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In a State

Fion Cudmore and Tom Turner 4 Episodes Jul 1, 2026

In a State is a podcast that examines the changing landscape of British politics in the 21st century. Hosted by Fion Cudmore and Tom Turner, the series features interviews with four individuals who have worked within or around the heart of government. It aims to provide a clearer understanding of how and why British politics has evolved, particularly for a generation that has grown up amidst a series of crises. The podcast takes a long-term perspective on political stability and change in the UK.

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Lord Simon Case Jul 1, 2026 55:07 For young people in the UK, ‘political stability’ is an oxymoron. Our generation has grown up alongside a series of so-called ‘once-in-a-generation’ crises, and many hear the phrase ‘British Government’ and immediately think of a controversial policy choice, frontline politician or a scandal which is dominating the news. This series, however, takes the long view of British politics and aims t

Baroness Catherine MacLeod Jun 24, 2026 47:32 For young people in the UK, ‘political stability’ is an oxymoron. Our generation has grown up alongside a series of so-called ‘once-in-a-generation’ crises, and many hear the phrase ‘British Government’ and immediately think of a controversial policy choice, frontline politician or a scandal which is dominating the news. This series, however, takes the long view of British politics and aims t

John Rentoul Jun 17, 2026 37:57 In this episode, Tom talks to John Rentoul, the Chief Political Commentator at The Independent. Rentoul enjoyed a front row seat to the New Labour project, writing one of the very first biographies of Tony Blair, co-authoring an analysis of Blair’s premiership with Prof. Jon Davis, and teaching on the ongoing ‘New Labour Years’ module at King’s College London.During the interview, Rentoul points o

Ed Balls Jun 9, 2026 42:20 For young people in the UK, ‘political stability’ is an oxymoron. Our generation has grown up alongside a series of so-called ‘once-in-a-generation’ crises, and many hear the phrase ‘British Government’ and immediately think of a controversial policy choice, frontline politician or a scandal which is dominating the news. This series, however, takes the long view of British politics and aims t

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