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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What will Keir Starmer learn from the Labour welfare chaos?

What will Keir Starmer learn from the Labour welfare chaos?

It sounds like concessions are being offered to the dozens of Labour MPs who had threatened to rebel over the government’s planned welfare cuts. On this episode, Beth, Ruth, and Harriet went over the ...

26 Jun 202549min

Why won't Starmer call out Trump?

Why won't Starmer call out Trump?

Days after Keir Starmer told Beth that a US strike on Iran wasn’t imminent, Trump ordered US bunker busters to bomb Iran’s nuclear facilities.   But the UK’s position on the attacks are unclear. The f...

23 Jun 202525min

Will Starmer have to agree to war?

Will Starmer have to agree to war?

Is Donald Trump about to join Israel in attacks on Iran, and will he ask Keir Starmer to help him out? If he does - would it even be legal?A lot has happened since Beth, Ruth and Harriet last got toge...

19 Jun 202545min

Should anyone go to prison for an abortion?

Should anyone go to prison for an abortion?

A landmark bill is due to be voted on in the House of Commons next week that could decriminalise abortion for women in England and Wales.   Currently, any woman who has had an abortion after 24 weeks ...

13 Jun 202545min

Rachel Reeves faces the numbers - can she cut it?

Rachel Reeves faces the numbers - can she cut it?

As Rachel Reeves prepares for next week’s spending review, Beth explains why it could be a defining moment for the government and the chancellor is faced with difficult choices. Harriet talks about th...

6 Jun 202547min

Why Labour needs to focus on the working class, with Andy Burnham

Why Labour needs to focus on the working class, with Andy Burnham

Beth is catching up with Andy Burnham - the Mayor of Greater Manchester – in his office for an extra episode this week, recorded on Tuesday.It’s just days to go until the chancellor unveils her Spendi...

5 Jun 202529min

Farage steps in whilst parliament’s out

Farage steps in whilst parliament’s out

Nigel Farage is using parliamentary recess to grab the microphone – he's been out and about during the half term holiday criticising the government and claiming Reform UK as the party for families. Ha...

30 Mai 202534min

Rachel Reeves vs Keir Starmer: Inside the ‘rift’ in Downing Street

Rachel Reeves vs Keir Starmer: Inside the ‘rift’ in Downing Street

Are Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves falling out over winter fuel payments? Beth tells us what she’s been hearing in Westminster about a rift between the pair and although it’s denied by Number 11, she’...

23 Mai 202555min

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