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Peer ReviewS2E9: Lord Kerr of Kinlochard GCMGDuring his career as diplomat and civil servant, John Kerr held many influential positions at home and abroad. He was Ambassador to both the EU and then Washington at some of the most fascinating times in recent history, with his last role being Permanent Undersecretary at the Foreign Office & Head of the Diplomatic Service from 1997 to 2002. On leaving Government he became Secretary General of the European Convention becoming a Life Peer in 2004. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-07-0236 min
Peer ReviewS2E8: Rt Hon The Lord Udny-ListerAs politician and special adviser, Edward Lister has been involved in British politics for the past 45 years. He was first elected to Wandsworth Council in 1979. He was Boris Johnson’s Chief of Staff to when he was Mayor of London, becoming his Strategic Adviser when he was Prime Minister notably during the Covid Pandemic in 2020. He was made a life peer in 2021. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-07-0238 min
Peer ReviewS2E7: Lord Adebowale of Thornes CBEVictor Adebowale is the former Chief Executive of the social care enterprise Turning Point and currently Chairs the NHS Confederation. He was one of the first individuals to become a People’s Peer in 2001 and has dedicated his career to exploring how to address and improve social care, housing, homelessness, addiction and mental health support. He has sat on numerous Government Task Forces to try to bring change to bear. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-07-0230 min
Peer ReviewS2E6: Rt Hon The Lord Falconer of ThorotonCharles Falconer is a Labour peer and barrister who served as Lord Chancellor and Secretary of State for Justice under Prime Minister Tony Blair from 2003 to 2007. Having been a close personal friend of Blair’s when both were barristers in London, Charles was to become a key figure in the Labour Party’s reforms to the justice system, famously abolishing the position of Lord Chancellor ending 1,400 years of tradition. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-07-0228 min
Peer ReviewS2E5: Rt Hon The Lord Howell of GuildfordDavid Howell has had a long and illustrious career as a politician, journalist and economic consultant. A Conservative MP between 1966 to 1997, he held positions in Government under Sir Edward Heath and then Margaret Thatcher as Secretary of State for Energy and then Transport, and more recently in the Cameron Coalition Government as a Foreign Office Minister sitting in the Lords. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-07-0232 min
Peer ReviewS2E4: Lord Powell of Bayswater KCMGCharles Powell is a Diplomat and businessman who is best known for having served as Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher’s Foreign Policy Adviser during the 1980’s becoming one of her most trusted aides. Since leaving the Diplomatic Service he has served on the Boards of a number of international businesses. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-07-0237 min
Peer ReviewS2E3: Rt Hon The Lord McFall of AlcluithJohn McFall was elected Lord Speaker of the House of Lords in 2021. Born and raised in Scotland, he started life as a teacher, becoming a Deputy Head at a school in Glasgow, before getting involved in Labour Party politics and becoming an MP in 1987. He held a number of ministerial positions under Tony Blair and was made a Peer in 2010. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-07-0228 min
Peer ReviewS2E2: Lord Spencer of AlresfordMichael Spencer is a hugely successful businessman and philanthropist best known for founding ICAP and growing it into one of the world’s largest inter-dealer and electronic brokers of fixed income and foreign exchange. He is the founder of ICAP Charity Day which sees celebrities joining the trading desk for a day and the firm donating all revenue that day to charity. He has been in the House of Lord since 2020. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2024-07-0229 min
Peer ReviewS2E1: Rt Hon The Lord True CBELeader of the House of Lords and Lord Privy Seal since 2022, Nic True has spent the past 49 years of his career at the coal-face of our political system bringing his intellect to bear. From his early days in the Conservative Research Department, being Special Adviser to Norman Fowler, Director of the Public Policy Unit to heading up the Policy Unit at Number 10 and advising Prime Minister John Major (and writing his speeches), he has also dedicated many years to local politics having held elected office in Richmond Council for over a decade, and has sat in the Lords since 2011.2024-07-0232 min
Iain Dale - The Whole ShowShould protesters stay away from Keir Starmer's house?Should protesters stay away from Keir Starmer's house?Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Conservative peer Lord Marland, City AM's Alys Denby, Labour candidate Kevin Craig and political commentator Jonathan Lis.2024-04-0952 min
