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| 16 Mar 2022 | #BreakTheBias - Women with Disabilities | 00:44:00 | |
To mark International Women's Day, Rhiannon, Rosie and Sharne from the Disability Advocacy Group had a conversation about their experiences and the issues faced by women with disabilities; within healthcare, the education system, in politics, throughout the pandemic and many other areas of society. | |||
| 23 Apr 2022 | The Spring Statement | 00:35:19 | |
In this episode, the Economy and Finance Network respond to the Chancellor's Spring Statement that was announced last month. | |||
| 05 Aug 2022 | Oveturning of Roe v. Wade | 01:09:03 | |
On 24th June the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, ending the legal right to abortion across the US which had been upheld since 1973. | |||
| 08 Oct 2022 | Young European Socialists | 00:58:32 | |
In this week’s episode, we are joined by bureau members from our sister parties within the Young European Socialists (YES) to celebrate The Young Fabians being a full member for a year! | |||
| 18 Oct 2022 | Dr. Jeevun Sandher | 00:41:46 | |
This week, we are joined by economist, political scientist, and academic, Dr. Jeevun Sandher, whose work and research focus on the causes and consequences of poverty and inequality in the UK. | |||
| 30 Mar 2023 | Spring Statement | 00:24:50 | |
In this week's episode, we are joined by Young Fabians Economy and Finance Network members to discuss the Spring Statement. | |||
| 18 Jun 2023 | The Renters (Reform) Bill with Conor O'Shea | 00:22:44 | |
In this episode of the podcast Will Barber Taylor, Chair of the Yorkshire and Humber Young Fabians and new host of the podcast, speaks to Conor O'Shea, the Policy and Public Affairs Manager at Generation Rent about the forthcoming Renters (Reform) Bill, an important piece of legislation that is set to change the rights of renters in England. They also discuss how renting is different for students and the renting policies of the Conservatives and Labour. | |||
| 03 Aug 2023 | In All Our Footsteps with Tom Breen | 00:34:16 | |
In this episode of the podcast Will Barber Taylor is joined by Dr Tom Breen of Oxford Brookes University to discuss In All Our Footsteps, a research project that Tom is working on that aims to capture and record the various footpaths and other forms of rights of way that exist across the UK. They discuss Labour's contribution to rights of way access in 1949 and 2000; how having access to the countryside can improve mental and physical well being and the debate over the 2026 deadline to have all rights of way recorded. | |||
| 21 Sep 2023 | Shadow Cabinet Reshuffle with Lauren Davison and Cathleen Clarke | 00:21:42 | |
In this episode of the podcast host Will Barber Taylor is joined in two separate interviews on the topic of the Shadow Cabinet Reshuffle by two veteran podcasters and Young Fabians - Lauren Davison, who is currently running for the Young Fabians Executive and Cathleen Clarke of the Left Whingers Podcast. | |||
| 28 Sep 2023 | Labour For A New Democracy | 00:26:43 | |
In this episode of the podcast, host Will Barber Taylor speaks to Joe Sousek and Laura Parker from Labour For A New Democracy about what L4ND is, why change is needed to the electoral system, why the 2011 AV Referendum failed and the Labour Party's changing attitude to PR. | |||
| 09 Jul 2019 | Intro Episode: so what is the Fabian Society? | 00:31:49 | |
Like debating, and good policy chat? We thought so. https://www.facebook.com/PodcastYF The intro music is by ‘One in a Googolplex' and used under Creative Commons. Find out more about them here: | |||
| 17 Jul 2019 | Stephen Bush event: making it in political journalism | 01:13:31 | |
New Statesman political editor Stephen Bush talks to Young Fabian national executive committee member Stella Tsantekidou about how to make a career as a UK political journalist. Having previously worked at the Telegraph, and with a brief stint at an (impossibly under-frequented) London bookshop, Stephen talks candidly of his experiences, skills and lack thereof. The talk is followed by a Q&A with Young Fabian members who ask probing questions to the man who first predicted Corbyn's leadership election. Fascinating stuff. Please follow Stephen Bush at @stephenkb on Twitter, in the New Statesman https://www.newstatesman.com/writers/stephen_bush , and in the Guardian https://www.theguardian.com/profile/stephen-bush Stella Tsantekidou has been an elected member of the Young Fabians national executive committee since 2018, in the role of Parliamentary Liaison Officer. She's a parliamentary assistant for shadow cabinet minister Jon Trickett MP. You can find her on Twitter @Stsantek https://www.facebook.com/PodcastYF The intro music is by ‘One in a Googolplex' and used under Creative Commons. Find out more about them here: | |||
| 06 Aug 2019 | Want to work in Parliament? Listen up! | 00:43:22 | |
Join Young Fabian exec member Stella Tsantekidou and a panel of current Speaker's Parliamentary Placement Scheme participants on how to make it into and within MP’s staff offices. Set up to help people from all walks of life get work as Parliamentary Assistants, the programme offers 13 positions with MP’s from different parties, doing a wide range of tasks. Stella, herself a now seasoned PA, will talk to Milo Barnett, Genevieve Richardson, Naz Ahmed and James Jennion about application tips, how to thrive once you get that first chance, and how to leverage your experience to advance within Westminster. https://www.facebook.com/PodcastYF The intro music is by ‘One in a Googolplex' and used under Creative Commons. Find out more about them here: | |||
| 25 Aug 2019 | Ayesha Hazarika in conversation | 01:13:48 | |
