Take Me Home

Sebastian looks at what's going on in Texas. Hilary asks if Brits still want to be outside of the EU? Get in touch: sdp.org.uk, hilary.salt@sdp.org.uk, sebastian.moore@sdp.org.uk

Hilary and Sebastian are joined by Tom Slater, editor at spiked-online. We ask Tom what Spiked is all about and whether it has lost its left-wing roots. We explore how old ideas of left and right might be redundant but principles like free speech, democracy and a better life for ordinary working people are still important. We move on to the Online Safety Act and its effect on journalism and on dis...

Dr Alka Sehgal Cuthbert is an educator, academic, author and campaigner who heads up the advocacy group Don't Divide Us. She makes the case that the Equality Act is doing more harm than good. Get in touch: sdp.org.ukhilary.salt@sdp.org.uksebastian.moore@sdp.org.ukRecommendations: The Equality Act Isn't Working (Don't Divide Us Report)

Hilary and Sebastian are joined by Philip Cunliffe to discuss his new book, The National Interest: Politics After Globalization. The conversation explored his central argument that applying the test of national interest to every political issue could reshape the country’s future. Should we intervene in wars and famines abroad? What defines our nation in the first place? Get in touch: sdp.org.uk, h...

Sebastian shares his recent experience at the Living Freedom conference which helps him to understand the issue surrounding Bob Vylan's comments on the stage at Glastonbury. Hilary looks at the recent vote on the Government's attempts to reform the welfare system. Get in touch: sdp.org.uk, hilary.salt@sdp.org.uk, sebastian.moore@sdp.org.uk

Sebastian and Hilary both share their recent experience of a conference which suggested that the left can make a success of Brexit. Hilary also talks about the struggles at the heart of the British economy. Get in touch: sdp.org.uk, hilary.salt@sdp.org.uk, sebastian.moore@sdp.org.uk

Hilary and Sebastian are joined by Adam Williams, the SDP's new Campaigns Organiser. They discuss the requirement for employers to produce an action plan on their gender pay gap. Sebastian asks whether we really want Boris Johnson back. Adam looks at the cuts to the funding for medical courses. Get in touch: sdp.org.uk, hilary.salt@sdp.org.uk, sebastian.moore@sdp.org.uk

Jan Macvarish, Events Director at the Free Speech Union, joins Hilary and Sebastian to discuss the work she's involved and why it's more important than ever to defend the right to freedom of speech. Get in touch: sdp.org.uk, hilary.salt@sdp.org.uk, sebastian.moore@sdp.org.uk Recommendations: Bearded Theory Festival: https://beardedtheory.co.uk/ Democrafest: https://www.democrafest.co.uk/ The Fifth...

Hilary looks at the ever growing problem of students using large laguage models to help them with assignments. Sebastian shares his recent experience of Norway's Constitution Day and gets a little help from a special guest, Stine Nygaard. Get in touch: sdp.org.uk, hilary.salt@sdp.org.uk, sebastian.moore@sdp.org.uk

Sebastian explains what's in the UK-EU pact and is particularly interested in the e-gates. Hilary has been looking at David Gauke's prison review. Get in touch: sdp.org.uk, hilary.salt@sdp.org.uk, sebastian.moore@sdp.org.uk

Author Ben Cobley joins Hilary and Sebastian to discuss his book The Progress Trap. He explains why so many progressives think the rest of the world needs to catch up with them. Get in touch: sdp.org.uk, hilary.salt@sdp.org.uk, sebastian.moore@sdp.org.uk Recommendations: The Progress Trap - Ben Cobley: https://www.politybooks.com/bookdetail?book_slug=9781509567621 SDP members can get 40% off by us...

