In this episode, Labour MP for Whitehaven and Workington, Josh MacAlister, reflects on his early days as a teacher in Oldham and the powerful lessons that continue to shape his voice in Parliament. He shares how the classroom prepared him for Commons debates, the lasting impact of his stepdad’s guidance, and his journey founding the social work charity Frontline. With deep roots in service and a clear mission to improve outcomes for children and families in West Cumbria, Josh opens up about what drives him—then and now.

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