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Reshuffle, Resignations and Cameron Returns from 2023-11-19T11:00
What a week of news!!! Reshuffles in the Government, resignations in the Labour Party and the return of former Prime Minister David Cameron.
Alison, Richard and John try to make sense o...
Coming Soon - The Green Book Podcast Series from 2023-10-11T09:00
The Lib Dem Podcast is teaming up with special guests to discuss some of the biggest issues facing the country.
Duncan Brack and Robin Stafford introduce the series and tell you what yo...
A SNP Horror Show in Hamilton from 2023-10-06T18:00
Reaction to the massive SNP defeat last night in the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election.
Huge thank you to John Ferry (@JohnFerry18 ) and Neil Alexander (@NeilAlexMoray) for comin...
How close is it in Mid-Beds? from 2023-10-06T15:00
Reporting from By-election HQ. Can Lib Dems pull off another historic win? Chessie Flack from HQ joins John Potter to discuss how this weekend maybe be vital to success.
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Ed Davey Keynote Conference Speech from 2023-10-02T16:00
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Josh Babarinde's Speech to Conference from 2023-09-26T11:00
The podcast's own Josh Babarinde gave a fantastic speech on conference. Here is the full thing.
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Education and Children - Munira Wilsons speech to Conference from 2023-09-25T12:00
Bringing you the best speeches from the Liberal Democrat conference. Here is Education Spokesperson Munira Wilson's speech in Bournemouth.
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Are You General Election Ready? from 2023-09-15T16:00
With the conference season coming next week, it marks the start of the General election campaign. Are you ready? Is your local party ready? Sam and John take you through what you can do now to g...
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From Zero Votes to Winning with new Cllr Ryan Priest from 2023-08-14T08:00
If first you don't succeed, try, try and try again.
In this episode we talk to Ryan Priest, the new Lib Dem councillor on Dudley Council.
Facing Labour, in a 3 way margina...
Big Winners and Sore Ulez from 2023-07-23T09:00
Tom Morrison, Hannah Kitching, Mark Pack and John Potter discuss the 3 by-election results and what it means for all the main parties.
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Not another one! from 2023-07-09T06:00
Having spent 10 days on the ground in Somerton and Frome, Hannah Kitching joins John Potter to discuss the by-elections and what might happen in two weeks time.
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The Rishi Wreckers from 2023-06-11T14:00
The sharpest knives are those held by people behind you. Three (so far) Conservatives MP quit, including disgraced Boris Johnson.
What does this mean for the Sunak Government and the op...
Fighting populism and the NatCs from 2023-05-30T12:00
Are the Tories becoming a populist party? What does that mean if they are and how do the Lib Dems fight it?
John, Hannah and Sam discuss the potential future of the Conservatives and wh...
Local Election Results Roundup from 2023-05-08T17:00
John, Martin, Richard and Mark Pack discuss the local election results and what they means for all the major parties.
Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook &...
ONE WEEK TO GO! How is it feeling on the doors? from 2023-04-28T16:00
As we enter the home stretch of the local elections, we discuss how the election is looking for the LibDems and other mayor parties
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23rd March - Local Election Diary - Campaigners Car from 2023-03-23T08:00
The election diary is back! Today John Potter goes through what he keeps in his car so he is ready to go with any campaigning
Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Faceb...
Aggressive Opposition Groups from 2023-03-06T15:00
Politics can be a an ugly business, so how do you cope with aggressive opposition groups in the chamber and on the campaign trail?
The vast majority of politicians are decent, well mean...
5th March - Local Election Diary - Stay on Message! from 2023-03-05T11:00
"We have to respond to this!!!"
Stop, breathe and keep to your plan. It's very easy in an election to want to put right or counter what the other parties are saying. Are ...
19th Feb - Local Election Diary - Action Days from 2023-02-19T10:00
Yesterday many Lib Dem groups had an action day of campaigning. What are action days and why do we do them?
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18th Feb - Local Election Diary - When to use stamps? from 2023-02-18T09:00
Direct mail is one of the most powerful ways of campaigning. However some areas can be very time consuming to deliver. Alison explains that it's ok to use stamps to make you more efficient....
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Can we end the NHS crisis? from 2023-02-16T18:00
Has the NHS ever been is a worse situation and can we repair it?
Daisy Copper MP, former GP Kate O'Kelly and Doctor Mohsin Khan join John Potter for this full length podcast
16th Feb - Local Election Diary - Show Your Colours from 2023-02-16T10:00
Every bit of campaigning is a chance to advertise yourself to the voters. Don't be shy about showing your Lib Dem colours
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15th Feb - Local Election Diary - Residents don't have to agree with you to vote for you from 2023-02-15T09:00
It can be a difficult thing for some campaigners to realise, that residents can vote for you even if they don't agree with you on a particular issue.
We have to remember that very ...
14th Feb - Local Election Diary - The Power of the Phone Camera from 2023-02-14T09:00
Today's instalment of our Local Election Diary is about the benefit of having a good camera phone whenever you are campaigning
Whether it's promoting your activity or reportin...
13th Feb - Local Election Diary - The Wobbles from 2023-02-13T09:00
Two psychological things can happen to candidates, over confidence and the wobbles.
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9th Feb - Local Election Diary - Local Budgets and Local Campaigning from 2023-02-09T18:00
9th Feb - Local Election Diary - Local Budgets and Local Campaigning
Over 5hrs in the council chamber today. What political parties do with their council budgets and amendments is really i...
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7th Feb - Local Election Diary - The benefits of soft campaigning from 2023-02-07T13:00
Richard Kemp explains some of the benefits of soft campaigning
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6th Feb - Local Election Diary - Planning Your Week from 2023-02-06T17:00
Planning your week - when is the best time to be out on doors or to do a bit of admin?
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Local Election Diary - Introduction from 2023-02-06T07:00
Throughout the local election campaign the Lib Dem Podcast team will be doing short diary entries to explain how we are campaigning, when we are campaigning and why we are campaigning.
Our Next MP - Cheadle - Tom Morrison from 2023-02-04T15:00
The Lib Dem can't just be a party of the South of England! Candidates like Tom Morrison are taking the fight to the Tories in the North as well.
We are back with our popular series...
Howay Zahawi from 2023-01-29T11:00
Zahawi has gone!!
