Official Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) Podcast
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Apr 17, 2024 • 36min
Prime Minister's Questions - 17 April 2024
Topics discussed in the podcast include the Horizon IT scandal, bill to quash convictions, funding sources for national promises, accusations of unfunded tax cuts, democratic rights, policing scandals, government accountability, healthcare focus, international relations, housing issues, and contrasting housing targets with council tax rises.
Mar 20, 2024 • 35min
Prime Minister's Questions - 20 March 2024
Prime Minister's Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday the House of Commons sits. It gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister or a nominated minister.
In most cases, the session starts with a routine 'open question' from an MP about the Prime Minister's engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.
The Leader of the Opposition, Sir Keir Starmer, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two.
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Mar 13, 2024 • 35min
Prime Minister's Questions - 13 March 2024
Prime Minister's Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday the House of Commons sits. It gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister or a nominated minister.
In most cases, the session starts with a routine 'open question' from an MP about the Prime Minister's engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.
The Leader of the Opposition, Sir Keir Starmer, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two.
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Mar 6, 2024 • 30min
Prime Minister's Questions - 6 March 2024
Prime Minister's Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday the House of Commons sits. It gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister or a nominated minister.
In most cases, the session starts with a routine 'open question' from an MP about the Prime Minister's engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.
The Leader of the Opposition, Sir Keir Starmer, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two.
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Feb 28, 2024 • 38min
Prime Minister's Questions - 28 February 2024
Prime Minister's Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday the House of Commons sits. It gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister or a nominated minister.
In most cases, the session starts with a routine 'open question' from an MP about the Prime Minister's engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.
The Leader of the Opposition, Sir Keir Starmer, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two.
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Feb 21, 2024 • 42min
Prime Minister's Questions - 21 February 2024
Prime Minister's Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday the House of Commons sits. It gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister or a nominated minister.
In most cases, the session starts with a routine 'open question' from an MP about the Prime Minister's engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.
The Leader of the Opposition, Sir Keir Starmer, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two.
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Feb 7, 2024 • 36min
Prime Minister's Questions - 7 February 2024
Prime Minister's Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday the House of Commons sits. It gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister or a nominated minister.
In most cases, the session starts with a routine 'open question' from an MP about the Prime Minister's engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.
The Leader of the Opposition, Sir Keir Starmer, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two.
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Jan 31, 2024 • 32min
Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) - 31 January 2024
The Prime Minister discusses meeting families affected by tragedy, sustainable aviation fuel and the return of the Northern Ireland Executive. They also address rising mortgage payments, funding for decarbonization, one punch manslaughter penalties, the NHS care crisis, and dental treatment capacity. The podcast ends with a discussion on partnerships with large businesses and the Horizon scandal.
Jan 24, 2024 • 36min
Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) - 24 January 2024
Prime Minister's Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday the House of Commons sits. It gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister or a nominated minister.
In most cases, the session starts with a routine 'open question' from an MP about the Prime Minister's engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.
The Leader of the Opposition, Sir Keir Starmer, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two.
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Jan 17, 2024 • 40min
Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) - 17 January 2024
Prime Minister's Question Time, also referred to as PMQs, takes place every Wednesday the House of Commons sits. It gives MPs the chance to put questions to the Prime Minister or a nominated minister.
In most cases, the session starts with a routine 'open question' from an MP about the Prime Minister's engagements. MPs can then ask supplementary questions on any subject, often one of current political significance.
The Leader of the Opposition, Sir Keir Starmer, asks six questions and the leader of the second largest opposition party asks two.
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