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The tourism industry has raised concerns over the government's plans to introduce a so-called ‘accommodation levy' on hotels and short terms lettings in Dublin.Darragh Moriarty, Labour Councillor in Dublin City Council and Paul Gallagher, Chief Executive of the Irish Hotels Federation, spoke to Matt about the idea.Hit the ‘Play' button on this page to hear the conversation.
We are proud to present episode 12 P2 this week of Season 20 of Cheshire Matters. WE'RE BACK once again with your favourite 'digital' pub with discussions from the 'quirky three', filled with satire, humour (and more than a dash of sarcasm) featuring your absolutely fabulous, amazingly brilliant, witty and ridiculously talented 'Ab Fab', the delicious, delightful and delovely digital pub landlord (with the great hair do) podcast host Jonathan Starkey, with regular panelists Trevor Nicholls (the Gazelle) and Mark Hartley (Stats Man). The 'Flab Two' and Skinny Minny 'Stats' are here for another lively discussion.We're discussing Labour's woes again (they're the gift that keeps giving).This is a must listen to for everyone worldwide but also residents in Cheshire, MPs, councils and Councillors in Cheshire and all other public officials (in case we don't survive another week in the UK). Hope all public officials in authority are enhanced DBS checked? Cheshire Matters will be checking up on you. You don't really know who in public office you can trust these days!!!!!!!Join us for our often humorous but sometimes serious commentary and insights on these subjects and more from the best digital pub with the best and most deliciously witty digital pub landlord in the UK (the guest panellists, apart from Stats and the Gazelle, are extremely minor entities along for the ride).Opening Music - Moving On © and ℗ JMN 2015Another absolutely brilliant (and we mean absolutely brilliant and better than anything else that jumps out of your phone from Cheshire and beyond) JMN production for Cheshire Matters.DisclaimerAt the time of recording and publishing Cheshire Matters believes all information relayed to be correct to the best of our knowledge. Views of guests are not necessarily the views of Cheshire Matters. Any information and opinions given are not intended to cause any non-trivial, psychological or physical harm to a likely audience.
Commuters across Dublin are facing with the rise of ‘ghost' buses as a number of buses are not showing up. What is causing the huge number of buses not showing up? Pat discussed this further with Fiona Connelly, Labour Councillor for DCC.
Paul Byrne speaks to Labour Councillor, Peter Horgan on plans for The Cork Event Centre Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In another example of government overspending, the infamous Leeside trees cost €300,000 to install, and around €15,000 a year to maintain.Is it time to get rid of them?Joining guest host Jonathan Healy to discuss is Fianna Fáil Councillor for Cork City North-West, John Sheehan and Labour Councillor for Cork South-Central, Cork City South East, Peter Horgan.
International visitors to Dublin should have to pay a tourist tax on their hotel stays. The revenue generated by this tax could be used to re-invest in the city, according to Darragh Moriarty, Labour Councillor on Dublin City Council. We also hear from Michael Magner, president of the Irish Hotels Federation.
This week we look at the meta narrative that our post -postmodern society is trying to feed us. Including Kamala Harris, Joe Biden, Hunter Biden, Stephen Colbert, Elon Musk and the EU; Humza Yousaf; Donald Trump and Musk; Tim Wlaz on misinformation; Alaister Campbell and Douglas Murray; Jailed for Facebook Posts; Labour Councillor calls for slitting peoples throats; Hope not Hate; Anti-Establishment rhetoric; Banning Dawkins; Olympic boss doesn't know what a woman is; Islamists and Taylor Swift; Country of the week - Japan; Giant Wind Turbines; Lawyers and the French Revolution; Closing Schools in the UK; the NHS and Pregnant men; SEEK 47 - Being Catholic; a listeners poem.... with music from the Manic Street Preachers, 4 Non Blondes, Pulp, Taylor Swift, Alphaville, Peter,Paul and Mary, the Bach Collegium; and Eric Bibb...
Douglas, a mental health nurse and digital influencer, discusses his journey from being an engineer to becoming a nurse and a politician. He talks about the importance of understanding human behavior and the value he can offer in the mental health field. Tara & Douglas discuss various health issues, including dental health, population health management, and the challenges of an aging population. Douglas also highlights the value of personal development and being authentically oneself while studying and learning to maximise skills. In this podcast, Tara covers: Understanding human behavior is crucial in the field of mental health. Politics is a transformational field that aims to improve people's lives. Decisions in politics can be influenced by cultural factors and the lack of competition. Population health management focuses on preventing illness and improving the overall health and well-being of a country's citizens. The challenges in healthcare include issues like dental health, social care, and the aging population. Dog walking can be a powerful way to build community connections and gain a deeper understanding of the community. Embracing the lived experience is important in politics, as it brings valuable perspectives and stories to the table. Being a counselor requires a significant time commitment, with around 20 hours of work per week, including attending council meetings in the evenings. Allowing people to go on their own journey and change their minds is important in politics and in life. Understanding the politics within politics, including the culture and behavior within political parties, is crucial for navigating the political landscape. Personal development and continuous learning are essential for maximising skills and being authentically oneself. Work with THC Primary Care I'm Tara Humphrey and I'm the founder of THC Primary Care, a leading healthcare consultancy. I provide project and network management to Primary Care Networks and consulting support to clinical leads. To date, I've worked with 11 Training Hubs and supported over 120 Primary Care Networks and 3 GP Federations. I understand and appreciate the complexity of healthcare and what it takes to deliver projects across multiple practices. I have over 20 years of project management and business development experience across the private and public sector and have an MBA in Leadership and Management in Healthcare. I'm also published in the London Journal of Primary Care and the author of over 250 blogs. For more weekly insights and advice sign up to my newsletter. Improving the Business of Healthcare – One episode at a time… Thanks for tuning into this week's episode of the Business of Healthcare Podcast. If you enjoyed this episode, head over to Apple Podcasts to subscribe, leave your honest review, and share your favourite episodes on social media. Find us on Twitter, Instagram and LinkedIn or visit our website: THC Primary Care.
In this week's News Roundtable episode, Chris Wright is joined by Labour National Executive Committee Member Jess Barnard, Labour & Co-operative London Assembly Member representing Merton and Wandsworth Leonie Cooper, Labour Councillor and Cabinet Member for Environment & Community Safety at Preston Council Freddie Bailey, and former political editor of the The Mirror, which made him Britain's longest serving political editor Nigel Nelson.What can one say… the conversation this week is Labour, Labour, Labour, just like the panel, plus our esteemed regular commentator Nigel Nelson. The questions they tackle:What does Keir Starmer's Labour Party actually stand for in the wake of his first six steps unveiling this week?Should Labour have welcomed formerly Conservative MP Natalie Elphicke into the party whilst kicking out figures on the left?Do Labour's plans for government and reform add up? Will Starmer's criticism over his position on Israel's post-October 7th onslaught on Gaza have an impact in the general election?Will the Tory attack on Angela Rayner and her tax affairs imprint on the electorate?Will Labour build closer ties with Europe? What is Starmer's Great British Energy strategy, and will Labour also renationalise Water?Will Labour do good for the North after Tory betrayal over HS2?We hope you enjoy this episode and feel free to get in touch with messages, comments or feedback at tom@soundsapien.com Many thanks,WOTN Team'I Hit The Nail Right On The Head' by Billy Bremner. © Fridens liljor/Micke Finell.Rock around the clock productions AB.www.rockaroundtheclock.co This episode was produced by Sound SapienSoundsapien.comThis podcast is published by New Thinking: www.newthinking.com
16th May 2024 The Spokesmen Cycling Podcast EPISODE 353: Bike Town is 10 — Inspiring Speeches From 10 Years of Enjoy Waltham Forest Reception SPONSOR: Tern Bicycles HOST: Carlton Reid GUESTS: Cllr Grace Williams, Leader of Waltham Forest Council and Labour Councillor for William Morris; Cllr Clyde Loakes, Deputy Leader of the Council; Will Norman, London's cycling and walking commissioner. Speeches recorded at the evening reception for Celebrating 10 Years of Enjoy Waltham Forest event, William Morris Gallery, Walthamstow, 14th May 2024. LINKS: https://www.the-spokesmen.com/ https://www.ternbicycles.com https://twitter.com/CarltonReid TRANSCRIPT Carlton Reid 0:12 Welcome to Episode 353 of the spokesmen podcast. This show was engineered on Thursday 16th of May 2024. David Bernstein 0:28 The Spokesmen cycling roundtable podcast is brought to you by Tern bicycles. The good people at Tern are committed to building bikes that are useful enough to ride every day and dependable enough to carry the people you love. In other words, they make the kind of bikes that they want to ride. Tern has e-bikes for every type of rider. Whether you're commuting, taking your kids to school or even carrying another adult, visit www.ternbicycles.com. That's t e r n bicycles.com to learn more. Carlton Reid 1:03 There are now more people walking and cycling in Waltham Forest, and earlier this week I visited this now most vibrant of London boroughs to join events celebratating 10 years since the start of the Enjoy Waltham Forest programme. I'm Carlton Reid and I was in Walthamstow in 2015 a year after the first fruits of the so-called Mini Holland programme were beginning to ripen and yet where 100 or so protestors gathered to shout at the Labour councillor leading the borough's transformation. They carried a coffin — in safety, beause of no cars — along Orford Road and warned that Clyde Loakes and his fellow Labour councillors were being