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Beth Rigby, Harriet Harman, and Ruth Davidson assemble for an elections debrief.
Beth's been following a very happy Nigel Farage after Reform gained an MP in Runcorn, took the Greater Lincolnshire mayoralty and seized control of several councils.
But, how does the party promising change in its very name prove itself with greater power and responsibility?
They also discuss how Keir Starmer reacts to the Labour's losses (Harriet says he needs to deliver on what he's promised)
And what Kemi Badenoch has to do after a terrible set of results for the Conservatives (Ruth reckons it'll be worse for the 2026 set of elections)
Come and join us live on Tuesday 20 May at Cadogan Hall in London, tickets available now: https://www.aegpresents.co.uk/event/electoral-dysfunction-live/
Remember you can also watch us on YouTube!
Beth's been following a very happy Nigel Farage after Reform gained an MP in Runcorn, took the Greater Lincolnshire mayoralty and seized control of several councils.
But, how does the party promising change in its very name prove itself with greater power and responsibility?
They also discuss how Keir Starmer reacts to the Labour's losses (Harriet says he needs to deliver on what he's promised)
And what Kemi Badenoch has to do after a terrible set of results for the Conservatives (Ruth reckons it'll be worse for the 2026 set of elections)
Come and join us live on Tuesday 20 May at Cadogan Hall in London, tickets available now: https://www.aegpresents.co.uk/event/electoral-dysfunction-live/
Remember you can also watch us on YouTube!
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