<![CDATA[Any Other Business]]>3b3ab532-2396-58fe-b414-c8f570fe6f2aSat, 04 Oct 2025 15:45:00 +0000Captivate.fmSky Newshttps://artwork.captivate.fm/f9d3a1df-7fd6-461b-9d28-99e5c68788aa/26f009bb17274550e68d8fda8defd41b.jpgAny Other BusinessSky NewsSky NewsThe Brexit-free politics podcast from Sky News. Sophy Ridge and Matt Lavender are joined by politicians to discuss issues close to their hearts. But the B-word is banned - and using it will result in a forfeit.http://www.skynews.comfalseepisodichttps://feeds.captivate.fm/any-other-business/nopodcastAndy Street: Which is more cut-throat, business or politics?Andy Street: Which is more cut-throat, business or politics?The former John Lewis boss turned West Midlands mayor is this week's guest. Andy Street joins Sophy and Matt to discuss Boris Johnson, devolution, HS2 and the transition from retail to politics. But will he avoid the trap of mention Brexit on the podcast where the subject is banned?

]]>The former John Lewis boss turned West Midlands mayor is this week's guest. Andy Street joins Sophy and Matt to discuss Boris Johnson, devolution, HS2 and the transition from retail to politics. But will he avoid the trap of mention Brexit on the podcast where the subject is banned?

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18562328Wed, 17 Jul 2019 04:00:00 +010036:10falsefullThe former John Lewis boss turned West Midlands mayor is this week's guest. Andy Street joins Sophy and Matt to discuss Boris Johnson, devolution, HS2 and the transition from retail to politics. But will he avoid the trap of mention Brexit on the podcast where the subject is banned?Caroline Flint: Difficult childhood shaped my politicsCaroline Flint: Difficult childhood shaped my politicshttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/18504242Wed, 10 Jul 2019 03:00:04 +010030:29falsefullIn an open and frank discussion, the Labour MP Caroline Flint talks to Sophy Ridge and Matt Lavender about her difficult childhood, living with an alcoholic mother, her tribal loyalty to Labour and who she'd choose from the House of Commons to be the Prime Minister. But can she get through the podcast without mentioning the B-word?Frank Field: Telling "Mrs T" her time was upFrank Field: Telling "Mrs T" her time was upIndependent MP Frank Field tells Sophy and Matt why he left the Labour Party, how support for children needs to start before they are born, and about the night he visited Downing Street to tell Margaret Thatcher to quit. But can he survive the whole interview without mentioning Br**it?

]]>Independent MP Frank Field tells Sophy and Matt why he left the Labour Party, how support for children needs to start before they are born, and about the night he visited Downing Street to tell Margaret Thatcher to quit. But can he survive the whole interview without mentioning Br**it?

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18449575Wed, 03 Jul 2019 08:00:00 +010043:57falsefullIndependent MP Frank Field tells Sophy and Matt why he left the Labour Party, how support for children needs to start before they are born, and about the night he visited Downing Street to tell Margaret Thatcher to quit. But can he survive the whole interview without mentioning Br**it?Justine Greening: We haven't delivered for young peopleJustine Greening: We haven't delivered for young peoplehttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/18375753Wed, 26 Jun 2019 04:00:18 +010033:44falsefullConservative Justine Greening reveals her blueprint for increasing opportunities for the young, why she feels the Treasury is not fit for purpose and what happened when she quit the government - including her meeting with Theresa May. But can she get through the conversation with Sophy and Matt without mentioning the B word?Stella Creasy: The culture of the Labour movement is toxicStella Creasy: The culture of the Labour movement is toxichttps://api.spreaker.com/episode/18308315Wed, 19 Jun 2019 04:00:23 +010042:18falsefullLabour's Stella Creasy talks about the abuse she receives, her views on feminism and equality and explains why her parents are troublesome constituents. But can she get through the conversation with Sophy and Matt without mentioning the B word?Tom Watson: My job is to hold the Labour Party togetherTom Watson: My job is to hold the Labour Party togetherLabour's deputy leader Tom Watson tells Sophy and Matt about his 'craziest moment' at Glastonbury and how he's learned to love the Labour supporters who dislike him. But on the podcast where mention of Brexit will result in a forfeit, will he come through unscathed?

]]>Labour's deputy leader Tom Watson tells Sophy and Matt about his 'craziest moment' at Glastonbury and how he's learned to love the Labour supporters who dislike him. But on the podcast where mention of Brexit will result in a forfeit, will he come through unscathed?

