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Electoral Dysfunction

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  • Electoral Dysfunction

    Who is regulating reality TV? Lessons from MAFS UK

    22/05/2026 | 47 mins.
    Reality show Married At First Sight UK on Channel 4 is facing serious allegations this week, so Beth Rigby, Ruth Davidson, and Harriet Harman discuss whether more should be done to make reality TV safer – and if MPs ought to get involved.
    Plus, with three by-elections coming up, has Andy Burnham’s bid to return to Westminster thrown the constituency of Makerfield into chaos? And why might the North Sea oil reserves become a hot button issue for voters in Aberdeen South?
    For a full list of candidates standing in your area, visit the Electoral Commission website.
    Channel 4 was approached for comment.
    Got a question for the burner phone? WhatsApp 07934 200 444 or email [email protected].
    And if you didn't know, you can also watch Beth, Ruth, and Harriet on YouTube.
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    Jess Phillips: Starmer Doesn’t Listen

    15/05/2026 | 48 mins.
    Andy Burnham, Angela Rayner, Wes Streeting - the list of potential names to challenge Keir Starmer is growing but the leadership race is not officially on... yet.
    Jess Phillips, who resigned from the government this week, tells Beth why she's backing Wes Streeting in a future race and why Andy Burnham needs to be careful he doesn't look entitled as he searches for a parliamentary seat. She also gives a devastating verdict on the prime minister, telling Beth he 'finds it hard to listen" in her first interview since resigning.
    Plus, as one Labour MP resigns in Makerfield so Andy Burnham can stand - can the 'King of the North' win a by-election? Or is he gambling his job on a seat he can't win?
    And can Keir Starmer keep a lid on it all?
    Got a question for the burner phone? WhatsApp 07934 200 444 or email [email protected].
    And if you didn't know, you can also watch Beth, Ruth and Harriet on YouTube.
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    EXTRA - Are these Keir Starmer’s final days as Prime Minister?

    12/05/2026 | 31 mins.
    Less than two years into his stint, could it all be over for Keir Starmer? The drama is high after a handful of his government ministers have now resigned, and more than eighty MPs are now calling for the PM to go – so can the Prime Minister continue to hold firm?
    Beth Rigby, Ruth Davidson and Harriet Harman are back with an extra episode to discuss whether Keir Starmer can keep his job, and who his potential challengers are. Plus – could Andy Burnham be the answer to Starmer’s troubles?
    Got a question for the burner phone? WhatsApp 07934 200 444 or email [email protected].
    And if you didn't know, you can also watch Beth, Ruth and Harriet on YouTube.
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    Local elections: Reform up, Labour down, Starmer out?

    09/05/2026 | 43 mins.
    UK politics has been reshaped after a bloodbath for Labour in the May elections, so what’s next for Keir Starmer and his Government?
    It was a historic night for both Reform UK and the Green Party – but will their gains translate when it comes to a general election? And can Nigel Farage keep up his momentum?
    Beth Rigby, Ruth Davidson and Harriet Harman break down the results coming out of Scotland, Wales and England.
    Got a question for the burner phone? WhatsApp 07934 200 444 or email [email protected].
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    Can Keir Starmer risk a reshuffle?

    01/05/2026 | 46 mins.
    If Labour's election losses are as bad as some experts predict, Keir Starmer might need a cabinet reshuffle to try to show some strength of leadership.
    Beth Rigby, Harriet Harman and Ruth Davidson discuss the risks of that and why it might be counter-productive for the PM.
    Plus, pollster Luke Tryl from More in Common returns to chat about the Senedd elections in Wales – why has the voting system changed and why do so few voters seem to understand it?
    For a list of all candidates standing in your area, visit the Electoral Commission website.
    Got a question for the burner phone? WhatsApp 07934 200 444 or email [email protected]
    And if you didn't know, you can also watch Beth, Ruth and Harriet on YouTube.
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About Electoral Dysfunction
Political powerhouses Beth Rigby, Ruth Davidson and Harriet Harman unite to unravel the spin and explain what’s really going on in Westminster and beyond. Each episode examines who holds influence, what politicians are really saying, and the forces driving decisions behind closed doors. With authoritative insight and candid conversation, they assess who is rising, who is falling, and who is heading for Electoral Dysfunction. For audience questions and comments, message the team on WhatsApp: 07934 200444
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