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September 8, 2023

The Rt Hon Sir Robert Buckland MP: The Rwanda scheme needs to be fairer, or we risk alienating voters

Since its very inception, the principle of fairness has been the very foundation of the justice system in this country. Indeed, something cannot be fair if it is not just,…
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March 25, 2021

What is the point of aid?

This edition of our Heads Apart? podcast explores the role of overseas development spending in promoting the UK's interests around the world. We are joined by James Rogers, Co-Founder of the Council…
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February 1, 2021

Is it time for a UBI?

This edition of our Heads Apart? podcast explores whether it is time to introduce a universal basic income (UBI). We are joined by Ian Goldin, Professor of Globalisation and Development at the…
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December 7, 2020

Does Number 10 need a new approach?

This edition of our Heads Apart? podcast explores whether Number 10 is in need a new approach. We are joined by James Frayne, the Director and Founding Partner at Public First, and…
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November 2, 2020

Trump v Biden: Who’s best for Britain?

This edition of our Heads Apart? podcast explores what the US election could mean for the UK. We are joined by Kate Andrews, Economics Correspondent at The Spectator, and Brendan O'Neill, Editor…
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September 3, 2020

The future of UK-China relations

This edition of our Heads Apart? podcast explores the future of UK-China relations. We are joined by Sir Vince Cable, former Leader of the Liberal Democrats from 2017-19 as well as former…
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May 1, 2020

Is the BBC broken?

This edition of our Heads Apart? podcast asks whether the BBC is broken. We are joined by Tim Stanley, leader writer for The Telegraph, as well as contributing editor for Catholic Herald,…
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March 10, 2020

Should government intervene to save failing businesses?

This edition of our Heads Apart? podcast asks whether government should intervene to save failing businesses. We are joined by Giles Wilkes, Senior Fellow at the Institute for Government, and Madeline Grant,…
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February 1, 2020

Where does Britain go next: the US or the EU?

This edition of our Heads Apart? podcast asks where does Britain go next: the US or the EU? We are joined by Dr Alan Mendoza, Director of the Henry Jackson Society, and…
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January 17, 2020

Should we be worried about social media?

This edition of our Heads Apart? podcast asks if we should be worried about social media, particularly the effect it is having on young people?  We explore and discuss the impact of…
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December 5, 2019

Election 2019: understanding the polls

This special edition of our Heads apart? podcast looks at the current state of the election. We explore why the polls are suggesting a considerable Conservative lead, what is similar and…
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October 24, 2019

How do we get to net zero?

This edition of our Heads apart? podcast asks how we get to net zero, and whether we are doing enough to achieve it. We explore whether Extinction Rebellion's recent protests and tactics…
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September 24, 2019

Is Britain’s constitution fit for purpose?

This edition of our Heads apart? podcast asks whether Britain's constitution is fit for purpose. We explore whether Parliament's recent prorogation was justified, the clash between representative and direct democracy and the…
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August 30, 2019

How do we tackle low pay?

This edition of our Heads apart? podcast asks: how do we tackle low pay in Britain? We explore whether the benefits system is working for those on low pay, the role education…
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July 12, 2019

Nationalisation or privatisation?

This edition of our Heads apart? podcast asks: Nationalisation or privatisation? We explore whether the trend of privatisation that began under Thatcher has worked or whether it is time to nationalise some…
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June 12, 2019

How should post-Brexit Britain defend itself?

This edition of our Heads apart? podcast asks: How should post-Brexit Britain defend itself? We explore the impact of NATO and EU on our defence capabilities and discuss whether the UK's status…
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May 24, 2019

Should we be afraid of populism?

This edition of our Heads apart? podcast asks: Should we be afraid of populism? We explore the phenomena of populism and consider arguments for why we should, or should not, be concerned…
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March 29, 2019

Too much nannying?

This edition of our Heads apart? podcast asks: too much nannying? We explore arguments for and against government interventions in our personal lives and choices. We are joined by Christopher Snowdon, Head of Lifestyle…
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February 19, 2019

Are there too many graduates in the UK?

Heads Apart? is Bright Blue's new podcast. Political analysis today can be shouty and superficial, with people shaming and stereotyping those who disagree with them. We defiantly take a different approach.…
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July 6, 2018

Episode 8 | Human Rights Special

Olivia Utley presents our Human Rights special. Olivia debates the pros and cons of stop-and-search with Spectator Journalist, Ross Clark, and Bright Blue Senior Researcher, James Dobson. There are extracts…
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April 23, 2018

Episode 7 | Sir Nicholas Soames MP, Dan Hodges, Nimco Ali

Laura Round speaks to Sir Nicholas Soames MP, Dan Hodges and Nimco Ali about the Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting, military intervention in Syria and anti-semitism in the Labour Party.…
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March 29, 2018

Episode 6 | Luke Graham MP, Marie le Conte, Tom Wilson

Laura Round is joined by Luke Graham MP, Marie le Conte and Tom Wilson to discuss the diplomatic tensions with Russia, the Spring Statement and the Government's integration green paper.…
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February 28, 2018

Episode 5 | Gillian Keegan MP, Lucy Thomas, Daniel Capurro

Laura Round is joined by Gillian Keegan MP, Lucy Thomas and Daniel Capurro to discuss the Brexit negotiations, the review of higher education, the Oxfam scandal and the 100 year…
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January 29, 2018

Episode 4 | George Freeman MP, Stanley Johnson, Kate Andrews

In the fourth episode of Bright Blue's political podcast, Laura Round is joined by George Freeman MP, Stanley Johnson and Kate Andrews to discuss the Government's 25 Year Environment Plan,…
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January 2, 2018

Episode 3 | Paul Masterton MP, Owen Bennett, Sam Bowman

Laura Round is joined by Conservative MP, Paul Masterton, Huffington Post's deputy political editor, Owen Bennett, and Adam Smith Institute's director, Sam Bowman. The guests discuss the recent Brexit negotiations,…
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November 24, 2017

Episode 2 | Stephen Hammond MP and Katy Balls

Laura Round is joined by Stephen Hammond MP, member of the Treasury Select Committee, Katy Balls, political correspondent for the Spectator and Bright Blue's senior research fellow Sam Hall to…
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November 4, 2017

Episode 1 | Matthew D’Ancona, James Heappey MP, Lucy Fisher

In the first episode of Bright Blue's political podcast, Laura Round is joined by columnist and Bright Blue chair Matt D'Ancona, Conservative MP for Wells James Heappey, and senior political…
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