Podcast appearances and mentions of william clouston

It's the one-year anniversary of Morning Glory, and Mike Graham is joined by Colin Robertson, Matt Vickers MP, William Clouston and Greg Swenson to celebrate.Wake up with Morning Glory in full on YouTube, DAB+ radio, Freeview 280, Fire TV, Samsung TV Plus or the Talk App on your TV from 6am every morning. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Henry Bolton is the SDP's spokesperson on foreign affairs, security, and defence. In this latest SDPtalk, he sits down with William Clouston to discuss, Ukraine, Gaza, and whether the UK has the capability to fight an all arms conflict. Learn more about the SDP at: https://sdp.org.uk/ The opening and closing music for SDP Talks is "Prelude in C (BWV 846)" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

President Donald Trump has announced sweeping new tariffs, including a 10 per cent duty on all UK exports to the United States, as part of his 'Reciprocal Tariffs' plan aimed at addressing trade imbalances and bolstering American manufacturing. This move is expected to impact approximately £60 billion worth of UK exports, with sectors such as automotive and Scotch whisky facing significant challenges. The UK government, while relieved to have avoided higher tariffs imposed on other nations, is now navigating the potential economic repercussions and exploring avenues for negotiation. ​ Freddy Gray speaks with William Clouston, leader of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), to analyse the implications of Trump's tariff announcement on the UK economy.

President Donald Trump has announced sweeping new tariffs, including a 10 per cent duty on all UK exports to the United States, as part of his 'Reciprocal Tariffs' plan aimed at addressing trade imbalances and bolstering American manufacturing. This move is expected to impact approximately £60 billion worth of UK exports, with sectors such as automotive and Scotch whisky facing significant challenges. The UK government, while relieved to have avoided higher tariffs imposed on other nations, is now navigating the potential economic repercussions and exploring avenues for negotiation. ​ Freddy Gray speaks with William Clouston, leader of the Social Democratic Party (SDP), to analyse the implications of Trump's tariff announcement on the UK economy.

William Clouston sits down with TV host and journalist, Mike Graham. Mike describes his career starting off at Fleet Street and moving to New York, before ending up presenting on TalkTV. The SDP is a patriotic, economically left-leaning, and culturally traditional political party. Learn more about the SDP at: https://sdp.org.uk/

William Clouston sits down with Ed Davies – Policy Director at the Centre for Social Justice. Ed explains how important a strong family unit is for a child's start in life and for society as a whole. Learn more about the SDP at: https://sdp.org.uk/

The Spectator's economics editor Kate Andrews and Social Democratic Party leader William Clouston join Freddy Gray to try and make sense of Donald Trump's decision to impose tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China. He has since threatened the European Union, and has warned the UK. Is this a negotiation tactic or something more? What political philosophy underpins the decision? And what will the impact be? Produced by Patrick Gibbons and Megan McElroy.

The Spectator's economics editor Kate Andrews and Social Democratic Party leader William Clouston join Freddy Gray to try and make sense of Donald Trump's decision to impose tariffs on Canada, Mexico and China. He has since threatened the European Union, and has warned the UK. Is this a negotiation tactic or something more? What political philosophy underpins the decision? And what will the impact be? Produced by Patrick Gibbons and Megan McElroy.

Connor & Harry are joined by SDP leader William Clouston to discuss Labour's third-world corruption scandal, whether or not Woke has been put away, and Reform UK's critical friends.

