British Thought Leaders

NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with leader of the Social Democratic Party William Clouston. William talks about economic indifference destroying Britain’s social prosperity, pausing immigration for a whole generation, and why it will take decades to fix the housing shortage.

NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with Professor James Tooley, Vice-Chancellor at University of Buckingham. James talks about the challenges of running a university that champions free speech, why it’s important for education to counter the orthodoxy, and his research into the success of private schools in the world’s most dangerous slums.

NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with businessman and Conservative peer Lord Michael Farmer. Lord Farmer talks about the difficulties of championing family in the world of politics, the damage liberalism has inflicted on society in the age of the internet, and the importance of faith.

NTD's Lee Hall sits down with broadcaster and former member of Parliament Lembit Öpik. Lembit talks about the state of freedom in Britain, why debate and discussion are so important, and the obstacles he’s faced in disagreeing with the mainstream climate change narrative.

NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with journalist and author Robin Aitken MBE. After 25 years at the BBC, Robin says Britain’s national broadcaster needs to be reformed – or defunded. He discusses the state of modern media, and why it’s important to talk about the Divine.

NTD's Lee Hall sits down with Andrew Roberts, historian, author and member of the House of Lords. Lord Roberts talks about the importance of learning lessons from conflict – and what we can expect from wars of the future. As an award winning Napoleon biographer, he shares his thoughts on the recent Hollywood blockbuster.

NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with Dr Robert Malone to talk about vaccines, a global surge in mortality rates, and the consequences of our pandemic policies. Dr Malone discusses the weaponisation of language, a global psyops campaign to suppress dissension, and the capture of mainstream media.

NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with Uyghur poet and academic Aziz Isa Elkun. Elkun talks about the important role of poetry in protecting the Uyghur culture from the Chinese Communist Party. And how Xi Jinping is trying to completely remove his people from existence.

NTD's Lee Hall sits down with former prisoner and prison reform advocate David Shipley for a unique insight into the criminal justice system. David talks about the overcrowding of prisons, pressure on the probation service and the problems of reoffending. He discusses the horrifying things he experienced when locked up that made him want to dedicate himself to improving the prison system. He also shares how some of the closest bonds of friendship are formed by people incarcerated together.

NTD's Lee Hall sits down with author & researcher Belinda Brown. Belinda talks about her recent investigation into sex education in schools and the shocking things children are being taught. She talks about who is behind this ultra-progressive curriculum and what parents can do to keep their children safe.

NTD's Lee Hall sits down with Shaun Bailey, member of the London Assembly and the House of Lords. Shaun talks about London's affordable housing shortage, knife crime and the need for tougher policing, why a two-tier approach to tackling drugs won't solve the drugs problem, and his life journey from one of London's poorest housing estates to being Lord Bailey of Paddington.

NTD's Lee Hall sits down with Marie Kawthar Daouda, lecturer in French at Oriel College Oxford. Marie talks about the damage caused by decolonization, the importance of preserving and celebrating our past, why we need to look beyond surface identity to appreciate true human values, and why creating beauty matters in today's automated world.

NTD's Lee Hall sits down with Calum Miller, ethicist, philosopher and medical doctor. Calum teaches Philosophy at the University of Oxford, where his research focuses on abortion policy in practice. He talks about the status of abortion in Britain, why legalising abortion doesn't necessarily lead to better health outcomes, and why he thinks choosing life is the best option.

NTD's Lee Hall sits down with Professor Ian Pace from City, University of London. Ian is a founding member of London Universities' Council for Academic Freedom, Britain's first council to support academic freedom in higher education. He says the organisation was needed to counter the effect of movements such as gender identity ideology, decolonisation and critical race theory.

NTD's Lee Hall sits down with Ben Habib, Deputy Leader of Reform UK. Ben talks about the failures of the Conservative Party, the attack on what it means to be British, why multiculturalism hasn't worked, and what can be done to stop Britain's brain drain.

