Olivia Blake MP: Hope and activism
Season 1, Episode 4
“If we're not kind to each other, what's the point of hope?"
Jessie and Tilly chat with Olivia Blake MP about finding hope in politics and becoming an MP, the climate crisis, little wins, global finance — and dogs. Olivia is the Labour MP for Sheffield, Hallam, and has been an MP since December 2019. She currently undertakes the role of Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Net Zero.
Olivia is the Labour MP for Sheffield Hallam and the Shadow Minister for Climate Change and Net Zero. She has been a vocal advocate for robust action on the climate and nature crises through a radical Green New Deal.
She is the Chair of the All-Party Group on Special Educational Needs and Disabilities and works with local and national campaigners to push for change on issues including housing, LGBTQ+ rights, refugees and asylum seekers and miscarriage support.
Olivia’s Hope In A Hurry
Hopeful Read:
Hope In The Dark by Rebecca Solnit
Hopeful Listens:
Podcast: Manchester Green New Deal
Hopeful Watch:
Knock Down The House on Netflix
Hopeful Anthem:
Talkin’ Bout A Revolution — Tracy Chapman
You can follow Olivia on Instagram and Twitter.
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Informations
- Émission
- Publiée4 juin 2022 à 14:13 UTC
- Durée1 h
- Saison1
- Épisode4
- ClassificationTous publics