The BAME group presents this informal conversation and Q&A with author, political advisor and comedian Ayesha Hazarika. Former civil servant, spad to Ed Miliband and chief-of-staff to Harriet Harman, Hazarika gives an account of her career in politics and standup through the eyes of a ‘gobby’ working class BAME woman from Glasgow. With her usual plainspokenness and wit, she answers questions on her upbringing, changing legislation, getting in the comedy circuit, and whether Miliband is a badger. Follow us on social media to find out more: The intro music is by ‘One in a Googolplex' and used under Creative Commons. Find out more about them here: | |||
| 29 Aug 2019 | Fashion Sustainability Panel with Mary Creagh MP | 01:31:22 | |
The Environment and Arts + Culture Networks present this panel event and Q&A about sustainability in the UK fashion industry. Mhairi Tordoff, chair of the Environment Network, chairs the conversation with Mary Creagh MP, chair of the Environmental Audit Committee (EAC); Edwina Ehrman, senior curator at the V&A; Tamara Cincik, CEO and Founder of Fashion Roundtable; Jenny Holloway, CEO at UK manufacturer Fashion Enter; and Vanita Badlani, founder and CEO of vegan fashion brand LaBante London. They’ll talk about the latest EAC report on the UK fashion industry, taxing fast fashion garment producers, how to protect workers, and growing up in Huddersfield. Stick around for the Q&A, the audience questions are fascinating as well. The event took place on Monday 20th May at Westminster. Follow us on social media to find out more: https://www.facebook.com/PodcastYF The intro music is by ‘One in a Googolplex' and used under Creative Commons. Find out more about them here: | |||
| 03 Sep 2019 | Britain's Puzzlingly Poor Productivity | 01:35:22 | |
'The only way to have your cake and eat it is to keep growing the cake’. Since the great recession in 2008, the UK’s productivity growth, especially labour productivity, has been weaker than in many other OECD countries. So much so that the gap between actual and pre-crisis outputs was nearly 20% lower per hour at the end of 2016 than in the previous decade. The panellists will be discussing their views on this and the interventions they think could boost performance ten years after the crash. This will include a deep dive into the drivers of productivity, potential labour and investment policies and how businesses can train and invest in their workforce. The event was recorded on June 13th at Fabian HQ. Guests: John Heap, Managing Director, Institute of Productivity Follow us on social media to find out more: https://www.facebook.com/PodcastYF The intro music is by ‘One in a Googolplex' and used under Creative Commons. Find out more about them here: | |||
| 12 Sep 2019 | Book Club: Lonely Londoners and why Victoria won't lend you a tenner | 00:28:50 | |
The Arts + Culture Network presents the Young Fabians Book Club, which so far this year has been dealing with the topic of ‘migration’. Dan Wood (Book Club coordinator), Carolina Saludes (YF podcast producer) and Victoria Parrett (Book Club enthusiast and general top sport) discuss Sam Selvon’s classic 1956 short novel about the tribulations of young Caribbean men in post-war London, from the name to the peculiar obsession with expensive suits. We will also find out how the book relates to contemporary London, and why, frankly, Victoria just won’t lend you a tenner. We will be posting the recordings of the Book Club weekly for the next month, and then start our new strand in collaboration with the YF International Network. This episode was recorded on June 9th 2019 at Fabian HQ. Follow us on social media to find out more: https://www.facebook.com/PodcastYF The intro music is by ‘One in a Googolplex' and used under Creative Commons. Find out more about them here: | |||
| 22 Sep 2019 | Conference Special- Labour's case for the NHS | 00:50:00 | |
The 2019 Labour Conference is upon us and we don’t know if and when we’ll have yet another General Election (sorry Brenda), so we got together with three healthcare professionals to chat about how we can make a progressive case for the NHS. Join Tom Gardiner (Junior Doctor), Martin Edobor (GP), Ade Adeyemi (Senior Policy Consultant) and Carolina Saludes (Podcast Producer), plus a very special little guest appearance to talk about social care, healthcare taxation and why anti-vaxers are the worst. Tom and Martin will be speaking at conference on Healthcare, Public Health and the NHS, so watch out for them in the Fringe listings. The book Ade mentioned is ’The Five Giants- A Biography of the Welfare State’ by Nicholas Timmins: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Five-Giants-New-Nicholas-Timmins/dp/000733513X This episode was recorded on Saturday 21st September in London. Follow us on social media to find out more: https://www.facebook.com/PodcastYF The intro music is by ‘One in a Googolplex' and used under Creative Commons. Find out more about them here: | |||
| 22 Sep 2019 | Conference Special - Day 1 explained (from the Hilton bar) | 00:21:23 | |
Day 1's come and gone, and a select group of Young Fabians have told us their fringe highlights, the latest gossip and even some policy announcements (not really). Join Mark, Helen, Jen, Mhairi, Lucy and Carolina while they go through the best fringe snacks, Ken Loach appearances, the abolition of Parliamentary democracy and Len McCluskey's lunch. https://www.facebook.com/PodcastYF The intro music is by ‘One in a Googolplex' and used under Creative Commons. Find out more about them here: | |||
| 25 Sep 2019 | CONFERENCE SPECIAL- Day 2 + Pamphlet Launch! | 00:27:15 | |
