Peter Mandler, Professor of Modern Cultural History at Cambridge, talks education policy with Progressive Britain History Project hosts, Laura Beers and Steven Fielding. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Peter Mandler, Professor of Modern Cultural History at Cambridge, talks education policy with Progressive Britain History Project hosts, Laura Beers and Steven Fielding. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Education with Peter Mandler

Tim Bale, author and Professor of Politics at Queen Mary University, talks to hosts Steve Fielding and Laura Beers about why the Conservatives are historically one of the most successful political parties in history and why Labour historically struggles to win. They discuss the current political and public opinion climate and ask if the next general election could be the real start of a Labour Century.   Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Tim Bale, author and Professor of Politics at Queen Mary University, talks to hosts Steve Fielding and Laura Beers about why the Conservatives are historically one of the most successful political parties in history and why Labour historically struggles to win. They discuss the current political and public opinion climate and ask if the next general election could be the real start of a Labour Century. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

What Makes A Natural Party of Government?

Jim Tomlinson, Professor of Economic and Social History at the University of Glasgow, speaks to co-hosts Steven Fielding and Laura Beers about the Labour Party's relationship with the economy. Why, even when it is steaming ahead in the polls, does the party always seem to be, to an extent, mistrusted on such a crucial electoral issue? Is this perception true, and what can be done about it? Do Rachel Reeves and Keir Starmer have the answer? Where does growth fit into the picture? Jim, Laura and Steven discuss.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Jim Tomlinson, Professor of Economic and Social History at the University of Glasgow, speaks to co-hosts Steven Fielding and Laura Beers about the Labour Party's relationship with the economy. Why, even when it is steaming ahead in the polls, does the party always seem to be, to an extent, mistrusted on such a crucial electoral issue? Is this perception true, and what can be done about it? Do Rachel Reeves and Keir Starmer have the answer? Where does growth fit into the picture? Jim, Laura and Steven discuss. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Labour and the Economy

Progressive Britain History Project hosts Laura Beers and Steven Fielding speak to Professor Andrew Thorpe, Professor of Modern History at The University of Leeds and author of “A History of the British Labour Party”, about the Party’s long relationship with the unions – from its formation at the beginning of the 20th century to the modern day. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Progressive Britain History Project hosts Laura Beers and Steven Fielding speak to Professor Andrew Thorpe, Professor of Modern History at The University of Leeds and author of “A History of the British Labour Party”, about the Party’s long relationship with the unions – from its formation at the beginning of the 20th century to the modern day. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Labour and the Unions

Progressive Britain History Project hosts Laura Beers and Steven Fielding, speak to Dr Emma Lundin, Senior Lecturer at Malmo University in Sweden, about women in politics. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Progressive Britain History Project hosts Laura Beers and Steven Fielding, speak to Dr Emma Lundin, Senior Lecturer at Malmo University in Sweden, about women in politics. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Women in Politics

Progressive Britain History Project hosts, Laura Beers and Steven Fielding, speak to professor of modern and contemporary history at Oxford Brookes, Glen O'Hara, about Harold Wilson's impact and legacy. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Progressive Britain History Project hosts, Laura Beers and Steven Fielding, speak to professor of modern and contemporary history at Oxford Brookes, Glen O'Hara, about Harold Wilson's impact and legacy. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Wilson's Impact and Legacy

Simon Hannah, author of 'A Party With Socialists In It: A History Of The Labour Left' and 'Can't Pay Won't Pay: The Fight To Stop The Poll Tax', discusses the history, impact, failures and future of the Labour left with Progressive History Project hosts Laura Beers and Steven Fielding.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Simon Hannah, author of 'A Party With Socialists In It: A History Of The Labour Left' and 'Can't Pay Won't Pay: The Fight To Stop The Poll Tax', discusses the history, impact, failures and future of the Labour left with Progressive History Project hosts Laura Beers and Steven Fielding. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Half a Broad Church: The Labour Left

Hugh Gaitskell

Greg Rosen

Laura Beers and Steven Fielding, hosts of the Progressive Britain History Project, speak to Greg Rosen about the former chancellor and Labour leader. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Laura Beers and Steven Fielding, hosts of the Progressive Britain History Project, speak to Greg Rosen about the former chancellor and Labour leader. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Hugh Gaitskell's Leadership and Legacy with Greg Rosen

