Bare Naked Politics

Liz Truss is out. Rishi Sunak is in. What?! How did that happen, and how come the process was so fast this time? Julia runs through the ins-and-outs to bring you up to speed on the last week's hectic events. If you liked the episode and you want to support Julia, check out her Patreon page. Follow Julia on Instagram and Twitter @juliabelle_x and follow the Bare Naked Politics Instagram page to ask questions and get  updates, explainers and teasers. This episode was co-produced by Hanna Andersen.

What the actual *hell* is going on with the UK economy? What were Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng's new policies, why did the OBR and the Bank of England object so much? And did he seriously not even consult with the Cabinet on this? Get the full rundown - on simple terms - with Julia Belle. Julia is also joined by financial journalist, author and editor John Hatfield. This episode was co-produced by Hanna Andersen. If you liked the episode and you want to support Julia, check out her Patreon page. Follow Julia on Instagram and Twitter @juliabelle_x and follow the Bare Naked Politics Instagram page to ask questions and get  updates, explainers and teasers.

It's official, we have a new Prime Minister in the UK: Liz Truss. So how did it happen, what's her plan, and who is she? Julia unpacks it all on indecently simple terms. If you liked the episode and you want to support Julia and keep the podcast going, check out her Patreon page. Follow Julia on Instagram and Twitter @juliabelle_x and follow the Bare Naked Politics Instagram page to ask questions and get updates, explainers and teasers. This episode was co-produced by Maddie Paige. 

We're down to the final phase of this dramatic Conservative Party leadership race. There were eight, and now there are two. How did we get here, who will win, and when will the new PM step into Number 10? As always, Julia strips it all back and makes it indecently clear.  If you liked the episode and you want to support Julia, check out her Patreon page where she uploads exclusive content such as interviews, updates and opinion pieces. Follow Julia on Instagram and Twitter @juliabelle_x and follow the Bare Naked Politics Instagram page to ask questions and get  updates, explainers and teasers. This episode was co-produced by Hanna Andersen.

Boris Johnson stepped down as the Conservative Party leader, but he's clinging onto Number 10. How does that work? How did we get here? And what happens next? Also... Who might replace him?! Julia explains it all - and you won't find a single place where it's put simpler.  If you liked the episode and you want to support Julia, check out her Patreon page where she uploads exclusive content such as interviews, updates and opinion pieces.  Follow Julia on Instagram and Twitter @juliabelle_x and follow the Bare Naked Politics Instagram page to ask questions and get  updates, explainers and teasers. This episode was co-produced by Maddie Paige. 

Proposals are being put forward to completely change the way Welsh politics works: From the way people vote, to how many politicians will represent them.  Jess Blair, director of the Electoral Reform Society Cymru guides Julia through these new ideas, and Julia explores the views of thoe who oppose them. If you liked the episode and you want to support Julia, check out her Patreon page where she uploads exclusive content such as interviews, updates and opinion pieces.  Follow Julia on Instagram and Twitter @juliabelle_x to ask her questions for future episodes. Follow the Bare Naked Politics Instagram page for updates, explainers and teasers. Check out Jess's Twitter here. And the ERS Cymru Twitter is here.

Johnson survived the vote of no confidence... but so did Theresa May, and look what happened there. Will history repeat itself? And what does this mean for the two upcoming by elections? If you liked the episode and you want to support Julia, check out her Patreon page where she uploads exclusive content such as interviews, updates and opinion pieces.  Follow Julia on Instagram and Twitter @juliabelle_x to ask her questions for future episodes. And follow the new podcast instagram page @barenakedpolitics !! This episode was co-produced by Hanna Anderson. 

That's right, we have it, all 60 pages (with pictures!) So what does it say? What are the impacts? And how did the PM and others respond? Get all your answers in one place, with Julia Belle. If you liked the episode and you want to support Julia, check out her Patreon page where she uploads exclusive content such as interviews, updates and opinion pieces.  Follow Julia on Instagram and Twitter @juliabelle_x to ask her questions for future episodes. And follow the new podcast instagram page @barenakedpolitics !! This episode was co-produced by Maddie Paige. 