Carolina, Mhairi, Holly, Victoria, Amrita, Adam, Jack, Amarvir AND David Elliott from Trees for Cities chat about their highlights of day two of Labour conference. There was the magnificent Launch of the Environment Network pamphlet ‘Ways to Save the World’, David Lammy on cannabis legalisation and dreamy Keir (aka Mr Darcy) on all things Europe and coming from Kent. Plus THAT Brexit vote, of course. The episode was recorded on Monday 23rd September in Brighton Follow us on social media to find out more: https://www.facebook.com/PodcastYF The intro music is by ‘One in a Googolplex' and used under Creative Commons. Find out more about them here: | |||
| 27 Sep 2019 | CONFERENCE SPECIAL- Day 3 + We’re all hungover | 00:57:04 | |
In the last conference special we get a very special team to analyse the effects of the Supreme Court ruling on the Tuesday agenda, Jeremy Corbyn’s speech, and all da parties. Join Victoria Parrett (who works in Parliament), Charlotte Norton (who was a delegate), Mark McVitie (who always gets into all the cool parties), and Carolina Saludes (who has no special take but bumped into Laura Kuensberg) as they chat through the last two days of conference, and how they all need a week to recover. This episode was recorded on Thursday 26th September back in London. https://www.facebook.com/PodcastYF The intro music is by ‘One in a Googolplex' and used under Creative Commons. Find out more about them here: | |||
| 11 Dec 2019 | General Election Special + Redha forgets how to read | 01:21:05 | |
With less than 48h to go until the 2019 General Election, we get together to discuss Friday’s BBC debate, Labour’s (slim) chances of winning, and our hot hot hot predictions of what happens next. Redha Rubaie, Victoria Parrett, Dan Wood, Adam Allnutt and Carolina Saludes give their views, and Redha forgets how to read a poll. This episode was recorded on Saturday 7th December in London. Follow us on social media to find out more: https://www.facebook.com/PodcastYF The intro music is by ‘One in a Googolplex' and used under Creative Commons. Find out more about them here: | |||
| 19 Dec 2019 | General Election Debrief + Richard Burgon cookies | 01:36:05 | |
Well that happened... After a weekend of shock, sadness and mince pies, the podcast team is back with all the stats and takes from election night, plus one or two suggestions for our next Labour leader. The best bit (and bit that we mean gaffe) of the podcast is right at the end, so stick with it. Also, if you want to see THAT Matt Handock video, here it is in all its gloriousness: https://twitter.com/SoozUK/status/1204681154168795137
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| 23 Dec 2019 | Environment Network Pamphlet + Ways to Save the World | 01:17:31 | |
Now that the election is over, we turn our attention to… the climate emergency. But, before you switch off in despair and go drink mulled wine, we encourage you to listen to this engaging (and at times heated!) discussion that took place at Labour Conference in September. The speakers, chaired by Mhairi, explained what Labour is doing on environmental policy locally, and what it aims to do nationally. This was in the context of presenting the Environment Network’s Pamphlet ‘Ways to Save the World’. It’s a collection of 14 chapters on various economic, political and social issues we need to tackle if we want to create a sustainable environment for the next generation. You can read the pamphlet in full here Speakers: Philip Glanville, Mayor Hackney David Elliott, Chief Executive, Trees for Cities Leonie Cooper, London Assembly Member Chris Saltmarsh, Labour for A Green New Deal
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| 01 Mar 2020 | Losing (and winning back) the North of England | 01:15:00 | |
This week, the team get together to discuss what happened to that most incorrectly-named ‘Red Wall’, why Northern communities switched to the conservatives in droves, and how we win them back in 2024. Joining the podcast are Young Fabians Milo Barnett, Isaac Hanson, Tom Platter and producer Carolina Saludes. We had two fantastic female colleagues due to join who had to cancel last minute, so please don’t send us angry messages. The Guardian article discussed can be found here: https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2020/feb/14/rising-tide-of-londoners-moving-to-northern-engla This episode was recorded on Friday 28th February, during the Labour Leadership election Enjoy! Follow us on social media to find out more: https://www.facebook.com/PodcastYF The intro music is by ‘One in a Googolplex' and used under Creative Commons. Find out more about them here: | |||
| 06 Mar 2020 | Democratic US Primary Special: Biden puns and Bernie followers | 01:25:53 | |
The world is going to hell in a handcart, but in the middle of that a bunch of democrat politicians in the US are fighting for control of the steering wheel. The team discuss in detail how Joe Biden or Bernie Sanders could win or lose the nomination, what happened to Warren, where did Bloomberg’s millions in ads go, and why Pete can’t use his McKinsey slides to win elections. Joining us are Redha Rubaie, Carolina Saludes, Gregory Gillette, Nick Trickett, Hunter Christopher (a volunteer in the Sanders campaign), Jesse Coleman and Kyalo Burt-Fulcher. It’s packed full of nerdy detail and high level explanations of the race, so whether you’re new or a seasoned follower of American elections, this one’s well worth listening to. To all our female listeners: we want you in our podcast, so if you’re passionate about a topic just get in touch with us at podcast@youngfabians.org.uk. We want to hear from you. This episode was recorded on Wednesday 4th March in London (Warren had not dropped out quite yet). Enjoy! Follow us on social media to find out more: https://www.facebook.com/PodcastYF The intro music is by ‘One in a Googolplex' and used under Creative Commons. Find out more about them here: | |||
| 12 Mar 2020 | Spring Budget Special + Kyalo goes crazy with the Pensions taper | 01:20:07 | |
