Lib Dem Podcast

Dec 08 2024 265 ep. 39 mins 101

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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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By-elections 101 (Episode 266)

Dec 08 2024 50 mins

Episode 266 - By-elections 101From 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 - @LibDemPodPlease like & subscribe to the channel on YouTube as well as th

Episode 265: Budget, Badenoch and Trump Returns

Nov 07 2024 64 mins

Episode 265A huge week in British and world events. The 1st Labour budget in nearly 15 years, a new Tory leader and Trumps wins in America.John Potter is joined by Jake Austin, John Bridges and Ed Stephenson to discuss these huge developments and what consequences they will have on all of us.Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPodPl

The WORST Govt start since 1992...conferences, candidates and comms chaos

Oct 05 2024 48 mins

On Thursday last week Labour completed an unwelcome full slate. They have now lost council by-elections to every major party and the Greens. In fact they've lost a greater share of the vote than any governing party at this point since 1992.Hannah, John and Tom Morrison MP round up the conference season, discuss how Labour got into this mess and what the atmosphere is like in Parlia

Do we need more elected officials?

Oct 02 2024 51 mins

Do you believe Britain should have more directly elected officials? Have Police and Crime Commissioners been a failure or is there a middle ground that can be reached?In this episode David and John are joined by Els Otterman an elected water board representative from Water Natuurlijk in The Netherlands.Given the dire state of British water infrastructure, and the massive campaign t

LIVE SHOW from Lib Dem Conference - Countdown to the Counties

Sep 25 2024 47 mins

Lib Dem Podcast was delighted to team up with ALDC to record a live episode about the opportunities and risks in the upcoming 2025 County Council Elections.With Cllr Sarah Boad (Warwickshire County Council), Will Forster MP (Woking), Cllr Lucy Nethsingha (Leader of Cambridgeshire County Council), Cllr Alex Wagner (Shropshire Council) and Cllr John Potter (Lancashire County Council)

The Rise of Labour Miserabilism

Sep 03 2024 38 mins

🎶 Things can only get….erm…worse? 🥀 Is the Labour strategy to make everyone feel miserable a good long term political strategy?Sam, Neil and John discuss the rise of Labour miserabilism, the thinking behind it and the possible consequences for all the major parties. Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPodPlease like &

Southport, August campaigning, Reeves gamble & who do we far in the Tory leadership

Aug 05 2024 45 mins

John Potter, Shaffaq Mohammed and Richard Kemp discuss the troubles in Southport in this episode. Please note this was recorded on Friday before the further rioting in towns across the UK.We also discuss what campaigning you should be doing in August, which of the Tory leadership candidates the Lib Dems should fear the most and has Rachel Reeves made a mistake on the Winter Fuel Pa

72 MPs - how did that happen and what’s next?

Jul 12 2024 56 mins

History made for the Liberal Democrats in the General Election.72 Lib Dem MPs, including 4 presenters from the Lib Dem Podcast. This episode John Potter, David MacMenzie and Martin Boffey discuss how this happened and what happens next for all the major parties.Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPodPlease like & subscribe to th

ONE LAST PUSH

Jul 01 2024 46 mins

John, David and Mark Pack discuss the state of the election with just days to go. How have the campaigns gone? Can we trust the exit poll? What surprises await us on July 5th?Thank you to everyone involved with the party. Good luck and keep going.Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPodPlease like & subscribe to the channel on Yo

The 2024 Lib Dem Manifesto (21 of 21) - International

Jun 20 2024 10 mins

Audio reading of the 2024 Liberal Democrat Manifesto chapter on international affairs.Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPodPlease 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.pa