We're starting a much needed and overdue debate about the future of mainstream politics – no holding back, no pulling punches. From The Power Test team.
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Really enjoyed this discussion. A lot to feel optimistic about, a lot more still to do @Ed_Owen @AnnaCMcShane
This is Labour's last chance. Andy Burnham has created some space for optimism and hope. Now it needs to be filled with some compelling ideas. Special post-conference episode out now over on Substack or in your feeds from the morning featuring @BenLucas_ @AnnaCMcShane & @Ed_Owen.
No Sacred Cows retweeted
The PM has shown his willingness to slay lots of sacred cows over the coming years - but the real work is still to come. Lots to dig into in this post conference special. Do take a listen 👇
This is Labour's last chance. Andy Burnham has created some space for optimism and hope. Now it needs to be filled with some compelling ideas. Special post-conference episode out now over on Substack or in your feeds from the morning featuring @BenLucas_ @AnnaCMcShane & @Ed_Owen.
This is Labour's last chance. Andy Burnham has created some space for optimism and hope. Now it needs to be filled with some compelling ideas. Special post-conference episode out now over on Substack or in your feeds from the morning featuring @BenLucas_ @AnnaCMcShane & @Ed_Owen.
As Andy Burnham prepares for power, @ThinkLabour's @ChristabelCoops joins the herd to look at Labour's electoral challenges and what he should do differently to ensure the party wins a second term. Out everywhere now. With @Ed_Owen @MarkDavies67 @BenLucas_.
No Sacred Cows retweeted
True, one's first concern whenever laying down flowers for a dear friend is always to check the cameras are getting the good shot👇
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Spoke to @AnnaCMcShane, @Ed_Owen and @BenLucas_ on @NoCowsPod about An Honest Day, how it came about and why it’s ideas are vital if progressives hope to stop the rise of the populism.
Lots of h/ts to likes of @danielsusskind, @jo3hill, Paul Collier, @Frencheconomics and others.
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Fresh from leading the Labour Growth Group, @MarkMcvitie joins us this week to talk about a new economic settlement for Britain and whether hot essay summer can finally produce the political strategy Labour has been missing in government. Out now where you get your pods.
As debate over the future direction of Labour in government gathers pace, @MarkMcvitie @AnnaCMcShane @BenLucas_ and @Ed_Owen explore the growing disconnect between politics and economics, the collapse of the old social contract, and what a new political economy might look like.
No Sacred Cows retweeted
Some blunt realities here about issues which need to be grasped quickly 👇
Can Britain achieve net zero without sacrificing energy security, economic growth and public support? Ahead of Thursday's by-election we look at the politics of energy with former No 10 advisor Nick Butler. Out now everywhere! @AnnaCMcShane @BenLucas_ @MarkDavies67 @Ed_Owen
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Former Downing Street adviser Nick Butler joined us this week and told us politicians haven't been honest about the choices involved in net zero.
Was a really fascinating conversation on one of the biggest issues facing the country - do take a listen!
Can Britain achieve net zero without sacrificing energy security, economic growth and public support? Ahead of Thursday's by-election we look at the politics of energy with former No 10 advisor Nick Butler. Out now everywhere! @AnnaCMcShane @BenLucas_ @MarkDavies67 @Ed_Owen
Can Britain achieve net zero without sacrificing energy security, economic growth and public support? Ahead of Thursday's by-election we look at the politics of energy with former No 10 advisor Nick Butler. Out now everywhere! @AnnaCMcShane @BenLucas_ @MarkDavies67 @Ed_Owen
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Are we at war with Russia? What do the public think about the risks to Britain? Fascinating episode of our podcast, tackling the issues too many are shying away from. Thank you to defence expert @jeegarkakkad who joined me, @Ed_Owen @AnnaCMcShane and @BenLucas_ in the cowshed
Britain knows the world is becoming more dangerous. The question is whether our politics is prepared to admit it. This week, @jeegarkakkad joins the herd as we ask what a serious programme of national resilience might look like. Listen now everywhere!
Britain knows the world is becoming more dangerous. The question is whether our politics is prepared to admit it. This week, @jeegarkakkad joins the herd as we ask what a serious programme of national resilience might look like. Listen now everywhere!
We get into the conversation with @Ed_Owen @BenLucas_ @AnnaCMcShane and @MarkDavies67 about security, sovereignty, leadership and the choices Britain may no longer be able to avoid. Join us over on Substack or wherever you get your pods.
No Sacred Cows retweeted
One of the most interesting conversations we’ve had - is Westminster incapable of solving problems?
Huge thanks to @stellacreasy and @DamianHinds for taking time out to chat with us.
Link below 👇
Our latest episode is out now with @stellacreasy and @DamianHinds discussing their recent @StAntsCollege fellowship looking at how to take forward Britain's political system. Out wherever you get your pods! With our regular herd @Ed_Owen @AnnaCMcShane @MarkDavies67 @BenLucas_
Our latest episode is out now with @stellacreasy and @DamianHinds discussing their recent @StAntsCollege fellowship looking at how to take forward Britain's political system. Out wherever you get your pods! With our regular herd @Ed_Owen @AnnaCMcShane @MarkDavies67 @BenLucas_
A reunion episode this week (for those who remember The Power Test) as @Samfr joins the herd to set out why the left must continue to slay the belief that putting well-intentioned, progressive people in charge will automatically make the state function effectively. Listen now!
Out wherever you get your pods or over on Substack nocows.substack.com/p/reshap…. @Samfr @Ed_Owen @AnnaCMcShane @BenLucas_ @MarkDavies67
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The problem with labelling it ‘progressive education’ was that, if you’re progressive, you automatically assume this must be a good thing!
It took education debate away from science and into the arms of identity politics 🤦♂️ 😔
We’re back at school after half term with a new episode on the fallacies of so-called ‘progressive education’ and why the left need to learn tough lessons about the future of the classroom. Featuring @daisychristo + @Kris_Boulton with regulars @AnnaCMcShane & @Ed_Owen! Out now!
No Sacred Cows retweeted
Our episode on whether it’s time for the UK to dump Trump is very prescient too!
US think-tank @ThirdWayTweet's @jsfreed joins the herd to lay out why Keir Starmer needs to slay the sacred cow that the only way to save UK-US relations is to keep up the bromance with President Trump.
