This week on The Memo, Kaylem Shepherd sits down with former Labour councillor Daisy Blakemore-Creedon for a powerful and personal conversation on Young Voices in Politics: Speaking Out and Standing Alone.

At just 18, Daisy made headlines when she won a seat on Peterborough City Council while still preparing for her A-levels. But just a year later, she has resigned from the Labour group, citing a toxic environment of bullying, marginalisation, and unaddressed antisemitism within her local party. In this candid interview, Daisy shares her journey from hopeful young campaigner to independent councillor, revealing the pressures, betrayals, and difficult choices that shaped her path.

Together, Kaylem and Daisy explore the reality of youth in politics: what it takes to stand up for your values, the emotional toll of internal party conflicts, and how identity, race, and religion intersect in today’s political spaces. They also delve into the serious allegations she’s raised — including the delayed handling of a formal complaint and what she describes as deeply hurtful accusations of racism.

Is British politics truly open to new, diverse voices — or are young changemakers being silenced from within? This episode unpacks the risks of speaking out, the cost of political courage, and what Daisy’s experience says about the state of local democracy and accountability today.

Whether you’re politically active or just questioning who politics really works for, this is a must-listen conversation that puts truth, transparency, and integrity at the centre.

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