Peter Hain

Joe speaks to Lord Peter Hain, who grew up in South Africa under apartheid rule before leaving for London with his family, was a leader in the protests against the South African cricket and rugby tours of the 60s and 70s. He then went on to become an MP, Secretary of State and now Labour peer. The discussion focuses on his two most recent books, The Rhino Conspiracy and his autobiography, A Pretoria Boy, and their themes of corruption in South Africa and the decades' long fight against apartheid. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Joe speaks to Lord Peter Hain, who grew up in South Africa under apartheid rule before leaving for London with his family, was a leader in the protests against the South African cricket and rugby tours of the 60s and 70s. He then went on to become an MP, Secretary of State and now Labour peer. The discussion focuses on his two most recent books, The Rhino Conspiracy and his autobiography, A Pretoria Boy, and their themes of corruption in South Africa and the decades' long fight against apartheid. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

South Africa: apartheid, corruption and politics, with Lord Peter Hain

Lise Butler

Laura Beers and Steven Fielding, hosts of the Progressive Britain History Project, speak to Lecturer in Modern History, University of London , Lise Butler, about Labour's relationship inequality and meritocracy and where the party stands on the issues now. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Laura Beers and Steven Fielding, hosts of the Progressive Britain History Project, speak to Lecturer in Modern History, University of London , Lise Butler, about Labour's relationship inequality and meritocracy and where the party stands on the issues now. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Inequality, with Lise Butler

A platform for progressive voices and ideas— and some Labour history too! Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Loving this new podcast - a great catch-up on everything that’s going in the U.K. I feel like there is some hope with these guys still involved with Progress.

Great new podcast

Great subject matter with strong voices, very happy to have come across this podcast. Happily subscribed.

Engaging and thought-provoking

A platform for progressive voices and ideas— and some Labour history too! Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

The Progressive Britain Podcast

Rachel Reeves

Henna, Ally and Stephanie are joined by Rachel Reeves to discuss the very first female cabinet minister, why unicorns are the Tories' favourite animal, and whether it's creepy to stick a photo of Margaret Thatcher on a podium.Learn more:*Buy Women of Westminster*Submit a motion to your local Labour Party on Brexit  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Henna, Ally and Stephanie are joined by Rachel Reeves to discuss the very first female cabinet minister, why unicorns are the Tories' favourite animal, and whether it's creepy to stick a photo of Margaret Thatcher on a podium.Learn more:*<a href="https://www.bloomsbury.com/uk/women-of-westminster-9781788312202/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Buy Women of Westminster</a>*<a href="https://www.laboursay.eu/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Submit a motion to your local Labour Party on Brexit </a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

86. Bondfield, Boris and Brexit – with Rachel Reeves MP

Angela Eagle

In our LGBT History Month special, Stephanie and Katie speak to pioneering MP Angela Eagle about being a lesbian in parliament and how far we still have to go on LGBT rights.Learn more:*LGBT Labour on Twitter*EP 30 on Trans rights – with Heather Peto*EP 39 on Pride and PrEPudice: why being out on the streets still matters – with Peter Kyle MP and Greg Owen Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In our LGBT History Month special, Stephanie and Katie speak to pioneering MP Angela Eagle about being a lesbian in parliament and how far we still have to go on LGBT rights.Learn more:*<a href="https://twitter.com/LGBTLabour" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">LGBT Labour on Twitter</a>*<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/30-trans-rights-the-next-frontier-for-equality/id1293182012?i=1000410349323&amp;mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">EP 30 on Trans rights – with Heather Peto</a>*<a href="https://itunes.apple.com/gb/podcast/39-pride-prepudice-why-being-out-on-streets-still-matters/id1293182012?i=1000415122544&amp;mt=2" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">EP 39 on Pride and PrEPudice: why being out on the streets still matters – with Peter Kyle MP and Greg Owen</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

