Wolverhampton Politics

Matthew Revell takes a look at politics from a Wolverhampton perspective.

Studio guest: Carl Husted (Conservative).

* 02:31 - Alisher Usmanov’s solicitors have temporarily silenced the blog of Craig Murray, the UK’s former ambassador to Uzbekistan, along with those of Boris Johnson, Bob Piper and Tim Ireland’s Bloggerheads. Blogger Mr Eugenides chats about the importance of freedom of speech and how the UK’s libel laws work in favour of rich plaintiffs.

* 35:15 - David Hartley joins Matthew to talk about the cancellation of Wolverhampton City Council’s most recent full council meeting. This did not appear in its entirety in the live broadcast, due to a technical fault.

* 40:07 - Carl Husted discusses the full council cancellation. David phones in, too.

* 48:22 - Rob Griffiths (General Secretary of the Communist Party of Britain) talks about the relevance of his party and his vision for a socialist Britain.

Originally broadcast on WCR FM.

http://audio.wolverhamptonpolitics.co.uk/2007/9/wolpol-e9-20070921.mp3

Matthew Revell and studio guests talk about politics from a Wolverhampton perspective.

Studio guests: Rob Marris MP (Labour, Wolverhampton South West) and Councillor Wendy Thompson (Conservative, Tettenhall Wightwick).

02:36 - Richard North of Wolverhampton-based gadget manufacturer Wow Stuff talks about the advantages and disadvantages of the city as a place to do business.
25:58 - Jack Bovill from The Pensioners Party talks about his party’s aims and debates them with Rob and Wendy.
42:45 - Rob Marris takes questions from Wolverhampton Politics Show listeners.

Originally broadcast on WCR FM.

http://audio.wolverhamptonpolitics.co.uk/2007/8/wolpol-e8-20070914.mp3

Matthew Revell and guests look at politics from a Wolverhampton perspective.

Studio guests: Darren Husted (Labour) and Councillor David Bourne (Conservative)

02:12 - Steve Boyes - Wolverhampton City Council’s Director of Sustainable Communities - talks about his proposals for the future of the city centre market.

16:10 - Debate over the merits of a national DNA database for everyone, regardless of criminality.

29:30 - Peter Stoker of the National Drugs Prevention Alliance describes his groups aims and debates the value and best ways of preventing drug use, including use of alcohol.

43:00 - Don Barnard of the Legalise Cannabis Alliance talks about his reasons for support cannabis legalisation.

Next week: Rob Marris MP for Wolverhampton South West. Post your questions in the comments to this post!

http://audio.wolverhamptonpolitics.co.uk/2007/7/wolpol-e7-20070907.mp3

Studio guests: Howard Berry (Labour), Carl Husted (Conservative), Dick Rogers (The Common Good).

02:14 - Gun crime debate, featuring Nigel Hastilow (Conservative) and Gareth Walker (Labour) on the phone.
43:20 - Dick Rogers talks about his new party, The Common Good.
57:30 - Who should we honour with a statue in Wolverhampton?

http://audio.wolverhamptonpolitics.co.uk/2007/6/wolpol-e6-20070831.mp3

Matthew Revell and guests take a look at politics from a Wolverhampton perspective. This week featuring John Redwood.

Studio guests: Aaron Heath (blogger) and Fiona McEvoy (Taxpayers Alliance).

01:55 - Interview with John Redwood on the Conservatives’ Economic Competitiveness Report.
12:15 - Studio discussion of John Redwood’s interview.
23:15 - Interview Fred Bishop of the English Democrats party.
41:10 - Mickey Mouse degrees - do we really need degrees in aromatherapy?
50:09 - Localism - how can we make the most of local democracy?

Catch the show live on 101.8 WCR FM in Wolverhampton on Fridays 7pm - 8pm and repeated Wednesday mornings.

http://audio.wolverhamptonpolitics.co.uk/2007/5/wolpol-e5-20070824.mp3

Discussion of real-world politics from a Wolverhampton perspective.

