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 battleground of Cheadle. 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: ww...
Mar 24, 2020•35 min•Season 2Ep. 8
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 Virus and the York Conference being cancelled. Enjoy the episode, remember to subscribe and follow us on our social media (@LibDemPod). Please also follow Wendy on Twitter, instagram and Facebook You can find our podcasts everywhere but links to Apple Podcasts and Spotify are below iTunes: https://podcasts.a...
Mar 16, 2020•1 hr 11 min•Season 2Ep. 7
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). Enjoy the episode, remember to subscribe and follow us on our social media (@LibDemPod). Please also follow Wendy on Twitter, instagram and Facebook You can find our podcasts everywhere but links to Apple Podcasts and Spotify are below iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/lib-dem-podcast/id1467418...
Feb 02, 2020•32 min•Season 2Ep. 6
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 the LibDems A date is in the diary and John and Richard are recording some more episodes next week Enjoy the episode, remember to subscribe and follow us on our social media (@LibDemPod). Please also follow Martin on Twitter and Facebook You can find our podcasts everywhere but links to Apple Podcasts and ...
Jan 29, 2020•36 min•Season 2Ep. 5
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 media and what do remainers do now. Enjoy the episode, remember to subscribe and follow us on our social media (@LibDemPod). Please also follow Caroline on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram You can find our podcasts everywhere but links to Apple Podcasts and Spotify are below iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com...
Jan 19, 2020•1 hr 13 min•Season 2Ep. 4
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 policies. Enjoy the episode, remember to subscribe and follow us on our social media (@LibDemPod). Please also follow Lucy on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram. You can find our podcasts everywhere but links to Apple Podcasts and Spotify are below iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/lib-dem-podcast/id1...
Jan 14, 2020•34 min•Season 2Ep. 3
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 campaigner as well as an elected representative. Enjoy the episode, remember to subscribe and follow us on our social media (@LibDemPod). Please also follow Antony on Twitter, Facebook and Instagram You can find our podcasts everywhere but links to Apple Podcasts and Spotify are below iTunes: https://podca...
Jan 11, 2020•36 min•Season 2Ep. 2
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 amazing Sheila Ritchie our MEP for Scotland. We talk about recovering from the election, life as an MEP, what lies ahead for Scotland and most importantly if she could only eat one meal what would it be. Enjoy the episode, remember to subscribe and follow us on our social media (@LibDemPod). Please also follow Sheila on T...
Jan 06, 2020•27 min•Season 2Ep. 1
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 - @LibDemPod or contact Richard and John personally at @cllrkemp & @johnpotterLD You can find our podcasts everywhere but links to Apple Podcasts and Spotify are below iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/lib-dem-podcast/id1467418192 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4molmA7EopgquYGJkV6Mek?si=1yWCc...
Dec 22, 2019•28 min•Season 1Ep. 21
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 & Twitter - @LibDemPod or contact Richard and John personally at @cllrkemp & @johnpotterLD You can find our podcasts everywhere but links to Apple Podcasts and Spotify are below iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/lib-dem-podcast/id1467418192 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4molmA7EopgquYGJk...
Dec 21, 2019•31 min•Season 1Ep. 20
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 touch on Instagram & Twitter - @LibDemPod or contact Richard and John personally at @cllrkemp & @johnpotterLD You can find our podcasts everywhere but links to Apple Podcasts and Spotify are below iTunes: https://podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/lib-dem-podcast/id1467418192 Spotify: https://open.spotify.com/show/4molm...
Dec 20, 2019•45 min•Season 1Ep. 19
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 tree. Please follow John at @John WrightLD as well as us @libdempod Thanks for listening 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 y...
Nov 13, 2019•32 min•Season 1Ep. 18
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 through the process. We will talk about some dos and don't for canvassing and how it is the best way to election success. As always any questions or comments please get in touch on Instagram & Twitter - @LibDemPod or contact Richard and John personally at @cllrkemp & @johnpotterLD You can find our...
Nov 11, 2019•45 min•Season 1Ep. 17
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 with Brexit and the current general election strategies from the main parties. This is our first podcast where you can watch along as well. Please like, rate, subscribe and share so more people can find & listen to us in the future. Also feel free to comment and ask questions on everything you hear. Please follo...
