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Mick Lynch

The most charismatic man on the left of British politics who has become synonymous with the public sector striking.

Top 5 podcasts with Mick Lynch

Ranked by the Snipd community
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Jan 27, 2024 • 1h 5min

Gregor Gall, "Mick Lynch: The Making of a Working-Class Hero " (Manchester UP, 2024)

Mick Lynch, a small union leader, became a 'working-class hero' by providing workers with an authentic voice. This podcast explores Lynch's background and rise to the top of the RMT union. It discusses his effective leadership, the concept of a working-class hero, and the criticism and praise he received. The podcast also highlights Lynch's political views, the Labour Party's shift to the right, and the need for a new form of political organization.
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Jun 5, 2024 • 52min

64. How Labour could end the strikes with Mick Lynch

Mick Lynch, RMT General Secretary, discusses Labour's strategies to prevent strikes and improve working conditions in the UK. Topics include fair taxation for public services, job opportunities, and practical solutions for industrial disputes. The conversation also touches on Brexit support, railway system improvements, and the importance of investments in the railway sector.
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Feb 9, 2024 • 42min

Mick Lynch on Starmer, strikes and a united Ireland

Mick Lynch, a charismatic figure known for advocating for public sector striking, discusses his critique of Keir Starmer's leadership and the need for solidarity and wealth redistribution. The podcast also delves into the incompetence of ministers in the railway industry, Mick's experiences with political figures and unions, his socialist beliefs, and support for a united Ireland. They also touch on concerns about Joe Biden's cognitive decline and the difficult choice in the American presidency.
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Jun 25, 2024 • 1h 18min

Downstream: ‘We Have to Vote Labour’ w/ Mick Lynch

Mick Lynch, the General Secretary of the RMT, emphasizes voting for Labour, council housing importance, and activism on key issues like Palestine. The discussion covers challenges supporting Labour, rethinking police funding, housing decline, urban planning struggles, immigration complexities, trade unions' significance, and the need for a socialist movement within the Labour Party.
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Apr 25, 2024 • 46min

Is the SNP government hanging by a thread?

Humza Yousaf makes a case for a fresh start for the SNP government amidst a confidence vote. Mick Lynch discusses Labour party issues including railways and housing. The podcast also covers the impact of GB News viewers on voting intentions.