Croydon Constitutionalists Podcast
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Croydon Constitutionalists podcast promotes a Classically Liberal set of ideas and encourage others to campaign and promote individual freedom.
Episodes
- Episode 103 - Politics in Pubs: Slaying the Stagnation Dragon
At the inaugural Politics in Pubs Central London event we were joined by Benjamin Elks of the Taxpayers' Alliance and Alastair Mellon of the SDP for a discussion on how we achieve genuine, sustainable economic growth. https://politicsinpub…
- Episode 102 - Lisa Ekman Part 2
We were recently joined from the United States by Lisa Ekman, author of Deprogramming Democrats & unEducating the Elites: How I Escaped the Progressive Cult. Here is Part 2 of our wide ranging interview with Lisa. https://deprogrammingdemo…
- Episode 101 - Lisa Ekman Part 1
Mike and I were recently joined from the United States by Lisa Ekman, author of Deprogramming Democrats & unEducating the Elites: How I Escaped the Progressive Cult. Here is Part 1 of our wide ranging interview with Lisa. Get in touch: Twi…
- Episode 100 - The Journey So Far
We mark our 100th podcast by discussing our achievements to date and our plans for the future. Get in touch: Twitter: @CroydonConst Email: contact@croydonconstitutionalists.uk Facebook: facebook/CroydonConstitutionalists http://croydoncons…
- Episode 99 - Alan Cook: Reform UK Bromley Councillor
We are joined by Alan Cook, the recently elected Reform UK Councillor for the Bromley Common and Holwood Ward in the neighbouring borough of Bromley. Get in touch: Twitter: @CroydonConst Email: contact@croydonconstitutionalists.uk Facebook…
- Episode 98 - Mark Johnson: Croydon Councillor
Mark Johnson, Conservative Councillor for Shirley North in Croydon and a Brexiteer, joins the Croydon Constitutionalists to discuss the 2016 Referendum campaign and his experiences serving as a local councillor.
- Episode 97 - Heather McKee: Academics For Academic Freedom
Heather McKee, Convenor of Students at Academics For Academic Freedom (AFAF), was a guest at a Croydon Constitutionalists public meeting. AFAF's website is https://www.afaf.org.uk.
- Episode 96 - Scott Holman: Reform UK Croydon & Sutton
We recently held a public meeting in Purley and we were joined by Scott Holman, the Chairman of the newly formed Croydon & Sutton branch of Reform UK. Email Scott: croydoneast@reformuk.com Get in touch: Twitter: @CroydonConst Email: contac…
- Episode 95 - Joanna Marchong: War on Waste
We recently held a public meeting in Purley and we were joined by Joanna Marchong, the Investigations Campaign Manager at The Taxpayers' Alliance https://www.taxpayersalliance.com/ Get in touch: Twitter: @CroydonConst Email: contact@croydo…
- Episode 94 - Sam Bidwell: Selling Economic Liberty
We are joined by Sam Bidwell, the Director of the Next Generation Centre at the Adam Smith Institute as we discuss the challenges of selling economic liberty and free markets to younger people. Get in touch: Twitter: @CroydonConst Email: c…
- Episode 93 - General Election 2024: How was it for you?
