Palestine Engulfs the Labour Party Conference
Summary
At the Labour Party conference in Liverpool, Foreign Secretary Ed Miliband acknowledged past errors on Gaza and announced new sanctions on settlement goods, while Chancellor John Healey managed expectations for a constrained budget. The episode highlights the stark contrast between these speeches and the ongoing civil disobedience outside, where over 150 elderly protesters were arrested for supporting the proscribed group Palestine Action. Guests Michael Walker and Harriet Williamson discuss the political fallout, interviewing Yvette Cooper and Emily Thornbury, who both refused to defend th…
Topics discussed
Welcome, introduction, and show overview
Ed Miliband's speech on Palestine and foreign policy
John Healey's budget speech and economic outlook
New apprenticeship service and reindustrialization
Michael Walker: Conference mood and budget analysis
Conference atmosphere and support for Burnham
Interview with Yvette Cooper on Palestine Action ban
Discussion on political responsibility and Starmer legacy
Protests outside conference and mass arrests
Harriet Williamson: Police tactics and protest logistics
Media coverage and the 'you were right' moment
Andy Burnham's proposal for a national care service
Funding social care, taxation, and political consensus
Ireland vs Israel match and sports boycotts
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