This week Tatton and Diane chat about the Westminster media, the idea of a basic income for artists and how long a Prime Minister can expect to last these days.

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

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This week Diane and Tatton talk term-time fines, support for families with sick children and the price of petrol.

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

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!

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This week Diane and Tatton are chatting play at school, how to save local pubs and Northern Ireland's new driving rules!

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

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!

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This week Tatton and Diane chat about firework laws, the impact of student debt and social media bans!

Cast your vote for us in the People’s Choice category of the Political Podcast Awards here: https://politicalpodcastawards.co.uk/the-peoples-choice-award/

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

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!

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This week Tatton and Diane talk about defections, Digital ID and why all parents have needed to make use of screens!

Cast your vote for us in the People’s Choice category of the Political Podcast Awards here: https://politicalpodcastawards.co.uk/the-peoples-choice-award/

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

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!

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This week Tatton and Diane talk drink drive limits, extremely cold weather and why it's frustrating that global issues are dominating the news!

Cast your vote for us in the People’s Choice category of the Political Podcast Awards here: https://politicalpodcastawards.co.uk/the-peoples-choice-award/

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

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!

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In this special episode, the gang look back at the top SP posts from 2025 and revisit the moments you liked the most from a huge year in politics.

Cast your vote for us in the People’s Choice category of the Political Podcast Awards here: https://politicalpodcastawards.co.uk/the-peoples-choice-award/

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

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!

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In this special episode, the gang look ahead to what might shape UK politics in 2026, from elections and key political moments to Eurovision, the World Cup, and conference season.

Cast your vote for us in the People’s Choice category of the Political Podcast Awards here: https://politicalpodcastawards.co.uk/the-peoples-choice-award/

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

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!

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Description: This week the gang chat about Trump’s lawsuit against the BBC, reports that the UK could rejoin Erasmus, and the hunger strike involving Palestine Action supporters.

Cast your vote for us in the People’s Choice category of the Political Podcast Awards here: https://politicalpodcastawards.co.uk/the-peoples-choice-award/

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

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!

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This week the gang chat about the early flu surge, the Digital ID debate, Farage’s latest controversies, your mailbag questions, and what’s coming up in UK politics.

Cast your vote for us in the People’s Choice category of the Political Podcast Awards here: https://politicalpodcastawards.co.uk/the-peoples-choice-award/

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

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!

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This week the gang speak about scrapping some jury trials, drama at the Your Party conference, and the WI’s decision on trans members. Plus your mailbag questions, the latest strikes, and what’s coming up in Parliament.

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

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!

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