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Acting Prime Minister this week is LGBT+ campaigner Jayne Ozanne. The former government adviser opened up about what it was like to go through years of conversion therapy. From exorcisms to hospitalisation and even thoughts of suicide, Jayne explains why she hasn't stopped campaigning to get it banned. Ms Ozanne also tells podcast host Paul Brand why the government needs to do more to stop spiritual abuse and address the dark side of religion. You can get all episodes of Acting Prime Minister in audio format wherever you get your podcasts!

Acting Prime Minister this week is Labour's Shadow Chancellor of the Duchy of Lancaster, Rachel Reeves. The frontbencher, who's been leading Labour's charge against Tory lobbying, admits her party would not get a majority if there was an election tomorrow. She explains what Labour needs to do to get in front and why she thinks her party is still behind the Tories. Ms Reeves also tells podcast host Paul Brand how she was inspired to enter politics, her route to the frontbench, her return to the backbench under Jeremy Corbyn and her revival under Keir Starmer. Remember to like, subscribe, and rate us five stars!

Pimlico Plumbers owner Charlie Mullins is this week's Acting Prime Minister. He talks to podcast host Paul Brand about why he wants vaccine passports, who he'd sack from the cabinet and why he wants young people to rediscover apprenticeships. He also speaks about his admiration for Margaret Thatcher and why her leadership helped inspire him to become the owner of London's largest independent plumbing company. Remember to like, subscribe, and rate us five stars.

Labour's Nick Thomas-Symonds is this week's Acting Prime Minister. He talks to podcast host Paul Brand about how early conversations with his grandma first inspired him to get into politics. He also speaks about his desire to emulate the ambitions of his political heroes Aneurin Bevan, Clement Attlee and Michael Foot. Labour'r rising star also talks about aiming to become the next home secretary. Remember to like, subscribe, and rate us five stars.

Former home secretary Amber Rudd is Acting Prime Minister in this week's podcast episode. She tells host Paul Brand why she thinks the government should not proceed with instating a 'free speech champion'. Why she's sad about the way the Tory Party has changed since she left, and why she'd fire all the men in government and have an all female Cabinet. Remember to like, subscribe and rate us five stars.

Jill Nalder, the real-life inspiration for character Jill on hit TV show It's A Sin, has opened up to the Acting Prime Minister podcast about what it was really like losing up to 10 friends to AIDS friends to in the 1980s. Ms Nalder was also asked how she thinks Prime Minister Boris Johnson would have handled the Aids epidemic compared to former Tory PM Margaret Thatcher. Remember to like, subscribe, and rate us five stars!

Acting Prime Minister this is Bim Afolami, Parliamentary Private Secretary to the Work and Pensions Secretary. In a wide ranging interview, podcast host Paul Brand and Bim discuss the Black Lives Matter movement, the coronavirus pandemic, how to improve Universal Credit and how Donald Trump 'trashed' democracy. Remember to like, subscribe and rate us five stars!

Former minister Tracey Crouch opens up to the Acting Prime Minister podcast about what it's been like having cancer treatment during the coronavirus pandemic. She also chats to podcast host Paul Brand about why elite sports should be allowed during lockdown, why she's coming off Twitter and much more. You can listen to, and watch, new episodes of the Acting Prime Minister podcast each week - find us on all podcast platforms. Remember to like, subscribe and rate us five stars.

Labour's shadow foreign secretary is the latest guest on Acting Prime Minister. The former leadership contender talks to us about Jeremy Corbyn, Keir Starmer, Brexit and what went wrong at the 2019 general election. You can listen to episodes on the podcast on all good platforms. Remember to like, subscribe, and rate us five stars!

Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross on keeping Scotland in the UK and his love for Atomic Kitten. Acting Prime Minster this week is Scottish Conservative leader Douglas Ross. He chats to us about why positivity is key for uniting the union, how judging cattle helps him keep in touch with his farming background and why he loves Atomic Kitten. Remember to like, subscribe, and rate us five stars!

Former prime ministerial candidate Rory Stewart has said the coronavirus pandemic could cost Boris Johnson his premiership, because grasping detail is his "greatest weakness". He also chats to podcast host about uniting the UK, cutting the foreign aid budget, and reveals whether he would return to British politics. Remember to like, subscribe, and rate us five stars!

Louise Haigh on Jeremy Corbyn’s 'appalling' behaviour and uniting the union Acting Prime Minister this week is Shadow Northern Ireland Secretary Louise Haigh. She chats to us about her regret over nominating Jeremy Corbyn to be leader, how he compares with Keir Starmer and how she would ensure the United Kingdom stays together. Remember to like, subscribe, and rate us five stars!

Actor Laurence Fox is launching his own political movement - the Reclaim Party - so what would he do if he was actually in power? He tells the ITV News podcast Acting Prime Minister why he's launched the party and what he wants to achieve. The actor-turned-politician, who has sparked controversy with some of his comments, talks to ITV News Political Correspondent Paul Brand through his journey from school, to starring in TV drama series Lewis, to his infamous Question Time appearance and becoming a free-speech advocate. He's asked whether he'd congratulate Joe Biden on winning the US election, what he'd do to save the UK economy from coronavirus - and whether he'd be prepared to press the nuclear button.

Leader of the Liberal Democrats Ed Davey is the latest guest on Acting Prime Minister. The MP speaks to us about his life as a carer, first for his mum, then his grandmother, then his young son. He also talks about his task as Lib Dem leader, to win seats in the next general election and to restore the party's reputation. Remember to like, subscribe and rate us five stars!

This week's Acting Prime Minister guest is Caroline Nokes. The former minister tells the podcast she believes Boris Johnson may live to regret his decision to ignore scientific advice on a circuit breaker lockdown. She also explains what made her a Tory and what it was like to learn on Twitter how the prime minister had sacked her from government. Remember to like, subscribe and rate us five stars!

This week's guest on Acting Prime Minister is Steve Baker. The Brexit-supporting Tory MP speaks to Paul Brand about coronavirus, Boris Johnson and much more. Remember to like, subscribe and rate us five stars!

This week's guest is Great British Bake Off judge Prue Leith. In a wide ranging interview, Prue spoke about her political persuasion, how she wished she'd gone into politics herself and the laws she would change if she had the chance. Remember to like, subscribe and rate us five stars!

This week's guest is the Labour's shadow chancellor, Anneliese Dodds. She spoke to Paul about the economy, Labour's new leadership and dealing with the coronavirus crisis while being a mother to two children. All episodes of Acting Prime Minister are also available to audio-only on any podcast platform. Remember to like, subscribe and rate us five stars!

This week's guest is the First Minister of Wales, Mark Drakeford. He spoke to Paul about dealing with the coronavirus crisis, how its raised his profile and how it's given some in Westminster a crash course in devolution. He also reveals how 'frustrating' it's been dealing with Boris Johnson's government during the pandemic. All episodes of Acting Prime Minister are also available to audio-only on any podcast platform. Remember to like, subscribe and rate us five stars!

This week's guest on Acting Prime Minister is former shadow home secretary Diane Abbott. The representative for Hackney North, who was the first black woman to be elected an MP, opens up to podcast presenter Paul Brand about how it feels to be on the receiving end of harsh social media abuse. Remember to like, subscribe, and rate us five stars.