NTD's Lee Hall sits down with Geoff Hill, author, journalist and conservationist. Geoff talks about two reports he wrote, published by Net Zero Watch, that detail two big problems in Africa: deforestation and access to clean water. Geoff explains why both of these could be solved by supporting Africa to develop electricity infrastructure. And why the loss of Africa's massive forests is the whole world's problem.

NTD's Lee Hall sits down with Karen Harradine, anthropologist and journalist who specialises in anti-Semitism. Karen talks about the rise of anti-Semitism in the freedom movement and across mainstream media, as well as discussing recent events in Israel and the West.

NTD's Lee Hall sits down with Graham Linehan, one of Britain's most successful sitcom writers and creator of Father Ted. Graham talks about creating characters that became part of our culture, how comedy is not playing the role it should in society, and why speaking out for women's rights was something he was willing to give up his career for.

NTD's Lee Hall sits down with Catherine Perez-Shakdam, journalist, commentator and expert on the Middle East. Catherine spent years in Iran as a journalist and saw the dangers of the regime. After fleeing to the West, she tells her story and warns of the disruptive and dangerous role Iran is playing in Israel and the West.

NTD's Lee Hall sits down with Vincent McGovern, author, campaigner and father. After being denied access to his own children, Vincent became a self-taught expert in family law and family courts. He learned how to fight back against a system that he says is heavily weighted against fathers. And he tells his story to help other struggling dads do the same.

NTD's Lee Hall sits down with Nick Buckley MBE who is standing as an independent candidate for Mayor of Greater Manchester. Nick talks about the changes he'd like to see in his region, and how 20 years of working with the homeless mean he knows how to solve Manchester's homelessness problem. He also talks about his experience of being sacked by the charity he founded for criticizing Black Lives Matter -- and what happened when he refused to take his dismissal lying down.

NTD's Lee Hall sits down with Will Geddes, international security specialist and problem fixer to the stars. Will talks about his life as security expert for celebrities, politicians and business leaders, what it's like working in the most hostile of environments, and how people can stay safe in today's hectic world.

NTD's Lee Hall sits down with Dom Wightman, editor and co-founder of Country Squire Magazine. Dom talks about the threats facing farmers and their traditions. And the ongoing battle between countryside wisdom and bureaucracy. He also discusses the damage environmental activists are doing to the countryside, and why the government needs to pay more attention to the angst of rural people.

NTD's Lee Hall sits down with Steven Woolfe, Director of the Centre for Migration & Economic Prosperity. Steven talks about how how immigration policies have driven divisions in Britain, and why elected European leaders keep failing to fulfil their immigration promises. He discusses the economic prospects facing the party that wins the next election, and why it’s crucial to tackle the criminals behind illegal immigration.

NTD's Lee Hall sits down with Sir John Curtice, polling expert and Professor of Politics at Strathclyde University. Sir John discusses what the polls are telling us about the next election, Net Zero, immigration and Scottish independence. He also talks about the ongoing challenges of mass polling and why pollsters sometimes get things completely wrong.

NTD's Lee Hall sits down with family lawyer Sarah Phillimore to talk about the importance of protecting children from making life-changing decisions under the influence of gender identity ideology. As a co-founder of Fair Cop, Sarah talks about woke ideologies affecting the police force and why the police only seem to support one ideological trend.

NTD's Lee Hall sits down with judge and distinguished human rights barrister Sir Geoffrey Nice KC. Sir Geoffrey talks about the problems created by long and expensive international legal proceedings, based on his experience prosecuting Slobodan Milosevic and working at the International Criminal Court. He discusses the two tribunals he chaired to investigate human rights abuses by the Chinese Communist Party, and the importance of the designation of Genocide.

NTD's Lee Hall sits down with Conservative Member of Parliament Danny Kruger to discuss his latest book 'Covenant: The New Politics of Home, Neighbourhood and Nation'. Danny talks about restoring the virtues that he says are important in society for making good people, a good nation and a good life. He talks about the harm done by the sexual revolution and the Western deathwish. And reflects on rebuilding trust between politicians and the people that was damaged by COVID lockdowns.

