A growing population and a shortage of housing, an easy issue to solve if it wasn't diluted by greedy landlords, dodgy contractors and nonsensical government policy. Maybe your grandparents could hold fire on that caravan they've never wanted so they can swing a deposit your way, or maybe you should leave Starbucks behind and invest in something that will really fill your cup. Whether you're selling your organs on the black market to cover your house shares rent or considering a premature claim on your parents life insurance, the UK housing market has you covered, and in the midst of all this madness Jamie and Rob can only ask - do you want to rent out our sheds so we can pay our electricity bills?
In the wake of the Covid-19 pandemic that engulfed the world, governments took strict measures to reduce the spread and impact of the virus. However if you were lucky enough to live at 10 Downing Street then you could kick back, relax and pop open the cork of that vintage year that you had been saving for a time like this. Good friends, wine and a couple fines. In the governance of a criminal government Jamie and Rob ask - What's Left?
Is nuclear warfare in the 21st century now a genuine concern after Putin's merciless invasion of Ukraine, and was the failure to uphold the Minsk 2 agreement the foundation Russia needed to justify conflict? Jamie and Rob discuss the events that got us here and ask - What's Left?
A disaster or a success, whatever your view it's quite clear that the issue of Brexit is far reaching. With the UK in turmoil just how much of it can be blamed on Brexit and can the current leadership effectively resolve these issues whilst still clinging onto its hardline approach? What has happened since the shock referendum result of 2016 and will Brexit even be 'done'? Jamie and Rob try to identify a glimmer of hope all whilst asking - What's Left?
After Jeremy Corbyn's exit as Labour Leader the parties bureaucrats didn't hesitate in bolstering the topic of antisemitism and party 'rules' to oust any members leaning too far left. Socialist ideologies are being quashed and Christine Tongue is one such member who found herself expelled for a variety of nonsensical reasons. In this episode we explore the story of her expulsion, the current state of the Labour party and the direction they are heading. DISCLAIMER: We unfortunately had some equipment issues whilst recording this podcast episode therefore the quality may not be as clear as in previous episodes, this issue has since been resolved and moving forward you can continue to enjoy the What's Left? Podcast in pure clarity. Thank you for listening!
Fake news has existed in society for as long as the Loch Ness Monster, awaiting its next misinformed victim. From conspiracies to outright lies how easy is it in the age of technology to decipher fact from fiction? Did Rob create the crop circles in Kent? Is this podcast even real? Jamie and Rob discuss fake news and you won't believe what happened next!
What's Happening? is a condensed insight into some of the biggest topics, political turmoil and crisis' that nations across the globe are facing. In this episode we explore the situation in Afghanistan after the Taliban takeover, how the Palestinians are coping under the foot of Israel and how the UK is being strong armed into dropping key climate pledges in favour of post-brexit deals.
After 20 years in Afghanistan the west revels in what it is calling a 'successful' campaign after achieving..absolutely nothing. Whilst the region succumb to the Taliban’s swift advance, reinstating their leadership, our own leadership was taking a well deserved break. As in any crisis the shambles unfolded from the top down, Dominic Raab holidaying in Crete whilst things went up shits creak. As the world watches on Jamie and Rob ask - What's Left?
Whether the Earth is flat, round, oblong or in the shape of a space invader one thing is for sure - it's well and truly f*cked if we don't act on the climate crisis currently facing humanity. So as the world reaches it's boiling point Jamie and Rob ask - What's Left?
From wave machines in the English Channel to benefit scrounging refugees, we take a deeper look at the fabricated threat that immigration poses to the UK with Joe from Channel Rescue and ask - What's Left? Support the incredible team at Channel Rescue in their unwavering efforts to assist the fair entering of the UK for safe asylum by donating or getting involved at channelrescue.wordpress.com.
With the resurgence of all out war in Palestine/Israel the chances of peace have been severed by airstrikes and political turmoil. Will the conflict ever come to an end? Will Rob ever move his cat? Jamie and Rob ask - What's Left?
The collapse of the 'Red Wall', the rise of the Greens and the Tories reign supreme. In the vanishing of hope for Labours return Jamie and Rob ask - What's Left?