Podcasts

David Lammy records regular audio reports on issues affecting Tottenham, as well as national and international political issues. There are three ways to listen: 1. Click on the "click here to listen icon" beside the broadcast below to listen from within your browser. 2. Download the audio direct to your computer (and copy to your portable player if you want). Then come back regularly to download new episodes. Help with direct downloads 3. Subscribe to the show as a podcast and let the computer take care of everything all by itself. Help with subscribing to podcasts. Frequently Asked Questions (FAQs) about podcasting London Election's Podcast: The price of apathy - why we must all vote on 1st May - 22nd April 2008. With only days to go until voters go to the polls in this years local elections, David Lammy talks about the dangers of the far right winning seats across Britain. He explores the picture across the country, before focusing on London, where the possibility of a low turnout could give the BNP their first seats on the Greater London Assembly. He reiterates Britain’s proud history of championing diversity and tolerance, while at the same time acknowledging that people are concerned about some of the forces shaping modern Britain. But rather than people turning to the far right for answers, he urges voters to support serious politicians that have the policies to tackle climate change; make our streets safer; renew our inner cities and invest in affordable housing. David Lammy joins the Guardian Weekly Politics Team to debate the week's political events - 24th January 2008. The panel includes David Lammy, the Skills Minister, Jackie Ashley, the Guardian columnist, and David Hencke, the Guardian's Westminster Correspondent. We also hear from Simon Hoggart, the Guardian's Parliamentary sketchwriter, and from Will Woodward, the Guardian's Chief Political Correspondent. Topics include: Ken Livingstone, Northern Rock and market turbulence, as well as PMQs. David Lammy's 2nd January 2008 podcast: Looking forward to a renaissance in play. David Lammy returns to the issue of play following up on the substantial progress since his own Compass article on play and the announcement of £225 million of new investment in facilities. He reiterates the importance of play as a vital part of a successful and thriving public realm. David acknowledges the progress made over the last ten years with the record investment in education and the pioneering work of the thousands of children’s centres up and down the country – commenting that the new national play strategy builds on this and inspires genuine optimism in those interested in our children’s futures. David Lammy's 20th December 2007 podcast: The issue of climate change in light of the new Climate Change Bill and the progress made at the recent Bali UN Summit. David Lammy looks at the importance of these developments backed by the British Government and also the challenges that remain - linking the small changes we can make as individuals with the wider need for concerted action at the local, national and international level. He explores the benefits of a low carbon economy and the potential for Britain to be at it's vanguard - creating new industries and the jobs that come with them - highlighting his Minister for Skills role in ensuring we have the necessary skills and training in place to grasp these opportunities. David Lammy's 15th December 2007 podcast: The powerful role of Trade Unions in encouraging and supporting people to take up training. David Lammy recalls the powerful influence his mother's Trade Union had on helping her to progress and train while at work. He fast forwards to the situation now where the Government through UnionLearn and Union Learning Reps is placing the type of support his mother received at the heart of its plans to transform learning and training at work - boosting people's confidence and improving skills. David Lammy's 26th July 2007 podcast: David Lammy's new role as Skills Minister and Gordon Brown's new Government. David Lammy MP talks about his new role as Minister for Skills and the importance of the Gordon Brown Government's new agenda for Tottenham. He particularly highlights the issue of housing and skills as both engines of change and as essential to the type of society Labour in Government is trying to create. David Lammy's 17th May 2007 podcast: The need for greater Black, Asian and Minority Ethnic Representation in Parliament. David Lammy MP powerfully advocates on the need for all BAME shortlists for Labour Party Parliamentary selections. He says "the party's new leadership must take decisive action to address a 'democratic deficit'. We should have 51 minority ethnic MP's, There should be 18 black, 24 Asian and the rest made up from other ethnic minorities if we were in proportion to our population". David Lammy's 29th March 2007 podcast: The importance of culture Q and A. David Lammy answers questions submitted by the public through the Labour Party's website about his role as Minister for Culture. He highlights the importance of the cultural realm and the vital role that libraries, museums, theatres and other cultural spaces have in communities across the UK. He is particularly proud of Labour's record and its commitment to free museum entry, community outreach and investing in youth participation in the arts. David Lammy's 27th February 2007 podcast: Gun Crime and the Inner City. David Lammy reflects on the issue of inner city gun crime and what can be done to tackle it - emphasising the need for long-term solutions and the development of a culture of hope and aspiration. David Lammy's 16th January 2007 podcast: Climate change and empowering communities to play their role. David Lammy talks about the issue of Climate Change and how we as individuals can be impowered to play their part. David Lammy's 27th November 2006 podcast: Commemoration of the Parliamentary Abolition of the Slave Trade. Last week, Tony Blair issued a public expression of contrition for Britain’s role in this slave trade. David Lammy takes this opportunity to comment on the importance of next year's abolition comemoration. David Lammy's 25th September 2006 podcast: Foreign Policy Centre Speech: The Israel-Palestine Conflict and its Impact on Communities in Britain and Europe. David Lammy's conference speech on the importance of solving the Israel-Palestine Conflict and ensuring that the hopes and aspirations of Britain's young Muslims are at the forefront of policy making. David Lammy's 17th August 2006 podcast: Feltham and Marginalised Young People. Following a visit to Feltham Young Offenders institution, David talks about his visit and the wider issue of how to help marginalised young people at risk of falling into a life of crime. David Lammy's 8th August 2006 podcast: Making Poverty History at Home Following the publication of his 'Making Poverty History at Home' pamphlet for the Christian Socialist Movement, David Lammy discusses the need to create a new coalition in the UK to combat poverty. David Lammy's 9th July 2006 podcast: International Development and Victoria Climbie On the first anniversary of the G8 Summit in Gleneagles, David Lammy discusses International Development and Victoria Climbie. 27th March 2006 - ippr speech David Lammy delivers a keynote speech at the launch of a new ippr report entiteld From Access to Participation: Culture, Participation and Civil Renewal. David Lammy's 22nd March 2006 podcast: Education In light of the recent votes in the House of Commons on the new Education Bill, David Lammy discusses education more generally. David Lammy's 15th February 2006 podcast: Smoking in Public Places David Lammy discusses the recent vote in Parliament on smoking in public places and explains why he voted in favour of a total ban. 16th January 2006 - David Lammy's first podcast: Britishness Following the launch of the ICONS project and David Lammy's contribution to the Fabian Conference on the Future of Britishness, David discusses the nature of Britishness in today's society. 27th January 2006 - Speech to the Association of British Orchestras Annual Conference David Lammy addresses the Association of British Orchestras Annual Conference at the SAGE in Gateshead. 26th January 2006 - "Capturing the Public Value of Heritage" David Lammy delivers a speech entitled "Capturing the Public Value of Heritage". 25th February 2005 - "Human Rights Under Attack" David Lammy delivers a speech entitled "Human Rights Under Attack" at the London School of Economics. 20th June 2001 - Loyal Address David Lammy seconds the Loyal Address to the Queen's Speech in the House of Commons. 20th July 2000 - David Lammy's Maiden Speech David Lammy delivers his maiden speech in the House of Commons.