How We Got Here

In this episode we follow the tumultuous life of Caroline Norton, the woman at the heart of a political scandal who turned from outcast to activist in pursuit of access to her children. We go behind the scenes to find out how people can access Parliament and it’s members in pursuit of change today. Let us know what you think by completing our survey. Find out more about How We Got HereVisit Parliament Find out more about watching debates

We discover the lifechanging power of the great outdoors and uncover the process which led to the UK’s first National Parks – from trespass to committee. We get behind-the-scenes insights into how UK Parliament’s Select Committees work. Let us know what you think by completing our survey. Find out more about:How We Got HereSelect CommitteesListen to Committee Corridor, a podcast  

From violence to secrecy – we discover the road which led to us voting in private. Featuring a giant petition, and some unlikely arguments, this episode takes us through how we got the orderly polling stations we have today. We get the inside scoop on how e-petitions work today. Let us know what you think by completing our survey.Find out more about:How We Got Here EPetitions

In this episode we find out how a donkey ended up in a Georgian courtroom and learn about the incredible determination of an MP with a sense of justice for animals years ahead of its time. We get some insider knowledge about one way MPs can get their idea into law: private members bills. Let us know what you think by completing our surveyFind out more about:How We Got HereBills in ParliamentHansard  Your MP

How we got here is a new podcast about how people turn big ideas into the laws that shape a society. It draws on incredible human stories and groundbreaking ideas, following their route into Parliament, where they became the laws that shape our lives today.  From animal welfare to accessing the countryside, Kaylee Golding uncovers incredible human stories from people who are passionate about change. She shares inside knowledge from Parliament...from the judges who write our laws to people who read the petitions you sign.  The first episode, How we got Animal Welfare, coming on 25th July 2022!