John Bercow's Absolute Power

Deborah Frances-White quizzes former speaker John Bercow about how British democracy really works. The instruments of power in the UK are often arcane, confusing and bizarre – but understanding how they operate is key to wielding them effectively – and as citizens, we need to be aware of what those in power can and can’t do. With a governing party which is using those instruments more ruthlessly than any government in recent memory, it’s more important than ever to appreciate how we got here and what we can do about it. Former Speaker of the House of Commons John Bercow is an ideal guide through this dense thicket of tradition, legislation, convention and constitution. But rather than giving a lecture, we will present this guide in the form of a conversation between him and Deborah Frances-White. Familiar from her hit podcast The Guilty Feminist as well as her award-winning BBC Radio 4 show Rolls the Dice and countless other TV an

John Bercow's Absolute Power is a news podcast hosted by The Spontaneity Shop, with 17 episodes on record and a Required Pod Score of 80. PitchCentric scores this show on Booking Probability, Listen Score, and live audience signals refreshed every 24 hours.

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  Bonus episode - Brexit

  Mar 1, 202249 minS1

  <p>In the process of making the series, we found one thing came up again and again. BREXIT. In the interest in keeping each episode focussed we realised quickly there wasn’t time to keep all the Brexit related content in but realised that a large behind the scenes chunk of the story was being told. We’ve collected the clips and present them here.</p>Website: https://absolutepowerpod.comYou can send us an email: mail@absolutepowerpod.comWe’re on Twitter as: @bercowpowerpod<p><br></p><p > Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.</p>

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  1.10 How to Become an MP

  Feb 22, 202237 minS1

  <p>We get to the most important question of all, How does one Become an MP? Is it backstabbing and elbowing? Or is it just stomaching some poorly cooked dinners?</p><p>This is the last recording of this series, but next week there will be a bonus outtakes episode touching on one of the most contentious events in modern British history - Brexit.</p>Website: https://absolutepowerpod.comYou can send us an email: mail@absolutepowerpod.comWe’re on Twitter as: @bercowpowerpod<p > Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.</p>

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  Episode #9

  1.09 The House of Lords

  Feb 15, 202242 minS1

  <p>John and Deborah tread through the secret corridors to get to one of the strangest and most misunderstood elements of the British Political system, The House of Lords! What do they do? How are they allowed to still be doing it? Are they worth it, or just born with it?</p>Website: https://absolutepowerpod.comYou can send us an email: mail@absolutepowerpod.comWe’re on Twitter as: @bercowpowerpod<p><br></p><p > Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.</p>

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  Episode #8

  1.08 Statutory Instruments

  Feb 8, 202235 minS1

  <p>Statutory Instruments. What are they and can we trust Priti Patel to weild them on our behalf?</p>Website: https://absolutepowerpod.comYou can send us an email: mail@absolutepowerpod.comWe’re on Twitter as: @bercowpowerpod<p><br></p><p > Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.</p>

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