73. Being LGBT in Parliament – with Angela Eagle MP

How big is this week in parliament? Bridget Phillipson joins Conor Pope, Alison McGovern and Richard Angell to chat about Brexit.In part one, they discuss the Tories' lack of trade plans, and how a Trump-Trudeau tariff war affects Theresa May. In part two, they focus on the EU Withdrawal bill, how the whips will act, and what all the amendments mean.Further reading:*Progress editorial: The truth about trade*Brexit will damage our ability to help poor nations, writes Alison McGovern *Kicking the Brexit consequences down the road will not work. Only the realities of leaving will change people's minds, says Bridget Phillipson*Conor Pope on why Theresa May is following the failed David Cameron playbook Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How big is this week in parliament? Bridget Phillipson joins Conor Pope, Alison McGovern and Richard Angell to chat about Brexit.In part one, they discuss the Tories' lack of trade plans, and how a Trump-Trudeau tariff war affects Theresa May. In part two, they focus on the EU Withdrawal bill, how the whips will act, and what all the amendments mean.Further reading:*<a href="http://www.progressonline.org.uk/2018/06/11/editorial-removing-the-brexit-lynchpin/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Progress editorial: The truth about trade</a>*<a href="http://www.progressonline.org.uk/2018/06/06/brexit-damage-ability-to-help-poorer-nations/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brexit will damage our ability to help poor nations, writes Alison McGovern</a> *<a href="http://www.progressonline.org.uk/2018/02/05/project-reality/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kicking the Brexit consequences down the road will not work. Only the realities of leaving will change people's minds, says Bridget Phillipson</a>*<a href="http://www.progressonline.org.uk/2018/06/12/why-is-may-following-the-failed-cameron-playbook" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Conor Pope on why Theresa May is following the failed David Cameron playbook</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

36. Back to the Commons: how this week will shape Brexit

Henna and Stephanie discuss the first round of indicative votes, whether Boris Johnson and Michael Gove are ready to rumble for the Tory leadership, and what the vote on sex and relationships education means for progressives.Learn more*Join LGBT Labour Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Henna and Stephanie discuss the first round of indicative votes, whether Boris Johnson and Michael Gove are ready to rumble for the Tory leadership, and what the vote on sex and relationships education means for progressives.Learn more*<a href="http://www.lgbtlabour.org.uk/join" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join LGBT Labour</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Extra: EU don’t love me (no, no, no)

Brexit could increase the cost of European holidays by 31 per cent, cost thousands of jobs, and take a billion pounds out of the exchequer in lost tax revenue. Conor Pope speaks to Richard Angell, Henna Shah and the Seasonal Businesses in Travel organisation’s Charles Owen about the risks to the holiday economy.Further reading:*How Brexit will change summer holidays*Find out more about SBiT*Support the Labour Campaign for the Single Market Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Brexit could increase the cost of European holidays by 31 per cent, cost thousands of jobs, and take a billion pounds out of the exchequer in lost tax revenue. Conor Pope speaks to Richard Angell, Henna Shah and the Seasonal Businesses in Travel organisation’s Charles Owen about the risks to the holiday economy.Further reading:*<a href="http://www.progressonline.org.uk/2018/07/03/how-brexit-will-change-summer-holidays/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How Brexit will change summer holidays</a>*<a href="http://sbit.org.uk/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Find out more about SBiT</a>*<a href="https://www.labour4singlemarket.org/ " rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Support the Labour Campaign for the Single Market</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

44. 2018: The last summer as we know it?

Oli Dugmore

Henna and Stefan are joined by Ally and Oli Dugmore, head of news and politics at JOE to discuss political communication in the era of the dank meme, whether anyone but Boris can sink his chances of becoming prime minister, and whether anything will have changed in the Year 3000. Learn more:*Matthew Goodwin on the European elections*Subscribe to the Progress Daily Email Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Henna and Stefan are joined by Ally and Oli Dugmore, head of news and politics at JOE to discuss political communication in the era of the dank meme, whether anyone but Boris can sink his chances of becoming prime minister, and whether anything will have changed in the Year 3000. Learn more:*<a href="https://twitter.com/GoodwinMJ/status/1140991931805241344" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Matthew Goodwin on the European elections</a>*<a href="https://progressonline.org.uk/email/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe to the Progress Daily Email</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

