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The legislative sausage machine has cranked into action so Mark and Ruth dissect the government's programme following the King's Speech. They examine the proposals for major new bills on planning and devolution aimed at galvanising the economy, along with revamped legacy bills the Government is adopting from the previous administration. Where might political tensions and difficulties arise? What insights did the King's Speech offer on parliamentary matters, and can we expect more bills beyond those identified in the legislative programme?This week, parliamentary rebellions expert Professor Philip Cowley joins the podcast to discuss the challenges of managing a mega-majority in Parliament. What lessons can Labour learn from the Blair years? Have changes in Parliament over the last 25 years made rebellions more likely? And in a surprising revelation, Phil explains why Keir Starmer reminds him of Robert Redford!As the initial exhilaration fades and the hard legislative grind begins, many new MPs in previous parliaments have struggled with the enormity of the job and its impact on their lives. We look at what will it be like for the generation of 2024?
While at the EPOP 2019 conference in Glasgow, I got together with Rob Ford (University of Manchester) to get an update on Brexit and to talk about his new book 'Sex, Lies and Politics' (co-edited with Philip Cowley). For more information, see: www.stukroodvlees.nl/stuk-rood-vlees-podcast-episode-39-brexit-therapy-live-with-rob-ford Music: Dexter Britain (CC BY-NC-SA 3.0), www.dexterbritain.com
This Chapter of the Book Club is all about the General election of 2017, it's one for the Politics geeks! Philip Cowley's book is The British General Election of 2017. Tim Shipman's book is Fall Out: A Year of Political Mayhem. Tim Ross' book is Betting the House: The Inside Story of the 2017 Election.
Prof Philip Cowley Philip Cowley is Professor of Politics at Queen Mary University of London. His latest book 'The British General Election of 2017' is widely regarded as the Bible of the last general election. He's an expert on Parliamentary voting and behaviour. In this light-hearted interview he explains what he loves and loathes about politics as well as giving a fascinating insight into the forces shaping politics. Buy tickets to the Political Party Christmas Specials here: https://leicestersquaretheatre.ticketsolve.com/shows/873589775 Order 'The British General Election of 2017' here: https://www.amazon.co.uk/British-General-Election-2017/dp/3319959352/ref=sr_1_1?s=books&ie=UTF8&qid=1544018588&sr=1-1&keywords=philip+cowley Follow Philip on Twitter: @philipjcowley Follow Matt on Twitter: @mattforde See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Adam Boulton and guests attempt to map out the next steps in the Brexit process as Theresa May tries to convince MPs to back the deal she secured wit the European Union over the weekend. What can MPs do if they're not happy with it? What can the government do if it's rejected after the meaningful vote? Joining Adam this week are Dr Joelle Grogan, Senior Lecturer in Law at Middlesex University; Philip Cowley, Professor of Politics at Queen Mary's University London; Sky's political correspondent Lewis Goodall and the Head of Sky Data Harry Carr. #Brexit #skynews #makedebateshappen
Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this week is Lord Peter Lilley, Former Trade Minister and former Conservative MP; Layla Moran, Liberal Democrat MP for Oxford West and Abingdon; Lionel Barber, Editor of the Financial Times and Professor Philip Cowley, Academic & Author.
Amid resignations and a potential vote of no confidence in the Prime Minister, where next for Westminster? What are the chances of getting Theresa May's Brexit deal through Parliament and what could happen if it doesn't? A second referendum? A general election? A renegotiation? No deal? Political scientist Professor Philip Cowley and UK correspondent to German newspaper Die Welt Stefanie Bolzen chat to Gary Gibbon about all the potential scenarios. Producer: Sarah Gough
On this week's episode, Joe and Marie are joined by Philip Cowley, professor of politics at Queen Mary University and author of The British General Election of 2017. Topics at the table this week include universal credit, bakeries in Northern Ireland, last year's election (and Phil's book on that subject), the conference season that's been and gone, and whether people think they're rich or poor. We also check in with Sarbjit Bakhshi from Smarkets, to look at the latest movements in the world of political betting. This podcast is sponsored by Smarkets. Visit https://smarkets.com/politics for more. Presented by Joe Twyman and Marie Le Conte. With Philip Cowley. Produced by Nick Hilton. Theme music by Joe Button This is a Podot podcast. For more details go to podotpods.com and for sales and advertising email nick@podotpods.com
Christopher Hope packs his bags and heads up to Liverpool for a special Labour Party conference edition of the podcast. Unsurprisingly, one question looms above all others on the conference floor: Will Labour back a second Brexit referendum? Never one to shy from a challenge, Hope lines up a stellar cast of Labour big-hitters to shed light on the issue - with comment from Sir Kier Starmer, shadow Brexit secretary; Carolyn Fairbairn, Director-General of the CBI; Dave Prentis, General Secretary of UNISON; the millionaire Labour donor John Mills; Professor Philip Cowley, author of The British General Election of 2017; and The Telegraph’s Political Editor, Gordon Rayner.
