Guy Shrubsole

Guy Shrubsole, an author and campaigner, dives into the troubling legacy of the British elite regarding land ownership. He unpacks the oppressive disparities, where just 1% owns half the land, and their detrimental effects on biodiversity. The conversation touches on the historical roots of this inequality, critiques harmful practices like grouse shooting, and calls for urgent land redistribution. Shrubsole also emphasizes the importance of accountability in land management and highlights the hypocrisy of wealthy landowners failing to fulfill their environmental responsibilities.

In this engaging discussion, Guy Shrubsoll, an author known for his insightful works on land ownership, shares his expertise amid Ukraine's bold strike using British Storm Shadow missiles in Russia. The conversation highlights rising nuclear threats and the complexities surrounding U.S. military aid to Ukraine. They also touch on British inheritance tax debates and the inequities faced by small farmers. Listeners gain a deeper understanding of the moral dilemmas surrounding arms sales and geopolitical responsibilities in times of conflict.