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What does an era of global instability mean for the UK?
On the second anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, The Expert Factor team examine what an era of global instability means for the UK.
Party political game-playing over Gaza conflict brings parliament into disrepute
A bad day in parliament for Lindsay Hoyle has once again exposed the shortcomings of Commons procedure.
Preparing for Power - Episode 3: The opposition
Jonathan Powell, Harriet Harman, Gus O’Donnell and Oliver Letwin reveal how they got ready for the possibility of a change of government.
Rishi Sunak's double by-election trouble
Chris Cook of the Financial Times joins the podcast team to explore just how much trouble the PM is in – and what he can do to turn things around.
What does the power-sharing deal mean for Northern Ireland?
Katy Hayward from Queen's University Belfast joins The Expert Factor team for a deep dive into recent political developments in Northern Ireland.
Preparing for Power – Episode 2: The civil service
Five former permanent secretaries reveal how they readied themselves and their departments for a potential change in their political bosses.
House of Lords report provides clear direction for regulatory reform
'Who watches the watchdogs?' represents the latest contribution to an ongoing debate about how regulators should better be held to account.
Who regulates standards for MPs?
The behaviour of MPs is governed and influenced by a wide array of processes and bodies.
The Union and the state
Whether the UK survives in its current form or what it will look like if it doesn’t stay together, will hinge on which vision prevails.
Sunak gambles as Starmer U-turns
Times Health Commission chair, Rachel Sylvester, joins the team to discuss the PM's PMQs bust-up with Keir Starmer and how to fix the NHS.