Latest Liberal democrats Podcast Episodes
Fixing Whitehall: Is the Maude review the right plan for government reform?
IfG Events - December 01, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsEarlier this month Lord Maude, who served as Minister for the Cabinet Office from 2010-2015, published his Independent Review of Governance and Accountability in the Civil Service. The comprehensive review saw Maude speak to former and present civil service leaders, minister and ex-ministers, for...
What does the 2023 Autumn Statement mean for UK fiscal policy?
IfG Events - November 30, 2023 11:21 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsAfter Rishi Sunak used the recent Conservative Party Conference to pitch himself as the ‘change’ candidate, the Autumn Statement on 22 November was Jeremy Hunt’s first opportunity to set out the government’s new tax and spending plans. But what the Prime Minister and Chancellor can offer will in ...
The Green Book Series - Climate Policy and Net Zero
Lib Dem Podcast - November 29, 2023 13:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIn 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...
In conversation with Sir Mark Rowley, Commissioner of the Metropolitan Police Service
IfG Events - November 22, 2023 13:02 - 57 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsHigh standards are crucial for maintaining public trust in the police – but in recent years the reputation of the Metropolitan Police has been damaged by a number of scandals. Sir Mark Rowley was appointed as Met Commissioner in September 2022 with a mandate to bring in higher standards of polici...
Reshuffle, Resignations and Cameron Returns
Lib Dem Podcast - November 19, 2023 11:00 - 38 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWhat 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 - @LibDemP...
The Autumn Statement 2023: pressures on public services
IfG Events - November 16, 2023 12:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsPublic services were hit hard by the pandemic, which exacerbated existing performance problems and pressures on staff. High inflation and widespread strikes have since caused further disruption. Ahead of the Autumn Statement, this event brought together an expert panel to discuss: • How does publ...
General election: what change do we need?
IfG Events - November 15, 2023 16:48 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsRishi Sunak has until December 2024 to call an election. While the formal starting pistol has yet to be fired, and may not be for at least a year, the long campaign has already begun. Both Sunak and Starmer are presenting themselves as the change candidate and the person to fix a country that – t...
Lessons from Mid-Beds and a Year of Sunak
Lib Dem Podcast - October 28, 2023 14:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsJohn, Hannah, Martin and Mark discuss the consequences of the Mid-Beds result and assess the first year in office for Prime Minister Sunak. **Before recording we discussed how many Taylor Swift song titles we could get into the episode. 3 of us forgot to do it, but one of us was playing for the...
In conversation with Rachel Reeves MP: The Women Who Made Modern Economics
IfG Events - October 27, 2023 15:00 - 32 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsTo mark the publication of her new book, The Women Who Made Modern Economics, Rachel Reeves MP sat down with IfG's Chief Economist, Dr Gemma Tetlow. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit podcastchoices.com/adchoices
In conversation with Anas Sarwar MSP, Leader of the Scottish Labour Party
IfG Events - October 26, 2023 09:25 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsTwenty-five years after the Scotland Act established the devolved Scottish government and parliament, the future of devolution and Scotland’s place in the Union remain contentious issues. The SNP continues to advocate for Scottish independence. Meanwhile, the UK government has pursued a strategy ...
The Green Book Series - Economic policy
Lib Dem Podcast - October 24, 2023 08:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThe Lib Dem Podcast is teaming up with special guests to discuss some of the biggest issues facing the country. First up is the economy. Our guest panel includes: Robin Stafford, Vicky Pryce, Richard Murphy and Max von Thun Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitt...
Upholding standards in public life: A keynote speech by Lord Evans
IfG Events - October 19, 2023 15:49 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsQuestions about standards in public life have dominated politics in recent years. As Chair of the independent Committee on Standards in Public Life since 2018, Lord Evans KCB DL has been at the heart of these debates, leading the committee’s work to define and uphold ethical standards across the ...
Fake meat taxes, glitter bombs and housing targets - The Conference Season review.
Lib Dem Podcast - October 14, 2023 09:00 - 50 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsLisa, Hannah and John discuss the ups and downs of the conference season and what it means going forward. There are several Hannah rants, some adult language is used. Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subscribe to the channel o...
The Rt Hon The Baroness Hale of Richmond, former President of the Supreme Court, in conversation
IfG Events - October 13, 2023 09:16 - 53 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsBaroness Hale, former President of the Supreme Court, joins Dr Hannah White, Director of the Institute for Government, and Professor Michael Kenny, Director of Bennett Institute for Public Policy, University of Cambridge, for an in conversation. This event was part of the IfG and Bennett Instit...
