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An activist based podcast about all things Liberal Democrat by Liverpool Cllr Richard Kemp & Preston Cllr John PotterQuestion and comments welcome. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @libdempod

John Potter


    • May 17, 2025 LATEST EPISODE
    • every other week NEW EPISODES
    • 40m AVG DURATION
    • 267 EPISODES


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

    Play Episode Listen Later May 17, 2025 43:21


    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 - @LibDemPodPlease 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/libdempodThanks for listeningThe Lib Dem Podcast

    Ep 272: Local Election 2025: Reaction & Analysis

    Play Episode Listen Later May 6, 2025 67:07


    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 - @LibDemPodPlease 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/libdempodThanks for listeningThe Lib Dem Podcast

    EP 271: The 2025 Local Election Preview

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 10, 2025 45:29


    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 - @LibDemPodPlease 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/libdempodThanks for listeningThe Lib Dem Podcast

    Ep 270: Becoming a Lord

    Play Episode Listen Later Apr 2, 2025 54:34


    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 - @LibDemPodPlease 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/libdempodThanks for listeningThe Lib Dem Podcast

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 27, 2025 49:38


    Episode 269Rachel 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 - @LibDemPodPlease 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/libdempodThanks for listeningThe Lib Dem Podcast

    Big Seat Ambitions with Mike Ross

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 2, 2025 54:05


    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 to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPodPlease 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/libdempodThanks for listeningThe Lib Dem Podcast

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2024 43:10


    Episode 267In 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 - @LibDemPodPlease 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/libdempodThanks for listeningThe Lib Dem Podcast

    By-elections 101 (Episode 266)

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 8, 2024 50:22


    Episode 266 - By-elections 101From 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 - @LibDemPodPlease 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/libdempodThanks for listeningThe Lib Dem Podcast

    Episode 265: Budget, Badenoch and Trump Returns

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 8, 2024 64:03


    Episode 265A 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 - @LibDemPodPlease 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/libdempodThanks for listeningThe Lib Dem Podcast

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 5, 2024 48:35


    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 - @LibDemPodPlease 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/libdempodThanks for listeningThe Lib Dem Podcast

    Do we need more elected officials?

    Play Episode Listen Later Oct 2, 2024 51:24


    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 differently.Huge thanks to Els for taking the time to join us.Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPodPlease 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/libdempodThanks for listeningThe Lib Dem Podcast

    LIVE SHOW from Lib Dem Conference - Countdown to the Counties

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 25, 2024 47:55


    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 - @LibDemPodPlease 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/libdempodThanks for listeningThe Lib Dem Podcast

    The Rise of Labour Miserabilism

    Play Episode Listen Later Sep 3, 2024 38:21


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

    Play Episode Listen Later Aug 5, 2024 45:01


    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 - @LibDemPodPlease 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/libdempodThanks for listeningThe Lib Dem Podcast

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 12, 2024 56:58


    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 - @LibDemPodPlease 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/libdempodThanks for listeningThe Lib Dem Podcast

    ONE LAST PUSH

    Play Episode Listen Later Jul 2, 2024 46:22


    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 - @LibDemPodPlease 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/libdempodThanks for listeningThe Lib Dem Podcast

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 10:58


    Audio reading of the 2024 Liberal Democrat Manifesto chapter on international affairs.Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPodPlease 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/libdempodThanks for listeningThe Lib Dem Podcast

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 5:05


    Audio reading of the 2024 Liberal Democrat Manifesto chapter on defence.Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPodPlease 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/libdempodThanks for listeningThe Lib Dem Podcast

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 11:49


    Audio reading of the 2024 Liberal Democrat Manifesto chapter on Political Reform.Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPodPlease 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/libdempodThanks for listeningThe Lib Dem Podcast

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 10:06


    Audio reading of the 2024 Liberal Democrat Manifesto chapter on Rights and EqualityKeep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPodPlease 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/libdempodThanks for listeningThe Lib Dem Podcast

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 7:16


    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 - @LibDemPodPlease 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/libdempodThanks for listeningThe Lib Dem Podcast

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 4:53


    Audio reading of the 2024 Liberal Democrat Manifesto chapter on Culture, Media and SportKeep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPodPlease 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/libdempodThanks for listeningThe Lib Dem Podcast

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 7:49


    Audio reading of the 2024 Liberal Democrat Manifesto chapter on transport.Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPodPlease 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/libdempodThanks for listeningThe Lib Dem Podcast

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 4:52


    Audio reading of the 2024 Liberal Democrat Manifesto chapter on Communities and Local GovernmentKeep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPodPlease 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/libdempodThanks for listeningThe Lib Dem Podcast

