In this week's episode, we dive into a question that often gets overlooked: Do local elections in the UK actually make a difference? In light of the recent local elections, does Nigel Farage and Reform's success suggest a shift in public opinion or just a lucky coincidence? With turnout typically low and national politics dominating the headlines, it’s easy to assume local votes don’t carry much weight. But is that really the case?

As always, Maya and Nige take opposing sides — Maya arguing that local councils shape the everyday lives of citizens in powerful ways, the other challenging whether they have any real decision-making power or are just symbolic?

In Front Page Face Off, we discuss the Green Party and Zack Polanski wanting to try out 'Eco-Populism'. We also look at Yvette Cooper and her decision to publish the nationalities of criminals. Finally, we look at living in London and why anyone bothers since the cost of living is so high...?

Links to articles we discussed:

https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/apr/22/home-office-foreign-criminals-nationalities-uk?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

https://www.telegraph.co.uk/money/property/house-prices/london-become-capital-frugal-living/

https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/may/05/green-deputy-zack-polanski-launches-leadership-bid-with-uk-eco-populism-vision?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other

Timestamps:

Intro: 00:00:00-00:00:58

Maya's section: 00:00:59-00:08:46

Nige's section: 00:08:46-00:23:35

FPFO Article 1: 00:23:38-00:29:36

FPFO Article 2: 00:29:37-00:35:42

FPFO Article 3: 00:35:43-00:39:45

End: 00:39:46-00:40:07

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