Electoral Dysfunction

Electoral Dysfunction

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. Each episode examines who holds influence, what politicians are really saying, and the forces driving decisions behind closed doors. With authoritative insight and candid conversation, they assess who is rising, who is falling, and who is heading for Electoral Dysfunction. For audience questions and comments, message the team on WhatsApp: 07934 200444

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Can Starmer silence the rebels?

Can Starmer silence the rebels?

Beth Rigby, Ruth Davidson and Harriet Harman analyse Rachel Reeves’s spring statement and how Donald Trump may have made things worse for her.   The chancellor has redone her maths to make sure she st...

28 Mar 202543min

Is Rachel Reeves about to have a very tough week?

Is Rachel Reeves about to have a very tough week?

As Rachel Reeves prepares to unveil the spring statement next week, Beth, Ruth and Harriet discuss what cuts the chancellor will make to close her budget deficit and how difficult it will be for her t...

21 Mar 202542min

Is Keir Starmer bringing back austerity?

Is Keir Starmer bringing back austerity?

Sir Keir Starmer is doubling down on his bid to reduce government waste, but is his plan a fix or just more spending spin? Beth is in Hull after hearing what the Labour leader is promising, including ...

14 Mar 202536min

Rachel Reeves: "People want to talk me down...  I'll prove I can do it"

Rachel Reeves: "People want to talk me down... I'll prove I can do it"

Beth’s been to 11 Downing Street to talk to the Chancellor for Electoral Dysfunction. She took some of your questions (and a couple of Electoral Dysfunction mugs) with her.  Rachel Reeves reflects on ...

7 Mar 20251h

Will a ministerial resignation dent Starmer's post Trump high?

Will a ministerial resignation dent Starmer's post Trump high?

Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has returned from the US after what has been seen by Number 10 as a highly successful meeting with Donald Trump.  This week, Beth Rigby, Harriet Harman and Ruth Davidso...

28 Feb 202534min

A pact between Farage and Badenoch?

A pact between Farage and Badenoch?

What could a pact between Nigel Farage’s Reform party and Kemi Badenoch’s Conservatives look like? Are we about to see the Tory party lurch closer to the right?     Beth, Ruth and Harriet answer this ...

21 Feb 202528min

Labour WhatsApps: "If you’ve got racist thoughts then you shouldn't be an MP!"

Labour WhatsApps: "If you’ve got racist thoughts then you shouldn't be an MP!"

Do MPs say one thing in public, and another in private? This week, Beth Rigby, Harriet Harman and Ruth Davidson ask what’s been going on with the two MPs suspended from the Labour party over WhatsApps...

14 Feb 202540min

Is it already over for Kemi Badenoch?

Is it already over for Kemi Badenoch?

This week, Ruth's changed her opinion about Kemi Badenoch – but it isn't any more favourable for the new Tory leader. Ruth had thought she'd get two years in the job – now she's thinking it might be l...

7 Feb 202538min

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