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The Black Paper
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- All about interests: President Tinubu's state visit to the UK
Send us Fan MailSummaryIn this episode of The Black Paper, we explore Reform’s tactics, the role of voter sentiment in elections, and the hypocrisy shaping politics in both the UK…
- The freestyle episode: sometimes you need a break
Send us Fan MailIn a slight deviation from our usual format, we take a small break from politics to talk about… well… politics.Here's the article Cheta mentioned: https://substack.…
- Caught in the middle: how will the war in Iran affect you?
Send us Fan MailThis episode explores the complex geopolitical landscape, the impact of recent Middle East conflicts, and the implications for global and local politics, including…
- Baggy Shanker MP: Why engagement matters
Send us Fan MailIn this episode, we sit down with Baggy Shanker MP, Member of Parliament for Derby South.Baggy reflects on his journey into politics, the responsibility of represen…
- Dog whistle politics: is Britain being colonised?
Send us Fan MailIs Britain “being colonised” - or is that language part of something much bigger?In this episode, we take a deep dive into three major political storylines shaping…
- What a week! Murder, migration, and political mayhem.
Send us Fan MailIn this episode of The Black Paper, we unpack a series of pressing and interconnected issues: from the realities of gender-based violence and the need for deeper me…
- It's giving African politics: Braverman, Burnham, and the Battle for Sudan
Send us Fan MailOn this episode, we move between Sudan and the United Kingdom, examining how current affairs are nothing but echoes of a not-so-distant past.In Sudan, the ongoing c…
- The beer parlour episode: visas, defections, and AI in the police
Send us Fan MailSummaryPossibly the most chaotic episode of The Black Paper yet.We get into why UK visa applications have fallen off a cliff (and what that actually means for publi…
- Too young for likes: banning social media for under-16s
Send us Fan MailSummaryIn this conversation, we focus on two major policy debates shaping everyday life in the UK: the proposed ban on social media for under-16s and the forthcomin…
Back like we never left: welcome to the 2026!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…
Health matters: remember, you're not Superman!Send us Fan MailSummaryIn our last episode of the year, we discuss various themes surrounding health, leadership, and employment, particularly focusing on the cultural attitudes to…
One week, one trouble: Keir Starmer and Nigel Farage for their political livesSend us Fan MailSummaryWith political leaders working hard to keep a fresh wave of turmoil at bay, this episode dives into the latest Labour Together polling on Keir Starmer’s lead…
The price of staying afloat: what the UK budget means for our communitySend us Fan MailSummaryThis episode explores the recent UK budget, its implications for African heritage communities, and the broader economic landscape. We touch on fiscal polici…
The Black Paper interview: Oluomo of DerbySend us Fan MailSummaryIn the first of our interview series, we engage in conversation with Benjamin Kuti, a Nigerian social activist popularly known as Oluomo of Derby. Oluomo tel…
No country for refugees: why are people upset about Shabana Mahmood's assylum policies?Send us Fan MailsummaryIn this episode, we discuss the recent announcement by the UK government regarding immigration policy, particularly focusing on the implications for asylum s…
We refuse to forget: remembering the sacrifices of African soldiers in both World WarsSend us Fan MailSummaryAfrica's contribution to the World Wars is often whitewashed, but we refuse to forget. In this episode, we discuss the importance of remembrance, particularl…
Defender of the faith: why is Trump interested in Nigerian Christians?Send us Fan MailsummaryIn this episode, we discuss the recent designation of Nigeria as a 'Country of Particular Concern' by the US, focusing on the implications of this label amid…
The doctor won't see you now: why is the UK cutting funding for AIDS and malaria?Send us Fan MailSummaryIn this episode, we discuss the UK government’s recent decision to cut its contributions to the Global Fund, which supports vital health initiatives tackling…
It's the economy, stupid!: navigating tough times and family pressuresSend us Fan MailsummaryIn this episode, we discuss the current economic challenges facing various countries, particularly the UK and Nigeria. We explore the implications of these e…
Forget what you heard: is it time for more nuanced political conversations?Send us Fan MailSummaryIn this episode, we discuss the current political climate, focusing on the erosion of trust in political discourse, the implications of Gary Neville's recent…
