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Electoral Dysfunction

By: Sky News
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  • Beth Rigby. Jess Phillips. Ruth Davidson.

    With polls suggesting trust in politicians is low, three political powerhouses unite to unravel the spin and explain what’s really going on in Westminster and beyond.

    Every week, they will examine our political leaders and their policies – how they’re written, and how they’re sold to voters – as we prepare for a general election. 

    With so much at stake, 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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  • Interviewing the PM and loving PMQs – with Rylan

    Interviewing the PM and loving PMQs – with Rylan
    Jun 28 2024
    For the final call-up from Jess’ subs bench, Beth and Ruth get their first male co-host – Rylan!

    The self-confessed politics junkie explains where his interest comes from, why he always keeps Wednesday free for PMQs – and his own experience of interviewing the Prime Minister.

    Plus, he explains how his own experience in the public eye could help new MPs.

    And there’s an update on Ruth’s campaign letterbox injury.

    Email us at electoraldysfunction@sky.uk, post on X to @BethRigby, or send a WhatsApp voice note on 07934 200 444.

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    32 mins
  • Does the prime minister's partner have to have a role?

    Does the prime minister's partner have to have a role?
    Jun 25 2024
    Former Labour adviser Ayesha Hazarika is back with Beth and Ruth as the election campaign moves towards its final week.

    On this episode they answer listener questions about Nigel Farage - after the Reform UK leader suggested the West provoked Russia's invasion of Ukraine, while insisting he was not an "apologist or supporter of Putin" - and more on Priti Patel's chances of becoming leader of the Conservative Party.

    They also discuss the role of Sir Keir Starmer's wife Victoria in the Labour campaign and what her role might be if Labour form the next government.

    Email Beth, Ruth, and Ayesha at electoraldysfunction@sky.uk, post on X to @BethRigby, or send a WhatsApp voice note on 07934 200 444.
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    44 mins
  • What are the odds a betting scandal sinks the Tories?

    What are the odds a betting scandal sinks the Tories?
    Jun 21 2024
    Presenter turned political campaigner Carol Vorderman joins Sky News political editor Beth Rigby and Conservative peer Ruth Davidson as the general election campaign enters its final fortnight.

    Jess has chosen Carol for her subs bench this time because of the campaigning she now does on social media.

    They assess the damage accusations people close to the PM placed bets on the election date, could have on the Conservative campaign.

    Plus, Beth, Ruth and Carol talk about why some listeners are seeing no campaigning on their doorstep, while others can’t escape the leaflets.

    Email Beth, Ruth, and Carol at electoraldysfunction@sky.uk, post on X to @BethRigby, or send a WhatsApp voice note on 07934 200 444.

    In this episode we mention the constituency of Bristol North West, the full list of candidates are:

    • Caroline Gooch (Liberal Democrats)
    • Darren Jones (Labour Party)
    • Scarlett O'Connor (Reform UK)
    • Mary Page (Green Party)
    • Laura Saunders (Conservative and Unionist Party)
    • Ben Smith (Social Democratic Party)
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    33 mins
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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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Honesty

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

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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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