Beth Rigby on a new political year, strikes, the NHS crisis - and Angela Rayner

Was this the week the election campaign really started?: 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... by Electoral Dysfunction

41 min listen

'A punch in the gut': The defection of Natalie Elphicke: 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... by Electoral Dysfunction

34 min listen

Elections debrief: Sunak survives? Starmer solid?: 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... by Electoral Dysfunction

45 min listen

A reset week for Rishi but what will the local elections bring?: Following the prime minister's trip to Europe this week, Beth Rigby, Jess Phillips and Ruth Davidson examine whether Rishi Sunak is convincing on the world stage and ask if his announcement on defence spending will help the Conservatives' chances in... by Electoral Dysfunction

49 min listen

The Mark Menzies claims. And what makes a good foreign secretary?: Following allegations Tory MP Mark Menzies misused campaign funds, Beth Rigby, Jess Phillips, and Ruth Davidson examine the fallout for the government and for the politician who has been suspended from the parliamentary party. He denies all the... by Electoral Dysfunction

39 min listen

The Grindr honeytrap fallout - and do Labour poll leads do them more harm than good?: As the fall-out from the Westminster honeytrap scandal continues to unravel, Beth Rigby, Jess Phillips and Ruth Davidson explain why contacts are so valuable in Parliament and ask what William Wragg’s resignation tells us about Rishi Sunak’s... by Electoral Dysfunction

42 min listen

"Answer The Question!" - PMQs, Parliament tea, and the online election: Why do politicians never answer the question?’ It’s something Beth Rigby, Jess Philips and Ruth Davidson get asked all the time; so, this week they’ve dedicate the whole episode to answering your questions. From why back-benchers ask seemingly... by Electoral Dysfunction

28 min listen

Where do royalty and politics meet?: While the Royal family have faced a challenging few weeks, Beth Rigby, Jess Phillips, and Ruth Davidson explore the points where royalty and politics meet, and what the family will say publicly about the state of cancer care following the King and the... by Electoral Dysfunction

39 min listen

Rishi Sunak: embattled or beleaguered?: As the prime minister tries to shake off rumours of a Tory coup and faces more delays to his Rwanda legislation - Beth Rigby, Ruth Davidson and Jess Phillips discuss where his leadership is at. What could happen if the local elections on May 2nd... by Electoral Dysfunction

48 min listen

Diane Abbott row and Lee Anderson defects - what's it all telling us about the state of politics?: Sky News political editor Beth Rigby, Labour's Birmingham Yardley MP Jess Phillips and former leader of the Scottish Conservatives, Ruth Davidson, look at some of the big politics stories of the week. They say it's Tory donor Frank Hester who's had... by Electoral Dysfunction

53 min listen

The 'meh' budget and Trump on top: The fall-out from the Budget, Donald Trump at Super Tuesday and whether Westminster is paying enough attention to your local council’s financial woes; all are up for discussion in this week's episode of Electoral Dysfunction. Sky News political... by Electoral Dysfunction

38 min listen

Electoral Dysfunction: “People in this country feel like nothing works”: Is it time the country went to the polls?: Following the Rochdale by-election, Sky’s political Editor Beth Rigby, the Labour MP for Birmingham Yardley, Jess Phillips and former leader of the Scottish Conservatives Ruth Davidson discuss what George Galloway’s win means for parliament. They... by Electoral Dysfunction

50 min listen

Teaser: Could the next Tory leader actually be really obvious?: Ahead of our first proper Electoral Dysfunction next week, we thought it’s time to share what Beth, Jess and Ruth have been up to in rehearsals. In this special teaser, they explain what the title is all about and what they’ll be trying to do on... by Electoral Dysfunction

14 min listen

Electoral Dysfunction: How do you get politics and people to connect?: Beth Rigby. Jess Philips. 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... by Electoral Dysfunction

2 min listen

Introducing Patient 11: Young mother and former GB youth swimmer, Alexis Quinn, agrees to enter NHS England psychiatric care following a family tragedy. She could never imagine that her three-day admission will turn into a three-year ordeal. Then undiagnosed with autism, and... by Electoral Dysfunction

2 min listen

Beth Rigby Interviews... Iain Anderson: Sky News' political editor Beth Rigby is joined by Iain Anderson – the chair of LGBT rights charity Stonewall. They discuss issues including how trans and women's rights interact, culture wars and trans people in sport. Email Beth Rigby with your... by Electoral Dysfunction

