Having spent 10 days on the ground in Somerton and Frome, Hannah Kitching joins John Potter to discuss the by-elections and what might happen in two weeks time. 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 listenin...
Jul 09, 2023•52 min•Season 5Ep. 27
The sharpest knives are those held by people behind you. Three (so far) Conservatives MP quit, including disgraced Boris Johnson. What does this mean for the Sunak Government and the opposition parties? Battle lines have clearly been drawn in Mid Bedfordshire and Uxbridge BUT who is the main challenger in Selby? How important is Selby to the Lib Dems, if we are not just seen as a party of the south? Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please ...
Jun 11, 2023•42 min•Season 5Ep. 26
Are the Tories becoming a populist party? What does that mean if they are and how do the Lib Dems fight it? John, Hannah and Sam discuss the potential future of the Conservatives and whether the Lib Dems have learnt lessons from losing the Brexit vote. 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 ...
May 30, 2023•47 min•Season 5Ep. 25
John, Martin, Richard and Mark Pack discuss the local election results and what they means 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 support the show why not join our Patreon exclusive service at: www.patreon.com/libdempod Thanks for listening The Lib Dem Podcast Keep up to date with ...
May 08, 2023•1 hr•Season 5Ep. 24
As we enter the home stretch of the local elections, we discuss how the election is looking for the LibDems and other mayor 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 support the show why not join our Patreon exclusive service at: www.patreon.com/libdempod Thanks for listening The Lib Dem Podcast Keep up...
Apr 28, 2023•57 min•Season 5Ep. 23
It was the Lib Dem local election launch yesterday with Ed Davey, a tractor and a wall of blue hay bales The stunt got lots of coverage in the national media as well as mentions on podcast such as the Times Redbox and the News Agents BUT do too many Lib Dems moan about HQ instead of winning elections for themselves? 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 provid...
Mar 30, 2023•2 min•Season 5Ep. 22
Today's local election diary is about nomination papers John Potter and Bill Shannon talk you through some of the tips for getting it right and avoiding nasty surprises 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 ...
Mar 24, 2023•2 min•Season 5Ep. 21
The election diary is back! Today John Potter goes through what he keeps in his car so he is ready to go with any campaigning 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 Keep up to da...
Mar 23, 2023•2 min•Season 5Ep. 20
Politics can be a an ugly business, so how do you cope with aggressive opposition groups in the chamber and on the campaign trail? The vast majority of politicians are decent, well meaning people BUT there will always be angry little idiots who believe they are on the path of the righteous. Richard, Hannah and John talk about how you deal with those people and how to use it to your advantage. Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like &a...
Mar 06, 2023•56 min•Season 5Ep. 19
"We have to respond to this!!!" Stop, breathe and keep to your plan. It's very easy in an election to want to put right or counter what the other parties are saying. Are you just giving their messages more attention if you do. 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 e...
Mar 05, 2023•2 min•Season 5Ep. 18
No matter how tempted you are, don't remove opposition leaflets from letterboxes...you will get caught! 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 Keep up to date with the LibDem Pod...
Mar 02, 2023•2 min•Season 5Ep. 17
We have talked previously about grabbing a selfie while campaigning but are you building a high quality photo bank? John talks through the benefits of building a collection of photos around key locations but also important topics. 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 Patre...
Feb 28, 2023•2 min•Season 5Ep. 16
There are several pressure points in every long and short campaign. Last week was one for John. Being organised and methodical in your strategy helps but it's vital you take breaks 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 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/...
Feb 27, 2023•2 min•Season 5Ep. 15
In today entry we talk about new builds, they can have frustratingly low turnouts (at first) but are also a huge opportunity. 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 Keep up to da...
Feb 21, 2023•1 min•Season 5Ep. 14
Yesterday many Lib Dem groups had an action day of campaigning. What are action days and why do we do them? 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 Keep up to date with the LibDem...
