Latest Liberal democrats Podcast Episodes
In conversation with Rt Hon Chris Heaton-Harris MP, Secretary of State for Northern Ireland
IfG Events - June 21, 2023 11:45 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsNorthern Ireland has had no ministers since October. The DUP is refusing to re-enter into power-sharing arrangements in protest over the Northern Ireland protocol; despite the new Windsor Framework agreement, the party has still not returned to Stormont. The Secretary of State has had to set a bu...
How is WhatsApp changing government?
IfG Events - June 16, 2023 12:16 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWith the government taking the Covid inquiry to court to protect WhatsApp messages, the use of WhatsApp is in the spotlight. It has become fundamental to the way Westminster and Whitehall works – but is this way of communicating good for government? It has been reported that key decisions during...
What makes a successful special adviser?
IfG Events - June 15, 2023 12:02 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsSpecial advisers ("SpAds") play a hugely important role in government, and successful ones are key to helping a minister achieve his or her priorities. The number of SpAds has more than doubled since 2010, but the job is not well understood by the public – or, in some cases, by special advisers t...
The Rishi Wreckers
Lib Dem Podcast - June 11, 2023 13:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThe 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 ...
How can different levels of government work together to deliver levelling up?
IfG Events - June 09, 2023 13:11 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThe government’s Levelling Up the United Kingdom white paper contained ambitious proposals to deliver a devolution deal to every area of England that wants one by 2030, but the proliferation of regional authorities and directly elected mayors across England alongside different arrangements in the...
How can government deliver its priorities while preparing for future shocks?
IfG Events - June 08, 2023 09:35 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn recent years, government has had to contend with multiple crises, from the Covid pandemic to major increases in energy costs. Ministers and civil servants have often had to work in crisis mode – making major policy decisions at speed, rapidly deploying staff, and developing new systems. But th...
Fighting populism and the NatCs
Lib Dem Podcast - May 30, 2023 11:00 - 47 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsAre 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...
Has civil service impartiality had its day?
IfG Events - May 25, 2023 11:38 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsHas civil service impartiality had its day? Recent events in government, including the circumstances following Dominic Raab’s resignation as justice secretary, have at least on the surface deepened a divide between ministers and officials – and civil service morale has dropped as the strained rel...
How can NHS procurement be improved?
IfG Events - May 18, 2023 12:19 - 59 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThe NHS spends over £30bn a year through procurement, on critical clinical services, medicines, equipment, IT, building maintenance, catering and cleaning. But does it spend this money well? During the pandemic questions were raised about value for money and transparency. With NHS England recen...
Where next for levelling up?
IfG Events - May 16, 2023 17:02 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsA commitment to level up the country was at the forefront of the Conservative Party’s 2019 manifesto, but how much progress can the government make on its flagship agenda with no more than 18 months remaining until the next general election? Is substantial progress on regional inequalities possib...
What lessons should the Treasury learn from the pandemic?
IfG Events - May 15, 2023 10:49 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsHM Treasury – the UK’s economics and finance ministry – played a crucial role in the government’s response to the Covid pandemic. While the crisis was fundamentally one of public health, shutting down the country saw the government pay the wages of around a third of the workforce and spend billio...
Keynote speech: Stephen Flynn MP, SNP Westminster Leader
IfG Events - May 12, 2023 07:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsInstitute for Government · Keynote speech: Stephen Flynn MP, SNP Westminster Leader The SNP has a new leader and Scotland has a new first minister. So what does the election of Humza Yousaf mean for the Scottish government – and for the role that the SNP plays in Westminster? What does the future...
In conversation with Sir Patrick Vallance, Government Chief Scientific Adviser
IfG Events - May 11, 2023 07:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWe were delighted to welcome the Government Chief Scientific Adviser, Sir Patrick Vallance, to speak at the Institute for Government. Appointed as the Government Chief Scientific Adviser (GCSA) in 2018, Sir Patrick has been responsible for providing advice on topics as varied as artificial intell...
How can the government tackle obesity?
IfG Events - May 10, 2023 13:18 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThis event explored why successive governments have failed to address rising obesity and what would be needed to tackle it. Our panel explored why successive governments have failed to address rising obesity and what would be needed to tackle it. We discussed which policies work, how to build su...
Local Election Results Roundup
Lib Dem Podcast - May 08, 2023 16:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsJohn, 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 provide...
ONE WEEK TO GO! How is it feeling on the doors?
Lib Dem Podcast - April 28, 2023 15:00 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsAs 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 p...
30th March - Local Election Diary - Breaking Through
Lib Dem Podcast - March 30, 2023 06:00 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIt 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 ele...
24th March - Local Election Diary - Noms Noms Noms
Lib Dem Podcast - March 24, 2023 08:00 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsToday'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 chann...
23rd March - Local Election Diary - Campaigners Car
Lib Dem Podcast - March 23, 2023 08:00 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThe 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...
Aggressive Opposition Groups
Lib Dem Podcast - March 06, 2023 15:00 - 55 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsPolitics 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. Ri...
5th March - Local Election Diary - Stay on Message!
Lib Dem Podcast - March 05, 2023 11:00 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 2 ratings"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 & Tw...
2nd March - Local Election Diary - Don't do it!!!
Lib Dem Podcast - March 02, 2023 15:00 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsNo 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...
28th Feb - Local Election Diary - Build a Photo Bank
Lib Dem Podcast - February 28, 2023 16:00 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWe 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 ...
27st Feb - Local Election Diary - Taking breaks
Lib Dem Podcast - February 27, 2023 13:00 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThere 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 & sub...
21st Feb - Local Election Diary - Dealing with New Builds
Lib Dem Podcast - February 21, 2023 21:00 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn 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...
19th Feb - Local Election Diary - Action Days
Lib Dem Podcast - February 19, 2023 10:00 - 2 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsYesterday 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 n...
18th Feb - Local Election Diary - When to use stamps?
Lib Dem Podcast - February 18, 2023 09:00 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsDirect 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 & su...
Can we end the NHS crisis?
Lib Dem Podcast - February 16, 2023 18:00 - 41 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsHas 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 c...
16th Feb - Local Election Diary - Show Your Colours
Lib Dem Podcast - February 16, 2023 10:00 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsEvery 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 pro...
15th Feb - Local Election Diary - Residents don't have to agree with you to vote for you
Lib Dem Podcast - February 15, 2023 09:00 - 1 minute ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIt 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...
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