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a nation of taxpayersAddressing A National Footballing ScandalPodcast host Duncan Barkes is joined by the TPA's Jonathan Eida for this episode where the learn about a footballing national scandal. Duncan and Jonathan meet John Stiles, former footballer and campaigner, to hear more about his campaign to get justice and support for ex-players suffering from the effects of neurodegenerative diseases caused by repeatedly heading the ball. John is the son of Nobby Stiles - the 1966 England World Cup legend who suffered from dementia before his death in 2020. Nobby's family had to sell his World Cup medals to help fund his dementia care. J...
2025-12-2333 min
a nation of taxpayersOur 2025 AwardsThe fizz was flowing as podcast host Duncan Barkes was joined in the studio by four guests for our 2025 Awards. Joining Duncan are Elliot Keck and Anne Strickland from the TPA, along with Joe Dinnage from CapX and Matthew Bowles from the Prosperity Institute. There's top banter and political predictions as the guests make their nominations for a variety of categories including Legend Of The Year, Pub Of The Year and Political Moment Of The Year.
2025-12-1848 min
Prick With A ForkJUST AWFUL! A Festive Taste Test Goes Wrong..WARNING! May contain gagging... Duncan and Rozza get out the tin opener to sample Heinz Beanz Pigs In Blankets With Christmas Seasoning. It's a festive limited edition offering from Heinz. They also chat Waitrose and how best to cook sausages. There is also some beer and some special guest appearances. DON'T FORGET TO SUBSCRIBE TO OUR YOUTUBE CHANNEL FOR EXCLUSIVE CONTENT. IT'S FREE! Link: YouTube
2025-12-1340 min
a nation of taxpayersCan the Tories get back the working class vote?Podcast host Duncan Barkes and the TPA's Will Yarwood chat to Clark Vasey, co-founder and director of Blue Collar Conservatism. They discuss the Conservative Party's role in representing those that work for a living and are classed as blue collar or white collar workers. Clark also explains his motivation for setting up Blue Collar Conservatism in 2012 and why it has never been more important for the Conservative Party to show they understand the needs and frustrations of this cohort of voters.
2025-12-1135 min
a nation of taxpayersThe BBC's Very Public BreakdownPodcast host Duncan Barkes and the TPA's Callum McGoldrick are joined by Rebecca Ryan from Defund The BBC. Together they discuss the latest revelations that have rocked the BBC to the core and which resulted in the resignation of Director General Tim Davie. They also discuss the clear examples of journalistic bias and what should happen next to the corporation.
2025-12-0433 min
a nation of taxpayersBUDGET 2025: Reeves' Benefits BonanzaPodcast host Duncan Barkes is joined by the TPA's Darwin Friend and Reem Ibrahim, Head of Media at the Institute of Economic Affairs, to react to today's Budget.
2025-11-2634 min
a nation of taxpayersIs It The End Of The Great British Pub?Podcast host Duncan Barkes and the TPA's Elliot Keck are joined by Emma McClarkin OBE, Chief Executive of the British Beer and Pub Association. With next week's Budget being pivotal to the survival of the UK hospitality sector, they discuss the increasing costs to pubs and breweries that are seeing many of them struggle. Emma outlines what the Chancellor could do to better support pubs and Elliot goes through some of the findings in the TPA's 'Cost of a tipple' research paper.
2025-11-2031 min
Prick With A ForkMcDonald's Sausage Sandwich- IT IS NOT A SANDWICH!Listen to Duncan's brutal takedown of the McDonald's Sausage Sandwich.
2025-11-1420 min
a nation of taxpayersEnd This Nonsense of Taxing People To Pay Debt InterestPodcast host Duncan Barkes and the TPA's Darwin Friend are joined by economist Professor Tim Congdon CBE. Tim is one of the world's leading monetary analysts and advised the 1979 to 1997 Conservative government on economic policy. They discuss the lack of monetary understanding at the Bank of England and at the Treasury and what needs to happen to get the UK economy back on track.
2025-11-1330 min
a nation of taxpayersIs It Ever Possible To Fix The Tax System?Podcast host Duncan Barkes and the TPA's Elliot Keck chat to Daniel Herring, Head of Economic and Fiscal Policy at The Centre for Policy Studies. They discuss this week's speeches about the economy by Chancellor Rachel Reeves and Reform UK's Nigel Farage. The CPS, along with other groups, has just joint published a document called 'Tax Reforms for Growth' and Daniel talks Duncan and Elliot through its contents. You can read it here.
2025-11-0631 min
a nation of taxpayersWhat Do Businesses Really Think About Rachel Reeves?Podcast host Duncan Barkes and the TPA's Darwin Friend leave the podcast studio and record this week's episode on location in Essex. They head to Adventure Island in Southend to meet with Philip Miller MBE who is Executive Chairman of Adventure Island. Philip is a successful local businessman and gives Duncan and Darwin his thoughts on how this government has damaged the UK's business sector. He also outlines the one thing he would like to see the Chancellor announce in her Budget on 26 November. Philip is also running as an independent candidate in ne...