Feb 19, 2023•2 min•Season 5Ep. 13
Direct mail is one of the most powerful ways of campaigning. However some areas can be very time consuming to deliver. Alison explains that it's ok to use stamps to make you more efficient. 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/...
Feb 18, 2023•2 min•Season 5Ep. 12
Has the NHS ever been is a worse situation and can we repair it? Daisy Copper MP, former GP Kate O'Kelly and Doctor Mohsin Khan join John Potter for this full length 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 Patreon exclusive service at: www.patreon.com/libdempod Thanks...
Feb 16, 2023•41 min•Season 5Ep. 11
Every bit of campaigning is a chance to advertise yourself to the voters. Don't be shy about showing your Lib Dem colours 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 Keep up to date w...
Feb 16, 2023•2 min•Season 5Ep. 10
It can be a difficult thing for some campaigners to realise, that residents can vote for you even if they don't agree with you on a particular issue. We have to remember that very few people think about politics all day long and that voters do not come in easy to assign blocks. 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...
Feb 15, 2023•2 min•Season 5Ep. 9
Today's instalment of our Local Election Diary is about the benefit of having a good camera phone whenever you are campaigning Whether it's promoting your activity or reporting issues, having a good phone camera AND knowing how to use it properly is really important. 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 su...
Feb 14, 2023•2 min•Season 5Ep. 8
Two psychological things can happen to candidates, over confidence and the wobbles. 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 Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, F...
Feb 13, 2023•2 min•Season 5Ep. 7
9th Feb - Local Election Diary - Local Budgets and Local Campaigning Over 5hrs in the council chamber today. What political parties do with their council budgets and amendments is really important for campaigning 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 servi...
Feb 09, 2023•1 min•Season 5Ep. 6
Richard Kemp explains some of the benefits of soft campaigning 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
Feb 07, 2023•2 min•Season 5Ep. 6
Planning your week - when is the best time to be out on doors or to do a bit of admin? 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
Feb 06, 2023•1 min•Season 5Ep. 5
Throughout the local election campaign the Lib Dem Podcast team will be doing short diary entries to explain how we are campaigning, when we are campaigning and why we are campaigning. These will be short pieces regular pieces to inspire and aid you in your campaigning 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 ...
Feb 06, 2023•1 min•Season 5Ep. 4
The Lib Dem can't just be a party of the South of England! Candidates like Tom Morrison are taking the fight to the Tories in the North as well. We are back with our popular series 'Our next MPs' - we ask Tom Morrison the candidate in our target seat of Cheadle, why he got into politics and why winning at the next General Election is so important. You can find Tom on Twitter @thomasmorrison or on his website www.tommorrison.org.uk Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook &a...
Feb 04, 2023•47 min•Season 5Ep. 3
Zahawi has gone!! This episode by John and Richard was record a couple of days go. We discuss why Sunak was taking so long to sack Zahawi, will support for Ukraine become contentious and are the Tories suffering from Long Boris Syndrome 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...
Jan 29, 2023•39 min•Season 5Ep. 2
SEASON 5!!!!!! That's right the Lib Dem Pod is back and we are starting with a much requested episode on canvassing. Why should we canvass? Who should we canvass? When should we canvass? How should we canvass? THIS IS CANVASSING 101 (2023 Edition) Alison, John and Sam go through the all these questions and more to help you feel confident about canvassing, how to get the best data from residents and win over more voters Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter ...
Jan 12, 2023•1 hr 15 min•Season 5Ep. 1
It's our end of 2022 show. Richard and John discuss some of the major issues that have shaped the year and what does 2023 hold in store for the LibDems. Huge thank you to all our presenters, guests, listeners, supporters and Patreon subscribers 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 ...
Dec 30, 2022•1 hr 9 min•Season 4Ep. 31
This week Sam and Laura talk through the politics of social media and how politics on site like Twitter aren't always reflective of opinion in the real world 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 T...
Dec 01, 2022•37 min•Season 4Ep. 30
