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Open Conservative Project

Open Conservative Project

By Open Conservative Project

Each week, Sam and Tom take a look at an aspect of politics in the UK through the lens of the Conservative party. Tracking the changes in the party, politics and news in the UK since they first got involved nearly a decade ago, they use their own experience to shed light on what is happening in politics and the Conservative party today.
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S3 Episode 2: 🚨Partygate Continued

Open Conservative ProjectJan 14, 2022

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S3 Episode 2: 🚨Partygate Continued

S3 Episode 2: 🚨Partygate Continued

Sam and Tom talk about the only (political) news in town. Recorded before the PM was forced to apologise to the Queen.

Jan 14, 202231:44
S3 Episode 1: Prediction-a-thon

S3 Episode 1: Prediction-a-thon

Tom and Sam predict who the next Tory leader will be, when the ramp-up to the next election will start, and the next big gaff.

Jan 10, 202238:46
S2 Episode 6: Very naughty boys

S2 Episode 6: Very naughty boys

Sleaze, COP, airplane drunkness.

Nov 16, 202136:18
S2 Episode 5: O-Patz!

S2 Episode 5: O-Patz!

The Owen Paterson saga begins.

Nov 10, 202128:35
S2 Episode 4: The Budget

S2 Episode 4: The Budget

Only a week later, Sam and Tom discuss the budget.

Nov 03, 202131:60
S2 Episode 3: Conservative Conference

S2 Episode 3: Conservative Conference

Talking all things Conservative Conference, including Boris's speech.

Oct 08, 202138:34
S2 Episode 2: Kier-Barn-Stormer

S2 Episode 2: Kier-Barn-Stormer

Kier Starmer's speech to Labour Conference, predictions for Conservative Conference, and re-visiting some Dominic Cummings chat.

Oct 01, 202135:56
S2 Episode 1: Gas!

S2 Episode 1: Gas!

It's the start of season 2, featuring conversations about the reshuffle, gas and Labour's internal politics.

Sep 27, 202139:04
#5: Silly Season

#5: Silly Season

Sam and Tom break down the big stories of silly season, including Geronimo the alpaca. 

Aug 13, 202145:04
#4: Isolation Station

#4: Isolation Station

Who isn't isolating this week? Sam and Tom unpick the latest COVID rules, the rise in National Insurance and the comms between the Treasury and DoH.

Jul 22, 202148:16
#3: Batley & Betting

#3: Batley & Betting

A look back at the Batley & Spen by-election, including an analysis of what went right and wrong. Tom and Sam also touch on their political betting habits, although none of it should be taken as financial advice. 

Jul 06, 202148:12
#2: Canvassing

#2: Canvassing

Canvassing is at the core of most political activity in the UK. This week, Sam and Tom dig into it, rehashing old stories of bad experiences, and asking what good canvassing looks like today.

Jun 29, 202143:16
#1: Membership

#1: Membership

Today we talk about membership!

Jun 22, 202141:22