held responsoible for the predicted death of Walthamstow. Free access for cars, they said, was necessary for economic vitality and they didn't want what teir posters called a Berlin Wall. Orford road is now a poster child for how to effect change for the better. It's buzzing with business, with peaople ambling around and enjoying the pavement cafes. This previously traffic-clogged street is a honeypot destnation for VIPs and traffic planners from around the UK and the world, visiting to see how it is possible to make neighborhoods less car dependent and more people friendly. On today's show I've got three inspiring speeches delivered at an evening reception held in Walthamstow's William Morris Gallery on Tuesday 14th May 2024. The speeches are from Cllr Grace Williams, Leader of Waltham Forest Council , Deputy Leader Cllr Clyde Loakes and Will Norman, London's cycling and walking commissioner. On the next two episodes, I'll share audio recorded at the Landor Links event staged after the evening reception, an event for town planners and other professionals seeking guidance on best practice for cycling and walking schemes. But first, here's Grace Williams at the evening reception, Grace Williams 3:37 I think sounds in his night. It is a kind of reunion because we have the whole team. And we of course are climbing. We've got Martin, who's hiding on a balcony. We've got Lindsey, we've got untold officers who worked on this scheme and given hours of their life. And I know it's not because community groups here we've got plenty out to them. We've got families and everyone I know in this room has been putting the effort into what Min-Holland has been over the last 10 years. A massive amounts that we have all learned together actually scanning as it is required to scale which require that's political wiil. And that sense of keeping on going and doing the right thing, I think is really important. And I should really add that, on top of that because we have built relationships regionally, nationally, internationally and it's brilliant to have Will Norman here. And it's really also a testament to the work that's been done to involve other in Waltham Forest which I am sure Clyde will be talking about, I have been a councillor for ten years so Mini-Holland has been my reality as a councillor, and one of my earliest memories of being councillor was Clyde spoke to me and say, Yeah, the thing he wants you to talk about MiniHolland tonight. I remember that it was a protest outside that's become an occupational hazard now, but it was quite nerve wracking as a new councillor going in and doing first big speech on mini-Holland. I do remember saying something along the line of so cyclists and motorist should just go to the pub sit down and have a nice chat about. No, I did seize up. So now we'll be thinking about, you know, the culture wars that we had. You know, the fact that we have several elections since then, it really really is a different climate when it comes to talk to you about what actually travelling can do and what Mini-Holland means. I know that Clyde will tell you a bit more about his reflections on that journey. So I do want to thank the whole team. But before I end, I want to pay tribute fine, because we just would not all be standing here celebrating 10 years of mini Holland as if it wasn't view everyone in this room, probably you know quite a lot from you about how you stuck with the product. And when you go in decide, I know it was a very personal effect it has cost you and the impact on your on your life has basically become doing Mini-Holland, I don't know if it's somewhere. But it has the effort who said the political will stand up. And that sheer bloody mindedness. More in the sense of knowing that has to do the right thing. He didn't have to keep moving forward. Because if you're not moving forward on this agenda, you're moving backwards. And we have seen others move backwards in fence. So I really want to from bottom of my heart thank you Clyde for doing this. You've transformed all of our lives, you've made children's lives better. You've made our borough what it is today and I want to say a personal thank you to what you taught me.y I hand over to Clyde. Clyde Loakes 7:25 Today evening, what an honour it is to be in a room of champions, pioneers. congratulate yourselves, everyone. You're all amazing language people. And we wouldn't normally be in this evening. If it wasn't for all of you here this evening. You are the stars. were woken up not just in the forest, but across London over the past 10 years. So I'm so so grateful. Whether you are officers, you know, I will single out a couple of people, you know, Vala, Keith, over, we're going to need to do that presentation. Wow. Who knew where we were be 10 years on the answers coming back with a 30 odd million quid. Thank you so much. All the officers who then assembled Chris Proctor, Chris Harrison, Jon little, you know, all that cast, and then in a wonderful job. Wow. Wow. And it started off just as a highway project, a cycling project. And yet, we've looked at the difference we've made now, you public health terms, and offensive terms and congestion terms. We look at the difference we're making to the clients. You know, we knew 10 years ago, that this would be one of the fundamental projects in a local authority that was acting on the climate emergency, look at how building rain gardens and total resilience into those. All coming from this nugget of an idea the idea that we could make it is that we could actually help support people to walk and cycle more often have a tremendous achievement, and she would take it upon us. And everywhere I go and I speak about all we've done I always say, you know, it was that politicians, Chris Robbins that stood by me through some pretty challenging times. He was no keen cyclist Like he knew this was the right thing to do for the right reasons. Those officers with this technical skill who was so so bored with just painting double yellow lines that we are aligned and responding to the lowest common denominator consultation return that says, We don't want any change. You know, we unleash their talents now ideas so that we can deliver something so dramatically different things that they went to college and learn their skills that they wanted to do. We were able to do that here. The community activists just talking to Paul we're just now living that way now. Right. You know, Susan, you know, never gave up on your time. You never know Lee when he sat down assignment. Look for when you're worthy now you are shaping and influencing London and more because of what you did here and never gave up. And you've made it. Look at the behaviour change it received Jane, Emma. Look at what we're seeing, Joy Riders, Cycle sisters, breaking down boundaries. All the cargo bikes! you seen that on most schools, you know school districts, normal families going to school. That's why sharing some way because we've created the infrastructure, we created the environment and feel comfortable and safe, transport and cherish them loved ones to school and back again. By bike, by cargo bike.Thank you for that you didn't absolutely amazing. But it wasn't always easy. It was It wasn't the coffin. We mentioned Dutch ambassador on the second day. He literally chased out. We mentioned those things we come along mentioned the judicial review, Vala you remember the emails every day. We're gonna miss out on some Yeah, nailbiting stuff because he told us of why we wouldn't not be here today. What else? Hey, man. Yeah, the protests. Yeah. And, you know, some pretty hairy, you know, interviews with the police and my answers and stuff that was coming my way. But times, but I've always said I was doing the right things for the workplaces always knew, I have that physical support, either community support around the doubles. And that's what made me continue to do the things that we wanted to do. And that's why it's interesting members in many organisations that we just had, I counted six of the candidates have openly declared that they were against low traffic neighbourhoods, in their little pieces in that one photo that we will look at. Where are they now? Where are they now? They are nowhere. And you know, once I have the microphone, and you know, Will's in the room, newly appointed, fortunately, cycling commissioner, and again well done Will, you know, please take it back to to your boss, Sadiq Khan's leadership on him less, you know, what to think is some this someone's readership on those louder voices that said it was wrong, and you wouldn't lose. But actually, vast majority people don't clean vocalise their views on these things. But they like it. Or even nobody makes sense. And they know, politicians are doing these things for the voice reasons, not just for the hearing now, not just for the election, and the next ballot box opportunity, but for the future and future generations that please talk back out thanks to Steve for his leadership that he's provided us. And we will continue to stand here and will advise supporting those quick, safe transport policies that had brought us all together this evening to sell by 10 years on, we will continue to do all of that will be carrying out those kind of policies that really really do make a difference. So please put your hands together, and celebrate you're all amazing. Thank you I Carlton Reid 15:02 We will leave Clyde Loakes in Walthamstow there and head across to the States to get our ad break from David. David Bernstein 15:09 This podcast is brought to you by Tern Bicycles. Like you, the folks at Tern are always up for a good outdoor adventure by bike—whether that's fishing, camping, or taking a quick detour to hit the trails before picking up the kids from school. And if you're looking to explore new ground by taking your adventures further into the wild, they've got you covered. The brand new Orox by Tern is an all-season, all-terrain adventure cargo bike that's built around the Bosch Smart System to help you cross even the most ambitious itinerary off your bucket list. It combines the fun of off-road riding in any season with some serious cargo capacity, so you can bring everything you need—wherever you go, whenever you go. Plus, it's certified tough and tested for safety so your adventures are worry-free. With two frame sizes to choose from and a cockpit that's tested to support riders of different sizes, finding an adventure bike that fits you and your everyday needs has never been easier with the Orox. Visit www.ternbicycles.com/orox (that's O-R-O-X) to learn more. Carlton Reid 16:27 Thanks, David. And we are back in Walthamstow at the evening reception celebrating 10 years of enjoying Waltham Forest. Here's the final speech of the night from London cycling and walking