Cross Question with Iain DaleLord Jonathan Marland, Alys Denby, Kevin Craig & Jonathan LisJoining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are Conservative peer Lord Marland, City AM's Alys Denby, Labour candidate Kevin Craig and political commentator Jonathan Lis.2024-04-0952 minCross Question with Iain DaleGina Miller, Lord Jonathan Marland, Yasmin Alibhai-Brown & Natasha ClarkJoining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are True and Fair Party Leader Gina Miller, Conservative peer Lord Marland, commentator Yasmin Alibhai-Brown and LBC's Political Editor Natasha Clark.2023-10-0453 minPeer ReviewS1E17: Rt Rev The Lord ChartresServing as the Bishop of London from 1995 until his retirement in 2017, Richard Chartres had responsibility for one of the largest dioceses in the Church. His leadership was marked by a commitment to social justice, environmental issues, and fostering interfaith understanding. He was one of the Executors of Princess Diana’s Will. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-09-2630 minPeer ReviewS1E16: Lord Pearson of RannochMalcolm Pearson, started his career in the City where he founded an insurance broking business at the age of 22, of which he remains Chairman. Known for his staunchly euro-sceptic views, he defected from the Conservative Party to join UKIP in 2007, going on to become its Leader in 2009 (for a brief 9 months). He was a leading critic of totalitarianism in the USSR and became a supporter and friend of the Russian dissident Aleksandr Solzhenitsyn. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-09-2626 minPeer ReviewS1E15: Lord Monks of BlackleyJohn Monks was the General Secretary of the Trades Union Congress (TUC) from 1993 to 2003, and has dedicated his career to advocating for workers' rights and improving labor conditions in the United Kingdom. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-09-2630 minPeer ReviewS1E14: Lord Clement-Jones of ClaphamHaving been Chairman of the Liberal Party, Tim Clement-Jones played a pivotal role in the creation of the Liberal Democrat with the SDP merger in 1988. He was made a Lib Dem Life Peer in 1998 and has played an active role since. As a lawyer specialising in the fields of business and technology he has become a trusted authority on intellectual property, data protection and AI. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-09-2630 minPeer ReviewS1E13: Baroness Grey-Thompson of EaglescliffeTanni Grey-Thompson is a renowned British Paralympian and former wheelchair racer who has left an indelible mark on the world of sports. Beyond her sporting achievements, she is known for her advocacy work, tirelessly campaigning for disability rights and accessibility. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-09-2630 minPeer ReviewS1E12: Lord BerkeleyTony Berkeley, joined the Lords firstly in 1994 as a Hereditary Peer and from 2001 as a Life Peer. As a civil engineer his career was spent designing and building huge transport infrastructure projects and whilst at Eurotunnel he was instrumental in the campaign to get permission for, and constructing, the Channel Tunnel. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-09-2630 minPeer ReviewS1E11: Duke of WellingtonThe Duke of Wellington, is one of the 91 Hereditary Peers in the Lords, but has been active in politics since the 1970s. He stood for Parliament before becoming a Conservative MEP, a position he held for 10 years. He continues to actively leverage his knowledge and expertise in the Lords across matters relating to finance, conservation and the environment. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-09-2630 minPeer ReviewS1E10: Lord Boateng of Akyem and WembleyBorn in Ghana, Paul Boateng’s family fled the military coup in 1966 and moved to the UK. He trained as a solicitor and went onto become the Labour MP for Brent South from 1987 - 2005, the UK's first Black Cabinet Minister, and then High Commissioner to South Africa. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-09-2630 minPeer ReviewS1E9: Baroness Prashar of RunnymedeFor over 40 years Usha Prashar has been a director or Chair of numerous public and private bodies. Many of her positions have enabled her to be instrumental in effecting change in how our public service operates. She was the first Chair of the Judicial Appointments Commission, Executive Chair of the Parole Board of England and Wales and a member of the Iraq Inquiry amongst many other high profile roles. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-09-2629 minPeer ReviewS1E8: Lord Lamont of LerwickNorman Lamont, was formerly Chancellor of the Exchequer under John Major during one of the most challenging times in Britain’s recent history: the exit from the Exchange Rate Mechanism (ERM) Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-09-2629 minPeer ReviewS1E7: Lord Goldsmith of Richmond ParkZac Goldsmith is a former Conservative MP, Mayoral Candidate and most recently Government Minister. He is known for his passion and advocacy of the environment and its preservation. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-09-2630 minPeer ReviewS1E6: Lord Dobbs of WylyeMichael Dobbs started his political life writing speeches for Margret Thatcher, and went on to become an acclaimed writer - perhaps best known for his book House of Cards, now serialised here and in the US. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-09-2630 minPeer ReviewS1E5: General The Lord Houghton of RichmondNick Houghton, former Chief of the Defence Staff whose military career spanned 43 years during which time he served as Deputy Commander of All Allied Troops in Iraq and was instrumental in helping the UK military adapt to meet the challenges of terrorism and global instability. