Open Conservative Project: Recent Episodes
Open Conservative Project
Each week, Sam and Tom take a look at an aspect of politics in the UK through the lens of the Conservative party. Tracking the changes in the party, politics and news in the UK since they first got involved nearly a decade ago, they use their own experience to shed light on what is happening in politics and the Conservative party today.
Sam and Tom talk about the only (political) news in town. Recorded before the PM was forced to apologise to the Queen.
Tom and Sam predict who the next Tory leader will be, when the ramp-up to the next election will start, and the next big gaff.
Kier Starmer's speech to Labour Conference, predictions for Conservative Conference, and re-visiting some Dominic Cummings chat.
It's the start of season 2, featuring conversations about the reshuffle, gas and Labour's internal politics.
Who isn't isolating this week? Sam and Tom unpick the latest COVID rules, the rise in National Insurance and the comms between the Treasury and DoH.
A look back at the Batley & Spen by-election, including an analysis of what went right and wrong. Tom and Sam also touch on their political betting habits, although none of it should be taken as financial advice.
Canvassing is at the core of most political activity in the UK. This week, Sam and Tom dig into it, rehashing old stories of bad experiences, and asking what good canvassing looks like today.