Commissioner Will Norman Will Norman 16:41 Absolutely phenomenal to be here today. I cycled through the borough on the way and it is it's a groundbreaking transformation. I knew this but this morning I was sitting around the breakfast table at home and I thought normal domestic things should work well you can relate to the background this or where you go and move the ball forward. And my daughter who's 13 Who is normally monosyllabic takes no interest in my work whatsoever, eating a bowl of cereal, then looks up, Waltham Forest? Good bike lanes Under your leadership for the change that needs to happen in cities around the world, the scariest thing that happened to me in the last two weeks was around the time of the election when text messages that are coming in from around the world to you felt really busy. And they were coming in from Australia from USA from India, from somebody someone in Egypt. If he loses, then I'm gonna zero commitments, that the stuff that we're doing our cities, the tours that we had an open for the changes that we're doing fall under threat. It goes back to the point that changes have happened in this borough are being felt integrated internationally and it's been ascend the leadership that need is required to tackle the climate crisis to tackle what is tmos existential threat. So the human species, everybody has a role to play in that. And if you see the kid cycling through the filters at the moment playing football against the bridge,, they're on their way to school, that is the change that needs to happen in every city and every community in every town in every country around the world. And you guys have been the focal point of that. It's amazing. I haven't said anything it was actually my speech. Last Sunday man this thing you guys be the changes that have happened that obvious you actually listed this is I'm standing in a way when the most important things here just have a look of everything that's happened in this borough over the last 10 years game changing transformation. This resulted in more cycling it's resulted in more walking through resulted in fewer collisions saving lives, is resulting in greater footfall in the shops, were to spend in the shop greater economic regeneration, clean air, closer communities, tackling social social isolation, you name it, it is it is changing. And as I said it's synonymous for how cities are going to get up it should be and how they're changing. And I use those two there's there's a before and after photo offer great band summed up the change that basically the strategic change that's happening in London, the strategic change that's happening in Paris, it is blasting around the world as this is the change that needs to happen. We no longer need to design our cities for cars. We need to design them for people a new modes of encapsulated that you digitalize you show what's possible. And inspiration goes way beyond lessness. The impact you've had on neighbouring powers is astonishing by working with teams across borders and raising the bar. As I said, it's bringing this change lives in the country. It raised the bar has raised the bar of ambition around the country. You got Mini-Holland's written into national policy. Now we can argue where that national policy is just fine for motorists. Yeah, I'm not so sure that's going to last but it's absolutely amazing and you get We have to follow Clyde on social media to see this endless procession of dignitaries, officers, MPs and councillors who come around in his characteristic shirts with all his energy and passion showing every filter every story about the coffin and the Dutch ambassador. But it works. And every time people go away inspired, and every one of those inspiration just changing something in a city retirement city around around the world. It's not easy, it's quite said creating meaningful change. Yeah, the amount of abuse the amount of hate the amount of protests that are weird conspiracy theories. And what I experienced over the last seven years is similar to Clyde. I think there were four ingredients which drive change with any within any city. And Waltham Forest has those in spades. The first is has been mentioned is political leadership, that political leadership coming from Grace, but I'm also Clyde again, I want to play particularly for credit, give particular credit to Clyde and just be cheering and he has led the way. It has been a hard journey you you've taken the strength you have stood strong, you've showed leaders including myself around the city around the world book resilience means more than doing the right thing. It's the right thing to do and the impact that it has and how that plays into election. election victories in the most people bump this, the enthusiasm, the pride you have is absolutely infectious. And I don't think that in other changes in this bar wouldn't have happened to quite the same scale, but certainly not the way that it's spread around the world. The second ingredients, which have been what we've heard has been really good at is collecting data and telling us stories of success. Without that data, you can't push back the ages, you can't push back without it, you can't celebrate the changes that are happening. I think that's been really inspiring. The third ingredient is that technical expertise, the brilliant officers that have worked on this across the board over the years, successive generations. Again, I want to give tribute to Bala we were talking about the first time we met in the basement of the House of Commons or something seven years ago, and the changes have happened since then. But again, those opposite has happened just the impact is obviously haven't just stopped at the border to this borough. It is again flowed into cities, other boroughs, other cities and around the world. But finally, and I think living is often overlooked in terms of those magic ingredients that drive change are campaigning communities, the role of community members play, it actually broken this providing all of us who need the backbone of the local information, the reassurance, every consultation that you fill in every petition that you sign, every event you go to with a positive piece, every suggestion you make a change in an improvement in that it matters. It is such a vital ingredient. And the change is often overlooked. You need the political leadership, you need the data, you need the technical expertise and you need the strong communities. Waltham Forest has all of those and showed the world how to do it. So I think everybody should be massively grateful that everyone would welcome everyone in this room on behalf of Sadiq who I think is seeing the Pope that this I'm not saying I'm not going into what's a better event, it's a bit of a mystery. He knows what a difference you guys made. He knows how hard it's been. He's massively grateful you kind of pioneering delivering his transport strategy. Thank you. There is an awful lot more to do. So let's keep going. Carlton Reid 23:34 Thanks for listening to episode 353 of the Spokesmen podcast, brought to you in association with Tern Bicycles. Show notes and more can be found at the-spokesmen.com. The next episode — featuring speakers at Landor Links' Celebrating 10 Years of Enjoy Waltham Forest two-day conference — will be out soon with another hot on its heels but meanwhile get out there and ride ...
The Taoiseach, Simon Harris, has announced a new Dublin Taskforce to propose recommendations for improving safety in Dublin's city centre. But will this initiative lead to genuine change? James Geoghegan, Fine Gael Councillor for Dublin, and Darragh Moriarty, Labour Councillor for Dublin, join Kieran to discuss the task force's potential impact.
Politicians risked a €150 fine to secure optimal lamppost positions for their posters in the lead up to the European and Local Elections. Posters are only permitted in public places 30 days before polling and must be removed by June 14th. But do we still need election posters? Andrea was joined by Author and Journalist with the Wexford People, Simon Bourke, and Labour Councillor in Cork, John Maher, to discuss. Image credit: rollingnews.ie
Following the verdict of the inquest into the death of Aoife Johnston at University Hospital Limerick, the hospital's A&E department remains the most overcrowded in the country. Conor Sheehan, Labour Councillor in Limerick, and Conor Deasy, President of the Irish Association of Emergency Medicine joined The Last Word to discuss.Catch the full chat by pressing the 'Play' button on this page.
Labour Councillor Audrey Dempsey has been accused of racism and suspended this week, after she proposed to ask a question at the council about 'racist attacks on white children in schools'.In this exclusive interview, Audrey announces her resignation from the Labour Party. And: Her explanation of why she was asking the question'Liking' tweets from far-right partyFuture in politics+ More Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Joe is joined by Labour Councillor for Limerick City Cllr Conor Sheehan to discuss running for the position of Directly Elected Mayor of Limerick. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Conor Sheehan, Labour Councillor for Limerick City & County Council & Cathal Crowe, Fianna Fail TD for Clare discuss the overcrowding issues at ULH
Have you ever pondered the resilience it takes to break barriers in politics and fashion? Tele Lawal, a former youngest and first black councillor in Havering, sheds light on her extraordinary journey. In this revealing interview, she delves into her experiences with racism and backlash in politics, her challenging school days, and her bold transition into the world of fashion entrepreneurship. Tele Lawal is not just a former political trailblazer; she's also the visionary behind Kouture Paradise, a fashion brand that's making waves. Her story is one of overcoming adversity, challenging societal norms, and reinventing oneself. In this discussion, you can look forward to hearing: - Tele's ground-breaking path from multiple school suspensions to becoming a pioneering young councillor. - The trials and tribulations she faced in politics, including confronting racism and personal attacks. - Her journey from the intense world of politics to founding her fashion company, Kouture Paradise. - The entrepreneurial challenges she has encountered and how she's navigating them. - Insightful reflections on why she chose to leave politics and reinvent her career in fashion. ❤️ Found this episode enlightening? Subscribe and leave us a rating or review! ✉️ Join Our Community and sign up to our newsletter here: https://1000voicesuk.beehiiv.com/subscribe
Cllr Terry O’Brien responded to his leader Ivana Bacik’s comment that the party’s merger with the Social Democrats is possible.