Rishi Sunak had his maiden budget speech yesterday, and of course we had to get together and do some appropriately Fabian analysis on it. Led by YF and economist Jeevun Sandher and Pensions Actuary Kyalo Burt-Fulcher, they discussed the headline spend pledges, measures to fight Covid-19, some of Dominic Cummings’pet projects (Maths Academies anyone?) and what it all means in the current political climate. Plus that Corbyn speech. They’re joined by producer Carolina Saludes, and YF and musician Tom Platter. Please do tune in whatever your prior knowledge, we ai to make it understandable and inclusive for all. To all our female listeners: we want you in our podcast, so if you’re passionate about a topic just get in touch with us at podcast@youngfabians.org.uk. We want to hear from you. This episode was recorded on Wednesday 11th March in London, the evening of the budget. Anything new that came after that we were oblivious to Enjoy! Follow us on social media to find out more: https://www.facebook.com/PodcastYF The intro music is by ‘One in a Googolplex' and used under Creative Commons. Find out more about them here: | |||
| 21 May 2020 | Deeba Syed, Rights of Women lawyer interviewed by Victoria Parrett | 01:09:08 | |
Victoria Parrett, chair of the Arts and Culture Network at the Young Fabians and Gender Studies graduate from LSE, interviews lawyer and activist Deeba Syed. Deeba, who is herself an ex-Young Fabians executive committee member, and a lawyer specialising in sexual harassment, comes on the Pod to talk about what made her want to dedicate her life to women’s rights at work, how she became a lawyer, and her groundbreaking work with Rights of Women. After the #metoo movement, the Harvey Weinstein trial and the Alex Salmond trial, this conversation couldn’t me more prescient, even during the lockdown. Follow Deeba Syed online here, Rights of Women here, and Victoria Parrett here. To all our female listeners: we want you in our podcast, so if you’re passionate about a topic just get in touch with us at podcast@youngfabians.org.uk. We want to hear from you. This episode was recorded in early March, so the guests were wonderfully oblivious to the effects of the pandemic on them and women everywhere. Enjoy! Follow us on social media to find out more: https://www.facebook.com/PodcastYF The intro music is by ‘One in a Googolplex' and used under Creative Commons. Find out more about them here: | |||
| 25 May 2020 | Interview with Thangam Debbonaire, Shadow Secretary of State for Housing | 00:56:11 | |
On May 14th, Labour Housing Group and the Young Fabians interviewed Thangam Debbonaire MP, Labour's new Shadow Secretary of State for Housing. They talked about how Labour can tackle the housing crisis and homelessness in the 2020s - whether from community halls, council chambers or Whitehall offices. The talk was then picked up by LabourList, sparking debate about whether the ‘cancel-rent’ policy should be taken up by the Party. Follow the Labour Housing Group online at https://twitter.com/labourhousing, Thangam Debbonaire MP at https://twitter.com/ThangamMP, and Chris Worrall at https://twitter.com/itschrisworrall To all our female listeners: we want you in our podcast, so if you’re passionate about a topic just get in touch with us at podcast@youngfabians.org.uk. We want to hear from you. Enjoy! Follow us on social media to find out more: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/PodcastYF Twitter: https://twitter.com/PodcastYf The intro music is by ‘One in a Googolplex' and used under Creative Commons. Find out more about them here: | |||
| 29 May 2020 | Cummings-gate, Covid-19, Brexit + How Labour should respond | 01:07:48 | |
Podcast regulars Carolina Saludes, Redha Rubaie and Mark McVitie are joined by political and public policy strategist Kendall Aitcliffe to break down the Dominic Cummings scandal that gripped the UK last weekend. Will Boris Johnson be able to shake off the bad publicity from Dom’s behaviour? Can the Government be taken seriously after its most senior advisor ignored the rules to travel half way round the country with Covid? Will we ever be able to look at Barnard Castle without mentioning Spec Savers? We also discuss Labour’s response to the scandal, more widely to the Covid-19 crisis, the appointment of David Evans as new General Secretary, and how they have to position themselves to win. This episode was recorded Thursday 28th May, before further allegations from the police about whether Cummings’ conduct broke lockdown rules. The plot thickens... To all our female listeners: we want you in our podcast, so if you’re passionate about a topic just get in touch with us at podcast@youngfabians.org.uk. We want to hear from you. Enjoy! Follow us on social media to find out more: https://www.facebook.com/PodcastYF The intro music is by ‘One in a Googolplex' and used under Creative Commons. Find out more about them here: | |||
| 06 Jun 2020 | The murder of George Floyd + A way forward against racial inequality | 01:08:12 | |
This week, as we all look on, horrified, at police brutality in the US, we discuss racial inequalities in the UK, in the Labour Party and in all aspects of our lives. What, if anything, can we do about it politically and policy-wise? Joining the podcast are Lewis Iwu, CEO and co-founder of Prospect Union; Leon Alleyne-McLaughlin, Young Fabians secretary and co-founder of the YF BAME advocacy group; and Redha Rubaie and Mark McVitie, podcast regulars. Moderating is producer Carolina Saludes.
Resources: Lewis Iwu’s Economist article on affirmative action: https://econ.st/2UeCX7r President Obama’s Medium article on George Floyd’s murder: https://bit.ly/3dAQpug Killer Mike’s speech on George Floyd: https://bit.ly/2YjQUT9 New York Times podcast ‘1619’ on the history of racial slavery and oppression in the US: https://nyti.ms/2Y2U6SY This episode was recorded Wednesday 3rd June.
