Following the awful murder of Conservative MP Sir David Amess we discuss whether being a politician can ever be 100% safe, does the political discourse need to change in the UK and are the LibDems right not to stand a candidate in the upcoming by-election.On the show today is John Potter (@johnpotterLD) and Hannah Kitching (@HannahK_LD)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 at: www.patreon.com/libdempodThanks for listeningThe Lib Dem PodcastP.s many thanks to Prater Raines for sponsoring this podcast. Interested in getting a fantastic new website or tasting some fantastic coffee then go to: www.praterraines.co.uk/liberal-democrats

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Politician Safety and By-elections After Tragedies

We continue our series interviewing the Liberal Democrat target candidates to win seats at the next general election. In the 2019 General Election, LibDem MP Tom Brake sadly lost the seat by 629 votes, Bobby Dean has been selected to fight the seat to take it back from the Conservatives.John Potter chats to Bobby about his background, how he got into politics, what are the main issues in Carshalton and Wallington and how everyone listening can help take the seat back.Contact the Bobby and his team here:Email: | info@bobbydean.co.ukFacebook: | /BobbyWDeanTwitter: | @Bobby_DeanWebsite: | bobbydean.co.ukPlease 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.patreon.com/libdempodThanks for listeningThe Lib Dem PodcastP.s many thanks to Prater Raines for sponsoring this podcast. Interested in getting a fantastic new website or tasting some fantastic coffee then go to: www.praterraines.co.uk/liberal-democrats

Our Next MPs - Carshalton and Wallington Candidate Bobby Dean

The Autumn conference season for the main parties is over. The General Election campaign themes are being set and the troops are getting their orders but were all the political parties talking to themselves instead of public.Sam Al-Hamdani, Claire Halliwell and John Potter round up the conference season, talk about the German elections, discuss the power of green issues and debate what this means for the 2022 elections and beyond.Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Follow our panellists:John Potter (@johnpotterLD)Claire Halliwell (@ClaireHalliwel1) Sam Al-Hamdani (@samlibdem)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.patreon.com/libdempodThanks for listeningThe Lib Dem PodcastP.s many thanks to Prater Raines for sponsoring this podcast. Interested in getting a fantastic new website or tasting some fantastic coffee then go to: www.praterraines.co.uk/liberal-democrats

Talking to Themselves, Did These Conferences matter?

Fighting a populist & nationalistic political party can be tough task, now imagine taking on two at the same time! In Scotland, with the SNP in Holyrood and the Conservative in Westminster, that is exactly what the Liberal Democrats  have got to do.New Scottish LibDem leader Alex Cole-Hamilton joins the podcast to chat with David McKensie and John Potter to talk about the challenges but also the opportunities for the Liberal Democrats.Keep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod Follow our panellists:John Potter (@johnpotterLD)David McKensie (@DavidXMcKenzie)Alex Cole-Hamilton (@agcolehamilton)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.patreon.com/libdempodThanks for listeningThe Lib Dem PodcastP.s many thanks to Prater Raines for sponsoring this podcast. Interested in getting a fantastic new website then go to: www.praterraines.co.uk/liberal-democrats

Fighting Nationalists for a Better Future - Alex Cole-Hamilton Interview

The first of our series interviewing our Liberal Democrat target candidates to win seats at the next general election. In 2019 Zoe Franklin got within 3,337 votes of becoming the MP for Guildford. Zoe has been re-selected to fight the seat againJohn Potter chats to Zoe about her background, how she got into politics, what are the main issues in Guildford and how everyone listening can help take the seat.Contact the Zoe & the Guildford team here:Email: | zoe@guildfordlibdems.org.ukFacebook: | @ZoeFranklin4GuildfordInstagram: | @zoefranklinforguildfordTwitter: | @zoefranklinldWebsite: | www.GuildfordLibDems.org.ukPlease 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.patreon.com/libdempodThanks for listeningThe Lib Dem PodcastP.s many thanks to Prater Raines for sponsoring this podcast. Interested in getting a fantastic new website or tasting some fantastic coffee then go to: www.praterraines.co.uk/liberal-democrats

Our Next MPs - Guildford with Candidate Zoe Franklin

Has the Conservative government finally grasped the nettle and sorted the problem of social care in the UK? NoIn this weeks chat, Richard Kemp and John Potter discuss the Government&apos;s announcement, the tax rises and what impact that might have on our crumbling social care system.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.patreon.com/libdempodThanks for listeningThe Lib Dem PodcastP.s many thanks to Prater Raines for sponsoring this podcast. Interested in getting a fantastic new website or tasting some fantastic coffee then go to:www.praterraines.co.uk/liberal-democrats

The Social Care Conundrum

In the middle of last week&apos;s cabinet reshuffle, the LibDem Foreign Affairs spokesperson Layla Moran MP joins us on the podcast to discuss what is a modern liberal foreign policy.With the recent 20th anniversary of the September 11th attacks in the US, Layla Moran talks about the decrease influence of Britain on the world stage, when is foreign intervention acceptable and what the Liberal Democrats would do differently.You can follow on twitter our panelists John Potter (@johnpotterLD), Tom Morrison (@ThomasMorrison) & David McKensie (@DavidXMcKenzie) as well as Layla herself @LaylaMoranKeep up to date with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPodPlease 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.patreon.com/libdempodThanks for listeningThe Lib Dem PodcastP.s many thanks to Prater Raines for sponsoring this podcast. Interested in getting a fantastic new website or tasting some fantastic coffee then go to: www.praterraines.co.uk/liberal-democrats

