• Electoral Dysfunction

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Electoral Dysfunction

By: Sky News
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  • Beth Rigby. Jess Phillips. Ruth Davidson.

    With polls suggesting trust in politicians is low, three political powerhouses unite to unravel the spin and explain what’s really going on in Westminster and beyond.

    Every week, they will examine our political leaders and their policies – how they’re written, and how they’re sold to voters – as we prepare for a general election. 

    With so much at stake, they will work out which politicians are coming out on top and who is having an Electoral Dysfunction – and what it all actually means for you.

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Episodes
  • Was this the week the election campaign really started?

    Was this the week the election campaign really started?
    May 17 2024
    After the Labour leader Sir Keir Starmer set out what Labour would do if it wins the election, Beth Rigby, Jess Phillips and Ruth Davidson discuss the six key policies that have been unveiled.
    They also talk about the major speech made by Prime Minister Rishi Sunak at the beginning of the week and debate whether the election campaign has really started.

    Plus, it's been a politically good week for Jess Phillips after her amendment to a bill on banning arrested MPs from Parliament was passed by one vote.

    And there is a listener email about Swiss food.

    Email Beth, Jess, and Ruth at electoraldysfunction@sky.uk, post on X to @BethRigby, or send a WhatsApp voice note on 07934 200 444.
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    41 mins
  • 'A punch in the gut': The defection of Natalie Elphicke

    'A punch in the gut': The defection of Natalie Elphicke
    May 10 2024
    Following the defection of the Dover and Deal MP Natalie Elphicke to Labour, Beth, Ruth and Jess discuss the surprise move and whether it could have been handled differently by Sir Keir Starmer.


    They also talk about Beth's interview with the former immigration minister Robert Jenrick and his warnings about Reform UK.


    Plus, how significant was the defeat of former Conservative mayor of the West Midlands Andy Street? Beth and Jess were both there to tell the story.


    And they answer a question on Labour and the Muslim vote, and what the party can do to restore confidence and trust.


    Email Beth, Jess, and Ruth at electoraldysfunction@sky.uk, post on X to @BethRigby, or send a WhatsApp voice note on 07934 200 444.
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    34 mins
  • Elections debrief: Sunak survives? Starmer solid?

    Elections debrief: Sunak survives? Starmer solid?
    May 3 2024
    It’s the morning after the day before for Beth, Ruth and Jess as they pull apart the local election results they have so far.

    They discuss what big council losses for the Conservatives could mean for the Rishi Sunak narrative. How does the re-election of Ben Houchen as Tees Valley mayor help him?

    Also – are there some niggles for Labour within the results, especially with Muslim communities? Jess explains what she thinks the impact of the Middle East conflict could be in Birmingham.

    Plus, all three discuss John Swinney as a contender for Scotland’s first minister.

    Email Beth, Jess, and Ruth at electoraldysfunction@sky.uk, post on X to @BethRigby, or send a WhatsApp voice note on 07934 200 444.

    Warning: some explicit language.
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    45 mins
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