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Your podcast for all things Young Fabians. We are the under-31s branch of the Fabian Society, a left wing think tank and original founders of the Labour Party. Follow us for event recordings, expert interviews, panels, and much more.
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In this episode of the podcast, host Will Barber Taylor speaks to Joe Sousek and Laura Parker from Labour For A New Democracy about what L4ND is, why change is needed to the electoral system, why the 2011 AV Referendum failed and the Labour Party's changing attitude to PR. For more information about Labour For A New Democracy, check out their websi…
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Shadow Cabinet Reshuffle with Lauren Davison and Cathleen Clarke
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In this episode of the podcast host Will Barber Taylor is joined in two separate interviews on the topic of the Shadow Cabinet Reshuffle by two veteran podcasters and Young Fabians - Lauren Davison, who is currently running for the Young Fabians Executive and Cathleen Clarke of the Left Whingers Podcast.…
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In All Our Footsteps with Tom Breen
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In this episode of the podcast Will Barber Taylor is joined by Dr Tom Breen of Oxford Brookes University to discuss In All Our Footsteps, a research project that Tom is working on that aims to capture and record the various footpaths and other forms of rights of way that exist across the UK. They discuss Labour's contribution to rights of way acces…
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The Renters (Reform) Bill with Conor O'Shea
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In this episode of the podcast Will Barber Taylor, Chair of the Yorkshire and Humber Young Fabians and new host of the podcast, speaks to Conor O'Shea, the Policy and Public Affairs Manager at Generation Rent about the forthcoming Renters (Reform) Bill, an important piece of legislation that is set to change the rights of renters in England. They a…
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In this week's episode, we are joined by Young Fabians Economy and Finance Network members to discuss the Spring Statement. Featuring: Connor Escudero Lauma Kalns-Timans Michael O'Connor Paul Spenceโดย Young Fabian Society
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This week, we are joined by economist, political scientist, and academic, Dr. Jeevun Sandher, whose work and research focus on the causes and consequences of poverty and inequality in the UK. In this episode, we spoke to Jeevun about his research and asked him to set out his priorities for how to tackle this country's growing inequality. We also di…
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In this week’s episode, we are joined by bureau members from our sister parties within the Young European Socialists (YES) to celebrate The Young Fabians being a full member for a year! We discussed exactly what YES is and how you can get involved, the impact of Brexit on the UK and the rest of the EU and how this relates to the importance of colla…
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Oveturning of Roe v. Wade
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On 24th June the Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade, ending the legal right to abortion across the US which had been upheld since 1973. In this episode, we are joined by Young Fabians members Zahra Lahrie, Charlotte Kelly, Nicki Adeleke, Cecilia Jastrzembska and Amy Dwyer for a discussion about the history of Roe v. Wade, the legal protections th…
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In this episode, the Economy and Finance Network respond to the Chancellor's Spring Statement that was announced last month. In the face of rising energy bills, a cost of living crisis and families facing the worst financial damage since records began, does this mini-budget go far enough to address the damage and alleviate the squeeze that househol…
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#BreakTheBias - Women with Disabilities
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To mark International Women's Day, Rhiannon, Rosie and Sharne from the Disability Advocacy Group had a conversation about their experiences and the issues faced by women with disabilities; within healthcare, the education system, in politics, throughout the pandemic and many other areas of society. This year's theme for International Women's Day is…
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Towards a 21st Century Curriculum
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This week's episode is all about the upcoming Education Network pamphlet, titled 'Towards a 21st Century Curriculum'. I was joined by Amy Dwyer, chair of the network and co-ordinator of the pamphlet, who gave us a bit of background behind the project; how it came about and what its aims are, as well as discussing her own piece for the pamphlet on c…
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Judicial Review with George Peretz QC
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In this week's episode, we are joined by George Peretz QC to talk all about judicial review; What is it? Why does it matter? And why should we be concerned about the Conservative Government's attempt to reform it? Read George's piece from the Fabian Review here Speakers: Thomas Fawns - https://twitter.com/thomasfawns George Peretz QC - https://twit…
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Historic Labour GAIN in Earlsdon ft. Cllr Anthony Tucker
