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ITV News UK Editor Paul Brand offers the hypothetical keys to Number 10 to a guest and asks them: What would you do now?... more
FAQs about Acting Prime Minister:How many episodes does Acting Prime Minister have?The podcast currently has 56 episodes available.
November 27, 2020Rory Stewart: 'Covid could spell the end of Boris Johnson's premiership'Former prime ministerial candidate Rory Stewart has said the coronavirus pandemic could cost Boris Johnson his premiership, because grasping detail is his "greatest weakness".He also chats to podcast host about uniting the UK, cutting the foreign aid budget, and reveals whether he would return to British politics.Remember to like, subscribe, and rate us five stars!...more37minPlay
November 20, 2020Louise Haigh on Jeremy Corbyn’s 'appalling' behaviour and uniting the unionLouise Haigh on Jeremy Corbyn’s 'appalling' behaviour and uniting the unionActing Prime Minister this week is Shadow Northern Ireland Secretary Louise Haigh.She chats to us about her regret over nominating Jeremy Corbyn to be leader, how he compares with Keir Starmer and how she would ensure the United Kingdom stays together.Remember to like, subscribe, and rate us five stars!...more32minPlay
November 12, 2020Laurence Fox has started a political party - here's what he'd do if he became PMActor Laurence Fox is launching his own political movement - the Reclaim Party - so what would he do if he was actually in power?He tells the ITV News podcast Acting Prime Minister why he's launched the party and what he wants to achieve.The actor-turned-politician, who has sparked controversy with some of his comments, talks to ITV News Political Correspondent Paul Brand through his journey from school, to starring in TV drama series Lewis, to his infamous Question Time appearance and becoming a free-speech advocate.He's asked whether he'd congratulate Joe Biden on winning the US election, what he'd do to save the UK economy from coronavirus - and whether he'd be prepared to press the nuclear button....more30minPlay
October 23, 2020Get to know Lib Dem leader Ed Davey: His thoughts on Covid, care and fixing the partyLeader of the Liberal Democrats Ed Davey is the latest guest on Acting Prime Minister.The MP speaks to us about his life as a carer, first for his mum, then his grandmother, then his young son.He also talks about his task as Lib Dem leader, to win seats in the next general election and to restore the party's reputation.Remember to like, subscribe and rate us five stars!...more34minPlay
October 14, 2020Tory MP Caroline Nokes on Boris Johnson's potential 'regret' and how it felt being sackedThis week's Acting Prime Minister guest is Caroline Nokes.The former minister tells the podcast she believes Boris Johnson may live to regret his decision to ignore scientific advice on a circuit breaker lockdown.She also explains what made her a Tory and what it was like to learn on Twitter how the prime minister had sacked her from government.Remember to like, subscribe and rate us five stars!...more40minPlay
October 07, 2020Tory MP Steve Baker attacks lockdown and admits Brexit divided BritainThis week's guest on Acting Prime Minister is Steve Baker.The Brexit-supporting Tory MP speaks to Paul Brand about coronavirus, Boris Johnson and much more.Remember to like, subscribe and rate us five stars!...more38minPlay
September 30, 2020Prue Leith on coronavirus, politics, death, and filming Bake Off in lockdownThis week's guest is Great British Bake Off judge Prue Leith.In a wide ranging interview, Prue spoke about her political persuasion, how she wished she'd gone into politics herself and the laws she would change if she had the chance.Remember to like, subscribe and rate us five stars!...more31minPlay
September 25, 2020Who is Anneliese Dodds? Shadow chancellor on coronavirus, Starmer and house musicThis week's guest is the Labour's shadow chancellor, Anneliese Dodds.She spoke to Paul about the economy, Labour's new leadership and dealing with the coronavirus crisis while being a mother to two children.All episodes of Acting Prime Minister are also available to audio-only on any podcast platform.Remember to like, subscribe and rate us five stars!...more34minPlay
September 17, 2020Mark Drakeford on dealing with Boris Johnson's government during coronavirus crisisThis week's guest is the First Minister of Wales, Mark Drakeford.He spoke to Paul about dealing with the coronavirus crisis, how its raised his profile and how it's given some in Westminster a crash course in devolution.He also reveals how 'frustrating' it's been dealing with Boris Johnson's government during the pandemic.All episodes of Acting Prime Minister are also available to audio-only on any podcast platform.Remember to like, subscribe and rate us five stars!...more34minPlay
September 09, 2020Diane Abbott speaks candidly about 'frightening' abuse she receivesThis week's guest on Acting Prime Minister is former shadow home secretary Diane Abbott.The representative for Hackney North, who was the first black woman to be elected an MP, opens up to podcast presenter Paul Brand about how it feels to be on the receiving end of harsh social media abuse.Remember to like, subscribe, and rate us five stars....more27minPlay
FAQs about Acting Prime Minister:How many episodes does Acting Prime Minister have?The podcast currently has 56 episodes available.