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a nation of taxpayers

a nation of taxpayers

By: Duncan Barkes
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A podcast from the Taxpayers' Alliance. Talking politics and highlighting waste in all forms of government and the public sector. Presented by Duncan Barkes with guests from the Taxpayers' Alliance and from across the world of politics. On X, follow the TaxPayers' Alliance @the_tpa More links and info here: https://www.taxpayersalliance.com/2024 Political Science Politics & Government
Episodes
  • Is Net Zero Crippling Our Country?

    Is Net Zero Crippling Our Country?
    Apr 2 2026

    Podcast host Duncan Barkes is joined by the TPA's Jonathan Eida and Maurice Cousins from Net Zero Watch to talk about energy security, rising fuel prices and how Labour's net zero obsession is leaving the UK highly vulnerable.

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    30 mins
  • Has Reform UK Returned To Thatcherite Roots?

    Has Reform UK Returned To Thatcherite Roots?
    Mar 26 2026

    Is Reform returning to its free-market roots?

    Podcast host Duncan Barkes sits down with the TPA's Elliot Keck and the Deputy Editor of CapX, Joe Dinnage, to debate the shifting tides in Reform, the economic pitfalls of nationalising utilities, and the feasibility of Labour's strategy regarding the conflict in Iran.
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    33 mins
  • What Is the Great Realignment?

    What Is the Great Realignment?
    Mar 19 2026

    What is the new divide in politics?

    How did it happen?

    Why are unlikely coalitions being formed?

    Dr Stephen Davies, Senior Education Fellow at the Institute of Economic Affairs, joined podcast host Duncan Barkes and campaigns director Elliot Keck to discuss his new book 'The Great Realignment: Why the New Right Is Here to Stay' and his theory on what the new divide in politics is.
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    29 mins
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