Simple Politics Podcast (SP Podcast)
153 episodes - English - Latest episode: 5 days ago - ★★★★★ - 1 ratingJoin the team behind the @SimplePolitics Instagram account, Tatton, and Diane, together with host Charlotte as they reflect on the last week's political landscape in the simplest way possible.
Who we are
Simple Politics does things differently. We exist to help you have better conversations about the issues and the changes that matter. We do so by being clear, accurate and impartial. Also, light-hearted, engaging and occasionally (but not as often as we think) amusing.
It’s not just about understanding the facts and the topics themselves but also looking at why different people hold the opinions they do. Those with whom you disagree aren’t monsters. Understanding and respect are at the core of everything we do.
Our core offering will always be free.
Unfortunately, giving things away for free isn’t a great business model. We’ve never been business people, but we do need to make this work.
We do so through our amazing supporters, who keep us going by buying stuff in our shop and making monthly donations.
This podcast has been Produced by Stripped Media and edited by Laura Samulionyte.
If you want to know more about this podcast and others produced by Stripped Media, please visit www.Stripped.media or email [email protected] to find out! SP Podcast
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Episodes
We shouldn't need Simple Politics.... but thank goodness we're here
January 25, 2021 14:35 - 26 minutes - 35.9 MBOlivia Wilson speaks to Simple Politics Founder Tatton Spiller and the expert behind the social media posts, Diane Daniels about all the debates in the Commons, new vaccine variants and, of course, schools had to be discussed (there's always something new)! Join the team in their quest for answers.... hopefully you can find yours here! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
It all ends in tiers... and jousting
January 18, 2021 15:13 - 32 minutes - 45.3 MBOlivia Wilson is back with the Founder of Simple Politics, Tatton Spiller, and SP's social media genius, Diane Daniels, to talk about everything from the tier system and summer holidays, to the inauguration in the US and, erm, jousting?! If you're confused about what's been going on - give this episode a listen... we manage to cover a lot! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Covid: A review of the week and an introduction to the people behind the SP posts
January 11, 2021 15:00 - 35 minutes - 49 MBOlivia Wilson is joined by Simple Politics Founder Tatton Spiller and social media genius, Diane Daniels, to recap the latest news on restrictions, vaccines and death figures. The team try and unpack the main pieces of information you need to know... like how to pronounce the vaccines! If you've come back from Christmas feeling fatigued and confused, this is the podcast episode for you - with everything you need to know tightly packed into a half hour chat. See acast.com/privacy for priv...
#41 - Update! What's happening with the Conservative Leadership Election, Brexit and the Environment?
July 09, 2019 14:36 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBIt's been a while but we wanted to give you an update as to what has been happening in the past few weeks with Brexit, the Conservative Leadership Election (the Lib Dem elections too) and all the environment legislation! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
#40 SP Podcast - Theresa May resigns! What next?
May 24, 2019 14:03 - 25 minutes - 23.3 MBIn a new format of the podcast in which we will be breaking down single issues, we get to talk about the PM's resignation, what that means for Brexit and who comes next? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
#39 SP Podcast - BIG ANNOUNCEMENT. THE BREAKDOWN.
May 13, 2019 18:00 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBIt's the big news that we've been waiting so so so so so so so so so long to tell you. It's here. We're so proud. We thought we'd want podcast friends to know all the details first. So here's all you need to know. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
#39 SP Podcast - BIG ANNOUNCEMENT. THE BREAKDOWN.
May 13, 2019 18:00 - 35 minutes - 32.2 MBIt's the big news that we've been waiting so so so so so so so so so long to tell you. It's here. We're so proud. We thought we'd want podcast friends to know all the details first. So here's all you need to know. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
#38 SP Podcast - When all else fails, join the circus
May 03, 2019 16:13 - 35 minutes - 32.1 MBThe locals have happened and the results have been less than pleasant for the Conservatives and Labour. But it's ok, we have lots of parliamentary business for them to take their minds off it, right? Right? Not quite. But at least we have a bill about circuses! This is all you need to know about politics this week. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
#37 SP Podcast - We're back! This is what you need to know after Easter
April 26, 2019 15:25 - 49 minutes - 45.4 MBWe're back! After a few weeks away while we've had a break, we're back to talk to you about what you missed and where we're at now after the Easter break. We talk all things Brexit, about the locals and also about the upcoming EU elections. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
#36 SP Podcast - Meaningful Vote 3 - Best of 3?!
