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In this episode, Bradley Allsop, Calum Watt, Callum Roper and Oli Walwyn discuss the end product of COP26, what’s gone well, and what could have been better – (just how ****** are we?). We also discuss the ‘levelling up’ agenda in the midst of controversy about the cancellation of the eastern leg of HS2 – where the north has been shafted yet again.
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In this episode, Bradley Allsop, Calum Watt, Callum Roper and Oli Walwyn discuss the first week of COP26 in Glasgow and whether there is cause for optimism. We also discuss the ongoing corruption scandal in the Tory party and whether MPs can justify lucrative second jobs.
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In this sombre episode, Bradley Allsop, Calum Watt, and Oli Walwyn discuss the killing of MP David Amess, the discussion around MP security, and what implications this might have on our democratic system.
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This episode, Bradley Allsop, Calum Watt, Callum Roper and Oli Walwyn discuss what happened at Labour Conference 2021 including leadership rule changes, policies, motions and the Leader’s Speech.
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Ahead of Labour Conference, Bradley Allsop, Calum Watt and Oli Walwyn discuss what can be expected and policy hopes, at what has been described as make or break for Starmer’s leadership. We also discuss the announcement of Aukus, stronger posturing against China from the West and whether it is significant in shaping future relations.
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In this episode, Bradley Allsop, Calum Watt and Oli Walwyn discuss the controversial funding for social care plan set out by the Tories, and also give an update on Covid and what might be in store for the UK this winter.
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In this episode, Bradley Allsop, Calum Watt, Callum Roper and Oli Walwyn discuss the end of Extinction Rebellion’s latest protest directed at the finance sector in London with hundreds of arrests, and the future of work as a trial of a 4-day working week in Scotland will soon launch.
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In this episode, Bradley Allsop, Calum Watt and Oli Walwyn discuss the results of the Unite Leadership Election and what Sharon Graham’s win means for one of Britain’s biggest unions. We also discuss Brexit and increasingly visible signs of supply chain issues in the UK and a distinct lack of HGV drivers.
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In this episode, Bradley Allsop, Calum Watt, Callum Roper and Oli Walwyn discuss the huge topics of the U.S withdrawal from Afghanistan after 20 years and want it means for the people of the country, and U.S imperialism, and the impending climate crisis following the IPCC’s most stark-worded report to date amid the upcoming COP26 being hosted in Glasgow in November.
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In this episode, Bradley Allsop, Calum Watt, Callum Roper and Oli Walwyn discuss the Batley and Spen Byelection with a very close Labour victory, the latest updates on Covid-19 while approaching ‘freedom day’, the resignation of Matt Hancock and appointment of Sajid Javid and what implications are for the NHS, and finally a discussion on Unite ballots dropping and the future of the largest trade union in the UK.
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In this jampacked episode, Calum Watt, Callum Roper and Oli Walwyn discuss the launch of GB News, the Chesham and Amersham Bye-election results and implications, the defection of lifelong Tory and former HoC Speaker John Bercow to Labour and finally the BLM kneeling gesture that the England team have adopted, and backlash against it.
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In this episode, Calum Watt, Callum Roper, Bradley Allsop and Oli Walwyn discuss Dominic Cumming’s testimony about the handling of the pandemic by himself and the government, the increasingly unlikely ‘unlocking’ of restrictions in the UK on 21st June, and Brexit backer and Wetherspoons founder Tim Martin’s staffing issues and his calls for more immigrant workers.
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In this episode, Calum Watt, Callum Roper, Bradley Allsop and Oli Walwyn discuss the ‘reshuffle’ in Starmer’s Shadow Cabinet, and our take on events in Gaza and a potential shift in attitude towards Israel after an attack on free press. We also have a good news story after an attempted deportation in Glasgow. Stay tuned!
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In this week’s episode, Councillor Calum Watt, Bradley Allsop and Oli Walwyn discuss the aftermath of the 2021 Local Elections for England, Scotland and Wales, as well as the Hartlepool by-election and what went so catastrophically wrong for Labour. We also zoom in on Lincoln and events that took place there, with our very own Calum Watt being elected as Councillor for Boultham Ward in Lincoln.
Unfortunately, due to technical difficulties when recording, Callum Roper’s audio was unable to be recovered. Apologies for this. While we regret his insight into the 2021 Local Elections will be lost forever, we are thankful to be able to experience his comments first-hand. We look forward to next week when hopefully all works well!
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In this week’s episode, Calum Watt and Bradley Allsop discuss the (now void) breakaway league and what it means for football, and how the lessons of its demise can be applied to wider society and social movements. As well as this, a very interesting talk on the politics of space and the future of space exploration/exploitation.
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In our 50th episode, Calum Watt, Callum Roper, Bradley Allsop and Oli Walwyn discuss discontent in Northern Ireland and the threat to the Good Friday Agreement, the death of Prince Phillip, its portrayal in the media and the future of the monarchy, and the latest on the upcoming local elections in the UK.
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In this week’s episode, Calum Watt, Callum Roper, Bradley Allsop and Oli Walwyn discuss the week that saw riots in Bristol against the (now delayed) Police Bill, as well as the Sarah Everard vigil, and the response from police and politicians. We end the show talking about the Priti Patel’s latest immigration policy proposal and how our country differs to many European countries in the volume of our immigrant intake.
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In this week’s episode, Calum Watt, Callum Roper and Oli Walwyn discuss one year since Keir Starmer became leader of the Labour Party and what it means for the future. We also discuss the latest Covid news, and the continuation of Kill the Bill protests across the country and the one held in Lincoln where Mr Watt was the speaker.
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In this week’s special episode, the team are joined by Val Moore, who is Women’s Officer for Lincoln Labour Party and running as candidate for Lincoln City Council. We discuss the treatment of women during the Sarah Everard Vigil, and the treatment of women as a whole in our deeply patriarchal society. We also discuss the Right to Food campaign that Val is running in a country that heavily relies on food banks and where poverty is rife.
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Unfortunately, due to technical difficulties Oli’s audio was lost. At 23.48 he asked Val to what extent is sexism and discrimination a generational issue, with reference to the feeling of the country during the Yorkshire Ripper murders in the late 70s and early 80s.
Apologies for this.
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In this week’s episode, Calum Watt, Callum Roper, Bradley Allsop and Oli Walwyn discuss the Budget including a real term pay cut to NHS workers, increasing corporation tax and the taxpayer being left with the bill of the pandemic. We also discuss the budget response from Labour and their bizarre new ‘business friendly’ economic policy which is more right-wing than the Tories.
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