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Last month's local elections left much to be desired for many Labour Party members, particularly those in the West Midlands. From many Labour Councillors across the region losing their seats to Liam Byrne's unfortunate loss in the Mayoral race - it's hard to imagine much to feel hopeful about. However, over in Earlsdon, a leafy ward in the suburbs …
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After a long hiatus... WE ARE BACK! This week's episode is an interview with Thom Brooks. Thom is an award-winning author, columnist, policy advisor, and political philosopher who is President of the Society of Legal Scholars and a member of the Fabian Society executive committee. He was joined by John Morgan, Chair of the Young Fabians Law Network…
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Winning Ideas in the West Midlands: Stoke-on-Trent Central ft. Gareth Snell
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In the latest installment of our series focusing on winning back heartlands within the West Midlands, we travel (virtually) up to Stoke-on-Trent to speak with Gareth Snell, the former Labour MP for the constituency from 2017-2019! Gareth tells us his favourite things about Stoke; from the city's historic pottery industry to their famous oatcakes, g…
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Scottish Labour: The Road to Holyrood
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With the Scottish Parliament elections fast approaching, we are joined by Albie, Cecily, and John from the Young Scottish Fabians to discuss all things Scottish Labour and what their path to success will look like in Scotland's everchanging political landscape. We talked about new leader Anas Sarwar's first few weeks in charge of Scottish Labour, t…
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Winning Ideas in the West Midlands: Redditch ft. Jacqui Smith
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In the second episode in our Winning Ideas in the West Midlands series, we are joined by none other than former Home Secretary, Labour MP for Redditch from 1997-2010, and co-host of 'For The Many' podcast: the Right Honorable Jacqui Smith! Nathan and Marie, from the Young Fabians West Midlands network, spoke to Jacqui all about her former constitue…
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Breaking Down the Budget
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This week we're joined by the Economy and Finance Network to discuss Rishi Sunak's Budget which was announced on 3rd March. Sign up for our newsletter! http://eepurl.com/heI28X Speakers: Emily Batchelor - Secretary for the Fabian Women's Network and Vice-Chair for the Young Fabians Health Network Matthew Oulton - Secretary, Economy & Finance Networ…
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In the final episode in our International Women's Day series, we are joined by three women from the Criminal Justice Network committee to talk about their experiences within the justice system, how they got involved, the barriers that women and other marginalised groups face within the field, and the importance of diversity and representation withi…
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Improving Women’s Rights: Education and the Law
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In the third episode in our International Women's Day series on the theme #choosetochallenge, we are joined by fellow Young Fabians and podcast regulars Emily Batchelor and Amy Dwyer! Emily and Amy spoke with Marie about the different ways in which our patriarchal society is failing women and girls, discussing issues such as public sexual harassmen…
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Interview with Taiwo Owatemi MP
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In the second instalment of our International Women's Day series, our Women's Officer Nicki Adeleke is joined by Taiwo Owatemi MP for a chat about her experience and journey from being a pharmacist to becoming an MP in 2019. Taiwo also spoke about her time within the Young Fabians, her experience being a woman in politics and much more. Sign up for…
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Gender Equality in the Curriculum
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For our first episode in our International Women's Day series on the theme #choosetochallenge, we discuss the importance of embedding gender equality in our schools and our education system and ideas for how to achieve this. Our discussion focused on three key ideas: Introducing gender equality into the curriculum implicitly by addressing the gende…
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This week we are joined by Maria Eagle MP, Sally Gimson and George Richmond to discuss the problems facing Labour within rural communities and what must be done to address this to connect with voters in these areas. Our speakers detail the extent of the situation Labour finds itself in today and propose innovative policy ideas around the issues of …
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Interview with Martin Edobor, Chair of the Fabian Society
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In this week's episode, we had a chat with Martin Edobor, to introduce himself as the new Chair of The Fabian Society to the Young Fabians and beyond. We got to know more about Martin as we asked him all about his experience from starting out in the Young Fabians to becoming Chair; his career as a medical professional and how that has shaped his po…
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Winning Ideas in the West Midlands: Worcester ft. Mike Foster
