<p>As the Democratic primaries and the Labour leadership contest get underway, we explore the histories of the two major left-wing parties in the United States and United Kingdom. Where did they come from? Who is their base? What have been their standout achievements? What does the future look like for the Democrats and UK Labour?</p>

As the Democratic primaries and the Labour leadership contest get underway, we explore the histories of the two major left-wing parties in the United States and United Kingdom. Where did they come from? Who is their base? What have been their standout achievements? What does the future look like for the Democrats and UK Labour?

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A monthly podcast breaking down the realities of UK and US politics and explaining how their respective political institutions work. We try to bust myths and identify some of the true commonalities, differences and predict where the countries might head in the future.

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