How should the last few days have played out for Theresa May? Can you remember exactly who has resigned? What does it all mean for Trump’s visit? And does the relative success of the England football team actually have a wider cultural impact on the country? Conor Pope and Sam Bright discuss a quiet week. Further reading: * Chris Leslie says this week has merely seen the deckchairs rearranged on HMS Brexit * The Women’s March sends a message to world leaders everywhere that women will not back d...
Jul 13, 2018•13 min
Following a dramatic day of resignations from the Tory frontbench, Alison McGovern joins Sam Bright and Stephanie Lloyd to discuss the fall out and what this means for Brexit. Further reading: * Sign up to the LabourSay.EU campaign * Chris Leslie MP on why today shows we need a People’s Vote Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 10, 2018•21 min
Richard Angell and Stephanie Lloyd reflect on their different experiences of attending Pride marches all over the country ahead of London Pride this weekend, as well as discussing the issues from this week’s show. Hosted by Conor Pope Further reading: * We cannot be complacent in the campaign for LGBT rights, writes Richard Angell * Progress Pride reception celebrates England win Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jul 06, 2018•18 min
Is pride a parade or a protest? What is PrEP, and what is the prejudice around it? Richard Angell and Katie Curtis talk to Peter Kyle MP, patron of LGBT Labour, and Greg Owen, founder of founder of IwantPrEPnow.co.uk and part of a recent BBC documentary about the availability of HIV drugs on the NHS. Future reading / viewing: * Trans Rights: The next frontier for equality – Progressive Britain talks to Heather Peto * The People vs The NHS: Who Gets the Drugs? Greg Owen’s BBC documentary on PrEP ...
Jul 03, 2018•55 min
Conor Pope and Sam Bright look ahead to the 70th anniversary of the NHS, discuss why the health service is so important to British identity, and whether the sunshine makes people more politically active. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 29, 2018•10 min
The NHS celebrates its 70th anniversary next week. How has it changed, what has stayed the same, and what challenges does the service face for the next 70 years? Conor Pope, Richard Angell and Alison McGovern discuss that with Karin Smyth, a former NHS manager and MP for Bristol South. Further reading: * Karin Smyth writes that social class persists as a key determinant for life expectancy and good health * Mental health services should be top of the government’s agenda, writes Kirsten Kurt-Elli...
Jun 26, 2018•40 min
Why care means so much more than policy, when meaningful votes are not meaningful votes, when rebels are not rebellious, and supporting LabourSay.EU to give members a voice on Brexit. Conor Pope and Richard Angell discuss the week in British politics. Further reading: * Sign up to support LabourSay.EU here Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 22, 2018•14 min
The idea was missing from the founding of the welfare state, but how do we now build a care system fit for the 21st century? Alex Smith, founder of the Cares Family, and Mary Wimbury, chief executive of Care Forum Wales, join Richard Angell and Alison McGovern to discuss the future of care services. Further reading: * Alex Smith essay: What does it take to improve a place? * TUC’s Matt Dykes says a fundamental rethink is needed on social care * Passing up the chance to beat the Tories on Brexit ...
Jun 19, 2018•41 min
Parliament’s big Brexit votes: what do they all mean? Conor Pope and Richard Angell look at the legislative repercussions versus the political repercussions, and discuss whether the lack of a Tory rebellion means single market membership is dead in the water. Further reading: *Sign up to the campaign to give Labour members a say on Brexit at LabourSay.EU * Progress editorial: How we pick apart the hard Brexit coalition Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 15, 2018•13 min
How big is this week in parliament? Bridget Phillipson joins Conor Pope, Alison McGovern and Richard Angell to chat about Brexit. In part one, they discuss the Tories' lack of trade plans, and how a Trump-Trudeau tariff war affects Theresa May. In part two, they focus on the EU Withdrawal bill, how the whips will act, and what all the amendments mean. Further reading: * Progress editorial: The truth about trade * Brexit will damage our ability to help poor nations, writes Alison McGovern * Kicki...
