Her Voice in the House

Laura-Emily Dunn

Her Voice in the House shines a light on the women shaping the future of the House of Lords. Each episode features candid conversations with female Peers from across parties and the crossbenches, sharing—in their own words—the work they’re driving forward, the causes they’re championing, and the impact they’re making within Parliament and beyond. Insightful, inspiring, and grounded in real change, this podcast celebrates the diverse voices forging their own paths on the red benches.

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S1 · E30
October 4 · 33 min
Her Voice in the House: Baroness Arlene Foster
The former First Minister of Northern Ireland and broadcaster, Baroness Arlene Foster is a strong woman who gets things done. In this episode of Her Voice in the House she discusses her time in government, how to negotiate and her advice for women wanting to serve their country.
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September 13 · 28 min
Her Voice in the House: Baroness Estelle Morris
It is rare that a Minister with the right experience ends up in the right government department. Baroness Estelle Morris is a teacher by trade who made her way to serve as Secretary of State for Education. In this episode of Her Voice in the House, Baroness Morris discusses her journey through the Labour movement, teaching in Manchester and how a spell in the Department for Culture, Media and Sport revealed the strength of creativity in education.
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September 6 · 32 min
Her Voice in the House: Baroness Hayter of Kentish Town
A former Shadow Leader of the House of Lords, Baroness Hayter was one of the Labour Party's lead Brexit negotiators. In this episode of Her Voice in the House she unpacks her parliamentary career and advice for women looking to enter public life.
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August 30 · 26 min
Her Voice in the House: Baroness Margaret Curran
From Holyrood to the House, Baroness Margaret Curran is one of very few Peers to serve in both a devolved institution and the House of Commons. In this episode of Her Voice in the House, Baroness Curran unpacks the role of the Scottish Parliament in policymaking, her passion for women’s rights and as a new Peer, how she’s getting to grips with the ways of the upper chamber.
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August 2 · 30 min
Her Voice in the House: Baroness Frances D'Souza
As the second female Lord Speaker of the House of Lords, crossbench peer Baroness D’Souza was firmly focused on raising the profile of the Lords and educating younger generations about the work of the upper chamber. In this episode of Her Voice in the House, she unpacks her esteemed career in research and human rights, highlights from her time as Lord Speaker and her thoughts on the future of the Lords.
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July 26 · 26 min
Her Voice in the House: Baroness Anne Jenkin
As the Co-Founder of Women2Win, Baroness Jenkin is a champion for encouraging women in politics and perhaps one of the greatest recruiters for Conservative women in Parliament. In this episode of Her Voice in the House, she discusses her political roots and why you need a backbone and character in the political arena.
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July 19 · 26 min
Her Voice in the House: Baroness Helene Hayman
As the first female Lords Speaker, Baroness Hayman made history. In this episode of Her Voice in the House she discusses the important role of the upper chamber- and a behind the scenes glimpse into what it was like hosting President Barack Obama during his visit to Parliament.
S1 · E23
July 12 · 30 min
Her Voice in the House: Baroness Minette Batters
With an esteemed business and farming background, and the first female President of the NFU, Baroness Batters brings the voice of the countryside to the Lords. In this latest episode of Her Voice in the House, she discusses her recent review into the future of British farming and what’s she focusing on next.
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July 5 · 32 min
Her Voice in the House: Baroness Gillian Merron
Serving in both Houses of Parliament, Baroness Merron is passionate about public service. In this episode of Her Voice in the House she talks about her work in the Lords and her role as a Health Minister.
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June 28 · 39 min
Her Voice in the House: Baroness Gisela Stuart
As we mark a decade since the EU Referendum, Baroness Gisela Stuart sits down with me to share her recollections and to lift the lid on her unusual role as the Civil Service Commissioner.
S1 · E20
June 21 · 36 min
Her Voice in the House: Baroness Tina Stowell
Arriving in London aged 18 to join the civil service, Baroness Stowell has had an esteemed career spanning government and the media. In this episode of Her Voice in the House, she shares what it was like during her time as Leader of the House of the Lords and the top advice for succeeding in the workplace.
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June 14 · 27 min
Her Voice in the House: Baroness Luciana Berger
From the Commons to the Lords, Baroness Luciana Berger is a steadfast campaigner for women and girls and antisemitism. In this episode of Her Voice in the House, she shares her journey into politics, her work cross party and how she juggles being a working mum.
S1 · E18
June 7 · 30 min
Her Voice in the House: Baroness Arminka Helic
Baroness Helic tells me ‘life is for living,’ and her journey from Bosnia Herzegovina to Westminster is a story worth sharing. In this episode of Her Voice in the House, she discusses her thoughts on current foreign policy and why she continues to champion the rights of women and girls across the globe.
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May 31 · 35 min
Her Voice in the House: Baroness Frances O'Grady
The first woman to serve as General Secretary of the TUC, Baroness O’ Grady has dedicated her life to fighting for workers and the labour movement. In this episode of Her Voice in the House, she discusses the work of the TUC during COVID and why parts of the House of Lords need reform.
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May 24 · 28 min
Her Voice in the House: Baroness Rachel Maclean
Entrepreneur turned MP turned Peer, Baroness Rachel Maclean has had a fascinating journey to the Lords. In this episode of Her Voice in the House she talks about bringing her business experience to the Commons, the impact of Brexit and why she is unafraid to tackle the big issues head on in the upper chamber.
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May 17 · 33 min
Her Voice in the House: Baroness Ayesha Hazarika
Politician, political commentator and political advisor- Baroness Hazarika brings a wealth of experience to the red benches. In this episode of Her Voice in the House, she lifts the lid on her political journey, her broadcasting career and the unusual way in which the Lords operates.
S1 · E14
May 10 · 23 min
Her Voice in the House: Baroness Nicky Morgan
Baroness Morgan is the first serving Secretary of State to enter the Lords- pub trivia question right there! In this episode of Her Voice in the House she shares what it was like moving from the green to the red benches and the issues that she is championing as a Peer.
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May 3 · 29 min
Her Voice in the House: Baroness Kate Fall
As one of the architects of the Cameron Government, Baroness Kate Fall served as Deputy Chief of Staff to David Cameron and helped to shape a new type of conservatism. In this episode of Her Voice in the House, she unpicks the path to government, how geopolitics shaped her career and what it was really like working behind the famous black door.
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April 26 · 31 min
Her Voice in the House: Baroness Dido Harding
As she celebrates ten years in the Lords, Baroness Dido Harding shares with Her Voice in the House the story of her grandfather and how he inspired her journey into public service. She also discusses her work as Head of NHS Test and Trace during COVID and the unusual way she found out she was being made a Peer.
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April 19 · 37 min
Her Voice in the House: Baroness Simone Finn of Swansea
From Swansea to San Steffan, Baroness Finn is a true trailblazer. With a record of reforming government and the civil service, she sits down with Her Voice in the House to talk about her work across Whitehall, her time in Number 10 , behind the scenes at the funeral of Lady Thatcher and the secret to succeeding in politics and public life.

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