Official Prime Minister's Questions (PMQs) Podcast

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In this podcast Mike Greenwood talks to Miles Taylor, Director of Institute for Historical Research and Professor of History, about the parliamentary career of four-times Prime Minister, William Ewart Gladstone.

This podcast looks at the actions of suffragettes and suffragists in Parliament. Mike Greenwood talks to experts in Parliament and to those who have been inspired by the movement to extend suffrage to women.

Mike Greenwood talks to Paul Seaward from the History of Parliament Trust about events that surround the 1689 Bill of Rights.

Every year the Chancellor of the Exchequer makes a major speech to the House of Commons on the state of the national finances and the Government's future plans for the economy. This statement is known as the Budget. In this recording listen to information about the history, traditions and processes surrounding the Budget. Hear also about the experiences of the former Chancellor the Rt Hon Kenneth Clarke.

What's the significance of the State Opening of Parliament? Key players involved explain the purpose of the ceremony and the Queen's Speech and talk about what happens after the event.

Find out how the Speaker of the House of Commons was elected. Chris Stanton, Clerk of Divisions, who is responsible for organising the ballot for the new Speaker explains the election process.

"News is what's new, what's different, what's remarkable." - Nick Robinson, BBC Lord Soley turns the tables on Nick Robinson, the BBC's political correspondent, quizzing him on the impact of 24-hour media on politics, parliamentarians and the public's perception of Parliament. Listen to Nick Robinson's views on the media's influence and hear his points on issues including: - Is 24-hour news good for politics? - Are we excluding the public from political debate? - Does negative news put people off politics? - How do you find out about issues affecting you, and how can politicians and the media ensure people feel engaged with and able to influence Parliament and the political process?