Veterans In Politics by CampaignForce
By Jonny Ball
Veterans In Politics is a set of interviews that sets out to explore how the military community can help make our politics a better place. We sit down with individuals from across the world of politics, sharing secrets, giving tips and advice and inspiring the next generation. Veterans In Politics podcast's mission is to inspire, enable and empower the Armed Forces community to stand up and serve again!
Latest episode
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Danny Kinahan- The FORMER Veterans' Commissioner for Northern Ireland
Send us a textNote- this was recorded prior to Danny's resignation.Danny Kinahan, is the first Veterans Commissioner for Northern Ireland and was appointed to this role by the Secretary of State for Northern Ireland in September 2020, as a result of … -
Col (Retd) James Phillips- The Veterans' Commissioner for Wales
Send us a textColonel (Retd) James Phillips is the first veterans commissioner for Wales.James, who lives in Pembrokeshire, left the Army after serving 33 years, including in Iraq, Afghanistan, Northern Ireland and the Balkans.He believes Wales has a… -
Cllr Daniel McBirnie- The Bomb Disposal Officer in local politics
Send us a textDaniel McBirnie is a Saffron Walden councillor and resident. He has fought developers and won concessions for local people and is a former Army Lieutenant Colonel who’s provided MoD briefings to the government on Covid and Mental Healt… -
Cllr Rich Potter - the Invictus Games athlete taking on the World's toughest trek
Send us a textHailing from the West of Ireland, Rich’s vibrant childhood was filled with sports and weekend fun with his grandparents. After an ankle injury and subsequent loss of his left leg due to sepsis, Rich found a new path in athletics and ind… -
The Rt Hon James Cleverly TD VR MP - Conservative Leadership contender exclusive
Send us a textWe return this week during Season 10 of the podcast to the Conservative Leadership race with former Secretary of State, Rt Hon James Cleverly MP. Our host Jonny Ball first met James back in the Noughties when they were both active in L… -
The Rt Hon Tom Tugendhat MBE VR MP - Exclusive interview with Conservative Leadership contender
Send us a textWe kick off season 10 of the Veterans In Politics Podcast with Conservative Leadership hopeful, Tom Tugendhat! This is a fantastic start to the season, and you wont be surprised to learn that our host Jonny and Tom (whom share the same… -
Cllr Gareth Staples-Jones- the Army Reservist on why young people should be in politics
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Jim Shannon MP - Parliament's most prolific debater
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Kate Ironside - 'Behind the Politics' with the political journalist turned Uni lecturer
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Tom Blenkinsop - The MP who joined the Army Reserves
