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Parliament Matters
Parliament Matters
Hansard Society

Join two of the UK's leading parliamentary experts, Mark D'Arcy and Ruth Fox, as they guide you through the often mysterious ways... more

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Episodes

Inside the Private Members’ Bill ballot: 20 MPs win the legislative lottery

The Private Members’ Bill (PMB) ballot for this Session has been drawn, giving 20 MPs the opportunity to introduce a... more

06 Sep 2024 · 1 hour, 9 minutes
Inside the hidden world of law-making.

How is a King’s Speech crafted? What really happens behind the doors of the Parliamentary Business and Legislation Cabinet Committee?... more

16 Aug 2024 · 26 minutes
£22 billion financial 'black hole': What is Parliament's role?

This week's bruising Commons exchange between the Chancellor, Rachel Reeves, and the man she replaced at the Treasury, Jeremy Hunt,... more

02 Aug 2024 · 59 minutes
Labour tightens its grip on Parliament

One consequence of the mini-parliamentary rebellion on the King’s Speech is that Keir Starmer has decisively disciplined his backbench rebels,... more

27 Jul 2024 · 41 minutes
What has Keir Starmer got in common with Robert Redford?

The legislative sausage machine has cranked into action so Mark and Ruth dissect the government’s programme following the King’s Speech.... more

19 Jul 2024 · 1 hour, 9 minutes
New arrivals, absent friends and time-honoured ceremonies

Old stagers and complete newcomers: Prime Minister Keir Starmer’s ministerial team is taking shape. But is it a good idea... more

12 Jul 2024 · 1 hour, 3 minutes
Who will be the stars of the new Parliament?

With a 50% new intake and 40% female representation, the latest parliamentary group promises exciting new talent. Renowned journalist and... more

07 Jul 2024 · 52 minutes
Supermajority vs. micro-opposition: Parliament after the general election?

Government Ministers have been warning of the risks if Labour wins a ‘supermajority’. But does the concept have any real... more

28 Jun 2024 · 50 minutes
Will the parties reform Westminster?

After a brief election-induced hiatus Mark and Ruth are back to look at the party’s manifesto plans to reshape Parliament... more

21 Jun 2024 · 1 hour, 8 minutes
Democratic decision-making in health emergencies: Learning the lessons of the Covid pandemic

This week we have a compelling conversation with human-rights barrister Adam Wagner as we delve into the findings of the... more

31 May 2024 · 28 minutes
Parliament Matters
Inside the Private Members’ Bill ballot: 20 MPs win the legislative lottery
Parliament Matters