OffTheCuth

Listen to a discussion on the origins of two key Kings Speech pledges by the new Labour Government: the removal of the £200 threshold for shoplifting and making violence against a shop worker a specific offence and how this will impact the retail sector.

Listen to Margaret talk about how she has influenced rail policy in Westminster and Cardiff through her work as Government Advisor, transport specialist and Welsh Woman of the Year

BIOG: Margaret’s 40-year career has seen her own and operate a container shipping line, port terminals and a road haulage fleet. She has also been Deputy Chair of the Port of Dover, Chair of the Network Rail Supervisory Board, Chair of the Tourism Advisory Board for Wales and Vice Chair of the Welsh Development Agency. Here she talks about what she feels the incoming Government will need to focus on after the election.

Rob Rams, a close associate of ex Prime Minister Boris Johnson when he was London Mayor as well as a special adviser at DEFRA, gives his searingly honest opinion about the prospects and strategy of the Conservatives during this election based on his intricate knowledge of the party and what he's finding on the doorsteps.

In this second election special, Tom Harris gives his verdict on the record of the Conservative Government in Westminster, The Labour Party in Wales and Scotland, and his thoughts on the upcoming election.

Listen to insights about the General Election on July 4th from Ian Paisley Jr, including the impact of the return of Nigel Farage to frontline politics, the battlegrounds faced by the DUP in the election as well as the state of play for the main Parliamentary parties ahead of July 4th

In this episode of “Off The Cuth" I talk about how the lessons Vaughan Gething taught me 30 years ago have helped ensure that my work in public affairs has a real impact.

Dean talks about how to improve your own mindset to achieve your goals, the impact a sudden diagnosis of Motor Neurone Disease has had on him and the work he has undertaken to help all those suffering with this disease.

"Nothing is permanent, how you feel today will change tomorrow and you have more power than you think".

BIOG: Dean was one of the leading mindset and performance coaches for the professional service industry and founder of the 90 day mindset game plan which has enabled business people all over the world to conquer fear, self doubt and confusion. At the end of 2022 he was diagnosed with Motor Neurone Disease and combined his work as a business coach with becoming an advocate for those suffering with this disease until his death.

In this episode, listen to Sir Robert talk about the Buckland Review of Autism Employment and what he feels needs to be done in order to ensure that autistic people have a fulfilling life.

BIOG: Sir Robert was the MP for South Swindon from 2010 to 2024. Since entering Parliament, he has been Minister of State for Prisons & Probation, Lord Chancellor, Solicitor General, Secretary of State for Justice and Secretary of State for Wales. He also chaired the All Party Parliamentary Group on Autism, and in February launched the Buckland Review of Autism Employment to ensure that autistic people are given the support they need to enter the workforce.

Listen to Christie talk about his journey from being an excluded student to an inspirational leader for young people today.

BIOG: CEO of N-Gage and winner of the Marcus Rashford Children's Champion Pride of Britain Award

Listen to the Minister open up about her background and the issues that she campaigns on locally in Derby North.

BIOG: Amanda served as Government Whip and Parliamentary Under Secretary of State (Minister for Energy Consumers and Affordability) at the Department for Energy Security and Net Zero. She was the MP for Derby North from 2019 - 2024 having previously served from 2015 to 2017. Before entering Parliament, she worked in retail specialising in fast moving consumer goods and clothing. She stands up for her constituents by leading local campaigns on issues like homelessness and mental health,