2025-10-3034 min
a nation of taxpayersWhere Have All The Conservatives Gone?Podcast host Duncan Barkes and the TPA's Elliot Keck are joined by Mark Littlewood, Director of Popular Conservatism. They discuss why Popular Conservatism was set up, the current political landscape and the need for radical thinking to stop a borrowing and spending economic disaster. Mark also explains his political journey from former Chief Press Spokesman for the Liberal Democrats to his current position, via many years as Director of the Institute of Economic Affairs. Find out more about Popular Conservatism here.
2025-10-2353 min
Prick With A ForkYOU need decent Autumn/Winter bangers in you belly!Duncan and Rozza get to work on two different varieties from the Marks and Spencer Food Collection of Sausages - their Cumberland and Olde English Farmhouse Pork Sausages.
2025-10-2126 min
a nation of taxpayersIs A Tory Bounce Back Possible?Podcast host Duncan Barkes is joined by the TPA's Will Yarwood and Henry Hill, Deputy Editor of Conservative Home. They discuss the future of the Conservative Party, Kemi Badenoch's conference speech and whether the party's obsession with Margaret Thatcher is doing it any favours.
2025-10-1643 min
Prick With A ForkBig Dog Does Big Dog!Duncan samples The Brooklyn All American Style Dino's Famous BIG DOG!
2025-10-1119 min
a nation of taxpayersShadow Chancellor Sir Mel Stride LIVE in ManchesterThis is a special live recording from the Conservative Party Conference in Manchester to celebrate the first year of our 'A Nation of Taxpayers' podcast. Recorded in front of a live audience in the TPA Think Tent, podcast host Duncan Barkes is joined by TPA Chief Executive John O'Connell as they chat with Shadow Chancellor Sir Mel Stride about his planned £47billion savings policy which he had just announced. They also discuss income tax, wealth tax and Sir Mel's taxation philosophy. He also chats about his fondness for wild water swimming and about his...
2025-10-0942 min
a nation of taxpayersIs this the 1970s all over again? LIVE RECORDINGThis episode is a live recording in front of an audience at 55 Tufton Street, SW1. Podcast host Duncan Barkes was joined by two excellent guests: Sir John Redwood - MP for Wokingham between 1987 and 2024. John was also Director of the Number 10 Policy Unit under Margaret Thatcher. Mike Denham, a former Treasury and City economist who is also a former chairman of the TPA. They discuss the UK's current economic state and whether we are heading back to the 1970s where industrial action and economic stagnation was rife. This podcast wa...
2025-10-0239 min
a nation of taxpayersAre We 2 Months Away From Economic Disaster?Podcast host Duncan Barkes is joined by Will Yarwood and Darwin Friend from the TPA. With the Budget scheduled for 26 November, they chew over the recent ONS and OECD figures with an eye on what it might mean for the UK's economy. They also look at the latest paper from the Labour-affiliated Resolution Foundation think-tank which contains proposals on how to get more cash from the taxpayer.
2025-09-2533 min
Prick With A ForkGetting NAKED With The Irish!Duncan samples Finnebrogue's NAKED Little Chipolatas and gets excited about chicory. DON'T FORGET: You can watch this episode being recorded - just check out our Prick With A Fork YouTube Channel and freely subscribe so you never miss a munch!
2025-09-2019 min
a nation of taxpayersWhere is Britain heading politically?Podcast host Duncan Barkes is joined this week by John O'Connell, Chief Executive of the TaxPayers' Alliance. Their guest is renowned political consultant James Frayne. James founded and ran the Public First research agency between 2016 and 2025. They discuss where the country is heading politically and James gives some fascinating insights into how the attitudes of voters are changing when it comes to taxes and spending. He also spells out the mistakes made so far by Tory leader Kemi Badenoch and where he thinks Reform UK are heading.
2025-09-1835 min
a nation of taxpayersFrom the Reform UK Conference in BirminghamPodcast host Duncan Barkes and the TPA's Will Yarwood talk to those who attended the Reform UK Conference in Birmingham. This episode features contributions from: Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg, the former Conservative MP and Cabinet member. Councillor Saffron Sims-Brydon who sits as a Reform councillor on Durham County Council Russell Quirk who is a Reform UK candidate in the forthcoming Hutton South by-election for a seat on Brentwood Borough Council in Essex. There are also contributions from other delegates and Reform UK members.
2025-09-0928 min
Prick With A ForkBattle Of The MustardsDuncan goes on a serious mustard taste testing mission. Which mustard will trumph? It's a battle between Coleman's, Taylor's and Tracklements. Take a listen and subscribe to our YouTube Channel so you get added pics! YouTube
2025-09-0415 min
a nation of taxpayersAndrew Griffith MP on Inheritance Tax, Farage & the ECHRPodcast host Duncan Barkes and the TPA's Elliot Keck chat with Andrew Griffith - Shadow Business Secretary and MP for Arundel and South Downs. They discuss the Prime Minister's latest 'reset', the state of UK business under Labour and whether Andrew supports quitting the ECHR. Andrew also gives his view on inheritance tax, the threat of Reform UK and whether the triple-lock on pensions is sustainable.
