 The programme drew on a study carried out by Professor Kevin Theakston and Christopher Byrne Research Assistant both of Leeds University.Theakston & Byrne conclude that the transition into a ‘political afterlife’ is not as straightforward as some might think.Their research builds on a report commissioned by the Association of Former MPs in 2007, aims to shed light on the challenges former parliamentarians can face in navigating the world of work in a post-MPs’ expenses scandal world, and to learn about how to transition into a successful ‘political afterlife’.