88. Politics in the era of the meme – with Oli Dugmore

Conor Pope speaks to Richard Angell, Henna Shah and Hope Not Hate’s Gurinder Singh Josan about how the far right diversified its tactics, the use of terror, the alliance of Ukip and Steve Bannon, and why we still have reason to hope.Further reading:*Inside Bannon’s plan to hijack Europe for the far-right*#FreeTommy – the making of a far-right English martyr *If Farage returns to frontline politics, we must change how we fight him, writes Joe Cox*Pepe the Frog removed from Daily Stormer after creator makes legal challenge*NEC elections: who to vote for Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Conor Pope speaks to Richard Angell, Henna Shah and Hope Not Hate’s Gurinder Singh Josan about how the far right diversified its tactics, the use of terror, the alliance of Ukip and Steve Bannon, and why we still have reason to hope.Further reading:*<a href="https://www.thedailybeast.com/inside-bannons-plan-to-hijack-europe-for-the-far-right" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Inside Bannon’s plan to hijack Europe for the far-right</a>*<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2018/jul/29/tommy-robinson-far-right-resurgence-steve-bannon-us-support" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">#FreeTommy – the making of a far-right English martyr </a>*<a href="http://www.progressonline.org.uk/2018/07/20/if-farage-returns-to-frontline-politics-we-must-change-how-we-fight-him/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">If Farage returns to frontline politics, we must change how we fight him, writes Joe Cox</a>*<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/books/2018/jul/12/pepe-the-frog-daily-stormer-matt-furie" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Pepe the Frog removed from Daily Stormer after creator makes legal challenge</a>*<a href="http://www.progressonline.org.uk/2018/07/23/nec-elections-who-to-vote-for/ " rel="nofollow" target="_blank">NEC elections: who to vote for</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

43. Fighting fascism: The far right rise

Darren Jones

Stefan Rollnick sits down with Darren Jones MP, convenor of the Future Britain Group, to talk about what it's like to be the first Darren elected to parliament, why the Future Britain Group is important, and what a Green New Deal would actually look like.*Join our campaign to resuspend Chris Williamson: Kick Out Chris*Subscribe to the Progress Daily Email Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Stefan Rollnick sits down with Darren Jones MP, convenor of the Future Britain Group, to talk about what it's like to be the first Darren elected to parliament, why the Future Britain Group is important, and what a Green New Deal would actually look like.*Join our campaign to resuspend Chris Williamson: <a href="https://www.kickoutchris.com/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Kick Out Chris</a>*<a href="https://progressonline.org.uk/email/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Subscribe to the Progress Daily Email</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

EXTRA: Future Britain Group with Darren Jones MP

Join Henna and Ally as they discuss what Boris' premiership means for Brexit and the country, why progressives should still have hope AND what your choice of ice lolly says about you.  Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Join Henna and Ally as they discuss what Boris' premiership means for Brexit and the country, why progressives should still have hope AND what your choice of ice lolly says about you.  Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

EXTRA: fire and fury

Kate Proctor

Nicola Bartlett

Our members of parliament and journalists aren't the most popular people in the country right now, but is Brexit beginning to take its toll? And what does it mean for the country? Henna Shah and Stephanie Lloyd speak to Kate Proctor from the Evening Standard and Nicola Bartlett from the Daily Mirror about how they are making it through the chaos. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Our members of parliament and journalists aren't the most popular people in the country right now, but is Brexit beginning to take its toll? And what does it mean for the country? Henna Shah and Stephanie Lloyd speak to Kate Proctor from the Evening Standard and Nicola Bartlett from the Daily Mirror about how they are making it through the chaos. Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

79. Brexit burnout – with Kate Proctor and Nicola Bartlett

Henna and Stephanie discuss the run up to next week's European elections, the return of sex and relationships education to the agenda, and why we need to stand up against Islamophobia. Learn more*Wes Streeting MP on Newsnight Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Henna and Stephanie discuss the run up to next week's European elections, the return of sex and relationships education to the agenda, and why we need to stand up against Islamophobia. Learn more*<a href="https://twitter.com/wesstreeting/status/1128788859603607553" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wes Streeting MP on Newsnight</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