2025-09-0440 min
a nation of taxpayersThe Story Of The First BrexiteerPodcast host Duncan Barkes and the TPA's Callum McGoldrick are joined by Dr Tim Aker to talk about his book 'The First Brexiteer - The Diaries Of Sir Neil Marten 1970-1979'. Sir Neil was a Conservative MP and a leading opponent of the European Economic Community and served as a minister under Margaret Thatcher.
2025-08-2832 min
Prick With A ForkThe Lads Nibble An ItalianDuncan Barkes and Rory 'Rozza' McAllister taste test some rather posh sausages from M&S - their CALABRIAN SPICY SAUSAGES. Like what you hear? Watch the podcast with pics on our YouTube Channel and PLEASE subscribe. It's free, helps spread the word and boosts numbers! Subscribe here
2025-08-2820 min
Rambling Retro NonsenseSnips, Perms & Novelty SongsTommy, Duncan, and Hayley are back on another retro ramble – this time tackling haircuts, perms, and the eccentric world of novelty songs. Duncan opens with his modern £13.50 haircut ritual, contrasting the sleek modern barbershop with memories of smoky barbers in Worthing and the intimate oddities of 1970s British Rail haircuts. Tommy reminisces about old barber photos and Beatles-inspired hairstyles, while Hayley shares her 1980s perm adventures. Tommy admits he once had a perm too – and had a fateful encounter with pop star Leo Sayer on a bus. Music opinions fly fast, with Duncan defending Leo Sayer and Gilbe...
2025-08-2534 min
a nation of taxpayersWhat is Britain's most hated tax?It's a Clash Of the Tax Titans! This week, podcast host Duncan Barkes is joined by 4 people in the TPA podcast studio who are making their pitch as to the tax they think is the most hated and that must be scrapped. They all have 2 minutes to make their case, then are cross examined by others in the studio. A vote will then take place to determine the most despised tax. Who and what will win? Take a listen! This week's guests: Maurice Cousins from Net Zero Watc...
2025-08-2130 min
Rambling Retro NonsenseGoing Up West, Steak Dinners & MicroscopesTommy, Duncan, and Hayley are off on another delightfully rambling retro ride – this time heading "up West" for steak dinners, school trips, and questionable science experiments. Hayley reminisces about dressing up for West End theatre visits and explains the allure of those little binoculars you rented "in the gods." Duncan takes us back to his days as a 14-year-old watching Chess and treating himself to a Peach Melba, while Tommy reflects on the majesty of the Aberdeen Angus Steakhouse – and the indignity of salad bars. From there, it's a journey through lost London landmarks, vintage shop...
2025-08-1831 min
a nation of taxpayersHigher Education - The Real Cost Of The Graduate PremiumPodcast host Duncan Barkes is joined this week by Joanna Marchong, the TPA's Investigations Campaign Manager. Their guest this week is Paul Wiltshire - education campaigner and author of 'Why Is The Average Graduate Premium Falling?' They discuss whether students are getting value for money from the country's universities and if the debt incurred in studying for a degree is still worth it when it comes to finding a good job. You can read more about Paul's work on his University Watch website.
2025-08-1432 min
Rambling Retro NonsenseSpaghetti Out of a Tin and Whispering AlexasTommy, Duncan, and Hayley are back with another generous helping of retro rambling – this time dishing up memories of tin-can cuisine, 80s dinner party disasters, and the perilous art of recording the telly without missing Bullseye. Hayley kicks things off with a creamy confession (spoiler: it involves cheese on toast and squirty cream), while Tommy fondly recalls being ID'd for a Black Forest gateau in Waitrose. From there, it's a trip through the golden age of vol-au-vents, fondue forks, and why British pizza in the 80s didn't come with dip – unless you were in Croydon. Then...
2025-08-1134 min
a nation of taxpayersFighting Wokeism & Restoring The National TrustPodcast host Duncan Barkes is joined by the TPA's Elliot Keck. Their guest is cultural campaigner and commentator Zewditu Gebreyohanes. She is a former director of Restore Trust - the pressure group that aims to get the National Trust to return to basics. Zewditu also wrote a report earlier this year entitled 'A shell of its former self - Is The National Trust Being Mismanaged?' They discuss the current state of the National Trust and how many organisations have slipped into the world of woke. You can FREELY subsc...
2025-08-0730 min
a nation of taxpayersShould the NHS be privatised?Podcast host Duncan Barkes is joined by Shimeon Lee, Policy Analyst at the TPA. Their guest this week is Kristian Niemietz, Editorial Director at the Institute of Economic Affairs. They chat about the recent strike by resident doctors and also whether the time has come to privatise the NHS.
2025-07-3132 min
a nation of taxpayersGawain Towler on Reform UK, Farage, Lowe, Habib & Yusuf.Podcast host Duncan Barkes and the TPA's Will Yarwood are joined by Gawain Towler, former Head of Press for UKIP, The Brexit Party and Reform UK. They talk about Reform UK's first year in Parliament and Gawain's departure from the party, along with his thoughts on Rupert Lowe, Ben Habib and Zia Yusuf. There's also chat about the this year's local election results, waistcoats and churches.
