Electoral Dysfunction

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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. Every episode, they will examine politicians, what they stand for and how they sell polices as UK politics enters a new era. 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. WhatsApp - 07934 200444

  1. 1 DAY AGO

    The grooming gang scandal: The politicians in Elon Musk's crosshairs

    Beth, Harriet, and Ruth dive into the storm surrounding Elon Musk's incendiary comments about UK grooming gangs, Sir Keir Starmer, and safeguarding minister Jess Phillips.       They unpack the political fallout, whether Labour's response has been enough, and if the Conservatives have been opportunistic in their approach.       Plus, how Musk's influence mirrors larger challenges, from misinformation to political donations.       You can catch Beth's full interview with Jess Phillips in the Electoral Dysfunction podcast feed.      Email us at electoraldysfunction@sky.uk, post on X to @BethRigby, or send a WhatsApp voice note on 07934 200 444

    42 min

  2. 3 DAYS AGO

    Jess Phillips: The inside story

    In this extra episode of Electoral Dysfunction, Jess Phillips sits down with Beth and reveals what she has lived through in the past few weeks.      Elon Musk accused the Labour MP of being a "rape genocide apologist", putting her in the middle of a political storm.      As the safeguarding minister, Jess Phillips also explains what the government is doing to tackle violence against women and girls.      Email us at electoraldysfunction@sky.uk, post on X to @BethRigby, or send a WhatsApp voice note on 07934 200 444.

    36 min
  3. Behind the scenes of the Tory government’s fall from power - Part 2

    20/12/2024

    Behind the scenes of the Tory government’s fall from power - Part 2

    Former Conservative cabinet ministers Penny Mordaunt and Gillian Keegan join Beth, Ruth and Harriet in the studio to take us behind the scenes of the final days of the last government.    For their final podcasts of 2024, Beth and Ruth ask how the Conservatives fell from power and they get the inside track on Labour’s election campaign from Harriet.    In Part 2, we go inside the Cabinet Room in No 10 Downing Street and we find out what the King was up to on the day the election was called.    Also – how do you deal with an election campaign full of gaffes? And what happens when you lose your parliamentary seat?    Email us at electoraldysfunction@sky.uk, post on X to @BethRigby, or send a WhatsApp voice note on 07934 200 444.

    40 min
  4. Behind the scenes of the Tory government’s fall from power - Part 1

    20/12/2024

    Behind the scenes of the Tory government’s fall from power - Part 1

    Former Conservative cabinet ministers Penny Mordaunt and Gillian Keegan join Beth, Ruth and Harriet in the studio to take us behind the scenes of the final days of the last government.  For their final podcasts of 2024, Beth and Ruth ask how the Conservatives fell from power and they get the inside track on Labour's election campaign from Harriet.  In Part 1, Penny and Gillian look back at the low mood in the party at the end of 2023, going into the election year. What led Rishi Sunak to call the election early? And just how bad was it to have a front seat to the dysfunction?  Email us at electoraldysfunction@sky.uk, post on X to @BethRigby, or send a WhatsApp voice note on 07934 200 444.

    36 min

  5. 13/12/2024

    Syria, Lords, Christmas - Answer The Question special

    Beth, Harriet, and Ruth with their first Christmas episodes - answering your emails and voice notes.     From how to modernise the House of Lords, to what the fall of the Assad regime in Syria means for women.     And, who hosts the best Christmas party in Westminster?     Email us at electoraldysfunction@sky.uk, post on X to @BethRigby, or send a WhatsApp voice note on 07934 200 444.

    36 min

  6. 06/12/2024

    Milestones or millstones for Keir Starmer?

    As Sir Keir Starmer sets out the six 'milestones' his government wants to hit before the next general election, Beth, Ruth and Harriet discuss if leaving immigration off the list was a wise move for the PM.    Plus, as middle-class women of a certain age, they have some thoughts on the allegations against MasterChef presenter Gregg Wallace.     Email us at electoraldysfunction@sky.uk, post on X to @BethRigby, or send a WhatsApp voice note on 07934 200 444.    Sky News has contacted representatives for Gregg Wallace for comment on the allegations against him.  His lawyers say it is "entirely false that he engages in behaviour of a sexually harassing nature".  A BBC spokesperson said any issues raised are taken seriously and there are "robust processes in place" to deal with them.They added: "We are always clear that any behaviour which falls below the standards expected by the BBC will not be tolerated,"  Banijay UK, the Masterchef production company, has appointed a law firm to lead its investigation, It said the company takes complaints "incredibly seriously" but will not comment on individual allegations while the investigation is ongoing.

    28 min

  7. 29/11/2024

    ED extra: Assisted dying passes and Louise Haigh resigns

    As well as this week’s usual episode, Beth, Ruth and Harriet decompress after a busy Friday in Westminster.        The Assisted Dying Bill, which allows adults who are terminally ill to be provided with assistance to end their own lives, has passed through parliament. Ruth and Harriet react to the historic vote.       Plus, a cabinet minister has resigned after a "mistake" revealed by Sky News, less than five months into government. What does it mean for Keir Starmer    👉 Click here to follow Electoral Dysfunction wherever you get your podcasts 👈        Email Beth, Ruth and Harriet at electoraldysfunction@sky.uk, post on X to @BethRigby, or send a WhatsApp voice note on 07934 200 444.

    37 min

  8. 29/11/2024

    Where is Kemi Badenoch’s megaphone?

    Does Kemi Badenoch need to work harder to get the public to understand what she’s about and what she stands for? Ruth’s got some advice for the new Conservative leader after her first few weeks in the job.    After a run of wins in local council seats, we ask if Labour and the Conservatives need to be more worried about Nigel Farage and Reform.     And, if you listen to this podcast sped up, things are going to get even faster at the start of the episode!     Email us at electoraldysfunction@sky.uk, post on X to @BethRigby, or send a WhatsApp voice note on 07934 200 444.

    34 min
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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. Every episode, they will examine politicians, what they stand for and how they sell polices as UK politics enters a new era. 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. WhatsApp - 07934 200444

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    Sky News
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    Sky News
  • Years Active
    2022 - 2025
  • Episodes
    107
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