Why are the UK government trying to change the Brexit agreement? Didn't we co-write it?! And how does the Northern Irish Parliament hang in the balance? Julia unpacks the latest developments with Queens University Belfast professor and The UK in a Changing Europe senior fellow, Katy Hayward.  You can check out Katy's Twitter here.   If you liked the episode and you want to support Julia, check out her Patreon page where she uploads exclusive content such as interviews, updates and opinion pieces.  Follow Julia on Instagram and Twitter @juliabelle_x to ask her questions for future episodes. And check out the podcast's new instagram @barenakedpolitics !

What is 'beergate', and could it really result in the Labour leader's resignation? Julia runs through what we know, plus a quick chat about the impacts of last week's local election. If you liked the episode and you want to support Julia, check out her Patreon page where she uploads exclusive content such as interviews, updates and opinion pieces.  Follow Julia on Instagram and Twitter @juliabelle_x to ask her questions for future episodes. And follow the new podcast instagram page @barenakedpolitics !! This episode was co-produced by Madie Howard.

Are the government for real?  Julia runs through what we know about this policy idea, plus she speaks to Human Rights Barrister, Rehana Popal, who explains whether it's even legal. You can check out Rehana's Twitter here.   If you liked the episode and you want to support Julia, check out her Patreon page where she uploads exclusive content such as interviews, updates and opinion pieces.  If you want to nab yourself a pair of her ‘VOTE' earrings in collaboration with @DesignByWingers click HERE and remember to use the code JULIA10 at checkout to save 10%! Follow Julia on Instagram and Twitter @juliabelle_x to ask her questions for future episodes. And follow the new podcast instagram page @barenakedpolitics !! This episode was researched and co-produced by Hanna Andersen.

What's the deal with Sunak's wife's tax status? Why are opposition MP's calling for him to resign? And what's the latest with the cost of living crisis and the Chancellor's spring statement?  Julia runs through it all, plus she chats to Ana - co-owner of The Oven Door bakery in Yorkshire - who holds nothing back in laying out the real-world effects of the cost of living crisis on her business.  This episode was researched and co-produced by Maddie Paige.  If you liked the episode and you want to support Julia, check out her Patreon page where she uploads exclusive content such as interviews, updates and opinion pieces.  Follow Martin Lewis on Twitter here.  Check out The Oven Door here.  Follow Julia on Instagram and Twitter @juliabelle_x to ask her questions for future episodes.

What's the latest with Party Gate? Which Downing Street staffers got fines from the Police, and is that a fireable offence?  Of course, the big question is: If Boris Johnson does get a fine for breaking lockdown rules... will he still face a vote of no confidence?  If you liked the episode and you want to support Julia, check out her Patreon page where she uploads exclusive content such as interviews, updates and opinion pieces.  If you want to nab yourself a pair of her ‘VOTE' earrings in collaboration with @DesignByWingers click HERE and remember to use the code JULIA10 at checkout to save 10%! Follow Julia on Instagram and Twitter @juliabelle_x to ask her questions for future episodes. This episode was co-prpduced by Hanna Andersen. 

As Russian Troops withdrew the last of their troops from the surrounding areas of Kyiv, the signs of brutality and devastation have been revealed, and now the International Criminal Court has launched an investigation.   In the second half of the episode, Julia speaks to a family friend, Harvey, who drove to the Ukrainina border - as part of a convoy of vans- to drop of tonnes of supplies.   Click here to discover more about the charity Harvey worked with ‘Ukraine Sunflower Aid'  Link to sign up to the ‘Homes for Ukraine' Scheme: Phil's Archipelago album, with all profits going to the DEC to help Ukrainian Refugees: Watch the YouTube video introduction and buy it here. Check out these charities if you want to donate or volunteer: Disaster Emergency Committee Choose Love (Help Refugees) Unicef WHO - Emergency Appeal for Ukraine If you found the episode helpful and you want to support Julia, check out her Patreon page where she uploads exclusive content such as interviews, updates and opinion pieces. Follow Julia on Instagram and Twitter @juliabelle_x to ask her questions for future episodes. 