This episode by John and Richard was record a couple of days go. We discuss why Sunak was taking so long to sack Zahawi, will support for Ukraine become contentious a...
Canvassing 101 (2023 Edition) from 2023-01-12T12:00
SEASON 5!!!!!!
That's right the Lib Dem Pod is back and we are starting with a much requested episode on canvassing.
Why should we canvass? Who should we canvass? When sho...
End of 2022 Review Podcast from 2022-12-30T14:00
It's our end of 2022 show. Richard and John discuss some of the major issues that have shaped the year and what does 2023 hold in store for the LibDems.
Huge thank you to all our p...
The Politics of Social Media from 2022-12-01T10:00
This week Sam and Laura talk through the politics of social media and how politics on site like Twitter aren't always reflective of opinion in the real world
Keep up to date with t...
Targeting 101 from 2022-11-08T08:00
Targeting is vital for election success. From choosing the right areas or honing your message to a particular demographic.
In this episode our panel talks through what targeting is, why...
The Reign of Rishi Begins from 2022-10-28T08:00
What kind of Prime Minister will Rishi Sunak be? Has his cabinet choices already scuppered his chance to reset the Conservatives?
David, Hannah and John discuss the installation of the ...
Can Labour win a majority? from 2022-10-09T11:00
Massive polling leads, huge seat gain predictions and very confident party members. Have Labour got the next election in the bag?
John, Hannah and David discuss the chances of Labour wi...
Sleeper Agent Liz Truss from 2022-10-02T18:00
The podcast team are joined by former MEP Caroline Voaden and Cllr Martin Boffey to discuss the crazy last week in politics.
Will Truss survive? Why are the Tories going down this econo...
Cancelled Conference Special from 2022-09-13T11:00
With the sad passing of The Queen, the Liberal Democrat Conference in Brighton has been cancelled.
John, Laura and Hannah are joined by Party President Mark Pack as well as the Chair of...
Sewage, Surging Energy Costs and a Snap Election from 2022-08-30T11:00
This episode we discuss the sewage scandal, the costs of living crisis and will there be a snap election this year
As always fire across any comment and questions you might have.
The Blue Brigade. Who are the Tory membership? from 2022-08-05T10:00
Professor Tim Bale joins Mark Pack, John Potter and Mary Regnier-Wilson to discuss the ideology and demographics of the modern Conservative member. What do they believe in, are they driving the ...
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Sunak vs Truss from 2022-07-25T12:00
Sunak Vs Truss - who will win, what does this say about the direction of the Conservatives and has Boris done lasting damage to politics in this country
Regular panellists Alison, Richa...
Would an Election Pact Destroy the Lib Dems? from 2022-07-14T12:00
The polling slump for the Tories combined with a string of massive by-election victories for the LibDems has raised the probability of a Conservative defeat at the next General Election.
Boris resigns (or did he?) from 2022-07-08T06:00
He's gone...or has he?
Laura Gordon and John Potter are joined at first time panellists Martin Boffey and Freddie Hoareau to discuss the dramatic development has Boris announces t...
2nd Scottish Referendum with Alex Cole-Hamilton from 2022-07-03T09:00
With the SNP announcing a date for a proposed 2nd Scottish independence referendum we talk to the leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats, Alex Cole-Hamilton
Do you believe that the SN...
Terrific Tiverton&Honiton Heaven - by-election reaction from 2022-06-24T17:00
What a victory!!! The largest ever majority to be overturned in by-election history
Mark Pack, Sam Al-Hamdani, Richard Kemp and John Potter discuss the incredible result from Tiverton a...
Zombie Boris - Dead PM Walking from 2022-06-07T16:00
Boris Johnson survives his no confidence vote but will he last until the next general election?
Richard, John and Sam discuss the latest developments and what it means for the Liberal D...
On The Ground in Tiverton - Bonus Pod from 2022-05-19T09:00
Laura catches up with Alice down in Devon for a quick update from the campaign team on ground for the Tiverton & Honiton by-election.
The Conservatives are not complacent like they ...
What's Next for Northern Ireland? from 2022-05-13T05:00
What do the elections last week actually mean for Northern Ireland? How do we get past the current impasse?
David and John are joined by LibDem spokesperson for Northern Ireland Alistai...
Local Election Results 2022 from 2022-05-07T15:00
Joining forces with the Never Mind the Barcharts Podcast we discuss the results of the 2022 Local Election Campaigns with a couple of brilliant guests
John Potter is joined by LibDem Pr...
The Fall of Sunak, a very Scottish Scandal and Big Nuclear is Back from 2022-04-07T19:00
Our panel, John, David and Alison, this week discuss the many big stories from the week including:
• The politically awful week for Rishi Sunak
• Public perception of the Tories on ...
Cost of existing crisis from 2022-03-31T10:00
John, Sam and Claire react to the Chancellors Spring Statement, the on going cost of living crisis and what we predict from the local elections
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Council Budgets and Buying Boris from 2022-03-10T20:00
John and Richard discuss the growing disgust at the Conservatives for their lack of action over Ukrainian refugees and dodgy Russia money.
They also chat about the rising cost of energy...
Fighting Street Harassment from 2022-02-18T07:00
On this episode Sam and John are joined by Wera Hobhouse MP and Maya Tutton, the co-founder of the Our Streets Now campaign.
The panel discuss the ongoing fight to end Public Sexual Har...
Parties, Polls&Putin from 2022-01-31T18:00
The Sue Gray report/update is released as Hannah, Richard and John discuss party gate, defections, the polls, troubles in Eastern Europe and the cost of living crisis.
We even have a bo...
Our Next MPs - Hazel Grove Candidate Lisa Smart from 2022-01-28T16:00
This episode we are continuing our series interviewing the LibDem candidates in our target seats at the next General Election.
In the hot seat in LibDemPod family member Lisa Smart. Li...
Leaders Pod Reaction, Energy Crisis and Will the Tories Ditch Net Zero? from 2022-01-08T15:00
John Potter, Lisa Smart and Alison Bennett discuss the leaders special episode and what their main takeaways were from it. We also discuss how the energy crisis will affect the fates of the poli...
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Merry Helen Morgan MP Day - by-election reaction from 2021-12-17T17:00
What just happened!!!!!!
John, Lisa, Sam and Hannah breakdown this historic election result in North Shropshire. Why did this happen, how did this happen and what does this mean for the...
