"MPs are all the same"
"Politicians are only in it for themselves."
Are these things true? In some cases they might be, but what if in reality, they are not?
The Crossbench podcast wants to do political interviewing differently, aiming to learn about the person behind the politician. With a range of guests from across the political spectrum, we bring voices often overlooked in the political arena.
From backbench MPs discussing the realities of constituency politics to journalists offering insights on the shifting political landscape, The Crossbench brings frank and honest insight each week from those with significant influence over the UK's political future.
Hosted by former Army Captain and journalist Conor Wilson, new episodes land each Friday.
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"MPs are all the same"
"Politicians are only in it for themselves."
Are these things true? In some cases they might be, but what if in reality, they are not?
The Crossbench podcast wants to do political interviewing differently, aiming to learn about the person behind the politician. With a range of guests from across the political spectrum, we bring voices often overlooked in the political arena.
From backbench MPs discussing the realities of constituency politics to journalists offering insights on the shifting political landscape, The Crossbench brings frank and honest insight each week from those with significant influence over the UK's political future.
Hosted by former Army Captain and journalist Conor Wilson, new episodes land each Friday.
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Bob Blackman is the Conservative MP for Harrow East, first elected in 2010.
A former Brent council leader and London Assembly member, he is now chair of the powerful 1922 Committee of backbench Tory MPs. Previously a secretary of the committee, Blackman had a front row seat to one of the most tumultuous episodes in British politics, witnessing first hand the rise and fall of Boris Johnson and Liz Truss.
Blackman is best known in policy for steering the Homelessness Reduction Act 2017 and championing the Supported Housing (Regulatory Oversight) Act 2023 and was awarded a CBE for his efforts to eradicate homelessness in Britain.
A committed Brexiteer and social conservative, he has courted controversy over opposition to same-sex marriage, an opposition rooted in his strong religious beliefs. Today he remains an influential organiser and constituency campaigner with deep roots in northwest London.
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