Britain's colonial past – a moral reckoning In this episode of SDPtalk, William Clouston is joined by Nigel Biggar, former Regius Professor Emeritus of Moral and Pastoral Theology at the University of Oxford, and author of several books including the Sunday Times bestseller, Colonialism: A Moral Reckoning. As calls for ‘decolonisation' echo through our institutions and our fellow citizens are urged to view our history as a source of shame, this timely book offers a penetrating and balanced ethical analysis of the British Empire. Nigel and William discuss the ethics of British colonialism, admitting the faults and injustices while challenging widely held falsehoods and exploring its positive contributions to the world in the context of its time. They consider the political and cultural impacts of post-imperial guilt in today's polarised society and argue that a more honest and nuanced understanding of our history would help to restore national confidence and solidarity. Learn more about the SDP at: https://sdp.org.uk/ The opening and closing music for SDP Talks is "Prelude in C (BWV 846)" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

As Britain goes to the polls, we look at one of the election's untold stories — the emergence of a revived SDP (Social Democratic Party), carrying forwards an Owenite, socially conservative and economically left wing message to British voters. The SDP's leader, William Clouston, joined Executive Editor Sebastian Milbank to explain the party's vision. 

In this episode, I have a conversation with the Leader of Social Democratic Party, William Clouston. I had some technical issues with the audio recording of William, so apologies for the bad quality. But I have embedded subtitles to this video, so hopefully it will help. Connect with William Clouston & SDP: Twitter: https://twitter.com/williamclouston https://twitter.com/SDPhq Website: https://sdp.org.uk Support my work ($): https://www.buymeacoffee.com/theworldofmomus https://www.momusnajmi.net/support Connect with me: Link Tree: https://www.linktr.ee/theworldofmomus Twitter: https://www.twitter.com/theworldofmomus 00:00 Introductions 01:02 Life of William Clouston 06:06 Local Democracy and Building from ground up 09:36 Elections Hopes & British Political Landscape 48:29 SDP Manifesto 1:09:30 Immigration 1:17:03 Outro #ukelections #sdp #Williamclouston #britishpolitics

William Clouston, leader of the Social Democratic Party, returns to The Brendan O'Neill Show to discuss the withering of British democracy, why the UK must reindustrialise and why we need to talk about mass migration. Order Brendan O'Neill's A Heretic's Manifesto now from:

GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Peter Mcilvenna is co-founder and host of Hearts of Oak, a populist free-speech alliance. He is Chief of Staff to Lord Pearson of Rannoch in House of Lords, a social conservative, Christian, and former UKIP National Campaign Manager. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: William Clouston is the leader of the Socialist Democratic Party (SDP) in the UK. GUEST 3 OVERVIEW: Mads Palsvig is the leader of the Prosperity Party in Denmark. 

GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Bishop Cei Dewar, a Pentecostal leader, is known for his 25+ years preaching globally, and advocacy in media and church. He is a TV & News Contributor, Author & International Speaker. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Brian has studied climatology for 30 years and has drawn the clear conclusion that there is no negative measurable effect from human generated carbon dioxide. GUEST 3 OVERVIEW: William Clouston is the leader of the Socialist Democratic Party (SDP) in the UK.

Freddy speaks to Angus Hanton, entrepreneur and author of Vassal State: How America Runs Britain, and William Clouston, leader of the Social Democratic Party. They discuss the ‘Special Relationship' between the US and the UK, and ask whether it might be detrimental to British business.

Freddy speaks to Angus Hanton, entrepreneur and author of Vassal State: How America Runs Britain, and William Clouston, leader of the Social Democratic Party. They discuss the ‘Special Relationship' between the US and the UK, and ask whether it might be detrimental to British business. 

GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: William Clouston is the leader of the Socialist Democratic Party (SDP) in the UK. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Gavin is the former chaplain of Queen Elizabeth II. He describes himself as an Author, columnist, recovering-academic, ex-BBC presenter, now Roman Catholic; Associate Editor Catholic Herald. Gavin's pronouns are 'Dr.' GUEST 3 OVERVIEW: Chloe Dobbs is a Political Commentator and contributor to Reasoned UK, Chloe regularly contributes to shows such as GB News and Talk TV, giving her insight into current affairs and news.

