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Dom Tristram"s Soapbox

Dom Tristram presents his thoughts on UK news, politics and current affairs. domtristram.substack.com

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00:06:21

Neil Parish, Porn In Parliament, And How It Isn't...

Dom Tristram"s Soapbox ·

2022/05/13

I want you to cast your mind back about a week to when MPs and porn were in the news, particularly Neil Parish. But this news won't have been a surprise to anyone who knows about very recent Parliamentary history, and the fact that the Tories removed data a few years ago that very clearly showed that this was a problem. Let's talk about it.

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00:03:13

Election results and the media's reaction

Dom Tristram"s Soapbox ·

2022/05/09

We've had the results from the last set of local elections and they've gone really well. But how have the media been reporting what happened, and why?

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00:05:04

Why You Must Use Your Vote Tomorrow

Dom Tristram"s Soapbox ·

2022/05/04

There are elections for many people all around the UK tomorrow. They are important. But what are they for? And who can win? And who should you vote for anyway?

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00:02:21

The Elections Bill passes, and what this means

Dom Tristram"s Soapbox ·

2022/04/29

The government's Elections Bill passes, fundamentally changing the democratic process in the UK, disenfranchising millions of voters in order to favour the Conservatives. At the same time, the 'independent' body that makes sure elections are fair, the Electoral Commission, has its independence removed. Despite the limited powers the Electoral Commission has, this move to put it under government control is deeply worrying.

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00:03:28

Lords Vote Against UK Protecting 1951 Refugee Treaty

Dom Tristram"s Soapbox ·

2022/04/28

Last night the Lords failed to back an amendment to ensure that the government's Nationality And Borders Bill should ensure that the UK keeps its commitment to the 1951 Refugee Treaty, agreed in the aftermath of WWII to help prevent genocide. The amendment could have been made, but Labour whipped their Lords to abstain. The 1951 Refugee Convention: https://www.unhcr.org/4ca34be29.pdf What the Nationality and Borders Bill means for those fleeing persecution:

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00:04:27

Privatising the Passport Office

Dom Tristram"s Soapbox ·

2022/04/27

The government is threatening to privatise the Passport Office (https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-politics-61233206). This makes no sense if efficiency or improved service is the goal. I explain why.

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01:38:36

Greens In Office - Live Panel

Dom Tristram"s Soapbox ·

2021/11/19

A recording from the 'Greens In Office' public event, held in Bath on the 18th November 2021. On the panel are: Molly Scott Cato, ex-MEP for the South West, and party external communications co-ordinator Paula O'Rourke, councillor for Clifton and leader of the Green group (the largest in England) on Bristol City Council Joanna Wright, Green councillor for Lambridge in Bath and NE Somerset Sam Ross, Chair of Farmborough parish council The event is chaired by Jonathan Oates.

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00:36:05

School Strike 4 Climate

Dom Tristram"s Soapbox ·

2019/02/15

In the last episode Dom went to the first ‘Solidarity for Greta’ vigil in Bath which took place in October 2018. This vigil has been repeated every week with another on Saturdays, and the number of people involved has been steadily growing. Extinction Rebellion is now quite a large and dynamic movement. The school strikes, inspired by Greta Thunberg, have spread and now take place around the world. Today, the 15th of February, was the first nationally co-ordinated ‘School Strike 4 Climate Action’

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00:09:28

Extinction Rebellion - Solidarity with Greta

Dom Tristram"s Soapbox ·

2019/02/08

At the end of November Dom went along and joined the first Extinction Rebellion ‘Solidarity with Greta’ event outside the Guildhall in Bath. Extinction Rebellion is social movement using non-violent direct action to try to avert catastrophic climate change. It is quite new, being formed at the end of October 2018, but is growing rapidly. Many areas have their own groups, and the one in Bath is active and growing quickly. ‘Greta’ is Greta Thunberg, a 16 year-old student in Sweden who has made

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01:50:12

The Green Party: The Real Alternative

Dom Tristram"s Soapbox ·

2018/09/10

Some policies which other parties are presenting as radical today in 2018 have been Green Party policies for a long time. This is a recording of a 2013 public meeting in Bath featuring Natalie Bennett and Molly Scott Cato talking about how the Green Party is the real alternative and presenting our radical manifesto for change. The meeting was held as part of the campaign for the 2014 European elections which saw Molly elected as an MEP for the South West. All of the points and topics discussed

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00:03:30

Action on Syria

Dom Tristram"s Soapbox ·

2017/04/06

With the developing crisis in Syria, Syrian refugee families in Bath have organised an event to draw attention to what is happening in their home country. Dom goes along and talks to the people there about what the event means to them, including Bernie Howley, chair of Bath Welcomes Refugees and Tim Warren, leader of Bath & NE Somerset Council.

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00:09:18

We Deserve Better

Dom Tristram"s Soapbox ·

2017/04/01

It's spring 2017 and after years of 'austerity' the cuts are really starting to hit home. Many local authorities have or are planning to cut services. In Bath this includes plans to dramatically alter libraries. With a population already angered by a completely unsuitable park and ride proposal, even people who had never protested before are beginning to take to the streets. Dom joins in and chats to other protesters about their reasons for being there.

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00:10:21

Reclaim The Night March

Dom Tristram"s Soapbox ·

2017/03/20

Yesterday was International Women's Day. In Bath a march was organised to 'reclaim the night' for women. Dom went along to talk to those who came out and ask them why it was important for them.

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00:02:31

Junior Doctor's Strike

Dom Tristram"s Soapbox ·

2016/02/10

In this episode, Dom heads to his local hospital, Bath's RUH, to talk to striking junior doctors about why they are taking industrial action.

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01:33:55

Europe for the Common Good

Dom Tristram"s Soapbox ·

2014/04/24

As negotiations for the UK's departure from the EU draw towards the date set for our supposed departure, here's a recording from possibly the last European Election campaign. Soon-to-be MEP for the South West, Molly Scott Cato, presents the Green Party vision for Europe. She then takes questions along with me (I'm there in my capacity as the parliamentary candidate for Bath in the 2015 General Election). The work of MEPs does not receive the media attention it deserves, and in part that resulted in

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