In this week's News Roundtable episode, Chris Wright is joined by former Political Editor of the Sunday Mirror, Nigel Nelson, writer and broadcaster, Christina Patterson, and Labour Councillor and Cabinet Member for Environment and Community Safety at Preston Council, Freddie Bailey.The topics they discuss:- Who had the best 2023 conference – the Conservatives or Labour?- Was Sunak trying to be more of a president than a prime minister?- What was Farage doing at the Tory Party Conference?- The war between Israel and Gaza: the polarisation of debate on the crisis, and how it impacted the Labour conference. - The leaders' performances: Sunak vs Starmer, Hunt vs Reeves. - Did Labour send the right message to help secure the general election win? We'd love to hear what you think of the episode at email@wrightonthenail.fm, or get in touch if you just want to say hi! WOTN Team 'I Hit The Nail Right On The Head' by Billy Bremner. © Fridens liljor/Micke Finell.Rock around the clock productions AB.www.rockaroundtheclock.co This episode was produced by Tom PlattsThis podcast is published by New Thinking: www.newthinking.com Explore New Thinking podcasts via our website: www.newthinking.com/podcasts
We're back with a fresh start for the new parliamentary session. Calum Macdonald is joined by Kirsty Buchanan - former Special Adviser to Theresa May when she was Prime Minister - and Alice Perry, who was a Labour Councillor for 11 years; was on Labour's National Executive Committee for eight years, including one as chair, and was involved in drafting three general election manifestos for the party as well. They discuss the government's response to the crumbly concrete in public buildings crisis. Plus, James Heale from The Spectator who, along with Harry Cole from The Sun, wrote Out of the Blue: The inside story of the unexpected rise and rapid fall of Liz Truss…and Mark Littlewood, who is Director General of the Institute of Economic Affairs - the free market think tank which inspired Liz Truss as she took office, join the podcast to reflect on one year since Liz Truss took office - and very slightly more than one year since she left. Support the podcast by becoming a member at: https://plus.acast.com/s/whitehallsources. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
Veterans In Politics with Cllr Louise Jones, Veteran Intelligence Corps' Officer, local councillor and parliamentary candidateLouise and our host Jonny first met at Labour Party Conference and they share a history with the Intelligence Corps. Louise was a commissioned officer in the Corps and tours included time in both Germany and Afghanistan.Now working in the private sector, Louise decided to stand up and serve again in local government and was successfully elected as a Labour Councillor. She is also on their Parliamentary Candidates' List and hopes to become an MP.This interview was conducted outside in the open near Parliament, in front of the Pankhurst memorial and is a celebration of women in politics.Dont forget to rate our show and share with a friend or if you can afford a few pennies, become a supporter.LINKS:Join our Facebook Group community here: https://www.facebook.com/groups/2314725475490967/Engage with us on LinkedIn here:https://www.linkedin.com/groups/13628154/Insta/Twitter/Facebook: @CampaignForceUKor email the host jonny@campaignforce.co.ukStand Up and Serve Again!Support the show✅Support The Show Help Us Grow! Help us reach more veterans by donating the cost of a cup of coffee today...
On this week's News Roundtable episode, Chris Wright CBE is joined by political commentator & co-host of The Trawl podcast Marina Purkiss, Conservative broadcaster, commentator and columnist Emily Carver, Labour Councillor for Preston Freddie Bailey, and Conservative commentator and columnist Samantha Smith.The conversation kicks off with Sunak's immigration speech in Dover on Monday, and whether Brexit impacts inflation. Then the panel debate what state the country will be in at the end of this Conservative government and whether Labour will be the change we need. Is the country repairable?Freddie Bailey analyses Labour's political position, and that given the struggling economy the Tories would hand them upon being elected.They discuss the covid inquiry and whether the pandemic has acted as a convenient smokescreen for Tory economic mismanagement and the underfunding of the NHS.Finally, Chris turns the discussion to the global threat of AI - will it take all our jobs, will we create new jobs? Samantha Smith unveils some frightening AI tales. 'I Hit The Nail Right On The Head' by Billy Bremner. © Fridens liljor/Micke Finell.Rock around the clock productions AB.www.rockaroundtheclock.coThis podcast is published by New Thinking: www.newthinking.com Explore New Thinking podcasts via our website: www.newthinking.com/podcasts
Rob Stewart is the leader of Swansea Council, and has spent the last two decades forging a highly successful career in politics and business. In this episode, Rob joins Jeannette to talk about what it means to represent people in the political arena, why mindset matters so much when it comes to leadership, and the practical business lessons both learned and implemented that have turned him into a leader to be admired. KEY TAKEAWAYS The ones who get things done and place themselves as effective leaders, are those who always have a "can do" attitude. If you're negative about your prospects, you're doomed to fail. The pervasive image in the business world is that politicians do not understand their concerns. Coming from a business background himself has given Rob a real advantage. Planning requires something of a reform. Swansea is spearheading this shift in order to allow more businesses to put their mark on the city. Never discount the value that private enterprise can bring to an environment. Most companies are eager to improve their surroundings, which returns vitality for everyone. BEST MOMENTS 'We've taken the hard yards. Now we need to do it at scale' 'I've tried to bring a can-do attitude' 'This isn't something you do lightly' 'Difficulty comes from inconsistency in thinking' This is the perfect time to get focused on what YOU want to really achieve in your business, career, and life. It's never too late to be BRAVE and BOLD and unlock your inner BRILLIANCE. If you'd like to jump on a free mentoring session just DM Jeannette at info@jeannettelinfootassociates.com or sign up via Jeannette's linktree https://linktr.ee/JLinfoot VALUABLE RESOURCES Brave, Bold, Brilliant podcast series - https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/brave-bold-brilliant-podcast/id1524278970 ABOUT THE GUEST Rob Stewart has lived in Swansea all his life and was educated at Morriston Comprehensive School before going on to study at Tycoch College and Swansea University. Rob Stewart is currently a Labour Councillor representing Morriston Ward, a Ward he has represented since2003. Following the local elections in 2012, Rob was appointed as Cabinet Member for Finance and Resources in the new Labour administration, before becoming Leader of the Council in September 2014. In 2017 Rob was re- elected as Leader and holds the Cabinet portfolio for Economy and Strategy. Rob is the Deputy Leader of the WLGA and WLGA spokesperson for Economic Development, Europe (Brexit) and Energy. Rob led the team to secure the Swansea Bay City Deal and has been elected as Chair of Swansea Bay City Region Joint Committee to deliver Swansea Bay City Deal. Rob recently oversaw the delivery of the multi-million pound digital Arena scheme. Rob has significant experience working in national and regional Government, primarily as a Programme and Project Manager for the Driver and Vehicle Licensing Agency where he led the delivery of the online Driver Licence Service and redesign of the new UK ID documents including the UK Driving Licence and National identity card for foreign nationals. Rob is also Director of Swansea Business Improvement District and has previously held the position as Director of Swansea Stadium Management Company and Swansea Bay Futures. A member of the Swansea Bay City Region where he has led on the regeneration of Swansea City Centre as well as the City Deal, Industrial Common Ownership Financial Fund (ICOFF) Decision Making Panel, Joint Council of Wales (South Wales Provisional Council), WLGA (Council & Co-Ordinating Committee) and Swansea Economic Regeneration Partnership. ABOUT THE HOST Jeannette Linfoot is a highly regarded senior executive, property investor, board advisor, and business mentor with over 25 years of global professional business experience across the travel, leisure, hospitality, and property sectors. Having bought, ran, and sold businesses all over the world, Jeannette now has a portfolio of her own businesses and also advises and mentors other business leaders to drive forward their strategies as well as their own personal development. Jeannette is a down-to-earth leader, a passionate champion for diversity & inclusion, and a huge advocate of nurturing talent so every person can unleash their full potential and live their dreams. CONTACT THE HOST Jeannette's linktree - https://linktr.ee/JLinfoot https://www.jeannettelinfootassociates.com/ YOUTUBE - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCtsU57ZGoPhm55_X0qF16_Q LinkedIn - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/jeannettelinfoot Facebook - https://uk.linkedin.com/in/jeannettelinfoot Instagram - https://www.instagram.com/jeannette.linfoot/ Email - info@jeannettelinfootassociates.com Podcast Description Jeannette Linfoot talks to incredible people about their experiences of being Brave, Bold & Brilliant, which have allowed them to unleash their full potential in business, their careers, and life in general. From the boardroom tables of ‘big' international businesses to the dining room tables of entrepreneurial start-ups, how to overcome challenges, embrace opportunities and take risks, whilst staying ‘true' to yourself is the order of the day.Travel, Bold, Brilliant, business, growth, scale, marketing, investment, investing, entrepreneurship, coach, consultant, mindset, six figures, seven figures, travel, industry, ROI, B2B, inspirational: https://linktr.ee/JLinfootSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
In this week's 'News Roundtable' episode, host Chris Wright is joined by journalist and broadcaster, Emily Carver, Labour Councillor for Streatham, Martin Abrams, and journalist, writer, and broadcaster, Christina Patterson.The conversation kicks-off with an analysis of Dominic Raab's resignation following the outcome of the inquiry into his bullying allegations. The panel discusses the lack of grace in his resignation and explores whether this is an ongoing pattern in the recent Tory exits. Together they debate whether Sunak was weak not to sack Raab in the first place. We have a good long look at Tory leadership, opening up to discussion on the new book Boris at 10 by Raymon Newell that provides a damning exposé of his premiership. The panel moves to Dianne Abbott's universally condemned comments about racism, on which we were graced by an impassioned speech from Labour Councillor Martin Abrams with a commentary on how Keir Starmer has handled this situation and similar situations throughout his leadership.Finally, the panel looks at Andrew Bridgen – the long-time anti-vax proponent who compared the covid vaccine rollout to the horrors of the Holocaust. Developing into an exciting discussion about Big Pharma and whether it should be nationalised!We'd love to hear your thoughts on the episode on Twitter!'I Hit The Nail Right On The Head' by Billy Bremner. © Fridens liljor/Micke Finell.Rock around the clock productions AB.www.rockaroundtheclock.coCreated & produced by Podcast Partners: www.podcastpartners.comSign up to receive updates by email when a new episode drops at www.wrightonthenail.FMThis podcast is published by New Thinking: www.newthinking.com Explore New Thinking podcasts via our website: www.newthinking.com/podcasts
Yesterday on The Hard Shoulder, Kieran spoke to Eoin in Meath who had sold his home to the local council six months ago, however the house is still sitting empty and mould forming in it. To discuss this further and why it happens, Kieran was joined by Dermot Lacey, Labour Councillor on Dublin City Council…
Veterans In Politics- Season 7, Episode 1- Councillor Bayo Alaba- The Parachute Regiment veteran on his work in the community, race, family values as well as his service as a local councillor.Cllr Bayo Alaba is a former member of the Parachute Regiment. Fiercely proud of his Nigerian roots, he does not want to be simply known as just a 'black voice' but for his many other talents too. He's a marketeer, community activist, father, soldier and now a councillor.Bayo speaks passionately and from the heart. He recollects his Nigerian London working class roots and how this has shaped him to be the man he is today. He's an inspiration.Bayo is a Labour Councillor for Redbridge, former Parachute Regiment soldier, self-made businessman, school governor, youth mentor, charity trustee and one of the pioneers of east London's (Shoreditch and Dalston) creative and night-time economy. Husband and father to three children.In September 2021, he decided that he had had enough of underrepresentation at local level and misrepresentation at the national level. On 5th May 2022, he was part of a historic achievement as one of three black Redbridge labour councillors - the first ever elected to office within the Labour group.Support the show✅Support The Show Help Us Grow! Help us reach more veterans by donating the cost of a cup of coffee today...
