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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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1:12

'Trump Gaza'

Dom Tristram"s Soapbox ·

2025/02/26

You might remember some of the really pretty awful things Trump has been saying about Gaza: how he was going to get all the Garzas out and redevelop it as what sounded like a resort of his own. Well… have you seen what he put out on social media just today?Here are the lyrics:Donald’s come set you free,bringing delight all to seeNo more tunnels, no more fear,Trump Gaza is finally here.Trump Gaza, shining bright,golden future, a brand new light.Feast and dance the deal is done,Trump Gaza is number

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7:14

Labour Government Paves the Way for Large Scale NHS...

Dom Tristram"s Soapbox ·

2025/01/07

Yesterday (6th January 2025) the Labour government announced of a significant increase in the use of private healthcare providers to address NHS waiting lists. While some may argue this is a pragmatic response to backlogs, the implications of this policy confirm a deeper, more troubling shift.A Pattern of PrivatisationI have long pointed to the Labour Party’s pro-privatisation stance, but this warning has all too often fallen on deaf ears, both of Labour activists and some voters. I can’t tell you

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1:09

Farage, Reform UK, and the Billionaire Double Standard

Dom Tristram"s Soapbox ·

2024/12/18

Nigel Farage and Reform UK have previously criticised the influence of billionaires (and ‘foreigners’ such as President Obama) on British politics. On donations from billionaires - I agree! It’s not ideal for a democracy to have its political landscape shaped by the whims of the ultra-rich. But, as is so often the case, there’s a twist when it comes to Farage and his ‘principles’.While he has spoken against the influence of billionaires in politics, it seems this moral stance doesn’t extend to all

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7:25

The Sale of Royal Mail: Why It Matters

Dom Tristram"s Soapbox ·

2024/12/16

In case you missed it, the government has just approved the sale of a majority stake in Royal Mail to Czech billionaire Daniel Kretinsky's EP Group. This means that one of the UK’s most historic institutions will now be predominantly owned by a foreign national. Many were surprised by this news, with some mistakenly believing this marks the start of Royal Mail’s privatisation. However, the truth is that this process began years ago.A Brief History of PrivatisationRoyal Mail was privatised in stages

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5:29

Trump

Dom Tristram"s Soapbox ·

2024/11/06

I set out today to discuss the Conservative Party leadership election here in the UK and the implications of our new Tory leader. However, as events have unfolded across the Atlantic, my initial plan feels a bit trivial in light of the bigger picture. Like many, I presumed—perhaps naively—that the American election would head in a different direction.Yet, here we are: Donald Trump has won.While the outcome of the Conservative leadership contest certainly holds significance within British politics,

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0:56

15 Minute Cities - The Reality

Dom Tristram"s Soapbox ·

2024/10/11

Earlier this week I had an appointment to go to my GP for my annual flu and Covid vaccinations. The vaccinations themselves were very well organised and I was in and out of the surgery within five minutes.On the walk home I started to think about how lucky I am, compared with so many in the UK, that I can walk from my front door to my GP in less than five minutes. It made the whole thing take less than quarter of an hour. How long would it have taken if I had been forced to drive? How many people

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3:06

Sunak Calls General Election

Dom Tristram"s Soapbox ·

2024/05/23

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00:04:27

Politicising Climate - Part of the 'Populist Playbook'

Dom Tristram"s Soapbox ·

2023/09/21

We need to talk about what the Tories are doing when it comes to the environment and how dangerous it is.

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00:02:53

Dangerous Dogs

Dom Tristram"s Soapbox ·

2023/09/11

Should we ban #bullyxl #dogs? Yes, almost certainly. But we need to go further than that. #dangerousdogs

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00:03:14

The Tory War On Vulnerable Children

Dom Tristram"s Soapbox ·

2023/07/12

Immigration Minister Robert Jenrick has spent public money to paint over murals (designed to make the place just a bit nicer) in a detention centre for unaccompanied child asylum seekers.What sort of man decides to do this, and should such a man with these morals have a say in anything at all?

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00:04:39

Labour Lords Refuse to Oppose Unprecedented Tory...

Dom Tristram"s Soapbox ·

2023/06/14

The Labour Lords have abstained (so effectively supported the Tories) on Green peer Jenny Jones' bill to stop the government using unprecedented powers to attack our right to protest. What's the point of Labour?

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00:01:22

Record Migration Figures

Dom Tristram"s Soapbox ·

2023/05/26

Generated transcript: I just wanted to say a quick thing on, the UK net migration figures, which are a record breaking high up 20%, 606,000 people, I think, are the latest figures per year. I think it's worth just dwelling on the fact that many of the people who voted for Brexit did so because they didn't like the idea of migration and how they must be feeling now because we've gone from lower numbers of people coming in and let's face it, not liking migration is often, not always,

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00:05:27

Coronation Protestor Arrests

Dom Tristram"s Soapbox ·

2023/05/09

A number of peaceful protestors were arrested at the Coronation. Why should we be concerned?

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00:02:17

Local Elections - The Results Are In!

Dom Tristram"s Soapbox ·

2023/05/05

On the local #election results in Bath and NE Somerset and the Tory collapse #GetGreensElected #bathneslocals23

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00:02:53

Local Elections Today - Make Sure You Vote!

Dom Tristram"s Soapbox ·

2023/05/04

Turnout is always low in local elections, and yet they are your best opportunity to elect people you agree with. Here's why you should always vote.

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00:06:24

15 Minute Cities and Conspiracy Theories

Dom Tristram"s Soapbox ·

2023/02/23

Why have the Right suddenly started attacking plans to create cities where people live close to essential services?

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00:23:16

Defend The Right To Strike - Reporting from the 'day...

Dom Tristram"s Soapbox ·

2023/02/01

Today there are many unions taking industrial action, including teachers and train drivers. In fact, over 50,000 people are on strike. A number of unions got together in Bath to hold a 'Day of Action' to show solidarity with the strikers. I went along to talk to some of the people involved, and (it turns out!) to give a speech.

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00:01:56

Why Aren't We Training More Doctors?

Dom Tristram"s Soapbox ·

2023/01/26

New medical schools are being built, such as the one in Worcester (see https://www.theguardian.com/education/2023/jan/14/ministers-refuse-fund-medical-school-uk-doctor-shortage), but the UK government is refusing to fund more places for UK students despite the NHS being short of nearly 11,000 doctors (not including GPs). Why?

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00:00:51

Christmas Giving Consideration

Dom Tristram"s Soapbox ·

2022/12/23

You will have seen lots of advice about how to live an 'ethical' Christmas. I don't want to do that again here. This is about consideration when giving what you have already decided to give.

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00:01:01

Asylum Seeker Drownings And Who Is To Blame

Dom Tristram"s Soapbox ·

2022/12/15

I don't want to hear false sympathy from this government - I want them to accept responsibility

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