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

The King and Parliament: The relationship between politics and the royals

01/03/2026 50:45Is being Prime Minister an impossible job?

12/23/2025 55:56 What's coming up over the Christmas/New Year recess

12/22/2025 1:51Choosing a new Lord Speaker

12/19/2025 1:32:05Where are the Reform UK peers?

12/13/2025 1:00:15 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.