The Downtown Den Politics Podcast | EP.40 | 8th July 2024 | General Election Results Analysis Pt.2
Today we unpack the general election results from Thursday evening. Friday morning, focusing on the smaller parties.
Today we unpack the general election results from Thursday evening. Friday morning, focusing on the smaller parties.
Celebrate change – beware of Reform.
The Tories are heading for a heavy defeat, but Jim reckons the Prime Minister is going down fighting. He also reviews the battleground seats in Cheshire, Lancashire and Greater Manchester.
Frank McKenna explains why he thinks a Starmer-led Labour government will be much better than many people currently think.
Have the Tories already waved the ‘white flag’ for this election?
Jo Phillips tells Rishi Sunak to stop talking about global security and defence when he can’t provide safe water for UK citizens.
This week Martin shares his views on what US businesses want to know about the forthcoming UK elections…
A controversial defection from the Tories to Labour, an upturn in the economy, and a new, old leader for the SNP. Plus, could global conflict actually be good news for the Conservatives electoral chances?
In light of Dover MP, Natalie Elphicke’s defection from the Conservative’s to Labour. Jo asks ‘What is Keir Starmer thinking?’
Frank McKenna reflects of a disastrous set of local election results for the government in last week’s polls.
Check out Jim’s comprehensive preview of next week’s local elections. While the Conservatives face hundreds of losses, the Gaza crisis poses problems for Labour in Lancashire and Rochdale.
As the row over racism rages, Jim feels both parties are often guilty of putting pragmatism ahead of principle.