We recently held a public meeting in Purley and were joined by 2 local candidates from the recent General Election; Vinayak Malhotra, who stood for Reform UK in Croydon West and Damon Young, who stood for the SDP in Epsom & Ewell. We talke…
- Episode 92 - Tim Scott: The Outlook for Freedom
We are joined by Tim Scott, The Executive Director of The Freedom Association, who gives us his thoughts on the General Election result and the outlook for freedom in this country and further afield. Get in touch: Twitter: @CroydonConst Em…
- Episode 91 - Matthew Lesh: Institute of Economic Affairs
We recently held a public meeting in Purley and we were joined by Matthew Lesh, the Director of Public Policy & Communications at the Institute of Economic Affairs. IEA Blog: https://insider.iea.org.uk/ Get in touch: Twitter: @CroydonConst…
- Episode 90 - Liz Cooper - Reform UK
We recently held a public meeting in Purley and we were joined by Liz Cooper, the Reform UK Prospective Parliamentary Candidate for nearby Carshalton & Wallington. Get in touch: Twitter: @CroydonConst Email: croydonconstitutionalists@gmail…
- Episode 89 - Dr Jan Macvarish - Free Speech Union
We recently held a public meeting in Purley and we were joined by Dr Jan Macvarish, the Education & Events Director of the Free Speech Union. Get in touch: Twitter: @CroydonConst Email: croydonconstitutionalists@gmail.com Facebook: faceboo…
- Episode 88 - Tony Brown Public Meeting
We recently held a public meeting in Purley and we were joined by Tony Brown, the Libertarian Party UK candidate for Mayor of London. Get in touch: Twitter: @CroydonConst Email: croydonconstitutionalists@gmail.com Facebook: facebook/Croydo…
- Episode 87 - Howard Cox Public Meeting
We recently held a public meeting in Purley and we were joined by Howard Cox, the Reform UK candidate for Mayor of London. Get in touch: Twitter: @CroydonConst Email: croydonconstitutionalists@gmail.com Facebook: facebook/CroydonConstituti…
- Episode 86 - Samuel Kasumu: The Outsider
We are joined by Samuel Kasumu. A former Special Advisor to PM Boris Johnson and 2017 Tory candidate in Croydon North, Samuel was recently in the running to be the Tory candidate to take on Sadiq Khan in next year's London Mayoral election…
- Episode 85 - Steve Gardner: SDP for Uxbridge & South Ruislip - ULEZ, Policing & Housing
We are joined by Steve Gardner, the SDP candidate for Uxbridge & South Ruislip in the upcoming Parliamentary by-election. Steve tells us about his background in the army, his love for his home constituency and his priorities of; scrapping…
- Episode 84 - Tony Brown: Libertarian Party Mayoral Candidate; ULEZ, Housing & Policing
We are joined by Tony Brown, who was recently announced as the Libertarian Party UK candidate to take on Sadiq Khan in next year’s election to be Mayor of London. Tony explains his philosophy and his plans for London. Get in touch: Twitter…
- Episode 83 - Howard Cox: Reform UK's Anti-ULEZ Mayoral Candidate
We are joined by Howard Cox, who was recently announced as the Reform UK candidate to take on Sadiq Khan in next year’s election to be Mayor of London. Howard explains his reasons for standing and his plans for London. Get in touch: Twitte…
- Episode 82 - Simon Richards: Local Election Results & No Sunset for EU Laws
We are joined by Simon Richards, the former CEO of The Freedom Association, as we discuss the local election results and the delay in removing EU laws. We then chat with Simon about his time with the Freedom Association, the Better Off Out…
- Episode 81 - Robert Ward: Sturgeon Resigns, ULEZ Expansion & 15% Tax Rise for Croydon
We are joined by Robert Ward, a Conservative Party Councillor for the Selsdon and Addington Village ward in Croydon, as we discuss the fall of Nicola Sturgeon, the expansion of ULEZ to Outer London and the 15% Council Tax rise for Croydon…
- Episode 80 - Mal McDermott: Strikes, Return of the Mask & 50 Years of Ireland in the EU
We are joined by libertarian activist, Mal McDermott, as we discuss the array of strikes across the country and the threat of mask mandates being reintroduced especially in Scotland.. We then chat with Mal as the Republic of Ireland "celeb…
- Episode 79 - Dominic Frisby
We have a chat with Dominic about the state of the nation, taxation and the fight for liberty. We also discuss his latest project "Kisses on a Postcard" a musical based on his father's experiences as an evacuee in World War 2. https://kiss…