Julia runs through the UK government's approach to the humanitarian crisis resulting from Russia's invasion of Ukraine. Are they doing enough? Link to sign up to the ‘Homes for Ukraine' Scheme: https://homesforukraine.campaign.gov.uk/ Phil's Archipelago album, with all profits going to the DEC to help Ukrainian Refugees: Watch the YouTube video introduction and buy it here.  Check out these charities if you want to donate or volunteer: Disaster Emergency Committee Choose Love (Help Refugees) Unicef WHO - Emergency Appeal for Ukraine If you found the episode helpful and you want to support Julia, check out her Patreon page where she uploads exclusive content such as interviews, updates and opinion pieces.  Follow Julia on Instagram and Twitter @juliabelle_x to ask her questions for future episodes.

What is life like for an MP? How do you get the job? And does Westminster politics feel like a school yard? Julia sits down with one of her favourite people in politics, Mhairi Black MP, for a free-flowing, tell-all chat. You can check out Mhairi's Twitter here.  And her Instagram here.  If you liked the episode and you want to support Julia, check out her Patreon page where she uploads exclusive content such as interviews, updates and opinion pieces.  Follow Julia on Instagram and Twitter @juliabelle_x to ask her questions for future episodes.

Putin announced on 24th February 2022 that Russian forces were to conduct a 'special military operation' in Ukraine. Amidst extremely disturbing imagery from the ground, there are also endless questions: Why is Putin doing this? What can NATO and their allies do about it? And is nuclear war ever a possibility? Julia brought Dr Trevor McCrisken back to run through the latest. You can check out Trevor's Twitter here.   If you liked the episode and you want to support Julia, check out her Patreon page where she uploads exclusive content such as interviews, updates and opinion pieces.  Follow Julia on Instagram and Twitter @juliabelle_x to ask her questions for future episodes.

What is happening between Russia and Ukraine? Why are the UK and the USA (and others) involved? And are we seriously on the brink of war?  Julia unpacks the truth with Associate Professor of Politics and International Studies at the University of Warwick, Trevor McCrisken. You can check out Trevor's Twitter here.   If you liked the episode and you want to support Julia, check out her Patreon page where she uploads exclusive content such as interviews, updates and opinion pieces.  Follow Julia on Instagram and Twitter @juliabelle_x to ask her questions for future episodes.

It is becoming fundamentally more expensive, simply to be alive in the UK. But why? Where have these rising prices come from? What is behind soaring inflation rates? What are the government doing about it, and can we do anything to help ourselves?  Julia is joined by Economist Andy, who helps to explain the basics.  If you liked the episode and you want to support Julia, check out her Patreon page where she uploads exclusive content such as interviews, updates and opinion pieces.  If you want to nab yourself a pair of her ‘VOTE' earrings in collaboration with @DesignByWingers click HERE and remember to use the code JULIA10 at checkout to save 10%! Follow Julia on Instagram and Twitter @juliabelle_x to ask her questions for future episodes.

Sue Gray has released a 12-page report with her findings regarding rule-breaking parties held at Downing Street. So... let's have it... What did it say!? Why is the report so short? And will Boris Johnson have to resign?  If you liked the episode and you want to support Julia, check out her Patreon page where she uploads exclusive content such as interviews, updates and opinion pieces.  If you want to nab yourself a pair of her ‘VOTE' earrings in collaboration with @DesignByWingers click HERE and remember to use the code JULIA10 at checkout to save 10%! Follow Julia on Instagram and Twitter @juliabelle_x to ask her questions for future episodes.