Following on from a period of elections in the UK, Australia, and Canada, Sebastian looks at different voting systems and asks if there is a better way. Hilary shares feedback from viewers. Get in touch: sdp.org.uk, hilary.salt@sdp.org.uk, sebastian.moore@sdp.org.uk

Hilary and Sebastian are joined by Tanya de Grunwald, HR commentator and host of the This Isn't Working podcast: https://www.youtube.com/@This-Isnt-Working. They discuss where Diversity, Equity, and Inclusion went wrong and why it's not as clear cut as you might think. Get in touch: sdp.org.uk, hilary.salt@sdp.org.uk, sebastian.moore@sdp.org.uk

Sebastian looks at the recent debate between Douglas Murray and Dave Smith about the Isreal-Gaza war and asks if podcasts are starting to deteriorate. Hilary explains how the labour force numbers are measured. Get in touch: sdp.org.uk, hilary.salt@sdp.org.uk, sebastian.moore@sdp.org.uk

In a special St George’s Day edition, Hilary and Sebastian are joined by Professor Peter Ramsay, Professor of Law at the London School of Economics and Political Science. We discuss the meaning of the nation. Why have our political classes embraced a global approach to everything, preferring Davos to Westminster? Do ordinary citizens by contrast still value the concept of a sovereign nation state?...

Hilary and Sebastian are joined by Dr Philip Kiszely, a cultural historian and political commentator. They discuss the recent supreme court ruling on the definition of a woman as well as what led us to this point. Philip struggles with the idea of separating art from the artist. In Culture Club, Sebastian summarises the Christian holiday of Easter and Philip shares his love of detective novels. Ge...

With so many of the world's ships being made in Asia, what can we do to catch up? After the Supreme Court's ruling that the definition of a woman should be based on biological sex, Hilary suggests what impact this may have on single sex spaces. Get in touch: sdp.org.uk, hilary.salt@sdp.org.uk, sebastian.moore@sdp.org.uk

Sebastian takes on the controversial issue of bicycle lanes, asking whether we should be making it more difficult for cars. Hilary gives her opinion on companies deciding to float in the US. Get in touch: sdp.org.uk, hilary.salt@sdp.org.uk, sebastian.moore@sdp.org.uk Peter Hitchens on cars: https://thelampmagazine.com/blog/the-great-god-zil

Hilary and Sebastian are joined by Baroness Fox of Buckley who argues that the House of Lords must be abolished if we want a democratic system. She also suggests how she would reform government if given a magic wand. In Culture Club, Hilary shares her new found passion and Claire brings a TV series that should appeal to SDP minded people. Get in touch:sdp.org.ukhilary.salt@sdp.org.uksebastian.moor...

Hilary and Sebastian are joined by Alastair Donald, co-convenor of the Battle of Ideas and Organiser of Living Freedom. Alastair discusses the 'vibe shift' and how politics has changed since Donald Trump was re-elected last year. Fantastic Opportunity for 18-30s : We are sponsoring two fully funded places at the Living Freedom summer school for Take Me Home listeners. Listen to the podcast...

In light of the World Happiness Report being published, Sebastian asks what makes a country happy. Hilary explains what was in Rachel Reeves' spring statement. Get in touch: sdp.org.uk, hilary.salt@sdp.org.uk, sebastian.moore@sdp.org.uk

Hilary and Sebastian are joined by Adam Hibbert, the SDP's Head of Policy. Adam explains where policy comes from and how a party's democracy should emulate that of its ideal for the political system. In Culture Club, Sebastian recalls his visit to the Walker Art Gallery in Liverpool and Adam shares his thoughts on Adolescence. Get in touch: sdp.org.uk, hilary.salt@sdp.org.uk, sebastian.moo...

Sebastian explains why some Labour MPs are calling for a wealth tax. Hilary shines a light on the Romanian presidential election after the front runner was barred from standing. Get in touch: sdp.org.uk, hilary.salt@sdp.org.uk, sebastian.moore@sdp.org.uk

Hilary and Sebastian are joined by William Matthews, a leading expert on China. William explains how China's growing power will affect the international order and what the UK can do to best deal with the country. In Culture Club, Hilary looks at Manchester's most beautiful building and William shares his love of action figures. Get in touch: sdp.org.uk, hilary.salt@sdp.org.uk, sebastian.moore@sdp....

Hilary and Sebastian are joined by SDP Leader, William Clouston, who asks whether we actually want a trade deal with the US. He goes on to explain why he's against the Chagos Islands deal and tells the hosts the story of the SDP's rebirth. Get in touch: ⁠⁠https://sdp.org.uk/⁠⁠ hilary.salt@sdp.org.uk sebastian.moore@sdp.org.uk