British Thought Leaders

Net Zero Energy Policies Are Damaging Our Economy, Livelihoods: David Turver

NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with energy expert David Turver to talk about how renewables pushed energy prices so high, the damage Net Zero is doing to our industry and lives, and why he’s so concerned about government powers granted in the Energy Act 2023.
David writes on Substack: davidturver.substack.com

Salmon Farming Is Wiping Out Wild Fish and Damaging Our Environment: Nick Measham

NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with Nick Measham, the CEO of conservation charity WildFish, to talk about industrial salmon farming, how it’s pushing wild salmon and trout toward extinction, and the damage it does to the marine environment.

The Chinese Regime Is Interfering With Britain’s Academic Freedom: Michelle Shipworth

NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with Michelle Shipworth, associate professor of energy and social sciences at University College London, to talk about how the Chinese Communist Party is chipping away at academic freedom in Britain.

Nanny State Bans Will Lead to an Unhappy and Extremely Oppressive Society: Christopher Snowdon

NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with Christopher Snowdon, head of lifestyle economics at the free market think tank Institute of Economic Affairs, to talk about why he opposes government intervention in alcohol, smoking, and obesity issues, and how these public health measures affect our freedoms.

We Need to Save Our Heritage From Anti-Tradition Activism: Zewditu Gebreyohanes

NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with Zewditu Gebreyohanes, senior researcher at the Legatum Institute, to discuss the importance of treasuring Britain’s heritage—and what happens when identity politics replaces historical truth and balance.

Being Harmed by Medical Treatment You're Told Is 'Gold Standard' Is Devastating: Kath Sansom

NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with Kath Sansom, who campaigns for people suffering complications from mesh implanted during surgery. Kath talks about the difficulties they face with often unremovable mesh in their bodies, the legal action taken against manufacturers, and how this scandal affects trust in our medical system.

We Need to Keep Asking Questions About COVID-19 and the Lockdowns: Martin Neil & Norman Fenton

NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with professors Martin Neil and Norman Fenton to talk about their new book, which explores the science and data used to make decisions during the COVID-19 pandemic.

American Corporations Are Buying Up Britain–and It's Very Bad for Ordinary British People: Angus Hanton

NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with economist and entrepreneur Angus Hanton to discuss how Britain’s businesses are being taken over by U.S. interests, the scale of the takeover, what’s behind it, and why no one is talking about it.

Obesity Is Costing the UK 198 Billion Pounds a Year, Tackling It Must Be a Priority: Tam Fry

NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with Tam Fry, chairman of the National Obesity Forum, to talk about the impact of the nationwide obesity crisis and what can be done to turn things around.

No Matter How Bad Things Get, We Will Always Yearn for the True, Beautiful and Good: Edmund Adamus

NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with Edmund Adamus, from the Commission of Inquiry into Discrimination Against Christians, to talk about the challenges facing Christians in the UK, how a growing number of young people are turning to a more traditional lifestyle, and why we need to oppose attempts to divide us.