150th Episode!!! What has happened and what's next? from 2021-12-13T18:00
150 Episodes!!!!!!
To celebrate 5 members of the team got together in Marple to discuss the how the political parties are ending 2021 (North Shropshire by-election not withstanding) and...
Our Next MPs - Eastbourne Candidate Josh Babarinde OBE from 2021-12-10T19:00
For 30 years the Liberal Democrats and the Conservatives have fought tooth and nail in Eastbourne. Josh Babarinde OBE has been selected to win it back at the next election for the LibDems
Parish the Thought! from 2021-12-03T17:00
There are 10,000 parish/town/neighbourhood councils in England and Wales alone. They provide a huge variety of services and actually invest in over £1bn in our communities.
Regular pane...
Shropshire Switching&Tories Twitching from 2021-11-29T14:00
Are the Tories trying to lose in North Shropshire? Could the LibDem pull off another spectacular by-election victory?
We talk to LibDem candidate Helen Morgan about the campaign, how&ap...
Remember, Remember the 5th of November, the Paterson Scandal and COP from 2021-11-05T14:00
This week on the podcast we discuss the Owen Paterson scandal and the huge fallout for the Conservatives at Westminster and beyond. With a by-election imminent in North Shropshire, we speak to l...
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Budget Response - Sewage and other nasty things lurking under the surface from 2021-10-28T20:00
The Lib Dem Podcast panel give their initial verdict of the Conservative budget.
John Potter, Richard kemp and guest Michael Mullaney discuss the key talking points as well as the pract...
629 More Votes to Win It - Our Next MPs - Wimbledon with Paul Kohler from 2021-10-25T00:00
In 2019 the Liberal Democrats got within 629 votes of winning Wimbledon Constituency for the first time from the Conservatives.
Our Next MP Series talks to Paul Kohler the man who got a...
Politician Safety and By-elections After Tragedies from 2021-10-21T09:00
Following the awful murder of Conservative MP Sir David Amess we discuss whether being a politician can ever be 100% safe, does the political discourse need to change in the UK and are the LibDe...
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Our Next MPs - Carshalton and Wallington Candidate Bobby Dean from 2021-10-14T01:00
We continue our series interviewing the Liberal Democrat target candidates to win seats at the next general election. In the 2019 General Election, LibDem MP Tom Brake sadly lost the seat by 629...
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Talking to Themselves, Did These Conferences matter? from 2021-10-11T20:00
The Autumn conference season for the main parties is over. The General Election campaign themes are being set and the troops are getting their orders but were all the political parties talking t...
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Fighting Nationalists for a Better Future - Alex Cole-Hamilton Interview from 2021-10-06T09:00
Fighting a populist & nationalistic political party can be tough task, now imagine taking on two at the same time! In Scotland, with the SNP in Holyrood and the Conservative in Westminster, ...
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Our Next MPs - Guildford with Candidate Zoe Franklin from 2021-10-01T00:00
The first of our series interviewing our Liberal Democrat target candidates to win seats at the next general election. In 2019 Zoe Franklin got within 3,337 votes of becoming the MP for Guildfor...
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The Social Care Conundrum from 2021-09-27T00:00
Has the Conservative government finally grasped the nettle and sorted the problem of social care in the UK? No
In this weeks chat, Richard Kemp and John Potter discuss the Government&ap...
What is a Liberal Foreign Policy with Layla Moran from 2021-09-21T09:00
In the middle of last week's cabinet reshuffle, the LibDem Foreign Affairs spokesperson Layla Moran MP joins us on the podcast to discuss what is a modern liberal foreign policy.
W...
Leading Us in Local Government with Joe Harris and Bridget Smith from 2021-09-14T16:00
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Having been elected as the leaders of the LibDem Local Government Association Gro...
Balancing Town Hall vs Ward Work from 2021-09-07T09:00
One of the biggest struggles for both new and experienced councillors is getting the balance right between the time you spend at Town Hall and your attention to your ward.
John Potter, ...
Willie Rennie Interview from 2021-09-02T07:00
Former leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats, Willie Rennie, joins David McKensie and John Potter for a wide ranging interview about his time as leader, the differences between being an MP an...
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Conference 2021 Preview - Everything you need to know from 2021-08-27T18:00
Autumn Conference is around the corner and the LibDem Pod and the Never Mind the Barcharts podcast have joined forces to give you a preview for what to expect.
John Potter, Mark Pack,...
No Overall Control - Leading a hung council with Liz Leffman&Amanda Hopgood from 2021-08-23T06:00
In this episode we talk to two of the most powerful LibDems in the country but don't even have majorities in their local authorities. Responsible for a combined budget of over £2bn, Liz Lef...
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Hope, heartbreak and helplessness - the Afghanistan episode from 2021-08-21T18:00
The events in Afghanistan this week have reshaped politics around the globe. John Potter, Richard Kemp, David McKensie & Laura Gordon discuss the events, were we right to remove the Taliban ...
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Controlling Richmond council with leader Gareth Roberts and organiser Alice Bridges-Westcott from 2021-08-16T11:00
* Repeated episode due to fault on Apple Podcast feed*
Richmond upon Thames has had some incredible success over recent years, taking over control of the council in 2018 and electing tw...
Winning, losing and making the tea. Grafting hard and controlling Richmond council from 2021-08-12T20:00
Richmond upon Thames has had some incredible success over recent years, taking over control of the council in 2018 and electing two MPs in 2019. What are they doing right and can it be replicate...
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Best LibDem MPs We've Never Had from 2021-08-04T16:00
Requested by our 1000th Twitter follower Thom Campion, this episode Richard Kemp, Laura Gordon and John Potter discuss some of the brilliant LibDems who have never become MPs
We also di...
Freedumb Day, culture wars and is it the end of the triple lock? from 2021-07-19T23:00
It's Freedom Day but what does that actually mean? John, Claire, David and Laura chat about yet another government shambles, why are the Tories are pressing ahead with it and what the polit...
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Is the Green Party our Friend? from 2021-07-15T08:00
The Green Party....ignore them, fight them, work with them? How should the Liberal Democrats across the country handle the Green Party?
John Potter is joined by Hannah Kitching, Lisa Sm...
Is the Green Party our Friend? from 2021-07-15T08:00
The Green Party....ignore them, fight them, work with them? How should the Liberal Democrats across the country handle the Green Party?