Is the tide turning? Are the Conservatives planning a good old-fashioned bit of regicide? And what is the process for ousting a PM? Julia runs through everything, including discussions of a total overhaul of the BBC.   If you liked the episode and you want to support Julia, check out her Patreon page where she uploads exclusive content such as interviews, updates and opinion pieces.  Follow Julia on Instagram and Twitter @juliabelle_x to ask her questions for future episodes.

Jolyon and Julia sat down for FIVE HOURS, drank ill-advised amounts of wine and discussed the highs and lows of 2021's political landscape. Join them for part 2 of this Xmas Special to hear their views on Dominic Cummings, COP26, the migrant crisis, the Downing Street Christmas Party(s) and more. Please be advised, this episode includes discussions & topics which may be distressing.  Follow Jolyon on Twitter and on Instagram Follow Julia on Twitter and on Instagram If you liked the episode and you want to support Julia, check out her Patreon page where she uploads exclusive content such as interviews, updates and opinion pieces.

Jolyon and Julia sat down for FIVE HOURS, drank ill-advised amounts of wine and discussed the highs and lows of 2021's political landscape. Join them for part 1 of this Xmas Special to hear their views on Brexit, Crime, the Monarchy, the Labour Party, and the importance of being a reckless public nuisance. Follow Jolyon on Twitter and on Instagram Follow Julia on Twitter and on Instagram If you liked the episode and you want to support Julia, check out her Patreon page where she uploads exclusive content such as interviews, updates and opinion pieces.  

Did Downing Street seriously have a Christmas Party in December 2020...? When the rest of us weren't even allowed to visit our family? Julia explains the scandal start to finish, and she's more than a little irritated in this episode! If you liked the episode and you want to support Julia, check out her Patreon page where she uploads exclusive content such as interviews, updates and opinion pieces.  Follow Julia on Instagram and Twitter @juliabelle_x to ask her questions for future episodes.

As numbers reach record-highs of channel-crossings, and fatalities, Julia assesses why this is happening, who is responsible, and how we can solve this humanitarian crisis. Alex Morgan joins her to explain the political relationship between France and the UK. Check him out on Twitter here. Choose Love and Care 4 Calais are two charities who regularly look to recruit volunteers. Please support the podcast by becoming a Patreon - where Julia uploads exclusive content such as interviews, updates and opinion pieces.  Follow Julia on Instagram and Twitter @juliabelle_x to ask her questions for future episodes.

Now that COP26 is over, and just under 200 countries have signed on the dotted line, it's time to get our heads round what the agreement actually says! Is it enough to keep us under 1.5 degrees of global warming? Julia walks through it all in this quickie. If you liked the episode and you want to support Julia, check out her Patreon page where she uploads exclusive content such as interviews, updates and opinion pieces.  Follow Julia on Instagram and Twitter @juliabelle_x to ask her questions for future episodes.

Who is Owen Paterson? Why is he in trouble? And why has the Conservative Party's handling of it been described as a scandalous own goal? Julia walks you through the complicated mess of this past week in parliamentary politics. If you liked the episode and you want to support Julia, check out her Patreon page where she uploads exclusive content such as interviews, updates and opinion pieces. Follow Julia on Instagram and Twitter @juliabelle_x to ask her questions for future episodes.

What is COP26? Will it bring meaningful change or is it all just 'blah blah blah'? And does the future of the environment really hang in the balance? Julia walks through the politics, and Alice Shelton - who is completing her PHD on cost efficient ways to lower CO2 emissions - joins her to explain the science. If you liked the episode and you want to support Julia, check out her Patreon page where she uploads exclusive content such as interviews, updates and opinion pieces.  Follow Julia on Instagram and Twitter @juliabelle_x to ask her questions for future episodes.

Bare Naked Politics is BACK! And with the juiciest of topics, too. Julia indulges in a total deep-dive into the Labour party: What happened at the party conference? Who are they under Keir Starmer? And after 11 years of Conservative governments... Can they win an election in the near future?   Check out Sean on Twitter. And Rory's Twitter. If you find the podcast helpful and you want to support Julia, check out her Patreon page where she uploads exclusive bonus content. Follow Julia on Instagram and Twitter @juliabelle_x to ask her questions for future episodes.

