• Electoral Dysfunction

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Electoral Dysfunction

By: Sky News
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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.

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Episodes
  • Is Keir Starmer bringing back austerity?

    Is Keir Starmer bringing back austerity?
    Mar 14 2025
    Sir Keir Starmer is doubling down on his bid to reduce government waste, but is his plan a fix or just more spending spin? Beth is in Hull after hearing what the Labour leader is promising, including scrapping NHS England to "cut bureaucracy" and bring management of the health service "back into democratic control".

    Alongside Harriet and Ruth, they also discuss Starmer potentially facing down a rebellion from his own MPs over plans to shake up benefits reform and welfare payments.

    The cracks are widening for Reform UK’s internal spat. Beth speaks to Andrea Jenkyns, who left the Tories to join Reform, on the party's latest bust-up, and Ruth and Harriet look at whether the party’s chaos is helping both Labour and the Conservatives.

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

    And remember, you can also watch us on YouTube!
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    36 mins
  • Rachel Reeves: "People want to talk me down... I'll prove I can do it"

    Rachel Reeves: "People want to talk me down... I'll prove I can do it"
    Mar 7 2025
    Beth’s been to 11 Downing Street to talk to the Chancellor for Electoral Dysfunction.

    She took some of your questions (and a couple of Electoral Dysfunction mugs) with her.

    Rachel Reeves reflects on her first few months in the job, explains what she thinks of the “Rachel from Accounts” label and shares her own money-saving tip which she tries to do every day when at Downing Street.

    She also hints on what might come in her Spring Statement with some strong words on the need for welfare reform.

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

    And remember, you can also watch us on YouTube!
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    1 hr
  • Will a ministerial resignation dent Starmer's post Trump high?

    Will a ministerial resignation dent Starmer's post Trump high?
    Feb 28 2025
    Prime Minister Sir Keir Starmer has returned from the US after what has been seen by Number 10 as a highly successful meeting with Donald Trump. This week, Beth Rigby, Harriet Harman and Ruth Davidson look at the preparation that went into this visit. Beth reveals how she caught the US president's attention. Plus, what is it like in the Oval Office? And how did Mr Trump react when he got that invitation from the King.

    They also discuss the resignation of development minister Annelise Dodds after the aid budget was cut to boost defence spending and ask whether this will dent Mr Starmer's post-Trump confidence.

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

    And remember, you can also watch us on YouTube!
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    35 mins

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