Electoral Dysfunction

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  • Political powerhouses Beth Rigby, Ruth Davidson and Harriet Harman unite to unravel the spin and explain what’s really going on in Westminster and beyond.

    Every episode, they will examine politicians, what they stand for and how they sell polices as UK politics enters a new era.

    They will work out which politicians are coming out on top and who is having an Electoral Dysfunction – and what it all actually means for you.

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  • Can Nigel Farage and Reform prove themselves?

    Can Nigel Farage and Reform prove themselves?
    May 3 2025
    Beth Rigby, Harriet Harman, and Ruth Davidson assemble for an elections debrief.

    Beth's been following a very happy Nigel Farage after Reform gained an MP in Runcorn, took the Greater Lincolnshire mayoralty and seized control of several councils.

    But, how does the party promising change in its very name prove itself with greater power and responsibility?

    They also discuss how Keir Starmer reacts to the Labour's losses (Harriet says he needs to deliver on what he's promised)

    And what Kemi Badenoch has to do after a terrible set of results for the Conservatives (Ruth reckons it'll be worse for the 2026 set of elections)

    Come and join us live on Tuesday 20 May at Cadogan Hall in London, tickets available now: https://www.aegpresents.co.uk/event/electoral-dysfunction-live/

    Remember you can also watch us on YouTube!
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    41 mins
  • Can there ever be a calm debate on trans rights?

    Can there ever be a calm debate on trans rights?
    Apr 25 2025
    Beth, Harriet and Ruth discuss the UK Supreme Court's judgment on how a woman should be defined in law.

    They also hear from Ellie, a trans woman who says she's now afraid for her safety and her future.
    Harriet literally wrote the law in question, the Equality Act 2010 - she and the team dig into what the judgement means for individuals and institutions across the country.

    And on May 1st, there are local and mayoral elections in England and the Runcorn and Helsby by-election. The polling group More in Common have helped us hear what's on the minds of voters in Doncaster.

    Find all the candidates in Doncaster and in your area at the Electoral Commission: https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/i-am-a/voter/your-election-information

    Come and join us LIVE on Tuesday 20th May at Cadogan Hall in London, tickets available now: https://www.aegpresents.co.uk/event/electoral-dysfunction-live/

    Remember you can also watch us on YouTube!
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    56 mins
  • Who’s nicer - Lords or MPs?

    Who’s nicer - Lords or MPs?
    Apr 18 2025
    Come and join us LIVE on Tuesday 20th May at Cadogan Hall in London, tickets available now: https://www.aegpresents.co.uk/event/electoral-dysfunction-live/

    The two Baronesses of the podcast finally lift the lid on the House of Lords in this special Q&A episode.

    What’s it really like on the red benches in Parliament? And if you’re a Lord, are you a has-been?

    Also – was Tony Blair actually cool in the 90s? Or was it just a more optimistic time in politics?

    Remember you can also watch us on YouTube!
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    24 mins

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I listen to lots of political pods and this is one of my favourites. Female voices on a range of serious topics, down to earth, interesting and humorous. Doesn't take itself too seriously.

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Love the honesty, humour and insight into politics especially from a female perspective. Great discussions.

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no mansplaining

This podcast has settled in to be excellent: incisive and down to earth. A refreshing change from the mansplaining of other political podcasts.

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I understood that😁

Though love the friendly chat and banter the way you break it down in a way that us who are trying to work out what on earth is going on as politics quite often seems like a massive traffic jam with everyone yelling and honking and a few just going round and round the roundabout occasionally signalling turning and then just going round again so thank you so much and hey I managed my descriptions without expletives😁😁

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Boring

Someone has got to create wealth and jobs - you would not having fun podcasting if it was all about anti-business Labour …. So your pro-labour it’s best sucks. End!

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