Humans of Politics

British Conservative MP, and former Secretary of State for Northern Ireland, Karen Bradley tells Abie Philbin Bowman about her accidental career move from tax accountant to MP; "falling in love with Northern Ireland"; and her biggest frustrations as Secretary of State.

Former British Conservative MP Nick Boles tells Abie Philbin Bowman about the excitement of rebuilding a decimated party, why elections are like a drug and the positive side of getting cancer.

British Labour MP Rachael Maskell tells Abie Philbin Bowman about the loneliness of voting against abortion, her frustration at the lack of urgency on climate action, and why Westminster is an ‘alien’ environment where guided tours get in the way of politics.

Scottish National Party MP Angus MacNeil tells Abie Philbin Bowman about trying to get Tony Blair arrested, the dangers of marrying a politician, and dividing his life between Westminster and his island constituency in the outer Hebrides.

British Conservative MP Dame Caroline Spelman tells Abie Philbin Bowman about her Christian calling into politics, overcoming rejection by 27 constituencies and why she's swapping Westminster for Peace and Reconciliation in the age of Brexit.

British Liberal Democrat MP, and former Conservative, Dr Phillip Lee tells Abie Philbin Bowman about the overlapping roles of GP and MP, being "guilty until proven innocent" and nearly having a heart attack during his dramatic defection.

British Labour MP Tan Singh Dhesi tells Abie Philbin Bowman about his viral confrontation with Boris Johnson, why the public seem to like the bear-pit of PMQs, and the pressures of being the first Sikh to wear a Turban in Parliament.

British Conservative MP Andrew Bridgen tells Abie Philbin Bowman about growing up in poverty, the emotional impact of being an MP and what happens when an English MP claims he's entitled to an Irish passport.

British Conservative MP Andrew Bridgen tells Abie Philbin Bowman about growing up in poverty, the emotional life of an MP and the real story behind his claim to an Irish passport.

Information about the first ever 'Humans of Politics: LIVE' taking place on November 21st, as part of the Dublin Festival of Politics. Also, a flavour of what to expect in Season 2, coming soon to your podcast feed...