Tim O'Rourke, chair of the North West region of the Social Democratic Party joined us to explain what the SDP stands for.

Do people need state intervention to protect them from ‘gambling harm’? Or is the threat to individual freedom and privacy a greater risk? PiPs Newcastle met to discuss what is really at stake in the Government’s crackdown on gambling.

NATO was formed in 1949 with Britain as a founding member but is it about time to reconsider our membership?

PiPs Sheffield discussed the UK housing crisis and asked whether it is time to review our policies on the Greenbelt and Localism?

PiPs Newcastle met outside on the Telegraph’s roof terrace to discuss the recent proliferation of anti-car measures across the UK.

Digital currency is gaining a bad reputation for many but what are the benefits of a cashless society?

PiPs Newcastle met to discuss the topic of the UK’s constitutional monarchy, with a particular focus on whether it is becoming too political.

A discussion with Nick Buckley, mayoral candidate for Greater Manchester

The idea of everything you need being within 15 minutes of where you live sounds like a great idea.  Why do some people have concerns? 

The first meeting of the Newcastle PiPs group discussed the UK Government’s response to the Covid pandemic.

At this event we were delighted to welcome guest speaker Cath, from the Greater Manchester branch of the Women's Rights Network.

What caused the UK to become a 'lockdown autocracy' in March 2020, with one of the worst pandemic outcomes in the world - and were we really 'following the science'?