Jun 12, 2018•32 min
Barack Obama won re-election in 2012 on a message of hope – so how do we cultivate progressive messages for conservatives? Conor Pope, Stephanie Lloyd and Sam Bright discuss after chatting with Amelia Showalter, the Obama campaign's head of digital analytics, this week. We also find out what Progressive Britain listeners think of online voting. Further reading: * How we won the US 2012 election – Sam Bright speaks to Amelia Showalter Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Jun 08, 2018•15 min
Can new technology be harnessed to get more people involved in politics and our democratic process? And has the internet dragged political debate into the gutter? Conor Pope, Stephanie Lloyd and Sam Bright speak to Webroots Democracy's Areeq Chowdhury about how opening up our political system and regulating the online platforms could be the way forward. Further listening: * Progressive Britain LIVE: Alison McGovern and Wes Streeting debate the whether new technology is progressive * Big tech: Ra...
Jun 05, 2018•38 min
Conor Pope and Stephanie Lloyd look at populism in the news, Kardashians in the White House and women in the boardrooms. Further reading: * NEC candidates urge Labour to support equal marriage in Northern Ireland Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Jun 01, 2018•13 min
Yascha Mounk speaks to Conor Pope, Alison McGovern and Richard Angell about why the number of democracies in the world is falling – and whether Trump, Brexit and populism spells the end for liberal democracies the world over. Further reading: * Claudia Chwalisz reviews Yascha Mounk’s The People vs Democracy for Progress * How populist uprisings come bring about the end of liberal democracy – Yascha Mounk in the Guardian * Michael Ignatieff on enemies vs adversaries Hosted on Acast. See acast.com...
May 29, 2018•45 min
Richard Angell speaks to activists supporting the Repeal the Eighth campaign in Ireland, and discusses the final days of the vote with Conor Pope and Stephanie Lloyd. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 25, 2018•21 min
Ahead of this week’s referendum in Ireland on whether to repeal the country’s anti-abortion legislation, Conor Pope, Alison McGovern and Stephanie Lloyd talk to writer and activist Niamh Ní Mhaoileoin about the campaign, as well as the effects of using referendums to determine social reform. Further reading: * Niamh Ní Mhaoileoin on why conservative messaging is key to the repeal campaign * Charlotte Norton on the need for reform in Northern Ireland * Estelle Hart on the danger of the ongoing ‘c...
May 22, 2018•40 min
Conor Pope and Richard Angell reflect on Tessa Jowell’s contribution to centre-left politics, and look at Labour’s evolving position on the European Economic Area. Further reading: * Robert Philpot pays tribute to his old boss, Tessa Jowell Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
May 18, 2018•22 min
Could Tory splits over the customs union give progressives the opportunity to set the agenda – and what would that look like? Conor Pope, Alison McGovern and Richard Angell discuss that – as well as the new LabourSay campaign to give members a say on Brexit at conference – with Wolverhampton North East MP Emma Reynolds. Further reading: *Sign up to the campaign to give Labour members a say on Brexit at LabourSay.EU https://www.laboursay.eu/ * ‘She liked people, and they liked her in return’ – Ro...
May 15, 2018•39 min
Want Labour members to have a say on the party’s Brexit policy? Conor Pope and Stephanie Lloyd discuss Progress annual conference 2018 and the launch of the LabourSay campaign. Further reading: * Sign up for the campaign to give Labour members a say on Brexit at LabourSay.EU * The crucible of our hope – Alison McGovern’s opening remarks to Progress annual conference * The new route to power – Alastair Campbell’s keynote speech * Moving Labour forward together again – Wes Streeting’s speech on wh...
May 11, 2018•10 min
John O'Farrell talks to Alison McGovern and Conor Pope about decades of campaigning for the Labour party and his memoirs of being an activist, Things Can Only Get Better and his new book, Things Can Only Get Worse?. Further reading: * Buy Things Can Only Get Worse? here * Sophie Francis-Cansfield reviews Things Can Only Get Worse? for Progress magazine Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 08, 2018•44 min
Election time! Get your first analysis of the results (kind of), as Conor Pope and Richard Angell react to the feedback from the show on trans rights, and look ahead to this weekend’s Progress annual conference – with a special live recording of the podcast. Don’t forget to leave your question for next guest John O’Farrell as an iTunes review. Find out more about the Progress conference here . Missing a mug? Send your name and address to office@progressonline.org.uk to let us know. Hosted on Aca...