- Episode 78 - Zachary Stiling: Tory Sinking Ship, 3rd Time Lucky For Croydon & World Cup Wokery
We are joined by Zachary Stiling, a local Heritage Party activist and previous Council candidate in Croydon, as we discuss the news that various Conservative MPs have announced that they are standing down at the next General Election and w…
- Episode 77 - US Mid-Term Election Results
We discuss the results of the US Mid-Terms and the potential implications for the 2024 Presidential campaign. Get in touch: Twitter: @CroydonConst Email: croydonconstitutionalists@gmail.com Facebook: facebook/CroydonConstitutionalists http…
- Episode 76 - Rishi Reigns, Selsdon By-Election & Thoughts on the Mini-Budget
We discuss Rishi Sunak's cabinet and the direction of his Government. We also reflect upon the result of the recent By-Election in Selsdon Vale & Forestdale. Mike then chats with Hoong-Wai Cheah about Liz Truss' ill-fated mini-budget and t…
- Episode 75 - Climate – rational action, and affordability
We bring you the speeches from our recent event in Purley with speakers Benjamin Elks from the Taxpayers' Alliance and Harry Wilkinson from Net Zero Watch, Get in touch: Twitter: @CroydonConst Email: croydonconstitutionalists@gmail.com Fac…
- Episode 74 - Chris Wilkinson: New Cabinet, Energy Pricing & Choice Party
We are joined by Chris Wilkinson, the founder of Blacklist Press and now a co-founder of a new political party - Choice, as we discuss Liz Truss' new cabinet, the proposed energy price cap and Chris' new party. We then chat with Chris abou…
- Episode 73 - Alasdair Stewart: Tory Leadership Latest, Mayor's first 100 Days & Being a Councillor
We are joined by Alasdair Stewart, the newly elected Conservative Party Councillor for Purley Oaks & Riddlesdown, as we discuss the latest in the Conservative Party Leadership campaign and Croydon's Directly Elected Mayor, Jason Perry's, f…
- Episode 72 - Tam Laird: Tory Leadership Race, IndyRef2 & Scottish Libertarianism
We talk about Boris Johnson's downfall and the Tory Leadership Race. We are then joined by Tam Laird, the leader of the Scottish Libertarian Party, to discuss Nicola Sturgeon's demands for a second Scottish Independence referendum. Finally…
- Episode 71 - Graham Eardley: The ECHR, N.I. Protocol & The Bruges Group
We are joined by Graham Eardley, a spokesman for The Bruges Group, as we discuss the European Court of Human Rights blocking the Government's Rwanda plan for asylum seekers and the proposed changes to the Northern Irish Protocol. We then c…
- Episode 70 - Croydon Election Results & Our Patriotic Labour MP?
We discuss the results of the Croydon Mayoral and Council Elections. We then chat about some interesting recent comments from the Labour MP for Croydon North, Steve Reed. Get in touch: Twitter: @CroydonConst Email: croydonconstitutionalist…
- Episode 69 - Stalemate in Ukraine? What is a Woman? Croydon Mayoral Election Update
We discuss the ongoing conflict in Ukraine and we ask ourselves "What is a woman?" We then chat about the upcoming Croydon Mayoral election. Get in touch: Twitter: @CroydonConst Email: croydonconstitutionalists@gmail.com Facebook: facebook…
- Episode 68 - Andrew Allison: Ukraine Invasion, Croydon Council's Woes & The Freedom Association
We are joined by Andrew Allison, the Chief Executive of The Freedom Association, as we discuss the Russian invasion of Ukraine and the latest financial woes at Croydon Council. We then chat with Andrew about his background and the great wo…
- Episode 67 - 2022 Local Election Hustings
In this episode we bring you the speeches from our recent event held at Clyde Hall in Croydon, Speakers: David Omamogho - Christian Peoples Alliance Zack Stiling - Heritage Party Gavin Palmer - Independent Candidate for Mayor Laurence Will…
- Episode 66 - Dr Teck Khong: Is it All Over? Cost of Living Crisis & the Alliance for Democracy & Freedom
We are joined by Dr Teck Khong, the leader of the Alliance for Democracy & Freedom Party, as we discuss the potential end of the Pandemic and the looming Cost of Living Crisis. We then chat with Teck about his political background, his exp…
- Episode 65: - Harley Dalton: Freedom Day 2.0, Sue Gray's Report & the Independents for Liberty
We are joined by Harley Dalton, the new steward of the Independents for Liberty group, as we discuss Freedom Day 2.0 and the impact of the Sue Gray Report into Partygate. We then chat with Harley about his political journey and his ambitio…
- Episode 64 - Tim Duce: Is the Party Over for Boris?
