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House of Lords Podcast: Lord Speaker's Corner
House of Lords
Have you ever wondered what the House of Lords does, how it works and who makes up its membership?
The House of Lords is the second chamber of UK Parliament. It plays a crucial role in examining bills, questioning government action and investigating public policy.
Hear from members of the House of Lords as the Lord Speaker finds out what influences their work in and beyond the Lords.
Each episode sees the Lord Speaker discover what drives members and what they hope to achieve in their time in Parliament.
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- 58 episodes
- Updated July 5
Episodes58
Aug 15, 2022 · 30 min
Jul 7, 2022 · 51 minPrivate Members’ Bills
Mar 25, 2022 · 36 minWomen in Parliament, equality online, famous faces and tackling fraud
Feb 25, 2022 · 28 minBeing a whip, being a rebel, and how do you amuse the Monarch?
Jan 28, 2022 · 1 hr 3 minProtecting children and strengthening the Union
Dec 17, 2021 · 1 hr 5 minA healthier nation, and ‘government by diktat'
Nov 26, 2021 · 37 minWhat comes after COP?
Oct 7, 2021 · 16 minBlack History Month: The Noble David Pitt - from Grenada to Camden.
Sep 23, 2021 · 38 minThe Speakers
Jul 22, 2021 · 26 minAt the table – with Chloe Mawson
Jun 17, 2021 · 58 minBecoming Lord Speaker and campaigning on the Horizon Scandal
May 6, 2021 · 30 minState Opening of Parliament and Martha Lane Fox on COVID and the future of our on- and offline lives
Mar 26, 2021 · 1 hr 3 minFighting for change
Feb 11, 2021 · 47 minLGBT+ History Month with Lord Cashman and healthy ageing with Lord Patel
Dec 18, 2020 · 48 minDisability rights, the environment and the EU | December part 2
Dec 11, 2020 · 36 minMeet Baroness Grey-Thompson and the Legislation Office | December part 1
Nov 6, 2020 · 54 minResponding to a pandemic
Oct 30, 2020 · 44 secComing soon