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Diane Abbott row and Lee Anderson defects - what's it all telling us about the state of politics?

Diane Abbott row and Lee Anderson defects - what's it all telling us about the state of politics?

FromElectoral Dysfunction


Diane Abbott row and Lee Anderson defects - what's it all telling us about the state of politics?

FromElectoral Dysfunction

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Length:
53 minutes
Released:
Mar 15, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

Description

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 an "electoral dysfunction" this week after he apologised for comments he made about MP Diane Abbott. Almost a day after the revelations, the prime minister said they were "racist and wrong" - but hasn't suggested returning the £10m to the businessman. Mr Hester insists he is not a racist. The Reform Party will be the ones feeling "on top" after Lee Anderson left the Tories to join them – but Jess, Beth and Ruth discuss how much momentum that will really give the party in an election.   Plus, Electoral Dysfunction listeners get advice on how to engage young people in politics, and where would you even get started if you fancied a political job?   Email Beth, Ruth, and Jess at electoraldysfunction@sky.uk, post on X to @BethRigby, or send a WhatsApp voice note on 07934 200 444.    Warning: some explicit language.    
Released:
Mar 15, 2024
Format:
Podcast episode

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Sky News' political editor Beth Rigby with a podcast that analyses the week's politics stories and interviews big political names. But also makes time for people from all walks of life - from decision makers to those with interesting stories to tell.Email bethrigbypodcast@sky.uk