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!
Episodes
93 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
The Rt Hon Tom Tugendhat MBE VR MP - Exclusive interview with Conservative Leadership contender
We kick off season 10 of the Veterans In Politics Podcast with Conservative Leadership hopeful, Tom Tugendhat! This is a fantastic start to the season, and you wont be surprised to learn that our host Jonny and Tom (whom share the same ca...
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Season 10
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Episode 1
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32:27
Cllr Gareth Staples-Jones- the Army Reservist on why young people should be in politics
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Season 9
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Episode 5
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40:02
Jim Shannon MP - Parliament's most prolific debater
Jim was first elected to Ards Borough Council in 1985 and served as Mayor in 1991/92.He was elected as a member of the Northern Ireland Forum for Political Dialogue in 1996 until it completed its work in 1998. He was then subsequently el...
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Season 9
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Episode 4
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Kate Ironside - 'Behind the Politics' with the political journalist turned Uni lecturer
This week we are back with our 'Behind the Politics' segment, speaking to those behind the scenes, turning our attention to the world of journalism. Our guest is from The University of Northampton, Kate Ironside.Kate is a former politic...
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Season 9
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Episode 3
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Tom Blenkinsop - The MP who joined the Army Reserves
Tom Blenkinsop was born in Middlesbrough, brought-up in Marton and graduated from Teesside University with a BSc in Philosophy, Politics and Economics, and the University of Warwick with an MA in Continental philosophy.Tom joined&...
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Season 9
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Episode 2
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Dr Sebastian Gorka - Inside the White House with Trump National Security Advisor
About this week's guest: Dr. Sebastian Gorka is a Talk Show Host on the Salem Radio Network Platform, and began his show AMERICA FIRST on New Years Day, 2019. With parents who had lived as children under fascism and then escaped Com...
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Season 9
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Episode 1
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Rt Hon Dr Andrew Murrison MP- The Minister for Defence People & Families
The Rt Hon Dr Andrew Murrison MP is a Minister at the MOD and we were excited to record this episode in the heart of our nation's Defence HQ at MOD Main Building. We talk about the Invictus Games, Ukraine, his service in the Royal...
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Season 8
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Episode 19
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The original doorstep journalist - 'Behind the Politics' with Michael Crick
This week we speak to veteran Channel 4 and BBC investigative journalist, Michael Crick as part of our 'Behind the Politics' feature where we interview experts in the field of politics, from campaign managers to pollsters to journalists ...
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Season 8
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Episode 18
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Andrew Selous MP- Former Army Reservist on a day in the life of an MP
Veterans In Politics- Andrew Selous MP- Former Army Reservist on a day in the life of an MPOur host first met Andrew Selous MP when he himself was brand new to politics. UIt was great to sit down in Parliament all these yea...
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Season 8
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Episode 17
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32:08
Cllr Paul Watson- The independent veteran councillor on a Union for the Forces
James Paul Watson (known as Paul) joined the Irish Guards straight from school and completed 6 operational tours including Northern Ireland, Kosovo, Iraq, and Afghanistan. He sustained a spinal injury in Afghanistan, which ultimately led to his...
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Season 8
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Episode 16
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Rt Hon Tobias Ellwood MP on grief, loss and Afghanistan
Tobias Ellwood has always been in the headlines. This interview covers the reasons why, and comes with a trigger warning as we talk about tricky subjects, including grief and trauma. For details of supportive organisations, see the ...
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Season 8
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Episode 15
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35:06
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Royston Smith GM MP- RAF veteran, former council leader and George Medal recipient
Royston Smith GM MP is an RAF veteran, former council leader and George Medal recipient and our latest guest on Veterans In Politics Podcast.He has been the Member of Parliament for Southampton Itchen since 2015 and is the former Leader...
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Season 8
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Episode 14
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James Gray MP- HAC veteran on Operation Christmas Box
This week we sit down with HAC Veteran James Gray MP.James was first elected as MP for North Wiltshire in May 1997. He was educated at Hillhead Primary School and Glasgow High School and later read History at Glasgow University an...
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Season 8
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Episode 13
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Richard Drax MP- Former Guards Officer on Northern Ireland and the Defence Select Committee
Veterans In Politics Podcast this week meets Richard Drax MP, a former Guards Officer who served in Northern Ireland and is on the Defence Select CommitteeRichard was delighted to re-elected the MP for South Dorset in December 2019....
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Season 8
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Episode 12
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41:46
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Rt Hon Mark Francois MP- TA Officer veteran and former Defence Minister on the Armed Forces Covenant
Veterans In Politics this week is with Rt Hon Mark Francois MP, the former TA Officer and past Defence Minister who worked hard to bring the Armed Forces Covenant into being with the then Prime Minister David Cameron.We talk about his b...
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Season 8
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Episode 11
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Was all that glittered gold at Labour Party Conference? - 'Behind the Politics' with Lydia and Jonny Ball
Jonny and Lydia wrap up their look at Party Conference season with analysis of the Labour Party Conference.We take a look at the man who wants to be Prime Minister, Sir Keir Starmer's speech, which began with protester throwing glitter ...
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Season 8
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Episode 10
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Hs2 plan shelved at Conservative Party Conference- 'Behind the Politics' with Lydia and Jonny Ball
Jonny and Lydia are back to take a look at Conservative Party Conference with more insights 'behind the politics' off of the back of the news Hs2 has been shelved for the North. We unpick Conservative Party Conference including the Prim...
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Season 8
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Episode 9
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The 'C' word and the Lib Dem Party Conference - 'Behind the Politics' with Lydia and Jonny Ball
Jonny and Lydia are back with more insights 'behind the politics' as they review the Liberal Democrat Party Confidence and a particular focus on Ed Davey's speech. What was said? What wasn't said? What does this all me...
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Season 8
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Episode 8
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Flick Drummond MP- Int Corps' TA veteran on political resilience
We return this week with Flick Drummond MP a veteran of the Int Corps' TA and talk to her on political resilience amongst many things.Flick has a background in education and does some extraordinary policy development work in this are cr...
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Season 8
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Episode 7
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42:18
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Jason McCartney MP- RAF Officer veteran on winning and losing in politics
In this episode we meet Jason McCartney MP- a former RAF Officer, journalist and now MP We talk about his RAF family links, his career that took him to Iraq as well as his journey into journalism and latterly politics. Jas...
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Season 8
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Episode 6
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