How did we get here? Explaining the news

Have badly behaved MPs become the norm in Westminster?

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Even by the standards of British Parliament, which is used to its fair share of scandal, the recent few months have been a grim time - whether it's tax rows, allegations of bullying or just MPs playing fast and loose with the rules.

So, has this become the norm in Westminster? Host Andy Bell is joined by Dr Hannah White, Director of the Institute for Government, to look at whether the current system to keep politicians in line is actually working.

How Did We Get Here? Explaining the News is a podcast from Channel 5 News. Join host Andy Bell as he explains the world's biggest news stories through interviews with politicians, experts, and analysts. Produced by Silvia Maresca.