We Are Labour
Welcome to the We Are Labour Podcast. This is the show that is everything Labour.
From current affairs to Labour history from activists to MPs we are exclusively focused on the Labour Party - the greatest engine for social justice and change in the world.
Hosted by former Labour parliamentary candidate Dan Greef, the *We Are Labour* podcast brings you in-depth conversations on political issues, current affairs, and Labour’s history—all delivered in a friendly, relaxed style.
Each week, host Dan, shares insightful discussions with his guests on the past, present and future of the Labour Party and progressive politics in the UK.
The We Are Labour Podcast is made for party members, supporters, and anyone who wants to see Labour win elections. Whether you’re a seasoned activist or just interested in hearing thoughtful perspectives, this podcast offers something for everyone interested in centre left, social democrat politics.
Shows are released every Friday and are accessible on Apple Podcast, Spotify and YouTube.
Episodes
41 episodes
Labour activists on Harris Campaign : US Election 2024 🇺🇸 l Ep. #036
I speak live to the Labour activists who are currently helping the Kamala Harris campaign today in Pennsylvania. Find out how the Democrats are fighting this election. Also hear what's coming up on the doorstep in this tightly cont...
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Prevention, not sickness to save the NHS.: Andrew Gwynne MP: @GwynneMP🌹 l Ep. #035
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 Jo...
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Failed State : Sam Freedman: @Samfr l Ep. #034
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 ...
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The Co-operative Party: Joe Fortune: @FortuneJF 🌹 l Ep. #033
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...
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Getting Over New Labour :Karl Pike: @p_ikek🌹 l Ep. #032
Karl Pike is a Seniour Lecturer in Public Policy at Queen Mary University London. He was previously political advisor to our Home Secretary Yvette Cooper Karl explains the ways the Party has come to understand itself...
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Moral crusade to unlock our nation's potential :Paul Sweeney MSP: @PaulJSweeney 🌹 l Ep. #031
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 al...
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Labour’s Environment Campaign - SERA :Ken Penton: @serauk 🌹 l Ep. #030
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 be...
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Listening to all member’s voices: Vote Mary WIMBURY for the NEC : @MaryWimbury 🌹 l Ep. #029
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 a...
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Labour’s targeting was too Ruthless? :Ann Black & David Landon Cole :@AnnBlackLabour @dlandoncole 🌹 l Ep. #028
This is a very unique show as Ann Black from the NEC and Cllr David Landon Cole join me to reflect on the general election strategy of the Party. David wrote an article called
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For me it’s deeply personal: Vote Jane THOMAS for the NEC: @CampaignJane 🌹 l Ep. #027
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. If you are a member of the Labour Party then check your inbox for your ballot. Yo...
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We are the Party of hope and change: Vote Abdi DUALE for the NEC: @AbdiDuale_ 🌹 l Ep. #026
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. If you are a member of the Labour Party then check your inbox for your ballot. Yo...
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Vote Peter MASON for the NEC: @_petermason 🌹 l Ep. #025
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. If you are a member of the Labour Party then check your inbox for your ballot.&nb...
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Greatest Political Movement The World Has Ever Known - Thangam Debbonaire: @ThangamDebb 🌹 l Ep. #024
What a privilege it was to spend this time with Thangam Debbonaire. It’s such a shame that she isn’t a part of the Labour government however she is now standing to become Chair of the Labour Women’s Network (
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Baroness Sharon Taylor: Getting Britain Building Again @SharonStevenage 🌹 l Ep. #023
This week Sharon Taylor, Baroness Taylor of Stevenage, joins me to discuss the importance of local government to change communities for the better. Sharon also shares a behind the scenes into the government's plans to get ...
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Mayor Dr Nik Johnson: Metro Mayor of Cambridgeshire and Peterborough @NikJohnsonCA 🌹 l Ep. #022
A first for the podcast as I am joined by one of our Metro Mayors. Dr Nik Johnson is an NHS doctor as well as the Labour Metro Mayor for Cambridgeshire and Peterborough. Nik shares his plans for better transport infrastructure a...
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Luke Akehurst MP: North Durham @lukeakehurst 🌹 l Ep. #021 Meet Our New MPs
Welcome to a fantastic episode with Luke Akehurst MP for North Durham. Luke shares with me some details from his campaign, including some threatening behaviour experienced while campaigning. Luke also explains the hist...
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Becoming an MP: Josh Fenton-Glynn - Calder Valley 🌹 l Ep. #020
Josh Fenton Glynn MP comes back onto the show to share his experiences of his campaign, the count and winning his election, becoming an MP for Calder Valley. This is a very personal account of this time and I explore with ...
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BONUS: Polling Day and the count
After the intensity of the short campaign, polling day is finally here. In this podcast I record (on my phone for convenience, sorry) my live experiences on polling day where my wife and I spent the day in one of our battl...
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Sophia Bhatti: St Albans 🌹 l Ep. #019
Candidate: Sophia Bhatti Constituency: St Albans To help get Sophia Bhatti electedWebsite: https://sophiastalbans.co.uk/Alwa...
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BONUS: Keir Starmer comes to Hitchin LIVE
I was really fortunate to be invited to attend an event at the Hitchin Football Club with Alistair Strathern and our Party leader and soon to be Prime Minister Keir Starmer. I share conversations with our activists and I want to person...
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Emily Darlington: Milton Keynes Central @emily4MK 🌹 l Ep. #018 White Ribbon Campaign
This is a very special episode and I was so touched by Emily explaining the situation that women and girls go through that I didn't want to miss any detail. For this reason it is a little longer than usual so I didn't add an intro to get straig...
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Mike Kane: Wythenshawe and Sale East @MikeKaneMP 🌹 l Ep. #017 Shadow Maritime, Aviation and Space
Candidate: Mike Kane (Was an MP before GE called and will return as one hopefully on the 4th July) Constituency: Wythenshawe and Sale EastTo help Mike campaign for a new Labour government, look at Events ...
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Polly Billington: East Thanet @PollyBLabour🌹 l Ep. #016 Prospective Parliamentary Candidate
Candidate: Polly BillingtonConstituency: East Thanet To help get Polly electedWebsite: https://www.souththanetlabour.org.uk/Emai...
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