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Electoral Dysfunction

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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Episodes
  • Why Labour needs to focus on the working class, with Andy Burnham

    Why Labour needs to focus on the working class, with Andy Burnham
    Jun 5 2025
    Beth is catching up with Andy Burnham - the Mayor of Greater Manchester – in his office for an extra episode this week, recorded on Tuesday.

    It’s just days to go until the chancellor unveils her Spending Review, and it’s set to be good news for the North – they are about to get billions for big transport projects. But is that a good enough offer to keep working-class Labour voters interested? Burnham explains why he thinks the government could be doing better to connect with the working classes and how to keep their votes from going to Reform and Nigel Farage.

    For him, it’s simple – better technical education and more social housing, something he’s working on with his extra devolved powers. Will he pave the way for national policy?

    Also, does he actually want to be the leader of the Labour Party?

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    30 mins
  • Farage steps in whilst parliament’s out

    Farage steps in whilst parliament’s out
    May 30 2025
    Nigel Farage is using parliamentary recess to grab the microphone – he's been out and about during the half term holiday criticising the government and claiming Reform UK as the party for families. Harriet and Ruth ask whether he’s been smart in copying the tactics we’re used to seeing from leaders of the opposition.

    It’s just a week on from that EU debate he missed in the House of Commons because he was on holiday himself. So what are the rules for MPs going away in term time? Harriet has a tale of her own.

    Plus we have a holiday treat in the form of an interview with legendary satirist Armando Iannucci - recorded at the ED Live show in London.


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    34 mins
  • Rachel Reeves vs Keir Starmer: Inside the ‘rift’ in Downing Street

    Rachel Reeves vs Keir Starmer: Inside the ‘rift’ in Downing Street
    May 23 2025
    Are Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves falling out over winter fuel payments? Beth tells us what she’s been hearing in Westminster about a rift between the pair and although it’s denied by Number 11, she’s heard there’s a “palpable tension” between the principal players over the change in policy.

    Also, with a vote on welfare reforms coming up next month Beth, Harriet Harman and Ruth Davidson discuss how it will play out with Labour MPs and whether the government is losing its grip despite having such a big majority.

    Plus, Beth speaks to the Secretary of State for Business and Trade Jonathan Reynolds about the winter fuel U-turn and whether the government can get a better deal with Donald Trump.

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    55 mins

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