The team discuss Keir Starmer's economic vision, Matt Hancock's unlawful act, the disgrace of flammable cladding and whether vaccines should be mandatory. In the second half we talk emotion in politics, our political inspiration and for some reason, Harry and Megan and whether the Royal Family should have sponsor logos.

Kristin tells us of her views on socialism and compares the systems in the UK and Sweden.

We talk to Kate about Orgreave Truth & justice Campaign

Prepared by The Democracy Collaborative and Trademark Belfast. Written by Joe Guinan and Seán Byers. Read by Tina McKay. https://democracycollaborative.org/COVID-Climate-Capitalist-Crises

We speak to Neil about socialism on a real world context, in run down town and city centres, and the power of collaboration.

We speak to Neve about Acorn.

Vonni speaks movingly about her growing up as a lesbian while being demonised by Thatcher's government and section 28. She also tells us about the importance of solidarity with trans people and why there need not be a conflict between safe spaces for all women and trans rights.

Paul tells us about understanding socialism, how it needs to be bottom up, and how important eduction is. We also learn more about the Political Education Project.

Fiona speaks about the reality of life for many people, including harrowing tales of child poverty in the sixth biggest economy in the world, in North West Durham, UK.

Rochelle takes us through what is coming up across our platform in February