Ep 65Housing
Feel at home: Linda Cobb OBE, on the Renters' Rights Act 2025
The Renters Rights Act 2025 came into force on 1 May 2026. It is the biggest overhaul of the private rented sector in over thirty years. For Black…
46 min
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65 episodes of UK politics, analysed through the lens of African heritage communities. Play any episode right here, or open it for full show notes and chapters.
Ep 64Faith
Nuts and crosses: Why is Christian nationalism on the rise?
What happens when those who claim to be defenders of the Christian faith use it to justify exclusion and racism? In this episode of The Black Paper…
53 min
Ep 63Labour
Hope Again: Beyond Andy Burnham's conference speech
Ndukwe Onuoha is joined by Joseph Ogundemuren — political and trade union activist, community campaigner, former Hackney councillor and Chair of…
1 hr 9 min
Ep 62Faith
A house divided: How our community continues to sabotage itself
What happens when a community loses faith in its own institutions?
25 min
Ep 61Africa & Diaspora
No Longer at Ease: On negligence, nationalism and nationhood
Two major stories this week, both with direct implications for African heritage communities in Britain.
41 min
Ep 60Work & Economy
Let my people go: The government tackles modern day slavery
On 3 September 2026 the UK government announced a change to the Skilled Worker visa rules. For the first time, a worker formally recognised as a…
37 min
Ep 59Media
Outrage pays: Social media is poisoning UK politics
Why does the UK feel like it is drifting into a more toxic political information environment? Using Rupert Lowe, Elon Musk, and the rise of outrage…
34 min
Ep 58Race & Equality
Who’s next: Does Britain have a problem with Black excellence?
In this episode, we discuss the recent fallout from the death of Professor Jason Arde, exploring themes of racism, education, and immigration policy…
49 min
Ep 57Race & Equality
Black in, Black out: The struggles of being Black in Britain
The resignation of Cambridge professor Jason Arday raises difficult questions about race, excellence, representation and the burden placed on Black…
45 min
Ep 56Work & Economy
My son is a plumber: Are African communities ready for apprenticeship?
Andy Burnham wants to put apprenticeships on the same footing as university. But will African families buy into the vision? This week, we explore why…
48 min
Ep 55Immigration
Rev. Clive Foster: On Windrush, community, and faith
In this episode, we speak with Reverend Clive Foster, the UK's first Windrush Commissioner, about justice, community engagement, and the importance…
1 hr 0 min
Ep 54Labour
Burnham Begins: But, is he for us?
Andy Burnham is in Downing Street. The mood has changed, but what about the direction?
46 min
Ep 53Reform UK
Garbage in, garbage out: Is Farage in the dumps?
Nigel Farage has resigned his parliamentary seat - and immediately announced he is standing again in the resulting by-election. The reason? A formal…
42 min
Ep 52Race & Equality
Do no harm: Dr. Fatima Eltinay on the Baroness Amos report
Dr Fatima Eltinay is a Consultant Anaesthetist, Deputy Police and Crime Commissioner for Derbyshire, and Chair of Derbyshire Neighbourhood Watch. Her…
56 min
Ep 51Labour
All hail the King: Is Andy Burnham "for us"?
Less than two years after Labour’s landslide, Keir Starmer is out.
52 min
Ep 50Labour
Bayo Alaba MP: Representation still matters
In this episode of The Black Paper, we sit down with Bayo Alaba, the first Labour MP to represent Southend East and Rochford, to explore his journey…
54 min
Ep 49Reform UK
Pure, cold rage: Is political violence getting normalised?
In the wake of the sentencing of the killer of Henry Nowak, Nigel Farage took to the podium to do what he does best: dog-whistle politics. Only this…
43 min
Ep 48Immigration
Don't take it lying down: visa scams and prostate checks
A landmark employment tribunal has awarded nearly £30,000 to a care worker who relocated to the UK under the post-Brexit visa scheme, only to receive…
52 min
Ep 47Politics
David Weaver: Tired, but not tapping out
What happens when a community can speak eloquently about its problems, but not so much about the solutions?
1 hr 21 min
Ep 46Politics
What lies beneath: Examining the Domestic Violence Concession status
It’s been one year already!
55 min
Ep 45Labour
Beginning of the end: Is Starmer’s premiership over?
Click on this link to write to your MP about Cllr Glenn Gibbins’s death threat to Nigerians: https://theblackpaper.co.uk/write-to-mp.html
48 min
Ep 44Labour
Numbers don't lie: Labour's African vote problem
Ahead of the 7 May local elections, we surveyed 123 African heritage voters across the UK. The findings confirmed some things we suspected…
58 min
Ep 43Reform UK
Democracy for sale: what does Christopher Harborne really want?