John Potter is joined by Hannah Kitching, Lisa Sm...
Thornhill Review 1 Year On from 2021-07-06T19:00
The Thornhill review into the LibDem 2019 General Election was a brutally honest look into our party and it's structures.
Just over a year has pasted and Baroness Dorothy Thornhill...
Batley and Spen Reaction - did anyone really"win"&did the LibDems save Labour from 2021-07-02T16:00
Another by-election with a pretty surprising result!! Batley and Spen by-election candidate Tom Gordon joins John Potter, Hannah Kitching and Sam Al-Hamdani to discuss all the fallout from the r...
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Dealing with Disappointment from 2021-06-30T12:00
Politics is a brutal business but what have we learned are the best ways to cope with disappointment.
John Potter and Simon Lepori discuss how they have dealt with bad election results<...
Science of Marketing with Richard Maxwell from 2021-06-24T03:00
Richard Maxwell, Author of the book The Science of Marketing, joins the LibDem podcast this episode to discuss the research he has collected into successful campaigning in both business and poli...
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Rape Victims report, Northern Ireland chaos and another bad Brexit deal from 2021-06-20T07:00
With the by-election victory covered in the previous episode, this is part two of our latest news round up.
Sam, Richard and John discuss:
- the shocking report regarding the... Listen
Victory in Chesham&Amersham - the by-election result show from 2021-06-18T17:00
VICTORY!!!!!!!
And what a victory!!!!! John, Richard, Lisa, Hannah, Sam and David talk about the fantastic result in the Chesham and Amersham by-election.
How did this happen? ...
Nothing to lose? John Curtice reaction from 2021-06-15T10:00
After our hugely successful live event with Professor John Curtice, the LibDem Pod team meet up to discuss some of the massive talking points raised.
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Prof John Curtice - The State of Play for the LibDems from 2021-06-07T21:00
David McKensie and the LibDem Podcast team talk to well known political scientist Professor John Curtice in a live recording with LibDem members, councillors, activists and parliamentarians.
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If we win it's down to you!! Live from by-election HQ from 2021-06-03T18:00
John and Laura are down at the Chesham by-election HQ with Deputy Campaign Manager Alice Bridges-Westcott to talk about the momentum that is building in the by-election, how every LibDem can he...
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50 years of campaigning - the amazing Alan Hackett from 2021-05-25T04:00
How many of you have heard of Alan Hackett? Probably none of you. For over 50 years Alan has been fighting the liberal cause from parliamentary by-elections, the founding of the Liberal Democrat...
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By-election Bonus episode - candidate interview with Sarah Green from 2021-05-19T16:00
Part two of our Chesham and Amersham by-election special. Candidate Sarah Green has given up her time to chat to the podcast about what made her join the LibDems, how the campaign is going and w...
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We can win Chesham and Amersham! But you need to help us do it from 2021-05-17T20:00
It's by-election time...and the LibDems are in the best position to cause an upset.
In the first in a series of podcasts about the Chesham and Amersham by-election, John Potter and La...
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Electoral Reform - LibDem Podcast Live with Lord Paul Tyler, Wendy Chamberlain&Mark Pack from 2021-05-14T18:00
Host John Potter is joined by LibDem President Mark Pack, Wendy Chamberlain MP and Lord Paul Tyler to discuss electoral reform.
The Conservatives are determined to rig the system to furth...
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2021 Election Review from 2021-05-11T16:00
So much to talk about regarding the 2021 elections! John, Richard, David, Laura, Tom, Sam and Hannah give us there overall reactions.
Are the Tories the only party to be completely happ...
How Britain Ends - Can Federalism save the United Kingdom? with Gavin Esler from 2021-05-05T10:00
With just a day to go until massive elections across the country we have a special recording with our host David McKensie interviewing former journalist and political candidate Gavin Esler abou...
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Just Ask and what we can all do better! The LibDem Disability Association Special from 2021-04-23T09:00
John Potter is joined by Katherine Macy, Victoria Evans and Louie Hamblett from the LibDem Disability Association to talk about what the national party, local parties and us as individuals can d...
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Election time, football fury and chaos in Liverpool from 2021-04-20T15:00
John and Richard are back!!!
In this episode we discuss:
* The latest polling and what it means for the May elections.
* The fallout from the proposed European Super Leagu...
The Legacy of Roy Jenkins and the SDP from 2021-04-01T07:00
David McKensie introduces a star studded panel including Sir Vince Cable, Lord Dick Newby, Wendy Chambrlain MP and Christine Jardine in this recording of a live event last week.
Many th...
Vaccine Battles, SNP infighting and the right to protest from 2021-03-29T10:00
In this episode of the LibDem Podcast our panel, John Potter, Lisa Smart, Simon Lepori and David McKensie talk about the vaccine standoff between the UK and the EU, the SNP infighting and Police...
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Budgets and Back on the Doors! from 2021-03-09T13:00
Doorstep Campaigning is Back!!!!
John Potter, Hannah Kitching and Laura Gordon discuss campaigning on the door, the prospects for the Lib Dems in May's elections and the fallout fr...
LGBT+ History Month - Where we were and where we are going from 2021-03-08T08:00
Owen Lambert hosts this episode talking to Jen Yockney, Lucy Tonge and Jennie Rigg about the end of LGBT+ History Month.
They discuss the years of struggle, the proud LibDem history fighti...
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The Debated Podcast...why start the LibDem podcast? from 2021-02-28T17:00
So why did Richard and John start the LibDem Podcast? This episode is slightly different as host John Potter gets interviewed by Will Barber-Taylor from the Debated Podcast.
Will asked ...
Coalitions, cooperation and dealing with other parties from 2021-02-20T10:00
This was our 1st ever live podcast event, in partnership with the Liberal Democrat Newswire.
Our panel couldn’t be any better for tonight’s topic on the lessons we have learnt from coop...
Campaigning Now and Dodgy Democracy from 2021-02-08T17:00
In this episode John Potter, Richard Kemp, Simon Lepori and Claire Halliwell discuss the government's attempts to suppress democracy in the May elections.
We talk about what the g...
Nationalism, liberalism and patriotism from 2021-02-03T09:00
Are the LibDems getting the fight wrong on nationalism? Do we sneer at the use of the Union flag instead of embracing it?
In today's episode we talk about nationalism, liberalism a...