James and Josie are joined by Labour Councillor and trade union organiser Jools Hesslewood to discuss the recent industrial action across the country. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
In this week's 'News Roundtable' episode, host Chris Wright is joined by political commentator and Spectator columnist, Samantha Smith, Labour Councillor in Preston, Freddie Bailey, political commentator and Times Radio presenter, Rosie Wright, and Professor of European Politics, John O'Brennan.The conversation kicks off with the panel discussing Deputy Prime Minister Dominic Raab's bullying investigation after eight formal complaints were made against him. They compare this to Nadhim Zahawi's recent scandal, questioning how Rishi Sunak must handle this. They debate whether there is an effort to create doubt surrounding his premiership and if the government is crumbling. Together, they analyse Boris Johnson's behaviour during his recent trips to Kyiv and the USA, noting how it is unusual for a backbench MP to make diplomatic trips abroad. They speculate as to why Rishi Sunak has not stepped in to stop Boris' antics. Does his charisma allow him to bend the rules in ways that no other former Prime Minister has?With the third anniversary of Brexit, the panel explores the current state of the UK economy and highlights whether the pandemic, Russia's invasion of Ukraine or Brexit have caused the country's economic issues. Together they dive into the different avenues the Conservative government could take to make the most out of Brexit – do they need to confront the truth?All this and much more debated on this week's episode!—-----------------'I Hit The Nail Right On The Head' by Billy Bremner. © Fridens liljor/Micke Finell.Rock around the clock productions AB.www.rockaroundtheclock.coSign up to receive updates by email when a new episode drops at www.wrightonthenail.fmCreated & produced by Podcast Partners: www.podcastpartners.comThis podcast is published by New Thinking: www.newthinking.com Explore New Thinking podcasts via our website: www.newthinking.com/podcasts
In this weeks episode I talk about the recent scandal that came out reported by GB news journalism into the Labour Politician who has been appointed for diversity role in the NHS but was in denial about instances to do with the grooming gang scandal in Rotherham. I then go on a big rant about Rishi Sunak's recent push to mandate the learning of maths till pupils are 18 in the UK. I also go into many more important stories and issues that have been happening. Thank you so much for listening! Love you ALL :) Follow me - (https://www.instagram.com/regpodcast/?next=%2F) (00:00) - Introduction (01:30) - The grooming gangs scandal in the UK (02:06) - Former Labour Party politician scandal with the Rotherham grooming gangs scandal (07:10) - Rishi Sunak's push to mandate maths till 18 for all UK pupils (09:35) - Why having maths mandates for all kids till 18 is a terrible decisions (12:20) - What have I learnt since leaving school (18:15) - A doctor was jailed for giving mask exemptions in Germany (20:31) - The recent legalisation to all physicians in California (23:45) - The pandemic of depression in young girls SOURCES 1. Rotherham rape gangs cover-up councillor holds senior diversity and inclusion NHS role 2. UK PM Rishi Sunak to propose compulsory math for students up to 18 3. German doctor jailed for illegally issuing mask exemptions 4. California enacts COVID-19 misinformation law for physicians 1. https://www.gbnews.uk/news/revealed-rotherham-rape-gangs-cover-up-councillor-holds-senior-diversity-and-inclusion-nhs-role/416258 2. https://www.cnbc.com/2023/01/04/uk-pm-rishi-sunak-to-propose-compulsory-math-up-to-the-age-of-18.html 3. https://apnews.com/article/health-legal-proceedings-germany-covid-19-pandemic-pandemics-ca7fe9dbb35ecf4cdd373ce02677360f 4. https://www.medicaleconomics.com/view/california-enacts-covid-19-misinformation-law-for-physicians
As we continue through these below freezing temperatures, one city in Ireland is struggling to grit their footpaths. Limerick City Council is saying they simply do not have the resources. Here to tell us more is Conor Sheehan, Labour Councillor for Limerick City North.
As we continue through these below freezing temperatures, one city in Ireland is struggling to grit their footpaths. Limerick City Council is saying they simply do not have the resources. Here to tell us more is Conor Sheehan, Labour Councillor for Limerick City North.
In this week's 'News Roundtable' episode, host Chris Wright talks with James Meadway, Director of Progressive Economy Forum, Freddie Bailey, Labour Councillor in Preston, and Leilani Dowding, Social Commentator.The conversation starts with the panel discussing the overall state of the economy; they debate where it has gone wrong and whether this government is capable of setting it right considering global factors in addition to the political choices made which led to market turmoil. The panel dived into discussing Liz Truss, her ruthlessness and failures, and the fact that cabinet members were already pitching to replace her. The panel tries to articulate what Conservative values are and debate whether their policies are in sync with the needs of the British public, considering attempts to reclassify cannabis as a class A drug and the attacks on immigration. The panel then moves on to debate whether the problems facing the UK economy are any worse than other countries and conclude that over a decade of Conservative economic mismanagement has plunged the UK's economy into deeper problems than other countries. Finally, the panel predicts that Labour will likely win the next election and that this Conservative government is widely out of touch with the British public right now. All this and much more are debated on this week's Wright on the Nail!Created & produced by Podcast Partners: www.podcastpartners.com'I Hit The Nail Right On The Head' by Billy Bremner. © Fridens liljor/Micke Finell.Rock around the clock productions AB.www.rockaroundtheclock.coSign up to receive updates by email when a new episode drops at www.wrightonthenail.fm
In this week's 'News Roundtable' episode, host Chris Wright is joined by Chairman of the Conservative Party in Hampstead and Kilburn, Don Williams, Labour Councillor in Haringey, Emina Ibrahim, and Douglas Beattie of TSSA trade union.The conversation kicks off with the panel discussing their predictions for what Boris Johnson is going to do next - is this the last we have seen of him? They also debate the possibility of Boris returning as Prime Minister and question the likelihood of Conservative Party voters selecting him again.The discussion moves on to debate whether there is a political will to help solve the cost of living crisis and the measures the Conservative government need to take to help the public. Together, they question the possibility of the new Prime Minister announcing new plans when they are voted in on the 5th of September. They also argue about the effects of privatisation on the cost of living crisis.The panel discuss the possibility of wider industries striking and what needs to be changed for unions to stop strike action. Finally, they wrap up the discussion by sharing their thoughts on a Liz Truss premiership, and what the new Prime Minister should prioritise.All this and much more debated on this week's Wright on the Nail!Created & produced by Podcast Partners: www.podcastpartners.comSign up to receive updates by email when a new episode drops at www.wrightonthenail.fm
In this week's 'News Roundtable' episode, host Chris Wright joins Sophie Corcoran, broadcaster and political commentator; John O'Brennan, Jean Monnet Professor of European Integration at Maynooth University; Christina Patterson, journalist, writer and broadcaster; and Freddie Bailey, Labour Councillor and Cabinet Member for Community Wealth Building at Preston Council.The episode begins with the panel sharing their reaction to Boris Johnson's resignation and questioning if he is capable of staying on as a caretaker Prime Minister until September. They discuss the number of cabinet resignations from the Conservative Party. Will Boris be able to refill the Cabinet before his departure?The panel then debates Boris Johnson's legacy and if he was successful in "getting Brexit done" – they consider the media's influence on Brexit and Johnson's premiership. The discussion then moves on to Keir Starmer's Brexit redress, questioning his motives behind it. Is it a plot to win back northern "Red Wall voters"? Together, they look to the future and share their predictions on who could be the next Prime Minister, what could happen in the next general elections, and what a Labour coalition government could look like. All this and more debated on this week's Wright on the Nail.Created & produced by Podcast Partners: www.podcastpartners.comSign up to receive updates by email when a new episode drops at www.wrightonthenail.fm
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Cllr and former MEP Robert Evans joins the podcast to discuss the frontline of the political realignment, what it is like to be a Labour Councillor in Surrey and reflect on the reemergence of the Brexit debate.
