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Cutting through the nonsense of British politics, a concise run through events at Westminster and beyond. "Quite funny" as one reviewer put it..... more
FAQs about Party Games:How many episodes does Party Games have?The podcast currently has 236 episodes available.
September 01, 201637: Moments of madness It's the week politics went mad. Nigel Farage cosies up to Donald Trump, Jeremy Corbyn can't get a seat on a train (or can he?) and Boris Johnson's brief time in charge comes to an end. Paul Osbourne & Robert Meakin assess our summer of madness, and Steve Mort chips in from the US. Get in touch via twitter.com/paulosbourne...more20minPlay
August 30, 201637: Moments of madnessIt's the week politics went mad. Nigel Farage cosies up to Donald Trump, Jeremy Corbyn can't get a seat on a train (or can he?) and Boris Johnson's brief time in charge comes to an end. Paul Osbourne & Robert Meakin assess our summer of madness. Get in touch via twitter.com/paulosbourne...more17minPlay
August 13, 201636: The Summer of DiscontentLabour's leadership contest continues, in the courts and on the hustings. Paul Osbourne & Robert Meakin pick through the wreckage, and look at the battles to lead UKIP and the Greens. Plus we ask the faintly ridiculous question: What's the most stupid thing Donald Trump has said this week? Get in touch on twitter @paulosbourne...more21minPlay
July 14, 201635: May DayPaul Osbourne & Robert Meakin wrap up yet another busy week at Westminster, try to work out what’s behind Theresa May’s large-scale reshuffle, wonder if Labour will ever resolve its leadership crisis, and chat to the man who turned David Cameron’s “do doo” humming into a classical lament. Get in touch via twitter.com/paulosbourne...more23minPlay
July 08, 201634: Leaders lead, occasionallyBritain will have its second woman prime minister, but will it be Theresa May or the mysterious Andrea Leadsom? While the Tories take steps towards choosing a new leader, Labour's crisis shows no signs of ending. But as the Chilcot report puts Tony Blair back in the spotlight, who would even want to be Prime Minister? Get in touch via twitter.com/paulosbourne...more19minPlay
June 30, 201633: The party's overPaul Osbourne & Robert Meakin retreat to the crisis bunker as the implications of the Brexit vote intensify. Boris Johnson's ambitions are dashed, Michael Gove turns silent assassin, Jeremy Corbyn displays the hide of a rhino. Recorded Thursday 30 June. Get in touch via twitter.com/paulosbourne...more24minPlay
June 25, 201632: It's Brexit. Now what?Trying to make sense of Britain's vote to leave the EU. It's already triggered David Cameron's resignation and a mini-financial meltdown, and that's just day one in Brexit Britain. Paul Osbourne & Robert Meakin wonder what's next... Get in touch via twitter.com/paulosbourne...more26minPlay
June 18, 201631: The murder of Jo CoxThe EU referendum campaign is brought to a sudden halt by the murder of Labour MP Jo Cox. Paul Osbourne reports from a vigil in Westminster, and joins Robert Meakin to discuss how Britain's politics turned so toxic. Get in touch via twitter.com/paulosbourne...more13minPlay
June 10, 201630: Lies, Damned Lies, and referendumsThe EU referendum may be hugely important, but is it also the most depressing political campaign we've ever seen? As our leaders trade lies and half-truths, Paul Osbourne & Robert Meakin try to make sense of it all. Plus your 30-second guide to floating voters, and we discover the true Northern Powerhouse is purple, and comes in a plastic bottle. Get in touch via twitter.com/paulosbourne...more22minPlay
May 27, 201629: EU Cannot be SeriousWith four weeks to go to the EU referendum, Paul Osbourne & Robert Meakin try to sift through the nonsense spoken by the leave and remain campaigns. Plus an update from Steve Mort in the US as Donald Trump formally seals the Republican nomination. Get in touch via twitter.com/paulosbourne...more22minPlay
FAQs about Party Games:How many episodes does Party Games have?The podcast currently has 236 episodes available.