Being Whip, The Brexit Vote&The Future of Social Democracy with Wendy Chamberlain and Michael Mullaney from 2021-01-21T11:00
In this episode of the LibDem Podcast we talk to whip Wendy Chamberlain MP and Michael Mullaney, vice chair of the Social Democrat Group.
On Monday 25th January 2021 is the 40t...
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Big Wins and Being in Charge - LibDem Leaders - Bath, Cotswolds and Chelmsford from 2021-01-16T07:00
In this episode of the LibDem Podcast we start our new series talking to Liberal Democrat leaders across the UK.
The 2019 local elections were very good for the LibDems but in the Cotsw...
Joy, Anger&Despair - Georgia, Washington and the Failing Tory Govt from 2021-01-07T18:00
In this episode John Potter, Lisa Smart, Laura Gordon & Tom Morrison talk about the massive events over in the USA, including the Democrat success in Georgia and the terrible scenes in Washi...
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Winning Anywhere with Anton Georgiou and Sam Al-Hamdani from 2021-01-05T11:00
It's season 3!!!! To kick off our 2021 content we talk to Anton Georgiou from London and Sam Al-Hamdani from Oldham about the challenges of winning seats in ethnically diverse areas but als...
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Diversity, Davey, Biden&Brexit - Review of the Year PART THREE from 2020-12-31T12:00
Third and final part of our review of 2020 where we talk about the Black Lives Matter protests, Ed Davey's performance so far, Biden's win in the USA and the Brexit vote in parliament....
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Covid, Cummings&Post Cornbynism - Review of the Year PART TWO from 2020-12-31T12:00
Part two of our review of 2020 where we talk about Covid, Govt incompetence, the Dominic Cummings scandal and how Labour is doing under Keir Starmer
Panelists are John Potter, Richard K...
Bushfires&BeKind - Review of the year PART ONE from 2020-12-31T11:00
Part one of of three part look into 2020 with panelists John Potter, Richard Kemp, Lisa Smart, Laura Gordon, Tom Morrison and Hannah Kitching
You can follow everything to do with the L...
Will 2021 be the year of a Citizens Britain? from 2020-12-21T09:00
In this episode of the LibDem Podcast we talk to Monica Harding and Jon Alexander about the Social Liberal Forums report called Citizens' Britain.
Does the UK need a new radical...
Launching the Shirley Williams Lectures&Grade F Gavin from 2020-12-18T12:00
In this episode of the LibDem Podcast we talk to two the committee members of the new Shirley Williams Lectures. Lord Mike Storey and Tom Morrison discuss the lectures, some of the guests lin...
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Fighing Labour in the North - Special podcast by the Northern Liberal Network from 2020-12-17T11:00
In this special episode of the LibDem Podcast we are giving you the chance to listen to an exclusive online event hosted by the Northern Liberal Network....Fighting Labour in the North
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The Future of Young Liberals from 2020-12-14T09:00
In this episode of the LibDem Podcast we talk to the new co-chairs of Young Liberals Jack Worrall and Callum Robertson.
With a newly elected Young Liberals executive Jack and Callum tal...
Vaccine Victory, Retail Redundancies&Troublesome Tiers from 2020-12-05T11:00
In this episode Lisa, Laura and John talk about the vaccine breakthrough, the excellent ALDC Kickstart, the woes hitting high street retail, the new tiering system and yet another home office sc...
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Success in Scotland - The LibDems newest councillor from 2020-12-02T08:00
In this episode of the LibDem Podcast we talk to the LibDem's newest councillor Liz Barrett. Liz beat the SNP last week in the Perth City South by-election. We discuss what election campaig...
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Enemies of the People - Politics&the Law with Antony Hook and Judith Rogerson from 2020-11-23T09:00
In this episode of the LibDem Podcast we talk to Liberal Democrats campaigners & working barristers Judith Rogerson & Antony Hook about the stained relationship between politics and the ...
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Breaking down barriers - the LibDem Racial Equality Campaign from 2020-11-17T09:00
In this episode of the LibDem Podcast we talk to the Chair and Vice Chair of the LibDem Racial Diversity Campaign, Ade Adeyemo and Josh Barbarinde.
Hosted by John Potter, we discuss how...
Dump Trump, Bad Brexit, Lockdown 2&Carry On Corbyn from 2020-11-07T11:00
In this episode of the LibDem Podcast we talk about the US election, Brexit, Free School Meals, Lockdown 2 and Corbyn getting suspended to the Labour Party.
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Winning Again in Wales with Chief Exec Claire Halliwell, Cllr Jo Watkins&Chloe Hutchinson from 2020-10-25T03:00
In this episode of the LibDem Podcast we talk to the new Chief Exec of the Welsh LibDems Claire Halliwell alongside Cllr Jo Watkins & candidate Chloe Hutchinson.
The LibDem have alw...
Where Next for Young Liberals? - the Young Liberals Husting from 2020-10-22T08:00
In this episode of the LibDem Podcast Owen Lambert hosts a special husting with two of the candidates trying to become the next Chair of the Young Liberals, Jack Worrall & Gabriel Barton-Sin...
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Campaigning&Childcare from 2020-10-15T04:00
In this episode of the LibDem Podcast John & Laura are joined by Hannah Kitching and David Howarth to talk about childcare while campaigning.
Childcare is a massive issue for those inv...
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The Alliance Party - Liberalism in Northern Ireland with Naomi Long&Stephen Farry MP from 2020-10-12T13:00
In this episode of the LibDem Podcast we talk to two of the most important figures fighting for liberalism in Northern Ireland. We were delighted that Alliance Party leader Naomi Long and Stephe...
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Leaving the LibDems, Rejoin EU Now and the debates - The Conference Review Part 2 from 2020-10-06T09:00
In Part 2 of our conference wrap up, Lisa, Laura, Sam & John talk about the controversial debates, the difference between policy vs values, Ed's speech and how much cut through will the...
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How Successful was Conference? The Review Part 1 with Geoff Payne from 2020-10-04T10:00
John Potter, Laura Gordon and Lisa Smart are joined by Sam Al-Hamdani and Chair of the Federal Conference Committee Geoff Payne. With the first ever virtual LibDem Conference now completed, we d...
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A Progressive Ireland and the Breaking up of the UK - an Irish Perspective from Senator John McGahon from 2020-09-30T18:00
In this episode of the LibDem Podcast John, Lisa & Richard talk to Irish Senator John McGahon about the history and current state of Irish politics. We also discuss what's it like being...