The Culture Transplant - is diversity really our strength? In this episode of SDPtalk, William Clouston is joined by Garett Jones, professor of economics at George Mason University and author of three books known as the Singapore Trilogy. In his latest book The Culture Transplant, Garett demonstrates that immigrants retain the socio-economic norms of their mother country across multiple generations. He claims that full assimilation within a generation or two is therefore impossible. Instead, the cultural attitudes of the immigrants shape the institutions and influence the economic productivity of their new country. Garett and William discuss the implications of this for migration policy, particularly in the most innovative Western nations. They agree that moderate levels of migration bring many benefits, but mass migration from poor to rich countries could ultimately “wound the goose that lays the golden eggs of global innovation and worldwide prosperity.” Learn more about the SDP at: https://sdp.org.uk/ The opening and closing music for SDP Talks is "Prelude in C (BWV 846)" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: Steve Evans is a British dairy farmer from Pembrokeshire in Wales. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: William Clouston is the leader of the Socialist Democratic Party (SDP) in the UK.

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Elections across the world are increasingly being won by parties described as ‘populist', but what does the term actually mean? According to our national broadcaster, it means “far right-wing, neo-fascist, xenophobic, racist, anti-Islamist…(the list goes on)”. But they would say that, wouldn't they? Parties described as ‘populist' may be economically left-leaning, right leaning or centrist - some are Social Democrats - but they are unified in representing the values and aspirations of an electorate let down by the establishment parties and institutions. A vote for any ‘populist' party is a vote for patriotism, nation state, secure borders, family, faith and community – a sense of rootedness and identity. It is a vote against excessive individualism, globalisation, unchecked free-market capitalism, open labour markets and supra-national organisations. Populism is a revolution against social and economic neoliberalism, an ideology which has grotesquely overreached and is now – thankfully! - destroying itself thanks to its inherent contradictions. Rod Liddle and William Clouston discuss the roots of neoliberalism, its impacts on our society, and its current demise. Good riddance, says Rod: https://www.spectator.co.uk/article/good-riddance-to-neoliberalism/ Learn more about the SDP at: https://sdp.org.uk/ Promoted by R. Malyn on behalf of the Social Democratic Party at 272 Bath Street, Glasgow G2 4JR

What the Left gets wrong about ethnic minorities In this episode of SDPtalk, William Clouston is joined by writer and research analyst Rakib Ehsan, who specialises in matters of social cohesion, race relations and public security. In his new book Beyond Grievance: what the Left gets wrong about ethnic minorities, Rakib highlights the growing tensions between the liberal-Left cosmopolitanism of the mainstream political parties and the patriotic faith-based conservatism in many of Britain's ethnic-minority communities. He argues that Britain needs a robust civic patriotism which understands that a stable family unit is the best form of social security. The SDP rejects the current obsession with grievance and identity which divides our society into hostile and opposing camps. We favour strengthening the common bonds which unite us and, in so doing, reinforcing communitarian impulses in public life. Our policies seek to defend and support traditional family life, particularly in welfare and economic policy, education and housing. Rakib and William discuss the impacts of tribal identity politics on social cohesion, and identify the steps that need to be taken to create a more unified and tolerant society. Learn more about the SDP at: https://sdp.org.uk/ Promoted by R. Malyn on behalf of the Social Democratic Party, 272 Bath Street, Glasgow G2 4JR

On this week's Deprogrammed, hosts Harrison Pitt and Evan Riggs are joined by William Clouston, Leader of the Social Democratic Party. He discusses the recent growth of his party, which once had millions of voters, and its plans for the future. He also explains SDP policies, inspirational international models and the current state of the Conservative Party. --------------- SUBSCRIBE: If you are enjoying the show, please subscribe to our channel on YouTube (click the Subscribe Button underneath the video and then Click on the Bell icon next to it to make sure you Receive All Notifications) AUDIO: If you prefer Audio you can subscribe on iTunes or Soundcloud. Soundcloud: https://soundcloud.com/user-923838732 itunes: https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/s... SUPPORT/DONATE: PAYPAL/ CARD PAYMENTS - ONE TIME & MONTHLY: You can donate in a variety of ways via our website: http://www.newcultureforum.org.uk/#do... It is set up to accept one time and monthly donations. JOIN US ON SOCIAL MEDIA: Web: http://www.newcultureforum.org.uk F: https://www.facebook.com/NCultureForum/ Y: http://www.youtube.com/c/NewCultureForum T: http://www.twitter.com/NewCultureForum (@NewCultureForum)