March 15, 2019 12:43 - 42 minutes - 39.2 MBIn a totally nuts week of politics, MPs voted to reject Theresa May's deal, reject no deal and extend Article 50. But Theresa May is back next week again with her deal in a final attempt to get MPs to vote for it before we leave the EU. And if she doesn't manage that... well... we're looking for a long term extension. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
#35 SP Podcast - This is what you need to know about Brexit right now.
March 08, 2019 14:26 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MBThis is a whopper of an episode as we chat through the possibilities of what happens with Brexit next. Theresa May's deal? No deal? Extend Article 50? If so, for how long? 1 month, 3 months, 9 months? A General Election? Find out here! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
#35 SP Podcast - This is what you need to know about Brexit right now.
March 08, 2019 14:26 - 53 minutes - 48.6 MBThis is a whopper of an episode as we chat through the possibilities of what happens with Brexit next. Theresa May's deal? No deal? Extend Article 50? If so, for how long? 1 month, 3 months, 9 months? A General Election? Find out here! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
#34 SP Podcast - It's March already?!
March 01, 2019 15:08 - 35 minutes - 32.3 MBYes it is folks. And this week we talk about the realities of extending Article 50, what the votes were all about that look place this week and a look ahead to the meaningful vote. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
#33 SP Podcast - Main parties splits and another meaningful vote
February 22, 2019 14:12 - 33 minutes - 30.6 MBThis week we talk through the split in both the Labour and Conservative Parties - what that means for parliamentary arithmetic and what that means for Brexit. We also talk about the crucial 5th vote and the big Cooper amendment). See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
#32 SP Podcast - BONUS Labour split podcast: what is the Independent Group?!
February 19, 2019 07:18 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBYesterday was more significant than many thought it would be. 7 MPs officially split from the Labour Party and we do expect others to follow. In this short bonus podcast, Hattie talks through the members of the Independent Group, what that means for Parliament and what that means for constituents and constituencies. If you like the idea of bonus podcasts, please let me know your thoughts at [email protected]. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
#32 SP Podcast - BONUS Labour split podcast: what is the Independent Group?!
February 19, 2019 07:18 - 13 minutes - 12.4 MBYesterday was more significant than many thought it would be. 7 MPs officially split from the Labour Party and we do expect others to follow. In this short bonus podcast, Hattie talks through the members of the Independent Group, what that means for Parliament and what that means for constituents and constituencies. If you like the idea of bonus podcasts, please let me know your thoughts at [email protected]. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
#31 SP Podcast - What's in a Valentine's Vote?
February 15, 2019 14:08 - 34 minutes - 31.8 MBThe government suffered its 10th defeat in the Commons on Valentine's Day. We discuss all about this, the steps moving forward from now on as well as the, er, exciting week in Parliament ahead. Join us! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
#30 SP Podcast - Stuck between a pointy rock... and Spain?
February 01, 2019 19:11 - 25 minutes - 23.6 MBTheresa May has an instruction to renegotiate the backstop instead putting in place "alternative arrangements" . The EU have said no to this. We're having a recap of Brexity events before the next big vote on 13th February. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
#29 SP Podcast - Plan B is Plan A with nicer font
January 18, 2019 12:58 - 26 minutes - 23.8 MBWell... what a week. Theresa May was heavily defeated in the Commons on her Withdrawal Agreement. But then she won a vote of no confidence. Then she has until Monday to bring back her Plan B (which is probably Plan A in a nicer font. Maybe something easy to read like Comic Sans. Actually, maybe it's Wingdings). Then who knows! We chat through what happened over the past week and the parliamentary calendar of next. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
#28 SP Podcast - The Meaningful Vote (Somewhat) Explained
January 11, 2019 16:54 - 46 minutes - 42.9 MBAre you lost over the meaningful vote again? What is it all about? Will it pass? What will happen if it doesn't pass? All your questions answered in this first episode of the year! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
#29 SP Podcast - Much Ado About Nothing
December 14, 2018 13:53 - 36 minutes - 33 MBIt's been a big ol' week. But we're back to where we start. The same deal, the same PM, the same divides in the Commons. This is the last episode for the year and we hope it's one of the best! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
#29 SP Podcast - Much Ado About Nothing
December 14, 2018 13:53 - 36 minutes - 33 MBIt's been a big ol' week. But we're back to where we start. The same deal, the same PM, the same divides in the Commons. This is the last episode for the year and we hope it's one of the best! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
#27 SP Podcast - The Meaning of the Meaningful Vote
December 07, 2018 16:40 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBThe big day is upon us and we are ready! (We're not ready). This week we chat about all the possible options IF Theresa May's deal gets voted down. Buckle in, it's going to get messy. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
#25 SP Podcast - 40 hours of pure Brexit debate
December 01, 2018 18:46 - 31 minutes - 29.3 MBAnd so it begins. The end game. The final showdown. The Big One. This has been years in the making. The meaningful vote. Well, OK. Not the actual meaningful vote. Obviously. You'll have to wait a little bit longer for that. But the debate about the meaningful vote. That's happening this week. We talk through some of the latest developments and what a meaningful vote actually means. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
#25 SP Podcast - Tumbling Tumbleweed
November 26, 2018 20:17 - 21 minutes - 19.8 MBNothing has changed. Nothing has changed. We're waiting for the big meaningful vote and so discuss what's coming up in parliament soon! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
#24 SP Podcast - Brexit : Nobody knows anything
November 16, 2018 19:04 - 34 minutes - 31.3 MBGovernment resignations, letters of no confidence in Theresa May as leader of the Conservatives, a 585 page draft withdrawal document. It's been a huge week. But still, nobody knows anything. Where do we go from there? See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
#22 SP Podcast - Austerity, what austerity?