On this episode, we ask why Christopher Harborne, a reclusive Sheffield-born billionaire living in Thailand, has donated more than £22 million to…
52 min
Ep 42Labour
Prince of Darkness: will Peter Mandelson dim Starmer's light?
Will Peter Mandelson be the end of Keir Starmer's premiership?
55 min
Ep 41Reform UK
On your mandate: are we ready for African Reform Councillors?
Reform has unveiled its list of Council candidates for May, and their supporters are having a meltdown! Why? Because there are Black and Brown…
30 min
Ep 40Reform UK
Politics is a market place: why we should never stop engaging.
Kemi Badenoch is reported to be Britain's most popular party leader. But as Reform's poll numbers wobble, we ask whether the media has quietly…
30 min
Ep 39Immigration
New class, same politics: Will Angela Rayner save the ILR debate?
Has Angela Rayner taken the first step in a leadership challenge - and what does it mean for our community?
1 hr 8 min
Ep 38Africa & Diaspora
All about interests: President Tinubu's state visit to the UK
In this episode of The Black Paper, we explore Reform’s tactics, the role of voter sentiment in elections, and the hypocrisy shaping politics in both…
54 min
Ep 37Politics
The freestyle episode: sometimes you need a break
In a slight deviation from our usual format, we take a small break from politics to talk about… well… politics.
54 min
Ep 36Politics
Caught in the middle: how will the war in Iran affect you?
This episode explores the complex geopolitical landscape, the impact of recent Middle East conflicts, and the implications for global and local…
1 hr 4 min
Ep 35Politics
Baggy Shanker MP: Why engagement matters
In this episode, we sit down with Baggy Shanker MP, Member of Parliament for Derby South.
52 min
Ep 34Politics
Dog whistle politics: is Britain being colonised?
Is Britain “being colonised” - or is that language part of something much bigger?
44 min
Ep 33Immigration
What a week! Murder, migration, and political mayhem.
In this episode of The Black Paper, we unpack a series of pressing and interconnected issues: from the realities of gender-based violence and the…
59 min
Ep 32Labour
It's giving African politics: Braverman, Burnham, and the Battle for Sudan
On this episode, we move between Sudan and the United Kingdom, examining how current affairs are nothing but echoes of a not-so-distant past.
1 hr 2 min
Ep 31Immigration
The beer parlour episode: visas, defections, and AI in the police
Possibly the most chaotic episode of The Black Paper yet.
1 hr 30 min
Ep 30Media
Too young for likes: banning social media for under-16s
In this conversation, we focus on two major policy debates shaping everyday life in the UK: the proposed ban on social media for under-16s and the…
58 min
Ep 29Politics
Back like we never left: welcome to the 2026!
In our first episode of the year, we cast our minds back to what stood out for us in 2025, and what we look forward to in 2026.
54 min
Ep 28Work & Economy
Health matters: remember, you're not Superman!
In our last episode of the year, we discuss various themes surrounding health, leadership, and employment, particularly focusing on the cultural…
55 min
Ep 27Reform UK
One week, one trouble: Keir Starmer and Nigel Farage for their political lives
With political leaders working hard to keep a fresh wave of turmoil at bay, this episode dives into the latest Labour Together polling on Keir…
57 min
Ep 26Work & Economy
The price of staying afloat: what the UK budget means for our community
This episode explores the recent UK budget, its implications for African heritage communities, and the broader economic landscape.
42 min
Ep 25Africa & Diaspora
The Black Paper interview: Oluomo of Derby
In the first of our interview series, we engage in conversation with Benjamin Kuti, a Nigerian social activist popularly known as Oluomo of Derby…
59 min
Ep 24Immigration
No country for refugees: why are people upset about Shabana Mahmood's assylum policies?
In this episode, we discuss the recent announcement by the UK government regarding immigration policy, particularly focusing on the implications for…
46 min
Ep 23Africa & Diaspora
We refuse to forget: remembering the sacrifices of African soldiers in both World Wars
Africa's contribution to the World Wars is often whitewashed, but we refuse to forget.
51 min
Ep 22Faith
Defender of the faith: why is Trump interested in Nigerian Christians?
In this episode, we discuss the recent designation of Nigeria as a 'Country of Particular Concern' by the US, focusing on the implications of this…
57 min
Ep 21Politics
The doctor won't see you now: why is the UK cutting funding for AIDS and malaria?