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| 12 Jun 2020 | Playwright James Graham + the future of theatre | 01:34:19 | |
Last week we were lucky enough to interview playwright James Graham, best known for Quiz, This House, Labour of Love and of course Brexit: an uncivil war. We asked him about his early years as a Midlands-born, working class writer in London, his motivation for trying to find empathy in the most controversial public figures (eg Rupert Murdoch or Dominic Cummings) and a little musical he’s developing with 'up-and-coming' artist Elton John. We also talked to him about systemic lack of representation and discrimination in theatre, what Government interventions need to happen right now to ensure the survival of theatre in the UK, and the role that the streamers should play in guaranteeing that future. We’ve included the full Q&A, in which James details his encounters with Cummings, why he works in the early morning, and
James Graham’s appearance on Question Time: https://bbc.in/2YuBNGv Interview with Alistair Campbell at the Edinburgh TV film festival: https://bit.ly/2MVW6qY ’The Stage’ article on the future of theatre post-covid: https://bit.ly/2XXaLsd The Fabian Society report on Arts Education (by Ben Cooper): https://bit.ly/2Y0llid The play ‘Fallout’ by writer Roy Williams: https://bit.ly/2Aw9Bef The play ’Nine Nights’ by Natasha Gordon: https://bit.ly/30A29cJ This episode was recorded on Friday 5th June.
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| 18 Jun 2020 | The Big Debate: the future of Labour’s youth wings | 01:06:40 | |
In this insightful, hotly anticipated debate, YF Chair Adam Allnutt hosted a debate on the future of the Labour Party’s youth wings, from funding, to safeguarding, to international collaborations and a certain Labour Live. Joining him were: Abdi Duale - https://twitter.com/AbdiDuale_ Ex Young Fabian Exec member, GMB member and UK Labour organiser Danny Filer - https://twitter.com/DannyFiler UK Labour organiser, ex member of Young Labour Eloise Harris - https://twitter.com/elihxrris Chair of Queen Mary Labour Society and Women’s Officer at Unite Tower Hamlets Ella Rose - https://twitter.com/ellarachelrose NEC member of Jewish Labour and LGBT Labour, and ex-President of the Union of Jewish Students This event was recorded on Friday 12th June. To all our female listeners: we want you in our podcast, so if you’re passionate about a topic just get in touch with us at podcast@youngfabians.org.uk. We want to hear from you. Enjoy! Follow us on social media to find out more: https://www.facebook.com/PodcastYF The intro music is by ‘One in a Googolplex' and used under Creative Commons. Find out more about them here: | |||
| 26 Jun 2020 | Covid-19 and racial inequalities in the UK | 00:59:18 | |
Following on from our episode on George Floyd’s murder and the much-needed conversations it has sparked about racial inequalities in all aspects of our lives, this week we’re focusing on Covid-19 and its effects on Black (and BAME at large) communities in the UK. We talked about the specifics of being a BAME patient, but also the effects on BAME healthcare workers, what this crisis has highlighted about systemic racism in the UK, and what the Opposition should be pressuring on in the next 12 months. Martin Edobor - https://twitter.com/martinedobor GP, Vice Chair of the Fabian Society and Ex Young Fabian Chair Christabel Cooper - https://twitter.com/ChristabelCoops Data Analyst and Councillor in Hammersmith Milo Barnett - https://twitter.com/Milo_Barnett Public Affairs at the Association of Optometrists and Chair of the Health Network Tom Gardiner - https://twitter.com/tom_gardiner95 Junior Doctor, Member of the Fabian Society executive committee and trustee at 180 Charity Resources:
This event was recorded on Monday 22nd June. To all our female listeners: we want you in our podcast, so if you’re passionate about a topic just get in touch with us at podcast@youngfabians.org.uk. We want to hear from you. Enjoy! Follow us on social media to find out more: https://www.facebook.com/PodcastYF The intro music is by ‘One in a Googolplex' and used under Creative Commons. Find out more about them here: https://oneinagoogolplex.bandcamp.com/ https://www.laboureuropeanfuture.org/UserFiles/File/Lessons_for_Labour_150620.pdf | |||
| 02 Jul 2020 | Policing in the UK + ‘Defund the Police' | 00:55:57 | |
This week, and in keeping with the conversations we’ve been having about racial inequalities in the UK, we look into policing and law enforcement. We do an overview of the history and structure of police departments in England, Scotland and Wales, and delve into inequalities in crime, in the police force, and how these impact and are impacted by a host of other socioeconomic factors. We also talked through Keir Starmer’s response to the BLM ‘Defund the police’ campaign on BBC Breakfast, and discuss how Labour should be approaching the policing policies in the coming months and years. Speakers: Amarvir Singh - Economist and Vice Chair of the YF Economy and Finance Network Milad Amini - https://twitter.com/miladamini123 Ex-Voluntary Police Officer, Parliamentary Assistant and Secretary of the YF Law Network James Potts - https://twitter.com/JamesPotts GLA Politico and Chair of the YF Devolution and Local Government Network Carolina Saludes - https://twitter.com/CarolinaSaludes Podcast Producer and YF Vice Chair Resources:
This event was recorded on Tuesday 30th June. To all our female listeners: we want you in our podcast, so if you’re passionate about a topic just get in touch with us at podcast@youngfabians.org.uk. We want to hear from you. Enjoy! Follow us on social media to find out more: https://www.facebook.com/PodcastYF The intro music is by ‘One in a Googolplex' and used under Creative Commons. Find out more about them here: | |||
| 09 Jul 2020 | Lord Triesman + the future of the Labour Party | 01:08:18 | |