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This week's episode kicks off our 'Winning Ideas in the West Midlands' series in collaboration with the West Midlands Young Fabians, focusing on different seats in the region which Labour once held and how we can win these areas back in 2024. The first episode in this series is all about Worcester, a cathedral city and constituency in the heart of …
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Trans Rights and The Labour Party
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To mark LGBT history month, today’s episode is a discussion with some amazing trans activists within the Labour party about trans rights, the importance of Labour committing itself fully to standing up for the rights of trans people and ways we can create a more accepting and welcoming atmosphere within politics, in particular within the Labour Par…
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It’s AGM season for our regional groups, with events happening over the coming days to elect committees for Young Fabians groups all around the country. This week on the podcast, we're joined by Tina Bhartwas and Tom Plater from the Young East of England Fabians, ahead of their AGM on 11th February. We discussed issues pertinent to the East of Engl…
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Covid-19 Vaccines + the importance of global co-operation
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In this week's episode, we discuss the importance of an equitable, global vaccination strategy and what the UK and EU's role should be within this effort. Sign up to our new newsletter! http://eepurl.com/heI28X Speakers: Nathan Hodson - Chair of the West Midlands Young Fabians & Policy Officer of the Health Network https://twitter.com/NathanHodson …
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This week we are joined by members of our new Executive Committee to introduce themselves to Young Fabians members and beyond, discussing their big plans for the year ahead as well as some very exciting projects and many ways which you can get involved! Our Executive Committee, including profiles and contact details, can be found here: http://www.y…
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Have Labour Left Behind the Heartlands?
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In the first podcast of 2021, we kickstart the Economy & Finance Network’s pamphlet campaign on the Economic lens to reclaiming the Heartlands: 100 years since Labour's first government. Sign up to our new newsletter! http://eepurl.com/heI28X Speakers: Alex Mitchell – Social Secretary of the Yorkshire and the Humberside Network https://twitter.com/…
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Can Scotland Afford Independence?
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In this week's episode, I am joined by members of The Young Scottish Fabians and The Young Fabians Economy and Finance Network for the ins and outs of some of the economic arguments around Scottish independence, discussing the economic dangers that an independent Scotland would face. Speakers: Albie Mills - Chair, Young Scottish Fabians https://twi…
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Ending Gender-based Violence & the Domestic Abuse Bill
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This week's episode is in honour of International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women on 25th November, which marks the beginning of the United Nations' '16 Days of Activism' campaign against gender-based violence. We are joined by YF members Amy Dwyer, Emily Batchelor and Tina Bhartwas for a discussion about the Domestic Abuse Bill a…
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The War Against the BBC w/ Patrick Barwise
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The BBC is undeniably one of Britains greatest cultural institutions, having produced some of the greatest shows and services of all time. However, having experienced extreme funding cuts within the past 10 years and faced with a government who actively want to dismantle it, it is in peril. Many hostile forces have risen against the BBC, with recen…
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Black British History and Diversifying the Labour Party w/ Jermain Jackman & Nicki Adeleke
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This year's events have brought many conversations regarding Black issues to the forefront. With the BLM protests sparking discussions about police brutality and racial profiling; Coronavirus exposing the deep, existing inequalities against Black people in the UK; and the first Black History Month debate in Parliament in 5 years, addressing the gro…
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The North of England has been disproportionately affected by the Coronavirus crisis. Having the highest amount of cases and deaths in the country has led to strict lockdown restrictions for months on end, understandably causing tensions in the North to grow. However, last week another sharp blow was delivered by the government to Andy Burnham and t…
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Interview w/ Shadow Education Secretary, Kate Green MP
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For the past 10 years, consecutive governments have certainly not made life any easier for young people. From the hike in tuition costs and removal of maintenance grants to the funding cuts for schools and rising class numbers, the list goes on. However, in recent months, the government has been so clearly ineffective and incompetent in their inabi…
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New Zealand Labour Party: Set for a Landslide?
