Oh God, What Now?
Dorries Seems to be the Hardest Word – plus guest Stella Creasy MP
Aug 30, 2023
Labour MP for Walthamstow, Stella Creasy, joins the hosts to discuss the abysmal parliamentary standards of the Tory government. They also explore how Labour can repair the problems created by Brexit and advocate for a closer relationship with Europe. The need for a codified constitution and inclusivity in candidate selection for elections are also discussed. Brexit's impact on the economy and the challenges of advocating for rejoining the EU are addressed. The panelists also share their escape routes from busy lives and recommend TV shows.
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Quick takeaways
- Parliamentary standards of the government are abysmal, with reactive changes to MP's behavior.
- Establishing an ethics and integrity commission as an independent watchdog is necessary for addressing politicians' unethical behaviors and lack of accountability.
Deep dives
Political disillusionment and the need for constitutional reform
In this podcast episode, the panel discusses the growing disillusionment with politics and the need for constitutional reform. The panel acknowledges the brokenness of the system, citing examples of MPs' unethical behaviors and the lack of accountability. They argue for the establishment of an ethics and integrity commission as an independent watchdog to address these issues. They also highlight the importance of engaging the younger generation who did not experience freedom of movement or Erasmus, and the need for a future-focused argument in favor of a closer relationship with the EU.
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