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The Centre for Opposition Studies @oppositionstudies.bsky.social · 11/09/2026

How should leaders deal with hecklers during their conference speeches? And what are the limits of legitimate protest? In the latest #OppositionCast Nigel and Sarah consider the violent scenes at Reform UK's conference, and the masked gangs of "protesters" on the streets. pod.link/oppositionca...

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The Centre for Opposition Studies @oppositionstudies.bsky.social · 08/06/2026

On the latest #OppositionCast, we consider the lessons candidates in Makerfield might take from past by-elections, and discuss whether Andy Burnham's stumbling answers to questions echo a certain scene from The West Wing... Listen and download via: pod.link/oppositionca...

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The Centre for Opposition Studies @oppositionstudies.bsky.social · 01/05/2026

Was the King's speech to the US Congress this week a masterclass in gentle opposition? We discuss its significance on the latest #OppositionCast, as well as looking ahead to next week's elections across the UK, and why the first rule of politics is to learn how to count: pod.link/oppositionca...

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The Centre for Opposition Studies @oppositionstudies.bsky.social · 24/04/2026

What is a “Killer question”? With Keir Starmer facing a grilling in parliament this week over the Mandelson appointment, we ask what opposition MPs were trying to achieve in their exchanges with him. Listen via: pod.link/oppositionca...

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The Centre for Opposition Studies @oppositionstudies.bsky.social · 27/03/2026

We're back! With important elections coming up across the UK in May, Nigel and Sarah have reactivated the OppositionCast election war-room to preview the battles ahead as newly insurgent opposition parties seek to make gains at the expense of the traditional parties. pod.link/oppositionca...

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Dr Nigel Fletcher @nigelfletcher.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

Can't believe we're nearly at the end of 2025 - and it's been quite a year in the politics of opposition! Join me and Sarah Southern as we take stock of a dramatic year and look ahead to what 2026 might have in store... pod.link/oppositionca...

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The Centre for Opposition Studies @oppositionstudies.bsky.social · 19/12/2025

BUMPER CHRISTMAS EDITION! Our festive episode of #OppositionCast is out now, looking back at a dramatic year in the politics of opposition in the UK. Who were the winners and losers, and what might next year have in store? pod.link/oppositionca...

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The Centre for Opposition Studies @oppositionstudies.bsky.social · 04/12/2025

It's Your Party... and You're not invited. This week's #OppositionCast discusses the chaotic "Your Party" founding conference, which saw Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana's rocky relationship take another turn as Sultana boycotted the opening day. Can the new party recover?: pod.link/oppositionca...

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The Centre for Opposition Studies @oppositionstudies.bsky.social · 26/11/2025

Chancellors and Cheerios! It’s the #OppositionCast Budget special, live(ish) from Westminster as Rachel Reeves tries to quell opposition on the Labour benches and Kemi Badenoch brings another breakfast cereal to the table: pod.link/oppositionca...

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The Centre for Opposition Studies @oppositionstudies.bsky.social · 20/11/2025

U-Turns, polls and disaffection... On #OppositionCast this week: anger on the Labour benches, a battle of the press conferences, and a poll showing the Greens level with the Conservatives. Can the main parties do anything about the disaffection driving these trends? pod.link/oppositionca...

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The Centre for Opposition Studies @oppositionstudies.bsky.social · 13/11/2025

Briefing against themselves: As calls grow for the Prime Minister to sack his Chief of Staff over briefings attacking the Health Secretary, this week's #OppositionCast asks if Labour is doing the Opposition's job for them. Listen wherever you get your podcasts from via: pod.link/oppositionca...

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The Centre for Opposition Studies @oppositionstudies.bsky.social · 07/11/2025

Traitors, Prisoners and Broken Promises - the latest #OppositionCast considers what lessons hit TV show The Traitors has for our politics, whether Chancellors who break their word should resign, and the problem of prisoners escaping jail when they shouldn't... Listen via: pod.link/oppositionca...

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The Centre for Opposition Studies @oppositionstudies.bsky.social · 31/10/2025

Trick or treat? On this week's #OppositionCast Nigel and Sarah discuss Kemi's PMQs "gotcha", Rachel Reeves' problems, a Welsh by-election - and the 75th anniversary of the House of Commons chamber reopening. Listen wherever you get your podcasts from via: pod.link/oppositionca...

