It's Bloody Complicated - A Compass Podcast
Hear from the widest range of voices in the progressive movement. Every week, host Neal Lawson, speaks with progressive thinkers, writers and politicians from the UK and beyond about current affairs and how to build the Good Society. Visit compassonline.org.uk to learn more about Compass.
Podcasting since 2020 • 166 episodes
It's Bloody Complicated - A Compass Podcast
Latest Episodes
The Greenwave with Rachel Millward | ep. 141
Even for the most stalwart party member, the meteoric rise of popularity for the Green Party since the 2024 General Election would have caught them off guard. After a record-setting performance at the election – 6.8% vote share and four returne...
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Treading Caerphilly: What Does the Future Hold for Wales? with Rhun ap Iorwerth MS | ep. 140
The elections happening for the Welsh Senedd in 2026 are held at the same time as the English local elections and the vote for the Scottish Parliament – but there’s an argument to be made that they’re by far the most important ones happening on...
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Political Predictions for 2026 with Dawn Butler MP | ep. 139
The New Year is, understandably, a time for both self-reflection and for figuring out the future. With January comes confronting what you might want to happen in your life.But in politics, what you want to happen and what you think is go...
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A Political Round-Up of 2025 with Emma Burnell and Gaby Hinsliff | ep. 138
The launch of Mainstream, the election of Zack Polanski as Green Party leader, Angela Rayner’s resignation and Peter Mandelson’s sacking – just some of the headline events of another chaotic year in British politics.2025 may not h...
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What Next For Your Party? with Sienna Rodgers and Joe Todd
Jeremy Corbyn and Zarah Sultana's new political party - now officially named Your Party - had its founding conference at the end of November.In fashion that is seemingly becoming typical with the organisation, the conference wasn't witho...
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