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Starting from Scratch - Campaigning from Square One from 2020-09-22T06:00
Not sure how to get started with campaigning or sometimes feel that you are the lone LibDem in your area then this episode is for you.
In this episode we have a panel of inspirational L...
Campaigning Without Canvassing with Chris Lovell&Simon Lepori from 2020-09-17T07:00
With the impact of coronavirus on our ability to campaign in the normal way we discuss with Chris Lovell and Simon Lepori about what LibDems can do to win in next May's massive elections......
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Rejoin now and the leadership contest mini review with Mark Pack&Tom Morrison from 2020-09-11T12:00
The LibDem Podcast is joining forces again with the Never Mind The Barcharts Podcast to talk about the latest issues with the party. John Potter and Mark Pack are joined by Tom Morrison to revie...
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Whisky, Space Ports and Pantomimes - the Jamie Stone MP interview from 2020-09-08T22:00
For our 50th episode of the LibDem Podcast in 2020 we talk to the excellent Jamie Stone MP.
John Potter & Richard Kemp discuss with Jamie life in Westminster, the pride he takes in ...
Target seat No.1&taking on the SNP from 2020-09-06T13:00
How do you fancy campaigning in an area that's 25,000 sq kilometres because that's what Molly Nolan has signed up to do. Molly is the LibDem candidate in our No.1 target seat in the Ho...
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Education is a Ladder with Kirsty Williams from 2020-09-04T14:00
"Children first and always!" In this episode of the LibDem Podcast, John & Laura talk to Kirsty Williams, the outstanding LibDem Education Minister in the Welsh Parliament.
We must never stop the fight for LGBT+ rights with Gareth Lewis Shelton from 2020-08-31T07:00
In this episode of the LibDem Podcast we talk to Gareth Lewis Shelton, the new chair of the LGBT+ LibDems. We discuss about his goals and hopes for the group along with how the fight for LGBT+ r...
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Leadership Result Special from 2020-08-27T13:00
John Potter, Richard Kemp, Owen Lambert, Josh Babarinde, Thomas Morrison and Carla Gonzalez react live to the leadership announcement and what it means to the party going forward.
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Where is Boris&could the Welsh Parliament be Abolished? from 2020-08-24T08:00
In this episode Richard & John talk to the Leader of the Cardiff LibDems Rhys Taylor about the state of Welsh politics as well as discuss the latest news nationally including the exam result...
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Universal Basic Income - the next big thing or fantasy politics with Jane Dodds&Dr Peter Sloman from 2020-08-19T17:00
Dr Peter Sloman & Jane Dodds join John Potter to discuss the upcoming conference motion on Universal Basic Income.
Is UBI the kind of radical policy the party needs to adopt or is i...
Are LibDems Scared to Talk About Palestine? from 2020-08-17T06:00
In this episode of the LibDem Podcast we talk to the Liberal Democrat Friend of Palestine. Does the party have the right policies? Are we scared of raising the subject too publicly?
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Never ending leadership, should normal conferences return and local lockdowns from 2020-08-10T16:00
In this episode of the LibDem Podcast John, Lisa, Richard, Josh & Owen discuss the ongoing leadership election, will normal conferences ever return and our take on the local lockdowns happen...
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Building a'Do Tank'not just a think tank - with Ian Kearns from 2020-08-06T09:00
In this episode of the LibDem Podcast we talk to the Director of the Social Liberal Forum Ian Kearns. We discuss Ian's vision for the SLF, how he wants to turn it into a 'Do Tank'...
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Is Politics a Hobby for You? from 2020-07-31T13:00
In this episode of the LibDem Podcast we talk to political scientist Professor Eitan Hersh about his book Politics is for Power. John & Richard discuss his research into political hobbyism a...
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What's next for local Government? - Virtual Conference - ALDC with Tim Pickstone from 2020-07-21T10:00
In this episode we talk to the Chief Executive of the ALDC Tim Pickstone. In this discussion we talk about what the ALDC does, how it can help you win your election, what support it offers campa...
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Ed Davey&Layla Moran Leadership Interviews&The Campaign Spin Room from 2020-07-21T09:00
The LibDem Podcast leadership interviews with Layla Moran & Ed Davey are here. We asked experience journalist Jim Hancock to do 30mins one-on-one interviews with both candidates to put them ...
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LibDem Unsung Heroes from 2020-07-17T16:00
Lisa, Laura, Richard and John discuss the unsung LibDem heroes that have inspired us over the years. We also talk about all the important different roles people can do in their local parties tha...
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The Leadership Interviews - What You Can Expect from 2020-07-14T10:00
No prepared statements, no soft questions and (probably) nothing on the LibDem constitution ?
The Northern Liberal Network & LibDem Podcast Leadership event is less than a week away so...
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Must be Moran or Definitely Davey - the leadership election so far from 2020-07-04T13:00
Josh Babarinde joins John, Richard, Lisa & Laura to discuss the leadership contest between Ed Davey and Layla Moran. Who has the momentum, what the party needs from its new leader and does t...
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Is a No Deal Brexit Inevitable? The Ex-MEP discussion from 2020-06-29T16:00
Is the UK destined to crash out of the EU? 4 LibDem ex-MEPs discuss the trade talks, what might happen next with the union and could the LibDems benefit electorally.
Host John Potter i...
Fighting for a Liberal Midlands - Heart of England LibDems with Cllr Michael Mullaney from 2020-06-24T14:00
How do the LibDem revive our presence in the Midlands? The Heart of England LibDems has been established to do just that. In this episode we talk to the chair of the Heart of England LibDems Mic...
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Life on the frontline with Nurse Simon Lepori and Dr Anna Fryer from 2020-06-18T16:00
The Government should have listened to Simon!!!! Recorded two weeks ago Nurse Simon Lepori and Dr Anna Fryer talk to the LibDem Podcast talk about tackling Coronavirus on the front line includin...
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Working with Other Political Parties from 2020-06-16T15:00
How and should the LibDems be working with other political parties? The panel discusses cross party working both before, during and after elections.