October 26, 2018 15:39 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBIt's Budget week! Cheers and claps from the crowds as this Budget is meant to bring the end of austerity. We chat about the Budget and... really not much else. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
#22 SP Podcast - Austerity, what austerity?
October 26, 2018 15:39 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBIt's Budget week! Cheers and claps from the crowds as this Budget is meant to bring the end of austerity. We chat about the Budget and... really not much else. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
#21 SP Podcast - Rebellion, guns and abortion in N Ireland
October 19, 2018 19:13 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBIt's been a busy time for Brexit but there's still a lot on the domestic agenda! For the first time in what seems like forever, we have a full week in Parliament and we're looking ahead to what should be a fun-filled 7 days... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
#21 SP Podcast - Rebellion, guns and abortion in N Ireland
October 19, 2018 19:13 - 35 minutes - 32.5 MBIt's been a busy time for Brexit but there's still a lot on the domestic agenda! For the first time in what seems like forever, we have a full week in Parliament and we're looking ahead to what should be a fun-filled 7 days... See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
# 20 SP Podcast - Brexit, Brexit, Universal Credit, and a bit more Brexit.
October 12, 2018 11:52 - 36 minutes - 33 MBThe EU summit is upon us! And we still don't have a deal. So we'll discuss the key issues holding progress back and the big topic of the past week - Universal Credit. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
# 20 SP Podcast - Brexit, Brexit, Universal Credit, and a bit more Brexit.
October 12, 2018 11:52 - 36 minutes - 33 MBThe EU summit is upon us! And we still don't have a deal. So we'll discuss the key issues holding progress back and the big topic of the past week - Universal Credit. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
#19 SP Podcast - Return to Parliament: SNP, CAP and a semi-skimmed Chequers
October 05, 2018 14:34 - 40 minutes - 37.2 MBBack to Parliament (again) ! Conference season is over. You are probably devastated. But no worries because Parliament will be back. And you have a final dose of conference fun with the SNPs. We review the Conservative Party chat upcoming Brexit legislation and consider the Chequers plan - or what is left of it. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
#18 SP Podcast - The Conservative Party Conference!
September 28, 2018 21:03 - 34 minutes - 32 MBAfter a week of pure Labour Party Conference fun, we are blessed with yet another conference in the form of... the Conservatives! We chat conservatism, liberalism, Brexit, ministers and also we talk about the Green Party conference and the Plaid Cymru conference. Music for your ears. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
#17 - Labour Party Conference Time!
September 23, 2018 12:46 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBThis week it's all about Labour. So we talk socialism and social democracy. The details of the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool. The challenges faced by Labour over Brexit and antisemitism and all the fun things! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
#17 - Labour Party Conference Time!
September 23, 2018 12:46 - 39 minutes - 36.2 MBThis week it's all about Labour. So we talk socialism and social democracy. The details of the Labour Party Conference in Liverpool. The challenges faced by Labour over Brexit and antisemitism and all the fun things! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
#16 SP Podcast - Lib Dem Conference 2018
September 14, 2018 22:02 - 34 minutes - 31.4 MBArgh! Tatton is nowhere to be seen! No stress. Hattie is here to talk through the Lib Dem conference and all about liberalism, social democracy, the conference agenda, Lib Dem policies and more. Tatton to return for the Labour Conference next week. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
#15 SP Podcast - Victim of state terrorism.