Studio guests: Colin Ross (Wolverhampton Liberal Democrat activist) and Derrick Bennett (Wolverhampton and Walsall UKIP Chairman).

01:41 - Interview with Colin Ross about the role of the Liberal Democrats.

10:52 - Interview with new councillor Les Pugh about his thoughts on becoming a councillor.

20:44 - Studio discussion on the role of councillors.

29:14 - Listen question for the guests: Which single green issue, whilst being practical, would they want to implement?

32:05 - “1997 and all that” - David Lindsay’s monologue about Tony Blair.

37:40 - Studio discussion of David’s monologue.

40:34 - Interview with Derrick Bennett about the role of UKIP.

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http://audio.wolverhamptonpolitics.co.uk/2007/4/wolpol-e4-20070817.mp3

Discussion of real-world politics from a Wolverhampton perspective.

Studio guests: Manohar Minhas (Labour councillor for Park ward) and Carl Husted (Conservative candidate for Bushbury North).

01:37 - Interview with local farmer Andrew Blenkiron regarding foot and mouth disease.
07:27 - Studio discussion of current foot and mouth outbreak.
13:51 - David Lindsay’s monologue “1987 and all that” about Magaret Thatcher.
19:32 - Studio discussion of Thatcher’s legacy.
33:35 - Interview with Fiona McEvoy of the West Midlands branch of the Taxpayers Alliance.
44:00 - Studio discussion of public sector waste.

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http://audio.wolverhamptonpolitics.co.uk/2007/3/wolpol-e3-20070810.mp3

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In the studio with me on Friday are Carl Husted from Wolverhampton Conservatives and Labour-supporting blogger Aaron Heath.

Amongst other things, we’ll be:

• Speaking to a Wolverhampton farmer about the impact of Foot and Mouth disease.
• Interviewing the Taxpayers’ Alliance about their new West Midlands branch.
• Hearing from blogger David Lindsay on why he thinks both Thatcherism and Blairism were con tricks.

Tune in Friday 7pm - 8pm on 101.8 FM in Wolverhampton and at wcrfm.com elsewhere. Or subscribe to the podcast!

Join in the show: call 01902 57 22 57, text 60300 and start your message with “WCR politics” or email show@wolverhamptonpolitics.co.uk

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Reports and debate on politics from a Wolverhampton perspective.

Studio guests: Film-maker Mark Jeavons, Labour’s David Hartley, The Green Party’s Eddie Clarke.

2.07: Is Wolverhampton safe from flooding? The Environment Agency’s Peter Coxhill, Wolverhampton City Council’s Bob Barratt and University of Birmingham meteorologist John Wright explain why the recent flooding occurred and described Wolverhampton’s risk.

15.57: Flooding studio debate.

26.15: Aaron Heath gives the case in favour of Gordon Brown’s first weeks.

29.04: Mark Jeavons interview. What support is there and should there be for upcoming film-makers?

33.36: Dominic Fisher gives the case against Gordon Brown’s first weeks.

35.55: Gordon Brown studio debate, leading into Green Party interview.

50.22: What has been the impact of the smoking ban? Eddie Gershon of Wetherspoons, Simon Clark of Forest, Martin Dockrell of ASH.

Next week: Carl Husted from the Conservatives and Aaron Heath from Labour.

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On tonight’s episode of The Wolverhampton Politics Show we have:

• Studio guests: Labour’s David Hartley, Green Party’s Eddie Clarke, Wolverhampton film-maker Mark Jeavons.
• Floods in Wolverhampton? What’s Wolverhampton’s flood risk? What caused the extraordinary amount of rain that resulted in the Midlands’ recent floods? Who does what and why is it so complicated?
• Smoking ban: how has it affected publicans?
• How’s Gordon doing? Aaron Heath and Dominic Fisher comment on Gordon Brown’s first few weeks.
• And more: your calls on 01902 57 22 57, your texts - 60300, start your message with WCR politics - and whatever else comes up in discussion!

Tune in: 1o1.8 FM in Wolverhampton, streamed at wcrfm.com, podcast here Sunday.