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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Should Starmer say sorry for his freebies?

Should Starmer say sorry for his freebies?

As the row over Keir Starmer's freebies rumbles on, Beth, Ruth and Harriet discuss if the prime minister can put the issue to bed before the Labour Party conference this weekend.    What does the leak...

20 Sep 202447min

Is this the end of MPs presenting TV shows?

Is this the end of MPs presenting TV shows?

With the winter fuel allowance vote passing in the House of Commons, Beth, Harriet and Ruth discuss the row and government’s approach to dealing with the unpopular policy.    They also look at MPs who...

13 Sep 202440min

How a Tory leadership hopeful once hacked Harriet Harman

How a Tory leadership hopeful once hacked Harriet Harman

Beth, Harriet and Ruth look at the political fallout from this week's Grenfell Inquiry report, and ask if the government can do more to speed up any prosecutions.     Plus, Harriet reveals her surpris...

6 Sep 202441min

Starmer ends summer early... and Harriet Harman joins our line-up

Starmer ends summer early... and Harriet Harman joins our line-up

Beth and Ruth have some news! They’ve got a new permanent co-host on Electoral Dysfunction.   Labour legend and former deputy prime minister Harriet Harman is joining the line up every week to take yo...

30 Aug 202426min

'Answer The Question!' - Is the chancellor telling us everything?

'Answer The Question!' - Is the chancellor telling us everything?

Ruth and Beth are once again joined by the former Labour MP and ex-shadow culture secretary, Thangam Debbonaire to answer listener questions.They explain the role of special advisers in politics and d...

23 Aug 202428min

Moving on from the riots (with Thangam Debbonaire)

Moving on from the riots (with Thangam Debbonaire)

Ruth and Beth are back from their holidays to catch up on the big political stories. This time, they’re joined by former Labour MP and former shadow culture secretary Thangam Debbonaire. They talk abo...

16 Aug 202453min

'Answer the Question!’ with Harriet Harman - Labour's wait for a female leader

'Answer the Question!’ with Harriet Harman - Labour's wait for a female leader

In an episode recorded before their summer break, Beth and Ruth are delving back into the inbox for another "Answer the Question" special. It's Labour's Harriet Harman who is back to help them.   They...

9 Aug 202431min

'Answer The Question!’ - Reasons to be hopeful with Jon Ashworth

'Answer The Question!’ - Reasons to be hopeful with Jon Ashworth

Beth and Ruth are back with another Answer The Question special, and this time they’re joined by former Labour shadow minister Jonathan Ashworth.   They discuss if the media did enough to report on ab...

2 Aug 202428min

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