Laura Pidcock
The Catalyst
Ideas with a spark, energy, range and the ability to start things.
Laura Pidcock is a passionate advocate for leftist politics, known for her charismatic presence and commitment to social justice. This interview reveals her focus on sparking change and her willingness to confront systemic issues, positioning her as a dynamic force in contemporary political discourse.
“Yeah, I am, and I think the only feeling I can describe to you to tell you where I am at is really one of relief. It's a relief to be freed from Westminster and the empath that we were at.”
“Exactly. And I do, yeah, exactly. There comes a point where you have to decide where their life is based and I want it to be in the northeast for all sorts of reasons. But yeah, it's not a small matter. Like women do this every day. And you know what?”
“Yeah, so it's going to be called the Ministry of Employment Rights. And this is a dedicated department for working people, if you like. And it's quite staggering that in 2019 working people don't have that kind of seat around the cabinet table.”
“Okay, you don't understand is because you don't understand that it was a 30-year journey to deliver Jeremy Corbyn or more, actually. And what he is, you know, if you imagine Jeremy Corbyn just standing alongside 500,000 people, it's not like he's just this orchestrated and carved out like ruthlessly and got himself to that top position.”
Political Thinking with Nick Robinson — The Laura Pidcock One
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