day in Parliament.

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    United Kingdom6 years ago
  • A Must Listen

    Never miss it!

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    Mallarie121
    United States6 years ago

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Listeners appreciate the podcast for its insightful and objective analysis of parliamentary discussions.
Some concerns have been raised about the podcast's upload timing, with requests for more timely releases after sessions.
Overall, it is seen as an essential source of information for those interested in UK politics and parliamentary operations.
The format is praised for being concise, making complex political issues accessible to a wider audience.

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28/11/2025
Q: How might this legislative change affect the assisted dying Bill?
It shows the government's neutrality could facilitate a smoother path for the bill, reflecting its importance as recognized by Parliament.
28/11/2025
Q: Do you think the bill is more likely to become law now than it was at the beginning of this week?
Yes, there's a reasonable way forward for it to become law now, provided the session isn't ended too early.
28/11/2025
Q: Do you think even all these extra days are going to make much difference?
While there's doubt given the number of amendments, it suggests an interesting negotiation dynamic may develop.
13/10/2025
Q: What steps is she taking to address the extremist ideology, which is both online and in schools and in mosques?
The Home Secretary emphasized the need for a comprehensive review of public order powers and new measures to protect communities.
15/07/2025
Q: Does she agree with me that actually it's the children that should come first, and because the children should come first, we should urgently scrap the two-child cap as quickly as possible?
The Minister avoided giving a direct answer but highlighted the need for financial considerations before committing to policy changes.

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2. Professor Angela Gallup
3. Andy Slaughter
4. Dr. Eloise Donnelly
5. Dr. Zubir Ahmed
6. Heather Matwatso
7. Jamie Stone
8. Adrian Kerrison

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