A Mucky Business with Tim Farron

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A Mucky Business with Tim Farron episodes

September 30 What does Andy Burnham’s big speech mean for Britain?
It’s Labour’s turn for party conference, and one speech is dominating the conversation: Andy Burnham’s.
Tim is joined by former Loughborough MP Andy Reed, who worked alongside Burnham during his early days in Parliament, to unpack the speech, the policies Burnham announced, and what they might mean for Labour.
Andy also reflects on life after politics - and what comes next when Westminster is no longer your day job.
Plus, Tim turns his attention to AI, asking what it means for Christians - and whether we can, or should, engage with it.
And, as always, Tim answers one of your questions.
So if you haven't sent yours in already, make sure you do!
Email your question to [email protected].
If you'd like to support the team making this podcast, you can do so at stewardship.org.uk/partners/AMB.
32 min
September 22 Can the Lib Dems be the answer to Reform UK's rise?
We're continuing our conference season, and this time it's the Lib Dems' turn.
Tim is joined by Munira Wilson, the party's education spokesperson and MP for Twickenham.
They discuss the rise of Reform, the donations row that overshadowed Reform's own conference, and whether the Lib Dems still have a place in British politics.
She also shares whether her faith makes her everyday job easier or harder.
Plus, Tim reflects on this week's Mucky Question: when does patriotism become idolatry?
And, as always, Tim answers one of your questions. So if you haven't sent yours in already, make sure you do! Email your question to [email protected].
If you'd like to support the team making this podcast, you can do so at stewardship.org.uk/partners/AMB.
28 min
September 17 From 'pirate ship' to party of government - has Reform UK really grown up?
This week, Tim's kicking off the conference series - over the next four episodes, he's sitting down with a member of each party
having their conference this season.
First up: Reform UK, whose three-day party conference has already been and gone. Tim catches up with Derbyshire Councillor Stephen Reed to talk about his faith journey, the donations row that overshadowed the event, and why he reckons he's defending Christian values.
And of course, this week's Mucky Question is all about assisted dying - what happens next?
Plus, as always, Tim answers one of your questions.
So if you haven't sent yours in already, make sure you do! Email your question to [email protected].
If you’d like to support the team making this podcast, you can do so at stewardship.org.uk/partners/AMB.
30 min
September 15 Why I opposed Assisted Dying with Labour MP Julie Minns
Following the defeat of the Assisted Dying Bill in Parliament, Tim chats with Labour MP for Carlisle, Julie Minns.
Julie delivered one of the most emotional and powerful speeches during the debate, and she joins Tim to talk more about her decision to oppose the bill and why she believes assisted dying is the wrong path for our society.
Do you have a question for Tim? Send it to [email protected] and he may answer it in a future episode.
If you’d like to support the team making this podcast, you can do so at stewardship.org.uk/partners/AMB.
22 min
September 09 Can you govern by giving power away? - Sarah Smith MP on Andy Burnham's first months
A new season, a new PM and a lot to unpack!
This week Tim is joined by Sarah Smith MP, the Labour representative for Hyndburn and Haslingden in Lancashire.
They discuss Andy Burnham's first months in No.10, his Catholic faith, and Sarah's push for SEND reform at the Department for Education.
Plus Tim tackles this week's Mucky Question - can you govern by giving power away? He digs into Andy Burnham's devolution plans and whether real power can ever truly leave Westminster.
And he answers a listener's question, as always. Got one of your own? Email [email protected].
If you’d like to support the team making this podcast, you can do so at stewardship.org.uk/partners/AMB.
30 min
June 23 Krish Kandiah, founder of Sanctuary Foundation.
This week Tim is joined by Krish Kandiah, founder of Sanctuary Foundation.
His charity helps coordinate housing, integration and community support for refugees and asylum seekers arriving in the UK, particularly those fleeing conflicts such as those in Ukraine and Afghanistan.
With questions around asylum, migration and national identity dominating political headlines, they will discuss
those issues together.
And Tim gives his thoughts on the Sir Keir Starmer stepping down as Prime Minister.
Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to [email protected] You can listen to all episodes of A Mucky Business on the Premier Plus app!
30 min
June 16 Tim Farron: A 200th episode special
Now, it's time for a special episode of A Mucky Business, as Tim gets interviewed by producer Anna Rees Green.

We'll hear about what he's learnt through hosting 200 episodes of the podcast, including his thoughts on 'local star' MPs like Andy Burnham... as well as why he thinks Christians shouldn't start their own political party!

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29 min
June 09 Darren Paffey MP: Belonging and faith amid national tragedy
This week Tim is joined by Darren Paffey, Labour MP for Southampton Itchen. His constituency has found itself at the centre of national tragedy this week - with the sentencing of Henry Nowak's murderer, and subsequent protests on its streets.

Darren tells Tim about how being adopted helped shape his faith, and Tim answers your question about lying in manifestos!

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30 min
June 02 Mims Schluter Atkinson: Gen Z, work and the Sabbath
Tim is joined this week by Mims Schluter Atkinson, director of development at the Jubilee Centre.

We'll hear about her advocacy work, and why the Sabbath is so vital for Gen Z.

And Tim answers your question on Mandelson and accountability.

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30 min
May 19 Jago Wynne: Integrity Fix
In today's episode, rector Jago Wynne tells Tim why Wilberforce-like integrity is the missing ingredient in a world seeking good leadership.
And Tim answers your question on religious expression in the public square.
Want your question answered next week? Drop a quick email to [email protected].
If you’d like to support the team making this podcast, you can do so at stewardship.org.uk/partners/AMB.
30 min