Benedict Nicholson, Author at Uncommon Ground

Downing Street Rules Out Early General Election Alongside Brexit Announcement

March 20, 2017 Benedict Nicholson 0

Downing Street this morning emphatically ended speculation concerning the possibility of an early general election before the Brexit process begins.

Dutch Prime Minister Candidate Geert Wilders

Eyes Right as Dutch Take to The Polls Today

March 15, 2017 Benedict Nicholson 0

Today marks a key day as a barometer of the future success of populism in Europe. In the first major European election of the post-Brexit, post-Trump era, the Dutch elections serve as

Conatus News Podcast Episode 11: ‘Labour Party’s Future’

March 5, 2017 Benedict Nicholson 0

Benedict is joined by Dale Claridge, Leo Gibbons Plowright, and Paige Tracey to discuss the plight of the Labour party, what they should be doing about Brexit, and how they can win back the trust of voters.

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Conatus News Podcast 10 With Haras Rafiq

February 11, 2017 Benedict Nicholson 0

Benedict is joined by Haras Rafiq the CEO of Quilliam to discuss Islam, radicalization, and the right to debate. Don’t forget to subscribe on iTunes or soundcloud and leave a

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Conatus News Podcast Episode 8 Roundtable

February 4, 2017 Benedict Nicholson 0

Benedict is joined by magician and writer Damon Conlan, and Jack Ravenhill for a roundtable about populism. Remember to subscribe in iTunes or soundcloud and leave us a good review.

Why Trump’s New Visa Ban is Lunacy

January 29, 2017 Benedict Nicholson 0

Yesterday, President Trump signed yet another executive order, this time banning the issuance of new visas and the entry into the United States of anyone from a list of seven

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Conatus News Podcast Episode 7 With Sadia Hameed

January 29, 2017 Benedict Nicholson 0

Sadia Hameed Joins Benedict to Discuss sex, consent and religion. Be sure to subscribe on iTunes or soundcloud and leave a good review. [soundcloud url=”https://api.soundcloud.com/tracks/302351949″ params=”auto_play=false&hide_related=false&show_comments=true&show_user=true&show_reposts=false&visual=true” width=”100%” height=”450″ iframe=”true” /]

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Conatus News Podcast Episode 9 Roundtable

January 20, 2017 Benedict Nicholson 0

This time Benedict is joined by Carline Klijnman, Conatus editor in chief Benjamin David, and Dale Claridge to discuss Donald Trump’s first week as president. Don’t forget to subscribe on

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Conatus News Podcast Episode 6 With Kate Smurthwaite

January 20, 2017 Benedict Nicholson 0

Comedian Kate Smurthwaite joins Benedict to discuss free speech, online abuse, and pornography. Make sure to subscribe to the show on iTunes and soundcloud and leave a good review. [soundcloud

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Conatus News Podcast Episode 5 With AC Grayling

January 10, 2017 Benedict Nicholson 0

Benedict is joined by Professor AC Grayling to discuss the new school the New College of Humanities, Education and Brexit. Don’t forget to subscribe in iTunes and leave a good