In an event put together by the BAME advocacy group, Henry Mendoza interviewed Lord Triesman in April about the state of the Labour Party, where it should go, and his views on Keir Starmer as leader (so far). Speakers: Lord Triesman - Former General Secretary of the Labour Party Henry Mendoza (interviewer) - Co-Chair of the BAME Advocacy Group This event was recorded on Tuesday April 21st. To all our female listeners: we want you in our podcast, so if you’re passionate about a topic just get in touch with us at podcast@youngfabians.org.uk. We want to hear from you. Enjoy! Follow us on social media to find out more: https://www.facebook.com/PodcastYF The intro music is by ‘One in a Googolplex' and used under Creative Commons. Find out more about them here: | |||
| 17 Jul 2020 | Female leadership in politics | 01:10:22 | |
This week we are joined by Emily Batchelor and Amy Dwyer, both newly appointed Women’s Officers for the Young Fabians, to discuss female leadership through Covid and beyond. We spoke about how female leaders around the world have had some of the most effective and competent responses to the current pandemic and explore the reasons behind it. We spoke about the importance of gender parity within Parliament and what measures organisations such as 50:50 Parliament are doing to achieve this. We also discussed the need for more female leaders and visual representations of powerful women towards dismantling the obstacles women face when running for office.
Emily Batchelor - YF Women’s Officer https://twitter.com/EmilyJBatch Amy Dwyer - YF North West Womens Officer and Ambassador for 50:50 Parliament https://twitter.com/AmyDwyer23 Carolina Saludes - YF Vice Chair https://twitter.com/CarolinaSaludes Louie Marlow - YF Content Producer https://twitter.com/louiemarlow Resources:
This event was recorded on Thursday 16th July. To all our female listeners: we want you in our podcast, so if you’re passionate about a topic just get in touch with us at podcast@youngfabians.org.uk. We want to hear from you. Enjoy! Follow us on social media to find out more: https://www.facebook.com/PodcastYF The intro music is by ‘One in a Googolplex' and used under Creative Commons. Find out more about them here: https://oneinagoogolplex.bandcamp.com/ | |||
| 30 Jul 2020 | The Future of Higher Education | 01:00:36 | |
This week’s episode is hosted by Higher Education Consultant and fellow Young Fabian, Redha Rubaie, who is joined by Dr Lise Butler, a lecturer in Modern History at City University and Joe Seddon, founder of Zero Gravity and Access Oxbridge. We discussed the future of universities and higher education institutions in light of the pandemic, the difficulties that many are facing and what the government can do to support. We also covered the marketisation of higher education, the challenges of online learning, the notion of 'worthless degrees', university issues around social class and more.
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| 20 Aug 2020 | Being a Young Fabian | 00:43:08 | |
This week we are joined by three of the recent additions to the Young Fabian's committee for a brief chat about what they've been up to in their roles so far and what exciting things they have coming up! | |||
| 31 Aug 2020 | What's happening in Belarus? | 00:57:52 | |
The president of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, is often been referred to as Europe's last dictator. But could this all be about to change? Earlier this month, Belarus held a presidential election which it was announced that Lukashenko, who has ruled the nation undemocratically since 1994, had once again won with a huge majority. From then until now, Belarusians have taken to the streets in their masses through protests, rallies and worker strikes, on an unprecedented scale, calling for Lukashenko's resignation. | |||
| 07 Sep 2020 | Interview with Sophie Linden, London Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime | 00:37:30 | |
Sophie Linden joins us this week to discuss the ins and outs of policing and crime prevention in London, her background in the Home Office and as a Councillor and Deputy Mayor of Hackney and what her job as Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime consists of. | |||
| 18 Sep 2020 | The Rise of Fabianism w/ Adam Allnutt | 00:40:11 | |
Adam Allnutt, Chair of the Young Fabians, joins us this week to talk about the great things that have been achieved over the past year in the Young Fabians as well as some history of the society, the rise of Fabianism and what opportunities the future holds for the Young Fabians in light of the change in Labour Party leadership. | |||
| 02 Oct 2020 | Next Gen Economics | 00:54:28 | |
This week's episode is brought to you by the Young Fabians Economy and Finance Network, featuring the next generation of Labour leaders discussing the next generation of economic policy! | |||
| 09 Oct 2020 | New Zealand Labour Party: Set for a Landslide? | 00:50:13 | |
With just a week to go until New Zealand's general election, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and the Labour Party seem set for a historic victory after a campaign focused on their highly effective response to the Coronavirus pandemic. | |||
| 22 Oct 2020 | Interview w/ Shadow Education Secretary, Kate Green MP | 00:34:42 | |
For the past 10 years, consecutive governments have certainly not made life any easier for young people. From the hike in tuition costs and removal of maintenance grants to the funding cuts for schools and rising class numbers, the list goes on. However, in recent months, the government has been so clearly ineffective and incompetent in their inability to provide the basic support that school children, students and the whole education sector deserves throughout this crisis. | |||
| 30 Oct 2020 | The North-South Divide | 00:37:30 | |
