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Podcast: The Current Thing
Episode: Ben Habib - Reform UK and the Seismic Shift in British Politics
Description: On this week’s episode of The Current Thing, Nick is joined once again by the always insightful Ben Habib. They discuss:
-Ben's take on the significance of the local election results
-Whether he regrets leaving Reform following their election success
-What to expect from his new political party
-His thoughts on Robert Jenrick and Kemi Badenoch
-What he thinks Reform will achieve if they win a general election
-Whether Britain is heading for civil unrest
-What to do about sectarian politics
-Whether Starmer’s response to Southport played a part...