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OffTheCuth

OffTheCuth

By: Fiona Cuthbertson
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Interviewing interesting people about what makes them tick.

We'll reveal juicy details about the worlds of politics, business, journalism and fashion exposing behind-the-scenes stories you won't hear anywhere else.

Fiona Cuthbertson 2023 Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • So You Want To... Learn About Labour's New Employment Laws with John Colbert of the GMB

    So You Want To... Learn About Labour's New Employment Laws with John Colbert of the GMB
    Jul 15 2026

    OffTheCuth's So You Want To series breaks down the UK Labour government's landmark Employment Rights Act 2025 (and related reforms).

    Talking to John Colbert, who sits on the Central Executive of the GMB, this podcast guides listeners through the biggest changes that have been made and what it really means without the usual legal jargon.

    It’s an ideal primer for anyone trying to stay ahead of the most significant overhaul of UK workplace rights in decades.
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    21 mins
  • So you want to.... be a SPAD with Joe Tetlow, SPAD to Former Home Secretary James Cleverly

    So you want to.... be a SPAD with Joe Tetlow, SPAD to Former Home Secretary James Cleverly
    Jul 3 2026

    So you want to be a SPAD? That single word conjures up images of late-night secret crisis meetings and red boxes. But what’s it really like to work there? Joe Tetlow, SPAD to former Home Secretary Sir James Cleverly, spills the beans..

    #primeminister #spad #homeoffice #jamescleverly #leadership
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    21 mins
  • Starmer's Failures: Fueling Reform's Rise and Burnham's Moment: Tom Harris, Political Commentator

    Starmer's Failures: Fueling Reform's Rise and Burnham's Moment: Tom Harris, Political Commentator
    Jul 3 2026

    Political commentator Tom Harris delivers a sharp postmortem on how Keir Starmer’s brief and troubled premiership has lead to the return of Andy Burnham following his stunning by-election victory in Makerfield to claim the premiership as his prize. #leadership #burnham #byelection #makerfield #keirstarmer #politicalanalysis #coronation #failure
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    18 mins
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