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OppositionCast
OppositionCast
The Centre for Opposition Studies

Discussion of political opposition with leading academics, politicians and commentators, presented by Dr Nigel Fletcher of the Centre for Opposition Studies.

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Episodes

57 - From London to LA

We have a result! The long Conservative leadership contest comes to an end with the election of Kemi Badenoch, who... more

04 Nov 2024 · 49 minutes
56 - In the room where it happens

Plot twist! We're back with an extra episode after the final MPs' ballot in the Conservative leadership election produced a... more

11 Oct 2024 · 30 minutes
55 - Gray days and Tory blues

With the sudden resignation at the weekend of the Prime Minister's Chief of Staff, Sue Gray, what does the turmoil... more

07 Oct 2024 · 1 hour, 24 minutes
54 - Landslides and downpours

With the Labour Party back in government after 14 years of opposition, Nigel heads up to Liverpool to the party's... more

27 Sep 2024 · 59 minutes
53 - Jet Skiing and Pet Eating

It's party conference season, and Sir Ed Davey has kicked things off by arriving at his Lib Dem gathering in... more

21 Sep 2024 · 49 minutes
52 - OppositionCast goes transatlantic!

We're back - and we've gone transatlantic! With the US election looming, Sarah has headed Stateside, and joins us from... more

06 Sep 2024 · 1 hour, 13 minutes
51 - Brat Summer Recess

As parliament rises for its summer recess, MPs and politicos will be getting a bit of a break after a... more

02 Aug 2024 · 1 hour, 11 minutes
50- Opposition in the New Parliament

As the new parliament gets underway, we consider the changed political landscape, and the implications for the way opposition operates,... more

23 Jul 2024 · 1 hour, 38 minutes
49: After the Landslide- a new dawn?

The dust has barely settled after the Labour landslide, but Nigel and Sarah have caught up on their sleep, and... more

09 Jul 2024 · 1 hour, 53 minutes
48 - Polling Day - The calm before the storm?

Finally, it has arrived. The polls are open and after six weeks of politicians campaigning, it is now for the... more

04 Jul 2024 · 1 hour, 14 minutes
47 - Jacqui Smith, Elton John and the return of the Tory Chicken

With just two days to go until polling day, we're joined by special guest and podcast royalty, former Labour Home... more

02 Jul 2024 · 1 hour, 26 minutes
46 - A noisy debate, and "Blair: The movie"

With just a week to go until the results of the election are known, Nigel and Sarah discuss the latest... more

28 Jun 2024 · 1 hour, 19 minutes
45 - Trust, Trussonomics and Taylor Swift

As the betting scandal rumbles on, Nigel and Sarah discuss what further damage it could do to the public's faith... more

25 Jun 2024 · 1 hour, 10 minutes
44 - Bets, ballots and a Tory meltdown

In this episode Nigel and Sarah review the party leaders' performance in their latest television grilling, discuss the Tory betting... more

21 Jun 2024 · 1 hour, 26 minutes
43 - Dog bites, small parties, and Donald Duck vs Mickey Mouse

In the latest from the campaign trail we talk to Conservative Minister Lord Parkinson, fresh from a bloody encounter with... more

18 Jun 2024 · 1 hour, 10 minutes
42 - Robot Keir, crossover polls, Blair, Thatcher and the Klingons

Manifesto week concludes with the Labour and Green Party manifestos being published, and another TV debate being held. Nigel and... more

14 Jun 2024 · 1 hour, 25 minutes
41 - Manifestos, chickens, and Labour in Opposition

It's manifesto week, with the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats having launched theirs, and Labour's still to come on Thursday. Nigel... more

11 Jun 2024 · 1 hour, 32 minutes
40 - D-Day for Rishi; Lib Dems with Mark Pack

What are the challenges facing the Lib Dems in this election, and what does success look like for them? In... more

07 Jun 2024 · 1 hour, 23 minutes
39 - TV Debates, Farage and Blair's Battle Bus

As we await the first Leaders' TV debate of the election, Nigel and Sarah discuss the news from the campaign... more

04 Jun 2024 · 1 hour, 13 minutes
38 - Candidates, trains and paddle-boards

In this all-star edition of the podcast we speak to Gyles Brandreth and John Sergeant about parallels with previous... more

31 May 2024 · 1 hour, 13 minutes
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It's manifesto week, with the Conservatives and Liberal Democrats having launched theirs, and Labour's still to come on Thursday. Nigel and Sarah... more