# The Left-Wing Party That Wants to Close the Borders | William Clouston

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Podcast: [The Current Thing](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-current-thing-6044590)
Published: 2026-07-08T18:00:00+00:00
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## Resource

Today SDP leader William Clouston returns, as we discuss:-The legacy of Keir Starmer-His take on Andy Burnham-The positive sign for Britain’s future that no one has noticed-Why immigration is the left’s Achilles heel-The implications of the Makerfield by-election-What the future of the right looks like-If Reform UK have peaked-Whether the Tories will recoverAnd lots more! Get the full episode here: https://www.nickdixon.net/p/the-left-wing-party-that-wants-toSubscribe here: www.nickdixon.net Support us with a donation here: https://www.buymeacoffee.com/nickdixonYouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@nick_dixon X: https://x.com/nickdixon SDP YouTube: https://www.youtube.com/@UCxHouHEwW8AguK_Vi1y_duQ SDP short documentary: https://youtu.be/93sLhfIKgGs?si=YfEhwVtKVHNPS7rk SDP on X: https://x.com/SDPhq Follow William on X: https://x.com/WilliamClouston

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