Election experts Professor Rob Ford and Professor Philip Cowley join host Anne McElvoy to discuss why voters vote the way they do, how sex and football can follow you into the polling booth and why Donald Trump and the European far right may see their fortunes decline over time. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Election experts Professor Rob Ford and Professor Philip Cowley join host Anne McElvoy to discuss why voters vote the way they do, how sex and football can follow you into the polling booth and why Donald Trump and the European far right may see their fortunes decline over time. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Professor Philip Cowley looks at the question of MPs and representation.
Professor Philip Cowley explains why the PMQs matter.
Professor Philip Cowley explains the concept of backbench rebellions.
Philip Cowley examines how politicians have changed and using letters from leading politicians he argues politicians today compare favourably to those of the 1950s. Plus, he has a small confession to make... Recorded live at the RSA in London, Four Thought is unscripted, thought-provoking and entertaining, with a personal dimension. Producer: Giles Edwards.
Professor Philip Cowley tries to get to grips with the televised debates' impact on the 2010 election. Challenge our experts yourself. If you have a concept you'd like explaining in 60 seconds or less drop us a line.
Professor Philip Cowley takes up the challenge and chooses the coalition government. Challenge our experts yourself. If you have a concept you'd like explaining in 60 seconds or less drop us a line
Dr Matthew Goodwin attempts to describe the kind of people who support right wing extremist parties.
Dr Matthew Goodwin takes up the challenge and explains why the right wing is important and why it's important to understand it.
Professor Wyn Rees takes up the challenge and explores the idea of allies in the context of global security.
Dr Sara Motta takes up the challenge with Democracy.
In this video Dr Mathew Humphrey takes up the 60 second challenge and chooses Green Politics.
In this 60 second challenge Professor Wyn Rees sums up the relationship between the US and the UK on defence.
Before the election Professor Philip Cowley made ten predictions on media obsessions during the campaign that would change little or nothing. In this podcast he returns to his predictions to see how many he got right and how many he got wrong.
Professor Christopher Pierson takes up the 60 second challenge and chooses as his subject the concept of property. Challenge our experts yourself. If you have a concept you'd like explaining in 60 seconds or less drop us a line.
Professor Paul Heywood takes up the 60 second challenge and chooses as his subject the concept of corruption. Challenge our experts yourself. If you have a concept you'd like explaining in 60 seconds or less - drop us an email.
Dr Malika Rahal takes up the 60 second challenge and chooses as her subject the concept of history and the state. Challenge our experts yourself. If you have a concept you'd like explaining in 60 seconds or less drop us a line.
Professor Steven Fielding takes up the 60 second challenge and chooses as his subject the Labour Party. Challenge our experts yourself. If you have a concept you'd like explaining in 60 seconds or less - drop us an email.
Professor Steven Fielding takes up the 60 second challenge and chooses as his subject the concept of social democracy. Challenge our experts yourself. If you have a concept you'd like explaining in 60 seconds or less - drop us an email.
Professor Philip Cowley takes up the 60 second challenge and chooses as his subject the concept of lowering the voting age in Britain. Challenge our experts yourself. If you have a concept you'd like explaining in 60 seconds or less - drop us an email.
Dr Miwa Hirono takes up the 60 second challenge and chooses as her subject the concept of China's international responsibility. Challenge our experts yourself. If you have a concept you'd like explaining in 60 seconds or less - drop us a line.
Dr Vanessa Pupavac takes up the 60 second challenge and chooses as her subject the concept of disaster politics. Challenge our experts yourself. If you have a concept you'd like explaining in 60 seconds or less - drop us an email.
Professor Philip Cowley takes up the 60 second challenge and chooses as his subject the concept of parliamentary whips. Challenge our experts yourself. If you have a concept you'd like explaining in 60 seconds or less - drop us an email.
Dr Lucy Sargisson takes up the 60 second challenge and chooses as her subject the concept of Utopia. Challenge our experts yourself. If you have a concept you'd like explaining in 60 seconds or less drop us a line.
Dr Matthew Rendall takes up the 60 second challenge and chooses as his subject the concept of exploitation. Challenge our experts yourself. If you have a concept you'd like explaining in 60 seconds or less - drop us a line.
Dr Adam Morton takes up the 60 second challenge and chooses as his subject the concept of passive revolution. Challenge our experts yourself. If you have a concept you'd like explaining in 60 seconds or less - drop us an email.
Dr Lucy Sargisson takes up the 60 second challenge and chooses as her subject the concept of war. Challenge our experts yourself. If you have a concept you'd like explaining in 60 seconds or less drop us a line.
Professor Cees van der Eijk takes up the 60 second challenge and chooses as his subject the concept of voting. Challenge our experts yourself. If you have a concept you'd like explaining in 60 seconds or less drop us a line.
Welcome to Politics in 60 Seconds. You can't boil an egg in less than 60 Seconds, so how can you explain a political concept? We challenged our experts to define political concepts in a minute or less.