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.
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.
7/19/2022 • 28 minutes, 51 seconds
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.
7/11/2022 • 29 minutes, 4 seconds
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.
7/4/2022 • 29 minutes, 11 seconds
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.
6/26/2022 • 29 minutes, 11 seconds
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.
6/20/2022 • 29 minutes, 5 seconds
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.
6/13/2022 • 29 minutes, 4 seconds
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.
5/30/2022 • 29 minutes, 9 seconds
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.
5/23/2022 • 29 minutes, 4 seconds
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.
5/16/2022 • 29 minutes, 3 seconds
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.
5/8/2022 • 29 minutes, 11 seconds
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.
5/2/2022 • 29 minutes, 6 seconds
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.
4/25/2022 • 29 minutes, 10 seconds
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.
4/3/2022 • 29 minutes, 16 seconds
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.
3/28/2022 • 28 minutes, 59 seconds
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.
3/20/2022 • 29 minutes, 6 seconds
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.
3/14/2022 • 29 minutes, 14 seconds
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.
3/6/2022 • 29 minutes, 9 seconds
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.
2/28/2022 • 29 minutes, 8 seconds
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.
2/14/2022 • 29 minutes, 12 seconds
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.
2/7/2022 • 29 minutes, 3 seconds
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.
1/30/2022 • 28 minutes, 55 seconds
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.
1/24/2022 • 29 minutes, 7 seconds
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.
1/16/2022 • 29 minutes, 6 seconds
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.
12/19/2021 • 29 minutes, 1 second
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.
12/13/2021 • 29 minutes, 5 seconds
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.
12/6/2021 • 29 minutes, 2 seconds
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.
11/29/2021 • 29 minutes, 5 seconds
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.
11/22/2021 • 29 minutes, 4 seconds
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.
11/7/2021 • 28 minutes, 58 seconds
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.
11/1/2021 • 29 minutes, 3 seconds
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.
10/25/2021 • 29 minutes, 5 seconds
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.
10/18/2021 • 29 minutes, 3 seconds
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.
10/11/2021 • 28 minutes, 57 seconds
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.
10/4/2021 • 29 minutes, 1 second
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.
9/28/2021 • 29 minutes, 4 seconds
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.
7/18/2021 • 29 minutes, 11 seconds
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.
7/11/2021 • 29 minutes, 22 seconds
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.
7/4/2021 • 29 minutes, 10 seconds
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.
6/27/2021 • 29 minutes, 16 seconds
'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.
6/20/2021 • 29 minutes, 3 seconds
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.
6/13/2021 • 29 minutes, 13 seconds
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.
6/6/2021 • 29 minutes, 10 seconds
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.
5/23/2021 • 29 minutes, 12 seconds
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.
5/16/2021 • 29 minutes, 11 seconds
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.
5/9/2021 • 29 minutes, 4 seconds
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.
5/2/2021 • 29 minutes, 11 seconds
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.
4/25/2021 • 29 minutes, 21 seconds
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.
4/18/2021 • 29 minutes, 26 seconds
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.
3/21/2021 • 29 minutes, 29 seconds
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.
3/14/2021 • 29 minutes, 24 seconds
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.
3/7/2021 • 29 minutes, 23 seconds
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.
2/28/2021 • 29 minutes, 23 seconds
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.
2/14/2021 • 29 minutes, 19 seconds
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.
2/7/2021 • 28 minutes, 48 seconds
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.
1/31/2021 • 29 minutes, 21 seconds
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.
1/24/2021 • 29 minutes, 25 seconds
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.
1/17/2021 • 29 minutes, 25 seconds
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.
1/10/2021 • 30 minutes, 29 seconds
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.
12/13/2020 • 30 minutes, 35 seconds
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.
12/6/2020 • 29 minutes, 21 seconds
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.
11/29/2020 • 29 minutes, 18 seconds
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.
11/22/2020 • 29 minutes, 24 seconds
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.
11/16/2020 • 29 minutes, 24 seconds
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.
11/1/2020 • 29 minutes, 25 seconds
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.
10/25/2020 • 29 minutes, 15 seconds
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.
10/18/2020 • 29 minutes, 16 seconds
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.
10/11/2020 • 29 minutes, 12 seconds
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.
10/5/2020 • 29 minutes, 15 seconds
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.
9/27/2020 • 29 minutes, 23 seconds
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.
9/20/2020 • 29 minutes, 23 seconds
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.