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Nish dismantles Sunak's attack on disabled people and Coco meets Caroline Lucas

Apr 25, 2024

Caroline Lucas criticizes Rishi Sunak for his actions on the Safety of Rwanda Bill, discusses 'Englishness', and trains to become a death doula. Nish and Coco analyze local elections, voter ID rules, and condemn Sunak's attack on disabled people. Plus, fun hypothetical scenarios and hero/villain of the week.

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Caroline Lucas

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Quick takeaways

Caroline Lucas criticizes Rishi Sunak for hosting a drinks party during debate on performative cruelty bill.

Pod hosts analyze implications of voter ID rules on suppressing votes and local elections on Tory and Labour prospects.

Nish appalled by Sunak's attack on sick and disabled, highlighting harmful impacts of divisive conservative policies.

Deep dives

Political Chaos and Personal Antics

In the podcast episode, the hosts discuss the contrast between political chaos and personal antics, highlighting the need for a mix of regular chaos and unscripted personal anecdotes. They delve into topics like Love It's dating app experiences, advice on kindness to retail workers, and reflections on the passage of time.

Introduction

3min

Green Politics and Climate Advocacy

13min

Brexit's Impact on Youth Rights and Aura Frames Mother's Day Gift Promotion

3min

Redefining English Identity

11min

Exploring the Role of a Death Doula and Political Discussions on Voting Choices

5min

Political Landscape Analysis and Party Challenges

6min

Discussion on Voter ID Requirements and Concerns of Voter Suppression

5min

Addressing Sunak's Review of Disability Benefits and Critiquing Conservative Policies

2min

Criticism, Protest, and Feedback

9min

Rishi Sunak finally ‘got Rwanda done’ after a long and dramatic night as his Safety of Rwanda Bill ping-ponged between the Common and the Lords. Our guest, the Green MP Caroline Lucas, tells Coco what it was like to be in Westminster that night and criticises Rishi Sunak for holding a drinks party while the Bill - which she describes as “a piece of performative cruelty” - was still being debated in the Lords. She also discusses her new book about why the left needs to speak up for ‘Englishness’, and explains why she’s training to become a death doula.

Nish and Coco provide an indispensable guide to next week’s local elections, talking about why they’re important and analysing what they might mean for Tory and Labour prospects at a general election. They also discuss whether the new rules on voter ID are an attempt by the Conservative Party to suppress the vote.

For our hero and villain of the week, Nish is appalled by Rishi Sunak’s attack on the sick and disabled, while Coco has been enjoying The Menstrual Cramps! Plus what would happen if Nish and Rishi Sunak met at notorious Berlin club Berghain?

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Guest:

Caroline Lucas, Green MP for Brighton Pavillion

Audio credits:

parliamentlive.tv

Sky News