Nicola Bowden-Jones was at the heart of Bristol's Labour Party for years, but is now at odds with the city's Labour administration in a big way. Having resigned amid a dispute with the mayor, Bowden-Jones is now campaigning to scrap the role altogether on the basis that it is anti-democratic. Some say this is a personal vendetta against Marvin Rees, but Bowden-Jones says for the city to move forward the mayor must be scrapped. Listen to the third of our mini-series on Bristol's referendum. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
The city's Labour administration says this referendum is an expensive distraction from the big issues the city faces. But have they brought it upon themselves? Opponents say the referendum is due to failure to engage with opposition councillors and a tendency to handpick who is involved in city governance, including too much influence of business. Ellie King, Labour's cabinet member for Public Health and Communities says that the current mayoral model has delivered for the city in a way that the alternative committee system never could through clear leadership of the city as a whole. Listen in with Neil to find out from a leading voice in the pro-mayoral camp, in the first of four episodes in this referendum mini-series. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
Councillors in Wexford have blasted Fáilte Ireland over being: ‘Short-sighted, with no vision and no ambition.' Cllr George Lawlor, Labour Councillor in Wexford, Shane Smyth, Bundoran Tourism and other listeners joined Andrea on Lunchtime Live to discuss...
Aaron Goldsmith talks with Rachel Creevy, Labour Councillor for Hartlepool, about the upcoming United Kingdom local elections. --- This episode is sponsored by · Anchor: The easiest way to make a podcast. https://anchor.fm/app Support this podcast: https://anchor.fm/elections-daily/support
In this episode Will is once again joined by Nathan Boroda, an old friend of the podcast and a Labour Councillor for Unsworth on Bury council to discuss the up coming local elections, the turn against the Conservatives in many Red Wall areas, the defection of Christian Wakeford from the Conservatives to Labour, what Labour aims to achieve in Bury, the end of free lateral flow tests and whether Donald Trump could return to the White House in 2024.
We roam over London, New York, Paris, Bilbao, Preston, and the Scottish Highlands, in a discussion of what cities and landscapes tell us about workers and the wealthy, how anarchism assists urban planning, imperial landscapes in pop culture, Boris Johnson's oligarch-pleasing Garden Bridge project, the Labour Councillor who bollarded himself out of a pint, how the National Gallery tried to discourage tourists, and more. Plus, photography: Stalin vs Henri Cartier-Bresson. Tim Waterman is Associate Professor of Landscape Theory at the Bartlett School of Architecture at UCL. His latest book is The Landscape of Utopia: Writings on Everyday Life, Taste, Democracy, and Design. Our Patreon Second Row Socialists on Twitter Comradio on Twitter Alternative Left Entertainment ALE on Twitter Tim Waterman on Twitter Tim's website The Landscape of Utopia by Tim Waterman (2022) Nincompoopolis: The Follies of Boris Johnson by Douglas Murphy (2017) Comradio ep 53 - Unsensible World of Soccer Anarchy in Action by Colin Ward (2017) The Child in the City by Colin Ward (1978). Full text The World Bollard Association on Twitter Imagined Communities by Benedict Anderson (2016) How we built community wealth in Preston Ukraine official Twitter account on Coke and Pepsi People's Republic of Walmart : How the World's Biggest Corporations are Laying the Foundation for Socialism by Leigh Philips, Michal Rozworski (2019) Developing Socialism: The Photographic Condition of Architecture in Romania, 1958–1970 - Juliana Maxim (2011) Photographer profile: Henri Cartier-Bresson
Oriana Fox interviews the activist, artist, mother, educator and Labour councillor Lena Šimić. Oriana gets some practical advice about how to become more politically active while balancing the demands of work, motherhood and art. Environmentalism and anti-capitalism are two of the causes that have occupied Šimić, so they discuss how she has tackled these issues creatively and within family life. This interview was recorded live on Instagram in May 2021 as part of Oriana's digital residency at Mimosa House Gallery. You can watch the episode here.Oriana Fox is a London-based, New York-born artist with a PhD in self-disclosure. She puts her expertise to work as the host of the talk show performance piece The O Show.Lena Simic is an artist, activist, performance maker and researcher, born in Dubrovnik, Croatia, living in Liverpool. Reader in Drama at Edge Hill University, UK. Her book Maternal Performance co-authored with Emily Underwood-Lee was published in 2021. Register here for the online book launch event taking place on 15 February at 7 pm GMT. Credits:Produced, edited and hosted by Oriana FoxIntroductory Voiceover by John Kilduff, aka Mr. Let's PaintOriginal theme song written and performed by Paulette HumanbeingSpecial Thanks to Sven Van Damme, Katie Beeson, Janak Patel and Mimosa House Gallery, Londonwww.orianafox.comWould you like to see your name in the above credits list? In a couple of short steps, you can make that happen by supporting this podcast via Patreon: https://www.patreon.com/orianafoxPlease rate and review this podcast to help others to find it!How to Rate and Review a Podcast in iTunesFirst, Search for the Podcast in the Podcasts App. Note: You'll need to look the show up in the app.From Here, Select the 'Reviews' Tab, Then 'Write a Review'You'll Then Be Asked to Log in to iTunes.Then Tap the Stars to Rate the Podcast and Write Your Headline and Review.How to Rate and Review a Podcast in SpotifyFirst of all, you have to log in to your Spotify account, then follow these steps:Search Podcast pre-installed App on your phone.Hit the “Search” button. Here you will see “Write a Review” in the top right corner.You can also give ratings in the form of stars 1-5 (One star for lowest rating and five stars for highest ratings.)Submit your review.All content © 2022 Oriana Fox.
In this event, co-organised by the IIEA and the Welsh Government Office in Ireland First Minister Mark Drakeford outlines his vision for the future of Ireland-Wales relations. He discusses his priorities for the implementation of the Ireland-Wales Shared Statement and Joint Action Plan as well as for the upcoming high-level Wales-Ireland Forum. He also elaborates on his objectives for Wales in their new post-Brexit relationship with the EU and the constitutional future of the UK itself post-Brexit. About the Speaker: First Minister Mark Drakeford became the Assembly Member for Cardiff West in May 2011 and was first appointed First Minister on 12 December 2018. In the 1980s and 1990s Mark was a Labour Councillor on South Glamorgan County Council, specialising in education issues. He was appointed Minister for Health and Social Services in March 2013. He was appointed Cabinet Secretary for Finance and Local Government in May 2016, and subsequently was appointed Cabinet Secretary for Finance on 3 November 2017.
Labour Councillor Maura Bell highlights the essential work of The Ford Counselling and Psychotherapy Centre including a recount of her own experience using the centre's services and how important they were to her own positive progress.
Richie is joined by David Kurten and Hayden Hewitt. David Kurten is the founder of the Heritage Party and former member of the London Assembly. David is mixed race. He discusses the national hysteria around racism on social media, how people can come together and put a stop to the destructive lockdowns and take their freedom back and much more. Follow David on Twitter: @davidkurtenHayden Hewitt is the man behind altfeed.org and triggerwarning.tv. Watch his excellent show every Thursday on www.youtube.com/altfeed. A Labour Councillor has apologised after an actor wore a costume with a large fake penis attached, to a children's reading event in Ilford. Jas Athwal, said that he was appalled by the incident at Goodmayes Library on Saturday. Outraged parents took to social media to complain after pictures emerged of the actor wearing a rainbow coloured monkey costume, complete with a very large fake penis. The actor's buttocks were also exposed in the costume which left little to the imagination. Hayden has been following similar stories and explains to Richie what's going on and who is behind it. Follow Hayden on Twitter: @HaydenHewitt
In this second episode of our mini series looking at local election winners, Will speaks to returning guest and recently elected Labour Councillor for Unsworth on Bury Council, Nathan Boroda. They discuss Nathan's campaign, how Labour did in the recent set of local elections and what that means for Keir Starmer's leadership, the recent Hartlepool by election, what Nathan hopes to achieve on the council and what Labour's priorities should be going into the next General Election. Apologises for some slight issues with some of the audio for this episode.
