What Makes a True Patriot? (Plus: Vocational GCSEs in Schools) | Dr. Rakib Ehsan & Bill Watkins CBE

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Friday, 9 October 2026 - 25 minutes

This week on Clive's Little Bit Extra, Chance Litchfield steps into the hotseat to break down national identity, patriotism, and the future of vocational education in schools.🇬🇧 Academic Senior Fellow at Policy Exchange, Dr. Rakib Ehsan, joins Chance to discuss what national pride really means from a diverse perspective, challenging the hesitation around standard symbols like the St George's Cross and Union Jack.🛠️ Plus, Chief Executive of the Sixth Form Colleges Association, Bill Watkins CBE, breaks down the government’s plans to introduce vocational GCSEs.Finally, test your knowledge alongside the show with the Pod Lunch Quiz!👉 Subscribe to Clive's Little Bit Extra for more conversations about life in the trades, financial advice, wellbeing, construction industry issues, and the topics that matter most to tradespeople across the UK.Catch Chance weekdays from 12–3 on Fix Radio—the builder station across the nation!Catch Clive On Fix Radio Monday - Thursday 12 PM - 3 PM Across The UK On DAB Radio And Online At https://www.fixradio.co.uk/ 

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