NTD's Lee Hall sits down with Ian Paisley, MP for North Antrim and member of the Democratic Unionist Party In this wide-ranging interview, Ian talks about the success of a post-Troubles Northern Ireland, why his Party is boycotting the Windsor Framework, and what being part of the United Kingdom means to him. He also talks on a more personal level about following in the footsteps of his political giant father, and the challenges of living a life of faith in frontline politics.

NTD's Lee Hall sits down with ex-Royal Marines Commando and bestselling author Lee West. Lee talks about going undercover in a French migrant camp. He spent a week among migrants planning to illegally cross the Channel to England, before crossing one of the world's busiest shipping lanes himself in a small boat. Lee talks about living homeless in research for his book, what life was like as a highly-trained solider in Iraq and Afghanistan, and why leaving the military just before the COVID lockdowns was one of the most difficult experiences of his life.

NTD's Lee Hall sits down with Conservative peer Daniel Moylan who is concerned about the upcoming Online Safety Bill set to be signed into law this year. The bill transfers powers from the government to a regulator who can require WhatsApp, iMessage and Signal to to scan people's public and private messages. Whatsapp and Signal have already said they may leave Britain rather than create a backdoor in their end-to-end encryption. The bill also threatens Wikipedia and in particular Welsh Wikipedia, the world's biggest Welsh language website.

NTD's Lee Hall sits down with Jerome Booth, economist and author, to discuss his latest book on mass groupthink called "Have We All Gone Mad?" Jerome talks about big tech and government controls on people's behaviour. And that the way out of groupthink is to keep learning, and talking to those with different opinions.

NTD's Lee Hall sits down with Lois McLatchie Miller, a cultural commentator who works for ADF - a faith-based advocacy organization that protects fundamental freedoms. Lois talks about defending people charged with thought crimes after silently praying near an abortion clinic. She also discusses the importance of valuing and exercising our freedom of speech to prevent ongoing censorship.

NTD's Lee Hall sits down with Tim Price, an asset manager and author who wrote a book called "The War on Cash". Tim talks about debanking and woke policies affecting the corporate world, and shares his thoughts on government plans to control the money supply through Central Bank Digital Currencies. He talks about inflation and debt, factors that he considers to be behind many of the world's current problems.

NTD's Lee Hall sits down with Elmer Yuen, a Hongkonger in exile. Elmer talks about plans for bringing democracy to Hong Kong and offering a constitution to the people. He also gives his unique insight into the Chinese Communist Party and shares knowledge he feels the West needs to understand about the regime.

NTD's Lee Hall sits down with Clare Page, a concerned parent campaigning to increase transparency in schools. After hearing from her daughter about the sex education lessons at school, Clare found the company providing the lessons had links on their lesson website to adult content including pornography. Clare took legal action and is fighting for parents' rights to know what their children are being taught in school.

NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with David Matas, international Human Rights Lawyer and world-leading researcher of Forced Organ Harvesting in China. David says the killing of prisoners of conscience for their organs is happening in China today, and that genocide is taking place not only against the Uyghurs but also against the Falun Gong spiritual practice.

NTD's Lee Hall sits down with Chris McGovern, a former teacher who now Chairs the Campaign for Real Education. Chris has advised top levels of government on educational policy and presses for improving standards through high quality teaching. He talks about how to stop Britain's fall down the education league tables, as well as the infiltration of woke ideologies into our classrooms.

NTD’s Lee Hall sits down with Reverend Calvin Robinson, a political advisor, broadcaster and conservative commentator. Calvin talks about the battles he’s been through standing up to wokeness in the church and beyond, and why he encourages others to stick up for their beliefs. He says the inclusivity that progressive society talks about doesn’t stretch to Christians, and that the intolerance they are suffering will become persecution.

