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Politics Midlands Podcast

English, Political, 1 season, 71 episodes, 1 day, 10 hours, 5 minutes
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Exploring the issues that matter to Midlanders with Lizzie Glinka in the driving seat. Originally broadcast on the TV show on Politics Midlands - Sundays on BBC One.
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Telford CSE inquiry, candidates for the Tory leadership race and the Birmingham Commonwealth Games

Elizabeth Glinka and guests reflect on the week's major West Midlands political stories. Elizabeth is joined by MPs Nigel Huddlestone and Jess Phillips to discuss the contenders vying to become the next leader of the Conservative Party.
7/19/202228 minutes, 51 seconds
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Boris Johnson's resignation and the Tory leadership race with Midlands contenders

Elizabeth Glinka and guests reflect on the week's major West Midlands political stories. Elizabeth is joined by MPs Jack Brereton, Matt Western and Helen Morgan to discuss the fallout from Boris Johnson's resignation and who might be the next Conservative Party leader.
7/11/202229 minutes, 4 seconds
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MP suspension, police numbers and asylum seekers

Kathryn Stanczyszyn and guests reflect on the week's major West Midlands political stories. Kathryn was joined by MPs Harriett Baldwin and Valerie Vaz.
7/4/202229 minutes, 11 seconds
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Rail strikes, airport chief pay rise, clean air zone and by-elections reaction

Elizabeth Glinka and guests reflect on the week's major West Midlands political stories. Elizabeth is joined by MP Preet Gill and council leader Abi Brown.
6/26/202229 minutes, 11 seconds
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Pay and inflation, Rwanda asylum policy and public money bail-outs.

Elizabeth Glinka and guests reflect on the week's major West Midlands political stories. Elizabeth is joined by MPs Mark Pawsey and Zarah Sultana to discuss pay and inflation, the Rwanda asylum policy and public money bail-outs.
6/20/202229 minutes, 5 seconds
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Birmingham's 'godawful' jibe, Johnson confidence vote and petrol prices

Elizabeth Glinka and guests reflect on the week's major West Midlands political stories. Elizabeth is joined by MP Shabana Mahmood and West Midlands Mayor Andy Street.
6/13/202229 minutes, 4 seconds
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Partygate report reaction and energy bills support

Elizabeth Glinka and guests reflect on the week's major West Midlands political stories. Elizabeth is joined by MPs Mark Garnier and Taiwo Owatemi.
5/30/202229 minutes, 9 seconds
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Rising inflation, the lack of parish councillors and sexism in politics

Michael Collie and guests reflect on the week's major West Midlands political stories. Michael is joined by Dudley South MP Mike Wood, Birmingham City Council leader, Councillor Ian Ward, and Shropshire Council leader, Councillor Lezley Picton.
5/23/202229 minutes, 4 seconds
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Cabinet meets in Stoke-on-Trent, building new homes and high street art

Mary Rhodes and guests reflect on the week's major West Midlands political stories. Mary's joined by MPs Craig Tracey and Matt Western.
5/16/202229 minutes, 3 seconds
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What did this week's local elections tell us about how voters are feeling?

Elizabeth Glinka and guests reflect on the week's major West Midlands political stories. Elizabeth is joined by MPs Jo Gideon and Preet Gill.
5/8/202229 minutes, 11 seconds
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Local elections countdown and MPs' behaviour

Elizabeth Glinka and guests reflect on the week's major West Midlands political stories. Elizabeth is joined by MPs Shaun Bailey, Steve McCabe and Helen Morgan.
5/2/202229 minutes, 6 seconds
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Partygate and the countdown to local elections for 15 councils

Elizabeth Glinka and guests reflect on the week's major West Midlands political stories. Elizabeth was joined by MPs Stuart Anderson and Paulette Hamilton, and Councillor Ellie Chowns.
4/25/202229 minutes, 10 seconds
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Shropshire maternity scandal and cost of living crisis