Oct 12, 2019•51 min•Season 1Ep. 16
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. Please like, rate, subscribe and share so more people can find & listen to us in the future. Also feel free to comment and ask questions on everything you hear. Please follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook: @libdempod Follow John on: @johnpotterLD Follow Richard on Twitter @cllrkemp and Instagram @cllrrkemp Keep up to date wi...
Oct 04, 2019•32 min•Season 1Ep. 15
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. Please like, rate, subscribe and share so more people can find & listen to us in the future. Also feel free to comment and ask questions on everything you hear. Please follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook: @libdempod Follow John on: @johnpotterLD Follow Richard on Twitter @cllrkemp and Insta...
Sep 20, 2019•45 min•Season 1Ep. 14
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 election. 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.c...
Sep 04, 2019•47 min•Season 1Ep. 13
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 - @LibDemPod or individually @Lisa_smart & @johnpotterLD Please like, review and share 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...
Aug 27, 2019•40 min•Season 1Ep. 12
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. Please like, rate, subscribe and share so more people can find & listen to us in the future. Also feel free to comment and ask questions on everything you hear. Please follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook: @libdempod Follow John on: @johnpotterLD Follow Richard on Twitter @cllrkemp and Instagram @cllrrkemp Keep up to date with...
Aug 20, 2019•40 min•Season 1Ep. 11
A quick re-cap of the latest news by the LibDem Podcast - this time John Potter is joined by Chris Davies MEP Please like, rate, subscribe and share so more people can find & listen to us in the future. Also feel free to comment and ask questions on everything you hear. Please follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook: @libdempod Follow John on: @johnpotterLD Follow Richard on Twitter @cllrkemp and Instagram @cllrrkemp Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & T...
Aug 16, 2019•15 min•Season 1Ep. 10
Victory in Brecon!!! John and Richard discuss the Brecon and Radnorshire by-election success and what it means for the future. Please like, rate, subscribe and share so more people can find & listen to us in the future. Also feel free to comment and ask questions on everything you hear. Please follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook: @libdempod Follow John on: @johnpotterLD Follow Richard on Twitter @cllrkemp and Instagram @cllrrkemp Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram,...
Aug 03, 2019•39 min•Season 1Ep. 9
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 always you can follow us Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod or individually @Lisa_smart & @johnpotterLD Please like, review and share 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...
Jul 29, 2019•37 min•Season 1Ep. 8
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, tricks and lessons learnt over the years to successful campaigning, especially if you are brand new to it. Please like, rate, subscribe and share so more people can find & listen to us in the future. Also feel free to comment and ask questions on everything you hear. Please follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Fac...
Jul 22, 2019•44 min•Season 1Ep. 7
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's resignation and how we should deal with the Brexit Party and their attention grabbing stunts at the European Parliament. As always you can follow us Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod or individually @Lisa_smart & @johnpotterLD Please like, review and share Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on I...
Jul 13, 2019•27 min•Season 1Ep. 6
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 what works and what doesn't. P.S no postmen were harmed in the making on this podcast 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 suppo...
Jul 04, 2019•26 min•Season 1Ep. 5
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 two candidates Jo Swinson & Ed Davey. Both give speeches and take questions and then we get some reactions from the audience as well. Remember to follow us on Instagram & Twitter - @LibDemPod Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subscri...
Jun 26, 2019•1 hr 32 min•Season 1Ep. 4
This week we talk about the Tory leadership contest, the Brecon & Radnorshire by-election and the defection of Chuka Umunna to the LibDems. Please like, rate, subscribe and share so more people can find & listen to us in the future. Also feel free to comment and ask questions on everything you hear. Please follow us on Twitter, Instagram and Facebook: @libdempod Follow John on: @johnpotterLD Follow Richard on Twitter @cllrkemp and Instagram @cllrrkemp Keep up to date with the LibDem Podc...
Jun 22, 2019•27 min•Season 1Ep. 3
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 LibDems go from here. Remember to leave us a review, like and share it around. Thanks very much for listening John 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 mis...
Jun 14, 2019•28 min•Season 1Ep. 2
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. This is the first episode of a brand new podcast. 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 Pat...
Jun 07, 2019•29 min•Season 1Ep. 1