In this episode, Michael Taylor and William Clouston discuss how the SDP would tackle the UK's housing crisis. The shortage of affordable homes is the largest domestic problem facing the UK. It entrenches immobility between generations and between regions, stifles everyone's potential and cuts the productivity of the entire country. The SDP have a suite of policies to tackle the shortage by reinvigorating state housebuilding and removing market distortions which prevent housing supply meeting demand. But with a rapidly changing population, how should house-building targets be calculated? Link to SDP housing policy: https://sdp.org.uk/policies/housing/ Learn more about the SDP at: https://sdp.org.uk/ Promoted and Published by R Malyn, Social Democratic Party, 272 Bath Street, Glasgow, G2 4JR

William Clouston, Liam Halligan, Kristian Niemietz and Charlotte Gill discuss "The UK housing crisis - causes and solutions" in a debate organised by the SDP and held in London on 19th September. Learn more about the SDP at: https://sdp.org.uk/ The opening and closing music for SDP Talks is "Prelude in C (BWV 846)" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

William Clouston, Leader of the Social Democratic Party kicks off the show today to discuss how Suella Braverman claimed in her speech in Washington DC yesterday that British culture will disappear without any migration control, plus how the bosses of the H2 project are earning a ridiculous £150,000 a year for a train that seems to only reach the midlands. Director of the Burges Group, Robert Ould joins Mike to discuss the realistic expectations for illegal migrants in the UK and how we should be dealing with the issue. Also, Co-Founder of UsForThem, Molly Kingsley, and Mike discuss how they were right all along as it's been discovered that the government was told that harm to children during lockdown could in fact have been preventable after all! Finally, Minister for London Paul Scully joins Mike to chat about the stinky disaster happening in East London after the bin men are on strikes, meaning the rubbish on the streets is piling up which only means that those giant rats are back.All of that and so much more only on The Independent Republic of Mike Graham! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of SDPtalk, William Clouston is joined by photographer, artist and author Laura Dodsworth. We are constantly bombarded with attempts to influence our behaviour, our speech and even our thoughts. Some are overt and transparent, such as advertisements which seek to persuade you to buy their product instead of a competitor's. Others are more insidious, such as the ‘nudge' tactics and fear propaganda deployed by the Behavioural Insights Team during the Covid pandemic. In their bestselling book Free Your Mind, Laura and her co-author Patrick Fagan discuss how to spot and resist the increasing manipulation present in our everyday lives.  Why are some attempts at political or social manipulation more successful than others? Can such tactics ever be justified? And what are the implications for freedom of thought and for democracy? Laura is also a guest speaker at the SDP Conference in October 2023. Learn more about the SDP at: https://sdp.org.uk/ The opening and closing music for SDP Talks is "Prelude in C (BWV 846)" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

On today's show, Policies of the SDP, UK politics, and the monopoly of Labour and Conservatives, are discussed. Also, Jamie Jenkins discusses the statistics behind the UK's top stories this week. GUEST 1 OVERVIEW: William Clouston is the leader of the Socialist Democratic Party (SDP) in the UK. GUEST 2 OVERVIEW: Jamie Jenkins, known as stats Jamie across Social Media platforms, is a Political/Economic commentator & Statistician and former Head of Health Analysis and Labour Market Analysis at the Office for National Statistics in the UK.

