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"MPs are all the same"
"Politicians are only in it for themselves."
Are these things true? In some cases they might be, but what if in reality, they are not?
The Crossbench podcast wants to do political interviewing differently, aiming to learn about the person behind the politician. With a range of guests from across the political spectrum, we bring voices often overlooked in the political arena.
From backbench MPs discussing the realities of constituency politics to journalists offering insights on the shifting political landscape, The Crossbench brings frank and honest insight each week from those with significant influence over the UK's political future.
Hosted by former Army Captain and journalist Conor Wilson, new episodes land each Friday.
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14. Josh Babarinde - Why I fought so hard to help survivors of domestic abuse
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Apr 13, 2026 |
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13. Martin Rhodes MP - 'A welfare state is no bad thing'
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Mar 27, 2026 |
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12. Patrick Hurley MP - Representing Southport in the midst of a national tragedy
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Mar 24, 2026 |
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11. Dame Caroline Dinenage MP - Global scrutiny in the face of Donald Trump threats
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Jan 27, 2026 |
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10. Calvin Bailey MBE - I carried a knife after the murder of Stephen Lawrence
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Jan 13, 2026 |
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09. Brian Leishman MP - Welfare reform rebel guilty of "Persistent knobheadery"
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Dec 05, 2025 |
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08. Tonia Antoniazzi MP - "At times I don't feel safe"
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Nov 28, 2025 |
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07. Gideon Amos MP - "Restoring trust in politics is incredibly important right now"
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Nov 14, 2025 |
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06. Margaret Mullane MP - Working to prevent violence against women and halt the rise of Reform
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Oct 31, 2025 |
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05. Jerome Mayhew MP - Growing Go Ape and the importance of business experience in politics
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Oct 20, 2025 |
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04. Connor Naismith MP - What power do MPs have, renters' rights and Blue Labour
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Oct 10, 2025 |
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03. Christine Jardine MP - Fears for press freedom, defying the whip and speaking out for women and asylum seekers
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Oct 02, 2025 |
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02. Steve Yemm MP - AI, corporate donations and the threat of Reform UK
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Oct 02, 2025 |
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01. Bob Blackman CBE MP - Removing Prime Ministers, opposition to same-sex marriage and helping the homeless
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Oct 02, 2025 |