Electoral Dysfunction

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• Andy Burnham draws his battle lines

  October 2, 2026 · 48 min

  Andy Burnham set out his stall during an emotional speech at the Labour Party conference – pledging to scrap the triple lock, create a national care service, and reform the first-past-the-post voting system. Beth Rigby, Ruth Davidson and…

• Can Andy Burnham make Britain believe again?

  September 25, 2026 · 43 min

  Can Andy Burnham bring back hope - or is he all style and no substance? Following the prime minister's meeting with Donald Trump in New York, Beth Rigby, Ruth Davidson and Harriet Harman discuss whether Mr Burnham's leadership has brought…

• Is the government doing anything to stop AI killing us all?

  September 18, 2026 · 57 min

  The government needs to step up and properly regulate AI - that’s what Culture Secretary Lisa Nandy told the podcast - saying we can expect to hear more about it soon. She’s on the podcast this week talking to Beth after we’ve heard…

• Why did Andy Burnham choose Israel for his biggest moment yet?

  September 11, 2026 · 52 min

  Ed Milliband made a bold statement in the Commons this week - UK government sanctions on Israeli settlements. But is there more to the timing of this? Harriet makes the case for why it's principled rather than political, and Beth, Ruth and…

• What changes if Zack Polanski is an MP?

  September 4, 2026 · 39 min

  Could Zack Polanski win in the St Pancras and Holborn by-election – and how crushing would a loss be to the Green Party’s momentum? Harriet Harman, Ruth Davidson and Beth Rigby discuss – and mull over whether the whole thing will be an…

• 'A bloodsport': Were journalists to blame for Keir Starmer’s downfall?

  August 28, 2026 · 43 min

  Do lobby journalists bear some responsibility for the collapse of the Starmer Government – or was it down to poor polling and a loss of authority? Beth Rigby, Ruth Davidson and Harriet Harman discuss whether the chaos around Keir Starmer…

• How ‘mega-donors’ are buying political influence... and your algorithm

  August 21, 2026 · 48 min

  How are our political parties funded – and is it time for a cap on donations? Ruth Davidson and Harriet Harman pull back the curtain on political donations – and discuss whether bots astroturfing social media are rapidly becoming a major…

• What does Nigel Farage’s win in Clacton actually prove?

  August 14, 2026 · 40 min

  Nigel Farage is an MP once again as he was victorious in the Clacton by-election, winning 63% of the vote and overcoming his main competitor - Count Binface. But has the vote left us with more questions than answers? And why didn’t Farage…