2025-07-2451 min
Prick With A ForkSainsbury's, BBQs, self-service shops & garden Hot TapsDuncan and Rory 'Rozza' McAllister join forces again to munch their way through a pile of porkers. Rozza has one of his infamous 'BBQ Postcards' and Duncan has the latest sausage news featuring Farmers Pantry Butchers of Wales and Alnwick's Turnbull's Northumbrian Food . The chaps also sample more sausages from the Taste The Difference range from Sainsbury's. This month; two different varieties: Wildflower Honey & Wholegrain Mustard and Fresh Garden Herb Pork Sausages.
2025-07-2150 min
a nation of taxpayersShould we really leave the ECHR?Podcast host Duncan Barkes and the TPA's Will Yarwood are joined by Karl Williams, Research Director at the Centre for Policy Studies. The CPS has published a paper: 'Britain and the ECHR - Past Myths, Present Problems and Future Options' by The Right Hon The Lord Lilley. They discuss whether Britain could or should quit the ECHR. They also chat about the latest stats revealing how many foreign nationals are in receipt of Universal Credit in the UK.
2025-07-1731 min
a nation of taxpayersRupert Lowe MP talks guns, Tories and Restore BritainPodcast host Duncan Barkes and the TPA's Will Yarwood are joined once again by Rupert Lowe MP. Since he was last on the podcast, Rupert is no longer a Reform UK MP but now sits as an Independent MP representing Great Yarmouth. They chat bout Rupert's first year in Parliament, his leaving of Reform UK, police seizing his firearms in an unannounced visit and his new project, Restore Britain.
2025-07-1050 min
a nation of taxpayersStarmer's disastrous first year in Downing StreetPodcast host Duncan Barkes is joined by the TPA's Elliot Keck and Darwin Friend to discuss the first year of the Labour government. They also hear from voters in Worthing, West Sussex, who give their assessment of Keir Starmer's first 12 months in Downing Street.
2025-07-0335 min
a nation of taxpayersJake Wallis Simons talks Iran, Israel and media biasPodcast host Duncan Barkes and the TPA's Elliot Keck are joined by Jake Wallis Simons. Jake is a columnist, author, broadcaster, foreign correspondent and former editor of the Jewish Chronicle. They talk about Iran, Israel, media bias and how tensions in the Middle East impact on UK taxpayers. Click here for a list of Jake's books. Jake on Substack.
2025-06-2630 min
Prick With A ForkIt's a Cocktail (sausage) Party!Duncan Barkes and Rory 'Rozza' McAllister talk all things sausage related in another fun-filled episode of the world's only regular podcast all about sausages. Duncan has the latest sausage news. Rozza fires up his BBQ and the chaps do a cocktail sausage taste test with M&S versus Sainsbury's. Say hello: prickfork@gmail.com
2025-06-2153 min
a nation of taxpayersSmoking & freedom with Forest's Simon ClarkPodcast host Duncan Barkes is joined by the TPA's Benjamin Elks and Simon Clark, Director of Forest, the lobby group of smokers. They discuss smoking, freedom and the ongoing persecution of smokers and vapers.
2025-06-1830 min
a nation of taxpayersSpending Review: reaction and analysis with Steve BakerPodcast host Duncan Barkes is joined by the TPA's Head of Research Darwin Friend and former Conservative MP and government minister Steve Baker to analyse today's Spending Review.
2025-06-1133 min
a nation of taxpayersGabrielle O'Donovan - My hell at the hands of HMRCThis episode is a real life story about one woman's nightmare experience with HMRC and a case of mistaken identity. Gabrielle O'Donovan is the author of 'Gino's Contraband: Guilty Until Proven Innocent'. She joins podcast host Duncan Barkes and John O'Connell, Chief Executive of the TaxPayers' Alliance, to share her story.
2025-06-0542 min
a nation of taxpayersSaving Western civilisation with Peter WhittlePodcast host Duncan Barkes and the TPA's Will Yarwood are joined by Peter Whittle, Founder and Director of the New Culture Forum. They discuss the constant attacks on Great Britain's history and heritage and what can be done to stop them. Peter is also a former Deputy Leader of UKIP and offers his thoughts on the rise of Nigel Farage's Reform UK.
2025-05-2931 min
a nation of taxpayersToby Young talks Freedom of speech and Lucy ConnollyPodcast host Duncan Barkes and the TPA's Will Yarwood are joined this week by Toby Young - Baron Young of Acton. Toby is founder and director of the Free Speech Union and an associate editor of The Spectator. They talk about the Lucy Connolly injustice, freedom of speech and the threat of a 'banter ban'.
2025-05-2232 min
Prick With A ForkCo-op Cumberlands, GPS tracking & moreThe world's only regular podcast about sausages returns with another episode. Duncan Barkes is joined once again by top broadcaster by Rory McAllister to sample Co-op Irresistible Cumberland sausages. There's also a bit of moaning about GPS trackers in sausages and the latest sausage news from around the UK.
2025-05-1634 min
a nation of taxpayersLabour's impact on business & regulation with Alys DenbyPodcast host Duncan Barkes is joined by TPA researcher Jonathan Eida and Alys Denby, Opinion and Features Editor at City A.M. Together they discuss the Labour government's current relationship with British business and their position on regulation in the City. They also talk about the lack of business experience in the Cabinet and the ongoing rise of Nigel Farage's Reform UK.
