Why would anyone want to become an MP?

Who have the Tories and Labour selected as new candidates at the election? Michael Crick explains the changing face of tomorrow’s MPs

An episode of the Political Fix podcast, hosted by Financial Times, titled "Why would anyone want to become an MP?" was published on February 23, 2024 and runs 38 minutes.

February 23, 2024 ·38m · Political Fix

Summary

The chaos in parliament over the vote on a Gaza ceasefire motion has segued into a debate on the threats facing MPs – and the lengths deemed appropriate to safeguard against them. A tumultuous week in politics leaves the fate of the Commons Speaker hanging in the balance. The FT’s Lucy Fisher is joined by colleagues Miranda Green and Stephen Bush to discuss how we got here and why it matters. Plus veteran broadcaster Michael Crick, the brains behind the ‘Tomorrow’s MPs’ initiative, shares his analysis of who the Tories and Labour are selecting to stand as new candidates at the upcoming general election. Free LinksBacking for wider police powers to protect MPs amid fears of political violenceGaza vote highlights security fears in parliamentParliament finds itself in a dangerous position after the Speaker’s interventionWhy are MPs angry with the Commons speaker?Follow Lucy @LOS_Fisher, Stephen @stephenkb, Miranda @greenmiranda, Michael Crick @MichaelLCrickSign up here for 30 free days of Stephen Bush's award-winning Inside Politics newsletter.Presented by Lucy Fisher. Produced by Audrey Tinline. The executive producer is Manuela Saragosa. Original music and audio mix by Breen Turner. The FT’s head of audio is Cheryl Brumley. Read a transcript of this episode on FT.com Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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