Local Labour councillor candidate Emma comes onto the podcast. Emma to talks about what it is like to run for a councillor to working from home to home schooling. Massive thanks to our sponsors: www.runesilk.com (beard care) www.tenga.co.uk (sex toy company) With both sites, you can get 10% off your first order(s) by using the code TinBiscuit If you'd like to come onto the podcast. Send an email to: thetinbiscuitpodcast3@gmail.com
Bernie is speaking to Niall about the appalling scenes she witnessed in Galway city yesterday. She said young people were in their throves in cars and they were acting completely unruly. Labour Councillor for Galway City West Niall McNeilus speaks to Niall to discuss what happened in Galway city centre yesterday and what he hopes to implement in the future so this does not happen again. See omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
The team speak to Joeli Brearley from York who set up the campaign ‘Pregnant then Screwed' – about the impact of the pandemic on families. And he's just been made chair of Bassetlaw District Council at the age of 20. It should have happened last year but was delayed. Jack Bowker is a Labour Councillor who elected in 2019 while still doing his A-Levels. Producer: Louise Wheeler Sound: Adam Campbell
Welcome to the second episode of Lydia Talks to... where I'll be interviewing people from all walks of life to help me in my quest to talk about politics and current affairs in a way that cuts through the noise, brings in the context and makes it meaningful. Ahead of the upcoming English local elections I speak to Jane Corbett, Labour councillor for Everton ward in Liverpool City Council. Jane has held the role since 2002, however, she is not seeking re-election this year.Jane outlines the importance of local government and explains how representatives must be in constant communication with their constituency. She also speaks about how local government responsibilities extend to schools, adult services, community health and wellbeing and anti-social behaviour.We also discuss the relationship between local and central government and what regional councillors must do in order to enact change within their borough.Finally, Jane reiterates the importance of voting in the upcoming local elections and offers some tips for anyone who has yet to select a preferred candidate.A full transcript of my interview with Jane is available at lovelylydia.co.uk/transcripts. If you'd like to get in touch with me you can email me at writetolovelylydia@outlook.com. I'd love to hear your feedback.If you enjoyed this podcast, please subscribe, rate and review this episode and tell your friends.
We were joined by Primary School Teacher, Labour Councillor and NEU officer James McAsh for this most recent episode of State of the Union. We talked about the last 10 years of cuts, academisation and curriculum changes in education before discussing the incredible work the NEU have done during the pandemic. Don’t forget to follow us on social media and spread the word about the podcast: Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/redinthefacepod Twitter: https://twitter.com/RedintheFacepod Instagram: https://www.instagram.com/redinthefacepod/
This week I talk with Labour Councillor, Seána Ó’ Rodaigh. Seána calls herself an ‘accidental politician’. I find this a really interesting aspect of her journey into politics.In Ireland, we are familiar with parties practising nepotism and supporting political family dynasties. Yet this can perpetuate a narrower perspective of what Irish citizens actually want. Seána however is not from such a background. She never envisioned a life in politics. Until she was approached to run for the Labour Party in 2019. And we chat about this in the podcast today. How so many of us don’t ‘see’ ourselves in key community roles, yet only by being politically active and engaged, can we instigate the change we wish to see and be in the world. We talk about the male-dominated space of politics, and how it is still not set up for female representation – currently, Ireland does not have legal provisions for elected members of parliament to take maternity leave. We discuss the consequences of low female representation in Irish politics. One issue is the ongoing lack of adequate childcare in Ireland. We make the unfortunate connection between Mother & Babies Homes in Ireland’s recent past, and the continuing lack of adequate childcare today. Research tells us it is only through childcare that women can be empowered to continue to work and provide a decent quality of life for their family. All these years later, it is still single mothers in particular that are left vulnerable if they cannot access childcare. I can’t help but deduce if there were more female representation, such issues would be prioritised. I am grateful to women like Seána who are stepping up to level the game and bring a female lens to the political arena. TOPICS DISCUSSED INCLUDE: The male lens applied to policy-making is not going to reflect or represent women's perspectives on key issues Gender quotas Women re-envisioning senior leadership roles Co-founder of Be-Well Do-Well, mental health training programmes Gender equality and policy-making The exhaustive pace of life pre COVID-19Casual sexism in politics 'Women for Election' training. The report launches 1st MarchInternational Women's Day, 8th March RESOURCES MENTIONED:Seána Ó'Rodaigh's website page: https://www.labour.ie/seanaorodaighBe-Well Do-Well mental health & well-being training programmes: https://bewell-dowell.com/ 'Women for Election' training programmes: https://womenforelection.ie/ Women's Participation in Politics Report (2009) found that the obstacles to women’s equal participation in politics can be described as ‘the five Cs’ – Cash, Childcare, Confidence, Culture and Candidate selection procedures: https://data.oireachtas.ie/ie/oireachtas/committee/dail/32/joint_committee_on_justice_and_equality/reports/2009/2009-11-05_women-s-participation-in-politics_en.pdf________________________________________________________Subscribe to YouTube channel: https://bit.ly/3jLTdaqRate & review Journeying podcast on iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/ie/podcast/journeying/id1529912826Like Facebook Page: https://bit.ly/33kp4bUVisit the Journeying website: https://journeying.me/
Join Sheikh Sammar Ahmad and Raheel Ahmad for Thursday's show where we will be discussing: Police/Atomic Habits: small changes, big results Police Police and public relations with the BAME community, have dominated headlines, but how can we ensure a respectful relationship? Join us LIVE from 4pm as we discuss the need for justice and respect on both sides. Atomic Habits: small changes, big results Reformation is a key theme in modern-day self help books. But what does religion teach us about self-improvement and changing habits? Is less really more? LIVE from 5pm Guests include: P.C. Haque (Been in the force for eight years) Maurice McLeod (Writer, Editor, Social commentator, Chief Executive of Race on the Agenda, Labour Councillor in Queenstown Battersea) Waseem Uddin Ahmedi (Police Neighbourhood Sargent and has been in the force almost 30 years) Produced by: Farzana Zafar Akbar, Fezia Haq and Zakaria Sheikh
There is a 30% shortfall in ethnic minority representation amongst Members of Parliament in the UK. In this episode we discuss breaking the mould with local Labour Councillor, Janet Campbell. The UK Parliament report ‘Ethnic diversity in politics and public life Research Briefing' (2020), can be found here: https://commonslibrary.parliament.uk/research-briefings/sn01156/‘Operation Black Vote' information was taken from: https://www.obv.org.uk Please note the following corrections to this episode: Janet is the Cabinet Member for families, health and social care in Croydon (not the ‘Cabinet Minister'). The story concerning an individual losing their job is not related to Croydon Council.
It's the last episode of the year! A very unique episode sees Kosta joined by the Parliamentary Candidate that ran against Boris Johnson in 2019 Ali Milani, who also happens to be a former pro wrestler and ring rival of both Kosta and Cara Noir. Speaking of Cara, the Progress champ is also here to finish off the Wargames saga of The Culture Exchange as he gives his take on NXT Wargames 2018. From all of us here at Lucha Pod we would like to wish all pof our loyal listeners a very merry xmas and a happy new year! Lucha Pod Facebook: This Is Lucha Pod Twitter: @thisisluchapod Instagram: @thisisluchapod Kosta.K Twitter: @thekosta_k Instagram: @thekosta_k Darcy Stone Twitter: @darcystonepw Instagram: @darcystonepw London School Of Lucha Libre Twitter: @londonlucha Instagram: @london_school_of_lucha_libre Lucha Britannia Twitter: @luchabritannia Instagram: @luchabritannia London Lucha League Twitter: @triplel_lucha Instagram: @londonluchaleague
"In this Open House special episode we will be talking about how young people are currently shut out of the conversation about planning and regeneration and how they could help design the happy, healthy, sustainable London we all want. Specifically we will be discussing a new Youth Engagement Toolkit which has been developed by Grosvenor Britain & Ireland with ZCD Architects, Sport England and the TCPA as part of a drive to transform our approach to city making.In this episode we are joined by Matt Bell, Director of Corporate Affairs for Grosvenor, Dinah Bornat, Director at ZCD Architects, Hamza Taouzzale, Labour Councillor for Queens Park Ward. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
City councils don't often get the same attention as the national political movers. Important decisions are still being made though when it comes to our environment and the impact we have on it. In hopefully the first of 96 interviews with Greater Manchester City Councillors we will delve into the heart of local politics and see what those who sit in power think about the climate emergency, the repercussions of our actions on the climate and what our elected representatives at a local level think the city can do to save us from environmental collapse. This is an exercise in good faith and activists listening to the problems our representatives face. Joining us this week is Sam Wheeler, Labour Councillor for Piccadilly ward. Focusing on his patch, the city centre, we discuss the history of Manchester council, how to allocate carbon produced across the region and does Manchester need a 7th climate scrutiny committee?If you like the show tell your comrades!Find us on Twitter:@MCRGND_PODInsta: ManchestergndpodFB:MCRGNDPOD
"Minnie Lansbury - a different sort of Labour councillor", intro speeches with Janine Booth, author of 'Minnie Lansbury: suffragette, socialist and rebel councillor', and Selina Gellert, the great niece of Minnie Lansbury — from a meeting by the same name. Upcoming meetings at: https://workersliberty.org/meetings Video version: https://youtu.be/Cer7PeO0Nb4 Janine's books: https://fiveleaves.co.uk/product/minnie-lansbury-suffragette-socialist-rebel-councillor/ and https://www.janinebooth.com/writing/guilty-and-proud-it-poplars-rebel-councillors-and-guardians-1919-25 Two videos by Janine Booth: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Fr8zC24zVOk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=h8IFbUlmCDA Janine Booth will speak about this inspiring working-class woman. The daughter of Jewish immigrants to London's east end, Minnie was one of the Poplar Labour councillors who carried out extensive reforms in the interests of the borough’s working class and, when the council began to struggle financially, led a mass campaign for poor boroughs to receive more funding. Defying the Tory-Liberal coalition government, she went to prison as a result, along with 29 other councillors. They won! She was a member of both the Labour Party and the Communist Party inspired by the Russian Revolution. Before that she was a suffragette, a campaigner for the rights of war widows, orphans and disabled ex-servicemen. The Poplar council which took on the government in 1921 was very different from Labour councils today and Minnie Lansbury was very different from virtually all our Labour councillors. We can draw great inspiration from her story – what lessons can we learn for our struggles now?
