"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.
Steve Yemm is the Labour MP for Mansfield, elected in July 2024.
Yemm is from working class roots, his father was a coal miner and his mother was a dinner lady. That background, combined with his experience of passing his 11+ and being exposed to life at a grammar school, has shaped his world view and ultimately his politics.
After graduating university with a degree in applied chemstry, Yemm worked successfully in the corporate world before entering politics, his scientific background providing him with a range of experience unique amongst MPs.
Yemm has also faced scrutiny after failing to declare a donation in a speech in parliament earlier this year, an incident for which he apologised in 2025.
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