OffTheCuth

Jacob Rees-Mogg joins OffTheCuth for a candid and wide-ranging conversation. In light of the shocking murder of the formidable Ann Widdecombe, Jacob shares his personal memories of working with her, reflects on her principled legacy in British politics, and discusses why her no-nonsense style is so sorely needed today.

He also discusses Starmer's turbulent time in office and looks ahead at the challenges facing Andy Burnham and the Labour Party going forward.

OffTheCuth's So You Want To series breaks down the UK Labour government's landmark Employment Rights Act 2025 (and related reforms).

Talking to John Colbert, who sits on the Central Executive of the GMB, this podcast guides listeners through the biggest changes that have been made and what it really means without the usual legal jargon.

It’s an ideal primer for anyone trying to stay ahead of the most significant overhaul of UK workplace rights in decades.

So you want to be a SPAD? That single word conjures up images of late-night secret crisis meetings and red boxes. But what’s it really like to work there? Joe Tetlow, SPAD to former Home Secretary Sir James Cleverly, spills the beans..

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Political commentator Tom Harris delivers a sharp postmortem on how Keir Starmer’s brief and troubled premiership has lead to the return of Andy Burnham following his stunning by-election victory in Makerfield to claim the premiership as his prize. #leadership #burnham #byelection #makerfield #keirstarmer #politicalanalysis #coronation #failure

In this video, Michael Winstanley, the Conservative candidate for the Makerfield By-Election, shares his bold opinions on the future of the constituency and directly challenges Andy Burnham and Labour’s record in Greater Manchester.

From local issues like the high street, crime, transport and Andy Burnham’s leadership, Winstanley pulls no punches as he explains why he believes Makerfield deserves better.

Listen to Baroness Morgan talk about how the Makerfield by-election will impact the PM's chances of holding onto power, and how this can't detract from issues like VAWG on trains being addressed

Listen to world famous mezzo soprano Svetlina Stoyanova talk about her journey into the world of opera, diva moments behind the stage and surprising facts about the life of an opera singer

With Labour’s poll numbers collapsing and backbench unrest growing, Keir Starmer took to the podium this morning to ask for another chance to prove himself.

In this episode, Lord Ahmad of Wimbledon, who has been a Minister in 4 different departments including the Foreign Office, gives his verdict on whether or not he has done enough to stabilise his leadership — or if the damage is now irreversible.

Speaking candidly about Labour’s mounting crises — from poor local election results to internal party unrest and policy missteps — Stewart comments on the future of the Prime Minister. With sharp analysis drawn from his years in Parliament, Stewart uses his experience to paint a picture of the future for the Labour party and the wider political landscape in the UK as a whole.

The former Conservative MP and battle-hardened ex-councillor delivers hard-hitting, no-spin truths on the 2026 local elections and the impact of the loss of faith in politicians locally and nationally