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Lib Dem Podcast

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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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Episodes

Ep 273: The Future of UK Defence with Helen Maguire MP & Mike Martin MP

The podcast is delighted to welcome Mike Martin MP and Helen Maguire MP to the show to walk about the future of UK and European defence. It's a fascinating wide ranging discussion. Thank you to Mike and Helen for taking the time to speak to us. Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please 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 ...

May 17, 202543 minSeason 7Ep. 273

Ep 272: Local Election 2025: Reaction & Analysis

OK...wow!!! John, Hannah, Richard and Shaff are joined by Mark Pack to talk about the local election results, why they happened, what the consequences could be and what Lib Dems need to do for the huge elections next year. Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please 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 exclu...

May 06, 20251 hr 7 minSeason 7Ep. 272

EP 271: The 2025 Local Election Preview

The candidates are confirmed, the leaflets are going out and the postal ballots land in a few days. John and Jake preview the upcoming 2025 Local Elections. How far will the Tories fall? How many gains will the Lib Dems make? Will it be a breakthrough year for Reform UK? So much to discuss. Let us have your prediction as well. Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subscribe to the channel on YouTube as well as through your pod...

Apr 10, 202545 minSeason 7Ep. 271

Ep 270: Becoming a Lord

Today the Lib Dem Podcast teams up with the Never Mind the Barcharts podcast to talk with Party President Mark Pack about his new life as a member in the House of Lords. We also talk about potholes and the crazy state of UK polling at the moment. Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please 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 no...

Apr 02, 202555 minSeason 7Ep. 270

Episode 269: Stepping back, stepping up or stepping on - Labour Budget Reaction

Episode 269 Rachel Reeves fiscal statement has said the Labour are stepping up and not stepping back. This episode we discuss the consequences on the people Labour are prepared to step on to maintain their self-imposed economic rules. Now that we are in the official local election period, we also discuss the political consequence of the non-budget on the 2025 elections and beyond. Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subscrib...

Mar 27, 202550 minSeason 7Ep. 269

Big Seat Ambitions with Mike Ross

Season 6 is here!!!! After a hectic few months the Lib Dem Podcast is back with episode 268. John and Hannah are joined by Cllr Mike Ross. Mike is the candidate to be the Lib Dem's first large seat area victory as he fights to win the Hull and East Yorkshire Mayor. How hard is it for Lib Dems to scale up to a seat that contains 6 parliamentary constituencies? Hoe does it feel on the ground? What can every listener can do to help? * since recording Reform have announced their candidate. Keep up t...

Mar 02, 202554 minSeason 6Ep. 268

Hope and Optimism - The Green Book Series (Episode 267)

Episode 267 In our last episode before Christmas our panel discuss where liberals can find hope and optimism in the current political climate. This is part of the Green Book series and features Layla Moran MP, Baroness Lynne Featherstone, Professor Timothy Garton Ash and Chris Bowers. Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subscribe to the channel on YouTube as well as through your podcast provider so you never miss an episode....

Dec 20, 202443 minSeason 6Ep. 267

By-elections 101 (Episode 266)

Episode 266 - By-elections 101 From 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 - @LibDemPod Please 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...

Dec 08, 202450 minSeason 6Ep. 266

Episode 265: Budget, Badenoch and Trump Returns

Episode 265 A 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 - @LibDemPod Please like & subscribe to the channel on YouTube as well as through your podcast provider so you never miss a...

Nov 08, 20241 hr 4 minSeason 6Ep. 265

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

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 Parliament and on the streets. Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod ...

Oct 05, 202449 minSeason 6Ep. 264

Do we need more elected officials?

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 the Lib Dem have been doing on the sewage scandal, we wanted to hear from a country that is doing things a little d...

Oct 02, 202451 minSeason 6Ep. 263

LIVE SHOW from Lib Dem Conference - Countdown to the Counties

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). Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subsc...

Sep 25, 202448 minSeason 6Ep. 262

The Rise of Labour Miserabilism

🎶 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 - @LibDemPod Please like & subscribe to the channel on YouTube as well as through your podcast provider so you never miss an episode. If you want to ...

Sep 03, 202438 minSeason 6Ep. 261

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

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 Payments cut. Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like &...

Aug 05, 202445 minSeason 6Ep. 260

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

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 - @LibDemPod Please like & subscribe to the channel on YouTube as well as through your podcast provider so you never miss an episode. If you want to suppor...