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-09-2630 minPeer ReviewS1E4: Baroness Kennedy of The ShawsHelena Kennedy is one of the country’s foremost civil rights barristers, having defended the Gang of Four and Myra Hindley among others. Not afraid to put her head above the parapet and speak up for the issues she believes in, she has dedicated her life to championing human rights. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-09-2630 minPeer ReviewS1E3: Lord Patel of DunkeldNaren Patel first arrived in the UK as an unaccompanied 17 year old medical student from Tanzania in 1956. He went on to become a world renowned Consultant Obstetrician leading ground breaking research into fetal abnormality. He was the first Asian to be awarded The Order of The Thistle. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-09-2630 minPeer ReviewS1E2: Lord Howard of LympneBorn in Wales to Romanian parents of Jewish descent, Michael Howard, former Leader of the Conservative Party, has played a central role in British politics for the past 50 years. He held Cabinet positions in both the Thatcher and Major governments, under whom he became Home Secretary. Called to the Bar in 1964, and a KC since 1982 he is known for sharp, enquiring mind, his passion for Liverpool FC and his former super-model wife, Sandra. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-09-2630 minPeer ReviewS1E1: Lord StrathclydeAfter 38 years in the House of Lords and as one of the 91 remaining hereditary peers, Tom Strathclyde has politics running through his veins, and has witnessed first-hand some of the most seismic political events of our times. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.2023-09-2630 minIain Dale - The Whole ShowBiggest collection of strikes for a decade, Cross Question & does your employer deal effectively with bullying in the workplace?Biggest collection of strikes for a decade, Cross Question & does your employer deal effectively with bullying in the workplace?
Joining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are musician and podcaster Winston Marshall, Liberal Democrat MP Wera Hobhouse, Conservative Lord (Jonathan) Marland and human rights barrister Charlotte Proudman.2023-02-012h 24
Cross Question with Iain DaleWinston Marshall, Wera Hobhouse, Lord Marland & Charlotte ProudmanJoining Iain Dale on Cross Question this evening are musician and podcaster Winston Marshall, Liberal Democrat MP Wera Hobhouse, Conservative Lord (Jonathan) Marland and human rights barrister Charlotte Proudman.2023-02-0152 min
It's Political with Althia RajStanding down to stand up: Is ministerial accountability dead?This week on “It’s Political,” we dive into ministerial accountability. Mistakes and ethical lapses happen all the time. Whether it’s allowing tins of tainted tuna to hit the market or leaving secure documents where they shouldn’t be, Canadian parliamentarians have a long history of resigning when they mess up. Today, we ask the question: Why does it seem like ministers don’t step down anymore? First, political science professors Alex Marland, Jonathan Malloy, and Donald Savoie give us a civics lesson on why ministerial accountability is such an important part of our system of government. Then, we’ll sit do...2022-12-1638 min
Get Hooked On: This High-Impact Full Audiobook For Knowledge Hunters.The Bone Keeper: An unputdownable thriller; you'll need to sleep with the lights on by Luca VestePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/325013to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Bone Keeper: An unputdownable thriller; you'll need to sleep with the lights on
Author: Luca Veste
Narrator: Jonathan Keeble
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 10 hours 41 minutes
Release date: March 8, 2018
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Suspense
Publisher's Summary:
THE PERFECT BONE-CHILLING THRILLER TO READ THIS HALLOWEEN . . . 'The Bone Keeper will corrupt your days and shatter your nights' Val McDermid ‘A dark and brilliant thriller from a writer who just gets better and better. The Bone Keeper is tense, chilling and HUGELY scary’ Mark Billi...2018-03-0810h 41
Stream Popular Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, SuspenseThe Bone Keeper: An unputdownable thriller; you'll need to sleep with the lights on by Luca VestePlease visit https://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/325013 to listen full audiobooks. Title: The Bone Keeper: An unputdownable thriller; you'll need to sleep with the lights on Author: Luca Veste Narrator: Jonathan Keeble Format: Unabridged Audiobook Length: 10 hours 41 minutes Release date: March 8, 2018 Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1 Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1 Genres: Suspense Publisher's Summary: THE PERFECT BONE-CHILLING THRILLER TO READ THIS HALLOWEEN . . . 'The Bone Keeper will corrupt your days and shatter your nights' Val McDermid ‘A dark and brilliant thriller from a writer who just gets better and better. The Bone Keeper is tense, chilling and HUGELY scary’ Mark...2018-03-0803 minStream Popular Full Audiobooks in Mystery, Thriller & Horror, SuspenseThe Bone Keeper: An unputdownable thriller; you'll need to sleep with the lights on by Luca VestePlease visithttps://thebookvoice.com/podcasts/1/audiobook/325013to listen full audiobooks.