We are joined by Tim Duce, as we discuss the impact of Plan B and Boris' prospects of survival after Partygate along with some potential successors. We then chat about the newly launched True & Fair Party of Gina Miller. Get in touch: Twit…
- Episode 63 - Hoong-Wai Cheah: Plan B for Boris & 2022 Predictions
We are joined by Hoong-Wai Cheah, as we discuss the North Shropshire By-Election result, Plan B and the lockdown rebellion, and the impact of any Christmas restrictions. We then go on to make our predictions for 2022. Get in touch: Twitter…
- Episode 62 - Sandy Wallace: Tyranny in Disguise, Johnson's Troubles & Mayoral News
We are joined by Sandy Wallace, a Scottish Libertarian Party councillor from Aberdeenshire, as we discuss the new Covid restrictions, Boris Johnson's recent troubles and the latest developments in the fight to be Croydon's first elected Ma…
- Episode 61 - Sofia Svihurova: Budget, Free Speech & A Credible Labour Mayoral Candidate?
We are joined by Sofia Svihurova, the former Libertarian Party Brighton Group Leader, as we discuss the Budget, some recent attempts to stifle free speech and a potential Labour Party Croydon mayoral candidate. We then chat with Sofia abou…
- Episode 60 - RIP Sir David Amess MP, DEMOC Result, Reform of Reform UK & "No Passports Required".
We discuss the tragic murder of Sir David Amess MP, the results of the DEMOC Referendum and some developments in the Reform Party. We then chat about our recent and future No Passports Required drinks events and a recent Freedom Associatio…
- Episode 59 - Domestic Passports? DEMOC, Rayner's Rant & The Withdrawal from Afghanistan
We are joined by Peter Sonnex, former soldier and Brexit Party Parliamentary candidate, as we discuss the threat of domestic Covid Passports, the upcoming DEMOC Referendum and what Angela Raynor really thinks of you. We then chat with Pete…
- Episode 58 - An Effective Opposition! Where will it come from?
We are joined by Steve Kelleher, the recent London Mayoral candidate for the SDP, and Scott Neville, the Co-Founder of the Hampshire Independents, as we discuss the lack of an effective opposition to the current Government and where a futu…
- Episode 57 - Hartlepool, London & Croydon Election Results or a Direct Alternative?
We discuss the momentous Hartlepool By-Election result along with the council results from across England, We also analyse the results of the 5 Croydon Council By-Elections and the London Mayoral & GLA elections. We are then joined by Oliv…
- Episode 56 - Steve Kelleher: Beer Gardens, Mayoral Campaign & Croydon Council Candidates
We are joined by Steve Kelleher, the London Mayoral Candidate for the SDP, as we discuss the opening of Beer Gardens, the London and local election campaigns and the nominations in the 5 Croydon Council By-Elections. We then chat with Stev…
- Episode 55 - Passports to Freedom, London Mayoral, Assembly & Croydon By-Elections
We discuss the relaxing of lockdown restrictions and the possibility of Covid Passports. We then chat about the recently announced London Mayoral & GLA nominations and the 5 upcoming Croydon Council By-Elections. Get in touch: Twitter: @Cr…
- Episode 54 - Harry Wilkinson: Net Zero & The Global Warming Policy Forum
We are joined by Harry Wilkinson, Head of Policy at the Global Warming Policy Forum. Harry talks about the GWPF and the issues caused by the Government's policy of net zero carbon emissions. We then chat about the thriving polar bear popul…