Podcast 1201

In this episode, Bradley Allsop, Calum Watt, Callum Roper and Oli Walwyn discuss the end product of COP26, what's gone well, and what could have been better – (just how ****** are we?). We also discuss the ‘levelling up' agenda in the midst of controversy about the cancellation of the eastern leg of HS2 – where the north has been shafted yet again.

In this episode, Bradley Allsop, Calum Watt, Callum Roper and Oli Walwyn discuss the first week of COP26 in Glasgow and whether there is cause for optimism. We also discuss the ongoing corruption scandal in the Tory party and whether MPs can justify lucrative second jobs.

In this sombre episode, Bradley Allsop, Calum Watt, and Oli Walwyn discuss the killing of MP David Amess, the discussion around MP security, and what implications this might have on our democratic system.

This episode, Bradley Allsop, Calum Watt, Callum Roper and Oli Walwyn discuss what happened at Labour Conference 2021 including leadership rule changes, policies, motions and the Leader's Speech.

Ahead of Labour Conference, Bradley Allsop, Calum Watt and Oli Walwyn discuss what can be expected and policy hopes, at what has been described as make or break for Starmer's leadership. We also discuss the announcement of Aukus, stronger posturing against China from the West and whether it is significant in shaping future relations.

In this episode, Bradley Allsop, Calum Watt and Oli Walwyn discuss the controversial funding for social care plan set out by the Tories, and also give an update on Covid and what might be in store for the UK this winter.

In this episode, Bradley Allsop, Calum Watt, Callum Roper and Oli Walwyn discuss the end of Extinction Rebellion's latest protest directed at the finance sector in London with hundreds of arrests, and the future of work as a trial of a 4-day working week in Scotland will soon launch.

In this episode, Bradley Allsop, Calum Watt and Oli Walwyn discuss the results of the Unite Leadership Election and what Sharon Graham's win means for one of Britain's biggest unions. We also discuss Brexit and increasingly visible signs of supply chain issues in the UK and a distinct lack of HGV drivers.

In this episode, Bradley Allsop, Calum Watt, Callum Roper and Oli Walwyn discuss the huge topics of the U.S withdrawal from Afghanistan after 20 years and want it means for the people of the country, and U.S imperialism, and the impending climate crisis following the IPCC's most stark-worded report to date amid the upcoming COP26 being hosted in Glasgow in November.

In this episode, Bradley Allsop, Calum Watt, Callum Roper and Oli Walwyn discuss the Batley and Spen Byelection with a very close Labour victory, the latest updates on Covid-19 while approaching ‘freedom day', the resignation of Matt Hancock and appointment of Sajid Javid and what implications are for the NHS, and finally a discussion on Unite ballots dropping and the future of the largest trade union in the UK.

In this jampacked episode, Calum Watt, Callum Roper and Oli Walwyn discuss the launch of GB News, the Chesham and Amersham Bye-election results and implications, the defection of lifelong Tory and former HoC Speaker John Bercow to Labour and finally the BLM kneeling gesture that the England team have adopted, and backlash against it.

In this episode, Calum Watt, Callum Roper, Bradley Allsop and Oli Walwyn discuss Dominic Cumming's testimony about the handling of the pandemic by himself and the government, the increasingly unlikely ‘unlocking' of restrictions in the UK on 21st June, and Brexit backer and Wetherspoons founder Tim Martin's staffing issues and his calls for more immigrant workers.

In this episode, Calum Watt, Callum Roper, Bradley Allsop and Oli Walwyn discuss the ‘reshuffle' in Starmer's Shadow Cabinet, and our take on events in Gaza and a potential shift in attitude towards Israel after an attack on free press. We also have a good news story after an attempted deportation in Glasgow. Stay tuned!

In this week's episode, Councillor Calum Watt, Bradley Allsop and Oli Walwyn discuss the aftermath of the 2021 Local Elections for England, Scotland and Wales, as well as the Hartlepool by-election and what went so catastrophically wrong for Labour. We also zoom in on Lincoln and events that took place there, with our very own Calum Watt being elected as Councillor for Boultham Ward in Lincoln.Unfortunately, due to technical difficulties when recording, Callum Roper's audio was unable to be recovered. Apologies for this. While we regret his insight into the 2021 Local Elections will be lost forever, we are thankful to be able to experience his comments first-hand. We look forward to next week when hopefully all works well!

