Humaira Ali and Graham Howe: In conversation with two councillors

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Policy Innovation Podcast

Nathan Lawes

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The podcast interviewing unsung heroes - from Startup Founders and Scientists to Mothers and former Prime Ministers - who share their experiences and ideas for innovating policy to build a better world.

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Humaira Ali and Graham Howe: In conversation with two councillors

Policy Innovation Podcast

35 minutes 23 seconds

4 years ago

Humaira Ali and Graham Howe: In conversation with two councillors

Today's guests are local councillors Humaira Ali and Graham Howe, representing Southwark and Wokingham in the UK.

In this episode, Humaira and Graham explore what a council is, what councils do, and how we can improve the system through policy innovation - including whether or not we even need political parties in the first place.

Follow Humaira on Twitter and connect with Graham on LinkedIn.

Terminology:

Ward - the administrative area of a borough that elects (and is represented by) a councillor (or councillors)
Statutory instrument - delegated legislative power
Canvassing - directly engaging with local residents
Politicking - partisan or politically-driven activity