201 episodes

Debated is a British politics podcast where Will Barber Taylor speaks to guests from across the political spectrum on the issues of the day
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    • 4.0 • 8 Ratings

Debated is a British politics podcast where Will Barber Taylor speaks to guests from across the political spectrum on the issues of the day
Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    Quiet Enjoyment w/ Wes Kussmaul

    Quiet Enjoyment w/ Wes Kussmaul

    In this episode of the podcast Will speaks to Wes Kussmaul about his book Quiet Enjoyment, the founding of his company Delphi, AI and its influence on the world around us, PKIs and internet security and the media's perception of technology.
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    • 29 min
    1922 Committee w/ Lord Norton

    1922 Committee w/ Lord Norton

    In this episode of the podcast Will is joined by Philip Norton, Lord Norton of Louth, to discuss his recently published book on the 1922 Committee - The 1922 Committee: Power Behind The Scenes. They discuss how the committee was formed, its influence on the Conservative Party, the importance of its Chairman and Executive, the relationship it had with David Cameron and Margaret Thatcher and what the future holds for it.
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    • 47 min
    A Century of Labour w/ Jon Cruddas MP

    A Century of Labour w/ Jon Cruddas MP

    In this episode of the podcast Will is joined by Jon Cruddas, the Labour MP for Dagenham and Rainham and the author of A Century of Labour. They discuss the Labour Party's relationship to Ramsay MacDonald, Labour in the 1950s and 60s and the USSR, Keir Starmer's place in the ideological traditions of the Labour Party, the Attlee government's agenda and the mythologising of political figures.
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    • 51 min
    Labour Takes Power w/ Denis MacShane

    Labour Takes Power w/ Denis MacShane

    In this episode of the podcast Will speaks to Denis MacShane, former Labour MP for Rotherham from 1994 - 2012 and Minister of State for Europe from 2002 to 2005 about his recently published diaries Labour Takes Power: The Denis MacShane Diaries 1997 - 2001. They discuss Denis' time working with Robin Cook, the preparedness of new Labour ministers at the start of the 97 Parliament, Milosevic and Kosovo, Labour and the trade union movement and the impact of William Hague's time as leader of the Conservative Party.
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    • 39 min
    Pupil Referral Units w/ George Baldock

    Pupil Referral Units w/ George Baldock

    In this episode of the podcast, Will is joined by George Baldock, a student at the University of Cambridge and a candidate to become Young Labour's next Disability Officer, to discuss Pupil Referral Units, how they are perceived by the public and press, funding for SEND students, funding in education, what policies he would like to see in Labour's next manifesto and the recent debate over Labour's teeth brushing policy for primary school children.
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    • 26 min
    Attlee: A Life In Politics w/ Nick Thomas-Symonds MP

    Attlee: A Life In Politics w/ Nick Thomas-Symonds MP

    In this episode of the podcast Will is joined by Nick Thomas Symonds, Labour MP for Torfaen, Shadow Minister without Portfolio and author of Attlee: A Life In Politics, a new edition of which was recently published. They discuss Attlee's early life, his involvement with the Stepney Boy's Club, his service in World War I, his time as Mayor of Stepney and PPS to Ramsay MacDonald, his leadership of Labour and his time as a reforming Prime Minister.
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    • 51 min

Customer Reviews

4.0 out of 5
8 Ratings

8 Ratings

HarryCorb ,

One of the best podcasts out there

Fantastic, lively and informative. One of my favourite podcasts to listen to.

The Campion5 ,

Engaging, invigorating and enjoyable

I really enjoyed listening to this interesting and engaging first episode of Debated. I hope you guys make more because it is really different to any other political podcast I've ever listened to!

kat_cary ,

When do they Debate?

This is like listening to an political science undergrad reading their papers aloud. There is no debate, and it is over-structured. It’s a shame.

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