Take Me Home

Hilary and Sebastian discuss the Green Party's attempt to soften their controversial policies and Reform’s “vibes over detail” approach. What are voters really responding to on the doorstep? How can parties adapt as they chase mainstream appeal?

They also take a serious look at maternity care in the UK, breaking down the causes behind maternal deaths and what needs to change to improve outcomes.

Recommendations:

Bricking It - Charlie Winstanley

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In this episode of Take Me Home, Sebastian and Hilary discuss whether trade union power is really making a comeback or if today’s headlines are misleading. They explore the shift from collective action to individual rights and what that means for workers and businesses. Plus, a debate on free speech and state power following the UK’s decision to deny Kanye West a visa.

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With Dr Ken McLaughlin, Hilary and Sebastian unpack how social forces shape mental health, from race and diagnosis to medicalising everyday life, and the trade-off between liberty and intervention.

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Recommendations:

Heart of Darkness - Joseph Conrad

I Swear (dir. Kirk Jones)

John's Not Mad

Strangers and Intimates - Tiffany Jenkins

After Denby announced there is a risk of the British company collapsing, Sebastian suggests ways we might reinvent our manufacturing sector. Hilary looks at the recent inflation figures. The way they are measured tells us something interesting about our changing society.

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Hilary and Sebastian are joined by Jacob Reynolds, policy director at MCC Brussels who attempts to answer the question of what role sovereignty will play in a new political settlement.

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Recommendations:

Vassal State - Angus Hanton

MCC Brussels Podcast

The Academy Summer Camp

Living Freedom Summer School

In this episode of Take Me Home, Sebastian Moore and Hilary Salt discuss two major issues shaping politics today.

First, they examine the escalating conflict involving Iran, the geopolitical importance of the Strait of Hormuz, and what the situation means for global energy supplies and Britain’s national interest. They debate whether the UK should support intervention abroad or focus on a more cautious, non-interventionist approach.

They also turn to domestic politics, looking at the Courts and Tribunals Bill and the proposal to restrict jury trials. The conversation explores why jury trials matter, their historical roots in Magna Carta, and the wider implications for trust, democracy and the justice system.

Along the way they reflect on the recent Gorton and Denton by-election, upcoming local elections, and the broader challenges facing Britain today.

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Hilary and Sebastian talk to author Dolan Cummings about what belonging means in the UK in 2026. What does the Raise the flag movement signify and can we talk about faith, flag, and family without veering into fascism? In a welcome return to Culture Club, Gilbert and Sullivan make a repeat appearance and we hear a poem from a 12th century monk.

Dolan’s substack: https://dolancummings.substack.com/

Dolan’s latest book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pictish-Princess-stories-before-Scotland-ebook/dp/B0C69XCZFB

Scottish Religious Poetry: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Scottish-Religious-Poetry-Century-Present/dp/071520775X

HMS Pinafore at the ENO: https://www.eno.org/operas/hms-pinafore/

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Hilary Salt and Sebastian Moore explore the current political landscape in the UK and ask whether social democracy is needed now more than ever. Each week, they will look at important stories, attempt to offer solutions to the many crises, and share their suggestions for books, films, and events that have impacted their lives.

Check out the SDP website or get in touch:

www.sdp.org.uk

[email protected]

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Hilary Salt and Sebastian Moore explore the current political landscape in the UK and ask whether social democracy is needed now more than ever. Each week, they will look at important stories, attempt to offer solutions to the many crises, and share their suggestions for books, films, and events that have impacted their lives.Check out the SDP website or get in touch: [email protected]@sdp.org.uk

In a special Christmas edition of Take Me Home, Hilary and Sebastian hand out their own awards for the best politician, the best speech and many others.

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