EXTRA: standing up for equality

David Lawrence

Henna describes the latest happenings in the Brexit saga – from Super Cooper and her lightning bill to rain stopping play in the Commons. PLUS an interview with David Lawrence from the Trade Justice Movement about why progressives should care about trade, the likelihood of our chicken coming with an extra seasoning of chlorine, and the shady processes that could let corporations challenge government legislation. Learn more*Bilateral Investment Treaties and ISDS*Trade justice campaigns at Global Justice Now Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Henna describes the latest happenings in the Brexit saga – from Super Cooper and her lightning bill to rain stopping play in the Commons. PLUS an interview with David Lawrence from the Trade Justice Movement about why progressives should care about trade, the likelihood of our chicken coming with an extra seasoning of chlorine, and the shady processes that could let corporations challenge government legislation. Learn more*<a href="https://www.tjm.org.uk/trade-deals/bilateral-investment-treaties" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Bilateral Investment Treaties and ISDS</a>*<a href="https://www.globaljustice.org.uk/campaigns/trade-justice" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Trade justice campaigns at Global Justice Now</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Extra: The tide is high (but we're holding on) – with David Lawrence

Henna, Stephanie and Alison discuss last night’s second round of indicative votes, why Jacob Rees-Mogg needs some history lessons, and showing solidarity with our Jewish comrades.Learn more*HOPE not hate’s video with Gordon Brown Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Henna, Stephanie and Alison discuss last night’s second round of indicative votes, why Jacob Rees-Mogg needs some history lessons, and showing solidarity with our Jewish comrades.Learn more*<a href="https://twitter.com/hopenothate/status/1112630281272467456" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">HOPE not hate’s video with Gordon Brown</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

78. The vote that rocked

Bridget Phillipson

Henna and Stefan sit down to talk about Gordon Brown's collaboration with HOPE not hate and the IPPR to stop a no deal Brexit from the bottom-up. Then Stefan heads over to Portcullis House to speak to Bridget Phillipson about why she decided to join the fight against Brexit, frustrating stereotypes about 'The North' and how to make the Labour party the best version of itself.Be a progressive:*Join the fight to stop a no deal Brexit Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Henna and Stefan sit down to talk about Gordon Brown's collaboration with HOPE not hate and the IPPR to stop a no deal Brexit from the bottom-up. Then Stefan heads over to Portcullis House to speak to Bridget Phillipson about why she decided to join the fight against Brexit, frustrating stereotypes about 'The North' and how to make the Labour party the best version of itself.Be a progressive:*<a href="https://www.hopenothate.org.uk/campaigns/nodealbrexit/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Join the fight to stop a no deal Brexit</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

92. Bridget Phillipson: the fight to stop Brexit

A change in Brexit policy will be voted on at conference, but how did it get there – and what are its effects? Is Labour now committed to single market membership? Does the party support a People's Vote? And is a 'deal or no deal' referendum really on the table?Conor Pope, Alison McGovern, Richard Angell and Stephanie Lloyd work out what matters.Further reading:*'We all must be better' – Alison McGovern's speech to the Progress rally *'We are all idealists' – Wes Streeting's speech to the Progress rally *'They did break the poor' – Stephanie Lloyd's takedown of Militant revisionism*‘Stand proud as Labour’ – Stella Creasy's speech to the Progress rally Further listening:*The single market: could we stay? Progressive Britain episode one Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

A change in Brexit policy will be voted on at conference, but how did it get there – and what are its effects? Is Labour now committed to single market membership? Does the party support a People's Vote? And is a 'deal or no deal' referendum really on the table?Conor Pope, Alison McGovern, Richard Angell and Stephanie Lloyd work out what matters.Further reading:*'<a href="http://www.progressonline.org.uk/2018/09/24/alison-mcgovern-progress-rally-website/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">We all must be better' – Alison McGovern's speech to the Progress rally</a> *<a href="http://www.progressonline.org.uk/2018/09/24/progress-rally-wes-streeting/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">'We are all idealists' – Wes Streeting's speech to the Progress rally </a>*<a href="https://twitter.com/ProgressOnline/status/1044232433535787009" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">'They did break the poor' – Stephanie Lloyd's takedown of Militant revisionism</a>*<a href="http://www.progressonline.org.uk/2018/09/24/progress-rally-stella-creasy/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">‘Stand proud as Labour’ – Stella Creasy's speech to the Progress rally </a>Further listening:*<a href="https://www.acast.com/progressivebritain/1.thesinglemarket-couldwestay-" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The single market: could we stay? Progressive Britain episode one</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

