Pod Save the UK Starmer’s new Trump headache and making comedy under occupation
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Jan 22, 2026 Liam Thorp, political editor at the Liverpool Echo, discusses Labour's ambitious £15bn Warm Homes Plan, its impact on the cost of living, and the ongoing Hillsborough Law delay. Comedian Alaa Shehada, co-founder of the Palestinian Comedy Collective, shares his experiences performing under occupation and the logistical challenges faced on tour. He highlights the importance of comedy in maintaining cultural resilience and discusses his poignant show, 'The Horse of Jenin,' which dives into themes of memory and hope.
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Sell Green Policy As Bill Savings
- Frame green policies as cost-of-living measures to win wider public support.
- Liam Thorp recommends selling insulation and heat pumps as bill savings, not just climate action.
Renters Are Central To Energy Policy
- Including renters in energy-efficiency programmes addresses a major hidden vulnerability.
- Liam notes many families live in cold, damp private rentals and need targeted support.
Insurgent Image Versus New Establishment
- Reform's recruitment of former Conservative figures undermines its outsider insurgent brand.
- Liam Thorp argues bringing in ex-Tories risks making Reform appear like the Conservative Party in new clothes.