In the latest episode of Stats for Lefties, Ell and Paige discuss the Northern Independence Party, talk about what it means to be working class, analyse Keir Starmer's collapse in the polls and more!

This podcast was made possible by our supporters on Patreon! Special thanks in particular go to our amazing $5 patrons:

Adam Green, Alan Spence, Alex Wilson, Bert Rothkugel, Chloe Hopkins, Chris Blake, Chris Gravell, Daniel Rayner, Derek Ekins, Greg Dash, Heather Herbert, Josuke Higashikata, Konrad Mau, Luke Morrison, Michael Murray, Mick McAteer, Patrick Lefevre, Pawel Kaczmarski, Ruth Holliday, Samuel Francis, Scott Folan, sn, Stephen Kaar, Ville Forsman

Episode 14: "NIPing at their heels"

In this episode, Ell and Paige discuss Labour's local election wipeout, the continuing decline in Starmer's approval ratings, and ask the big question: is it time for Keir to let someone else lead Labour?

This podcast was made possible by our supporters on Patreon! Special thanks in particular go to our amazing $5 patrons:

Adam Green, Alan Spence, Alex Wilson, Bert Rothkugel, Chloe Hopkins, Chris Gravell, Daniel Rayner, Derek Ekins, Heather Herbert, Konrad Mau, Luke Morrison, Michael Murray, Mick McAteer, Patrick Lefevre, Ruth Holliday, sn, Stephen Kaar and Ville Forsman

Episode 15: "Keir Starmer's Bad Day"

The Stats for Lefties podcast returns for a second season! In the first of a revamped format, Ell interviews Matt-Zarb Cousin (@ mattzarb on Twitter) - former aide to Jeremy Corbyn and campaigner for better regulation of the gambling industry. They discuss Labour, PR, where leftists can best put their time and more. 

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Episode 16: "Defund the Labour Party?" (ft. Matt Zarb-Cousin)

The Stats for Lefties podcast returns for episode two of its second season! In the latest episode, Ell interviews Green Party councillor Chris Jarvis (@ chrisjarvisdiy on Twitter) - famous for defeating Labour NEC member Luke Akehurst in the 2021 local elections. They discuss Labour, the Greens, activism, where leftists can best put their time and more.

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Episode 17: "The Greens vs Luke Akehurst" (ft. Chris Jarvis)

The Stats for Lefties podcast returns for episode three of its second season! In the latest episode, Ell interviews Jack Frayne-Reid - showrunner and host of the Reel Politik podcast, a long-running left-wing show. They discuss Labour, activism, independent media, where leftists can best put their time and more.

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Episode 18 - Keepin' It Reel (Ft. Jack Frayne-Reid of Reel Politik)

The Stats for Lefties podcast returns for episode four of its second season! In the latest episode, Ell interviews freelance journalist Rebecca Wilks, a former reporter for the National.

They discuss the housing crisis, whether Welsh Labour's leftist reputation is a myth, working in mainstream media and more.

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Episode 19 - The Housing Crisis and Welsh Labour (ft. Rebecca Wilks)

The Stats for Lefties podcast returns for episode five of its second season! In the latest episode, Ell interviews Labour Students' Trans Officer Alex Charilaou (@ charilaou_alex on Twitter).

They discuss trans rights, whether Labour can restore its reputation with the trans community, what's different about the new Labour Students and more.

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Episode 20 - Labour and Trans Rights, ft. Alex Charilaou of @Lab4TransRights

The Stats for Lefties podcast returns for episode six of its second season! In this bumper hour-long special episode, Ell interviews SNP activist and economics analyst Cameron Archibald (@ MammothWhale on Twitter).

They discuss Scottish independence, the SNP's future post-Sturgeon, the Euro, fiscal policy, the popularity of Kate Forbes and more.

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Episode 21 - Post-Sturgeon Blues (ft. Cameron Archibald)

In May 2023, the Green Party won a plurality on three Suffolk councils, all bordering each other - including their first ever majority in Mid Suffolk. How did they do it?

In episode seven of the second season of Stats for Lefties, Ell Folan interviews Green councillor and organiser Alex Catt (@ CllrAlexCatt on Twitter). Alex was closely involved with the Suffolk campaign, and gives his insights into how the party achieved its win.

They also discuss the Greens’ stellar local election results, why Alex left Labour for the Greens, what being a councillor involves and more.

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Episode 22 - The Green Wall (ft. Alex Catt)

In episode eight of the second season of Stats for Lefties, Ell Folan interviews freelance journalist and legal researcher Jess O'Thomson (@ jessothomson on Twitter). We discuss a recent far right demonstration against Drag Queen Story Hours, trans rights activism and more.

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Episode 23, Drag Queen Story Hours (ft. Jess O'Thomson)

In episode nine of the second season of Stats for Lefties, Ell Folan interviews Alexis Chilvers, founder of Labour for Trans Rights (@ AlexisChilvers on Twitter). We discuss activism, whether trans people should stay in Labour, and more!