In this episode, we discuss the UK government’s recent decision to cut its contributions to the Global Fund, which supports vital health initiatives…
44 min
Ep 20Work & Economy
It's the economy, stupid!: navigating tough times and family pressures
In this episode, we discuss the current economic challenges facing various countries, particularly the UK and Nigeria. We explore the implications of…
51 min
Ep 19Politics
Forget what you heard: is it time for more nuanced political conversations?
In this episode, we discuss the current political climate, focusing on the erosion of trust in political discourse, the implications of Gary…
33 min
Ep 18Immigration
Indefinite Leave to Resent: will Farage stop talking about migrants, and will Labour stop copying him?
In this episode of we unpack Reform’s explosive proposal to scrap Indefinite Leave to Remain and even deport those who already hold it.
30 min
Ep 17Labour
It's Rayning change: what Angela Rayner's resignation means for politics - and us
In this episode, we discuss the recent resignation of Angela Rayner, the former Deputy Prime Minister of the UK, and the implications of her…
55 min
Ep 16Politics
Break the bank: the back-to-school season is here!
In this episode, we discuss the financial burdens faced by families during the back-to-school season in the UK, particularly focusing on the costs of…
48 min
Ep 15Politics
Raise your true colours: what's all the fuss about flags?
In this episode, we delve into the complex issues surrounding national flags in the UK, exploring the intersection of patriotism, political…
50 min
Ep 14Immigration
It's a girl! - On Liz Truss and the politics of childbirth
In this episode, we explore various themes, including the UK's political landscape, with a focus on figures such as Liz Truss and the implications of…
47 min
Ep 13Immigration
Summer of no love: are the anti-migrant protests a taste of things to come?
In this episode, we discuss the rising anti-migrant sentiment and protests in the UK, exploring the historical context of migration, economic…
1 hr 1 min
Ep 12Africa & Diaspora
If it's not bad enough: what's Kemi's beef with Nigeria?
In this episode, we discuss the controversial statements made by Kemi Badenoch, the leader of the Conservative Party in the UK, regarding her…
48 min
Ep 11Politics
Turn down for what? The true toll of holidays on our communities
In this episode, we explore the impact of summer holidays on families, with a particular focus on the challenges faced by parents in managing…
45 min
Ep 10Africa & Diaspora
Dead Presidents: is the UK cashing out on African corruption?
In this episode of The Black Paper, we discuss the implications of the death of former Nigerian President Muhammadu Buhari, reflecting on his…
57 min
Ep 9Immigration
New parties, same old problems - and the migrant communities caught in the middle
On this episode, we explore the fragmentation of UK politics, focusing on the emergence of new political parties, the disillusionment with the Labour…
57 min
Ep 8Immigration
Rinse and repeat: when the economy gets bad, blame migrants
In this episode, we discuss the recent changes to UK immigration rules, exploring the implications for skilled workers, the healthcare sector, and…
45 min
Ep 7Politics
Justice for Daniel Anjorin
In this episode, we discuss current events, focusing on the tragic case of Daniel Anjorin, a young boy murdered on his way to school.
41 min
Ep 6Immigration
Boom! How the Isreal-Iran war reverberates in African migrant communities in the UK
In this episode, we explore the intricate relationship between the Israel-Iran conflict and its broader implications for global geopolitics…
41 min
Ep 5Immigration
Chale just come: the case of the Ghana boy and the challenges faced by immigrant parents in the UK
In this episode, Ndụkwe Ọnụọha and Cheta Nwanze discuss the complex issues surrounding the case of a British-Ghanaian boy who sued his parents for…
50 min
Ep 4Immigration
Serve at your own risk: does the UK treat migrant soldiers fairly?
In this episode of the Black Paper podcast, hosts Ndụkwe Ọnụọha and Chxta welcome guest JB Vundla, a retired soldier, to discuss the intersection of…
47 min
Ep 3Race & Equality
Justice vs Optics: 5 years after the Black Lives Matter protests
In this episode, we discuss the impact of the Black Lives Matter movement, particularly in the context of the UK, five years after the murder of…
47 min
Ep 2Africa & Diaspora
Are you mad? Mental health in the African heritage communities
In this episode, we discuss the importance of mental health awareness, particularly within the African heritage community. They share personal…
42 min
Ep 1Immigration
The immigration white paper: a bridge too far for Labour?
In this podcast episode, Ndụkwe Ọnụọha and Cheta Nwanze discuss the UK political landscape, particularly focusing on the implications of the…
46 min
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