Elizabeth Glinka and guests reflect on the week's major West Midlands political stories. Elizabeth is joined by Conservative MP for Ludlow Philip Dunne, Labour leader of Telford & Wrekin Council Shaun Davies and Lib Dem MP for North Shropshire Helen Morgan.
4/3/202229 minutes, 16 seconds
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Chancellor's Spring Statement, Coventry bins dispute and Walsall housing row

Elizabeth Glinka and guests reflect on the week's major West Midlands political stories. Elizabeth is joined by Walsall MPs Eddie Hughes and Valerie Vaz.
3/28/202228 minutes, 59 seconds
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Cost of living, homes for Ukraine and Covid two years on

Elizabeth Glinka and guests reflect on the week's major West Midlands political stories. Elizabeth is joined by MPs Suzanne Webb and Khalid Mahmood.
3/20/202229 minutes, 6 seconds
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Cost of living, Ukrainian refugee support and Covid numbers climbing

David Gregory-Kumar and guests reflect on the major West Midlands political stories. David is joined by MPs Jonathan Gullis and Preet Gill.
3/14/202229 minutes, 14 seconds
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Erdington by-election, spiking, pay rise for MPs and Sir Gavin

Mary Rhodes and guests reflect on the week's major West Midlands political stories. Mary is joined by MPs Harriett Baldwin and Paulette Hamilton, and West Midlands Police and Crime Commissioner Simon Foster.
3/6/202229 minutes, 9 seconds
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Support for Ukraine, Erdington by-election and Arthur Labinjo-Hughes report

Elizabeth Glinka and guests reflect on the week's major West Midlands political stories. She's joined by MPs Rachel Maclean and Pat McFadden.
2/28/202229 minutes, 8 seconds
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Coventry bin strike, cost of living and Birmingham Erdington by-election

Elizabeth Glinka and guests reflect on the week's major West Midlands political stories. She's joined by MPs Jack Brereton and Steve McCabe.
2/14/202229 minutes, 12 seconds
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PM under pressure from Tory MPs, and 'levelling up' plans unveiled

Elizabeth Glinka and guests reflect on the week's major West Midlands political stories. Elizabeth is joined by MPs Jane Stevenson and Matt Western.
2/7/202229 minutes, 3 seconds
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NHS waiting lists, Coventry bin strike and what support is there for PM?

Elizabeth Glinka and guests reflect on the week's major West Midlands political stories. Elizabeth is joined by MPs Gary Sambrook and Taiwo Owatemi.
1/30/202228 minutes, 55 seconds
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Pressure on PM, jab uptake and Plan B

Elizabeth Glinka and guests reflect on the week's major West Midlands political stories. Elizabeth is joined by Philip Dunne MP and Councillor Sharon Thompson.
1/24/202229 minutes, 7 seconds
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Downing Street party pressure on PM, and tributes to Birmingham MP Jack Dromey

Elizabeth Glinka and guests reflect on the week's major West Midlands political stories. Elizabeth is joined by MPs Jess Phillips and Mark Garnier.
1/16/202229 minutes, 6 seconds
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Shock Liberal Democrat by-election win and Omicron surge

Elizabeth Glinka and guests reflect on the week's major West Midlands political stories. Elizabeth is joined by MPs Karen Bradley, Steve McCabe and Helen Morgan.
12/19/202129 minutes, 1 second
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Covid passes, North Shropshire by-election and Arthur Labinjo-Hughes

Elizabeth Glinka and guests reflect on the week's major West Midlands political stories. Elizabeth is joined by Mid Worcestershire MP Nigel Huddleston and Telford & Wrekin Council leader Shaun Davies.
12/13/202129 minutes, 5 seconds
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Omicron, North Shropshire by-election and GP appointments

Elizabeth Glinka and guests reflect on the week's major West Midlands political stories. Elizabeth is joined by MPs Preet Gill and James Morris.
12/6/202129 minutes, 2 seconds
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North Shropshire by-election, Covid booster jabs and new leader for Sandwell Council

