Best LibDem Podcasts (2025)

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EP 271: The 2025 Local Election Preview 45:29

17d ago45:29

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 …

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Ep 270: Becoming a Lord 54:34

25d ago54:34

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 - @LibDemPod Please like & sub…

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Episode 269: Stepping back, stepping up or stepping on - Labour Budget Reaction 49:38

1M ago49:38

49:38

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 …

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Big Seat Ambitions with Mike Ross 54:05

2M ago54:05

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 cons…

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50 år siden Thatchers entré 20:29

2M ago20:29

20:29

I februar 1975 ble Margaret Thatcher valgt som partileder for de konservative, på et tidspunkt da partiet sto rådville i opposisjon og lette etter en retning videre. Resten er historie. Hvordan lyktes Thatcher med å slå gjennom, hva var hennes ideologiske prosjekt den gang - og hvor mye er overførbart til dagens situasjon for partiet? Trine Anderse…

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Kampen om den engelske landsbygda 20:41

3M ago20:41

20:41

Velgere i bevegelse har blitt et fenomen det snakkes mye om i britisk politikk. Et av områdene som det åpenbart er politisk kamp om er England utenfor storbyene. Hvorfor har Labour tradisjonelt hatt vansker med å slå gjennom hos mannen i landsbygata, og hva står de politiske kampene om nå? Hør Øivind Bratberg og Trine Andersen i samtale.…

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Ytre høyre i medvind 20:35

3M ago20:35

20:35

Motstand mot politisk korrekthet, kostbare klimatiltak og høye innvandringstall har gitt vind i seilene til Reform UK. Partiet gjorde et sterkt valg i sommer og har fortsatt å vokse på målingene. Hvilke konsekvenser har det for britisk politikk? Er det særlig de konservative som har et uløst problem med ytre høyres fremvekst? Og hva har partiet å s…

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Hope and Optimism - The Green Book Series (Episode 267) 43:10

4M ago43:10

43:10

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 &…

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Labour og britenes forhold til EU 27:18

4M ago27:18

27:18

Noen år er nå gått siden Storbritannia både stemte seg ut og forlot den Europeiske Unionen. Det konservative partiet satt ved makten frem til i sommer, men ble erstattet av Labour i juli i år. Labour har historisk hatt et bedre forhold til Europa enn Toriene, og nå ønsker Labour å reforhandle noen av handelsreguleringene med EU. Handelen med resten…

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Mission government with Jill Rutter 50:22

5M ago50:22

50:22

Jill Rutter of the Institute for Government joins Martin and Steve to discuss the idea of mission government and how Labour are getting on with their missions, after the Prime Minister's speech last week.By Steve O’Neil and Martin Rogers

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By-elections 101 (Episode 266) 50:22

5M ago50:22

50:22

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 chan…

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Kemi Badenoch ny konservativ leder. 25:02

5M ago25:02

25:02

Etter nok et lederskapsvalg i Det konservative partiet står partiet igjen med en ny kvinnelig leder. Denne gangen var det Kemi Badenoch som sto igjen som vinner. Hun slo Robert Jenrick i medlemskapsvoteringen som ble avsluttet 2. november. Men hvem er Badenoch og hvor tar hun nå partiet som gikk på sitt største politiske nederlag ved valget i juli …

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Episode 265: Budget, Badenoch and Trump Returns 1:04:03

6M ago1:04:03

1:04:03

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, …

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Trump's influence here 31:27

6M ago31:27

31:27

Martin and Steve discuss the US election and what it means for politics in the UK.By Steve O’Neil and Martin Rogers

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Labour - 100 dager ved makten 22:36

6M ago22:36

22:36

I juli i år ble Labour valgt inn med et enormt flertall i Underhuset. Men statsminister Keir Starmer og hans regjering har hatt en vanskelig start på sin regjeringstid. Hva har regjeringen gjort og hva har den ikke gjort? Og hva burde den ha gjort annerledes i disse første månedene? Selv om regjeringen etter alt å dømme kommer til å sitte i fem år,…

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Evaluating The Budget 30:39

6M ago30:39

30:39

Martin and Steve break down the budget and ask where the centre ground on the economy is now.By Steve O’Neil and Martin Rogers

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Alex Salmonds betydning for Skottland 22:21

6M ago22:21

22:21

Tidligere førsteminister og leder for Det skotske nasjonal partiet (SNP) gjennom flere år Alex Salmond gikk bort 12. september. Salmond har vært en formidabel skikkelse i skotsk og britisk politikk i flere tiår, og er mest kjent for å ha fått til folkeavstemningen om skotsk uavhengighet i 2014. Selv om hans ettermæle er omstridt, var han en politis…

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First 100 days and Conference round up 34:10

7M ago34:10

34:10

Martin and Steve catch up on the first few months of a Labour Government, Conference season and the surprises of the Tory leadership race.By Steve O’Neil and Martin Rogers

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The WORST Govt start since 1992...conferences, candidates and comms chaos 48:35

7M ago48:35

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 wh…

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Hvor går Det konservative partiet? 23:13

7M ago23:13

23:13

Det konservative partiet har akkurat avsluttet sitt landsmøte. Lederkampen i partiet overskygget mye av det andre som foregikk i Birmingham, og avtroppende leder Rishi Sunak forlot landsmøtet nesten før det var begynt. Hvem overtar nå etter at partiet i juli gjorde det svakeste valget i moderne tid? Det gjenstår fire kandidater - Kemi Badenoch, Tom…

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Why are the Toires happy? 13:18

