Rock & Roll Politics with Steve Richards

The emails from the co-operative have been flying - so this podcast concentrates solely on the brilliant, illuminating never-ending debate. Today, a focus on the energy crisis, the media, Iran, and the continuing mysteries of Harold Wilson.

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Rock & Roll Politics is at the Cambridge Literary Festival on Saturday April 25th.

And you can get your tickets for Rock & Roll Politics -The Election Special, at Kings Place on Monday May 11th here.

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Written and presented by Steve Richards.

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The Observer columnist Philip Collins argues that the future lies on the “centre ground” which he defines as spanning the Cameron government to Blairite Labour. But at a time when voters are impatient for sweeping change, is that outdated, misleading definition a guide for any party or leader/potential leader? And why does a more precise topical definition matter? Plus your thoughts on Michael Gove and Ed Milliband… and of course Iran.

To join the never ending debate in the RocknRoll Politics podcast email [email protected]

Get tickets here for the York Book Festival with Steve Richards and Alan Johnson on Tuesday Mar 26th.

Rock & Roll Politics is at the Cambridge Literary Festival on Saturday April 25th.

And you can get your tickets for Rock & Roll Politics: The Election Special, at Kings Place on Monday May 11th here.

Subscribe to Patreon for live events, bonus podcasts and to get the regular podcast a day early and ad free. 

Written and presented by Steve Richards.
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The Observer columnist Philip Collins argues that the future lies on the “centre ground” which he defines as spanning the Cameron government to Blairite Labour. But at a time when voters are impatient for sweeping change, is that outdated, misleading definition a guide for any party or leader/potential leader? And why does a more precise topical definition matter? Plus your thoughts on Michael Gove and Ed Milliband… and of course Iran.
To join the never ending debate in the RocknRoll Politics podcast email [email protected]
Get tickets here for the York Book Festival with Steve Richards and Alan Johnson on Tuesday Mar 26th.
Rock & Roll Politics is at the Cambridge Literary Festival on Saturday April 25th.
And you can get your tickets for Rock & Roll Politics: The Election Special, at Kings Place on Monday May 11th here.
Subscribe to Patreon for live events, bonus podcasts and to get the regular podcast a day early and ad free. 
Written and presented by Steve Richards.

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Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

With the departure of Morgan McSweeney, the right in the media and well beyond detect that Ed Miliband has become the unofficial prime minister. 

The Spectator editor Michael Gove has written an article on this theme, and is by no means alone. Apparently some of those making the same point used to work for Keir Starmer. But do Gove’s arguments make much sense? Time again to forensically examine a single article.

Get tickets here for the York Book Festival with Steve Richards and Alan Johnson on Tuesday March 24th.

Rock & Roll Politics is at the Cambridge Literary Festival on Saturday April 25th.

And you can get your tickets for Rock & Roll Politics -The Election Special, at Kings Place on Monday May 11th here.

Subscribe to Patreon for live events, bonus podcasts and to get the regular podcast a day early and ad free. 

Written and presented by Steve Richards.

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With the departure of Morgan McSweeney, the right in the media and well beyond detect that Ed Miliband has become the unofficial prime minister. 
The Spectator editor Michael Gove has written an article on this theme, and is by no means alone. Apparently some of those making the same point used to work for Keir Starmer. But do Gove’s arguments make much sense? Time again to forensically examine a single article.
Get tickets here for the York Book Festival with Steve Richards and Alan Johnson on Tuesday March 24th.
Rock & Roll Politics is at the Cambridge Literary Festival on Saturday April 25th.
And you can get your tickets for Rock & Roll Politics -The Election Special, at Kings Place on Monday May 11th here.
Subscribe to Patreon for live events, bonus podcasts and to get the regular podcast a day early and ad free. 

Written and presented by Steve Richards.


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Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.