Billy Bragg on Brexit, Jeremy Corbyn & Why Labour Should Support A Second Referendum

Billy Bragg on Brexit, Jeremy Corbyn & Why Labour Should Support A Second Referendum

Best known as a unique musician with a political edge in the tradition of Woody Guthrie and The Clash, Billy Bragg is a supporter of Jeremy Corbyn and an outspoken opponent of Brexit. He's written a book about how to fix the problems he sees in modern democracy, called "The Three Dimensions of Freedom". He talks to Hugh about Labour's approach to Brexit, Corbyn's leasdership, the diminished role of music in politics today, and more.

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Election Daily - Friday - Focus Groups & Dirty Tricks / Brexit Day with Denis Staunton

Election Daily - Friday - Focus Groups & Dirty Tricks / Brexit Day with Denis Staunton

In a special, slightly extended episode of Election Daily, Denis Staunton joins us from London to talk about the momentous but strangely muted occasion of Brexit Day. But first Fiach Kelly and Pat Lea...

31 Jan 202024min

Election Daily - Thursday - On The Canvass with Gerry Adams and Dara Calleary

Election Daily - Thursday - On The Canvass with Gerry Adams and Dara Calleary

Jennifer Bray is in Mayo following the campaign of Fianna Fail deputy leader Dara Calleary, who is confident local issues can deliver two seats again despite the Saoirse McHugh factor, while Simon Car...

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Election Daily - Wednesday - Carbon Tax & The Green Party

Election Daily - Wednesday - Carbon Tax & The Green Party

We're focusing on the Green Party today with Irish Times journalist Harry McGee who attended their briefing on transport earlier & Assistant News Editor Mary Minihan who has literally written the book...

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It's Housing, Stupid: Sinn Féin's Youth Appeal

It's Housing, Stupid: Sinn Féin's Youth Appeal

Sinn Féin has carved out a space for itself as the main party of left-wing opposition, and its manifesto proposes radical change. Polls show it has gained support in recent months, and it is the most ...

29 Jan 202037min

Election Daily - Tuesday - Varadkar Forgives Noone & Labour's Manifesto Launch

Election Daily - Tuesday - Varadkar Forgives Noone & Labour's Manifesto Launch

Following on from the leaders debate in NUIG last night, Fiach Kelly was in Galway early this morning on the canvas trail with Leo Varadkar. But how did the Taoiseach respond to the controversial auti...

28 Jan 202017min

Election Daily - Leader's Debate Reaction with Fiach Kelly

Election Daily - Leader's Debate Reaction with Fiach Kelly

Fiach joins Hugh to assess the second debate of #GE20, this time with seven party leaders. Who impressed, who failed to make their mark, which issues dominated, and which were ignored?Would you like t...

28 Jan 202010min

Election Daily - Monday - Moving Week, Project Fear, Debate II Preview

Election Daily - Monday - Moving Week, Project Fear, Debate II Preview

Pat Leahy and Jennifer Bray are here with your daily update on the events of the general election campaign. It's a critical week for all the parties and candidates as the large block of undecided vote...

27 Jan 202014min

Housing: What Are The Parties Proposing?

Housing: What Are The Parties Proposing?

As the political parties begin to launch their manifestos, and to coincide with a major series in The Irish Times on the causes and potential solutions to the housing crisis, we talk to three of our j...

25 Jan 202032min

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