Peter McComack ("Mr Obnoxious") YouTube Channel: 11th December 2024: PopCon Director, Mark Littlewood, agreed to a near two-hour interview with Peter McCormack (@MrObnoxiousPod) to discuss the origins of PopCon; where the Conservatives went wrong; Conservative values vs Reform UK; and much more... 

You can watch or listen to the full interview HERE. 

This one is a bit of a marathon (1:51:23) and undoubtedly the longest interview he has ever done as PopCon Director. Helpfully, if you are short on time, you can cut to the parts you are most interested in: 

Breakdown of interview:

00:00:00 - Introduction

00:01:15 - Popular Conservatism Origins

00:07:42 - Challenges of Electoral Strategy

00:10:40 - Conservative Values vs. Reform UK

00:14:08 - Reform UK's Cross-Party Appeal

00:19:38 - Rise of Anti-Establishment Politics

00:24:48 - Disconnect Between Leaders and Voters

00:26:19 - Conservative Leadership and Radicalism

00:33:19 - Business and Taxation Struggles

00:37:24 - Failures of Political Leadership

00:41:43 - Competency in Modern Politics

00:46:45 - Lack of Relatable Political Figures

00:49:05 - Media Scrutiny on Politics

00:52:43 - Authenticity vs. Political Correctness

00:55:23 - Necessity of Radical Economic Reforms

01:00:49 - Spending Cuts: Where and How

01:06:38 - Incentivising State System Opt-Outs

01:10:44 - Comparing Scandinavian Systems

01:15:50 - Immigration's Impact on Public Finance

01:22:38 - Private Healthcare and NHS Reforms

01:30:45 - Long-Term Reform Strategies for Government

01:35:20 - Balancing Public Spending and Services

01:40:15 - Challenges of Modern Taxation

01:47:30 - Future Vision for Conservative Politics

01:55:12 - Closing Thoughts on Reform