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A podcast from the Taxpayers' Alliance.
Talking politics and highlighting waste in all forms of government and the public sector.
Presented by Duncan Barkes with guests from the Taxpayers' Alliance and from across the world of politics.
On X, follow the TaxPayers' Alliance @the_tpa
More links and info here: https://www.taxpayersalliance.com/
Talking politics and highlighting waste in all forms of government and the public sector.
Presented by Duncan Barkes with guests from the Taxpayers' Alliance and from across the world of politics.
On X, follow the TaxPayers' Alliance @the_tpa
More links and info here: https://www.taxpayersalliance.com/
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Podcast host Duncan Barkes is joined by the TPA's Jonathan Eida for this episode where the learn about a footballing national scandal. Duncan and Jonathan meet John Stiles, former footballer and campaigner, to hear more about his campaign to get justice and support for ex-players suffering from the effects of neurodegenerative diseases caused by repeatedly heading the ball. John is the son of Nobby Stiles - the 1966 England World Cup legend who suffered from dementia before his death in 2020. Nobby's family had to sell his World Cup medals to help fund his dementia care. John and fellow campaigners want the football industry to set aside cash for future care for former players. He does not believe it is something that the taxpayer should be paying for.
The fizz was flowing as podcast host Duncan Barkes was joined in the studio by four guests for our 2025 Awards. Joining Duncan are Elliot Keck and Anne Strickland from the TPA, along with Joe Dinnage from CapX and Matthew Bowles from the Prosperity Institute. There's top banter and political predictions as the guests make their nominations for a variety of categories including Legend Of The Year, Pub Of The Year and Political Moment Of The Year.
Podcast host Duncan Barkes and the TPA's Will Yarwood chat to Clark Vasey, co-founder and director of Blue Collar Conservatism. They discuss the Conservative Party's role in representing those that work for a living and are classed as blue collar or white collar workers. Clark also explains his motivation for setting up Blue Collar Conservatism in 2012 and why it has never been more important for the Conservative Party to show they understand the needs and frustrations of this cohort of voters.
Podcast host Duncan Barkes and the TPA's Callum McGoldrick are joined by Rebecca Ryan from Defund The BBC. Together they discuss the latest revelations that have rocked the BBC to the core and which resulted in the resignation of Director General Tim Davie. They also discuss the clear examples of journalistic bias and what should happen next to the corporation.
Podcast host Duncan Barkes is joined by the TPA's Darwin Friend and Reem Ibrahim, Head of Media at the Institute of Economic Affairs, to react to today's Budget.
Podcast host Duncan Barkes and the TPA's Elliot Keck are joined by Emma McClarkin OBE, Chief Executive of the British Beer and Pub Association. With next week's Budget being pivotal to the survival of the UK hospitality sector, they discuss the increasing costs to pubs and breweries that are seeing many of them struggle. Emma outlines what the Chancellor could do to better support pubs and Elliot goes through some of the findings in the TPA's 'Cost of a tipple' research paper.
Podcast host Duncan Barkes and the TPA's Darwin Friend are joined by economist Professor Tim Congdon CBE. Tim is one of the world's leading monetary analysts and advised the 1979 to 1997 Conservative government on economic policy. They discuss the lack of monetary understanding at the Bank of England and at the Treasury and what needs to happen to get the UK economy back on track.
Podcast host Duncan Barkes and the TPA's Elliot Keck chat to Daniel Herring, Head of Economic and Fiscal Policy at The Centre for Policy Studies. They discuss this week's speeches about the economy by Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Reform UK's Nigel Farage. The CPS, along with other groups, has just joint published a document called 'Tax Reforms for Growth' and Daniel talks Duncan and Elliot through its contents. You can read it here.
Podcast host Duncan Barkes and the TPA's Darwin Friend leave the podcast studio and record this week's episode on location in Essex. They head to Adventure Island in Southend to meet with Philip Miller MBE who is Executive Chairman of Adventure Island. Philip is a successful local businessman and gives Duncan and Darwin his thoughts on how this government has damaged the UK's business sector. He also outlines the one thing he would like to see the Chancellor announce in her Budget on 26 November. Philip is also running as an independent candidate in next year's elections where he hopes to become the first Mayor of Essex and talks about his motivation for doing so and his policy ideas.
