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What do you reckon? is a light hearted news and political debate show, hosted my Mike Advocate and Al Politico. Both are young conservatives but that is where agreement always seems to end. Mike is an old school Tory without even being old and Al is centrist conservative who's scorn for incompetent politicians knows no bounds. Each show the pair consider topical question and argue different sides. Things tend to start out cordial and finish heated!
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Things get heated this week as Mike and Al discuss free trade... or fair trade? In wake of the announcement the UK is free to sign its own trade deal, Al and Mike debate the best way to for the country to proceeds. Mike argues that a small does of Trump style protectionism would be just the ticket the UK needs to diversify its economy and create we…
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Mike and Al are back after the hiatus. This week we are discussing the beast from the east... no not the minor cold front but the major super power: Russia! In wake of the Salisbury spy poisoning, Al and Mike summarise what we know so far and consider the UK Government response. Mike find himself defending Jeremy Corbyn and Russian diplomats, while…
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This week Al launches into his critique of the Conservative party and Mike struggles to play defence. Al is convinced the youth vote at the last election foreshadows a changing of the guard in British politics, meaning the Tories have to change. Mike is less convinced and considers the European perspective and the fact no one in British politics re…
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Al and Mike consider the Autumn Budget. Working with the new format, Mike and AL put their case for the budget forward in contrasting ways. Mike advocates cuts Al considers 'draconian' and Al proposes a 'corbynista' model according to Mike. If you like conflict and heated discussions, this is one for you!…
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