In this episode, Michael Taylor and William Clouston discuss the Chinese economy. After decades of spectacularly rapid growth to become the world's second largest economy, China now seems to be faltering.  Local government debt has risen sharply due to over-investment in infrastructure, while income from land sales and land taxes has plummeted.  Large corporations are defaulting on repayments to investors.  Youth unemployment is at a record high.  China's workforce and consumer base is shrinking, while the cohort of retirees continues to grow. This is sure to cause an extended period of low growth, but is the situation more serious than that?  And what are the likely political ramifications? William and Michael discuss whether China's current problems could develop into a crisis and consider the potential impacts on the global economy. Learn more about the SDP at: https://sdp.org.uk/

In this episode, Michael Taylor and William Clouston discuss whether our leaders are acting in citizens' interests. Abraham Lincoln's Gettysburg Address concluded with the resolve that “government of the people, by the people, for the people, shall not perish from the earth.”  This should be the crucial test of any government's actions but is clearly a far cry from what we have in the UK today. Successive governments have sold off our assets and allowed critical infrastructure to fall into foreign hands.  Institutions have been captured by fashionably ideology, distracting them from their core purpose.  Economically damaging policies are pushed through without debate to bolster politicians' egos and make the country ‘look good on the world stage'. William and Michael discuss how we have come so far from this basic principle of good governance – and what can be done about it. Learn more about the SDP at: https://sdp.org.uk/

In this episode, Michael Taylor and William Clouston discuss the Conservative Party's proposals to abolish inheritance tax. Inheritance tax is paid at 40% on assets over £325,000. The tax-free threshold is inherited by a surviving spouse and rises to £500,000 if the beneficiary is a child or grandchild, meaning that no tax is paid on the first £1m inherited by direct descendants of a married couple. Over £7 billion per year is raised through inheritance tax, which is spent on public services. The Conservative Party are said to be considering abolishing inheritance tax entirely as part of their next general election manifesto. Is it reasonable for parents to expect to build up wealth and pass it on tax-free, or would this simply entrench existing inequalities? William and Michael explore the practical and ethical problems with this proposal. Learn more about the SDP at: https://sdp.org.uk/

In this episode, Michael Taylor and William Clouston discuss the Conservative Party's sudden change of direction on the environment. The Prime Minister's proposal to grant over one hundred new oil and gas licences for the North Sea is sensible for economic and environmental reasons. But has it been thought through, or is it simply a knee-jerk reaction to public concern over the economic impacts of net zero targets, as expressed in the recent by-elections? William and Michael discuss the challenges that would confront new drilling proposals due to ESG (Environmental, Social and Governance) regulations and consider whether nationalisation could be the solution. Learn more about the SDP at: https://sdp.org.uk/

In this episode of SDPtalk, William Clouston is joined by philosopher Kathleen Stock, the prominent gender critical feminist and author of ‘Material Girls: Why Reality Matters for Feminism'. The view that gender identity is distinct from biological sex, and that it should have greater recognition and legal protection than biological sex, is increasingly accepted in our institutions. Our language and laws are being altered to fit this new ideology. Challenging these assertions tends to provoke a serious backlash, yet most people instinctively know that biological sex is real and crucially important in contexts such as healthcare, sports and women-only spaces. Kathleen and William explore the philosophical ideas behind gender identity theory and discuss the social, political and legal impacts of denying biological reality. Learn more about the SDP at: https://sdp.org.uk/ The opening and closing music for SDP Talks is "Prelude in C (BWV 846)" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this episode, Michael Taylor and William Clouston discuss UK public debt. At the end of May, public sector net debt exceeded 100% of GDP for the first time since 1961. A staggering 40% of this debt is due to the short-term funding of Covid borrowing, which Michael calls ‘the most expensive blunder in the history of British government finance'. William and Michael discuss whether our increasing debt-to-GDP ratio should be cause for concern or whether global economic growth will enable us to avoid financial ‘doom loops'. Links to Michael's articles on the short-term funding of Covid debt: https://sdp.org.uk/sdptalk/how-to-pay-for-covid-19/ https://mjtcoldwater.substack.com/p/the-worst-blunder-in-uk-financial Learn more about the SDP at: https://sdp.org.uk/