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The Centre for Opposition Studies @oppositionstudies.bsky.social · 16/10/2025

Margaret Thatcher at 100: The latest #OppositionCast marks the former PM's centenary and the 50th anniversary of her first conference speech as Opposition Leader, with contributions from David Willetts, Emily Hickey (@dremilystacey.bsky.social) and Sir Adam Ridley. pod.link/oppositionca...

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The Centre for Opposition Studies @oppositionstudies.bsky.social · 10/10/2025

Tories, tax and Coco Pops! The latest #OppositionCast features our report from the Conservative Party conference - speaking to Kemi Badenoch about what lessons she’s learnt from Thatcher in opposition, and discussing whether her speech this week will change the narrative: pod.link/oppositionca...

Nigel Fletcher and Sarah Southern smile at the camera as they stand by a photo of Margaret Thatcher at a party during the Conservative Party conference.

Kemi Badenoch at the lectern making her conference speech at the Conservative Party Conference.

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The Centre for Opposition Studies @oppositionstudies.bsky.social · 02/10/2025

The latest #OppositionCast is out, looking back at the Labour Party Conference: did Andy Burnham's interventions backfire? And who had their credentials withdrawn? We also discuss security for politicians and look ahead to the Conservative Party conference: pod.link/oppositionca...

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The Centre for Opposition Studies @oppositionstudies.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

Off to the seaside for the latest #OppositionCast, as we join the #LibDems for their conference in Bournemouth. Featuring an exclusive interview with leader Sir Ed Davey, taking a break from his media stunts to talk about opposition and how he's taking on Reform UK. pod.link/oppositionca...

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The Centre for Opposition Studies @oppositionstudies.bsky.social · 25/09/2025

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Natalie Bennett @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social · 20/09/2025

Really enjoyed our conversation thanks! Looking forward to a very exciting #GPC25 in Bournemouth. Anyone intrigued about the #ChangeEverything reference, you can find it here: wiltonsquarebooks.com/products/cha...

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The Centre for Opposition Studies @oppositionstudies.bsky.social · 18/09/2025

Green politics and Trump Protests - our latest #OppositionCast is a @greenparty.org.uk special, with @nataliegreenpeer.bsky.social on Trump protests and how to "change everything". Plus @timbale.bsky.social on party membership, and a surprise appearance from Doctor Who! pod.link/oppositionca...

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The Centre for Opposition Studies @oppositionstudies.bsky.social · 12/09/2025

We have been made aware that some #OppositionCast listeners have been unable to download and listen to this episode on Apple Podcasts. We are investigating and will attempt to re-upload it to all platforms, but please tell us if you have had this problem - or if it worked fine for you!

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The Centre for Opposition Studies @oppositionstudies.bsky.social · 11/09/2025

A busy week in UK politics, with Angela Rayner's resignation coming as Nigel Farage's Reform UK kicked off the party conference season. Join us as we speak to Professor @timbale.bsky.social about Reform's membership and future prospects. pod.link/oppositionca...

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The Centre for Opposition Studies @oppositionstudies.bsky.social · 04/09/2025

New term, new leader! The @greenparty.org.uk has a new leader, with @zackpolanski.bsky.social elected to take charge this week. The latest #OppositionCast hears what he has to say, and catches up with what the other opposition parties have been up to. Listen via: pod.link/oppositionca...

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Dr Nigel Fletcher @nigelfletcher.bsky.social · 25/07/2025

Good morning - the latest OppositionCast is out, with @sarahsouthern.bsky.social and me discussing the reshuffle they’re all talking about (or aren’t).

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The Centre for Opposition Studies @oppositionstudies.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

It's a summer reshuffle #OppositionCast- as parliament breaks up, Kemi Badenoch has refreshed her frontbench team, Will the changes be enough to boost Conservative fortunes? Will anybody actually notice? And where are Nigel and Sarah going on the party conference roadtrip? pod.link/oppositionca...

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Dr Nigel Fletcher @nigelfletcher.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

Another #OppositionCast episode just out, in which I manage the outro "goodbye" bit in one take for the first time this year, and tell a boring anecdote about PE lessons. Like 'n subscribe etc. Enjoy...

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The Centre for Opposition Studies @oppositionstudies.bsky.social · 24/07/2025

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Discussion of political opposition with leading academics, politicians and commentators, presented by Dr Nigel Fletcher of the Centre for Opposition Studies.

