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Talking Pollocks
by Criff & Sean
Join Criff & Sean as they take a look back on the week's political events. Covering the exciting to the frustrating news of the week! Now that the election is over and as a country we have decisively voted Labour into a majority government! We will be reviewing each week to see what the government are doing and if they are sticking to their manifesto plans! We will also be joined by a range of special guests, covering a range of political views and backgrounds to see how you feel the government are doing! Want to get more Criff & Sean action? Join the Discord, say hello and join in the fun! If you like the podcast, please drop us a like, a comment and even subscribe to keep up to date with all things Criff & Sean!! All music licensed through #UPBEAT! & Wondershare
Episodes
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Talking Pollcocks S3 EP3 - Lets Talk About Kemi
Kemi Badenoch.... The new leader of the Conservative party was up at the dispatch box for her second PMQ's. It wasn't the glowing performance that I am sure she was hoping for. However, it also wasn't a stellar performance from Sir Keir, so that may provide her some comfort! What else is…
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Talking Pollcocks S3 EP2 - Is Joe Biden Still Alive
We are back!! And boy has it been an incredibly busy couple of weeks in the world of policitcs. We have had the first budget delivered by a female chancellor, we have had the first convicted felon to be elected to the white house and the first black woman to be leader of a Westminster party. It...
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Talking Pollocks!: Labour is Definitely not a Cult.
Talking Pollocks is back after our break! What a turbulent time the last 100 days have been in British politics. With Kier and his labour landslide having nearly been in power for almost 100 days... Do you feel the change that they keep shouting about? From conspiracies to controversy, we discuss...
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Talking Pollocks! Episode 9: Generally a bit sh*t, allegedly
During the election, Kier Starmer and his Labour party kept telling us that the work of change starts from day 1. Labour have been in office for over 50 days now, so what have they achieved so far? Join us as we take a look back over the past 50 days and unpick the policies and announcements that...
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Talking Pollocks! Episode 8: Our very first guest!!
The internet is something that the majority of us will use on a daily basis and even more so for the younger generation. With the developments in technology, staying safe in the digital world can be incredibly difficult! We are joined this week by, Urban Venture, a Twitch streamer, and we are...
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Talking Pollocks! Episode 7 (Live): Britain, Why are you being a D***?
It's the summer recess for Parliament in the UK, but that doesn't mean the fun stops here at Talking Pollocks. Even though the house is not sitting, there is plenty of ongoing events for us to discuss! With MANY countries now issuing travel advice to their citizens who maybe travelling to the UK,...
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Talking Pollocks! Episode 6: Pimp my Carriage?
Parliament has officially opened for business following the election, and of course we did it with all the pomp & Ceremony that we Brits are known for!! Out king paraded down the Mall and made his way to the Palace of Westminster to deliver his King's Speech and officially open Parliament! In…
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Talking Pollocks! Episode 5: change?
There is a new government! Elected by an absolute landslide, although vote share was down... but we wont get into that, or will we? It is time to unpack the election result and the first few days of a new government in the UK!! They seemed to hit the ground running and Keir is chucked in at the...
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Talking Pollocks! Manifesto Destiny - Episode 9: Election Day
Every party has there own talking points and area's that they receive additional scrutiny on that may not have fallen into the main points of the manifesto. Today, Criff & Sean will cover these areas whilst also looking at each parties stance on our electoral system. A final reminder to GO VOTE!...
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Talking Pollocks! Manifesto Destiny - Episode 8: Police, Crime & Justice
Criff & Sean are taking a look at the policies from each parties manifesto covering Police, Crime & Justice... Do you feel the police work for you? What are the new government going to do to make you feel safer on the streets! While prisons and prisoners may not be a vote winner, there is…
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Talking Pollocks! Manifesto Destiny - Episode 7: Climate Change and Energy
Now, climate change is a big thing... everyone knows it, but what can we do to play our part as a country? Well this election the parties have given you their verdict on what they believe the country needs to do. Do we scrap net zero altogether or do we invest more in renewable energy? These are...
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Talking Pollocks! Manifesto Destiny - Episode 6: Economy
Up next is one of the most talked about areas of government policy throughout this entire campaign. Who is going to lower taxes? Can anyone stimulate growth in the economy? We take a look at the economic policies within the manifestos and look who is going to do what for all of us! With claims…
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Talking Pollocks! Manifesto Destiny - Episode 5: Housing
Housing is one of the most important aspects of everyone's lives, but in recent times, having a home has been far less affordable or certain for a lot of people. This election gives each of the parties the opportunity to address the issues around the housing crisis in this country and make sure...
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Talking Pollocks! Manifesto Destiny - Episode 4: Social Care
So far, we have covered Defence, Immigration and Health, and today Criff & Sean are going to take a look at what each party has in store for the social care sector. Will the currently failing system be fixed with some fresh investment or does the sector require much more extensive reform? One…
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Talking Pollocks! Manifesto Destiny - Episode 3: Immigration
Now some are calling this the immigration election, and with soaring numbers of illegal immigration so far in 2024 and 2023 proving to have the highest net immigration on record, you could see why. With this being said, what are each of the parties promising in their manifestos to tackle the...
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Talking Pollocks! Manifesto Destiny - Episode 2: Defence
Today we are taking a look at Defence! Now, defence is a big talking point at the moment with the unstable world that we live in and with the UK having to consider its defence more carefully, what do each of the parties think it takes to defend the UK? Are they going to increase spending? Will…
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Talking Pollocks! Manifesto Destiny - Episode 1: Health
Now that "most" of the political parties have now released their manifestos, you can join Criff & Sean on a detailed look at the details contained within. We have broken the Manifesto Special down into segments which relate to each policy area, today, we look at health. Who will get through the...
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Talking Pollocks! Episode 4: Does that give you access to the spa?
It's Manifesto week!! That's right, Lib Dems, Tories & the Greens have all released their manifesto so we take a brief look at each of them, pulling out the general themes. We will explore the manifesto's in more detail in the bumper long Manifesto Special episode which will be available this...
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Talking Pollocks! Episode 3: Two Angry Men!
The first big debate of the General Election campaign and what a hot mess that was! Criff and Sean dive into the details of what was actually said during this debate and the key take aways (albeit what few there are!)! Nigel Farage is back... bum bum buuuuuuuuumm!! Who would have guessed it?!?…
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Talking Pollocks! Episode 2: Pretending to fall in a river!
Week 1 of the campaign is complete, parties are in full election mode now! Join Criff & Sean as they take a look back at what has been going on from each of the key players in the upcoming election. From the National Service pledge of the Conservative Party to the additional 40,000 new NHS...
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Talking Pollocks! Episode 1: You Trumped Me!
Welcome to episode 1 of Talking Pollocks! The new podcast from Criff & Sean! This week we hit the ground running with the big news... the PM has called a general election! Didn't he look sad while he was making his statement! Now all of the political parties are in full election mode once we have...
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Join Criff & Sean as they take a look back on the week's political events. Covering the exciting to the frustrating news of the week!
Now that the election is over and as a country we have decisively voted Labour into a majority government! We will be reviewing each week to see what the government are doing and if they are sticking to their manifesto plans! We will also be joined by a range of special guests, covering a range of political views and backgrounds to see how you feel the government are doing!
Want to get more Criff & Sean action? Join the Discord, say hello and join in the fun!
If you like the podcast, please drop us a like, a comment and even subscribe to keep up to date with all things Criff & Sean!!
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Join Criff & Sean as they take a look back on the week's political events. Covering the exciting to the frustrating news of the week! Now that the election is over and as a country we have decisively voted Labour into a majority government! We will be reviewing each week to see what the government...
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