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

In a special Christmas edition of Take Me Home, Hilary and Sebastian hand out their own awards for the best politician, the best speech and many others.

Get in touch: sdp.org.uk, sebastian.moore@sdp.org.uk, hilary.salt@sdp.org.uk

Sebastian and Hilary talk with Dr Richard Johnson about his new YouGov poll on sovereignty — and what it really tells us about Brexit. Richard explains why public frustration isn’t about wanting to rejoin the EU, but about the UK failing to use the powers Brexit returned. They explore the 20 policy areas tested, the strong cross-party support for national decision-making, and why labels like “leave” and “remain” hide a deeper consensus.

Recommendations:YouGov Sovereignty Poll Results: https://sovereignuk.org/sovereignty-bombshell-poll/Battle of Ideas: https://www.battleofideas.org.uk/

Get in touch: sdp.org.uk, sebastian.moore@sdp.org.uk, hilary.salt@sdp.org.uk

In this episode of Take Me Home, Hilary and Sebastian speak with international relations lecturer Tara McCormack about Britain’s foreign policy since 1945. They explore how the “special relationship” with the United States has shaped Britain’s global role, why foreign policy has remained outside democratic control, and what a more independent approach might look like.Get in touch:sdp.org.ukhilary.salt@sdp.org.uksebastian.moore@sdp.org.ukRecommendations:

Buffy - https://www.itv.com/watch/buffy-the-vampire-slayer/10a5896

Bluey - https://www.bbc.co.uk/iplayer/episodes/m000vbrk/bluey

Moulin Rouge - https://moulinrougemusical.co.uk/world-tour/

Hilary and Sebastian are joined by veteran Labour MP Graham Stringer. Graham has represented the Blackley area in North Manchester since 1997, and before that led Manchester city council. He has a reputation for being straight-talking and independent, especially on issues such as Brexit and climate change.Get in touch: sdp.org.uk, hilary.salt@sdp.org.uk, sebastian.moore@sdp.org.uk