An unscheduled EMERGENCY episode (!) prompted by the resignation of senior Civil Servant Sue Gray to take up a job... more

New Year, new episodes! An update from Nigel Fletcher on our plans for the podcast in 2023, including more topical... more

With protests continuing on the streets of Iran against the country's authoritarian regime, and the Ukrainian people continuing their defiance... more

As the Conservative Party suffers a collapse in its opinion poll rating, Nigel speaks to pollster Chris Curtis of Opinium... more

There is a new mood of confidence around the Labour Party as it takes a substantial lead in the opinion... more

In this special episode, we pay tribute to Her Late Majesty Queen Elizabeth II in the week of her State... more

This episode features extracts from the first Opposition Studies Conference, held in July 2022 at King's College London. Baroness Royall... more

The Labour Party, perhaps more than other parties, has a keen sense of its own history. In this episode... more

How important are ideas to an opposition party seeking election? How has the Labour Party struggled to balance ideology and... more

We're back with a Christmas Special, and a real treat from the archives of the Centre for Opposition Studies. In... more

When Tony Blair took Labour back into government in 1997, his achievement was built on the foundations laid by his... more

Kate Fall was a key member of David Cameron's inner circle throughout his time as Leader of the Opposition and... more

In politics as in battle, it's vital to know your enemy. Getting inside their head to anticipate their likely attacks... more

When the Conservatives suffered their landslide defeat in the 1997 General Election, they faced the sudden shock of opposition: ignored... more

The last decade has seen a number of surprise election results in the UK- from the unexpected Conservative majority in... more

With renewed protests in Russia following the arrest and detention of activist leader Alexei Navalny, what are the prospects for... more

As President Joe Biden begins his Presidency, the shadow of his predecessor Donald Trump hangs over the administration, following the... more

Making fun of politicians is a longstanding tradition in the press, and the ability to do so is a vital... more

In a festive special, Nigel is joined by former Home Secretary and recent Strictly star Jacqui Smith, to discuss the... more

Dr Nigel Fletcher considers the nature of political uncertainty, and discusses the future challenges for the Labour Party and the... more