Pod Save the UK Babies, Benefits and Black Lives Matter
May 29, 2025
Join Bethany Dawson, a Diary reporter for Politico's London Playbook, and Aamna Mohdin, a Guardian community affairs correspondent and author, as they navigate today's pressing issues. They tackle Nigel Farage's controversial stances on family size and abortion, revealing a humorous yet critical take on societal pressure. The duo also examines the slow progress in racial justice since the BLM protests, highlighting the alarming rollback of activism gains and the need for urgent community action against rising right-wing sentiments.
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Labour Party's Internal Leaks
- Bethany Dawson describes tension and leaks within Labour's leadership and backbenchers.
- Leaked memos and strategic media leaks pressure officials and reveal party conflicts.
Historic 2020 UK BLM Experience
- Amna Mohdin felt she was witnessing history during the peaceful, multiracial 2020 UK Black Lives Matter protests.
- She noted the youth's strong commitment despite lockdown constraints.
Youth Fueled UK BLM Movement
- Young people politicized by climate and social media drove the momentum of 2020 UK Black Lives Matter protests.
- Their confidence and connectedness fueled historic multiracial anti-racist rallies.