In this episode, Michael Taylor and William Clouston discuss the causes and impacts of the UK's epidemic of family breakdown. The IFS Deaton Review of Inequalities states that parental separation is more frequent in poorer households and can further entrench existing inequalities through adverse effects on parents and children. The proportion of British children who have experienced family breakdown by age 16-17 grew from 9% of those born in 1958 to 43% of those born in 2002. The SDP's New Declaration asserts that a stable and secure family life is the foundation of society and critical to raising responsible citizens. The defence and support of family life lies at the heart of all SDP policies, particularly on industry, economics, welfare and housing. William and Michael discuss the relative importance of economic and cultural factors in driving increasing levels of family breakdown, and argue that the problem can only really be addressed through a nation-building approach. Links SDP New Declaration https://sdp.org.uk/new-declaration/ SDP Policies on Family https://sdp.org.uk/policies/family/ Institute of Fiscal Studies Deaton Review of Inequalities: Families and Inequalities https://ifs.org.uk/inequality/families-and-inequalities/ Learn more about the SDP at: https://sdp.org.uk/

In this episode, Michael Taylor and William Clouston discuss the increasing integration of digital technology into our lives. Digital technology offers many benefits, such as instant communication and access to information and entertainment. While some are concerned about implications for privacy, many people seem prepared to ‘pay with their data' for the convenience it offers. But how convenient is it? William and Michael argue that the enforced use of digital technology for everyday activities – paying for parking, travelling by train, even getting a drink of water – is often inefficient, over-complex, fragile and dehumanising. Learn more about the SDP at: https://sdp.org.uk/

In this episode, Michael Taylor and William Clouston discuss the Bank of England's recent decision to increase interest rates to 5% in an attempt to tackle inflation. As the UK's current inflation is driven by supply issues, raising interest rates to crush demand will not resolve the situation. The immediate impact on mortgage holders will cause wider economic damage as well as hardship and stress for families. However, over a decade of extremely low interest rates have distorted markets, created asset bubbles and deterred debt redemption. William and Michael explore the pros and cons of higher interest rates and ask whether catastrophic economic forecasts are justified. Learn more about the SDP at: https://sdp.org.uk/

In this episode, Michael Taylor and William Clouston discuss the state of the UK's main political parties. The Labour Party's right and left factions take turns to purge their ideological adversaries, while Conservative Party infighting has led to another spate of resignations. The main parties are now just incoherent coalitions. Career politicians are interested in gaining power, but have no ideas for how to use it to make the country better. William and Michael explore the reasons for this and finish on a positive note: the recent political upheaval will bring at least three by-elections, and the SDP will offer the public a decent choice at the ballot box. Learn more about the SDP at: https://sdp.org.uk/

In this episode, Michael Taylor and William Clouston discuss the recent proposal to trial UBI in England. Thirty residents of Jarrow in South Tyneside and East Finchley in London will be given £1,600 a month for two years and monitored to see how it affects their wellbeing. Advocates believe that UBI can provide economic security to everyone, simplifying the welfare system and relieving worries about the cost of living. William and Michael argue that paying people to do nothing will reduce the incentive to work and cause inflation, making everyone poorer. Worse, it infantilises people and diverts attention from tackling the true causes of poverty – family breakdown and de-industrialisation. They agree that poverty can only be solved through strong, coherent policies on industry, education, housing, tax and welfare that put the family at the heart of national life. Learn more about the SDP at: https://sdp.org.uk/

What is Britain's industrial policy? What should it be? In this Anglo-centric Twitter Spaces debate, we're joined by 'rising star of the Tory right', Miriam Cates MP. Talking alongside her is SDP leader William Clouston, and Michael Taylor, who runs Coldwater Economics, and publishes an excellent Substack called The Long March. After several off-beat editions, we'll be back to the normal format on Thursday.