51. Brexit and Labour conference: what does it all mean?

After major shifts in the 1940s and 1980s, is it time again for a major overhaul of how our economy functions? That’s the argument in the new major report from the IPPR’s Commission on Economic Justice, Prosperity and Justice. Catherine Colebrook talks to Conor Pope, Richard Angell and Alison McGovern about the report’s findings, and what it might mean for the economy of the future.Further reading:*Down with the cult of GDP. For us economists, it’s yesterday’s yardstick – Catherine Colebrook*We can and must rebalance the economy. Here’s how – Tom Kibasi*How should we tax property? There may be another solutions to wealth inequality? – Michael EdenboroughFurther listening:*Wealth inequality: shaking those assets – Progressive Britain with Liz Kendall*A new economy? – Progressive Britain with Stella Creasy and Tom Kibasi*The Beveridge anniversary: still relevant? – Progressive Britain with Nicholas Timmins Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

After major shifts in the 1940s and 1980s, is it time again for a major overhaul of how our economy functions? That’s the argument in the new major report from the IPPR’s Commission on Economic Justice, Prosperity and Justice. Catherine Colebrook talks to Conor Pope, Richard Angell and Alison McGovern about the report’s findings, and what it might mean for the economy of the future.Further reading:*<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/apr/27/cult-of-gdp-economists-production-indicators" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Down with the cult of GDP. For us economists, it’s yesterday’s yardstick – Catherine Colebrook</a>*<a href="https://www.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2018/sep/05/rebalance-economy-rent-wages-britain" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">We can and must rebalance the economy. Here’s how – Tom Kibasi</a>*<a href="http://www.progressonline.org.uk/2018/05/22/how-should-we-tax-property/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">How should we tax property? There may be another solutions to wealth inequality? – Michael Edenborough</a>Further listening:*<a href="https://www.acast.com/progressivebritain/8.wealthinequality-shakingthoseassets" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Wealth inequality: shaking those assets – Progressive Britain with Liz Kendall</a>*<a href="https://www.acast.com/progressivebritain/19.aneweconomy" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">A new economy? – Progressive Britain with Stella Creasy and Tom Kibasi</a>*<a href="https://www.acast.com/progressivebritain/11.thebeveridgeanniversary-stillrelevant-" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">The Beveridge anniversary: still relevant? – Progressive Britain with Nicholas Timmins</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

49. Paradigm shift: where the economy goes next

Description: As we get ready for Progress annual conference, dive into the pod archives and listen to this interview with Jess Phillips – who will be giving the keynote address at conference. Don't forget to use the code POD19 to get £5 off your conference ticket.Jess Phillips talks to Alison McGovern, Stephanie Lloyd and Conor Pope about how changes to the way women's refuges are funded is putting their future at risk, whether the government is serious about keeping them open and if there has been a shift in the way society thinks about abuse.Further reading:*Harriet Harman on how much work there is to be done for women's rights*Jess Phillips on how budget cuts disproportionately affect women*The After Eight game, in pictures Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Description: As we get ready for Progress annual conference, dive into the pod archives and listen to this interview with Jess Phillips – who will be giving the keynote address at conference. Don't forget to use the code <a href="https://www.eventbrite.co.uk/e/progress-annual-conference-2019-tickets-59013873083?discount=POD19" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">POD19 to get £5 off your conference ticket</a>.Jess Phillips talks to Alison McGovern, Stephanie Lloyd and Conor Pope about how changes to the way women's refuges are funded is putting their future at risk, whether the government is serious about keeping them open and if there has been a shift in the way society thinks about abuse.Further reading:<a href="https://www.independent.co.uk/voices/anniversary-womens-vote-feminism-suffrage-refuges-domestic-violence-maternity-paternity-leave-more-a8193696.html" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">*Harriet Harman on how much work there is to be done for women's rights</a><a href="https://www.huffingtonpost.co.uk/entry/budget-2017-women_uk_5a1d2aa7e4b04e8b2a840c77?guccounter=1" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">*Jess Phillips on how budget cuts disproportionately affect women</a><a href="https://www.instagram.com/p/BeyS_pkgXTK/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">*The After Eight game, in pictures</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

