Episodes

  • Is Keir Starmer obsessed with Nigel Farage?

    Is Keir Starmer obsessed with Nigel Farage?
    Oct 3 2025
    When the Prime Minister said Reform’s migration policy was ‘racist’ - was that a mistake? It dominated the Labour Party conference in Liverpool this week, where Beth asked Keir Starmer about his comments... and pulled him up on Donald Trump’s remarks about Sadiq Khan.

    So with the May elections starting to loom in the minds of politicians, how worried are Labour that they are going to lose out to Reform? And did Andy Burnham have the impact everyone expected in Liverpool?

    Plus, Harriet and Ruth give their tales of conferences past.

    Remember, you can also watch Beth Rigby, Harriet Harman and Ruth Davidson on YouTube.

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    49 mins
  • The Health Secretary puts doctors on notice

    The Health Secretary puts doctors on notice
    Sep 29 2025
    Beth interviews Health Secretary Wes Streeting at the Labour Party conference in Liverpool.

    He's clear in his warning to members of the BMA about future strike action: "The NHS is hanging by a thread, don’t pull it."

    He also reveals his plan to fib to the prime minister if he was offered the home secretary role in the recent shuffle.

    Remember, you can also watch Beth Rigby, Harriet Harman and Ruth Davidson on YouTube.
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    36 mins
  • Why Do Some Men Know Best About Pregnancy?

    Why Do Some Men Know Best About Pregnancy?
    Sep 26 2025
    Donald Trump gave his two cents on what women should be doing whilst pregnant this week... and Nigel Farage followed suit with his view back here.

    So how damaging are their comments? And why do men think they know best about women’s bodies?

    Later - is Andy Burnham plotting a move on Downing Street? He claims reckons Labour MPs are asking him to challenge Sir Keir Starmer for leadership of the party.

    Days before the Liverpool party conference, what’s Burnham up to and how will it unsettle MPs? Harriet wonders if everyone is getting over-anxious about the thought of a Reform UK government.

    And with the UN General Assembly coming to a close in New York, what can we be optimistic about? Ruth and Harriet give their take as part of the Hope Campaign.

    Remember, you can also watch Beth Rigby, Harriet Harman and Ruth Davidson on YouTube.

    And on Monday, we’ll have an extra episode in the feed from Labour Party Conference, after Beth sits down with Health Secretary Wes Streeting.

    As we talked about it on the show the advice on taking Lemsip during pregnancy can be found here; https://www.medicinesinpregnancy.org/leaflets-a-z/colds-and-flu/

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    48 mins
  • Beth asks Trump about Mandelson and Epstein

    Beth asks Trump about Mandelson and Epstein
    Sep 19 2025
    Starmer and Trump meet at Chequers and the world's eyes are on them. So why did Trump say he doesn't know Peter Mandelson? The UK's former ambassador to Washington who was sacked last week?

    And what did Trump mean when he said that Putin had "let him down"?

    To match the occasion - a special episode of Electoral Dysfunction and Trump100, a Sky News podcast mashup. Beth Rigby, Harriet Harman and Ruth Davidson are joined by Mark Stone, who's been on the state visit all week.

    So as Team Trump leaves British soil… is Starmer better off now than he was at the start of the week? And where does that press confernece leave him as he prepares to recognise the state of Palestine.

    Also - Jimmy Kimmel comes off air - what does it say about free spech, both in the US and here at home?

    Remember you can watch all our episodes on our YouTube channel!
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    30 mins
  • Mandelson sacked over Epstein

    Mandelson sacked over Epstein
    Sep 11 2025
    Peter Mandelson is sacked as the UK's ambassador to the US - his former cabinet colleague, Harriet, says it's shameful that he didn't resign. It's all after new revelations over his friendship with Jeffrey Epstein.

    Ruth isn't impressed either and wonders why Keir Starmer was defending him at PMQs.

    Donald Trump arrives in London for his state visit next week.

    Given questions about Epstein always raise his hackles – how will the PM tackle his visit now?

    Remember, you can also watch Beth Rigby, Harriet Harman and Ruth Davidson on YouTube.
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    47 mins
  • Is Labour too London?

    Is Labour too London?
    Sep 9 2025
    A long list of women all want to be Labour’s next deputy leader - Lucy Powell, Emily Thornberry, Bridget Phillipson, Alison McGovern, Bell Ribeiro-Addy and Paula Barker have all thrown their names into the mix.

    Beth, Ruth and Harriet look at their prospects and reveal what sort of deputy Keir Starmer would prefer – as well as who the left of Labour would prefer is rooting for. Does the next deputy need to be a Northern woman?

    Plus, after hot footing it between Birmingham and London, Beth reflects on her interview with Nigel Farage and if the Reform conference was hinging on the American vibes.

    Remember, you can also watch us on YouTube.
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    37 mins
  • Rayner resigns and Starmer resets (again)

    Rayner resigns and Starmer resets (again)
    Sep 5 2025
    Beth, Harriet and Ruth reassemble after Angela Rayner’s resignation prompts one of the biggest cabinet reshuffles in years.

    She admitted she didn’t pay enough stamp duty on the purchase of a new home and, after an ethics investigation, quit as deputy prime minister and housing secretary.

    David Lammy takes the deputy role with a move to justice secretary.

    Keir Starmer’s had two resets in a week – can he now get on with his dream of delivery?

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    34 mins
  • Is Angela Rayner a "hypocrite" if she doesn't resign?

    Is Angela Rayner a "hypocrite" if she doesn't resign?
    Sep 4 2025
    Was the deputy prime minister trying to evade and dodge tax? Is she a 'hypocrite'? Or was she simply doing what she thought was the right thing?

    Beth takes Ruth and Harriet behind the scenes of her interview with Angela Rayner this week as they ask whether she will survive in government, or if she will have to resign.

    It all emerged after Rayner admitted she didn't pay enough tax on her home in Hove - you can catch the exclusive 20-minute interview in the Electoral Dysfunction feed.

    After recording, Verrico & Associates confirmed that it had advised Ms Rayner on the purchase of the flat. Joanna Verrico, the managing director, told The Telegraph: "We acted for Ms Rayner when she purchased the flat in Hove. We did not and never have given tax or trust advice. It's something we always refer our clients to an accountant or tax expert for.

    "The stamp duty for the Hove flat was calculated using HMRC's own online calculator, based on the figures and the information provided by Ms Rayner. That's what we used, and it told us we had to pay £30,000 based on the information provided to us. We believe that we did everything correctly and in good faith. Everything was exactly as it should be."

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    39 mins