May 04, 2018•15 min
Richard Angell and Stephanie Lloyd speak to trans rights activist and Labour NEC candidate Heather Peto about her experiences of discrimination, making the law fairer, and Tom Daley’s Commonwealth comments. * Join LGBT Labour’s Trans Allies Network * UNISON: How to be a good trans ally * Stonewall research on experiences of trans people * Sign the petition for every nation and region to have a representative on Labour’s NEC Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
May 01, 2018•1 hr 6 min
Richard Angell and Sam Bright discuss new power movements, Kanye West’s newfound love for Donald Trump, and the Windrush scandal. Further reading: * Who has new power? Check out the new power compass * Afghanistan: a deportation scandal waiting to happen * Subscribe to our daily roundup email * Buy New Power Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 27, 2018•19 min
Alison McGovern and Richard Angell talk to Jeremy Heimans and Henry Timms about the grassroots, internet-driven movements that are now shaping politics. Further reading: * Buy New Power by Jeremy Heimans and Henry Timms * The New Power website * David Brooks reviews New Power for the New York Times * Sam Bright interviews Obama’s digital chief, Amelia Showalter * Girl Scouts choose transgender girls over $100,000 donation Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 24, 2018•35 min
Richard Angell, Henna Shah and Joe Farnworth respond to listeners’ comments on this week’s podcast about antisemitism. Plus, we discuss the antisemitism debate in Parliament and the underappreciated accomplishments of James Chuter Ede. Further reading: * Jay Stoll on tracing his family’s Holocaust history * Transcript of the Commons debate on antisemitism * Richard Angell explains why antisemitism training should only be offered to those who show remorse * Joan Ryan MP on why we cannot continue ...
Apr 20, 2018•25 min
Actor and spoken word artist Marlon Soloman discusses with Richard Angell and Stephanie Lloyd the nature of Labour's antisemitism predicament, what the new establishment could do about it if they were minded and showing solidarity with Britain’s Jewish community. Further reading: *To see Marlon's show head to prog.rs/pac18pod for your discounted ticket for Progress annual conference * Howard Jacobson the hurt is causes jewish people when they are accused of lying about antisemitism * The Interna...
Apr 17, 2018•56 min
Conor Pope and Richard Angell respond to listener’s comments about Seni’s law, as well as the Good Friday agreement and meeting Mo Mowlam. Further reading: * Sign the petition to support Seni’s law * SDLP leader Colum Eastwood on over a year without government in Northern Ireland * Irish Labour leader Brendan Howlin on how a hard Brexit will damage the border * Peter Hain on the 20th anniversary of the Good Friday agreement * Listen to the special Progressive Britain episode with Jonathan Powell...
Apr 13, 2018•14 min
Steve Reed joins Conor Pope, Richard Angell and Henna Shah to discuss why he is pushing for a change in the law around the use of force in mental health services, as well as the upcoming local elections. Further reading: * Sign the petition to support Seni’s law * Rory Weal on why Seni’s law is so important * Six progressive wins we can achieve in 2018 Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information....
Apr 10, 2018•31 min
Conor Pope, Stephanie Lloyd and Sam Bright discuss fully automated luxury social democracy, universal basic income and going to Mars. Includes 2008’s best indie cultural references. Further reading: * Liam Byrne on democratising the ‘fourth industrial revolution’ * Chris Yiu on embracing automation * Hannah Miller on what artificial intelligence has to offer the battle against inequality * James Bloodworth on how low-paid workers are being exploited by new technology Hosted on Acast. See acast.c...
Apr 06, 2018•12 min
Innovation in automation and AI is opening up a world of possibilities for new ways of tackling inequality – especially in filling infrastructure gaps in developing countries. Hannah Miller explains to Conor Pope, Richard Angell and Sam Bright what potential is already being realised. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Apr 03, 2018•30 min