Throwback: interview with Jess Phillips MP

Summer holiday hunger. The universal credit saga. Why do we see more people facing acute poverty and hunger, and what can we do to tackle itAlison McGovern and Stephanie Lloyd are joined by Garry Lemon director of policy, external affairs and research at the Trussell Trust to discuss the reality of food poverty in Britain today.Further reading:*Financial insecurity, food insecurity, and disability report: the profile of people receiving emergency food assistant from the Trussell Trust Foodbank Network in Britain*Get involved with the Trussell Trust*Hunger Hurts – Jack Monroe Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Summer holiday hunger. The universal credit saga. Why do we see more people facing acute poverty and hunger, and what can we do to tackle itAlison McGovern and Stephanie Lloyd are joined by Garry Lemon director of policy, external affairs and research at the Trussell Trust to discuss the reality of food poverty in Britain today.Further reading:*<a href="https://trusselltrust.org/wp-content/uploads/sites/2/2017/06/OU_Report_final_01_08_online.pdf" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Financial insecurity, food insecurity, and disability report: the profile of people receiving emergency food assistant from the Trussell Trust Foodbank Network in Britain</a>*<a href="https://www.trusselltrust.org/get-involved/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Get involved with the Trussell Trust</a>*<a href="https://cookingonabootstrap.com/2012/07/30/hunger-hurts/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Hunger Hurts – Jack Monroe</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

54. Living below the line

﻿Labour and the Tories have been neck and neck in the polls since the 2017 election. Can Labour do anything to get ahead? Conor Pope, Richard Angell and Stephanie Lloyd talk to Britain Thinks’ founding partner Deborah Mattinson about their new research into the question.Further reading:*Breaking the Deadlock – read the Britain Thinks report *Britain Thinks’ Ben Shimshon and Cordelia Hay on how 2016 changed politics Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

<a href="https://create.acast.com/episodes/d66ee1f4-e465-4812-8263-dd4e560eb83c/Britain%20Thinks%E2%80%99%20Ben%20Shimshon%20and%20Cordelia%20Hay%20on%20how%202016%20changed%20politics" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">﻿</a>Labour and the Tories have been neck and neck in the polls since the 2017 election. Can Labour do anything to get ahead? Conor Pope, Richard Angell and Stephanie Lloyd talk to Britain Thinks’ founding partner Deborah Mattinson about their new research into the question.Further reading:*<a href="http://britainthinks.com/news/breaking-the-deadlock-what-the-main-parties-could-do-to-move-ahead-in-the-polls-britainthinks-research" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Breaking the Deadlock – read the Britain Thinks report</a> *<a href="http://www.progressonline.org.uk/2017/02/13/2017-a-survival-guide/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Britain Thinks’ Ben Shimshon and Cordelia Hay on how 2016 changed politics</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

50. Breaking the deadlock: why the polls are tied

How have major recent scandals affected perception of international development, does Brexit suggest a turning of opinion against it, and is this an opportunity to change how aid works? Conor Pope, Stephanie Lloyd and Henna Shah discuss with Kathryn Llewelyn, the CEO of aid charity United Purpose.Further reading:*Brexit will harm our ability to help poorer nations, writes Alison McGovern*Find out more about United Purpose Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

How have major recent scandals affected perception of international development, does Brexit suggest a turning of opinion against it, and is this an opportunity to change how aid works? Conor Pope, Stephanie Lloyd and Henna Shah discuss with Kathryn Llewelyn, the CEO of aid charity United Purpose.Further reading:*<a href="http://www.progressonline.org.uk/2018/06/06/brexit-damage-ability-to-help-poorer-nations/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Brexit will harm our ability to help poorer nations, writes Alison McGovern</a>*<a href="https://united-purpose.org/" rel="nofollow" target="_blank">Find out more about United Purpose</a> Hosted on Acast. See <a href="https://acast.com/privacy" rel="noopener noreferrer nofollow" target="_blank">acast.com/privacy</a> for more information.

46. The future of foreign aid

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