Politics On Draught

*Opens the door to see a load of stray cobwebs and a dusty microphoneWe're back for season 3 of Politics on Draught. After our nearly year-long hiatus, we return to the airwaves at a time where an election is looming on both sides of the pond, and I think we all need to take a deep breath and digest.James and Kartik discuss what they have been doing since season 2, then the boys get to some of the pressing matters of the day. They also explain the new format which will be one monthly podcast to sit down and have a talk with a famous political personality.So tune in for season 3. Its gonna be great!!!As ever follow us on Tiktok, Instagram and Twitter for video clips of the podcast!Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@politicsondraughtInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/politicsondraught/Twitter: https://twitter.com/P_on_Draught

Today marks the end of season 2 but don't worry we'll back soon with some even bigger and better content. Today is just Kartik and James. We talk about the recent election of Humza Yousef as SNP party leader and First Minister of Scotland following Nichola Sturgeon's resignation. We talk the tensions of the SNP and what Yousef has to do moving forward. We then talk about Labour formally kicking Jeremy Corbyn out the party and the potential ramifications. We then discuss current Labour policy.We then briefly discuss the immigration developments of housing detained asylum seekers in military facilities and disused cruise ships/barges. Finally we talk the anti-social behaviour crackdown as well as the King's trip to Germany. See ya next season ;)As ever follow us on Tiktok, Instagram and Twitter for video clips of the podcast!Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@politicsondraughtInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/politicsondraught/Twitter: https://twitter.com/P_on_Draught

In this episode Kartik and James go through a both non-eventful but also really eventful week. We start by going through Boris Johnson's package of evidence to suggest he did not lie to parliament over partygate. Then we discuss how his session with the privileges committee faired. We then take a look at the Windsor Framework vote and what the potential ramifications of certain Tories voting against the deal may be. We then dive into the Casey Report that found the Met Police to be institutionally racist, homophobic and sexist. Finally we look at the Government's ban of TikTok and Rishi Sunak's long overdue Tax returns.As ever follow us on Tiktok, Instagram and Twitter for video clips of the podcast!Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@politicsondraughtInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/politicsondraught/Twitter: https://twitter.com/P_on_Draught

This week on Politics on Draught we are joined by Politics Tiktoker: The Champagne Socialist (A.K.A Harry). Before we talk to him, we discuss the weeks events reflecting back on the Gary Lineker saga over the weekend and the discussion of impartiality in the BBC. We discuss the Budget and how we found witnessing all this within the parliamentary environment. We also discuss what the highs and lows of the budget were and what we want to see going forward.After the break we talk to Tiktoker: The Champagne Socialist about social media and the age of politics within Tiktok. We discuss the highs and lows of content creation and what happens when things don't go right. We then discuss the Government and the various different issues going on at the moment, casting an eye forward towards General Election 2024. We also discuss what the Labour Party need to do to get a victory over the line next year.As ever follow us on Tiktok, Instagram and Twitter for video clips of the podcast!Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@politicsondraughtInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/politicsondraught/Twitter: https://twitter.com/P_on_Draught

In this episode of Politics on Draught, Kartik and James explore the news of the week catching up on the Lockdown files, Sue Grey, Graham Brady's resignation and Boris' knighthood nominations. But the big news of this week is the Illegal Immigration Bill made by Suella Braverman and the Home Office. We dive deep into the rhetoric, the reaction and what we think is going happen next.As ever follow us on Tiktok, Instagram and Twitter for video clips of the podcast!Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@politicsondraughtInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/politicsondraught/Twitter: https://twitter.com/P_on_Draught

In this Episode it is just James and Kartik again as we continue to find more exciting guests with some interesting ones lined up. We talk about the Northern Ireland Brexit developments and the deal Rishi Sunak has put in place. Secondly we talk about the return of a familiar figure Matt Hancock but for another scandalous reason over the leaking of private messages during lockdown. Finally we talk about Partygate unraveller: Sue Gray being appointed Chief of Staff for Kier Starmer and the potential political implications.As ever follow us on Tiktok, Instagram and Twitter for video clips of the podcast!Tiktok: https://www.tiktok.com/@politicsondraughtInstagram: https://www.instagram.com/politicsondraught/Twitter: https://twitter.com/P_on_Draught