Bell Ribeiro-Addy

Katy Balls, the political editor of The Spectator, shares her insights on the UK government’s readiness for a Trump presidency and the implications of new Conservative leadership. Bell Ribeiro-Addy, a Labour MP and chair of the All-Party Parliamentary Group for Afrikan Reparations, passionately discusses the UK’s dismissal of cash-based reparations for slavery and calls for a reassessment of historical injustices. Both guests navigate the complexities of this turbulent political landscape and the need for strategic unity in response to these challenges.

This discussion features Bell Ribeiro-Addy, a Labour MP from Clapham and Brixton Hill, who criticizes Keir Starmer's controversial immigration rhetoric as troubling. Kiran Stacey, a political correspondent for The Guardian, sheds light on the strategic motivations behind Starmer's speech. Meanwhile, columnist Gaby Hinsliff shares her dismay at the potential consequences of such divisive language, warning of its historical echoes. Together, they explore the complexities of immigration narratives and the impact of political messaging on public perception.