2025-05-1433 min
a nation of taxpayersLocal election results, Reform UK & is Kemi safe?Podcast host Duncan Barkes is joined by the TPA's Will Yarwood and Henry Hill, Deputy Editor of Conservative Home. They chew over the recent local election results and Reform UK's by-election victory in Runcorn and Helsby. As well as discussing the challenges now facing Reform, they chat about Kemi Badenoch's current performance and how long she might have left as leader of the Conservative Party.
2025-05-0834 min
a nation of taxpayersBig Spending Projects Gone Wrong & HS2Podcast host Duncan Barkes is joined by TPA researcher Callum McGoldrick as the TPA launches a new report: Big Spending Projects Gone Wrong. They also talk to HS2 campaigner Michael Gross about his campaign: Where's The Money? The TPA is calling for robust forecasting, an expanded Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects framework, penalties for failing project leaders to protect taxpayers and for politicians to bring major projects under greater ministerial control.
2025-05-0125 min
a nation of taxpayersBritain's Quangos Uncovered & Who Really is in power?Podcast host Duncan Barkes and the TPA's Elliot Keck are joined by former government adviser James Price. James is also a former Chief of Staff to a UK Chancellor and currently runs an excellent substack entitled Who Governs Britain? On this episode they discuss the TPA's new piece of research 'Britain's Quangos Uncovered'. James also talks about his experience in government and how ministers have very little control over quangos and the civil service.
2025-04-2432 min
a nation of taxpayersSteel nationalisation, MP's pay & 1 May electionsPodcast host Duncan Barkes and the TPA's Elliot Keck are joined by Emma Revell, External Affairs Director at the Centre for Policy Studies. They talk about the future of the steel works in Scunthorpe and whether nationalisation is the solution. Plus there's an exchange of views regarding MP's pay and some thoughts about the challenges facing all political parties with the by-election and local elections on 1 May.
2025-04-1733 min
Prick With A ForkPorky Whites, Poirot & a supermarket surpriseDuncan Barkes is once again joined by fellow banger fan Rory 'Rozza' McAllister to sample some supermarket sausages. Rory has a surprise choice due to his local Sainsbury's being a bit rubbish. Duncan gives his verdict on Porky Whites Signature Surrey Pork Sausages. There's also a bit of chat about TV detective Poirot for reasons that will become clear.
2025-04-1434 min
a nation of taxpayersTrump, Trade & Tariffs with Ted BromundPodcast host Duncan Barkes is joined by John O'Connell, Chief Executive of the TPA and Ted Bromund, former senior research fellow at The Heritage Foundation. Given Ted's unique insight into the Washington political mindset, they discuss Trump, trade and tariffs, along with the possibility of a UK/US Free Trade Agreement. Note: This episode was recorded before Donald Trump announced his 90-day 'pause' on worldwide tariffs.
2025-04-1034 min
a nation of taxpayersTown Hall Rich List 2025: HUGE wages for fat cat bossesPodcast host Duncan Barkes is joined by TPA researcher Jonathan Eida and Councillor Matthew Goodwin-Freeman. Together they go through the TPA's Town Hall Rich List for 2025 and pick over some of the vast salaries paid to council bosses in the UK. Read more here: Town Hall Rich List 2025 Councillor Matthew Goodwin-Freeman: Matthew Goodwin-Freeman
2025-04-0331 min
a nation of taxpayersSpring Statement: Is Reeves Reaping What She Sowed?Podcast host Duncan Barkes is joined by Darwin Friend, Head of Research at the TPA and Fred De Fossard, Director of Strategy at the Prosperity Institute. Together they pick over the contents of the Spring Statement from Chancellor Rachel Reeves. Show notes: Read more on the TPA website.
2025-03-2629 min
a nation of taxpayersAndrew RT Davies: Welsh politics & the rise of Reform UKPodcast host Duncan Barkes and the TPA's Elliot Keck are joined by Andrew RT Davies, the former leader of the Welsh Conservatives. Andrew explains why he resigned last year and outlines the current state of the political scene in Wales. He also gives his view on the threat of Reform UK in next year's Senedd election and whether or not he might join them.
2025-03-2031 min
Prick With A ForkSicilian Sausages & A Pub With No English Mustard RantDuncan Barkes is joined by Rory 'Rozza' McAllister as they sample Sainsbury's 'Taste The Difference' Sicilian Inspired Pork Sausages. There's also a bit of rant about a West Sussex pub that has bangers and mash on its menu but no English Mustard available.
2025-03-1848 min
a nation of taxpayersMike Graham talks journalism, Reform UK, Net Zero & moreOne of our most opinionated episodes ever! Fleet Street legend and presenter of TALK's Morning Glory, Mike Graham, joins podcast host Duncan Barkes and the TPA's Elliot Keck. They talk about the state of today's political journalism, scrapping the BBC and the current spat raging within Reform UK. Mike also chats about his time in Fleet Street and about his ratings busting radio show.
