Two Mates, No Mandates Episode #5 - Westminster “Mythbusters”

Former Conservative MP Duncan Baker joins journalist Charlie Walden for a special Westminster “Mythbusters” episode, separating fact from fiction in British politics. They open with the escalating tensions around Iran and what the prospect of conflict really means for the UK, before diving into the biggest myths about how Westminster actually works.From the true role of party whips and whether MPs really vote freely, to the reality of cross party friendships, parliamentary drinking culture, and the idea of a London centric political elite, Duncan and Charlie pull back the curtain on life inside Parliament. They also tackle whether backbenchers have any real power, if the Commons chaos you see on TV reflects reality, and how much of politics is performance versus substance.Blending insider experience with sharp analysis, this episode challenges the assumptions people hold about politics and reveals what is actually going on behind the scenes when the cameras are off.