Elizabeth Glinka and guests reflect on the week's major West Midlands political stories. She's joined by Conservative MP for Rugby Mark Pawsey and Labour MP for Birmingham Perry Barr Khalid Mahmood.
11/29/202129 minutes, 5 seconds
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Second jobs for MPs, HS2 changes and police stop and search powers

Elizabeth Glinka and guests reflect on the week's major West Midlands political stories. She's joined by MPs Eddie Hughes and Shabana Mahmood.
11/22/202129 minutes, 4 seconds
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Owen Paterson row, far-right extremism and Insulate Britain protests

Elizabeth Glinka and guests reflect on the week's major West Midlands political stories. She's joined by MPs Jack Brereton and Zarah Sultana.
11/7/202128 minutes, 58 seconds
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Budget reaction, solar farms and MP suspension vote

Elizabeth Glinka and guests reflect on the week's major West Midlands political stories. She's joined by MP Matt Western and Stoke-on-Trent Council leader Abi Brown.
11/1/202129 minutes, 3 seconds
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Rising number of Covid cases, and how Green is our future?

Elizabeth Glinka and guests reflect on the week's major West Midlands political stories. She's joined by MPs Jonathan Gullis and Valerie Vaz.
10/25/202129 minutes, 5 seconds
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MP safety and Covid response report

Elizabeth Glinka and guests reflect on the week's major West Midlands political stories. Elizabeth is joined by MPs Harriett Baldwin and Jack Dromey.
10/18/202129 minutes, 3 seconds
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Pig farmers, vaccinations for care home staff and housing in the Black Country

Elizabeth Glinka and guests reflect on the week's major West Midlands political stories. She's joined by Meriden MP Saqib Bhatti and Wolverhampton City Councillor Beverley Momenabadi.
10/11/202128 minutes, 57 seconds
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Cost of living, high street revival and interview with PM

Elizabeth Glinka and guests reflect on the week's major West Midlands political stories. She's joined by Birmingham Perry Barr MP Khalid Mahmood and West Midlands Mayor Andy Street.
10/4/202129 minutes, 1 second
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Panic at the pumps, Labour leader interview and Walsall Council mental health row

Elizabeth Glinka and guests reflect on the week's major West Midlands political stories. She's joined by Wolverhampton MPs Jane Stevenson and Pat McFadden.
9/28/202129 minutes, 4 seconds
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Covid regulations, taking the knee and Northern Ireland ‘Troubles’ prosecutions

Elizabeth Glinka and guests reflect on the week's major West Midlands political stories. Elizabeth is joined by MPs Suzanne Webb and Khalid Mahmood.
7/18/202129 minutes, 11 seconds
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Euro 2020 bank holiday call, Freedom Day and farming post-Brexit

David Gregory-Kumar and guests reflect on the major West Midlands political stories. He's joined by MPs Preet Gill and Jeremy Wright.
7/11/202129 minutes, 22 seconds
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Covid regulations, school bubbles and police Taser use

Elizabeth Glinka and guests reflect on the week's major West Midlands political stories. Elizabeth is joined by MPs James Morris and Valerie Vaz.
7/4/202129 minutes, 10 seconds
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Hancock resignation, travel industry crisis and e-scooter fears

Elizabeth Glinka and guests reflect on the week's major West Midlands political stories. She's joined by MPs Mike Wood and Jess Phillips.
6/27/202129 minutes, 16 seconds
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'Freedom Day' delay, workplace bullying and waiting for a doctor

Elizabeth Glinka and guests reflect on the week's major West Midlands political stories. Elizabeth is joined by MPs Harriett Baldwin and Steve McCabe.
6/20/202129 minutes, 3 seconds
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Lifting restrictions, boundary changes and taking the knee

Elizabeth Glinka and guests reflect on the week's major West Midlands political stories. Elizabeth is joined by MPs Jo Gideon and Jack Dromey.
6/13/202129 minutes, 13 seconds
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Variant impact on Covid restrictions, clean air zone launch and helping school pupils

