Hilary and Sebastian talk to author Dolan Cummings about what belonging means in the UK in 2026. What does the Raise the flag movement signify and can we talk about faith, flag, and family without veering into fascism? In a welcome return to Culture Club, Gilbert and Sullivan make a repeat appearance and we hear a poem from a 12th century monk.

Dolan’s substack: https://dolancummings.substack.com/

Dolan’s latest book: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Pictish-Princess-stories-before-Scotland-ebook/dp/B0C69XCZFB

Scottish Religious Poetry: https://www.amazon.co.uk/Scottish-Religious-Poetry-Century-Present/dp/071520775X

HMS Pinafore at the ENO: https://www.eno.org/operas/hms-pinafore/

Check out the SDP website or get in touch: www.sdp.org.ukhilary.salt@sdp.org.uksebastian.moore@sdp.org.uk

Hilary Salt and Sebastian Moore explore the current political landscape in the UK and ask whether social democracy is needed now more than ever. Each week, they will look at important stories, attempt to offer solutions to the many crises, and share their suggestions for books, films, and events that have impacted their lives.

Check out the SDP website or get in touch:

www.sdp.org.uk

hilary.salt@sdp.org.uk

sebastian.moore@sdp.org.uk

Hilary Salt and Sebastian Moore explore the current political landscape in the UK and ask whether social democracy is needed now more than ever. Each week, they will look at important stories, attempt to offer solutions to the many crises, and share their suggestions for books, films, and events that have impacted their lives.Check out the SDP website or get in touch: www.sdp.org.ukhilary.salt@sdp.org.uksebastian.moore@sdp.org.uk