Episodes

  • 68: Oops!... We Have A New PM Again

    68: Oops!... We Have A New PM Again
    Oct 27 2022
    Liz Truss is out. Rishi Sunak is in.

    What?! How did that happen, and how come the process was so fast this time?
    Julia runs through the ins-and-outs to bring you up to speed on the last week's hectic events.

    If you liked the episode and you want to support Julia, check out her Patreon page.

    Follow Julia on Instagram and Twitter @juliabelle_x and follow the Bare Naked Politics Instagram page to ask questions and get  updates, explainers and teasers.

    This episode was co-produced by Hanna Andersen.
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    50 mins
  • 67: Kwarteng's "Mini-Budget" Chaos

    67: Kwarteng's "Mini-Budget" Chaos
    Oct 9 2022
    What the actual *hell* is going on with the UK economy?
    What were Chancellor Kwasi Kwarteng's new policies, why did the OBR and the Bank of England object so much? And did he seriously not even consult with the Cabinet on this?
    Get the full rundown - on simple terms - with Julia Belle.
    Julia is also joined by financial journalist, author and editor John Hatfield.

    This episode was co-produced by Hanna Andersen.

    If you liked the episode and you want to support Julia, check out her Patreon page.

    Follow Julia on Instagram and Twitter @juliabelle_x and follow the Bare Naked Politics Instagram page to ask questions and get  updates, explainers and teasers.
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    46 mins
  • 66: Who is Liz Truss?

    66: Who is Liz Truss?
    Sep 7 2022
    It's official, we have a new Prime Minister in the UK: Liz Truss.

    So how did it happen, what's her plan, and who is she?
    Julia unpacks it all on indecently simple terms.

    If you liked the episode and you want to support Julia and keep the podcast going, check out her Patreon page.

    Follow Julia on Instagram and Twitter @juliabelle_x and follow the Bare Naked Politics Instagram page to ask questions and get updates, explainers and teasers.

    This episode was co-produced by Maddie Paige. 
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    32 mins
  • 65: Sunak Vs. Truss: When Will We Know?

    65: Sunak Vs. Truss: When Will We Know?
    Jul 22 2022
    We're down to the final phase of this dramatic Conservative Party leadership race.
    There were eight, and now there are two. How did we get here, who will win, and when will the new PM step into Number 10?

    As always, Julia strips it all back and makes it indecently clear. 

    If you liked the episode and you want to support Julia, check out her Patreon page where she uploads exclusive content such as interviews, updates and opinion pieces.

    Follow Julia on Instagram and Twitter @juliabelle_x and follow the Bare Naked Politics Instagram page to ask questions and get  updates, explainers and teasers.

    This episode was co-produced by Hanna Andersen.
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    37 mins
  • 64: Boris Johnson's Resignation: Explained.

    64: Boris Johnson's Resignation: Explained.
    Jul 9 2022
    Boris Johnson stepped down as the Conservative Party leader, but he’s clinging onto Number 10. How does that work? How did we get here? And what happens next?

    Also... Who might replace him?!
    Julia explains it all - and you won’t find a single place where it’s put simpler. 
    If you liked the episode and you want to support Julia, check out her Patreon page where she uploads exclusive content such as interviews, updates and opinion pieces. 
    Follow Julia on Instagram and Twitter @juliabelle_x and follow the Bare Naked Politics Instagram page to ask questions and get  updates, explainers and teasers.

    This episode was co-produced by Maddie Paige. 
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    32 mins
  • 63: Is Welsh Politics Changing Forever?

    63: Is Welsh Politics Changing Forever?
    Jun 23 2022
    Proposals are being put forward to completely change the way Welsh politics works: From the way people vote, to how many politicians will represent them. 

    Jess Blair, director of the Electoral Reform Society Cymru guides Julia through these new ideas, and Julia explores the views of thoe who oppose them.
    If you liked the episode and you want to support Julia, check out her Patreon page where she uploads exclusive content such as interviews, updates and opinion pieces. 
    Follow Julia on Instagram and Twitter @juliabelle_x to ask her questions for future episodes. Follow the Bare Naked Politics Instagram page for updates, explainers and teasers.

    Check out Jess's Twitter here.
    And the ERS Cymru Twitter is here.
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    38 mins
  • 62: Is Johnson Suffering Theresa May's Fate?

    62: Is Johnson Suffering Theresa May's Fate?
    Jun 14 2022
    Johnson survived the vote of no confidence... but so did Theresa May, and look what happened there. Will history repeat itself? And what does this mean for the two upcoming by elections?

    If you liked the episode and you want to support Julia, check out her Patreon page where she uploads exclusive content such as interviews, updates and opinion pieces. 
    Follow Julia on Instagram and Twitter @juliabelle_x to ask her questions for future episodes.
    And follow the new podcast instagram page @barenakedpolitics !!

    This episode was co-produced by Hanna Anderson. 
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    27 mins
  • 61: Sue Gray's Report is HERE... in FULL.

    61: Sue Gray's Report is HERE... in FULL.
    May 26 2022
    That's right, we have it, all 60 pages (with pictures!)
    So what does it say? What are the impacts? And how did the PM and others respond? Get all your answers in one place, with Julia Belle.

    If you liked the episode and you want to support Julia, check out her Patreon page where she uploads exclusive content such as interviews, updates and opinion pieces. 
    Follow Julia on Instagram and Twitter @juliabelle_x to ask her questions for future episodes.
    And follow the new podcast instagram page @barenakedpolitics !!
    This episode was co-produced by Maddie Paige. 
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    27 mins