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Take Me Home

Take Me Home

By: Hilary Salt and Sebastian Moore
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 Hilary Salt and Sebastian Moore explore the current political landscape in the UK and ask whether social democracy is needed now more than ever. Each week, they will look at important stories, attempt to offer solutions to the many crises, and share their suggestions for books, films, and events that have impacted their lives. Check out the SDP website or get in touch: www.sdp.org.uk hilary.salt@sdp.org.uk sebastian.moore@sdp.org.ukHilary Salt and Sebastian Moore Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Tara McCormack: Does Britain Have Its Own Foreign Policy?

    Tara McCormack: Does Britain Have Its Own Foreign Policy?
    Oct 13 2025

    In this episode of Take Me Home, Hilary and Sebastian speak with international relations lecturer Tara McCormack about Britain’s foreign policy since 1945. They explore how the “special relationship” with the United States has shaped Britain’s global role, why foreign policy has remained outside democratic control, and what a more independent approach might look like.Get in touch:sdp.org.ukhilary.salt@sdp.org.uksebastian.moore@sdp.org.ukRecommendations:

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    57 mins
  • Graham Stringer: The Last Principled Labour MP?

    Graham Stringer: The Last Principled Labour MP?
    Sep 2 2025

    Hilary and Sebastian are joined by veteran Labour MP Graham Stringer. Graham has represented the Blackley area in North Manchester since 1997, and before that led Manchester city council. He has a reputation for being straight-talking and independent, especially on issues such as Brexit and climate change.Get in touch: sdp.org.uk, hilary.salt@sdp.org.uk, sebastian.moore@sdp.org.uk
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    1 hr and 1 min
  • 32. New Towns and Council Tax

    32. New Towns and Council Tax
    Aug 18 2025

    Sebastian gives an update on the new towns proposed by the Labour government. Will they be nice places where people want to live? Hilary questions the current way of assessing the amount of council tax people pay and explains what the government is doing to fix it.Get in touch: sdp.org.uk, hilary.salt@sdp.org.uk, sebastian.moore@sdp.org.uk
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    32 mins
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