This week on The Memo, Kaylem Shepherd welcomes journalist and broadcaster Benjamin Butterworth for an in-depth conversation on A Nation Divided: The Polarisation of UK Politics.Is Britain more politically and culturally divided than ever before? Together, they explore how growing polarisation is reshaping the UK’s political landscape from escalating culture wars and shifting party loyalties to the social and emotional impact on everyday life. They unpack what’s driving these divisions and whether they represent a fundamental crisis or simply a new phase in British democracy.The discussion also delves into the heated debates around free speech and the representation of the LGBT+ community in politics. How do we balance protecting rights with open dialogue? Are political and cultural conversations becoming more inclusive or more polarised? Benjamin and Kaylem take a nuanced look at these questions, highlighting the challenges and complexities behind the headlines.This episode offers a thoughtful, no-spin exploration of some of the most urgent issues shaping young people’s political realities today. Whether you’re politically engaged or just curious about what’s really going on, this conversation gives you the insights to understand and navigate a nation divided.Join the conversation by sharing your thoughts and questions.Subscribe & follow for more:» Subscribe to The Memo: /@thememopodcast » Follow us on TikTok: tiktok.com/@thememopodcast » Follow us on Instagram: instagram.com/kaylemshepherd» Listen on Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/6gJIk5r5p6IUdx0Q8FUn8p?si=974f8fd480534d60» Listen on Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/the-memo-with-kaylem-shepherd/id1816567705#UKPolitics #Polarisation #TheMemoPodcast #BenjaminButterworth #FreeSpeech #LGBT #CultureWars #Labour #Tories #KeirStarmer #RishiSunak #Tiktok #KaylemShepherd #DonaldTrump #KemiBadenoch