In this week's episode, Calum Watt and Bradley Allsop discuss the (now void) breakaway league and what it means for football, and how the lessons of its demise can be applied to wider society and social movements. As well as this, a very interesting talk on the politics of space and the future of space exploration/exploitation.

In our 50th episode, Calum Watt, Callum Roper, Bradley Allsop and Oli Walwyn discuss discontent in Northern Ireland and the threat to the Good Friday Agreement, the death of Prince Phillip, its portrayal in the media and the future of the monarchy, and the latest on the upcoming local elections in the UK.

In this week's episode, Calum Watt, Callum Roper, Bradley Allsop and Oli Walwyn discuss the week that saw riots in Bristol against the (now delayed) Police Bill, as well as the Sarah Everard vigil, and the response from police and politicians. We end the show talking about the Priti Patel's latest immigration policy proposal and how our country differs to many European countries in the volume of our immigrant intake.

In this week's episode, Calum Watt, Callum Roper and Oli Walwyn discuss one year since Keir Starmer became leader of the Labour Party and what it means for the future. We also discuss the latest Covid news, and the continuation of Kill the Bill protests across the country and the one held in Lincoln where Mr Watt was the speaker.

In this week's special episode, the team are joined by Val Moore, who is Women's Officer for Lincoln Labour Party and running as candidate for Lincoln City Council. We discuss the treatment of women during the Sarah Everard Vigil, and the treatment of women as a whole in our deeply patriarchal society. We also discuss the Right to Food campaign that Val is running in a country that heavily relies on food banks and where poverty is rife.Please readUnfortunately, due to technical difficulties Oli's audio was lost. At 23.48 he asked Val to what extent is sexism and discrimination a generational issue, with reference to the feeling of the country during the Yorkshire Ripper murders in the late 70s and early 80s.Apologies for this.

In this week's episode, Calum Watt, Callum Roper, Bradley Allsop and Oli Walwyn discuss the Budget including a real term pay cut to NHS workers, increasing corporation tax and the taxpayer being left with the bill of the pandemic. We also discuss the budget response from Labour and their bizarre new ‘business friendly' economic policy which is more right-wing than the Tories.

In this week's episode, Calum Watt, Callum Roper and Oli Walwyn discuss Starmer's policy announcement which targets… people who have lots of savings during the pandemic, a landmark judgement from high court which rules that Uber drivers are classified as workers (and not third party contractors), and an interesting discussion around issues of racism on social media and failure to deal with them by social media companies.

In this week's episode, Calum Watt, Callum Roper and Bradley Allsop and Oli Walwyn discuss the acquittal of Donald Trump and implications on democracy and the GOP, Boris Johnson's grandiose idea (pipedream?) to build a tunnel between Scotland and Northern Ireland, and the supposed policy blitz from Labour Leadership with a focus on business and the ‘new' direction of the party.

In this week's episode, Calum Watt, Callum Roper and Bradley Allsop discuss Sir Keir Starmer being accused of plastic patriotism and a distinct lack of direction, with questions about the type of change we would like to see in the Labour party. As well as this, we discuss the mass strikes in India in possibly one of the biggest workers movements in history and the lack of reporting on it among Western media.

In this week's episode, Calum Watt, Callum Roper, Bradley Allsop and Oli Walwyn discuss the EU's handling of vaccine supply and the future of Northern Ireland, the future of UK trade (possibly with the Pacific Trade Bloc?), our ideas on what it means to be a global Britain, and the treatment of immigrants and asylum seekers in the UK and Labour's stance of the matter.

In this week's episode, Calum Watt, Callum Roper, Bradley Allsop and Oli Walwyn discuss the Department of International Trade telling UK companies to set up abroad to avoid additional tax and tariffs, the future of worker's rights under Brexit, the government's vaccination strategy and how it differs from other countries, and the infamous Karl McCartney's issues with a warning about his election leaflet by the Judicial Conduct Investigations Office.

In a refreshing, Covid-free episode, Calum Watt, Callum Roper, Bradley Allsop and Oli Walwyn discuss Lincoln Tory MP Karl McCartney blocking UoL Labour Society Twitter account over questions around his ideas (or lack thereof) on free school meals. We also discuss the resignation of Scottish Labour Leader Richard Leonard and what it means for the party, as well as an environmental chat about the aviation industry and its future after leading flight companies asked for a government bailout to see them through massively reduced demand.

In an astonishing week, Calum Watt, Callum Roper, Bradley Allsop and Ewan Hodson discuss the deadly coup attempt at the US symbol of democracy Capitol Hill last Wednesday and how it compares to other historical coups, the stagnation of vaccine rollout in the UK and whether 1 year-delayed local government elections will go ahead in May.