7M ago13:18

13:18

Martin and Steve discuss the Conservative conference.By Steve O’Neil and Martin Rogers

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Do we need more elected officials? 51:24

7M ago51:24

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 infras…

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Why Labour are nervous 26:28

7M ago26:28

26:28

Martin and Steve discuss an uneasy Labour conference.By Steve O’Neil and Martin Rogers

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LIVE SHOW from Lib Dem Conference - Countdown to the Counties 47:55

7M ago47:55

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…

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Landsmøtesesong i britisk politikk - Hva skjer i år? 22:45

7M ago22:45

22:45

Den politiske landsmøtesesongen i britisk politikk er i gang. Liberaldemokratene har akkurat avsluttet et livlig landsmøtetreff i sommerlige Britghton etter et feiende flott valg i juli. Labour har sin årlige seanse uke i Liverpool, det første hvor Keir Starmer er statsminister. Hva kan vi vente oss av hans landsmøtetale? Så avsluttes høstens vakre…

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Should the Libdems replace the Tories? 22:31

7M ago22:31

22:31

Martin and Steve discuss the gossip from the Libdem conference in Brighton.By Steve O’Neil and Martin Rogers

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LibDem - et tredjeparti med futt, i skyggen av de to store partiene. Hva står egentlig LibDem for? 20:45

8M ago20:45

20:45

De har vært partiet i skvis i britisk politikk - periodevis populære, men permanent skviset av en valgordning som belønner de to store. Nå ser det annerledes ut. Ved sommerens valg vant Liberaldemokratene 72 seter i Underhuset, flere enn på noe tidspunkt siden 1920-tallet. Hvordan har de fått det til, hva står de for, og hva kan vi vente oss nå? Hø…

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The Rise of Labour Miserabilism 38:21

8M ago38:21

38:21

🎶 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 - @LibDem…

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Southport, August campaigning, Reeves gamble & who do we far in the Tory leadership 45:01

9M ago45:01

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 m…

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72 MPs - how did that happen and what’s next? 56:58

10M ago56:58

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 - @LibDemPod …

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Etter et valg. Oppsummering av det britiske valget 25:53

10M ago25:53

25:53

Det britiske valget er over. Med Labours store flertall i underhuset skal et nytt Storbritannia bygges. Hva slags premisser er lagt for en ny regjering? Hvilke oppgaver tas fatt på umiddelbart og hva slags endringer kan vi se for oss? Prognosene slo så absolutt til. Labour fikk et superflertall i underhuset, men med lav fremmøteprosent (60%) og kun…

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ONE LAST PUSH 46:22

10M ago46:22

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 - @LibDemPod Please like & s…

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Vil velgere merke at det blir en ny regjering i Storbritannia? 23:55

10M ago23:55

23:55

Med en snau uke til parlamentsvalget i Storbritannia er meningsmålingene ennå klare og entydige. Labour vil vinne med et stort flertall. Men hvordan vil velgerne merke at det kommer inn en ny regjering i Downing Street? Blir det endringer fra dag én? Denne ukas Pod Britannia handler om forventninger til ny regjering, om politikerforakt og håpet og …

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The 2024 Lib Dem Manifesto (13 of 21) - Housing 5:23

10M ago5:23

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 - @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 ser…

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The 2024 Lib Dem Manifesto (19 of 21) - Political Reform 11:49

10M ago11:49

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 - @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 excl…

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The 2024 Lib Dem Manifesto (14 of 21) - Communities and Local Government 4:52

10M ago4:52

4:52

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 o…

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The 2024 Lib Dem Manifesto (15 of 21) - Transport 7:49

10M ago7:49

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 - @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 s…

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The 2024 Lib Dem Manifesto (16 of 21) - Culture, Media and Sport 4:53

10M ago4:53

4:53

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 Patre…

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The 2024 Lib Dem Manifesto (17 of 21) - Immigration and Asylum 7:16

10M ago7:16

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 - @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 Patreo…

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The 2024 Lib Dem Manifesto (18 of 21) - Rights and Equality 10:06

10M ago10:06

10:06

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 ex…

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The 2024 Lib Dem Manifesto (21 of 21) - International 10:58

10M ago10:58

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 - @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…

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The 2024 Lib Dem Manifesto (20 of 21) - Defence 5:05

10M ago5:05

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 - @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 ser…

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The 2024 Lib Dem Manifesto (5 of 21) - Health 15:08

10M ago15:08

15:08

Audio reading of the 2024 Liberal Democrat Manifesto chapter on health 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…

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The 2024 Lib Dem Manifesto (6 of 21) - Care 6:40

10M ago6:40

6:40

Audio reading of the 2024 Liberal Democrat Manifesto chapter on Care 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…

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The 2024 Lib Dem Manifesto (7 of 21) - Education 7:48

10M ago7:48

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 - @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 s…

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The 2024 Lib Dem Manifesto (8 of 21) - Families, Children and Young People 5:51

10M ago5:51

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 - @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 jo…

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The 2024 Lib Dem Manifesto (9 of 21) - Pensions and Safety Net 4:05

10M ago4:05

4:05

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 Patreo…

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The 2024 Lib Dem Manifesto (10 of 21) - Crime and Policing 9:10

10M ago9:10

9:10

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 exc…

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The 2024 Lib Dem Manifesto (11 of 21) - Natural Environment 7:54

10M ago7:54

7:54

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 ex…

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The 2024 Lib Dem Manifesto (12 of 21) - Food and Farming 6:53

10M ago6:53

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 - @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…

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