Veterans In Politics Podcast
Veterans In Politics is a set of interviews that sets out to explore how the military community can help make our politics a better place. We sit down with individuals from across the world of politics, sharing secrets, giving tips and advice and inspiring the next generation. Veterans In Politics podcast's mission is to inspire, enable and empower the Armed Forces community to stand up and serve again!
Podcasting since 2020 • 93 episodes
Veterans In Politics Podcast
Latest Episodes
Danny Kinahan- The FORMER Veterans' Commissioner for Northern Ireland
Note- this was recorded prior to Danny's resignation.Danny Kinahan, is the first Veterans Commissioner for Northern Ireland and was appointed to this role by the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland in September 2020, as a res...
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Season 10
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Episode 6
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42:06
Col (Retd) James Phillips- The Veterans' Commissioner for Wales
Colonel (Retd) James Phillips is the first veterans commissioner for Wales.James, who lives in Pembrokeshire, left the Army after serving 33 years, including in Iraq, Afghanistan, Northern Ireland and the Balkans.He believe...
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Season 10
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Episode 5
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1:00:17
Cllr Daniel McBirnie- The Bomb Disposal Officer in local politics
Daniel McBirnie is a Saffron Walden councillor and resident. He has fought developers and won concessions for local people and is a former Army Lieutenant Colonel who’s provided MoD briefings to the government on Covid and Mental Health.<...
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Season 10
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Episode 4
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34:21
Cllr Rich Potter - the Invictus Games athlete taking on the World's toughest trek
Hailing from the West of Ireland, Rich’s vibrant childhood was filled with sports and weekend fun with his grandparents. After an ankle injury and subsequent loss of his left leg due to sepsis, Rich found a new path in athletics and indoor rowi...
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Season 10
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Episode 3
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35:10
The Rt Hon James Cleverly TD VR MP - Conservative Leadership contender exclusive
We return this week during Season 10 of the podcast to the Conservative Leadership race with former Secretary of State, Rt Hon James Cleverly MP. Our host Jonny Ball first met James back in the Noughties when they were both active...
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Season 10
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Episode 2
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29:32