Anneliese Dodds MP

Anneliese Dodds, Labour MP for Oxford East and former Government minister, shares her journey from academia to politics, highlighting her focus on fairness and autonomy. She discusses the challenges of nuanced political discourse in an age of performative politics and why wellbeing metrics often take a backseat to GDP-focused policy. Dodds also reflects on her controversial resignation over defense funding, the importance of cross-party collaboration, and the impact of social media on serious political debates.

Anneliese Dodds MP, Jo Overton, and Eccie Newton discuss the rise of young female entrepreneurship and the challenges they face in securing funding. They explore the barriers, lack of clarity in finance options, and the need for support and empowerment. The podcast also delves into the entrepreneurial journey in the food industry, fundraising for startups, and empowering women through funding and representation.

Anneliese Dodds, Peter Hitchens, Johnny Mercer, and George Monbiot join Fiona Bruce in Petersfield. They discuss the Rwanda Bill, the political backgrounds of Blair and Starmer, urgent need to leave fossil fuels, government's ties to oil industry, global emissions impact, and government's response to COVID-19.