Natasha reached out to ask if she could share her story with you. Her aunt is stuck in Afghanistan with four children under the age of 7, her husband was killed by the Taliban, and Natasha and her relatives are doing everything they can to work out how to get her aunt and her children to safety. If you have solutions or support, please reach out to Natasha, this is her Instagram . If you find the podcast helpful and you want to support Julia, check out her Patreon page where she uploads exclusive content such as interviews, updates and opinion pieces. Follow Julia on Instagram and Twitter @juliabelle_x to ask her questions for future episodes. Natasha's MP Email Template Natasha's Dissertation: 'The making of a British woman? Women migrating from Afghanistan and “Femonationalism” in the UK.' Grass Roots Organisations: https://childrenwithoutborders.ca/ https://www.warchild.org.uk/what-we-do/projects/afghanistan?gclid=Cj0KCQjwpf2IBhDkARIsAGVo0D3xJgjVvLs6l5vn3FdZtec4xfdGlVJpKaUOE9mrTwsdWynFxgfeLgQaAv65EALw_wcB https://choose.love/ https://www.rescue-uk.org/country/afghanistan#how-does-the-irc-help-in-afghanistan https://www.afghanaid.org.uk/ https://www.refugeecouncil.org.uk/

The Afghan President has fled, the Taliban have taken Kabul, Joe Biden stands by his decision to withdraw troops from the region, MPs in the UK are at odds, and the humanitarian crisis on the ground in Afghanistan becomes more severe by the minute... You've sent in so many questions about this, so Julia ran through the entire backstory (on simple terms) plus she explained the situation as it stands now. Look no further if you're feeling left behind on the unfolding situation in Afghanistan, this episode covers it all. If you find the podcast helpful and you want to support Julia, check out her Patreon page where she uploads exclusive content such as interviews, updates and opinion pieces. Follow Julia on Instagram and Twitter @juliabelle_x to ask her questions for future episodes. As mentioned, here are some links for anyone (particularly military personnel) who is struggling: HeadFIT: http://ow.ly/52uY50FS4Z8 The Samaritans: http://ow.ly/Drqi50FS4Z7 Togetherall: http://ow.ly/Z2A850FS4Za Headspace: http://ow.ly/zTtR50FS4Z6 The Charity for Civil Servants: http://ow.ly/PgTB50FS4Z9

What will it take to increase vaccine take-up amongst young people? And are the government barking up the wrong tree with Uber & Deliveroo vouchers?  If you liked the episode and you want to support Julia, check out her Patreon page where she uploads exclusive content such as interviews, updates and opinion pieces.  If you want to nab yourself a pair of her ‘VOTE' earrings in collaboration with @DesignByWingers click HERE and remember to use the code JULIA10 at checkout to save 10%! Follow Julia on Instagram and Twitter @juliabelle_x to ask her questions for future episodes.

 What is going on with this so-called ‘Pingdemic'? And are we legally obliged to isolate if we get the dreaded NHS app alert, or is it just ‘advised'? Get all the info, laid out simply, right here.    If you liked the episode and you want to support Julia, check out her Patreon page where she uploads exclusive content such as interviews, updates and opinion pieces.    And follow Julia on Instagram and Twitter @juliabelle_x to ask her questions for future episodes.

Ok, enough is enough... We need to understand what Crypto is. How does it work? How does it have value? Why was it invented? Is it worth investing in? And MOST importantly of all, is it going to take over from traditional money??   Check out the brilliant Joshua Scigala on Twitter.   To support Julia, and to follow her bitcoin journey(!) check out her Patreon page where she uploads exclusive content such as interviews, updates and opinion pieces.    And follow Julia on Instagram and Twitter @juliabelle_x to ask her questions for future episodes.

