In a special St George’s Day edition, Hilary and Sebastian are joined by Professor Peter Ramsay, Professor of Law at the London School of Economics and Political Science.We discuss the meaning of the nation. Why have our political classes embraced a global approach to everything, preferring Davos to Westminster? Do ordinary citizens by contrast still value the concept of a sovereign nation state? Is the debate on a Great Repeal Act useful? Can we reclaim the nation in a way that revives a true democratic spirit?In Culture Club, lest anyone think the episode is too England-centric, Peter talks about new folk music including Scotland’s Ryan Young.Get in touch:[email protected]@sdp.org.uk

Recommendations:The Northern Star blog: https://thenorthernstar.online/Taking Control: Sovereignty and Democracy After Brexit : https://amzn.eu/d/897CVkmForthcoming book: The National Interest: Politics After Globalization: Philip Cunliffe: https://www.politybooks.com/bookdetail?book_slug=the-national-interest-politics-after-globalization–9781509561100The Rise and Fall of the British Nation: A Twentieth-Century History: David Edgerton: https://amzn.eu/d/fMsUdxTRyan YoungThe Bird’s Nest/’S Iomadh Run A’Chunnaic Mi: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Xk8zy9kpVc0Spiro:The City and the Stars: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=e2V0z5Ke24E