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May 2024
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How significant are England's election r...

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After a landslide win in the last general election, the UK's governing Conservative Party's support collapses in local elections in England. Gains for the Labour Party - dented however by its stance on the war on Gaza. So, how significant are these election results?

In this episode:

  • Chris Wilkins, Former Director, Strategy, for Prime Minister Theresa May.
  • Peter Geoghegan, Author, 'Democracy For Sale'.
  • Alistair Jones, Associate Professor, Politics, De Montfort University. 

Host: Neave Barker 

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