Look no further! Get the full scoop on Hancock's kissing scandal, his resignation, whether Boris Johnson secretly wanted it to happen, the debates around the CCTV breach, and Sajid Javid's intimidating first week on the new job as Hancock's replacement... right here. If you liked the episode and you want to support Julia, please visit her Patreon page where she uploads exclusive content such as interviews, updates and opinion pieces. Follow Julia on Instagram and Twitter @juliabelle_x to ask her questions for future episodes.

Brazil has just surpassed 500,000 COVID related deaths while the President continues to ignore calls to issue tougher restrictions nationwide. But what's the feeling like on the ground? Are the public keen on their government? Julia catches up with Fernando who shares his experiences of the last 18 months as a Brazilian resident. If you liked the episode and you want to support Julia, check out her Patreon page where she uploads exclusive content such as interviews, updates and opinion pieces. Follow Julia on Instagram and Twitter @juliabelle_x to ask her questions for future episodes. Listen to the SWIMOUT podcast here!

Leaders of the G7 countries met in Cornwall over the weekend to discuss the pandemic recovery, climate change, China, Russia... and yes, Brexit. But what is the point of them meeting? Did they come up with anything worth while, or is it all for show? Julia runs through the key takeaways. If you liked the episode and you want to support Julia, check out her Patreon page where she uploads exclusive content such as interviews, updates and opinion pieces.    Follow Julia on Instagram and Twitter @juliabelle_x to ask her questions for future episodes.

Today, Hancock got a grilling from MP's after they heard from Dominic Cummings two weeks ago. The committee are trying to understand the 'lessons learned' from the government's handling of the pandemic. Julia walks through what was said, compares Hancock's story to Cummings's version of events, and all you have to do is figure out who (if anyone!) you believe. If you liked the episode and you want to support Julia, check out her Patreon page where she uploads exclusive content such as interviews, behind-the-scenes stuff and opinion pieces.    If you want to nab yourself a pair of her ‘VOTE' earrings in collaboration with @DesignByWingers click HERE and remember to use the code JULIA10 at checkout to save 10%!   Follow Julia on Instagram and Twitter @juliabelle_x to ask her questions for future episodes.

Over the weekend, Rishi Sunak met with the other G7 leaders to make an historic change to the global status quo, but what did they agree on, and how will it affect Facebook, Amazon, Google and the like...? If you liked the episode and you want to support Julia, check out her Patreon page where she uploads exclusive content such as interviews, updates and opinion pieces.    If you want to nab yourself a pair of her ‘VOTE' earrings in collaboration with @DesignByWingers click HERE and remember to use the code JULIA10 at checkout to save 10%!   Follow Julia on Instagram and Twitter @juliabelle_x to ask her questions for future episodes.

Julia explores New Zealand's handling of the pandemic, plus she looks at how Jacinda Ardern captured the imagination of onlookers around the globe. Leon in Aukland, New Zealand, shares his personal experience of the last 18 months. *Also - Bare Naked Politics was nominated for a British Podcast Award! This is huge news! Thank you to all who have listened and sent in questions.* If you liked the episode and you want to support Julia, check out her Patreon page where she uploads exclusive content such as interviews, updates and opinion pieces.    If you want to nab yourself a pair of her ‘VOTE' earrings in collaboration with @DesignByWingers click HERE and remember to use the code JULIA10 at checkout to save 10%!   Follow Julia on Instagram and Twitter @juliabelle_x to ask her questions for future episodes.

**Contains explicit language from the outset** Dominic Cummings, Boris Johnson's ex-chief advisor, officially let rip today at the 'Lessons Learned' inquiry which sets out to understand what went wrong in Downing Street during the pandemic. From calling the Health Secretary a liar, to labelling the PM and HIMSELF 'donkeys leading lions', Cummings held nothing back. But can we believe it all? And why would he do this to his own reputation? Julia walks through the extraordinarily long inquisition on simple terms. If you liked the episode and you want to support Julia, check out her Patreon page where she uploads exclusive content such as interviews, updates and opinion pieces.  If you want to nab yourself a pair of her ‘VOTE’ earrings in collaboration with @DesignByWingers click HERE and remember to use the code JULIA10 at checkout to save 10%! Follow Julia on Instagram and Twitter @juliabelle_x to ask her questions for future episodes.

