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The Insurgency with Steve Baker

Fighting for a Free Future
Housing Crisis
Brexit
Taxation
Conservative Party
Libertarianism
Economic Growth
Freedom
Capitalism
Free Market
Debanking
Liberty
Free Markets
Charlie Kirk
GB News
Reform Party
Public Spending
Race Relations
Immigration
Financial Sector Overreach
ESG Initiatives

Welcome to The Insurgency with Steve Baker, a podcast from Fighting for a Free Future. Every two weeks, join Rt Hon Steve Baker FRSA and Harry Richer, the Director of FFF, as they sit down with leading figures from the worlds of politics, journalism, and academia and together interrogate the public debate and the issues which matter most. Please subscribe today to support FFF. If you wish to see b... more

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On Tuesday 28 October 2025, Fighting for a Free Future hosted our first briefing event. Titled One Month Until The Budget, we heard from some of the UK’s most eminent free market thinkers on why the UK is in such a bad state, and what can be done abo... more

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Sir Jacob Rees-Mogg
Former MP and influential figure in UK politics, notable for his role in the European Research Group and as a government minister.
Substack, GB News
Episode: Sir Jacob Rees Mogg
Mark Littlewood
Director of Popular Conservatism and former head of the Institute of Economic Affairs (IEA)
Popular Conservatism
Episode: Mark Littlewood
Robert Colvile
Expert at the Centre for Policy Studies
Centre for Policy Studies
Episode: One Month Until The Budget: Why the UK is in such a bad state - and how we can fix it
Maxwell Marlow
Speaker on housing and planning issues
Adam Smith Institute
Episode: One Month Until The Budget: Why the UK is in such a bad state - and how we can fix it
Lord John Moynihan
Keynote speaker discussing economic growth
Episode: One Month Until The Budget: Why the UK is in such a bad state - and how we can fix it
Steve Baker
Chairman at Fighting for a Free Future
Fighting for a Free Future
Episode: One Month Until The Budget: Why the UK is in such a bad state - and how we can fix it
James Graham
Senior Research Fellow for Financial Freedoms at the Prosperity Institute
Prosperity Institute
Episode: James Graham on Debanking
Albie Amankona
Political activist, commentator, and financial analyst.
Episode: Albie Amankona
Saqib Bhatti
Conservative MP for Meriden and Solihull East
Conservative Party
Episode: Saqib Bhatti MP

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Steve Baker
Host of The Insurgency, Steve Baker focuses on discussions surrounding liberty, free markets, and fiscal policies, inviting notable figures from various sectors to engage in vital public debates.
Harry Richer
Co-host of The Insurgency, Harry Richer serves as the Director of Fighting for a Free Future, facilitating in-depth dialogues on contemporary political and economic issues.

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4.5 out of 5 stars from 4 ratings
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    Steve, Thatcher started from first principles. So what is the first principle for state pensions? Not amount of money first BUT the basic principle for pensioners who have paid into the system?

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James Heale
Q: What advice would you give to young people who aspire to journalism?
Work hard, be interested, and read what you want to get into. If you want to work for The Spectator, read The Spectator, find out what's going on.
James Heale
Q: What gets you up in the morning? What is it that excites you about being a journalist?
It's multifaceted. I love stories. I love people. And every day is a chance to do it.
Danny Kruger MP
Q: What do you think the future holds for the Reform Party?
We are moving beyond the purely insurgent phase and need to prepare for winning the next election.
Danny Kruger MP
Q: What made you come to the conclusion that the Conservative Party could not recover?
I don't think it is realistic for the Conservative Party to recover in time to win the next election.
Danny Kruger MP
Q: How do you feel after your defection?
I feel fairly drained but also quite excited about the changes underway in our politics.

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The content primarily focuses on political themes, exploring pressing issues within the UK political landscape, including fiscal policy, governance, and social justice. A variety of notable guests appear, ranging from influential politicians to experts in economic policies and social movements, contributing to rich discussions that embrace a diverse range of opinions. Unique to this space, the conversations emphasize fiscal responsibility, free markets, and the norms of political accountability, pairing personal anecdotes with critical analysis of current affairs. This format not only articulates diverse perspectives but also seeks to energize public discourse around the vital roles of liberty and capitalism in society, making it particular... more

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