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 talk to Owen Lambert about their goals and targets for the organisation as well as preparations for the 2021 UK wide elections You can follow everything to do with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subscribe to the channel on Youtube as well as through your podcast...
Dec 14, 2020•40 min•Season 2Ep. 66
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 scandal You can follow everything to do 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. Thanks for listening The Lib Dem Podcast P.s many thanks to Prater Ra...
Dec 05, 2020•42 min•Season 2Ep. 65
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 campaigning during covid was like, how polling day went and her outstanding community work. You can follow everything to do 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 epis...
Dec 02, 2020•23 min•Season 2Ep. 64
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 legal profession. Should judges be more publicly accountable? What are the consequences of the Conservative aggression towards judges and lawyers? What effect will breaking international law have on this country? You can follow everything to do with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter ...
Nov 23, 2020•45 min•Season 2Ep. 63
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 the party can do better, the massive benefits to local parties and why we all must make bold choices if we our to improve the diversity in the Liberal Democrats You can follow everything to do with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subscribe to the channel on Y...
Nov 17, 2020•41 min•Season 2Ep. 62
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. You can follow everything to do 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. Thanks for listening The Lib Dem Podcast P.s many thanks to Prater Raines for sponsoring this podcast. Intereste...
Nov 07, 2020•49 min•Season 2Ep. 61
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 always had an MP in Wales for over a hundred years until 2017, we discuss how we intend to fight back, the extraordinary work of Kirsty Williams and winning in the Welsh Senedd next year. You can follow everything to do with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subscr...
Oct 25, 2020•50 min•Season 2Ep. 60
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-Singer What are their priorities? How do we get more young members engaged with the group? You can follow everything to do 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...
Oct 22, 2020•54 min•Season 2Ep. 59
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 involved, or thinking about being involved in politics. We talk about some of the problems but also what local parties & councils could do better. You can follow everything to do with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subscribe to the channel on Youtube as w...
Oct 15, 2020•49 min•Season 2Ep. 58
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 Stephen Farry MP were able to join us for a feature length episode discussing the biggest issues including Brexit and the campaigning against sectarianism. You can follow everything to do with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subscribe to the channel on Yout...
Oct 12, 2020•1 hr 1 min•Season 2Ep. 57
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 campaign for carers actually have. You can follow everything to do 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. Thanks for listening The Lib Dem Podcast P.s...
Oct 06, 2020•45 min•Season 2Ep. 56
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 discuss what worked, what didn't and will some form of virtual conference have to part of every future Liberal Democrat Conference. You can follow everything to do with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subscribe to the channel on Youtube as well as thro...
Oct 04, 2020•41 min•Season 2Ep. 55
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 in Coalition with long term rivals Fianna Fail, how Ireland is handling Covid and the huge impact of Brexit on the island of Ireland and the Good Friday Agreement You can follow everything to do with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subscribe to the channe...
Sep 30, 2020•57 min•Season 2Ep. 54
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 LibDems who have campaigned from scratch, sometimes ripped up the guidebook but all had a massive impact in their area. Find all our guests on Twitter: John Potter @johnpotterLD Josh Robinson @jwrobinson93 Conner Kiernan @connerkiernan Hannah Kitching @HannahK_LD Tom Gordon @tomgordonLD You can follow everything to...
Sep 22, 2020•1 hr 19 min•Season 2Ep. 53
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...first hint start now. You can follow everything to do 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. Thanks for listening The Lib Dem Podcast P.s many thanks t...
Sep 17, 2020•1 hr•Season 2Ep. 52
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 review the leadership contest as well as discuss the ongoing debate about when the LibDems should be campaigning to rejoin to EU. Mark Pack can be found on twitter @markpack and the @BarChartPodcast - you can follow at @thomasmorrison You can follow everything to do with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebo...
Sep 11, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 51
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 being an MP and his portfolios on Defense as well Culture, Digital, Media & Sport. This episode was not sponsored by Glen Morangie despite Jamie's best efforts. You can follow everything to do with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subscribe to the channel o...
Sep 08, 2020•49 min•Season 2Ep. 50
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 Holyrood elections next year in Scotland. In this episode we discuss the issues and challenges the Highlands have and the inaccurate perceptions of the SNP that many LibDems south of the border hold. You can follow everything to do with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like ...
Sep 06, 2020•21 min•Season 2Ep. 48
"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 discuss education throughout the Covid pandemic, working in coalition with Labour and are LibDem successes in Wales not shouted about enough. You can follow everything to do with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subscribe to the channel on Youtube as well as through...
Sep 04, 2020•43 min•Season 2Ep. 49
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+ rights will never stop and we as a party should never be complacent. You can find Gareth on twitter @GarethLShelton You can follow everything to do with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subscribe to the channel on YouTube as well as through your podcast...
Aug 31, 2020•28 min•Season 2Ep. 47
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. You can follow all of us on twitter at: @cllrkemp @johnpotterLD @owenlambert1 @joshbabarinde @thomasmorrison @carlaaah You can follow everything to do with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subscribe to the channel on Youtube as well as through your podcast provider ...
Aug 27, 2020•1 hr 2 min•Season 2Ep. 46
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 mess and where exactly is Boris. You can follow everything to do 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. Thanks for listening The Lib Dem Podcast ...
Aug 24, 2020•35 min•Season 2Ep. 45
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 it fantasy politics? We chat about the history of the idea, the political viability as well as the arguments for and against it. You can follow everything to do with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subscribe to the channel through your podcast provider so you n...
Aug 19, 2020•36 min•Season 2Ep. 44
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? You can follow everything to do with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subscribe to the channel through your podcast provider so you never miss an episode. Thanks for listening The Lib Dem Podcast Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook &...
Aug 17, 2020•44 min•Season 2Ep. 43
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 happening in Britain You can follow everything to do with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subscribe to the channel through your podcast provider so you never miss an episode. Thanks for listening The Lib Dem Podcast Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast o...
Aug 10, 2020•1 hr 5 min•Season 2Ep. 42
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' and not just a think tank. As a former Labour member we also talk about the state of play in both parties as well as what the LibDems, and out next leader, need to do to get back to winning ways. You can follow everything to do with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & ...
Aug 06, 2020•38 min•Season 2Ep. 41
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 and why its a bad thing for you and your cause. You can follow everything to do with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subscribe to the channel through your podcast provider so you never miss an episode. Thanks for listening The Lib Dem Podcast Keep up t...
Jul 31, 2020•53 min•Season 2Ep. 40
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 campaigners & councillors as well as what challenges face local government going forward. You can follow everything to do with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subscribe to the channel through your podcast provider so you never miss an episode. Thanks f...
Jul 21, 2020•33 min•Season 2Ep. 39
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 through their paces. Working with the Northern Liberal Network we are carried out a virtual post interview Spin Room hosted by Laura Gordon. Joining her was Layla Moran's Campaign Director Neil Fawcett and Ed Davey's Head of Communication Ben Rathe You can follow everything to do with the LibDem Podcast o...
Jul 21, 2020•1 hr 39 min•Season 2Ep. 38
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 that make such a huge difference in winning at elections. If you wish to download the volunteer roles chart talked about in this episode you can do so here: https://www.dropbox.com/s/57r8n0d8h4isres/Volunteer%20Roles%20%28generic%29.jpg?dl=0 You can follow everything to do with the LibDem Podcast on Instagra...
Jul 17, 2020•41 min•Season 2Ep. 37