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Dr Nigel Fletcher @nigelfletcher.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

Another ##OppositionCast for you, featuring a chat with everyone's favourite go-to expert on parliamentary rebellions, the Prof himself, @philipjcowley.bsky.social. Listen, like and subscribe wherever you get.. etc pod.link/oppositionca...

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The Centre for Opposition Studies @oppositionstudies.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

Happy Birthday? As Labour marks a year in office, Nigel and Sarah review how it's going and consider the fragmented nature of opposition to the government. Plus we talk to the guru of parliamentary rebellions, Professor @philipjcowley.bsky.social, about this week's revolt: pod.link/oppositionca...

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Discussion of political opposition with leading academics, politicians and commentators, presented by Dr Nigel Fletcher of the Centre for Opposition Studies.

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The Centre for Opposition Studies @oppositionstudies.bsky.social · 04/07/2025

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Discussion of political opposition with leading academics, politicians and commentators, presented by Dr Nigel Fletcher of the Centre for Opposition Studies.

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Dr Nigel Fletcher @nigelfletcher.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

This week's @yougov.co.uk poll showing the Conservatives falling behind the Lib Dems into 4th place feels like a bit of a moment for opposition politics in the UK. Plenty for us to discuss on #OppositionCast, then - do give us a listen as you start your weekend: pod.link/oppositionca...

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The Centre for Opposition Studies @oppositionstudies.bsky.social · 23/05/2025

#OppositionCast is back! Join Nigel and Sarah as they discuss the Conservatives falling to 4th place in the polls, surprise defeats for the main Opposition parties in Australia and Canada, and what the success of Reform UK in the local elections means. pod.link/oppositionca...

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The Centre for Opposition Studies @oppositionstudies.bsky.social · 30/12/2024

As 2024 comes to an end, join us to look back at the year, with @nigelfletcher.bsky.social and @sarahsouthern.bsky.social reviewing key moments and events in politics and campaigns. Plus we're joined by Times Diary editor Patrick Kidd to look at the year's funnier stories: pod.link/oppositionca...

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Discussion of political opposition with leading academics, politicians and commentators, presented by Dr Nigel Fletcher of the Centre for Opposition Studies.

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The Centre for Opposition Studies @oppositionstudies.bsky.social · 24/12/2024

A very Merry Christmas to all our followers! 🎄 Our festive #OppositionCast is out now for your last-minute wrapping or travel today. Nigel & Sarah look back at 2024 and name their moments and leaders of the year. Listen now wherever you get your podcasts from via: pod.link/oppositionca...

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Discussion of political opposition with leading academics, politicians and commentators, presented by Dr Nigel Fletcher of the Centre for Opposition Studies.

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Dr Nigel Fletcher @nigelfletcher.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

Latest #OppositionCast episode, in which I get back in my TARDIS to go back and listen to the first impressions made by different Leaders of the Opposition in history. The good news for Kemi Badenoch is that things could have gone much worse for her by now... pod.link/oppositioncast

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The Centre for Opposition Studies @oppositionstudies.bsky.social · 17/12/2024

First impressions count, they say. As Kemi Badenoch settles into her first few months as Leader of the Opposition, how did her predecessors fare in their very first public statements as leader? @nigelfletcher.bsky.social heads back in time to find out: pod.link/oppositioncast #OppositionCast

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The Centre for Opposition Studies @oppositionstudies.bsky.social · 22/11/2024

Make sure you're signed up to #OppositionCast wherever you get your podcasts from - latest episode is up now:

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Adam Payne @adampayne26.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

All 26 new Tory MPs have been given roles in Kemi Badenoch's opposition team, report our Harriet and Tali including 9(!) in the whips' office — standing room only! www.politicshome.com/news/article...

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Every Conservative MP elected at the 4 July General Election has been given a role in Kemi Badenoch’s opposition.

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The Centre for Opposition Studies @oppositionstudies.bsky.social · 18/11/2024

NEW #OppositionCast: "Accepting the result" As the dust settles after the US elections, we bring you the finale of our transatlantic episodes, with Sarah in New York giving her take on Donald Trump's victory, and Nigel in London looking at the UK's new Shadow Cabinet. pod.link/oppositionca...

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Discussion of political opposition with leading academics, politicians and commentators, presented by Dr Nigel Fletcher of the Centre for Opposition Studies.

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The Centre for Opposition Studies @oppositionstudies.bsky.social · 16/11/2024

Hello everyone! So it seems as though the insurgent Bluesky movement has grown to become a viable alternative administration and could now win the popular vote. That’s opposition for you.

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