Elizabeth Glinka and guests reflect on the week's major West Midlands political stories. She's joined by Cllr Abi Brown, leader of Stoke-on-Trent City Council, and Wolverhampton South East MP Pat McFadden.
6/6/202129 minutes, 10 seconds
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Covid roadmap, clean air zone and crown courts backlog

Elizabeth Glinka and guests reflect on the week's major West Midlands political stories. She's joined by MPs Preet Gill and Shaun Bailey to discuss the relaxation of Covid restrictions, Birmingham's Clean Air Zone, and a backlog of crown court cases.
5/23/202129 minutes, 12 seconds
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Easing of lockdown, low traffic neighbourhoods and the road ahead for Labour

Elizabeth Glinka and guests reflect on the week's major West Midlands political stories. She's joined by MPs Jane Stevenson and Khalid Mahmood.
5/16/202129 minutes, 11 seconds
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West Midlands Mayor vote, and local elections verdict

Elizabeth Glinka and guests reflect on the week's major West Midlands political stories. She's joined by West Midlands Mayor Andy Street and MPs Amanda Milling and Jack Dromey to discuss Thursday's local election results.
5/9/202129 minutes, 4 seconds
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Johnson's 'bodies' row, police and crime commissioner role and Green Party hopes

Elizabeth Glinka and guests reflect on the week's major West Midlands political stories. She's joined by MPs Eddie Hughes and Zarah Sultana.
5/2/202129 minutes, 11 seconds
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Local elections, mayoral battle, Lib Dem hopes and European Super League fallout

Elizabeth Glinka and guests reflect on the major West Midlands political stories. She's joined by Stoke-on-Trent South MP Jack Brereton and Birmingham Yardley MP Jess Phillips to count down to the local elections on 6 May.
4/25/202129 minutes, 21 seconds
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Prince Philip funeral, Covid passports and local elections

Elizabeth Glinka and guests on the week's major West Midlands political stories. She's joined by MPs Valerie Vaz and Philip Dunne. They reflect on the royal funeral at Windsor Castle, discuss the issue of Covid passports and look ahead to the local elections on Thursday 6 May.
4/18/202129 minutes, 26 seconds
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Covid-19 one year on, the future of our high streets, and policing protests in a pandemic

Elizabeth Glinka and guests reflect on the major West Midlands political stories. Looking back at a year of Covid-19, policing protests in lockdown and the future of our high streets. Elizabeth is joined by Nuneaton MP Marcus Jones and Coventry North West MP Taiwo Owatemi.
3/21/202129 minutes, 29 seconds
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Sarah Everard reaction, green belt homes row and Silverdale stink

Elizabeth Glinka and guests reflect on the week's major West Midlands political stories. Reaction to the issues surrounding the death of Sarah Everard, and the row over a plan for 3,000 green belt homes in Shropshire. Joining Elizabeth were Stourbridge MP Suzanne Webb and Warwick and Leamington MP Matt Western.
3/14/202129 minutes, 24 seconds
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Commonwealth Games countdown, 1% pay increase for NHS workers and reviving town centres

Elizabeth Glinka and guests reflect on the week's major West Midlands political stories. It's just over 500 days to the start of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, so how are things going? And is it right that NHS workers in England should be offered a 1% pay rise? Elizabeth was joined by Mid Worcestershire MP Nigel Huddlestone and Birmingham Selly Oak MP Steve McCabe.
3/7/202129 minutes, 23 seconds
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Schools reopening, vaccine capacity and online dress code

Elizabeth Glinka and guests reflect on the week's major West Midlands political stories. Is Boris Johnson offering a roadmap to freedom or frustration? Why are some vaccine hubs not working to capacity? What needs to be done to tackle rising unemployment? And what should you wear for a Zoom meeting? Elizabeth is joined by Staffordshire Moorlands MP Karen Bradley and Walsall South MP Valerie Vaz.
2/28/202129 minutes, 23 seconds
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Covid update, schools reopening and council tax rises

