Phillip Blond

Phillip Blond, former adviser to David Cameron and Tory insider, joins Adam and Chris to discuss the potential crisis within the Conservative party. They explore the future of Rishi Sunak as leader, the impact of past events on conservative support, and a concerning poll funded by the Conservative Britain Alliance. They also discuss the Conservative Britain Alliance, upcoming by-elections, and express gratitude to a guest and Chris for an interview.

For nearly three-quarters of a century, Queen Elizabeth II sat on high as Britain’s monarch. With her death, however, new momentum is building that questions the future of the British Crown. Several former British colonies, including Canada, Australia, New Zealand, and Jamaica, have debated severing ties, while Republican campaigners in Britain now see opportunity to reassess what it means to have a monarchy, without offending a popular queen. Against that backdrop, we debate the longevity of the British monarchy. Arguing "NO" is Graham Smith, who heads the British anti-monarchy pressure group Republic. Arguing "YES," is Phillip Blond, English political philosopher and director of the ResPublica think tank. Emmy award-winning journalist John Donvan moderates.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Phillip Blond, a political theorist who champions localism and asset ownership. Natalie Bennett, ex-Green Party leader pushing imaginative environmental and social change. Roger Scruton, conservative philosopher defending tradition and local loyalties. They spar over whether utopias are dangerous or useful thought experiments. They debate local experiments, procedural politics, and how ideals meet real-world constraints.