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Electoral Dysfunction

Sky News
Labour Party
Keir Starmer
Conservative Party
Donald Trump
Rishi Sunak
Brexit
UK Politics
Rachel Reeves
Angela Rayner
UK Economy
UK Government
Reform Party
Kemi Badenoch
NHS
Peter Mandelson
Assisted Dying
Jess Phillips
Nigel Farage
European Union
Ukraine

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 headin... more

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Sir Keir Starmer says he has "put to bed" the row over the appointment of Peter Mandelson as US ambassador – but it looks set to rumble on for the PM.

Starmer's former chief of staff Morgan McSweeney has now been summoned to give evidence to the Com... more

Keir Starmer says that if he'd known Peter Mandelson had failed his vetting, he would never have appointed him US ambassador.

The PM told the MPs that civil servants in the Foreign Office had made a "deliberate decision" not to tell him, and that it... more

Are voters about to hand Nigel Farage his biggest win yet? Reform are polling in second place in Scotland, and while Farage’s party might not win in May, could the result change politics in the UK as we know it?

This podcast was recorded on Thursday... more

The world is reeling, thanks (again) to US President Donald Trump -who started his week by threatening to kill a “whole civilisation”... and is ending it by insulting his NATO allies. It’s left Harriet asking just how Trump got to be so out of contro... more

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Recent Guests

Luke Tryl
Pollster from More in Common who provided focus group insights and polling context
More in Common
Episode: Is this the election that makes Nigel Farage unstoppable?
Keir Starmer
Prime Minister of the United Kingdom (at time of interview)
Labour Party
Episode: EXCLUSIVE: Keir Starmer on his special relationship with Trump
Anas Sarwar
Scottish Labour Leader
Labour Party
Episode: Could Angela Rayner’s comeback rescue Labour?
Wes Streeting
Health Secretary and potential leadership challenger within the Labour Party
Labour Party
Episode: EXTRA: Wes Streeting on his friendship with Peter Mandelson
Laura Trott
Shadow Secretary of State for Education
Labour Party
Episode: Is this the end of social media for teenagers?
Helle Thorning-Schmidt
Former Prime Minister of Denmark
Kingdom of Denmark
Episode: Is Starmer still a player in Trump’s world?
Nick Clegg
Former Deputy Prime Minister and leader of the Liberal Democrats
Liberal Democrats
Episode: Nick Clegg on Brexit regret and what Britain does next | 10 Years of Brexit Part 2
Michael Gove
Prominent Brexiteer and former journalist
Episode: The vote that fractured politics | 10 Years of Brexit Part 1
Matthew Doyle
Former Director of Communications for Keir Starmer
Labour Party
Episode: Did Keir Starmer and Rachel Reeves mislead us?

Hosts

Beth Rigby
Sky News journalist and political editor with deep Westminster experience.
Ruth Davidson
Former leader and current political commentator with Sky News links; co-host on many episodes.
Harriet Harman
Senior MP and long-standing political commentator with Labour-aligned perspectives.

Reviews

4.5 out of 5 stars from 1.6k ratings
  • Enough of Mandelson

    Couldn’t care less about the Starmer/Mandelson drama, I’ll be back probably when you move onto another topic

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    1428639ow
    United Kingdom7 days ago
  • Disgraceful title

    Change it - hate speech not welcome

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    1
    George Agdgdgdwango
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Missing the actual news

    Used to love this podcast. Unfortunately they have now got so focussed on bashing Starmer they are missing the actual news. Last week it was all about Mandelson (albeit nothing new on this since September) in the middle of the second week of the Iran war. With a promise to discuss the war this week. This week however was all about Labour leader speculation and the Iran war was only mentioned as a hammer to hit Starmer even suggesting we should agree with Trump’s comments! Even on the domestic f... more

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    2
    SarjanWag
    United Kingdoma month ago
  • Going off it

    Some pretty shocking analysis from Ruth recently, not sure if she’s politicking or losing her touch

    Apple Podcasts
    2
    Niky_Noodles
    United Kingdom2 months ago
  • Dull and mediocre

    Don’t waste your time listening to this. There is so much better out there

    Apple Podcasts
    1
    Sw1200
    United Kingdom3 months ago

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Great balance of analysis and wit; occasionally the tempo can dip on heavy debates.
Balanced, insightful discussions from three seasoned politicians/media figures.
Some listeners feel a shift in tone with certain hosts; debates can feel partisan.
Strong guests and smart questions keep politics accessible and engaging.

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#24
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Apple Podcasts
#33
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Apple Podcasts
#62
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Apple Podcasts
#65
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Apple Podcasts
#163
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#174
New Zealand/News/Politics

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How much economic damage is Donald Trump doing? | Q&A
Q: Who has done more lasting damage to the UK economy, Truss or Trump?
They compare Truss's short‑term policy shock with Trump's global actions, noting that Truss caused direct domestic damage while Trump's effects are broader and more long‑lasting, requiring international coordination to respond.
How much economic damage is Donald Trump doing? | Q&A
Q: Will Angela Rayner be Britain's first female Labour Prime Minister?
The hosts acknowledge Rayner as a leading figure on the left and discuss timing and leadership dynamics, suggesting she could be a future contender but emphasizing that leadership contests are uncertain and depend on broader party support.
EXCLUSIVE: Keir Starmer on his special relationship with Trump
Q: How has your relationship with President Trump influenced UK policy and messaging?
He acknowledges the special relationship but argues that external pressure from Trump is a tactic to influence him; he remains steadfast in not changing course unless it serves Britain, while trying to keep lines open for pragmatic collaboration.
EXCLUSIVE: Keir Starmer on his special relationship with Trump
Q: PM, welcome to our podcast. What are the conditions when we went in, and how do we come out of this better?
Starmer emphasizes acting in the British national interest, avoiding being dragged into conflict, and pursuing de-escalation and coalition-building while safeguarding UK security and economic stability.
Did the Greens just deliver a knockout blow for Keir Starmer?
Q: What does this result do for Starmer, do you think?
This is a state of execution. There's going to be an absolute collapse that is going to happen.

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A sharp panel discusses the mechanics of UK politics, focusing on leadership dynamics, party strategy, and Westminster drama. Episodes routinely unpack how statements translate into policy, with live questions and listener feedback shaping each conversation. Noteworthy is the trio's blend of insider media perspective, long-form policy insight, and willingness to challenge party lines, which often leads to balanced yet opinionated debates. The show tends to favor timely political analysis, accountability, and governance issues that matter to politically engaged listeners and professionals in media, PR, and public affairs.

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Recent guests on Electoral Dysfunction include:

1. Luke Tryl
2. Keir Starmer
3. Anas Sarwar
4. Wes Streeting
5. Laura Trott
6. Helle Thorning-Schmidt
7. Nick Clegg
8. Michael Gove

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