Lib Dem Podcast
A casual look about all things Liberal Democrat in the weird and wonderfully sandalled world of LibDem Land. Started by Richard Kemp & John Potter but with guests from everywhere. Follow us on Twitter and Instagram @libdempod
Episodes
263 episodes
The WORST Govt start since 1992...conferences, candidates and comms chaos
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 si...
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Season 6
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Episode 264
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48:35
Do we need more elected officials?
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 ...
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Season 6
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Episode 263
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51:24
LIVE SHOW from Lib Dem Conference - Countdown to the Counties
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), Cl...
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Season 6
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Episode 262
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47:55
The Rise of Labour Miserabilism
🎶 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 possibl...
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Season 6
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Episode 261
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38:21
Southport, August campaigning, Reeves gamble & who do we far in the Tory leadership
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 d...
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Season 6
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Episode 260
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45:01
72 MPs - how did that happen and what’s next?
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 ...
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Season 6
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Episode 259
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56:58
ONE LAST PUSH
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 pa...
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Season 6
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Episode 258
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46:22
The 2024 Lib Dem Manifesto (21 of 21) - International
Audio reading of the 2024 Liberal Democrat Manifesto chapter on international affairs.
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Season 6
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Episode 257
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10:58
The 2024 Lib Dem Manifesto (20 of 21) - Defence
Audio reading of the 2024 Liberal Democrat Manifesto chapter on defence.
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Season 6
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Episode 256
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5:05
The 2024 Lib Dem Manifesto (19 of 21) - Political Reform
Audio reading of the 2024 Liberal Democrat Manifesto chapter on Political Reform.
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Season 6
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Episode 255
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11:49
The 2024 Lib Dem Manifesto (18 of 21) - Rights and Equality
Audio reading of the 2024 Liberal Democrat Manifesto chapter on Rights and Equality
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Season 6
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Episode 254
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10:06
The 2024 Lib Dem Manifesto (17 of 21) - Immigration and Asylum
Audio reading of the 2024 Liberal Democrat Manifesto chapter on Immigration and Asylum.
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Season 6
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Episode 253
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7:16
The 2024 Lib Dem Manifesto (16 of 21) - Culture, Media and Sport
Audio reading of the 2024 Liberal Democrat Manifesto chapter on Culture, Media and Sport
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Season 6
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Episode 252
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4:53
The 2024 Lib Dem Manifesto (15 of 21) - Transport
Audio reading of the 2024 Liberal Democrat Manifesto chapter on transport.
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Season 6
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Episode 251
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7:49
The 2024 Lib Dem Manifesto (14 of 21) - Communities and Local Government
Audio reading of the 2024 Liberal Democrat Manifesto chapter on Communities and Local Government
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Season 6
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Episode 250
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4:52
The 2024 Lib Dem Manifesto (13 of 21) - Housing
Audio reading of the 2024 Liberal Democrat Manifesto chapter on housing.
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Season 6
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Episode 249
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5:23
The 2024 Lib Dem Manifesto (12 of 21) - Food and Farming
Audio reading of the 2024 Liberal Democrat Manifesto chapter on Food and Farming
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Season 6
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Episode 248
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6:53
The 2024 Lib Dem Manifesto (11 of 21) - Natural Environment
Audio reading of the 2024 Liberal Democrat Manifesto chapter on Natural Environment
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Season 6
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Episode 247
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7:54
The 2024 Lib Dem Manifesto (10 of 21) - Crime and Policing
Audio reading of the 2024 Liberal Democrat Manifesto chapter on Crime and Policing
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Season 6
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Episode 246
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9:10
The 2024 Lib Dem Manifesto (9 of 21) - Pensions and Safety Net
Audio reading of the 2024 Liberal Democrat Manifesto chapter on Pensions and Safety Net
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Season 6
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Episode 245
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4:05
The 2024 Lib Dem Manifesto (8 of 21) - Families, Children and Young People
Audio reading of the 2024 Liberal Democrat Manifesto chapter on families, children and young people.
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Season 6
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Episode 244
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5:51
The 2024 Lib Dem Manifesto (7 of 21) - Education
Audio reading of the 2024 Liberal Democrat Manifesto chapter on education.
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Season 6
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Episode 243
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7:48
The 2024 Lib Dem Manifesto (6 of 21) - Care
Audio reading of the 2024 Liberal Democrat Manifesto chapter on Care
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Season 6
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Episode 242
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6:40