The North of England has been disproportionately affected by the Coronavirus crisis. Having the highest amount of cases and deaths in the country has led to strict lockdown restrictions for months on end, understandably causing tensions in the North to grow. However, last week another sharp blow was delivered by the government to Andy Burnham and the people of Greater Manchester through an insufficient amount of funding to support the area and reverse the damage that Tier 3 will bring to the area. | |||
| 06 Nov 2020 | Black British History and Diversifying the Labour Party w/ Jermain Jackman & Nicki Adeleke | 00:47:20 | |
This year's events have brought many conversations regarding Black issues to the forefront. With the BLM protests sparking discussions about police brutality and racial profiling; Coronavirus exposing the deep, existing inequalities against Black people in the UK; and the first Black History Month debate in Parliament in 5 years, addressing the growing calls to decolonise the school curriculum and make UK education more representative of BAME history. | |||
| 19 Nov 2020 | The War Against the BBC w/ Patrick Barwise | 00:52:15 | |
The BBC is undeniably one of Britains greatest cultural institutions, having produced some of the greatest shows and services of all time. However, having experienced extreme funding cuts within the past 10 years and faced with a government who actively want to dismantle it, it is in peril. Many hostile forces have risen against the BBC, with recent calls to #DefundTheBBC and the claims that it is no longer fit for purpose and cannot rival the new subscriptions giants Netflix or Amazon Prime, many people (overwhelmingly from the right) are calling for an end to the license fee and for the BBC to find other funding avenues. Not to mention the huge debate around the supposed impartiality of the BBC, with attacks from the right claiming it is too left-wing, liberal and woke - to some on the left calling it a mouthpiece for the establishment. 'The War Against the BBC' looks into many of the threats the BBC is facing, it debunks common myths and attacks against the BBC, the dangers of introducing advertising or a subscription-based service to the BBC and makes the case on so many fronts for why it’s so important for us to protect the BBC and the license fee. I spoke to Patrick Barwise earlier this week for a discussion about his book and all of these different aspects! | |||
| 26 Nov 2020 | Ending Gender-based Violence & the Domestic Abuse Bill | 00:33:44 | |
This week's episode is in honour of International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on 25th November, which marks the beginning of the United Nations' '16 Days of Activism' campaign against gender-based violence. | |||
| 03 Dec 2020 | Can Scotland Afford Independence? | 00:42:55 | |
In this week's episode, I am joined by members of The Young Scottish Fabians and The Young Fabians Economy and Finance Network for the ins and outs of some of the economic arguments around Scottish independence, discussing the economic dangers that an independent Scotland would face. | |||
| 08 Jan 2021 | Have Labour Left Behind the Heartlands? | 00:57:56 | |
In the first podcast of 2021, we kickstart the Economy & Finance Network’s pamphlet campaign on the Economic lens to reclaiming the Heartlands: 100 years since Labour's first government. Sign up to our new newsletter! http://eepurl.com/heI28X
Alex Mitchell – Social Secretary of the Yorkshire and the Humberside Network https://twitter.com/AlMitchell89 Grahame Anderson – Chair of the North East Network https://twitter.com/GrahameAnders Marie Hill – Secretary of the West Midlands Network https://twitter.com/Marie__hill Matthew Suddart – Chair of the North West Network https://twitter.com/Matt_Suddart
If you want to contribute to this pamphlet do not hesitate to contact the Economy & Finance Network at economynetwork@youngfabians.org.uk Follow us on social media: | |||
| 15 Jan 2021 | Meet the Exec! | 00:55:25 | |
This week we are joined by members of our new Executive Committee to introduce themselves to Young Fabians members and beyond, discussing their big plans for the year ahead as well as some very exciting projects and many ways which you can get involved!
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| 22 Jan 2021 | Covid-19 Vaccines + the importance of global co-operation | 00:48:54 | |
In this week's episode, we discuss the importance of an equitable, global vaccination strategy and what the UK and EU's role should be within this effort. Speakers: Nathan Hodson - Chair of the West Midlands Young Fabians & Policy Officer of the Health Network https://twitter.com/NathanHodson Marie Hill – Secretary of the West Midlands Young Fabians and the Environment Network https://twitter.com/Marie__hill Louie Marlow - Content Producer, Young Fabians https://twitter.com/louiemarlow | |||
| 05 Feb 2021 | Reconnecting with the East | 00:33:04 | |
It’s AGM season for our regional groups, with events happening over the coming days to elect committees for Young Fabians groups all around the country. This week on the podcast, we're joined by Tina Bhartwas and Tom Plater from the Young East of England Fabians, ahead of their AGM on 11th February. Get involved in our regional groups: https://bit.ly/3cIHpp2 Speakers: Tina Bhartwas - Chair, Young East of England Fabians https://twitter.com/TinaBhartwas Marie Hill – Secretary of the West Midlands Young Fabians and the Environment Network https://twitter.com/Marie__hill Louie Marlow - Content Producer, Young Fabians https://twitter.com/louiemarlow | |||
| 12 Feb 2021 | Trans Rights and The Labour Party | 00:32:52 | |
To mark LGBT history month, today’s episode is a discussion with some amazing trans activists within the Labour party about trans rights, the importance of Labour committing itself fully to standing up for the rights of trans people and ways we can create a more accepting and welcoming atmosphere within politics, in particular within the Labour Party. Speakers: | |||
