The Liberal in the room

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A liberal takes on major questions and issues in British politics. Episodes: Every Wednesday Season: 3

  1. 09/21/2025

    Why am I a liberal?

    I discuss some of the main reasons I am a liberal and not a social democrat or conservative.

    10 min

  2. 09/11/2025

    What is the role of the private sector in public services?

    I take a look at the varied roles private companies have and can take in public services and infrastructure. BMA Report: bma-nhs-outsourcing-report-september-2024.pdfGovia Thameslink Profits:application-pdfNetwork Rail Profits:Network Rail Limited Annual report and accounts 2024Government Funding:Rail industry finance (UK) – April 2023 to March 2024Passenger company subsidies:dft-tocs-operational-payment-emergency-agreements-nrcs-20-24.ods

    17 min

  3. 09/03/2025

    What is the point of the lib dems?

    I discuss the impact the liberal democrats actually have on policy and governance in the UK. Sources: Achievements of the LibDems in coalition 2010-2015General Election 2010: how the coalition deal will affect our personal financesDid the Lib Dems quadruple renewable energy? – Full FactLiberal Democrat achievements in coalition government

    19 min
  4. The Great Lie of Reform UK

    09/02/2025

    The Great Lie of Reform UK

    I tackle the purported issue of migration pushed by the far-right, and how reform's solutions are a shameful bid to destroy democracy from within. Credits: Farage and Yusuf speeches Sarah Ponchin on police: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/ce8z9dlypg8o?app-referrer=search Number of judicial reviews and outcomes: https://www.gov.uk/government/statistics/civil-justice-statistics-quarterly-october-to-december-2024/judicial-review-data-visualisation-tool

    25 min

  5. 08/27/2025

    Why does the far-right kill democracy?

    I discuss how the far right pose a challenge to democracy, their fundamental incompatibility and the issues a weak democracy poses to good governance. Credits: Audio from Trump on voting one more time: https://youtube.com/shorts/4X6t6FSZakQ?si=U82jRsRB8GvkzDHM Trump talking about Texas redistricting: https://www.washingtonpost.com/video/politics/trump-wants-5-new-house-seats-in-texas/2025/07/15/b2716db4-348d-4e98-b6d6-36ef8937019d_video.html?msockid=e1ee818481c211f08ee164b84ae7c304 Orban's victory speech: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=4sccnFYf8Fo

    24 min

  6. Season 3 Trailer

    Season 3 Trailer

    Once a week uploads about Key issues in contemporary politics and bonus ones on major political events are on the way!

    26 sec

  7. 09/09/2024

    General Election Round-Up

    We're back for season 2! Enjoy this round up of the General Election

    21 min

  8. 02/02/2024

    Crash Course: Scottish Politics

    A quickish intro to scottish politics

    18 min
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