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Jun 2024
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Election 24 Special, Ep 8

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About this episode

This is an absolute joy of an episode in so many ways. 

 

Our four candidates today are listed below and they all bring their unique life experience to this election. 

Wes Streeting, Labour, Ilford North

X: @wesstreeting

W: https://linktr.ee/wesstreeting

 

Sarah Cooper-Lesadd, Conservative, Coventry North

W: https://www.coventryconservatives.com/news/coventry-north-east-has-selected-sarah-cooper-lesadd

 

Claire Malcomson, Liberal Democrats, East Surrey

X: @clairemalcomson

W: https://www.facebook.com/CMLibDem/

 

Vicki Smith, Labour, Wyre Forest

X: @cdundas

W: https://www.wyreforestlabour.co.uk/

 

Just 624 to go...

 

If you are a candidate or know one who'd like to come on the show, email politicalpartypodcast@gmail.com

 

SEE Matt at the Soho Theatre in June: https://sohotheatre.com/events/matt-forde-work-in-progress/#performances


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