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Sebastian shares his experience of a community group where he lives and asks how we can strengthen our sense of place? Hilary explains what is in the Employment Rights bill that is making its way through parliament. Get in touch: ⁠https://sdp.org.uk/⁠ hilary.salt@sdp.org.uk sebastian.moore@sdp.org.uk

Hilary and Sebastian are joined by Henry Bolton who shares the story of his political journey. We discuss how the UK lacks any political vision and consider whether playing an independent role on the world stage in organisations such as the OSCE might be part of reforging a diplomatic role for the UK and a way to create that future vision. In Culture Club, we discuss Shrove Tuesday - or is it Panc...

Hilary and Sebastian are joined by SDP Chair, Stephen Balogh, as he gives his views on how transport can be improved. In Culture Club, there are pilgrims and folk singers.

In our stand-alone news section, Sebastian looks at the minerals deal the US is trying to sign with Ukraine and Hilary explains why energy bills are rising.

In our new stand-alone news section, Sebastian gets very excited about JD Vance's speech to the Munich Security Conference. Hilary worries about the number of people claiming sickness benefit in the UK.

SDP member Dickie Fletcher discusses free speech issues; self censorship, state overreach and how this reduces our resilience. In Culture Club, we appreciate brass bands, and audio books including JD Vance's Hillbilly Elegy. Get in touch: https://sdp.org.uk/ hilary.salt@sdp.org.uk sebastian.moore@sdp.org.uk Recommendations: https://www.blackdykeband.co.uk/ Brassed Off (1996) Hillbilly Elegy -...

Hilary dissects the scandal involving Labour MPs' messages on a WhatsApp group. Sebastian explains the difference between asylum seeker and refugee. Ron Brown joins the hosts to argue for more choice in adult care. And in Bring Me Solutions, there are pirates, uncontacted tribes, and Cillian Murphy. Check out the SDP website or get in touch: www.sdp.org.uk hilary.salt@sdp.org.uk sebastian.moor...

Sebastian shares the potentially good news about the latest Large Language Model. Hilary has mixed feelings about the Government's infrastructure announcements. In Bring Me Solutions, Alex Moore joins the hosts to reflect on his experience as a small-business owner. And in Culture Book, it's time for Hygge. Check out the SDP website or get in touch: www.sdp.org.uk hilary.salt@sdp.org.uk se...

In a change up to the order, Joan Kennedy joins the podcast to explain how she is trying to improve public discourse about politics through her group Politics in Pubs. In Culture Club, Burns night and Incredible Edible are the topics of discussion. For the stories that caught their eye this week, Hilary looks at the impact working from home is having on the economy and Sebastian explains what quan...

Sebastian explains the details of the proposed ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. Hilary asks whether Labour's devolution attempts will lead to more democracy. Vanessa Pupavac joins the hosts to suggest how the power of the state might once more return to the people. In Culture Club, there's gardening and Saints. Check out the SDP website or get in touch: www.sdp.org.uk hilary.salt@sdp....

Hilary gives an explainer on the increase in Gilt yields and what that means for the economy. Sebastian looks at the influence Elon Musk and Mark Zuckerberg are having on politics both sides of the pond. In Bring Me Solutions, Craig Houston gives his ideas for a Scotland that is stuck talking about independence. And in Culture Club, there's the death of a dictator and a plane crash. Check out the...

Hilary tries to figure out why Donald Trump might want to buy Greenland. Sebastian looks at Scotland's new low carbon ferries. In Bring Me Solutions, SDP Councillor Wayne Dixon suggests that sports clubs are a great way of bringing the community together. And in Culture Club, the hosts discuss human agency. Check out the SDP website or get in touch: www.sdp.org.uk hilary.salt@sdp.org.uk sebastian....

Hilary looks at the backlog in court cases. Sebastian takes a train from the least visited station in the country. Amanda Hunter brings solutions to the problems surrounding social care. And in Culture Club, Sarah Bartlett reviews The Collapse of the Conservatives. Check out the SDP website or get in touch: www.sdp.org.uk hilary.salt@sdp.org.uk sebastian.moore@sdp.org.uk Recommendations: The Colla...

Sebastian gives context to the downfall of Assad's regime in Syria. Hilary explores the equal pay claims that Birmingham City Council have agreed to settle. Rachel Hayton brings her solutions to the problem of increasing needs amongst school pupils. And in Culture Club, its very Christmassy. Check out the SDP website or get in touch: www.sdp.org.uk hilary.salt@sdp.org.uk sebastian.moore@sdp.org.uk...

Hilary looks at Labour's six new pledges. Sebastian asks whether athletes should involve themselves in political campaigns. And Adam Williams brings his solutions to the problem of young people being worse off than their parents. In Culture Club, there are Orcs and nuclear bombs. Check out the SDP website or get in touch: www.sdp.org.uk hilary.salt@sdp.org.uk sebastian.moore@sdp.org.uk Recommendat...

Hilary sheds light on the petition asking for another general election. Sebastian looks at how Spain is responding to illegal immigration. In Bring Me Solutions, Martin Evison suggests some ideas for fixing the higher education sector. And in Culture Club, the ballet and Ernest Shackleton are on offer. Check out the SDP website or get in touch: www.sdp.org.uk hilary.salt@sdp.org.uk sebastian.moore...

Hilary addresses some of the news around COP 29; should we have climate warnings on meat products? Sebastian looks at Bhutan's radical solution for fixing its economic problems. In Bring Me Solutions, Mo Lovatt looks at Non Crime Hate Incidents and how we might strengthen free speech in the UK. And in Culture Club, there's regicide, Russian aristocracy, and a Salfordian painter. Check out the SDP...

The hosts reflect on Trump's victory in the US, Hilary looks at how tariffs might affect the UK, and Sebastian rants about the ever increasing problem of bike theft. In Bring Me Solutions, Shaun Long joins the podcast to explore the agricultural sector and suggests some ideas. And in Culture Club, there's a nineteenth century feel. Check out the SDP website or get in touch: www.sdp.org.uk hilary.s...

Hilary and Sebastian discuss the UK's record low fertility rate and what the Government can do to encourage people to start families. They look at what caused the recent floods in Spain. And Joanna Williams joins the podcast to share her idea for the role teachers should play in the lives of students. In Culture Club, Joanna expresses the joys of living in Budapest and with Remberance Sunday appro...

Hilary explains what is in the budget that was announced this week. Sebastian gives his opinion on the final week controversies in the US election. And the hosts are joined by Kevin Yuill who describes some of the complexities within the topic of assisted dying. Check out the SDP website or get in touch with either of us: www.sdp.org.uk hilary.salt@sdp.org.uk sebastian.moore@sdp.org.uk

Hilary and Sebastian discuss the the return of industry to the UK and the response to the Chris Kaba murder trial. In the 'Bring Me Solutions' section, SDP candidate Alastair Mellon suggests that our energy independence lies in nuclear, and in 'Culture Club', we discuss the Battle of Ideas and Saltburn. Check out the SDP website or get in touch with either of us: www.sdp.org.uk hilary.salt@sdp.org...

In a new podcast for the politically homeless, Hilary Salt (SDP Deputy Leader) and Sebastian Moore (Young Social Democrats) discuss the Chagos Islands and the cancelling of Suella Braverman’s appearance at the Cambridge Union Conservative Association. In the 'Bring Me Solutions' section, SDP Leader William Clouston provides an answer to the housing crisis, and in 'Culture Club', we discuss Portugu...