I have followed Andrew’s career for a number of years and have always been impressed with his handling of media questions, his ability to connect and make connections with people but even more importantly how he managed to get under Boris Johnson’s skin!

This interview was my chance to ask him the questions I always thought and his answers are way better than I could have imagined.

I was most struck by Andew’s drive and determination as a new minister and how he plans to make prevention the key first step to making our country well again and to save our NHS.

We can all be skeptical of politics and many of our politicians.

However this interview is a clear view of a good man, doing his best work to make a difference in the world. From the macro, by changing the law here and in the EU and US to save millions from crushing poverty in Africa. To the local, giving a constituent an opportunity to to receive life saving treatment on the NHS. This is what Labour values in action looks like.

Website: https://www.gov.uk/government/people/andrew-gwynne

Andrew’s song choice is: Sit Down - James

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Sam Freedman’s book Failed State is a detailed and fascinating view into the big problems currently within our governmental system. Sam worked alongside Michael Gove and Dominic Cummings within the Department of Education and saw first hand the issues our over centralised government has.

I read the book over the summer and so I wanted to ask Sam more about his analysis - not just a list of issues but also to catergorise and anaylise the significance and impact of each problem.

More importantly Sam explains to me so steps the new Labour government can take to improve how government functions.

Sam’s Substack : https://samf.substack.com/

Sam’s Book - Failed State: https://www.panmacmillan.com/authors/sam-freedman/failed-state/9781035026593

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I was both excited and keen as mustard to do this interview with Joe Fortune.

When I was canvassing with Joe in Peterborough during the general election I asked him if he’d come on the show and share the story of the Co-op Party as well as a look at the important work of the Co-op movement.

Joe tells me how important the co-op movement is in the world right now as it has been the UK’s best export. Coops are running £1.5 globally, including half of US agriculture and two thirds of the German banking sector.

I learned so much from this interview and I want to thank Joe for taking time out of his busy day to record this interview with me.

Website: https://party.coop/join/

Joe’s song choice is: The Gambler - Kenny Rogers

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Karl explains the ways the Party has come to understand itself in terms of party ideology, democracy, organisation.

Has Labour “gotten over” New Labour and how different is Starmer’s Labour Government?

Check out the show to learn more.

Website: https://www.qmul.ac.uk/politics/staff/profiles/pikekarl.html

Paul’s song choice is: It’s All Too Much - The Beatles

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We have some really impressive members and Paul Sweeney is one of them. He has served as an MP and is now MSP for Glasgow. Paul came onto the show to explain how Labour is the Party to unlock the potential of the UK.

He also shared his work to tackle the scourge of drugs ripping through society and how we can tacke the causes of addiction and safeguard it’s victims.

It’s a brilliant interview and I want to share a massive thank you to Paul for his time in a very busy schedule.

Website: https://www.pauljsweeney.com

Paul’s song choice is: Everywhere - Fleetwood Mac

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Before individual members could join the party membership was through unions and socialist societies. SERA is one such society that is officially affiliated with the Labour Party.

Labour’s Environment Campaign: SERA has been at the heart of Labour’s green policy formation for the last 50 years and continues to be a very influential body within the party.

Ken Penton is the organisations co-chair and so came onto the show to share the work SERA does to fight for our environment.

We discuss…

✅ The general election campaign with Fergal Sharky

✅ How SERA influenced the manifesto

✅ The ways SERA members make a difference

It’s a brilliant listen but this show doesn’t end there. If you would like to join SERA and get involved in the massively important work it carries out then click the link added below.

https://uksera.nationbuilder.com/join

Website: https://uksera.nationbuilder.com/

Ken’s song choice is: Teenage Kicks - The Undertones

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Welcome to a special series of podcasts where I have the privilege to share the stories of the Labour To Win candidates in the NEC election.

Today I am talking to Mary Wimbury who brings much experience from her career and her activism within the Party.

If you are a member of the Labour Party then check your inbox for your ballot. You can vote online, it takes only seconds.

I highly recommend voting for

• Peter MASON
• Abdi DUALE
• Mary WIMBURY
• Jane THOMAS
• Anu PRASHAR
• Angie DAVIES

We need to have the discipline, focus and drive to not only support Keir Starmer and our Labour Cabinet stay on track but also to make sure we stay match fit for the local and national elections we will face over the next four years.

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