Coming Soon - The Green Book Podcast Series
Lib Dem Podcast - October 11, 2023 08:00 - 3 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThe Lib Dem Podcast is teaming up with special guests to discuss some of the biggest issues facing the country. Duncan Brack and Robin Stafford introduce the series and tell you what you can look forward to. Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod ...
A SNP Horror Show in Hamilton
Lib Dem Podcast - October 06, 2023 17:00 - 30 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsReaction to the massive SNP defeat last night in the Rutherglen and Hamilton West by-election. Huge thank you to John Ferry (@JohnFerry18 ) and Neil Alexander (@NeilAlexMoray) for coming on the show. Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please ...
How close is it in Mid-Beds?
Lib Dem Podcast - October 06, 2023 14:00 - 10 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsReporting from By-election HQ. Can Lib Dems pull off another historic win? Chessie Flack from HQ joins John Potter to discuss how this weekend maybe be vital to success. Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Please like & subscribe to the channel...
Ed Davey Keynote Conference Speech
Lib Dem Podcast - October 02, 2023 15:00 - 46 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsKeep 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.pat...
Josh Babarinde's Speech to Conference
Lib Dem Podcast - September 26, 2023 10:00 - 15 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThe podcast's own Josh Babarinde gave a fantastic speech on conference. Here is the full thing. 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...
Education and Children - Munira Wilsons speech to Conference
Lib Dem Podcast - September 25, 2023 11:00 - 16 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsBringing you the best speeches from the Liberal Democrat conference. Here is Education Spokesperson Munira Wilson's speech in Bournemouth. 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...
Keynote speech: Rt Hon Liz Truss MP
IfG Events - September 20, 2023 11:27 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThe Institute for Government welcomed Rt Hon Liz Truss MP to give a keynote speech on the economy. A year since her government’s Growth Plan – the September 2022 ‘mini-budget’ – including a programme of tax cuts and supply side reforms, the former prime minister set out her vision for how the g...
Are You General Election Ready?
Lib Dem Podcast - September 15, 2023 15:00 - 43 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsWith the conference season coming next week, it marks the start of the General election campaign. Are you ready? Is your local party ready? Sam and John take you through what you can do now to get prepared. Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod ...
From Zero Votes to Winning with new Cllr Ryan Priest
Lib Dem Podcast - August 14, 2023 07:00 - 49 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsIf first you don't succeed, try, try and try again. In this episode we talk to Ryan Priest, the new Lib Dem councillor on Dudley Council. Facing Labour, in a 3 way marginal, in a battleground Tory vs Labour council. How did Ryan win? How did he pick himself up after several painful defeats? I...
Is the Darlington Economic Campus a blueprint for successful civil service relocation?
IfG Events - August 09, 2023 03:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThe Darlington Economic Campus is rapidly establishing itself as the civil service’s flagship office outside of London – and has been described by chancellor Jeremy Hunt as moving “decision makers and advisers closer to the communities we serve.” So how has the Darlington Economic Campus changed ...
How should central government be organised to deliver levelling up?
IfG Events - August 07, 2023 03:00 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThere has been no shortage of central government attempts to support regional development over past decades, but these have been insufficient to close the widening gaps in geographical disparities, with efforts lacking scale, coordination, data and effective oversight, and policies ultimately pro...
Big Winners and Sore Ulez
Lib Dem Podcast - July 23, 2023 08:00 - 58 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsTom Morrison, Hannah Kitching, Mark Pack and John Potter discuss the 3 by-election results and what it means for all the main 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 you...
Keynote speech: Angela Rayner MP, Labour’s Deputy Leader
IfG Events - July 15, 2023 10:10 - 1 hour ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsHow to restore trust in politics by strengthening standards in public life has been in the spotlight in recent years. The Labour Party has proposed a new, independent Ethics and Integrity Commission to “stamp out corruption in government, strengthen the rules and ensure they are enforced.” But ...
Keynote speech: Rt Hon Victoria Prentis KC MP, Attorney General
IfG Events - July 11, 2023 11:47 - 44 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsThe rule of law is a fundamental principle of a constitutional democracy – but in recent years it has been the subject of much debate. What role should the rule of law play? What is the government’s commitment to the rule of law? And what part should public law play in solving political disputes?...
Not another one!
Lib Dem Podcast - July 09, 2023 05:00 - 51 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsHaving 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 YouT...
IfG Net Zero Conference: Keynote speech by Rt Hon Ed Miliband MP
IfG Events - July 06, 2023 15:00 - 48 minutes ★★★★★ - 2 ratingsTackling climate change is one of the biggest challenges facing governments across the world. With both Rishi Sunak and Keir Starmer pledging to hit ambitious emissions targets and make the UK a clean energy ‘superpower’, the net zero agenda will be a major issue at the next general election. So ...
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