Episode

Would a regional accent stop you becoming PM?

Podcast: Matt Chorley's Urgent Questions
Published: Apr 15, 2026
Duration seconds: 3170
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Would a regional accent stop you becoming PM? What did Mariella Frostrup make of PMQ's? Why are female comedians appearing in parliament? Who will be the MMP for Greenwich and Woolwich? Matt Chorley brings you the who, what, where, why and when of British politics. If you've got urgent questions... then email [email protected]