2025-03-1337 min
a nation of taxpayersHyper mass immigration is destroying our countryPodcast host Duncan Barkes and William Yarwood from the TPA are joined by political commentator Patrick O'Flynn. Patrick is also a former UKIP and SDP MEP. They talk about his time in UKIP and the SDP, how the Conservative Party needs to stop being a 'broad church', whether or not the rise of Reform UK is a blip and how mass immigration is destroying Great Britain. https://patrickoflynn.substack.com/
2025-03-0642 min
a nation of taxpayersReeves' Budget will close care homes and people will diePodcast host Duncan Barkes is joined by the TPA's Elliot Keck. Their guest this week is Dr Robert Kilgour. Robert is a business leader, entrepreneur, investor, property developer and philanthropist. He is also Executive Chairman of Renaissance Care in Scotland. Robert talks about the negative impact the Chancellor's Budget will have on the care sector, along with his other thoughts on the current government.
2025-02-2738 min
a nation of taxpayersIs the right too splintered to unite to beat Labour?Podcast host Duncan Barkes is joined by Elliot Keck of the TPA and Ben Habib, Chair of Great British PAC. Ben talks about the creation of Great British PAC and its plans to unite the right. He also talks about his time as a Brexit Party MEP, why he quit Reform UK and how he views Nigel Farage*. Ben was a Deputy Leader of Reform UK as well as standing as a candidate for the party. *This episode was recorded before Nigel Farage announced he was handing control of Ref...
2025-02-2037 min
Prick With A ForkWe are back for 2025! Sublime sausage scoffing and chatDuncan Barkes is joined by top broadcaster and journalist Rory McAllister as they taste test Signature Pork Sausages from the Tesco Finest range.
2025-02-1435 min
a nation of taxpayersWhy does the UK hate the rich so much?Podcast host Duncan Barkes is joined by Daniel Lilley, Senior Researcher at Civitas and Max Marlow, Director of Research and Education at the Adam Smith Institute. They discuss the new Civitas research paper entitled 'Balancing taxes and benefits: Starting the public conversation on net recipience'. Max also talks about the ASI's Millionaire Tracker that reveals a growing number of millionaires are leaving the country. They also ponder why in the UK there appears to be a hatred of those who have become wealthy and successful.
2025-02-1330 min
a nation of taxpayersEsther McVey MP - The Voice Of Common SenseConservative MP Esther McVey joins podcast host Duncan Barkes and Elliot Keck of the TPA. Should there be an electoral pact between the Conservatives and Reform UK ahead of the next general election? What would it take for Esther to defect to Reform UK? Why did the Conservatives take such a drubbing at the last general election? Find out her answers to these questions and many more. There's also chat about EDI roles, the BBC and some solid common sense talking.
2025-02-0633 min
a nation of taxpayersDefunding The BBC!Podcast host Duncan Barkes is joined by Darwin Friend, Head of Research at the TPA and Rebecca Ryan from Defund The BBC. Rebecca talks about the campaign and explains how you can legally cancel your BBC licence. Darwin outlines the TPA's position on future funding of the BBC as it heads towards its charter review in 2027. There's also discussion on what the BBC should or should not provide in terms of content and the ever-present topic of journalistic bias. Plus, there's a bit of chat about the latest TPA polling on abo...
2025-01-3031 min
a nation of taxpayersA chat with Fred De Fossard from the Prosperity InstitutePodcast host Duncan Barkes is joined by William Yarwood of the TPA and Fred de Fossard of the Prosperity Institute, formerly the Legatum Institute. Fred explains the thinking behind the recent name change of the Institute. Duncan, William and Fred also discuss the Southport stabbings, Donald Trump and the council that is giving away airfryers.
2025-01-2233 min
a nation of taxpayersA chat with Giles Dilnot, Editor of Conservative HomePodcast host Duncan Barkes and the TPA's Elliot Keck are joined by Giles Dilnot, the new editor of Conservative Home. They discuss his vision for Conservative Home; the future of the Conservative Party; Reform UK and the Labour government's current woes. Giles also gives his views on the BBC (as a former BBC reporter) and the future of the Chagos Islands, plus he talks about his time as a Special Adviser in the last government to Foreign Secretary James Cleverley.
2025-01-1636 min
a nation of taxpayersA wide-ranging chat with Sir John RedwoodPodcast host Duncan Barkes and the TPA's Will Yarwood are joined by Sir John Redwood. John was Conservative MP for Wokingham between 1987 and 2024. A former adviser to Lady Thatcher, John was also Secretary of State for Wales in John Major's government. John has been a lifelong campaigner for lower taxes and improved government efficiency. In this chat, he outlines his thoughts about getting the economy back on track and the current state of UK politics. He also talks fondly and candidly about his time advising Lady Thatcher.
2025-01-0936 min
a nation of taxpayersLooking at 2025, skiving public sector workers and APDIt's the first episode of 2025! Podcast host Duncan Barkes is joined by Elliot Keck, Joanna Marchong and Darwin Friend from the TPA. They talk about what the future holds for the coming year. Plus they cover some recent examples of public sector waste including the growing numbers of local council workers being allowed to work from overseas. They also chat about the rising stealth tax that is Air Passenger Duty.