31 min listen

NHS at 75 | Steve Barclay and Wes Streeting: Sky News' political editor Beth Rigby is joined by editor of the Health Service Journal, Alistair McLellan as the NHS turns 75. This week Beth has sat down with Health Secretary Steve Barclay and Shadow Health Secretary Wes Streeting to discuss how... by Electoral Dysfunction

39 min listen

Beth Rigby Interviews... Irvine Welsh: Sky News' political editor Beth Rigby is joined by Daily Mirror political editor John Stevens to analyse the week's big stories. From former Health Secretary Matt Hancock's appearance at the Covid Inquiry, the Court of Appeal ruling the government's... by Electoral Dysfunction

37 min listen

Rishi Sunak’s personal pledge to bring down inflation and David Furnish on his fight to eradicate AIDS: Sky News' political editor Beth Rigby analyses the week's big stories - including the pressure piling on Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to get inflation under control. And speaks to filmmaker and chair of the Elton John AIDS foundation, David Furnish,... by Electoral Dysfunction

38 min listen

Beth Rigby on Boris Johnson misleading parliament, plus an interview with Dame Wendy Hall: Sky News' political editor Beth Rigby analyses the week's big stories - why former PM Boris Johnson has been accused by MPs of “deliberately” misleading parliament over partygate, and the consequences of his resignation for Rishi Sunak. She hears... by Electoral Dysfunction

34 min listen

Braverman speeding row, migration figures and guests Nigel Farage and Yvette Cooper: Sky News’ political editor Beth Rigby and guests analyse the week’s big stories – how Home Secretary Suella Braverman handled a speeding offence and net migration figures hitting a new high. Nigel Farage tells Beth the Tories have 'betrayed' Brexit... by Electoral Dysfunction

43 min listen

Beth Rigby Interviews.... Rishi Sunak: Sky News’ political editor Beth Rigby is in Japan this week as the leaders of the G7 nations meet in Hiroshima to discuss the war in Ukraine. She sits down with Prime Minister Rishi Sunak to ask about new sanctions being placed on Russia, as well... by Electoral Dysfunction

23 min listen

Beth Rigby Interviews... Keir Starmer and Russian journalist turned dissident Marina Ovsyannikova: As the fall-out from the local elections continues, Keir Starmer refuses to rule out going into coalition with the Liberal Democrats. The Labour leader tells Sky's political editor Beth Rigby that the local elections were a success for his party... by Electoral Dysfunction

43 min listen

Raab fallout with Lord Simon McDonald, plus Aston Villa’s Christian Purslow: Lord Simon McDonald was permanent under-secretary at the Foreign Office during Dominic Raab’s time there. He’s told Sky’s political editor Beth Rigby he thinks the former deputy prime minister, who resigned from Government after a report upheld two... by Electoral Dysfunction

32 min listen

Beth Rigby Interviews... Hillary Clinton: The former US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton speaks to Sky News’ political editor Beth Rigby about the war in Ukraine, next year’s US presidential election and the 25th anniversary of the Good Friday Agreement. Mrs Clinton says that the age of... by Electoral Dysfunction

15 min listen

Labour’s David Lammy, new Scottish First Minister and migration crisis: On this week's podcast, Sky's political editor Beth Rigby is joined by the shadow foreign secretary David Lammy. Other discussion topics include MPs' second jobs, Ukraine and migration. Plus, Beth is joined by her producer Mollie Malone as they talk... by Electoral Dysfunction

33 min listen

Boris Johnson 'on the BBQ’, Rishi Sunak’s tax return and Nicola Sturgeon’s legacy: Sky News' political editor Beth Rigby is joined by Katy Balls, political editor at The Spectator and Sir Craig Oliver, former director of communications at Number 10 (2011-2016) as they discuss former prime minister Boris Johnson's performance in... by Electoral Dysfunction

39 min listen

The budget, TikTok, Gary Lineker - and guest Liam Neeson: Sky News' political editor Beth Rigby is joined by Caroline Wheeler, political editor at the Sunday Times and John Stevens, political editor at The Mirror to dissect Jeremy Hunt’s ‘back to work’ budget and react to the government’s ban on TikTok from... by Electoral Dysfunction

37 min listen

Alex Salmond on the SNP’s future, plus Windsor Framework not yet a ‘slam dunk’: Sky News’ political editor Beth Rigby interviews former SNP leader and Scotland First Minister Alex Salmond after a leadership race began last month for Nicola Sturgeon’s replacement. Beth asks about his relationship with the woman who succeeded him... by Electoral Dysfunction

34 min listen

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