Many pundits will be gleefully tweeting this week some variant on Parliament “taking back control” – of Brexit, of government or of the country. But this refrain is tiresome and misses the point of the referendum.
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Podcast Ep. 122: Merry Brexmas (Part 2)
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In the last episode of the year Jazza demands three predictions for 2019 – a conceit Jimmy does not appreciate. Find out whether we think next year will see a second referendum/people’s vote/loser’s vote, the return of Hillary Clinton to the presidential race, and a rise in people being nicked for saying naughty things online.
Image based on Grumpy Santa, December 2014 by Richard Elzey
Podcast Ep. 121: Merry Brexmas (Part 1)
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In the first of what should prove a two part special, we discuss the last week in British parliamentary politics. Highlights include Theresa May’s dodging of the meaningful vote, her attempted ousting by backbenchers, and the prospects of a second referendum. Plenty of Brexit.
Image based on Telus Santa Claus Parade, December 2017 by GoToVan
Podcast Ep. 120: Concern Mounts Over Ukip Capture of Tommy Robinson
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Some of what’s happened around Brexit these past few weeks, Taiwan’s rejection of gay marriage in a referendum, and Ukip’s hiring of Tommy Robinson are the three topics this week. Also: Nigel Farage vs Carole Cadwalladr.
Joining us are accusations of book-cooking due to our lazy updating of our Patreon account.
Image based on Tommy Robinson demonstration in Copenhagen, May 2018 by Kristoffer Trolle
Podcast Ep. 119: The March of the Remoaners
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A belated analysis of the People’s “Loser’s” Vote, the investigation into Arron Bank’s funding of Leave.EU, Waitrose Food’s editor’s mauling of vegans, and Nation Police Chiefs’ Council chair Sara Thornton’s call to focus on burglary over misogyny are the three-ish topics this week.
Joining us Alastair Campbell, who demands a rethink of the topic selection.
Image based on Alastair Campbell, June 2014 by the Financial Times