NTD's Lee Hall sits down with Joel Brown, a doctor and commentator on race and social issues. Joel describes himself as a recovering power-hungry race-aholic, and says following extreme race ideologies led to souring of his relationships with friends and family. He says breaking free of victimhood and re-embracing his faith gave him a fresh view on the world. https://twitter.com/JoelBrownMD https://twitter.com/LeeAlanHall

NTD's Lee Hall sits down with Kristian Niemietz, Head of Political Economy at the Institute of Economic Affairs think tank. Kristian is an expert on reformation of Britain's National Health Service (NHS), a topic that has seen him subject to backlash and attack. He talks about the special status the NHS has in the hearts and minds of the British public, and why this makes debate and progress very challenging.

NTD's Lee Hall sits down with Andrew Montford, author and director of Net Zero Watch. Andrew talks about the impact on our lives of the complete transformation of society needed to meet government carbon emission targets. And explains that even if Western countries did meet their Net Zero targets, it would make little difference without getting China on board. https://twitter.com/NetZeroWatch

NTD's Lee Hall sits down with demographer and author Paul Morland to discuss how the lack of births and deaths is changing the world we live in. Paul talks about developed societies moving towards societal collapse. As people become more educated, wealthy and comfortable, their priorities change and family sizes shrink. He also talks about the immigration situation in Britain, the fall of Japan, and why the whole world will become more African by the end of the century.

NTD's Lee Hall sits down with Marius Balo, who tells his incredible story of being wrongfully imprisoned in China for eight years. Marius talks about the horrors he witnessed in the infamous Chinese forced labour system, working on products sold by big Western brands. He went over two years without seeing sunlight. Being locked up for so long rekindled his faith, the one thing that enabled him to survive this ordeal. After his release last year, Marius walked nearly 2000 miles past Romania’s Communist-era labour camps and prisons to raise awareness of what's happening in China.

NTD's Lee Hall sits down with Sir Graham Brady, Member of Parliament for Altrincham and Sale West and Chairman of the 1922 Committee. Sir Graham talks about being an early objector to the pandemic lockdown policies, and says governments around the world crossed a line when they moved from being servants of the people to trying to control their lives. He also talks about life as head of the influential '22 Committee and what it's like to go and tell the leader of the country that their days are numbered.

NTD's Lee Hall sits down with Susie Violet Ward, a journalist, author and financial analyst. Susie raises alarm bells about a new centrally-controlled digital currency that the British government aims to introduce - to replace money. Similar plans are being considered by the Federal Reserve and central banks all over the world. This central bank digital currency or CBDC would completely change the control people have over their own money and yet it’s getting very little attention in the media – or from the public. @DecentraSuze

NTD's Lee Hall sits down with Reverend Daniel French, vicar of the seaside town of Salcombe and co-host of the popular Irreverend podcast. Daniel talks about how the lockdowns affected him and his work as a faith leader when churches were forced to close. He also talks about some of the challenges facing Christianity including the culture wars, dwindling worshipper numbers, and an increasingly progressive Church leadership. @holydisrupter irreverendpod.com

NTD's Lee Hall sits down with Marc Sidwell, film-maker, journalist and Director of Research at The Henry Jackson Society. Marc talks about a series of documentaries he made for the New Culture Forum covering the history, achievements and genius of Western civilisation. Marc says the West is something that should be celebrated, and that despite attacks from within -- and authoritarian powers -- the heyday of the West is not over yet. @marcsidwell marcmywords.substack.com

NTD's Lee Hall sits down with Ethan Gutmann, an award-winning China analyst, human rights investigator and author. Ethan talks about his book The Slaughter, and the horrors he uncovered in talking to people who were involved in forced organ harvesting in China. He also talks about researching his next book in Kazakhstan, where he spoke to Uyghurs who’ve been detained in camps in Xinjiang.

NTD's Lee Hall sits down with Jo-Anne Nadler, a writer, journalist and concerned parent who recently wrote a report for Civitas thinktank about critical social justice undermining schools. Jo-Anne says a ‘revolution’ delivered ‘largely by stealth’ is supported by external and often self-declared ‘experts’. They teach children radical ideological positions on issues such as race, gender and sexuality. Jo-Anne talks about how parents can get informed and fight back against indoctrination of their children. @JoAnneNadler www.jo-annenadler.com