In this episode, Michael Taylor and William Clouston discuss the global fight to tackle climate change by reducing greenhouse gas emissions. Data from the Global Monitoring Laboratory shows that this approach is not working and gives no reason to expect that it will work. William and Michael agree that reducing reliance on fossil fuels is important and that domestic nuclear energy is crucial to a reliable and environmentally conscious energy mix. However, they argue against extreme measures proposed by activists that would make the country poorer and consequently less well equipped to adapt to inevitable change. Michael cautions against despair – humanity has always found solutions. Link to Michael's article: https://mjtcoldwater.substack.com/p/how-well-its-going/ Learn more about the SDP at: https://sdp.org.uk/

In this episode, Michael Taylor and William Clouston discuss the scandalous state of our labour market. While the UK suffers a serious labour shortage across multiple sectors, 5.3 million citizens are receiving out-of-work benefits. Instead of addressing this through long-term measures, such as welfare and healthcare reform coupled with investment in training, our leaders repeatedly take the quick fix of immigration. William and Michael discuss the causes and possible solutions, arguing that importing more and more people is just storing up problems for the future. Learn more about the SDP at: https://sdp.org.uk/

In this episode, Michael Taylor and William Clouston discuss the UK's railways. They lament the lack of integration and accountability of the current system, agreeing that allowing UK rail operators to be run by foreign states is unpatriotic and doesn't serve the public. William and Michael debate whether rail transport should be brought back into public ownership, giving thought to the risks this carries and how they could be addressed. Learn more about the SDP at: https://sdp.org.uk/

In this episode, Michael Taylor and William Clouston discuss the main political parties' lamentable lack of vision, or ‘story'. Instead, Labour and Conservative politicians speak of ‘narrative'. ‘Narrative' is superficial and short-term. It is merely about what sounds good for the current news cycle and can be changed at will. Unlike ‘story' it does not imply a long-term strategic plan or ambition – and it won't get houses built. Link to Michael's article: https://mjtcoldwater.substack.com/p/we-need-new-stories-part-1 Learn more about the SDP at: https://sdp.org.uk/ The opening and closing music for SDP Talks is "Prelude in C (BWV 846)" by Kevin MacLeod (incompetech.com). Licensed under Creative Commons: By Attribution 4.0 License http://creativecommons.org/licenses/by/4.0/

In this episode, Michael Taylor and William Clouston talk about getting things done. How do we overcome Government indifference, civil service incompetence and bureaucratic red tape to build much-needed houses? In the 1960s, newly independent Singapore had a devastating housing shortage due to high immigration and failure to build. Sounds familiar? William and Michael outline how key political figures successfully tackled that situation and discuss what lessons we can draw from this for the UK today. Link to Michael's article: https://mjtcoldwater.substack.com/p/im-the-committee Learn more about the SDP at: https://sdp.org.uk/

In our ninth Wednesday Night Fightback, Michael Taylor and William Clouston respond to the recent Manchester Utd and Manchester City ‘slavery' badge row, which was started by this Guardian article. Michael calls this an abominable slur on Manchester, whose working-class people played an important role in calling for abolition, even though they knew they had a lot to lose. William and Michael discuss why workers in northern industrial towns empathised so readily with enslaved people, and ask whether there is a case to be made for slavery reparations. Link to Michael's substack on Britain's West Indian empire and the industrial revolution: https://michael665.substack.com/ Learn more about the SDP at: https://sdp.org.uk/

The leader of the Social Democratic Party joins Brendan O'Neill to discuss the awfulness of Liz Truss and why we desperately need a challenger to the two main parties. Become a spiked supporter: https://www.spiked-online.com/supporters/  Donate to spiked: https://www.spiked-online.com/donate/ Sign up to spiked's newsletters: https://www.spiked-online.com/newsletters/