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18239220Wed, 12 Jun 2019 04:00:00 +010041:08falsefullLabour's deputy leader Tom Watson tells Sophy and Matt about his 'craziest moment' at Glastonbury and how he's learned to love the Labour supporters who dislike him. But on the podcast where mention of Brexit will result in a forfeit, will he come through unscathed?Margaret Hodge: What I really wanted to say to Corbyn in Commons confrontationMargaret Hodge: What I really wanted to say to Corbyn in Commons confrontationDame Margaret Hodge joins Sophy Ridge and Matt Lavender to discuss racism, equality and why she didn't quit Labour to join Change UK. But on the podcast where Brexit is banned, will she survive the interview without facing a forfeit?

Warning: In Dame Margaret's own words - "I do swear occasionally".

]]>Dame Margaret Hodge joins Sophy Ridge and Matt Lavender to discuss racism, equality and why she didn't quit Labour to join Change UK. But on the podcast where Brexit is banned, will she survive the interview without facing a forfeit?

Warning: In Dame Margaret's own words - "I do swear occasionally".

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18160465Wed, 05 Jun 2019 05:00:00 +010044:46falsefullDame Margaret Hodge joins Sophy Ridge and Matt Lavender to discuss racism, equality and why she didn't quit Labour to join Change UK. But on the podcast where Brexit is banned, will she survive the interview without facing a forfeit?Warning: In Dame Margaret's own words - "I do swear occasionally".James Cleverly: I'd make a better prime minister than BorisJames Cleverly: I'd make a better prime minister than BorisBrexit is banned on this podcast, so how will James Cleverly - the MP for Braintree and Br*xit minister - survive the interview? He joins Sophy and Matt to discuss what the next prime minister might look like, and how the Conservative party can reconnect with voters.

]]>Brexit is banned on this podcast, so how will James Cleverly - the MP for Braintree and Br*xit minister - survive the interview? He joins Sophy and Matt to discuss what the next prime minister might look like, and how the Conservative party can reconnect with voters.

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18102569Wed, 29 May 2019 05:00:00 +010040:46falsefullBrexit is banned on this podcast, so how will James Cleverly - the MP for Braintree and Br*xit minister - survive the interview? He joins Sophy and Matt to discuss what the next prime minister might look like, and how the Conservative party can reconnect with voters.Tom Tugendhat: Centrism is not a dirty wordTom Tugendhat: Centrism is not a dirty wordIn the augural Any Other Business podcast, Sophy Ridge and Matt Lavender talk to the Conservative MP for Tonbridge and Malling and former Army Officer Tom Tugendhat about his career, his political priorities and the future of politics - basically anything other than Brexit. Can he get through the interview without mentioning the B-word? A forfeit is on the cards if not. Subscribe now!

]]>In the augural Any Other Business podcast, Sophy Ridge and Matt Lavender talk to the Conservative MP for Tonbridge and Malling and former Army Officer Tom Tugendhat about his career, his political priorities and the future of politics - basically anything other than Brexit. Can he get through the interview without mentioning the B-word? A forfeit is on the cards if not. Subscribe now!

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18032458Wed, 22 May 2019 04:00:00 +010045:48falsefullIn the augural Any Other Business podcast, Sophy Ridge and Matt Lavender talk to the Conservative MP for Tonbridge and Malling and former Army Officer Tom Tugendhat about his career, his political priorities and the future of politics - basically anything other than Brexit. Can he get through the interview without mentioning the B-word? A forfeit is on the cards if not. Subscribe now!Trailer: Don't mention the B-wordTrailer: Don't mention the B-word"Hi, this is Sophy Ridge, and I'm very excited about our new podcast Any Other Business. I'll be interviewing politicians about anything and everything - other than Brexit. The B-word is banned." Subscribe now.

]]>"Hi, this is Sophy Ridge, and I'm very excited about our new podcast Any Other Business. I'll be interviewing politicians about anything and everything - other than Brexit. The B-word is banned." Subscribe now.

]]>https://api.spreaker.com/episode/18007247Sat, 18 May 2019 06:55:00 +010000:36falsetrailer"Hi, this is Sophy Ridge, and I'm very excited about our new podcast Any Other Business. I'll be interviewing politicians about anything and everything - other than Brexit. The B-word is banned." Subscribe now.