Dining across the divide: ‘On climate, he liked a graph. I’m a little more: show me the evidence’ Martyn, an IT worker, and Alan, a semi-retired construction worker, met for dinner and discussed their differing views on climate change, with Martyn believing it’s human-made and Alan questioning the severity and solutions. They also debated immigration, with Martyn advocating for easier asylum claims and Alan emphasizing border control. Despite their disagreements, both enjoyed the conversation and the company.

• Martyn (IT worker) and Alan (semi-retired construction) met for dinner, representing opposing political viewpoints.
• Martyn believes climate change is human-made and real, while Alan is skeptical of its severity and the proposed solutions.
• They disagreed on immigration, with Martyn supporting easier asylum processes and Alan advocating for border control.
• Martyn is a former Labour voter now considering Lib Dems or Greens, while Alan is a former Conservative voter now leaning towards Reform.
• Both men found the conversation enjoyable, despite their differing perspectives.