Jul 12, 202457 minSeason 6Ep. 259

ONE LAST PUSH

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 - @LibDemPod Please 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 ...

Jul 02, 202446 minSeason 6Ep. 258

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

Audio reading of the 2024 Liberal Democrat Manifesto chapter on international affairs. Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please 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.patreon.com/libdempod Thanks for listening The Lib Dem Podcast

Jun 20, 202411 minSeason 6Ep. 257

The 2024 Lib Dem Manifesto (20 of 21) - Defence

Audio reading of the 2024 Liberal Democrat Manifesto chapter on defence. Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please 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.patreon.com/libdempod Thanks for listening The Lib Dem Podcast

Jun 20, 20245 minSeason 6Ep. 256

The 2024 Lib Dem Manifesto (19 of 21) - Political Reform

Audio reading of the 2024 Liberal Democrat Manifesto chapter on Political Reform. Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please 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.patreon.com/libdempod Thanks for listening The Lib Dem Podcast

Jun 20, 202412 minSeason 6Ep. 255

The 2024 Lib Dem Manifesto (18 of 21) - Rights and Equality

Audio reading of the 2024 Liberal Democrat Manifesto chapter on Rights and Equality Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please 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.patreon.com/libdempod Thanks for listening The Lib Dem Podcast

Jun 20, 202410 minSeason 6Ep. 254

The 2024 Lib Dem Manifesto (17 of 21) - Immigration and Asylum

Audio reading of the 2024 Liberal Democrat Manifesto chapter on Immigration and Asylum. Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please 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.patreon.com/libdempod Thanks for listening The Lib Dem Podcast

Jun 20, 20247 minSeason 6Ep. 253

The 2024 Lib Dem Manifesto (16 of 21) - Culture, Media and Sport

Audio reading of the 2024 Liberal Democrat Manifesto chapter on Culture, Media and Sport Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please 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.patreon.com/libdempod Thanks for listening The Lib Dem Podcast

Jun 20, 20245 minSeason 6Ep. 252

The 2024 Lib Dem Manifesto (15 of 21) - Transport

Audio reading of the 2024 Liberal Democrat Manifesto chapter on transport. Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please 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.patreon.com/libdempod Thanks for listening The Lib Dem Podcast

Jun 20, 20248 minSeason 6Ep. 251

The 2024 Lib Dem Manifesto (14 of 21) - Communities and Local Government

Audio reading of the 2024 Liberal Democrat Manifesto chapter on Communities and Local Government Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please 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.patreon.com/libdempod Thanks for listening The Lib Dem Podcast...

Jun 20, 20245 minSeason 6Ep. 250

The 2024 Lib Dem Manifesto (13 of 21) - Housing

Audio reading of the 2024 Liberal Democrat Manifesto chapter on housing. Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please 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.patreon.com/libdempod Thanks for listening The Lib Dem Podcast

Jun 20, 20245 minSeason 6Ep. 249

The 2024 Lib Dem Manifesto (12 of 21) - Food and Farming

Audio reading of the 2024 Liberal Democrat Manifesto chapter on Food and Farming Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please 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.patreon.com/libdempod Thanks for listening The Lib Dem Podcast

Jun 20, 20247 minSeason 6Ep. 248

The 2024 Lib Dem Manifesto (11 of 21) - Natural Environment

Audio reading of the 2024 Liberal Democrat Manifesto chapter on Natural Environment Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please 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.patreon.com/libdempod Thanks for listening The Lib Dem Podcast

Jun 20, 20248 minSeason 6Ep. 247

The 2024 Lib Dem Manifesto (10 of 21) - Crime and Policing

Audio reading of the 2024 Liberal Democrat Manifesto chapter on Crime and Policing Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please 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.patreon.com/libdempod Thanks for listening The Lib Dem Podcast

Jun 20, 20249 minSeason 6Ep. 246

The 2024 Lib Dem Manifesto (9 of 21) - Pensions and Safety Net

Audio reading of the 2024 Liberal Democrat Manifesto chapter on Pensions and Safety Net Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please 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.patreon.com/libdempod Thanks for listening The Lib Dem Podcast

Jun 20, 20244 minSeason 6Ep. 245

The 2024 Lib Dem Manifesto (8 of 21) - Families, Children and Young People

Audio reading of the 2024 Liberal Democrat Manifesto chapter on families, children and young people. Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please 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.patreon.com/libdempod Thanks for listening The Lib Dem Podcast...

Jun 20, 20246 minSeason 6Ep. 244
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