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A casual look about all things Liberal Democrat in the weird and wonderfully sandalled world of LibDem Land. Started by Richard Kemp & John Potter but with guests from everywhere. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @libdempod

  1. 17/05/2025

    Ep 273: The Future of UK Defence with Helen Maguire MP & Mike Martin MP

    The podcast is delighted to welcome Mike Martin MP and Helen Maguire MP to the show to walk about the future of UK and European defence. It's a fascinating wide ranging discussion. Thank you to Mike and Helen for taking the time to speak to us.  Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subscribe to the channel on YouTube as well as through your podcast provider so you never miss an episode. If you want to support the show why not join our Patreon exclusive service at: www.patreon.com/libdempod Thanks for listening The Lib Dem Podcast

    43 min
  2. Ep 272: Local Election 2025: Reaction & Analysis

    06/05/2025

    Ep 272: Local Election 2025: Reaction & Analysis

    OK...wow!!! John, Hannah, Richard and Shaff are joined by Mark Pack to talk about the local election results, why they happened, what the consequences could be and what Lib Dems need to do for the huge elections next year. Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subscribe to the channel on YouTube as well as through your podcast provider so you never miss an episode. If you want to support the show why not join our Patreon exclusive service at: www.patreon.com/libdempod Thanks for listening The Lib Dem Podcast

    1h 7m
  3. EP 271: The 2025 Local Election Preview

    10/04/2025

    EP 271: The 2025 Local Election Preview

    The candidates are confirmed, the leaflets are going out and the postal ballots land in a few days. John and Jake preview the upcoming 2025 Local Elections. How far will the Tories fall? How many gains will the Lib Dems make? Will it be a breakthrough year for Reform UK?  So much to discuss. Let us have your prediction as well. Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subscribe to the channel on YouTube as well as through your podcast provider so you never miss an episode. If you want to support the show why not join our Patreon exclusive service at: www.patreon.com/libdempod Thanks for listening The Lib Dem Podcast

    45 min

  4. 02/04/2025

    Ep 270: Becoming a Lord

    Today the Lib Dem Podcast teams up with the Never Mind the Barcharts podcast to talk with Party President Mark Pack about his new life as a member in the House of Lords. We also talk about potholes and the crazy state of UK polling at the moment.  Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subscribe to the channel on YouTube as well as through your podcast provider so you never miss an episode. If you want to support the show why not join our Patreon exclusive service at: www.patreon.com/libdempod Thanks for listening The Lib Dem Podcast

    55 min

  5. 27/03/2025

    Episode 269: Stepping back, stepping up or stepping on - Labour Budget Reaction

    Episode 269 Rachel Reeves fiscal statement has said the Labour are stepping up and not stepping back. This episode we discuss the consequences on the people Labour are prepared to step on to maintain their self-imposed economic rules. Now that we are in the official local election period, we also discuss the political consequence of the non-budget on the 2025 elections and beyond.  Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subscribe to the channel on YouTube as well as through your podcast provider so you never miss an episode. If you want to support the show why not join our Patreon exclusive service at: www.patreon.com/libdempod Thanks for listening The Lib Dem Podcast

    50 min

  6. 02/03/2025

    Big Seat Ambitions with Mike Ross

    Season 6 is here!!!! After a hectic few months the Lib Dem Podcast is back with episode 268. John and Hannah are joined by Cllr Mike Ross. Mike is the candidate to be the Lib Dem's first large seat area victory as he fights to win the Hull and East Yorkshire Mayor. How hard is it for Lib Dems to scale up to a seat that contains 6 parliamentary constituencies? Hoe does it feel on the ground? What can every listener can do to help? * since recording Reform have announced their candidate. Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subscribe to the channel on YouTube as well as through your podcast provider so you never miss an episode. If you want to support the show why not join our Patreon exclusive service at: www.patreon.com/libdempod Thanks for listening The Lib Dem Podcast

    54 min

  7. 20/12/2024

    Hope and Optimism - The Green Book Series (Episode 267)

    Episode 267 In our last episode before Christmas our panel discuss where liberals can find hope and optimism in the current political climate. This is part of the Green Book series and features Layla Moran MP, Baroness Lynne Featherstone, Professor Timothy Garton Ash and Chris Bowers. Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subscribe to the channel on YouTube as well as through your podcast provider so you never miss an episode. If you want to support the show why not join our Patreon exclusive service at: www.patreon.com/libdempod Thanks for listening The Lib Dem Podcast

    43 min
  8. By-elections 101 (Episode 266)

    08/12/2024

    By-elections 101 (Episode 266)

    Episode 266 - By-elections 101 From parliamentary to parish, by-elections are a key campaigning opportunity for the Lib Dems.  John, Mary, Neil and Shaff discuss what to do, how to do it and some of the mistakes you should avoid.  Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subscribe to the channel on YouTube as well as through your podcast provider so you never miss an episode. If you want to support the show why not join our Patreon exclusive service at: www.patreon.com/libdempod Thanks for listening The Lib Dem Podcast

    50 min
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A casual look about all things Liberal Democrat in the weird and wonderfully sandalled world of LibDem Land. Started by Richard Kemp & John Potter but with guests from everywhere. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @libdempod

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  • Creator
    The LibDem Pod Team
  • Years Active
    2019 - 2025
  • Episodes
    272
  • Rating
    Clean
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    © 2025 Lib Dem Podcast
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