In the first podcast of the New Year, Calum Watt, Callum Roper, Bradley Allsop, Ewan Hodson and Oli Walwyn discuss the ongoing Covid situation and how badly it's going in the UK with raising rates across the board including the mishandling of education and the return of schools, as well as a thoughtful reflection on 2020 and what's in store for the future. We also delve into the question; how good is the ‘spontaneous' trade agreement with the European Union?

In the last podcast before the new year, Calum Watt, Callum Roper, Bradley Allsop and Oli Walwyn discuss the changes in Christmas restrictions just 5 days before Christmas and the implications on the country as a whole as well as the worst affected areas, and Jacob Rees-Mogg's absurd criticism of UNICEF for feeding hungry British children in poverty.

In this week's podcast, Calum Watt, Callum Roper, Bradley Allsop and Oli Walwyn discuss the will-they-won't-they Brexit deal prospects (with an update on specifics on North Ireland policy and disputes over fishing), a year on from Labour's defeat in the 2019 General Election and what Labour has learnt from its losses, and whether there should be a 5 day ease of restrictions this Christmas (recorded before the announcement of Tier 4, Boris Johnson ‘cancelling Christmas' and fears of a new variant of Covid).

In this week's podcast, Calum Watt, Callum Roper, Bradley Allsop and Oli Walwyn discuss the latest ongoings in the Labour party, Boris Johnson's self-proclaimed £12bn ‘Green Industrial Revolution' and the lifting of lockdown and subsequent reinstatement of a tier system in the UK. What does Tier 3 mean for Lincoln?

In this week's jam-packed episode, Calum Watt, Callum Roper, Bradley Allsop, Ewan Hodson and Oli Walwyn discuss the new tier system which is coming into place in England, Keir Starmer's decision not to restore the whip to Jeremy Corbyn (despite no specific rule cited) and the culture of bullying in Westminster.

In this week's podcast, Calum Watt, Callum Roper and Bradley Allsop discuss the latest developments of Covid in the UK and prospects of a potential effective vaccine, Dominic Cummings leaving Downing Street in an abrupt and highly publicised manner and its implications, and more reflection on Biden's victory and Trump's uneasy refusal to formally concede.

In this week's special episode, Callum Roper, Bradley Allsop and Oli Walwyn discuss the aftermath of the US Election including what Biden will be like as 46th President of the United States, how he will handle the gargantuan challenges ahead and what his win means for the Left.

In this week's podcast, Calum Watt, Callum Roper, Bradley Allsop and Oli Walwyn discuss the suspension of Jeremy Corbyn over his comments on the EHRC report, the very late second ‘lockdown' in England and our final thoughts prior to the 2020 U.S. Presidential Election.

In this week's podcast Calum Watt, Callum Roper and Oli Walwyn discuss the vote in Parliament on free school meals and the public response, what's at stake in the 2020 US Presidential Election and the politics of space! Tune in to find out more.

In this week's podcast Calum Watt, Bradley Allsop, Ewan Hodson and Oli Walwyn discuss the landslide win in New Zealand by Jacinda Ardern's Labour Party and its implications on left-wing politics worldwide, the rebellion on local lockdowns from Metropolitan mayors in England, the delay of local government reorganisation in Lincolnshire, and our favourite topic: the prospect of a no-deal Brexit.

This week's podcast features Callum Roper, Bradley Allsop, Ewan Hodson and Oli Walwyn discussing the return of March-like Covid-19 figures, the appointment of Allegra Stratton as Press Secretary (and the revolving door between political journalism and the political class) and the addiction to abstention in Keir Starmer's Labour Party.Opening music: New Beginning - Gunnar OlsenClosing music: March to Victory - Silent Partner

On this episode, Calum Watt, Callum Roper, Bradley Allsop, Ewan Hodson and Oli Walwyn discuss immigration rhetoric and government plans for an offshore detention centre, the first presidential debate and presidential Covid contractions, and the future of a (greener?) post-Covid Lincoln.Opening music: New Beginning - Gunnar OlsenClosing music: March to Victory - Silent Partner

This week's podcast features more on the government handling of the pandemic, the efficacy of the new policies and the treatment of students during their first week back at university. Calum Watt, Callum Roper, Bradley Allsop and Ewan Hodson also discuss the Overseas Operations Bill which effectively legitimises the use of torture as a part of the UK's foreign policy.Opening music: New Beginning - Gunnar OlsenClosing music: March to Victory - Silent Partner

