# Jonathan Ashworth
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Jonathan Michael Graham Ashworth (born 14 October 1978) is a British Labour Party politician who has served as Shadow Secretary of State for Health and Social Care since 2016 and Member of Parliament (MP) for Leicester South since 2011.
Ashworth worked as an adviser to Gordon Brown and head of party relations for Ed Miliband. He was first elected at a by-election in 2011, following the resignation of his predecessor Peter Soulsby.
'The Tories remain the existential threat to Labour' – interview with Jonathan Ashworth
Jonathan Ashworth is a former Labour MP and shadow cabinet minister. On today's podcast James Heale and Jonathan discuss Andy's first few weeks as Prime Minister, how he's changed since the Blair-Brown era, whether Burnham's promises in devolution stack up and they discuss whether Morgan McSweeney …
Vicky Pattison: Alcohol, my dad, and me
COA Lives returns for Series 2 with Nacoa patron, broadcaster and author Vicky Pattison.
In this deeply personal conversation with Jonathan Ashworth, Vicky opens up about growing up with her dad’s alcoholism and the complicated relationship she developed with alcohol herself.
She reflects on lovi…
'The return of the prodigal son'? – Labour conference lookahead | with Jonathan Ashworth
Ahead of Labour Party conference, Tim Shipman is joined by former shadow cabinet minister Jonathan Ashworth to discuss the mood inside the party, Andy Burnham’s growing authority and whether he could be tempted to call an early general election. They also consider the pressures facing Burnham on ta…
Coffee House Shots: Labour conference lookahead | with Jonathan Ashworth
Ahead of Labour Party conference, Tim Shipman is joined by former shadow cabinet minister Jonathan Ashworth to discuss the mood inside the party, Andy Burnham’s growing authority and whether he could be tempted to call an early general election. They also consider the pressures facing Burnham on ta…
Sam Byrne: I Love My Dad, But I Can't Save Him From Alcoholism
COA Lives: Sam – I'm Turning Adversity into Advantage
In this episode of COA Lives, Jonathan Ashworth welcomes Liverpool entrepreneur Sam, co-owner of streetwear business Block P, to share his experiences of growing up with a father struggling with alcohol addiction.
Sam reflects on the emotional…
10. Jonathan Ashworth: Having a stroke at 47
Jonathan Ashworth, former Shadow Health Secretary, was just 47 when he suffered a stroke on New Year’s Day 2026, despite being fit and active. He joins Rob and Em on Sniper's Alley: The Gen X Podcast to describe what happened and how the experience has changed his perspective on his own health and …
Coffee House Shots: Labour conference lookahead | with Jonathan Ashworth
Ahead of Labour Party conference, Tim Shipman is joined by former shadow cabinet minister Jonathan Ashworth to discuss the mood inside the party, Andy Burnham’s growing authority and whether he could be tempted to call an early general election. They also consider the pressures facing Burnham on ta…
Coffee House Shots Live: A Look To The Year Ahead
The Spectator’s Katy Balls, Michael Gove and Kate Andrews were joined by special guests Robert Jenrick and Jonathan Ashworth for a live podcast, recorded at the Emmanuel Centre in Westminster.The main topic of discussion was, of course, Donald Trump, whose inauguration has ushered in a new world di…
John Robins: 'I was terrified to stop drinking'
"The only disease that tells you you don't have it."
Comedian, broadcaster and Taskmaster champion **John Robins** joins Jonathan Ashworth for a deeply honest conversation about alcoholism, addiction and recovery.
In his book *Thirst: Twelve Drinks That Changed My Life*, John explores his lifelon…
‘I Probably Should Have Resigned’: Jonathan Ashworth on Not Speaking Out Over Gaza
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Jonathan Ashworth has admitted he should have resigned over Labour’s position on a ceasefire in Gaza, but says he convinced himself that staying in the shadow cabinet was the best way to get Labour into government.
In an intervi…
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