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 5:23


    Audio reading of the 2024 Liberal Democrat Manifesto chapter on housing.Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPodPlease 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/libdempodThanks for listeningThe Lib Dem Podcast

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 6:53


    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 - @LibDemPodPlease 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/libdempodThanks for listeningThe Lib Dem Podcast

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 7:54


    Audio reading of the 2024 Liberal Democrat Manifesto chapter on Natural EnvironmentKeep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPodPlease 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/libdempodThanks for listeningThe Lib Dem Podcast

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 9:10


    Audio reading of the 2024 Liberal Democrat Manifesto chapter on Crime and PolicingKeep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPodPlease 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/libdempodThanks for listeningThe Lib Dem Podcast

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 4:05


    Audio reading of the 2024 Liberal Democrat Manifesto chapter on Pensions and Safety NetKeep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPodPlease 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/libdempodThanks for listeningThe Lib Dem Podcast

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

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 5:51


    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 - @LibDemPodPlease 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/libdempodThanks for listeningThe Lib Dem Podcast

    The 2024 Lib Dem Manifesto (7 of 21) - Education

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 7:48


    Audio reading of the 2024 Liberal Democrat Manifesto chapter on education.Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPodPlease 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/libdempodThanks for listeningThe Lib Dem Podcast

    The 2024 Lib Dem Manifesto (6 of 21) - Care

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 6:40


    Audio reading of the 2024 Liberal Democrat Manifesto chapter on CareKeep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPodPlease 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/libdempodThanks for listeningThe Lib Dem Podcast

    The 2024 Lib Dem Manifesto (5 of 21) - Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 15:08


    Audio reading of the 2024 Liberal Democrat Manifesto chapter on healthKeep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPodPlease 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/libdempodThanks for listeningThe Lib Dem Podcast

    The 2024 Lib Dem Manifesto (4 of 21) - Climate Change and Energy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 10:37


    Audio reading of the 2024 Liberal Democrat Manifesto chapter on Climate Change and EnergyKeep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPodPlease 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/libdempodThanks for listeningThe Lib Dem Podcast

    The 2024 Lib Dem Manifesto (3 of 21) - Business and Jobs

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 11:38


    Audio reading of the 2024 Liberal Democrat Manifesto chapter on Business and JobsKeep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPodPlease 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/libdempodThanks for listeningThe Lib Dem Podcast

    The 2024 Lib Dem Manifesto (2 of 21) - The Economy

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 7:31


    Audio reading of the 2024 Liberal Democrat Manifesto chapter on the economy.Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPodPlease 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/libdempodThanks for listeningThe Lib Dem Podcast

    The 2024 Lib Dem Manifesto (1 of 21) - Our Fair Deal

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 20, 2024 8:24


    The Lib Dem Podcast has commissioned a professional presenter to record every chapter of the new 2024 Liberal Democrat Manifesto.21 episodes each with a specific chapter. This is the summary: Our Fair DealKeep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPodPlease 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/libdempodThanks for listeningThe Lib Dem Podcast

    Best Lib Dem General Election campaign since...

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 11, 2024 45:40


    John Potter and Mark Pack are delighted to be joined by Baroness Liz Barker and David Chadwick for our weekly catch-up on the latest goings on in the General Election.Are the Lib Dems having a good campaign? When was the last time a Lib Dem General Election campaign felt this good? Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPodPlease 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/libdempodThanks for listeningThe Lib Dem Podcast

    General Election Week 2 - What the Farage is going on?

    Play Episode Listen Later Jun 6, 2024 42:40


    John Potter and Mark Pack are joined by Victoria Collins and Colin Eldridge to discuss the 2nd week of the General Election. Massive polls, the return of Nigel Farage and the first of the leaders debate.  Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPodPlease 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/libdempodThanks for listeningThe Lib Dem Podcast

    General Election 2024: One week in - what's happening & what's next?

    Play Episode Listen Later May 30, 2024 50:21


    The General Election has been called and the opening skirmishes have been made.John Potter, Mark Pack and Somerset Council Leader Cllr Bill Revans discuss the big questions after the first week of the General Election.Is Starmer's ruthlessness 'good politics'? Why did Sunak call the election? Have the Lib Dems had to increase their public liability because of Ed's stunts?Thanks for tuning in.Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPodPlease 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/libdempodThanks for listeningThe Lib Dem Podcast

    2024 Local Election Review

    Play Episode Listen Later May 7, 2024 63:38


    Great, good or okay - how does our panel rate the 2024 Local Elections for the Liberal Democrats?Join John Potter, Mark Park, Martin Boffey and Hannah Kitching to discuss the local election results and what they mean for all major parties.Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPodPlease 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/libdempodThanks for listeningThe Lib Dem Podcast

    Representation matters, so why isn't she standing?

