Topic: Political parties

Hyphenated: Episode 24

We’re at the Labour party conference this week, discussing Keir Starmer’s leadership, escalating violence in the Middle East, and David Beckham’s Netflix documentary. Plus, Professor Sunny Singh on her new book A Bollywood State of Mind.

Reya El-Salahi
Suella Braverman is poisoning our society with the politics of fear

Distorting facts to demonise immigrants, the home secretary is sowing dangerous seeds of division and failing to uphold the legacy of her own party

Mohammed Amin
Hyphenated: Episode 23

Our panel are at the Tory party conference this week, discussing Suella Braverman’s comments on multiculturalism and the latest controversy engulfing GB News. Plus, Momtaza Mehri shares a new work commissioned by Hyphen for National Poetry Day.

Reya El-Salahi

Hyphenated: Episode 22

This week our panel assess what the Liberal Democrats offer Muslims and discuss the ongoing debate about definitions of Islamophobia. Plus, travel blogger Yara Abdelsamie on travelling solo and the best European destinations for Muslim women
Can Labour fix the UK’s asylum system?

The challenge for Keir Starmer is to combine control and compassion in efforts to tackle dangerous boat crossings
Hyphenated: Episode 13

We discuss Keir Starmer’s recent drive to improve children’s public speaking skills and debate whether climate activists are helping or hindering their cause. Plus, should you Thread?
Afzal Khan Q&A: ‘The Conservative government is trying to brush Islamophobia under the carpet’

The Labour MP for Manchester Gorton on his career in public service, defining Islamophobia and how to get UK Muslims involved in politics
Why politicians should heed the King’s words by encouraging a common civic identity

Britain’s political parties should take lessons from King Charles and encourage good relations between people of all faiths and creeds
‘I want to make all Muslims aware that you can make a real difference’ – Natasha Asghar MS Q&A

The Welsh Conservative shadow minister for transport and technology talks about expanding public transportation, cutting carbon emissions, and how politics has affected her dating life