Title: The Bone Keeper: An unputdownable thriller; you'll need to sleep with the lights on
Author: Luca Veste
Narrator: Jonathan Keeble
Format: Unabridged Audiobook
Length: 10 hours 41 minutes
Release date: March 8, 2018
Ratings: Ratings of Book: 5 of Total 1
Ratings of Narrator: 5 of Total 1
Genres: Suspense
Publisher's Summary:
THE PERFECT BONE-CHILLING THRILLER TO READ THIS HALLOWEEN . . . 'The Bone Keeper will corrupt your days and shatter your nights' Val McDermid ‘A dark and brilliant thriller from a writer who just gets better and better. The Bone Keeper is tense, chilling and HUGELY scary’ Mark Billi...2018-03-0810h 41
RSDS RADIO SOCIETÀ DEI SOGNIBedlamMelvyn Bragg and guests discuss the early years of Bedlam, the name commonly used for the London hospital of St Mary of Bethlehem outside Bishopsgate, described in 1450 by the Lord Mayor of London as a place where may "be found many men that be fallen out of their wit. And full honestly they be kept in that place; and some be restored onto their wit and health again. And some be abiding therein for ever." As Bethlem, or Bedlam, it became a tourist attraction in the 17th Century at its new site in Moorfields and, for its relatively small size...2016-03-1748 min
In Our TimeBedlamMelvyn Bragg and guests discuss the early years of Bedlam, the name commonly used for the London hospital of St Mary of Bethlehem outside Bishopsgate, described in 1450 by the Lord Mayor of London as a place where may "be found many men that be fallen out of their wit. And full honestly they be kept in that place; and some be restored onto their wit and health again. And some be abiding therein for ever." As Bethlem, or Bedlam, it became a tourist attraction in the 17th Century at its new site in Moorfields and, for its relatively small size...2016-03-1746 min
In Our Time: HistoryBedlamMelvyn Bragg and guests discuss the early years of Bedlam, the name commonly used for the London hospital of St Mary of Bethlehem outside Bishopsgate, described in 1450 by the Lord Mayor of London as a place where may "be found many men that be fallen out of their wit. And full honestly they be kept in that place; and some be restored onto their wit and health again. And some be abiding therein for ever." As Bethlem, or Bedlam, it became a tourist attraction in the 17th Century at its new site in Moorfields and, for its relatively small size...2016-03-1746 min
In Our TimeBedlamMelvyn Bragg and guests discuss the early years of Bedlam, the name commonly used for the London hospital of St Mary of Bethlehem outside Bishopsgate, described in 1450 by the Lord Mayor of London as a place where may "be found many men that be fallen out of their wit. And full honestly they be kept in that place; and some be restored onto their wit and health again. And some be abiding therein for ever." As Bethlem, or Bedlam, it became a tourist attraction in the 17th Century at its new site in Moorfields and, for its relatively small...2016-03-1746 min
In Our Time: HistoryBedlamMelvyn Bragg and guests discuss the early years of Bedlam, the name commonly used for the London hospital of St Mary of Bethlehem outside Bishopsgate, described in 1450 by the Lord Mayor of London as a place where may "be found many men that be fallen out of their wit. And full honestly they be kept in that place; and some be restored onto their wit and health again. And some be abiding therein for ever." As Bethlem, or Bedlam, it became a tourist attraction in the 17th Century at its new site in Moorfields and, for its relatively small...2016-03-1746 min