Was the UK government too late to introduce the rule of six? How have Extinction Rebellion got people talking about UK media ownership? And do we have a free press in this country? What effects will breaking international law have on the UK's reputation? Calum Watt, Callum Roper, Bradley Allsop and Oli Walwyn discuss all of this and more!Opening music: New Beginning - Gunnar OlsenClosing music: March to Victory - Silent Partner

In the week that millions of school kids have returned to school Calum Watt, Callum Roper, Bradley Allsop and Oli Walwyn discuss the attempts to use this as leverage to force people back into the workplace - despite the continued risk of a second wave. We also talk about the survival of Universities and Students Unions in the new term and the results of the recent Liberal Democrat Leadership election.Opening music: New Beginning - Gunnar OlsenClosing music: March to Victory - Silent Partner

In this week which saw the confirmation of the two main candidates for United States President formally declared Calum Watt, Callum Roper, Bradley Allsop and Oli Walwyn cover the prospects of a Biden or continued Trump Presidency, the possibility of necessary action on climate change, the ongoing (and entirely invented) refugee "crisis" in the UK and the need for proper rent controls, social housing and co-operatives to solve endemic homelessness.Opening music: New Beginning - Gunnar OlsenClosing music: March to Victory - Silent Partner

In this 1201 Podcast episode Calum Watt, Callum Roper, Bradley Allsop and Oli Walwyn discuss the fallout from the government latest omnishambles approach to A-Level results, plus the re-heated bigotry on display in the mainstream media and the political class against refugees seeking safety in Britain in recent weeks - and how the left must act quickly to counter it.Recorded: 16th August 2020Opening music: New Beginning - Gunnar OlsenClosing music: March to Victory - Silent Partner

Calum Watt, Callum Roper, Bradley Allsop and Oli Walwyn the recent wave of protests against the government's plans to deny NHS workers - who were and still are at the cutting edge of a global pandemic - a fair pay rise. As well as Tory attempts to subvert local government in Lincolnshire.Recorded: 8th August 2020Opening music: New Beginning - Gunnar OlsenClosing music: March to Victory - Silent Partner

Calum Watt, Callum Roper, Bradley Allsop and Oli Walwyn discussing the government's attempts to return the UK to "normality" during a pandemic.Recorded: 19th July 2020Opening music: New Beginning - Gunnar OlsenClosing music: March to Victory - Silent Partner

In this episode Callum Roper, Calum Watt, Bradley Allsop and new co-editor Oli Walwyn discuss the fallout from payouts to former Labour Party staffers who allegedly failed to deal with anti semitism in the Party, relations between students and local residents in University towns like Lincoln, the attempted foreign interference in British politics and the shady world of online political advertising.Opening music: New Beginning - Gunnar OlsenClosing music: March to Victory - Silent Partner

In this episode, Calum Watt, Callum Roper and Bradley Allsop discuss the re-opening of pubs, the bizarre simultaneous local lockdown in Leicester, the very real threat of mass homelessness and unemployment once the furlough and no-evictions policies end and, as ever, how the left should respond and channel public dissatisfaction towards a more progressive future.Opening music: New Beginning - Gunnar OlsenClosing music: March to Victory - Silent Partner

In this episode Calum Watt, Callum Roper and Bradley Allsop discuss the sacking of Rebecca Long-Bailey from the Labour Party Shadow cabinet, the effect of antisemitic conspiracy theories in propping up capitalism, how to get the public to empathise with foreign nationals and the growing apparent acceptability of corruption in our politics.Opening music: New Beginning - Gunnar OlsenClosing music: March to Victory - Silent Partner

As the far-right are left to disgrace themselves as little more than thugs and vandals, literally pissing on the monuments they claimed to be gathering to protect. Calum Watt, Callum Roper and Bradley Allsop discuss the effectiveness of Black Lives Matter's decision to the withdraw from direct confrontation.We also talk about the attempts by the media and some in the political class to stoke up renewed culture wars as a distraction from government incompetence during the COVID pandemic, and the effect of the pandemic on High Education and the survival of our universities.Opening music: New Beginning - Gunnar OlsenClosing music: March to Victory - Silent Partner

Calum Watt, Callum Roper and Bradley Allsop's hot takes on the week's events: the toppling racist statues, the possible abolition of police and why white people still often struggle to understand racism.Opening music: New Beginning - Gunnar OlsenClosing music: March to Victory - Silent Partner