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Compassion in Politics

Compassion in Politics

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Compassion in Politics is the think tank that works to bring more compassion into public life . Series include: Beyond Covid which explored ideas that could enable the UK to build back better after the Covid-19 crisis and Across the Benches hosted by Gavin Esler, talking with two MPs from different parties to discuss what they have in common.. The Compassion in Politics podcasts are produced in partnership with The Real Agenda Network of podcasts for political change. Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Across the Benches: Baroness Chakrabarti & Ken Clarke
    Jan 24 2022

    Former Chancellor Ken Clarke & Baroness Shami Chakrabarti talk with presenter Gavin Esler about the culture of contemporary politics, the need for action on wealth inequality, & the actions that can be taken to build a more respectful & honest politics. Across the Benches is produced by Compassion In Politics in partnership with The Real Agenda Network 

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    47 mins
  • Across the Benches: Rupa Huq & Matt Hancock
    Jan 18 2022

    In the latest edition of Across the Benches, Co-Director Jennifer Nadel interviews Labour MP Rupa Huq and the former Health Secretary Matt Hancock. They talk about the need for new institutions to encourage cross-party working, their worries about the toxicity of online debate, and their desires to improve the culture of politics.

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    22 mins
  • Across The Benches: Jess Phillips & Maria Miller
    Oct 25 2021

    Across the Benches is the new podcast from Compassion in Politics which brings together two MPs from different parties to discuss the values they have in common. In this first episode Labour's Jess Phillips and Conservative MP Maria Miller share what brought them into politics, the culture of parliamentary life, and the progress towards gender equality. The show is hosted by award-winning broadcaster Gavin Esler.

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    1 hr

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