Free Spirits

2021/04/20

Andrew Allison in conversation with Mike Graham

Andrew Allison, Head of Campaigns, chatted to Mike Graham of talkRADIO about the life of Prince Philip, the opening of hospitality, cancel culture and the media.
2021/04/01

Andrew Allison in conversation with Lee Anderson MP

Andrew Allison, Head of Campaigns at The Freedom Association, talked with Lee Anderson, Conservative MP for Ashford about the former red wall seats, free speech, cancel culture, and even about having a vegan pint of beer!
2021/03/26

Was it right to suspend a teacher for showing pupils cartoon images of the Prophet Mohammed?

Andrew Allison, Head of Campaigns, and Dr Paul Stott, from the Henry Jackson Society discuss the disturbing case of a Religious Studies teacher from Batley Grammar School who has been suspended from his job for showing his pupils cartoon images of the Prophet Mohammed. The teacher, his partner and children are now receiving 24-hour police protection in a safe house. What does this say about everyone's right to free speech in the UK today?
2021/03/24

Andrew Allison and Chris Green MP talk lockdowns and why it is important we get our freedoms back

Andrew Allison, Head of Campaigns, chatted with Chris Green, Conservative MP for Bolton West, about the renewal of the Coronavirus Act and how & why we need to get our freedoms back. Are you a member of The Freedom Association? Become one today! Standard membership costs £30 a year. Seniors - £20 a year. Students (under 25s only) - £5 a year. https://www.tfa.net/become_a_member
2021/03/04

The free press and the BBC. Andrew Allison and David Stephenson of the Sunday Express discuss the future of both

Andrew Allison, Head of Campaigns for The Freedom Association chatted with David Stephenson, TV Editor of the Sunday Express. They explored what the future will look like for the print media in the UK and the BBC. Does the TV licence fee have a future? Will the BBC have to explore alternative funding models? Spoiler alert: the answers to the last two questions are no and yes respectively! Click on the following link to become a member of The Freedom Association: https://www.tfa.net/become_a_member Click on the following link to make a donation to help our work: https://www.tfa.net/donate
2021/02/18

Andrew Allison in conversation with Philip Davies MP - Lockdown restrictions must end

Andrew Allison, Head of Campaigns for The Freedom Association, chatted to Philip Davies MP. Philip is the Conservative MP for Shipley and serves on The Freedom Association's Council and Management Committee. They talked about the damaging lockdown restrictions and how the Government should end them, not only for the sake of the economy, but for people's health and wellbeing in general.
2021/02/04

Andrew Allison in conversation with Brendan Chilton

Andrew Allison, Head of Campaigns for The Freedom Association, chatted with Brendan Chilton, formerly of Labour Leave who now leads the Independent Business Network. They talked about Captain Sir Tom Moore; lockdowns, and Labour's response to them; Labour and patriotism; US Politics; and Brexit.
2020/09/02

Andrew Allison in conversation with Emily Barley

Andrew Allison, Head of Campaigns for The Freedom Association talks to Emily Barley, Chairman of Conservatives for Liberty. This was recorded on 13th July 2020.
2020/06/17

In conversation with Simon Richards

Simon Richards, Chief Executive of The Freedom Association, talks to Andrew Allison about the history of the association, the Grunwick dispute, 'Better Off Out', the EU referendum, and free speech.
2020/04/23

In conversation with Brian Monteith

Andrew Allison, Head of Campaigns, talks to Brian Monteith, a former MSP and MEP about Scottish politics, the EU, and the nanny state.
2020/04/08

Shadow Cabinet Review

Andrew Allison, Head of Campaigns at The Freedom Association, chats with Brendan Chilton, General Secretary of Labour Leave, about Sir Keir Starmer's new look Shadow Cabinet.
2020/03/31

In conversation with Brendan Chilton - 31st March 2020

Andrew Allison, Head of Campaigns at The Freedom Association, chatted with Brendan Chilton, General Secretary of Labour Leave, about the future of the Labour Party and about the current restrictions being enforced because of COVID-19.
2020/03/24

Lockdown

Andrew Allison, Head of Campaigns, and Simon Richards, Chief Executive of The Freedom Association, discuss Boris's address to the nation.
2020/03/09

In conversation with Ben Houchen - Monday 9th March 2020

Andrew Allison interviewed Ben Houchen, the Mayor of Tees Valley, and discussed a wide range of issues affecting people in the North East of England. Ben highlights why a Tees Freeport will bring more economic prosperity, and tells Andrew about his innovative solution to revolutionise bus travel in his patch. Using free markets and new technology, you can bring prosperity to a region that has clearly demonstrated through the ballot box that it wants much more.
2020/02/25

In conversation with Philip Davies MP - Monday 24th February 2020

Andrew Allison, Head of Campaigns at The Freedom Association, discusses free speech, leaving the EU, HS2, and more with Philip Davies, the Conservative MP for Shipley.
2020/02/14

Free Spirits - Andrew Allison's thoughts on four of the big political stories of the week

Andrew Allison, Head of Campaigns at The Freedom Association, takes a look at HS2, the Government's proposed regulation of the Internet, electric cars, and the ministerial reshuffle.
2020/02/04

In coversation with Martin Durkin

Andrew Allison, Head of Campaigns at The Freedom Association, discusses 'Brexit: The Movie', woke politics, and what Boris Johnson needs to do to hold on to the seats he's won in the north of England, with TV and film director, Martin Durkin.