| 19 Feb 2021 | Winning Ideas in the West Midlands: Worcester ft. Mike Foster | 00:57:46 | |
This week's episode kicks off our 'Winning Ideas in the West Midlands' series in collaboration with the West Midlands Young Fabians, focusing on different seats in the region which Labour once held and how we can win these areas back in 2024. | |||
| 26 Feb 2021 | Interview with Martin Edobor, Chair of the Fabian Society | 00:41:31 | |
In this week's episode, we had a chat with Martin Edobor, to introduce himself as the new Chair of The Fabian Society to the Young Fabians and beyond. Martin Edobor - Chair of the Fabian Society https://twitter.com/martinedobor Hosted by: Marie Hill – Secretary of the West Midlands Young Fabians and the Environment Network https://twitter.com/Marie__hill Louie Marlow - Content Producer, Young Fabians https://twitter.com/louiemarlow | |||
| 05 Mar 2021 | Labour's Rural Problem | 00:58:00 | |
This week we are joined by Maria Eagle MP, Sally Gimson and George Richmond to discuss the problems facing Labour within rural communities and what must be done to address this to connect with voters in these areas. Our speakers detail the extent of the situation Labour finds itself in today and propose innovative policy ideas around the issues of access, diversity and sustainability, as well as public transport, local Labour party engagement and the importance of building a narrative to challenge the Tories. Maria Eagle MP - Former Shadow DEFRA Secretary, MP for Garston and Halewood https://twitter.com/meaglemp Hosted by: Louie Marlow - Content Producer, Young Fabians https://twitter.com/louiemarlow | |||
| 08 Mar 2021 | Gender Equality in the Curriculum | 00:36:36 | |
For our first episode in our International Women's Day series on the theme #choosetochallenge, we discuss the importance of embedding gender equality in our schools and our education system and ideas for how to achieve this. | |||
| 12 Mar 2021 | Interview with Taiwo Owatemi MP | 00:44:44 | |
In the second instalment of our International Women's Day series, our Women's Officer Nicki Adeleke is joined by Taiwo Owatemi MP for a chat about her experience and journey from being a pharmacist to becoming an MP in 2019. Taiwo also spoke about her time within the Young Fabians, her experience being a woman in politics and much more. | |||
| 15 Mar 2021 | Improving Women’s Rights: Education and the Law | 00:45:54 | |
In the third episode in our International Women's Day series on the theme #choosetochallenge, we are joined by fellow Young Fabians and podcast regulars Emily Batchelor and Amy Dwyer!
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| 19 Mar 2021 | Women in Justice | 00:48:16 | |
In the final episode in our International Women's Day series, we are joined by three women from the Criminal Justice Network committee to talk about their experiences within the justice system, how they got involved, the barriers that women and other marginalised groups face within the field, and the importance of diversity and representation within the justice system.
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| 26 Mar 2021 | Breaking Down the Budget | 01:00:50 | |
This week we're joined by the Economy and Finance Network to discuss Rishi Sunak's Budget which was announced on 3rd March. | |||
| 02 Apr 2021 | Winning Ideas in the West Midlands: Redditch ft. Jacqui Smith | 00:30:06 | |
In the second episode in our Winning Ideas in the West Midlands series, we are joined by none other than former Home Secretary, Labour MP for Redditch from 1997-2010, and co-host of 'For The Many' podcast: the Right Honorable Jacqui Smith! | |||
| 09 Apr 2021 | Scottish Labour: The Road to Holyrood | 00:51:36 | |
With the Scottish Parliament elections fast approaching, we are joined by Albie, Cecily, and John from the Young Scottish Fabians to discuss all things Scottish Labour and what their path to success will look like in Scotland's everchanging political landscape. | |||
| 30 Apr 2021 | Winning Ideas in the West Midlands: Stoke-on-Trent Central ft. Gareth Snell | 00:45:31 | |
In the latest installment of our series focusing on winning back heartlands within the West Midlands, we travel (virtually) up to Stoke-on-Trent to speak with Gareth Snell, the former Labour MP for the constituency from 2017-2019! | |||
| 18 Jun 2021 | Thom Brooks Interview | 00:53:38 | |
After a long hiatus... WE ARE BACK! | |||
| 25 Jun 2021 | Historic Labour GAIN in Earlsdon ft. Cllr Anthony Tucker | 00:24:30 | |
Last month's local elections left much to be desired for many Labour Party members, particularly those in the West Midlands. From many Labour Councillors across the region losing their seats to Liam Byrne's unfortunate loss in the Mayoral race - it's hard to imagine much to feel hopeful about. However, over in Earlsdon, a leafy ward in the suburbs of Coventry, Anthony Tucker gained a council seat from the Conservatives to complete a set of three Labour councillors for the ward; an historic first for Earlsdon! | |||
| 15 Oct 2021 | Judicial Review with George Peretz QC | 00:39:13 | |
In this week's episode, we are joined by George Peretz QC to talk all about judicial review; What is it? Why does it matter? And why should we be concerned about the Conservative Government's attempt to reform it? | |||
| 16 Nov 2021 | Towards a 21st Century Curriculum | 00:50:19 | |
This week's episode is all about the upcoming Education Network pamphlet, titled 'Towards a 21st Century Curriculum'. I was joined by Amy Dwyer, chair of the network and co-ordinator of the pamphlet, who gave us a bit of background behind the project; how it came about and what its aims are, as well as discussing her own piece for the pamphlet on climate crisis education. | |||