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The Only Way is the Green Way - Virtual Conference - Green LibDems with Chairman Keith Melton from 2020-06-14T08:00
In this episode we continue our virtual conference series by talking to the Chair of the Green LibDems, Keith Melton
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Protests, party leadership and pathetic Parliament from 2020-06-07T09:00
It's our 1st birthday so we want to thank all our listeners and guests over the last 51 episodes. For our 52nd show the team talks about the shambolic restart of parliament, the libdem lead...
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Virtual Conference - Social Liberal Forum with Iain Brodie Browne from 2020-06-02T09:00
In this episode we continue our virtual conference series by talking to the Chair of the Social Liberal Forum, Iain Brodie Browne
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Building a Winning Team - the Organisers Round Table from 2020-05-28T09:00
In this episode we talk to three of the best campaign organisers in the party about what it takes to win, the hardest part of their jobs and what makes a good campaign organiser.
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Leadership, online conferences&the election review - the Mark Pack interview from 2020-05-26T11:00
In this episode we are combining forces with the Never Mind the Barcharts Podcast to do an interview with Party President Mark Pack.
We will also be talking about the new leadership ele...
The 2019 General Election Review Analysis from 2020-05-24T09:00
The full LibDem Podcast team return to discuss the hard-hitting 2019 General Election Review. What we agree with, what we don't and where next for the LibDems.
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Winning locally, getting things wrong and please stop arguing about bar charts - the Organisers Roundtable from 2020-05-22T08:00
Getting LibDems elected whether that is MPs or taking control Councils requires organisers. In this episode we talk to three brilliant, young (ish) campaign organisers about their experiences on...
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Boris Blunders, Brexit&the Charisma Bypass from 2020-05-14T16:00
This episode we are joined by the former deputy political editor of BBC North West Jim Hancock. In a week where the Government has come under increasing pressure due to its handling of the CoVid...
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The green recovery, the Bath bounce back and going for the leadership with Wera Hobhouse MP from 2020-05-08T13:00
This episode we speak to Wera Hobhouse the LibDem MP for Bath. We discuss the opportunity for a CoVid green recovery, how the LibDems fought back to win big time in Bath and running for the LibD...
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All New LibDem Podcast - Soft Politics Hard Conclusions from 2020-05-02T12:00
In this episode we talk about what we as LibDems can do in regards to campaigning while the country is dealing with CoVid19. From looking after our members to planning for the biggest elections ...
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What next for the Jewish community in Britain? - Virtual Conference - LibDem Friends of Israel with Gavin Stollar from 2020-04-29T06:00
This episode we continue our LibDem Virtual Conference with a discussion with the LibDem Friends of Israel
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Are the social democrats the forgotten part of the LibDems? - Virtual Conference - Social Democrat Group with Mathew Hulbert from 2020-04-28T06:00
This episode we continue our LibDem Virtual Conference with a discussion with the Social Democrat Group.
Do the LibDems need to listen more to the social democrat aspects of our party?...
Campaigning for the most vulnerable - Virtual Conference - LibDems for Seekers of Sanctuary with Suzanne Fletcher from 2020-04-27T06:00
This episode we continue our LibDem Virtual Conference with a discussion with the LibDems for Seekers of Sanctuary.
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Lessons from our past - LibDem Virtual Conference - Liberal History Group with Duncan Brack from 2020-04-26T06:00
This episode we continue our LibDem Virtual Conference with a discussion with the LibDem History Group.
What can we learn from previous election defeats? What makes the Tories so good ...
?Should the LibDems move away from community politics?? Virtual Conference - Liberal Reform with Callum Robertson from 2020-04-25T04:00
This episode we continue our LibDem Virtual Conference with a discussion with the Liberal Reform group.
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Virtual Conference - LibDems for Electoral Reform with Keith Sharp from 2020-04-24T05:00
This episode we continue our LibDem Virtual Conference with a discussion with the LibDems for Electoral Reform
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LibDem Virtual Conference - Association of LibDem Engineers&Scientists with Josh Matthews from 2020-04-23T06:00
This episode we are kicking off our LibDem Virtual Conference with a discussion with Josh Matthews from the Association of LibDem Engineers & Scientists.
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Is a progressive alliance possible? from 2020-04-22T08:00
In this episode of the LibDem Podcast we talk to Tom Parkin who is setting up a new group called Liberal Base whose aims are to get progressive parties to work together.
Can it work? Do...
Launching the Northern Liberal Network from 2020-04-19T16:00
In this bonus episode to speak to Laura Gordon ahead of the launch of the Northern Liberal Network on Tuesday
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Whisky&Being the Chief Whip - The Alistair Carmichael MP Interview from 2020-04-15T18:00
Orkney and Shetland MP Alistair Carmichael joins John Potter & Richard Kemp to discuss how MPs are dealing with the Coronavirus.
We also discuss his role as the LibDem chief whip, S...
Opposition during a crisis and the LibDem Leadership - the Ed Davey interview from 2020-04-09T13:00
With the Coronavirus affecting every aspect of life here in the UK, John and Richard talk to acting Liberal Democrat leader Sir Ed Davey.
We discuss the role of opposition parties in th...
Coronavirus Update with Richard Kemp from 2020-04-06T12:00
In this episode we discuss the latest news regarding the coronavirus crisis and what Richard as LibDem lead on health at the Local Government Association believes will happen in the next few wee...
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Leadership Election Postponed&Should We Cancel Brighton Conference? from 2020-03-27T15:00
The LibDem Podcast & the Never Mind the Bar Charts podcast have combined to bring you a Q&A session with Party President Mark Pack about the controversial decision to delay the LibDem le...
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What’s Next for the LibDems with Tom Morrison from 2020-03-24T10:00
In the aftermath of the general election John Potter and Tom Morrison discuss where next for the Liberal Democrats.
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Life as a 2019 General Election target candidate with Tom Morrison from 2020-03-24T09:00
What was life like as a target seat candidate in the 2019 General Election?
This episode John Potter talks to Tom Morrison who was our candidate in the key LibDem vs Conservative battle...
Catching Up, Corona Virus&Cancelled Conference from 2020-03-16T09:00
Richard and John are back for a new episode of the LibDem Podcast. In this episode we catch up about what we have been up to, council budgets, local elections as well as talking about Corona Vir...
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Only two votes in it - fighting the most marginal seat in the UK with Wendy Chamberlain MP from 2020-02-02T21:00
Newly elected MP Wendy Chamberlain joins John on the podcast this episode. We talk about fighting in the most marginal seat in the UK, representing North East Fife and being a mug (literally).
