OppositionCast

by The Centre for Opposition Studies

Discussion of political opposition with leading academics, politicians and commentators, presented by Dr Nigel Fletcher of the Centre for Opposition Studies.

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94 - Hecklers and masked gangs- what is legitimate protest?

When is a protest legitimate, and when does it cross the line into unreasonable or unlawful behaviour? In this week's episode Nigel and Sarah discuss ...

48m

•Sep 11, 2026

93 - Shuffling the Shadows

Parliament returns from its summer break, and OppositionCast returns to bring you news of a Shadow Cabinet reshuffle, as Leader of the Opposition Kemi...

46m

•Sep 1, 2026

92 - Another day, another PM

As the UK sees yet another Prime Ministerial handover, Nigel and Sarah discuss the choreography of the departure and arrival rituals, with reflections...

1h 06m

•Jul 21, 2026

91 - Coronations and Defenestrations - with Lee David Evans

As all eyes at Westminster turn to the imminent coronation of Andy Burnham as Labour leader, OppositionCast, appropriately, looks across the chamber t...

1h 12m

•Jul 16, 2026

90- Arguing with a bin

Once again Nigel Farage has put himself at the centre of a political drama with his announcement, amid growing questions about his finances, that he i...

32m

•Jul 10, 2026

89- Pugnacious PMQs

With the Labour leadership contest heading towards more of a coronation than a challenge, Nigel and Sarah turn their attention to asking whether Kemi ...

42m

•Jul 3, 2026