Elizabeth Glinka and guests reflect on the week's major West Midlands political stories. Education Secretary Gavin Williamson says he's "hopeful" of schools reopening next month. And are council tax rises fair? Elizabeth is joined by Halesowen and Rowley Regis MP James Morris, and Birmingham Edgbaston MP Preet Gill.
2/14/202129 minutes, 19 seconds
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Vaccinations, local elections and tower block cladding

Elizabeth Glinka and guests reflect on the week's major West Midlands political stories - vaccine rollout, new variant of Covid-19 and should local elections take place? Elizabeth is joined by the Conservative MP for Kenilworth & Southam, Jeremy Wright, and the Labour MP for Coventry South, Zarah Sultana.
2/7/202128 minutes, 48 seconds
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Covid death rates, vaccine fake news and shop worker assaults

Elizabeth Glinka and guests reflect on the week's major West Midlands political stories. Covid deaths in the region now top 9,000, while celebrities promote vaccine message. Elizabeth is joined by West Worcestershire MP Harriett Baldwin and Birmingham Perry Barr MP Khalid Mahmood.
1/31/202129 minutes, 21 seconds
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Vaccine rollout, Bewdley flood defences and Birmingham's clean air zone

Elizabeth Glinka and guests reflect on the week's major West Midlands political stories. The show is dominated by the vaccine rollout, plus Bewdley floods, and Birmingham's clean air zone. Elizabeth is joined by Wyre Forest MP Mark Garnier and Birmingham Yardley MP Jess Phillips.
1/24/202129 minutes, 25 seconds
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Vaccine rollout, policing the lockdown and laptops for schools

Elizabeth Glinka and guests reflect on the week's major West Midlands political stories. The latest on vaccine rollout, how police are enforcing lockdown rules and school laptops. Elizabeth is joined by Meriden MP Saqib Bhatti and Birmingham Hodge Hill MP Liam Byrne.
1/17/202129 minutes, 25 seconds
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Lockdown 3, vaccine rollout and homeschooling

Elizabeth Glinka and guests reflect on the week's major West Midlands political stories. Are the lockdown 3 rules tough enough? Will chemists be involved in the mass vaccination rollout? And how is homeschooling going? Elizabeth is joined by West Midlands Mayor Andy Street and Birmingham Ladywood MP Shabana Mahmood.
1/10/202130 minutes, 29 seconds
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Covid-19 vaccine, Brexit deal talks and digital poverty

Elizabeth Glinka and guests reflect on the week's major West Midlands political stories. Under discussion, the Covid-19 vaccine, Brexit deal talks and digital poverty in Wolverhampton. Elizabeth is joined by Conservative Party chairman, and MP for Cannock Chase, Amanda Milling, and the Labour MP for Birmingham Selly Oak, Steve McCabe.
12/13/202030 minutes, 35 seconds
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Tier frustration, vaccine rollout and independent shop owners

Elizabeth Glinka and guests reflect on the week's major West Midlands political stories. There's the very latest on Covid-19 and independent shop owners look to the future. Elizabeth is joined by the Conservative MP for Stoke-on-Trent Central Jo Gideon, and the Labour MP for Coventry North West Taiwo Owatemi.
12/6/202029 minutes, 21 seconds
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Tier restrictions, school funding and return of football fans

Elizabeth Glinka and guests reflect on the week's major West Midlands political stories. There's reaction to the new tier system being introduced on Wednesday 2 December. Joining Elizabeth on the programme are Walsall North MP Valerie Vaz and Wolverhampton North East MP Jane Stevenson.
11/29/202029 minutes, 18 seconds
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Life after lockdown, NHS staff mental health and pub bombings campaign

Elizabeth Glinka and guests reflect on the week's major West Midlands political stories. There's reaction to December lockdown plans, and the mental health impact on NHS staff. Elizabeth is joined by Staffordshire Moorlands MP Karen Bradley and Birmingham Perry Barr MP Khalid Mahmood.
11/22/202029 minutes, 24 seconds
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Lockdown, Covid-19 testing and the demise of Dominic Cummings