September 07, 2018 22:38 - 37 minutes - 34 MBThis week, we found out more details about the Salisbury attack which took place in March. Next week is crammed full of related parliamentary activity. We talk about Salisbury, the Counter Terrorism Bill, amuse bouches and Patreon! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
#14 SP Podcast - Back to Parliament! A preview of the year ahead
September 03, 2018 19:14 - 41 minutes - 37.8 MBThis week it’s back to Parliament! Finally! And we’re excited for the next parliamentary year to start. In this episode, we give an overview of the major events happening over the next year plus a run down of the week ahead in Parliament. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
#13 SP Podcast - Conservatism, Liberalism and… Capitalism?
August 18, 2018 12:03 - 32 minutes - 30 MBThe first in our mini series on ideologies will be based on liberalism, conservatism and capitalist roast dinners. Join us and find out exactly why capitalism forms the basis of these ideologies See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
#12 SP Podcast - WHAT IS BREXIT?? Part 3
August 14, 2018 06:43 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBIn the final part of this summer Brexit series, we discuss making a trade deal for Marshmallow Fluff, the implications for a hard/soft/no deal Brexit and all the drama 2018. This is our best podcast to date. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
#12 SP Podcast - WHAT IS BREXIT?? Part 3
August 14, 2018 06:43 - 39 minutes - 36.5 MBIn the final part of this summer Brexit series, we discuss making a trade deal for Marshmallow Fluff, the implications for a hard/soft/no deal Brexit and all the drama 2018. This is our best podcast to date. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
#11 SP Podcast - WHAT IS BREXIT? Part 2
August 03, 2018 11:30 - 22 minutes - 20.6 MBWhat is the EU Withdrawal Bill? What was the snap election all about? What do the House of Lords do? Some major questions answered in this mini summer series on Brexit this week!! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
#10 SP Podcast - WHAT IS BREXIT?? Part 1
July 27, 2018 16:48 - 31 minutes - 29.2 MBWhat the foccacia is Brexit? How did all start?? What does it mean for me?!These are all questions that Tatton and Hattie will be answering in this two part series which will strip Brexit back to the basics and look at how it got to the point that it's at today. This week we discuss the birth of the EU, David Cameron, Nigel Farage and other issues such as Northern Ireland and citizens rights. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
#9 SP Podcast - They think it's all over... it is now
July 20, 2018 13:10 - 25 minutes - 23.5 MBSummer recess is nearly here! That doesn't mean that politics has stopped though (please make it stop). This past week has been nearly one of the biggest weeks in Parliament since September. So in this episode, we take a look at what's happened over the past week, discuss the issue of pairing, talk about the Brexit negotiations and answer the big issue of the collection of tariffs. Tune in for the last episode of the season! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
#8 SP Podcast - One heck of a week...
July 14, 2018 22:53 - 36 minutes - 33 MBIt's all happening next week! Be there or... miss out on the customs union chat entirely? This week is a longer episode mainly discussing the complexities of the customs union and the two trade bills. Plus more Brexit AND the Liaison Committee with Theresa May. A must listen indeed. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
#7 SP Podcast - BONUS BORIS JOHNSON RESIGNATION EPISODE
July 10, 2018 12:28 - 18 minutes - 17.1 MBNot only has the Brexit secretary resigned, but the Foreign Secretary has too. Love him or hate him, you can't deny that he's caused a bit of stir. Tune in to our 2nd short episode to help understand what happened yesterday! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
#6 SP Podcast - BONUS DAVID DAVIS RESIGNATION EPISODE
July 09, 2018 12:52 - 26 minutes - 24.3 MBSTOP WHAT YOU'RE DOING. The Brexit Secretary has resigned. Just when we thought it was going to be a quiet week, too... So tune in to hear us chat about the implications of the resignation and what the new appointment means. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
#5 SP Podcast - A kind of protest people can all get behind
July 07, 2018 12:22 - 30 minutes - 28 MBTrump is in the UK people! A long awaited visit. Although this trip is not an official state visit, it's big news and there will be a lot of people protesting his presence. Tune in to hear us chat Trump, Northern Ireland, a general election and more! See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
#4 SP Podcast - Keeping an eye on the government
June 29, 2018 21:26 - 31 minutes - 28.6 MBNOTE: Episode is 24 mins longIt's been a fairly Brexit-free week! What else is on the agenda? This week we discuss estimates days, private members' bills, social care tax and... unfortunately the inevitable Brexit. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.