# Make or break time for the SDP

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Podcast: [a nation of taxpayers](https://stenobird.com/podcast/a-nation-of-taxpayers-7054204)
Published: 2026-01-08T09:20:00+00:00
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## Resource

In the first episode of 2026 - podcast host Duncan Barkes is joined by Will Yarwood of the TPA. Their guest is William Clouston, leader of the Social Democratic Party. William talks about the origins and history of the party and outlines some of their current policies. He also says the next general election will be "make or Break" for the SDP.

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