Skeena ia a mum of three who lives in Stroud, where she runs the Politics Kitchen and is a co-founder of Compassionate Stroud. She is also a Labour Councillor, a trauma release therapist, and teaches Pilates, Yoga, Feldenkrais, Garuda and Energy Medicine and heart-math meditation..
Matthew and Sarbjit sit down with Maurice Mcleod (social commentator, vice chair of Race On the Agenda, and Labour Councillor) to weigh the odds of black Conservative Party candidate Shaun Bailey toppling incumbent London mayor Sadiq Khan in the upcoming election.If Bailey can't do it... could Stormzy? Or Prince Harry?Also on the agenda:How will London's ranked choice voting system affect the outcome?And how long will Boris Johnson last as Prime Minister?Your hosts:Sarbjit Bakhshi, head of political markets at Smarkets@sarbjit_polMatthew Shaddick, head of political betting at Ladbrokes@shadsyMaurice Mcleod, writer, commentator, Labour Councillor@mowordsBe sure to subscribe to the show, please consider leaving us favorable ratings and reviews, and check out all our shows at OldBull.tv.Cold Funk Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com)Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 3.0 Licensehttp://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/3.0/All content and opinions presented herein, whether by hosts and guests, are for informational purposes only and should not be construed as investment or other advice.
Hull Women's Week starts on Friday 6th March, just ahead of International Women's Day on Sunday 8th March. In this podcast episode HULL IS THIS editor Jerome Whittingham talks with two women about the 'Inspiring a Generation' letter-writing project that they have taken part in, just one of a number of projects for Hull Women's Week. Their letters are written to their younger selves, and provide great insight about their careers and their thoughts about what it is to be a young girl or woman. What advice do they give to their younger selves? What would they have done differently if they knew then what they know now? The guests are: Emma Latimer (pictured right), Chief Officer of NHS Hull Clinical Commissioning Group, and also Interim Chief Officer of NHS North Lincolnshire CCG and East Riding of Yorkshire CCG. Hester Bridges (pictured left), Labour Councillor for the Southcoates ward, and Chair of Hull Health & Wellbeing Board. Podcast produced by Jerome Whittingham, HULL IS THIS. More at HULL IS THIS: https://hullisthis.news/podcast-hull-womens-week-writing-project-aims-to-inspire-a-generation
For this Bite, I was joined by then Deputy (now ex) leader of Enfield Council and Labour Councillor, Daniel Anderson. This was recorded back at Limmud Festival in December so there is an outdated reference to Prime Minister Theresa May, but apart from that, not that much has changed. Daniel's a passionate guy with strong opinions and we are both candid in our thoughts. Hope you enjoy!
Cormac was joined in studio by Peter Burke, Fine Gael TD for Longford-Westmeath, Martin Kenny, Sinn Féin TD for Sligo-Leitrim, Peadar Tóibín, Leader of Aontú, Marie Sherlock, SIPTU Head of Equality and Policy and Labour Councillor and Jill Kerby, Personal Finance Journalist.
Sarah was joined by Mary Butler, Fianna Fáil TD for Waterford, Colm Burke, Fine Gael Senator, Kevin Humphreys, Labour Senator, Michelle Murphy, Research and Policy Analyst at Social Justice Ireland, Harry McGee, Political Correspondent for The Irish Times and Annie Hoey, Labour Councillor.
With plenty of coverage of the Election Count on Newstalk this weekend, we’re taking a look at the actual role and work of local councillors, and how local government works, or doesn’t in a lot of cases. Andrea Gilligan was joined in studio by a panel of experts to look at the role of local Government in Ireland. She asked if councillors should be given more powers and responsibilities, and higher wages. On the panel: Dr. Eoin O'Malley, Director of the Masters in Public Policy in the School of Law and Government at DCU Grace Tallon, Labour Councillor for Dun Laoghaire Rathdown and co founder of '& Co.' Bobby O’Connell, Kerry Councillor and General Secretary of LAMA Episode previously broadcast on March 23rd 2019.
Ahead of the Local and European Elections in May, Andrea Gilligan was joined by a panel of experts to look at the role of local Government in Ireland. She asked if councillors should be given more powers and responsibilities, and higher wages. On the panel: Dr. Eoin O'Malley, Director of the Masters in Public Policy in the School of Law and Government at DCU Grace Tallon, Labour Councillor for Dun Laoghaire Rathdown and co founder of '& Co.' Bobby O’Connell, Kerry Councillor and General Secretary of LAMA
Mid-Atlantic - conversations about US, UK and world politics
Amina Lone co director of Sarf is a Labour Councillor for Hulme in Manchester. Lone is a Muslim single mother of 4 and was somewhat of a Labour party pin up in the 2015 election, running for the 98% white seat of the Morecambe and Lunesdale. After narrowly losing the election she described herself as "battered and bruised" and said that Labour needed to listen to UKIP voters rather than dismissing their concerns, especially about immigration, as racist. See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
In Episode 27 of Apolitical we speak with Steven Purcell, formerly a Labour Councillor and the Leader of Glasgow City Council. We chat about his time as Leader, the present situation faced by Scottish Labour and what an SNP-led council would mean for the city of Glasgow. Amongst the topics we discuss with Steven on the […] The post #27: Steven Purcell appeared first on Apolitical Podcast.
In Episode 27 of Apolitical we speak with Steven Purcell, formerly a Labour Councillor and the Leader of Glasgow City Council. We chat about his time as Leader, the present situation faced by Scottish Labour and what an SNP-led council would mean for the city of Glasgow. Amongst the topics we discuss with Steven on the […] The post #27: Steven Purcell appeared first on Apolitical Podcast.
In the 1980s, Right to Buy was one of the landmark successes of Margaret Thatcher's government, enabling millions of council tenants to buy their own home at a discounted price. The policy changed the financial fortunes of a generation. Since coming to power in 2010, David Cameron's government has reinvigorated the totemic Tory policy, by reinstating big discounts previously withdrawn under Labour - today, some tenants can get over £100,000 off the price of their home. There are some changes to the policy, too: for the first time, the government has pledged to replace homes sold under Right to Buy on a one-for-one basis - but is this target being met? Councils and housing associations tell The Report they don't have the funds to replace homes quickly enough. The programme also hears allegations that opportunist investors are taking advantage of the big discounts now on offer. Not everyone is happy with the revival of Right to Buy - in Scotland, MSPs have voted in favour of bringing Right to Buy to an end, and in North London, Enfield Council has devised a scheme to opt out of selling its newly-acquired housing stock. Meanwhile, the government has plans to make it even easier for tenants to buy their home, adamant that the policy is a vital tool in enabling low-income families to to fulfil their economic aspirations - but with 1.8m households on the social housing waiting list, can the UK afford to keep selling off valuable social housing stock off on the cheap? CONTRIBUTORS INCLUDE: Brandon Lewis MP, Minister of State for Housing and Planning Julian Fulbrook, Labour Councillor, Camden Council Catherine Ryder, Head of Policy, The National Housing Federation Dr Peter King, Reader in Social Thought, De Montfort University Nick Atkin, Chief Executive, Halton Housing Trust Andrew Stafford, Labour Councillor, Enfield Council & Chair, Housing Gateway Reporter: Peter Marshall Producer: Richard Fenton-Smith.
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