In this episode, Torrin Wilkins speaks to the Leader of the Liberal Democrats in the House of Lords and Member of the House of Lords Newby. Lord Newby previously served as the National Secretary of the SDP.

Their discussion covered the history of the SDP, what caused the initial successes, and how it has impacted politics today.

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In this episode, Will Barber-Taylor speaks to former Member of Parliament and former Liberal Democrat front bench Spokesperson Stephen Lloyd. Stephen was the Member of Parliament for Eastbourne from 2010 to 2015 and from 2017 to 2019. His front bench roles included Liberal Democrat spokesperson for Northern Ireland, the DWP, and, in the coalition government, as PPS to the Environment Secretary.

Their discussion covered why he is a centrist, the impact of Brexit, and how we can tackle loneliness after the pandemic.

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In this episode, Will Barber–Taylor speaks to former Member of Parliament and former Liberal Democrat front bench Spokesperson Stephen Lloyd. Stephen was the Member of Parliament for Eastbourne from 2010 to 2015 and from 2017 to 2019. His front bench roles included Liberal Democrat spokesperson for Northern Ireland, the DWP, and in the coalition government, as PPS to the Environment Secretary. 

Their discussion covered why he is a centrist, the impact of Brexit, and how we can tackle loneliness after the pandemic.

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In this episode, Will Barber-Taylor speaks to former Welsh First Minister, Lord Jones, and Glyndwr Cennydd Jones.

Their discussion covered the future of devolution within the UK and whether the UK needs a written constitution.

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In this episode, Torrin Wilkins speaks to Tracey Crouch, the MP for Chatham and Aylesford. She was Minister for Sport, Civil Society, and Loneliness between 2017 and 2018. Tracey also chaired the independent Fan-Led Review of Football Governance.

They spoke about football governance, fixed odds betting terminals, and the recent local elections.

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In this episode, Will Barber-Taylor speaks to Will Travers, who is the president of the Born Free Foundation, Born Free USA, and the Species Survival Network.

Their discussion covered rewilding, how we can protect animals, and the work being done by the Born Free Foundation.

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In this episode, Torrin Wilkins speaks to former Member of Parliament and Member of the House of Lords, Lord Taverne. Lord Taverne was also the founder and leader of the Democratic Labour Party and helped to create the Institute for Fiscal Studies.

Their discussion covered the history of the SDP, the formation of the Democratic Labour Party, our relationship with the EU, and his role in the formation of the Institute for Fiscal Studies.

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In this episode, Torrin Wilkins speaks to the Chair of Comprehensive Future and postdoctoral research fellow Dr Nuala Burgess. She is currently at the Kings College London School of Education, Communication and Society.

Their discussion covered selection at the age of ten, the main party positions on grammar schools, and how those who want a comprehensive future can win the argument.

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In this episode, Torrin Wilkins speaks to journalist and author Mattha Busby. Mattha previously wrote ‘Should All Drugs Be Legalised?’ and has written for The Guardian, Vice, and The Times.

Their discussion covered his new book, the drug laws we use within the UK, and whether they require reform.

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In this episode, Torrin Wilkins speaks to lawyer, writer, and broadcaster Chris Daw KC. Chris wrote the book “Justice on Trial: Radical Solutions for a System at Breaking Point” and co-presented the TV series “Crime – Are We Tough Enough?”.

Their discussion covered our prison system in the UK, the Norwegian prison system, and reforming our drug laws.

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