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 25, 2024 55:33


    Our all women panel discuss the reality of campaigning and being a councillor as a woman in the Liberal Democrats.Lisa Smart, Hannah Kitching, Alison Bennett, Hannah Perkin and Claire Craven discuss some of the barriers, opportunities and everyday sexism they have all faced.Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPodPlease 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/libdempodThanks for listeningThe Lib Dem Podcast

    The Green Book Series - Health

    Play Episode Listen Later Mar 12, 2024 60:56


    Welcome to the next episode in the Green Book Series.This time we are talking about health. Health and care is now the number one concern for voters in the UK. How we meet some of the massive challenges within the health and care sector and what should be the Liberal Democrat position on it? Former health minister Norman Lamb is joined by Cllr Wendy Taylor, health policy analyst Roy Lilley and Ed Smith, the former chairman of NHS Improvement.Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPodPlease 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/libdempodThanks for listeningThe Lib Dem Podcast

    The Green Book Series - AI

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 26, 2024 62:45


    The next episode in our Green Book Series. This time our panelists are discussing the presence and future of AI. How will AI affect our lives and our politics going forward?Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPodPlease 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/libdempodThanks for listeningThe Lib Dem Podcast

    Double Trouble for the Tories

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 17, 2024 49:06


    The end is near for this Conservative Government but what do the by-election results tell us about how much trouble they are in and which of all the other parties will benefit.John, Richard and Party President Mark Pack discuss all the fallout from the by-elections, plus the importance of hope and a vision in today's cynical political climate.Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPodPlease 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/libdempodThanks for listeningThe Lib Dem Podcast

    Focus Leaflets 101

    Play Episode Listen Later Feb 9, 2024 47:24


    Have Focus leaflets had their day? In an age of less printed material, is the Focus now more important than ever?Sam, Richard and John discuss why the Focus leaflet should still be in your campaign armoury, what essential elements make up a good Focus leaflet and the best ways of delivering them.Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPodPlease 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/libdempodThanks for listeningThe Lib Dem Podcast

    Block and Knock - Dirty Politics & Fighting to Win

    Play Episode Listen Later Jan 16, 2024 44:36


    Welcome to season 6 of the Lib Dem Podcast!!The first two weeks of 2024 has given us a taste of what might be in store in this vital year in UK politics.We are going to talk about the right-wing attacks on the Lib Dems as well as the huge MRP poll showing a potential collapse in Tory seats.From that we also want to talk about how you can get yourself ready for the general election, make the most out of it. And even enjoy it.Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPodPlease 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/libdempodThanks for listeningThe Lib Dem Podcast

    What if in 2024...

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 28, 2023 55:12


    What happens if Jeremy Corbyn becomes the leader of the Green Party?If England win the Euro 2024 does that affect the General Election?What if new Prime Minister Keir Starmer introduces a proportional representation?In our final episode of the year, Lisa, Martin, Hannah, Tom and John go through those and other scenarios to discuss what affect they would have on the UK and the upcoming General Election.All a bit of fun. Thank you for all your support in 2023, see you all in 2024.Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPodPlease 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/libdempodThanks for listeningThe Lib Dem Podcast

    Green Book Series - Lib Dem Position on Europe

    Play Episode Listen Later Dec 20, 2023 56:15


    What should the Lib Dem policy on Europe be? How prominent should our pro-eu policy be in our campaigning? These questions and our relationship with our European neighbours are big issues within the party. The latest in The Green Book series debates these very topics.The panel includes Professor Julie Smith, Lib Dem Parliamentary candidates Lisa Smart and Caroline Voaden along with Professor Anand Memon and Luke TrylKeep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPodPlease 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/libdempodThanks for listeningThe Lib Dem Podcast

    The Green Book Series - Climate Policy and Net Zero

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 29, 2023 67:18


    In the 2nd episode of our Green Book Series, a panel of experts discuss climate and environmental policy. Is the term Net Zero tainted? What green issues should the Liberal Democrats  be campaigning on at the General Election?Lib Dem Podcast regular Josh Babarinde is joined by Tom Burke, James Murray and Chris Willmore.Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPodPlease 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/libdempodThanks for listeningThe Lib Dem Podcast

    Reshuffle, Resignations and Cameron Returns

    Play Episode Listen Later Nov 19, 2023 38:08


    What a week of news!!! Reshuffles in the Government, resignations in the Labour Party and the return of former Prime Minister David Cameron.Alison, Richard and John try to make sense of it all in this episode.Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPodPlease 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/libdempodThanks for listeningThe Lib Dem Podcast

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