Parliament Matters

Handsard 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 our politicians do business and explore the running controversies about the way Parliament works. Read more

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Episodes

Is the assisted dying bill being filibustered?

Today (03/10/2026) 38:55Starmer, Iran, and Parliament’s role in war powers

03/06/2026 53:21 Mandelson, Andrew and Epstein: Should there be parliamentary committee of inquiry?

02/28/2026 1:00:51The forgotten pioneer: Who was Margaret Bondfield, Britain’s first female Cabinet Minister?

02/20/2026 1:10:30What happens when you lose the party whip?

02/13/2026 1:08:36 Show all episodes

Our take on Parliament Matters podcast

Parliament Matters offers a weekly deep dive into the heart of British politics with hosts Mark D'Arcy and Ruth Fox. Each 35-minute episode is filled with insights, dissecting topics like the King's Speech and the enigmatic 1922 Committee. The duo's lively debates shed light on the ceremonial aspects of Parliament and the intricacies of party leadership. With new Select Committee Chairs in play and the scrutiny of MPs' conduct under the microscope, the podcast doesn't shy away from the complexities of governance. Special episodes tackle urgent queries, making parliamentary procedures accessible to all. Parliament Matters is a government podcast by Hansard Society.