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Former Conservative MP Duncan Baker joins journalist Charlie Walden each week to go behind the headlines and inside Westminster. Drawing on first-hand political experience and sharp journalistic insight, they unpack the latest political news, conduct exclusive interviews, and reveal how decisions are really made when the cameras are off. From party strategy to parliamentary power struggles, this is an unfiltered look at the forces shaping British politics and the personalities behind them.
Update frequency:
every 18 days
Average audio length:
56 minutes
Guest interviews
English
United Kingdom
17 episodes
since Jan. 18, 2026
episodic
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Duncan Baker and Charlie Walden are back to break down the latest developments in British and American politics, following a major Budget and growing questions about the future direction of the Green Party.
The pair examine Chancellor John Healey's Budget, looking at what the announcements mean for…
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Former Conservative MP Duncan Baker heads to Conservative Party Conference for a special episode of Two Mates, No Mandates, featuring exclusive interviews with members of the Shadow Cabinet and influential figures from across the Conservative Party.
We speak to Jacob Rees-Mogg, Tom Tugendhat, Andre…
Two Mates, No Mandates returns for Episode 15 with Duncan Baker and Charlie Walden unpacking another busy week in British politics.
Reform UK has received a record £72 million in donations from two cryptocurrency billionaires. What does that kind of financial backing mean for Nigel Farage and Refor…
Duncan Baker and Charlie Walden are back for Episode 14 of Two Mates, No Mandates, as Westminster heads into the summer recess.
Duncan looks back on his own summers as an MP, from constituency tours to what MPs actually get up to when Parliament disappears for the break.
The pair also look ahead to…
Former Conservative MP Anna Firth joins Duncan Baker and Charlie Walden for a fascinating discussion on the future of Britain's political landscape.
With Andy Burnham now in Downing Street, the conversation explores his plans to reshape the country through devolution, his proposal for a "Numbe…
Former Conservative MP Duncan Baker and journalist Charlie Walden are joined by former Government Whip and North Cornwall MP Scott Mann for a fascinating look inside Westminster and the future of British politics.
Scott reflects on his journey into Parliament, his time serving as a Government Whip,…
Former Science Minister and current Mid Norfolk MP George Freeman joins Duncan Baker and Charlie Walden for a wide-ranging discussion on one of the most dramatic weeks in British politics.
George reflects on his time in government, serving as both Science Minister and Transport Minister, and shares…
Former Conservative MP Duncan Baker and journalist Charlie Walden are joined by political strategist and public affairs expert Fiona Cuthbertson for a fascinating look at how power really works in Westminster.
With more than 30 years of experience in politics, lobbying and public policy, Fiona expl…
Former Conservative MP Duncan Baker joins journalist Charlie Walden to break down one of the most dramatic weeks yet for Keir Starmer’s government.
Facing nearly 100 MPs calling for his resignation and mounting unrest inside Labour, Starmer is under more pressure than ever before. This episode dive…
Former Conservative MP Duncan Baker joins journalist Charlie Walden to break down one of the most dramatic weeks yet in British politics.
With Labour suffering catastrophic local election losses and Reform surging across the country, the pressure is mounting on Keir Starmer. Rumours of leadership p…
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