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With just a week to go until New Zealand's general election, Prime Minister Jacinda Ardern and the Labour Party seem set for a historic victory after a campaign focused on their highly effective response to the Coronavirus pandemic. This week we spoke to Kiri Allan, a New Zealand Labour Party MP and Samantha Wood, the President of New Zealand Young…
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This week's episode is brought to you by the Young Fabians Economy and Finance Network, featuring the next generation of Labour leaders discussing the next generation of economic policy! In this episode, Amarvir Singh-Bal is joined by stalwarts of the Labour Party, Rupa Huq MP, Rushanara Ali MP and Chi Onwurah MP, as well as Bilal Mahmood, the Secr…
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The Rise of Fabianism w/ Adam Allnutt
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Adam Allnutt, Chair of the Young Fabians, joins us this week to talk about the great things that have been achieved over the past year in the Young Fabians as well as some history of the society, the rise of Fabianism and what opportunities the future holds for the Young Fabians in light of the change in Labour Party leadership. Speakers: Adam Alln…
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Interview with Sophie Linden, London Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime
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Sophie Linden joins us this week to discuss the ins and outs of policing and crime prevention in London, her background in the Home Office and as a Councillor and Deputy Mayor of Hackney and what her job as Deputy Mayor for Policing and Crime consists of. We discussed the issues facing policing in London in light of events that have occurred over t…
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What's happening in Belarus?
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The president of Belarus, Alexander Lukashenko, is often been referred to as Europe's last dictator. But could this all be about to change? Earlier this month, Belarus held a presidential election which it was announced that Lukashenko, who has ruled the nation undemocratically since 1994, had once again won with a huge majority. From then until no…
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This week we are joined by three of the recent additions to the Young Fabian's committee for a brief chat about what they've been up to in their roles so far and what exciting things they have coming up! We also discussed the importance of Labour winning back Scotland, the hurdles they face with growing support for an Independence Referendum, and h…
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The Future of Higher Education
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This week’s episode is hosted by Higher Education Consultant and fellow Young Fabian, Redha Rubaie, who is joined by Dr Lise Butler, a lecturer in Modern History at City University and Joe Seddon, founder of Zero Gravity and Access Oxbridge. We discussed the future of universities and higher education institutions in light of the pandemic, the diff…
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Female leadership in politics
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This week we are joined by Emily Batchelor and Amy Dwyer, both newly appointed Women’s Officers for the Young Fabians, to discuss female leadership through Covid and beyond. We spoke about how female leaders around the world have had some of the most effective and competent responses to the current pandemic and explore the reasons behind it. We spo…
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Lord Triesman + the future of the Labour Party
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In an event put together by the BAME advocacy group, Henry Mendoza interviewed Lord Triesman in April about the state of the Labour Party, where it should go, and his views on Keir Starmer as leader (so far). Speakers: Lord Triesman - Former General Secretary of the Labour Party Henry Mendoza (interviewer) - Co-Chair of the BAME Advocacy Group This…
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Policing in the UK + ‘Defund the Police'
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This week, and in keeping with the conversations we’ve been having about racial inequalities in the UK, we look into policing and law enforcement. We do an overview of the history and structure of police departments in England, Scotland and Wales, and delve into inequalities in crime, in the police force, and how these impact and are impacted by a …
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Covid-19 and racial inequalities in the UK
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Following on from our episode on George Floyd’s murder and the much-needed conversations it has sparked about racial inequalities in all aspects of our lives, this week we’re focusing on Covid-19 and its effects on Black (and BAME at large) communities in the UK. We talked about the specifics of being a BAME patient, but also the effects on BAME he…
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The Big Debate: the future of Labour’s youth wings
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In this insightful, hotly anticipated debate, YF Chair Adam Allnutt hosted a debate on the future of the Labour Party’s youth wings, from funding, to safeguarding, to international collaborations and a certain Labour Live. Joining him were: Abdi Duale - https://twitter.com/AbdiDuale_ Ex Young Fabian Exec member, GMB member and UK Labour organiser D…
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Playwright James Graham + the future of theatre
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Last week we were lucky enough to interview playwright James Graham, best known for Quiz, This House, Labour of Love and of course Brexit: an uncivil war. We asked him about his early years as a Midlands-born, working class writer in London, his motivation for trying to find empathy in the most controversial public figures (eg Rupert Murdoch or Dom…
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The murder of George Floyd + A way forward against racial inequality
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This week, as we all look on, horrified, at police brutality in the US, we discuss racial inequalities in the UK, in the Labour Party and in all aspects of our lives. What, if anything, can we do about it politically and policy-wise? Joining the podcast are Lewis Iwu, CEO and co-founder of Prospect Union; Leon Alleyne-McLaughlin, Young Fabians secr…
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