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Rock & Roll Politics with Steve Richards Rock & Roll Politics
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Based on his live one-man show Rock & Roll Politics, the broadcaster and author Steve Richards takes a twice-weekly behind the scenes tour of UK politics and the media that shapes the way we view the epic political dramas. The future is ridiculously unpredictable and the past is so easy to misread. Subscribe to your weekly guide through seismic times.
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Nick Thomas Symonds on Clem Attlee, Keir Starmer and Brexit
Steve Richards speaks to the Labour shadow cabinet member and historian Nick Thomas Symonds.
Nick has revised his biography of the former Prime Minister Clement Attlee and included an introduction from Keir Starmer, but can Starmer emulate Attlee?
Nick also has responsibility for negotiating a 'better Brexit', Steve asks him how can this be achieved?
Support Rock N Roll Politics on Patreon and get exclusive benefits including bonus episodes and much more:
https://www.patreon.com/RockNRollPolitics
Rock N Roll Politics is live at Kings Place on October 23rd. Tickets here:
https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/words/rock-n-roll-politics-10/
Steve Richards' book 'Turning Points' is available here:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Turning-Points-Crisis-Change-Britain/dp/1035015358/ref=sr_1_3?qid=1695642519&refinements=p_27%3ASteve+Richards&s=books&sr=1-3
Nick Thomas Symonds' book Attlee: A Life in Politics will be available later this month:
https://www.amazon.co.uk/Attlee-Life-Politics-Nicklaus-Thomas-Symonds-dp-0755636139/dp/0755636139/ref=dp_ob_title_bk
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**SUBSCRIBER SPECIAL** New Series: Political Rivalries Episode 1. Gladstone vs. Disraeli
The rivalry between former Prime Ministers William Gladstone and Benjamin Disraeli was so intense that it has been the theme of many books. They were wildly contrasting personalities and found themselves on the opposite sides of all the key issues of the mid to late 19th century, from free trade and electoral reform to the UK's foreign policy.
In this special edition exclusively for subscribers, Steve considers whether the tensions between Disraeli and Gladstone were inevitable given the highly charged divisions across politics.
Was Disraeli an early model for Boris Johnson? Was Gladstone quite so different as he appeared to be given that both were keen on social and constitutional reform?
Rock N Roll Politics is live at Kings Place on October 23rd.
Expect high political drama: https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/words/rock-n-roll-politics-10/
Steve’s latest book Turning Points: Crisis and Change in Modern Britain From 1945 to Truss is now available: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Turning-Points-Crisis-Change-Britain/dp/1035015358/ref=sr_1_2?crid=QRFD2ZSG4CJG&keywords=steve+richards+books&qid=1694439462&sprefix=steve+r%2Caps%2C112&sr=8-2
The New European sponsors Rock & Roll Politics - to get full access to the site for just £1 per week PLUS a £25 voucher to spend in their online store, visit www.theneweuropean.co.uk/rock -
Is the UK On The Edge of An Historic Turning Point?
The tidal waves move away from Thatcherite orthodoxies as the next election moves into view and the consequences of austerity economics and privatised monopolies are playing out.
Steve Richards asks; will the UK turn if Labour wins?
Support Rock N Roll Politics on Patreon and get exclusive benefits including bonus episodes and much more:
https://www.patreon.com/RockNRollPolitics
Rock N Roll Politics is live at Kings Place on October 23rd.
Expect high political drama: https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/words/rock-n-roll-politics-10/
Steve’s latest book Turning Points: Crisis and Change in Modern Britain From 1945 to Truss is now available: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Turning-Points-Crisis-Change-Britain/dp/1035015358/ref=sr_1_2?crid=QRFD2ZSG4CJG&keywords=steve+richards+books&qid=1694439462&sprefix=steve+r%2Caps%2C112&sr=8-2
The New European sponsors Rock & Roll Politics - to get full access to the site for just £1 per week PLUS a £25 voucher to spend in their online store, visit www.theneweuropean.co.uk/rock
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Is the UK On The Edge of An Historic Turning Point?
The tidal waves move away from Thatcherite orthodoxies as the next election moves into view and the consequences of austerity economics and privatised monopolies are playing out.
Steve Richards asks; will the UK turn if Labour wins?
Rock N Roll Politics is live at Kings Place on October 23rd.
Expect high political drama: https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/words/rock-n-roll-politics-10/
Steve’s latest book Turning Points: Crisis and Change in Modern Britain From 1945 to Truss is now available: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Turning-Points-Crisis-Change-Britain/dp/1035015358/ref=sr_1_2?crid=QRFD2ZSG4CJG&keywords=steve+richards+books&qid=1694439462&sprefix=steve+r%2Caps%2C112&sr=8-2
The New European sponsors Rock & Roll Politics - to get full access to the site for just £1 per week PLUS a £25 voucher to spend in their online store, visit www.theneweuropean.co.uk/rock -
Has The UK got a foreign policy? If so, what is it?
As the UK is excluded from the latest US/EU initiative, Steve Richards asks what is its role in the world? The same question was asked during the Suez crisis in 1956 and during the rows over Brexit.
When the UK reaches crucial turning points does it turn, or do the key questions remain unresolved?
Support Rock N Roll Politics on Patreon and get exclusive benefits including bonus episodes and much more:
https://www.patreon.com/RockNRollPolitics
At the start of a new political year Rock N Roll Politics is live at Kings Place this Wednesday. Tickets here: https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/words/rock-n-roll-politics-9/
Steve’s latest book Turning Points: Crisis and Change in Modern Britain From 1945 to Truss is now available for pre-order: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Turning-Points-Crisis-Change-Britain/dp/1035015358/ref=sr_1_2?crid=QRFD2ZSG4CJG&keywords=steve+richards+books&qid=1694439462&sprefix=steve+r%2Caps%2C112&sr=8-2
The New European sponsors Rock & Roll Politics - to get full access to the site for just £1 per week PLUS a £25 voucher to spend in their online store, visit www.theneweuropean.co.uk/rock
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When governments fall - plus Starmer's pre-election reshuffle
Today; the closure of schools because of unsafe buildings is emblematic of a country where nothing seems to work. Nothing happens by chance and Rishi Sunak's fiscal conservatism – echoing the early austerity years – has consequences.
Plus Steve Richards considers Keir Starmer's reshuffle. Believe it or not the policies will matter more than the personalities.
Support Rock N Roll Politics on Patreon and get exclusive benefits including bonus episodes and much more:
https://www.patreon.com/RockNRollPolitics
At the start of a new political year Rock N Roll Politics is live at Kings Place on September 13th. Tickets here: https://www.kingsplace.co.uk/whats-on/words/rock-n-roll-politics-9/
The New European sponsors Rock & Roll Politics - to get full access to the site for just £1 per week PLUS a £25 voucher to spend in their online store, visit www.theneweuropean.co.uk/rock
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Customer Reviews
Boring propaganda
Apologist for modern history’s worst politicians. Hilarious title