Elizabeth Glinka and guests reflect on the week's major West Midlands political stories. The latest on the pandemic, and the headline-grabbing departures from Downing Street. Elizabeth is joined by Ludlow Conservative MP Philip Dunne and Birmingham City Council Labour member, Councillor Sharon Thompson.
11/16/202029 minutes, 24 seconds
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Lockdown, free school meals and US presidential election

Elizabeth Glinka and guests reflect on the week's major West Midlands political stories. There's reaction to the England lockdown announcement on Saturday and the row over free school meals during holidays. Elizabeth was joined by Conservative MP Gary Sambrook and Labour MP Pat McFadden.
11/1/202029 minutes, 25 seconds
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Free school meals, Wales' lockdown and Jacqui Smith Strictly row

Elizabeth Glinka and guests reflect on the week's major West Midlands political stories. Should the government pay for free school meals? Plus the impact of Wales' lockdown on English counties, Brexit lorry parks and former MP Jacqui Smith on Strictly. Elizabeth is joined by the Conservative MP for West Worcestershire Harriett Baldwin and the Labour MP for Warwick and Leamington Matt Western.
10/25/202029 minutes, 15 seconds
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Covid-19, three-tier restrictions and Sir Keir Starmer interview

Elizabeth Glinka and guests reflect on the week's major West Midlands political stories. Does the region need a Covid-19 "circuit-breaker"? Or would that be unfair on some areas? Elizabeth is joined by Stoke-on-Trent Council Leader, Councillor Abi Brown, and Birmingham Erdington MP Jack Dromey.
10/18/202029 minutes, 16 seconds
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Covid-19, Clean Air Zone and Jonathan Bartley interview

Elizabeth Glinka and Walsall North Conservative MP Eddie Hughes and the Labour MP for Birmingham Edgbaston Preet Gill reflect on the week's major West Midlands political stories. They discuss tighter Covid-19 restrictions for Walsall and a new date for Birmingham's Clean Air Zone. Elizabeth also spoke to Green Party co-leader Jonathan Bartley.
10/11/202029 minutes, 12 seconds
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Covid-19, Brexit and Boris Johnson interview

Elizabeth Glinka and Stratford-on-Avon Conservative MP Nadhim Zahawi and the Labour MP for Birmingham Ladywood Shabana Mahmood reflect on the week's major West Midlands political stories. They discuss new Covid-19 restrictions to prevent outbreaks in care homes as well as the upcoming Brexit deal. Elizabeth also spoke to Prime Minister Boris Johnson.
10/5/202029 minutes, 15 seconds
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Covid-19, furlough and pollution in the River Wye

Elizabeth Glinka is joined by Conservative MP for Stoke-on-Trent North, Jonathan Gullis, and the Labour MP for Coventry South, Zarah Sultana, to reflect on the week's major West Midlands political stories. New Covid-19 restrictions and the end of the furlough scheme are up for discussion, as well as whether chicken farmers to blame for pollution in the River Wye. Sir Ed Davey, the newly-elected leader of the Liberal Democrats, also discusses the future of the party in the Midlands.
9/27/202029 minutes, 23 seconds
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Covid-19, e-scooters and football fans

Elizabeth Glinka is joined by Labour’s West Midlands Mayoral candidate Liam Byrne and Stourbridge Conservative MP Suzanne Webb to reflect on the week's major West Midlands political stories. Up for discussion are new Covid-19 restrictions, e-scooter controversy and a pilot for football fans to return to stadiums.
9/20/202029 minutes, 23 seconds
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Welcome to Politics Midlands Podcast

Exploring the issues that matter to Midlanders with Lizzie Glinka in the driving seat. Originally broadcast on the TV show on Politics Midlands - Sundays on BBC One.
9/18/202027 seconds