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Back like we never left: welcome to the 2026!

The Black Paper
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Send us Fan MailSummaryIn our first episode of the year, we cast our minds back to what stood out for us in 2025, and what we look forward to in 2026. We also talk Trump, language in politics, and the importance of lobbying for change. Chapters00:00 New Year Reflections and Unplugging03:12 Geopolitical Implications of Language06:07 Cynicism in Immigration Policies09:05 The Nature of Political Interests12:06 Reflections on 2025 and Predictions for 202629:13 Introduction and Recap of Previous Discussion30:10 The Rise of Eco-Populism in Politics32:27 The Labour Party's Identity Crisis34:17 Youth Voting and Political Awareness36:21 The Challenges of Democracy38:30 Immigration and Political Dynamics40:20 The Future of Political Parties in the UK42:13 The Americanization of UK Politics50:23 Emerging Trends in Tech and Community Solutions54:30 The Black Paper.mp3Support the show

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