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Show 281 - *Lindsay Hoyle LIVE*
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Oh boy. This is a cracker. The Speaker of the House of Commons is a raconteur without equal and holds court in this riot of an episode. Passionate about democracy, impartiality and fairness, Lindsay Hoyle shows how you can make the Commons function more effectively without sacrificing its unique atmosphere. One episode with Lindsay really isn't enough, you'll be left wanting so many more stories from him. His tale about taking Nancy Pelosi to Coronation Street is one of the best you'll ever hear. Grab a crumpet and wash it down with a pint of Newton and Ridleys, we're going to Lancashire...
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Forthcoming guests at The Political Party include:
25 July: Alan Johnson
7 Aug: Gordon Brown
15 Aug: Anas Sarwar
22 Aug: Joanna Cherry
17 Oct: Matt Hancock
5 Dec: Rachel Reeves
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