Our northern European neighbours in Sweden have had a VASTLY different 18 months to us in the UK: No lockdown at all and a heavier focus on ‘herd immunity’ as the solution to the health crisis. But was it all a horrible mistake? What does the data say? And what’s the feeling on the ground? Julia catches up with Pär, who is based in Stockholm, and he shares his perspective.  If you liked the episode and you want to support Julia, check out her Patreon page where she uploads exclusive content such as interviews, updates and opinion pieces.  If you want to nab yourself a pair of her ‘VOTE’ earrings in collaboration with @DesignByWingers click HERE and remember to use the code JULIA10 at checkout to save 10%! Follow Julia on Instagram and Twitter @juliabelle_x to ask her questions for future episodes.

Lately, it has been easy to become engrossed in the UK 'bubble', and forget that leaders of far-away lands have been handling this pandemic very differently to ours. To get a sense of the different experiences around the globe, Julia chats to people in various destinations about their personal experiences over the last 18 months. Starting with Romi in Tokyo, Japan. If you liked the episode and you want to support Julia, check out her Patreon page where she uploads exclusive content such as interviews, behind-the-scenes stuff and opinion pieces.  If you want to nab yourself a pair of her ‘VOTE’ earrings in collaboration with @DesignByWingers click HERE and remember to use the code JULIA10 at checkout to save 10%! Follow Julia on Instagram and Twitter @juliabelle_x to ask her questions for future episodes.

Can we hug people soon? Can we take trips abroad? Why did the Queen make a speech? There's so much going on, so Julia made a BUMPER episode to explain it all in one place!If you liked the episode and you want to support Julia, check out her Patreon page where she uploads exclusive content such as interviews, behind-the-scenes stuff and opinion pieces.  If you want to nab yourself a pair of her ‘VOTE’ earrings in collaboration with @DesignByWingers click HERE and remember to use the code JULIA10 at checkout to save 10%! Follow Julia on Instagram and Twitter @juliabelle_x to ask her questions for future episodes.Queens Speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=u5F3Jl8d8p8&ab_channel=TheTelegraph

Labour lost a seat they've held onto for almost 50 years in the Hartlepool by-election... what is going so wrong for them! And do they have any hope of getting into 10 Downing Street again?  If you liked the episode and you want to support Julia, check out her Patreon page where she uploads exclusive content such as interviews, updates and opinion pieces.  If you want to nab yourself a pair of her ‘VOTE’ earrings in collaboration with @DesignByWingers click HERE and remember to use the code JULIA10 at checkout to save 10%! Follow Julia on Instagram and Twitter @juliabelle_x to ask her questions for future episodes.

The UK’s first black and first bisexual national party leader – Mandu Reid - devoted an evening to discuss the philosophies and policies of the Women’s Equality Party, set up by Sandi Toksvig and Catherine Mayer in 2015. Isn’t it just a single-issue party? Is there any point voting for smaller parties? And are men even invited? These were some of the questions Julia threw at Mandu, who assured us NOTHING was off-limits to ask! To watch the full, unedited video call, and to access tonnes of other exclusive content, visit Julia’s Patreon page. If you want to nab yourself a pair of ‘VOTE’ earrings in collaboration with @DesignByWingers, click HERE and remember to use the code JULIA10 at checkout to save 10%! Check out Mandu and the Women’s Equality Party on Twitter. 

