Electoral Dysfunction
3.8/5
Critic Rating
Beth Rigby. Jess Phillips. Ruth Davidson. Three political powerhouses unite to unravel the spin and explain what’s really going on in Westminster and beyond.Every episode, they will examine politicians, what they stand for and how they sell polices as UK politics enters a new era.They will work out which politicians are coming out on top and who is having an Electoral Dysfunction – and what it all actually means for you.WhatsApp - 07934 200444
Critic Reviews
Score: 4.5
Hannah Verdier • The Guardian • Jun 13, 2024
"Just in time for a bumper election year comes Beth Rigby shepherding Conservative peer Ruth Davidson and Labour’s Jess Phillips (with special guests while she gets on with campaigning). Right in the middle of the UK’s political scene, all three can offer a real insight into the run-up to the US and UK elections. "
Score: 3.5
Fiona Sturges • Financial Times • Jun 9, 2024
"Electoral Dysfunction, from Sky News, is different from its UK rivals in that it features women — a novelty in an otherwise dispiritingly blokey domain."
Score: 4
Patricia Nicol • The Times UK • Mar 10, 2024
"I enjoyed their insight on parliament being in pre-election mode more than the personal asides, seemingly designed to trumpet approachability."
Score: 2
James Marriot • The Times UK • Mar 7, 2024
"On Electoral Dysfunction the hosts embark on self-consciously banterous interludes. Then there are gobbets of pointless “relatable” information. “My cat’s called Scooby,” Rigby informs listeners at one point. Just tell me about politics!"
Score: 5
Hannah Verdier • The Guardian • Feb 22, 2024
"The trio offer a refreshing change from the usual dadcasts, favouring heart and insight over political point-scoring. There’s even a story about Priti Patel’s kindness..."
