The Power Test
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Ayesha Hazarika and Sam Freedman present The Power Test, the weekly political podcast asking whether Labour can really change Britain for the better.
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Latest episode
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Can you feel it? Labour's big task
Recorded live at the Centre for Progressive Policy’s Inclusive Growth Conference on 28th November, this special episode -
Labour's New Test: can public services be revived in gruelling economic conditions?
Live from Labour Party conference, The Power Test returns to look at the Labour's first months in power. Ayesha Hazarika and Sam Freedman are joined by Georgia Gould, Labour MP and Parliamentary Secr… -
Now for the Real Work: can Labour execute its vision for Britain?
With Labour now firmly in the driver’s seat of government, Sam Freedman and Ayesha Hazarika are joined by Power Test co-founder and former Chief Executive of the Centre for Progressive Policy, Charlotte Al… -
Anatomy of an Election: are Labour prepared for the challenges of power?
July 4th, 2024: the date that Labour returned to power. After 14 years in the political wilderness, Keir Starmer has led the party to a landslide victory. With the keys to No.10 Downing Street in his hands – and a crack team of ministers as… -
Can Labour pull off its Great British Energy plan?
Just before we head hurtling into election week, Sam Freedman and Ayesha Hazarika are on hand to take you through the reality of Labour’s pledge on energy - together with think tank Third Way’s Josh Freed -
The Immigration Conundrum: does Labour have a positive solution for the UK's borders?
As the issue drives Nigel Farage’s return and the Conservatives seek to sharpen attacks on Labour in a last ditch attempt to breakthrough in the campaign, this week Ayesha Hazarika and Sam Freedman look into Labour’s pledge on immigration.… -
Manifesto Destiny: will Keir Starmer's 'Change' manifesto live up to its name?
On this special manifesto episode of The Power Test, Ayesha Hazarika and Sam Freedman are joined by two special guests: Nick Pearce, one of the authors of Labour's 2010 manifesto, and -
Paying for Crime: can Labour reignite the "respect agenda"?
The academic who inspired Blair’s “respect agenda" on tackling crime and anti-social behaviour urges Labour to ensure that there is effective investment in community support alongside law and policing.Talking to Ayesha Hazarika … -
From Pledges to Prevention: can Labour fix the NHS?
Sam Freedman and Ayesha Hazarika sit down with the Chief Executives of the The King's Fund and NHS Confederation, Sarah Woolnough and Matthew Taylor, to discuss Labour's health pl… -
Getting Schooled: Can Labour reform our schools?
Schools expert, and Teacher Tapp co-founder, Laura McInerney, joins Sam Freedman and Ayesha Hazarika to speak about Labour’s commitment to recruit extra teachers by removing the VAT exemption on private schools - as well as the pa…