Ex-Downing Street Chief Strategist, Dominic Cummings updated his blog with a new entry launching an all-out attack against his old boss, Prime Minister Boris Johnson. Julia runs through the key questions: What does it say? Why did he write it? And what could the consequences be?If you liked the episode and you want to support Julia, check out her Patreon page where she uploads exclusive content such as interviews, updates and opinion pieces.  If you want to nab yourself a pair of her ‘VOTE’ earrings in collaboration with @DesignByWingers click HERE and remember to use the code JULIA10 at checkout to save 10%!Follow Robbie on Twitter Here. 

On 6th May 2021, there will be SIX different types of election happening up and down the country, including the Scottish & Welsh parliamentary elections, local council elections and mayoral elections. Julia gives a run-down of what’s going on and explains the powers and responsibilities of councillors and elected mayors. Featuring interviews with Labour Councillor Martin Lennon and Conservative candidate for Mayor of West Yorkshire, Matthew Robinson.   *GIVEAWAY WINNER, CONGRATULATIONS! PLEASE REACH OUT TO JULIA ON INSTAGRAM OR TWITTER @juliabelle_x TO CLAIM YOUR PRIZE!* If you liked the episode and you want to support Julia, check out her Patreon page where she uploads exclusive content such as interviews, updates and opinion pieces.  If you want to nab yourself a pair of her ‘VOTE’ earrings in collaboration with @DesignByWingers click HERE and remember to use the code JULIA10 at checkout to save 10%! Episode on Scottish Independence as mentioned: https://www.patreon.com/join/JuliaBelle/checkout?rid=5472740&redirect_uri=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.patreon.com%2Fposts%2Fexclusive-big-48393972

The Sunday Times published a damning article calling for an end to the ‘farce’ of hereditary peers. It inspired Julia to do a episode all about it: What do the House of Lords even do? Why are lords still ‘inheriting’ their seats? How much power do they have over us? And how could we go about changing this system? If you have no idea about the House of Lords, you’re not alone! It seems this is something that has totally passed most of us by. So don’t you think it’s about time we got clued up?    To take part in the Julia Belle X Gearbox Records giveaway, click here to check out the instagram post and enter. It’s free! If you liked the episode and you want to support Julia, check out her Patreon page where she uploads exclusive content such as interviews, updates and opinion pieces.  If you want to nab yourself a pair of her ‘VOTE’ earrings in collaboration with @DesignByWingers click HERE and remember to use the code JULIA10 at checkout to save 10%! Follow Julia on Instagram and Twitter @juliabelle_x to ask her questions for future episodes. The Sunday Times Articles: https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/revealed-the-truth-about-the-house-of-lords-peers-who-are-born-to-rule-nbdvcfrv3 And https://www.thetimes.co.uk/article/is-it-time-to-end-the-farce-of-hereditary-peers-in-the-house-of-lords-k62q30zq6

This week MPs discuss a VERY controversial bill which toughens laws on crime and sentencing, but also strips back the freedoms of protestors, which has caused mass outcry. Julia runs through what the bill says and the arguments on both sides of this fierce debate.   If you liked the episode and you want to support Julia, check out her Patreon page where she uploads exclusive content such as interviews, updates and opinion pieces.  If you want to nab yourself a pair of her ‘VOTE’ earrings in collaboration with @DesignByWingers click HERE and remember to use the code JULIA10 at checkout to save 10%! Follow Julia on Instagram and Twitter @juliabelle_x to ask her questions for future episodes.

The SNP, amid a flurry of scandal and internal conflict, are hell-bent on securing another independence referendum for Scotland... but is that such a good idea? In this preview to the full Patreon-exclusive episode, Julia outlines how she explores the arguments on both sides of this fierce debate. Plus, you get a taster of her conversation with financial journalist, editor and author John Hatfield, who talks her through the potential economic impacts of a Scottish secession.  To listen to the full episode, check out Julia’s Patreon page. If you want to nab yourself a pair of her ‘VOTE’ earrings in collaboration with @DesignByWingers click HERE and remember to use the code JULIA10 at checkout to save 10%! Follow Julia on Instagram and Twitter @juliabelle_x to ask her questions for future episodes.