2025-01-0337 min
a nation of taxpayersLooking back at 2024 & a political quizThe final episode of 2024 with a festive flavour. Podcast host Duncan Barkes is joined by Elliot Keck and Callum McGoldrick from the TPA, along with Joe Dinnage from CapX and Reem Ibrahim from the Institute of Economic Affairs. They discuss the highlights and lowlights of 2024, plus there's a jolly political quiz.
2024-12-1943 min
a nation of taxpayersReform MP Rupert Lowe on politics, HMRC & footballPodcast host Duncan Barkes and the TPA's Elliot Keck chat with Rupert Lowe, Reform UK MP for Great Yarmouth. They talk about his political journey, life in Parliament, the future of Reform UK, the fate of the Labour government, the challenges facing the Conservative Party, HMRC and football governance.
2024-12-1237 min
a nation of taxpayersUK/US relationship, Musk, Reform UK & 3 day a week MPsPodcast host Duncan Barkes is joined by the TPA's Elliot Keck and special guest Ted Bromund. Ted is a former Senior Research Fellow at The Heritage Foundation. They talk about what a future UK/US relationship should look like, Elon Musk and his role in US and potentially UK politics, Reform UK and some Labour MPs wanting a 3 day week.
2024-12-0429 min
a nation of taxpayersCharlotte Gill, trusting Rachel Reeves & a lobsterPodcast host Duncan Barkes is joined by the TPA's Will Yarwood and campaigner Charlotte Gill. They talk about Charlotte's Woke Waste work, whether we can trust Chancellor Rachel Reeves when she promises no more tax rises over the next 4 years and getting 2.8million people out of work due to long-term sickness into jobs. There's also an analogy involving a lobster. Woke Waste - Charlotte Gill
2024-11-2833 min
a nation of taxpayersRecorded live at the protest by British farmers on 19 November 2024Podcast host Duncan Barkes and Elliot Keck from the Taxpayers' Alliance join thousands of farmers in Whitehall to protest against changes to inheritance tax for farmers which were announced in the Budget. They chat to Kevin Hollinrake, MP for Thirsk and Malton, along with farmers from across the country - from Cornwall to Scotland.
2024-11-2028 min
a nation of taxpayersDriving test backlog, student loans, 4-day week & LinekerPodcast host Duncan Barkes is joined by the TPA's Elliot Keck and Ellen Pasternack from the Civitas think tank. Ellen talks about her campaign to end the drving test backlog. There's also chat about student loans, the 4-day week in the public sector, Gary Lineker and the US election result. Useful links: https://endthebackloguk.weebly.com/ https://www.taxpayersalliance.com/end_the_driving_test_backlog
2024-11-1432 min
a nation of taxpayersShadow Business Secretary Andrew Griffith talks about UK business, making Conservatism sexy and Land RoversAndrew Griffith, Shadow Secretary of State for Business and Trade and MP for Arundel and South Downs, joins podcast host Duncan Barkes and the TPA's Elliot Keck for a wide-ranging chat. They talk about the burdens placed on business, how to make Conservatism sexy again and Land Rovers.
2024-11-0732 min
a nation of taxpayersBudget Special - Decimating British BusinessPodcast host Duncan Barkes gets reaction to the Budget from John O'Connell, Chief Executive of the TaxPayers' Alliance and Max Marlow, Director of Research and Education at the Adam Smith Institute.
2024-10-3032 min
a nation of taxpayersThe Whitehall Project's Henry Newman, Employment Rights Bill & Paddington BearPodcast host Duncan Barkes is joined by the TPA's Media Campaign Manager Will Yarwood and special guest Henry Newman from The Whitehall Project. Henry talks about his project and about life as a Special Adviser to Boris Johnson and Michael Gove. There's also chat about the cost to business of the Employment Rights Bill and Paddington Bear receiving a taxpayer-funded passport.
2024-10-2435 min
a nation of taxpayersThe TPA at 20, a hike on employer's NI contributions and a £39 herb chopperPodcast host Duncan Barkes is joined by the TPA's Chief Executive John O'Connell and Head of Campaigns Elliot Keck. They chew over the possible increase in employer's National Insurance contributions, recent comments from the Transport Secretary about P&O Ferries, the excessive spending by some university Vice-Chancellors and the pros/cons of televising a Tory leadership debate. They also look back at the last twenty years of the TPA.
2024-10-1732 min
Prick With A ForkSausages - Starmer, Heinz cock-up and Rory tries a goat sausage from Hanks' Meat & Game in Ross-on-WyeMore fabulous sausage chat from Duncan Barkes and Rory McAllister. Duncan has a moan about the new version of Heinz Beanz Sausages and also questions how the Prime Minister can confuse hostages with sausages. There are also mentions of the Greendale Farm Shop in East Devon, The Butchery in Rusthall, Tunbridge Wells in Kent, The Two Flags Cafe on the A47 in Oakham and C L Leppard Butchers of Crowborough, East Sussex. Rory chomps through various bangers, including a goat one, from Hanks' Meat and Game of Ross-on Wye in Herefordshire.