What is a Liberal Foreign Policy with Layla Moran

Remember to like & subscribe to the show through your podcast provider so you never miss an episodeHaving been elected as the leaders of the LibDem Local Government Association Group, Joe Harris and Bridget Smith talk to the podcast about what the LGA does, what can it do better and what is the future of local government.Our panellists today can be found on Twitter:John Potter @johnpotterLDRichard Kemp @CllrkempJoe Harris @joeharrisparkBridget Smith @cllrbridgetYou can follow everything to do with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod If you want to support the show why not join our Patreon exclusive service at: www.patreon.com/libdempodThanks for listeningThe Lib Dem PodcastP.s many thanks to Prater Raines for sponsoring this podcast. Interested in getting a fantastic new website or tasting some fantastic coffee then go to: www.praterraines.co.uk/liberal-democrats

Leading Us in Local Government with Joe Harris and Bridget Smith

One of the biggest struggles for both new and experienced councillors is getting the balance right between the time you spend at Town Hall and your attention to your ward.John Potter, Hannah Kitching and Sam Al-Hamdani discuss how they manage these pressures and what some of the pitfalls you should avoid.You can follow everything to do 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.patreon.com/libdempodThanks for listeningThe Lib Dem PodcastP.s many thanks to Prater Raines for sponsoring this podcast. Interested in getting a fantastic new website or tasting some fantastic coffee then go to: www.praterraines.co.uk/liberal-democrats

Balancing Town Hall vs Ward Work

Former leader of the Scottish Liberal Democrats, Willie Rennie, joins David McKensie and John Potter for a wide ranging interview about his time as leader, the differences between being an MP and a MSP and why he decided to step down.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.patreon.com/libdempodThanks for listeningThe Lib Dem PodcastP.s many thanks to Prater Raines for sponsoring this podcast. Interested in getting a fantastic new website or tasting some fantastic coffee then go to: www.praterraines.co.uk/liberal-democrats

Willie Rennie Interview

Autumn Conference is around the corner and the LibDem Pod and the Never Mind the Barcharts podcast have joined forces to give you a preview for what to expect.  John Potter, Mark Pack, Christine Jardine MP, Alex Warren, Callum Robertson, Laura Gordon and Rachelle Shepherd-Dubey discuss what policy debates, fringe events and other aspects they are looking forward to.You can follow everything to do with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPodPlease 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.patreon.com/libdempodThanks for listeningThe Lib Dem Podcast

Conference 2021 Preview - Everything you need to know

In this episode we talk to two of the most powerful LibDems in the country but don&apos;t even have majorities in their local authorities. Responsible for a combined budget of over £2bn, Liz Leffman and Amanda Hopgood (Liberal Democrat leaders of Oxfordshire & Durham County Councils) join us on the podcast.We discuss working with other parties, the opportunities to put liberal policies into action and the threats to local democracy from the Government.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.patreon.com/libdempodThanks for listeningThe Lib Dem PodcastP.s many thanks to Prater Raines & Caturra Coffee Club for sponsoring this podcast. Interested in getting a fantastic new website or tasting some fantastic coffee then go to:www.praterraines.co.uk/liberal-democratswww.caturracoffeeclub.com

No Overall Control - Leading a hung council with Liz Leffman & Amanda Hopgood

The events in Afghanistan this week have reshaped politics around the globe. John Potter, Richard Kemp, David McKensie & Laura Gordon discuss the events, were we right to remove the Taliban in the first place and the political fallout in the UK and around the world.Please like & subscribe to the channel on YouTube as well as through your podcast provider so you never miss an episode.You can follow everything to do with the LibDem Podcast on Instagram, Facebook & Twitter - @LibDemPod If you want to support the show why not join our Patreon exclusive service at: www.patreon.com/libdempodThanks for listeningThe Lib Dem PodcastP.s many thanks to Prater Raines & Caturra Coffee Club for sponsoring this podcast. Interested in getting a fantastic new website or tasting some fantastic coffee then go to:www.praterraines.co.uk/liberal-democratswww.caturracoffeeclub.com

Hope, heartbreak and helplessness - the Afghanistan episode

* Repeated episode due to fault on Apple Podcast feed*Richmond upon Thames has had some incredible success over recent years, taking over control of the council in 2018 and electing two MPs in 2019. What are they doing right and can it be replicated elsewhere?LibDem Council Leader Gareth Roberts and campaign manager Alice Bridges-Westcott discuss with John Potter the defeats, the wins and reflections on the state of the LibDems in South West London.

Controlling Richmond council with leader Gareth Roberts and organiser Alice Bridges-Westcott

Richmond upon Thames has had some incredible success over recent years, taking over control of the council in 2018 and electing two MPs in 2019. What are they doing right and can it be replicated elsewhere?LibDem Council Leader Gareth Roberts and campaign manager Alice Bridges-Westcott discuss with John Potter the defeats, the wins and reflections on the state of the LibDems in South West London.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.patreon.com/libdempodThanks for listeningThe Lib Dem PodcastP.s many thanks to Prater Raines & Caturra Coffee Club for sponsoring this podcast. Interested in getting a fantastic new website or tasting some fantastic coffee then go to: www.praterraines.co.uk/liberal-democratswww.caturracoffeeclub.com

Winning, losing and making the tea. Grafting hard and controlling Richmond council

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