Podcast host Duncan Barkes and the TPA's Elliot Keck are joined by Mark Littlewood, Director of Popular Conservatism. They discuss why Popular Conservatism was set up, the current political landscape and the need for radical thinking to stop a borrowing and spending economic disaster. Mark also explains his political journey from former Chief Press Spokesman for the Liberal Democrats to his current position, via many years as Director of the Institute of Economic Affairs. Find out more about Popular Conservatism here.
Podcast host Duncan Barkes is joined by the TPA's Will Yarwood and Henry Hill, Deputy Editor of Conservative Home. They discuss the future of the Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch's conference speech and whether the party's obsession with Margaret Thatcher is doing it any favours.
This is a special live recording from the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester to celebrate the first year of our 'A Nation of Taxpayers' podcast. Recorded in front of a live audience in the TPA Think Tent, podcast host Duncan Barkes is joined by TPA Chief Executive John O'Connell as they chat with Shadow Chancellor Sir Mel Stride about his planned £47billion savings policy which he had just announced. They also discuss income tax, wealth tax and Sir Mel's taxation philosophy. He also chats about his fondness for wild water swimming and about his unpublished novel!
This episode is a live recording in front of an audience at 55 Tufton Street, SW1. Podcast host Duncan Barkes was joined by two excellent guests: Sir John Redwood - MP for Wokingham between 1987 and 2024. John was also Director of the Number 10 Policy Unit under Margaret Thatcher. Mike Denham, a former Treasury and City economist who is also a former chairman of the TPA. They discuss the UK's current economic state and whether we are heading back to the 1970s where industrial action and economic stagnation was rife. This podcast was recorded after Chancellor Rachel Reeves gave her keynote speech at the Labour Party conference in Liverpool.
Podcast host Duncan Barkes is joined by Will Yarwood and Darwin Friend from the TPA. With the Budget scheduled for 26 November, they chew over the recent ONS and OECD figures with an eye on what it might mean for the UK's economy. They also look at the latest paper from the Labour-affiliated Resolution Foundation think-tank which contains proposals on how to get more cash from the taxpayer.
Podcast host Duncan Barkes is joined this week by John O'Connell, Chief Executive of the TaxPayers' Alliance. Their guest is renowned political consultant James Frayne. James founded and ran the Public First research agency between 2016 and 2025. They discuss where the country is heading politically and James gives some fascinating insights into how the attitudes of voters are changing when it comes to taxes and spending. He also spells out the mistakes made so far by Tory leader Kemi Badenoch and where he thinks Reform UK are heading.
Podcast host Duncan Barkes and the TPA's Will Yarwood talk to those who attended the Reform UK Conference in Birmingham. This episode features contributions from: Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg, the former Conservative MP and Cabinet member. Councillor Saffron Sims-Brydon who sits as a Reform councillor on Durham County Council Russell Quirk who is a Reform UK candidate in the forthcoming Hutton South by-election for a seat on Brentwood Borough Council in Essex. There are also contributions from other delegates and Reform UK members.
Podcast host Duncan Barkes and the TPA's Elliot Keck chat with Andrew Griffith - Shadow Business Secretary and MP for Arundel and South Downs. They discuss the Prime Minister's latest 'reset', the state of UK business under Labour and whether Andrew supports quitting the ECHR. Andrew also gives his view on inheritance tax, the threat of Reform UK and whether the triple-lock on pensions is sustainable.
Podcast host Duncan Barkes and the TPA's Callum McGoldrick are joined by Dr Tim Aker to talk about his book 'The First Brexiteer - The Diaries Of Sir Neil Marten 1970-1979'. Sir Neil was a Conservative MP and a leading opponent of the European Economic Community and served as a minister under Margaret Thatcher.
It's a Clash Of the Tax Titans! This week, podcast host Duncan Barkes is joined by 4 people in the TPA podcast studio who are making their pitch as to the tax they think is the most hated and that must be scrapped. They all have 2 minutes to make their case, then are cross examined by others in the studio. A vote will then take place to determine the most despised tax. Who and what will win? Take a listen! This week's guests: Maurice Cousins from Net Zero Watch Max Marlow from the Adam Smith Institute and The YIMBY Initiative Benjamin Elks and Callum McGoldrick from the TPA.
Podcast host Duncan Barkes is joined this week by Joanna Marchong, the TPA's Investigations Campaign Manager. Their guest this week is Paul Wiltshire - education campaigner and author of 'Why Is The Average Graduate Premium Falling?' They discuss whether students are getting value for money from the country's universities and if the debt incurred in studying for a degree is still worth it when it comes to finding a good job. You can read more about Paul's work on his University Watch website.
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