2024-10-0540 min
Prick With A ForkSausages - Election 2024 Special - #votesausagepartyWE DON'T TELL PORKIES - WE GRILL THEM! That's the slogan for Duncan's Sausage Party. It's a General Election Special Edition - take a listen and find out more about the 7 Porky Pledges.
2024-05-3124 min
Prick With A ForkSausages - Banger chat featuring a HECK Sausage Rashers test, plus sausages from Lewes and East DevonDuncan does a taste test of the new HECK sausage product called 'Sausage Rashers'. Plus there are honourable mentions of Frank Richards & Sons Butchers of Lewes, East Sussex, Colyford Butchers of East Devon and a cafe in deepest Rutland. https://richardsbutchers.co.uk/ https://colyfordbutchers.co.uk/
2024-05-0938 min
Prick With A ForkSausages - Banger chat with Rory McAllister, H Dayus of Worcester, HECK Sausages and Bisto!Duncan chats with top sports commentator Rory McAllister about shooting and Rory samples sausages from H Dayus - a butcher in Worcester that was established in 1952. Plus there's sausage news from HECK Sausages and Bisto. Subscribe to the Prick With A Fork channel on YouTube please!
2024-04-1147 min
Prick With A ForkSausages - Goodwood, Square Sausages, Air Fryers and a sexy Full EnglishThe podcast returns for a new series! Duncan celebrates National Square Sausage Day. There's air fryer talk and news about how a Full English breakfast can result in you getting your ideal partner. Plus, sausage sampling from the Goodwood Farm Shop near Chichester, West Sussex. Don't forget to subscribe to our YouTube channel - search for Prick With A Fork.
2024-03-2229 min
Prick With A ForkSausagesDuncan samples HECK Reduced Fat Sausages and gives his verdict. There's also chat about misleading sausage newspaper headlines and opinion on the idea that you should no longer take cake into your work office to celebrate a birthday.
2023-01-1920 min
Prick With A ForkSausagesDuncan samples Aldi's Pork Cumberland Sausages and gets excited. There's also an unscheduled appearance by Bertie the sausage dog and you can hear a recent radio interview Duncan did about the podcast and sausages.
2023-01-0733 min
Prick With A ForkSausagesDuncan rants about Veganuary 2023 and tries Sainsbury's Taste The Difference Toulouse Inspired Sausages 'The Garlicy One'.
2022-12-2927 min
Prick With A ForkSausagesDuncan's one pot sausage meal in real-time (hear that sizzle!) plus Mick and Caz with their first BBQ of the season and John Herbert samples the Grasmere Farm Rutland Sausage.
2022-04-1636 min
Prick With A ForkHow to make sausages...Duncan talks about making his latest batch of bangers and does a little taste test of one. Plus there's a dispatch from Europe as our mate Rosh gets his lips around a German sausage and John Herbert gives us his verdict on Tesco's Cumberland sausages. There's also a spot of Ginger Pig sampling by Lisa.
2021-05-1138 min
Prick With A ForkOur Best Ever Pork Sausage..?Duncan tries the M&S 'Our Best Ever Pork Sausage' and asks, is it? Plus there are many new listeners to say hello to all over the world and there's some 'celebrity' sausage news...
2021-04-0233 min
Prick With A ForkSampling a jolly hog...The podcast returns after several months away. Hurrah! Duncan has some exciting sausage news and gets his mouth around a Proper Porker from The Jolly Hog.
2021-03-1836 min
The Teach & Coach GA PodcastEpisode 7 - Learning That Transfers with Kayla DuncanI am joined this week by Kayla Duncan, a Personalized Instructional Coach in North Georgia. Kayla shares about Learning That Transfers, a book that she has helped co-author, her tips for online teaching during the pandemic, and the companion course she is developing for the book! Have a question for Kayla? Reach out to her via:TwitterEmail: kbf.duncan@gmail.comWant to know more about Learning That Transfers? Check out their websites and order the book on Amazon!Learning That Transfers More about the authors...
2021-03-0926 min
2020-07-1640 min
Prick With A ForkA Father's Day sausageDuncan samples a sausage perfect for your Dad, plus there's an annoying motorbike...
2020-06-1325 minPrick With A ForkA spot of sausage pimping...An unusual sausage related marriage proposal and Duncan's recipe for a 'Pimped Up Cumberland'..
2020-05-2729 min2020-02-2825 minPrick With A ForkA bit of rough and posh..Do you fancy a bit of rough? Or maybe posh is your thing? Duncan takes your through a challenging sausage tasting!
2020-02-1634 minPrick With A ForkCocktail sausages, a sizzling scandal on a train and an Oz bangerDuncan visits the murky world of prepacked cocktail sausages and has a sausage review from an Australian listener.
2020-01-1535 minPrick With A ForkAn Irish Sausage...Duncan samples a sausage from a famous Irish chef, plus chats about Waitrose and reveals scientific research which will please all sausage lovers.
2020-01-0335 minPrick With A ForkHarry's Sausages..Duncan takes a trip to Harry's Kitchen at the Brighton Open Market, plus learn more about Loveage in sausages!
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