Westminster to Brussels and Back Again - with Martin Horwood from 2020-01-29T17:00
Campaigner, Councillor, MP and MEP - this episode we talk to the amazing Martin Horwood about the final week of being an MEP, the differences between Westminster and Brussels and what next for t...
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The Caroline Voaden Interview - Leading the LibDems in Europe from 2020-01-19T20:00
This episode we talk to the leader of the LibDems in the EU Caroline Voaden. As well as talking about packing up and leaving Brussels we also discuss electoral reform, accountability for the med...
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Chairing an EU Committee and education reforms- the Lucy Nethsingha MEP Interview from 2020-01-14T10:00
This episode we talk to Lucy Nethsingha about her time as an MEP for the East of England, as Chair of the EU Committee on Legal Affairs as well as her role in shaping the LibDems education polic...
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Antony Hook MEP Interview from 2020-01-11T11:00
This episode we talk to Antony Hook one of our brilliant LibDem MEPs. As well as being an MEP for the South East he is also a Kent County Councillor so he has brilliant insights into life as a c...
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The Sheila Ritchie MEP Interview from 2020-01-06T12:00
It's 2020 and we are back! We have a series of brilliant interviews coming your way with MPs, MEPs, council leaders and others across the party.
Our first interview is with the ama...
General Election Review - Part Three - A New Leader from 2019-12-22T01:00
Final part of our election review. John and Richard talk about the future of the LibDem leadership.
As always any questions or comments please get in touch on Instagram & Twitter - ...
General Election Review - Part Two - What's Next from 2019-12-21T10:00
Part two of the election review and this time John and Richard talk through what happens next to all the parties.
As always any questions or comments please get in touch on Instagram &a...
General Election Review - Part One - What Happened? from 2019-12-20T08:00
John and Richard talk through what happened during the 2019 General election and what worked and didn't work in the campaign.
As always any questions or comments please get in touc...
General Election Pacts, Policies&the Magic Money Tree from 2019-11-13T09:00
This episode I discuss with Southport candidate John Wright the latest news regarding the general election including pacts, policies as well as Labour and Tory parties shaking the magic money tr...
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Canvassing 101 from 2019-11-11T08:00
John is back from Japan and a General Election has been called. For many this election might be the first time they will ever canvass voters so we have done a Canvassing 101 episode to help you ...
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Defections, Deal or No Deal and the Dog from 2019-10-12T11:00
So what happens when an MP wants to defect to the LibDems, how are local parties informed and what is the process?
John and Richard discuss this along with the latest goings on to do wi...
Why are we still members of the LibDems? from 2019-10-04T09:00
Liberal Democrats have been on a roller coaster over the last few years but what kept us a members and campaigners? Richard and John try to answer this question.
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General Elections 101 from 2019-09-20T18:00
A general election is coming but what does it actually mean for campaigners on the ground. Richard and John discuss targeting and how every local party can get involved and help the LibDem cause...
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Zero Majority - the week the Tories collapased from 2019-09-04T14:00
Johnson loses his majority and Brexit rips apart the Conservative Party.
John and Richard talk about the latest goings on in Parliament and what the LibDems should do about a general el...
Getting Ready for the General Election with Lisa Smart from 2019-08-27T10:00
This episode we are joined again by Lisa Smart and we are talking about getting ready for an Autumn General Election.
As always you can follow us Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @Li...
How LibDem Policies Are Made from 2019-08-20T12:00
How do the Liberal Democrats decide our policies? With a general election possibly around the corner we decided to talk about how our policies come into being.
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Caretaker Corbyn with Chris Davies MEP from 2019-08-16T14:00
A quick re-cap of the latest news by the LibDem Podcast - this time John Potter is joined by Chris Davies MEP
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The B Word, The T word and a Slobberknocker to come. Brecon By-Election Victory!!! from 2019-08-03T11:00
Victory in Brecon!!! John and Richard discuss the Brecon and Radnorshire by-election success and what it means for the future.
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Being a Target Candidate with Lisa Smart from 2019-07-29T07:00
As promised our 2nd podcast with Lisa Smart. This episode we talk about Lisa's political journey and find out what's it like to be a LibDem Target Parliamentary candidate.
As ...
Campaigning 101 from 2019-07-22T21:00
We have a new leader, a party full of excited members and supporters but how do we turn that into winning seats....campaigning!!!
This week Richard & John talk about their tips, tri...
All the Ferrero Rocher in the World Couldn't save the Ambassador - with Lisa Smart from 2019-07-13T08:00
While Richard is away campaigning John is joined by the brilliant Lisa Smart to discuss the madness that was the last 7 days in politics.
We discuss anti-Semitism, Sir Kim Darroch'...
Members, members&more members - What do we do now? from 2019-07-04T08:00
Liberal Democrat membership is the highest it's ever been but what should local parties be doing to encourage and engage with all these new members.
Richard & John talk about w...
Jo Vs Ed - the LibDem Leadership Hustings PODCAST from 2019-06-26T08:00
Who would you vote for to be the next leader Jo or Ed?
Recorded at the North West Leadership Hustings in Manchester on the 14th June 2019 we have the complete unedited answers from the ...
Bollo*cks to Boris...hello by-election from 2019-06-22T19:00
This week we talk about the Tory leadership contest, the Brecon & Radnorshire by-election and the defection of Chuka Umunna to the LibDems.
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E2 - New Leader, Walking Towards Gunfire and Working with Others from 2019-06-14T09:00
This episode we discuss the Liberal Democrat Leadership election and what we would like to see from whomever is successful.
We also chat about working with other parties and where the L...
Is it time for a beer yet? 2019 Election review from 2019-06-07T19:00
Liverpool's Cllr Richard Kemp & Preston's Cllr John Potter talk about the Liberal Democrat success in the local elections and the EU elections and where the party goes from here.
Is it time for a beer yet? 2019 Election review from 2019-06-07T19:00
Liverpool's Cllr Richard Kemp & Preston's Cllr John Potter talk about the Liberal Democrat success in the local elections and the EU elections and where the party goes from here.
Is it time for a beer yet? 2019 Election review from 2019-06-07T19:00
Liverpool's Cllr Richard Kemp & Preston's Cllr John Potter talk about the Liberal Democrat success in the local elections and the EU elections and where the party goes from here.