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Episode 24 - Should Trans People Leave Labour? (ft. Alexis Chilvers)

In the 25th episode of the Stats for Lefties podcast, I interview George Aylett, a former Labour parliamentary candidate and historian who has now switched to the Greens.

We discuss his journey from loyal Labourite to Green member, his famous "That's for Greece" tweet, Euroscepticism and more. 

For the full hour-long episode, subscribe to my patreon: www.Patreon.com/LeftieStats

Episode 25 - "That's for Greece" (ft. George Aylett)

In this episode, Ell sits down with trade unionist Gordon Maloney to discuss the ongoing conflict in Israel and Palestine, as well as rent controls and the housing crisis. 

The full hour-long episode is available to Patreon subscribers: www.patreon.com/leftiestats

Episode 26 - From The River To The Sea (ft. Gordon Maloney)

In this episode of the podcast, I sit down with writer and YouTuber Claudia Boleyn, who heckled in support of Gaza during a recent episode of BBC Question Time. We discuss her experiences during Question Time, her motivations, her thoughts on Gaza and more.

The full hour-long episode is available to Patreon subscribers: www.patreon.com/leftiestats

Episode 27 - Question Time And Gaza (ft. Claudia Boleyn)

In this first full episode of "Stats for Lefties", Ell and Paige discuss Brexit, a subject that they never want to discuss ever again. Highlights include the latest voting intention stats, a debate on the merits of a second EU referendum, a discussion of the failures of the Remain campaign and a new theme tune.

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Episode 1 - "The Brexit Episode"

In this second episode of "Stats for Lefties", Ell and Paige discuss the Independent Group, Ell does an impression of Mike Gapes, Paige expresses astonishment at how many times UKIP has split and Ell and Paige take it in turns to criticise Nick Clegg.

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This episode is made possible by our Patreon supporters. Particular thanks to the following people for their amazing $5 subscriptions!

Harry Jackson
Henry Ellenger
Scott Folan

Episode 2 - "And You Have the Milk"

In this episode of the Stats for Lefties podcast, Ell and Paige discuss dinosaurs, try and make sense of the European Elections, review election leaflets and talk about what they want to see from a Labour government.

They also talk about Labour's 5-point lead in general election polling and the Brexit Party's 13-point lead in European election polling.

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Scott Folan
Colin in Cardiff
Heather Mendick
Chloe Hopkins
Henry Ellenger
Harry Jackson
Alex Wilson

Episode 3 - "An Unexpected Election"

In this episode, Paige and Ell discuss The Independent Group/Change UK/The Independent Group for Change and their split. Ell sobs into a spreadsheet in frustration at the endless deadlock in public opinion on the issue of Brexit; the polls continue to look surprisingly okay for Labour; and Paige takes her glasses off in astonishment in a discussion about the Tory leadership contenders.

This episode was made possible by our Patreon supporters! Special thanks in particular go to our amazing $5 supporters: Scott Folan, Colin in Cardiff, Heather Mendick, Chloe Hopkins, Henry Ellenger, Harry Jackson, Alex Wilson and Stephen Karr

Episode 4 - "Splitters!"

In this episode of the Stats for Lefties podcast, Paige and Ell discuss the polls, Britain's political instability and how it compares to the instability of the 1920s, the new UKIP Leader, the uselessness of the Remain campaign and the latest Brexit news.

This episode was made possible by our Patreon supporters! Special thanks in particular go to our amazing $5 supporters: Vincent Calabrese, Alan Spence, Scott Folan, Chloe Hopkins, Stephen Kaar, Josuke Higashikata, Adam Green, Harry Jackson, sn and Alex Wilson.

Episode 5: "And You Have The Sheep"

In this special election episode of the "Stats for Lefties" podcast, Ell and Paige discuss the polls, tactical voting, the Labour manifesto, the Liberal Democrats, the Green Party and more.

This episode was made possible by our Patreon supporters! Special thanks in particular go to our amazing $5 supporters: Vincent Calabrese, Scott Folan, Ville Forsman, Josuke Higashikata, Chloe Hopkins, Harry Jackson, Stephen Kaar, Bert Rothkugel, sn, Alan Spence, Alex Wilson

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Episode 6: "Here We Go Again"

In this new episode of the Stats for Lefties podcast, Ell and Paige discuss the lockdown, Keir Starmer's approval ratings, the latest voting intention polls and more.

This episode was made possible by our Patreon supporters! Special thanks in particular go to our amazing $5 supporters: Ville Forsman, Bert Rothkugel, Alan Spence, Vincent Calabrese, sn, Stephen Kaar, Chloe Hopkins, Alex Wilson, Josuke Higashikata, Harry Jackson, Scott Folan and &ON

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Episode 7: "Stat at Home"

Ell and Paige discuss the Tories’ new policies on trans rights, mock the Lib Dems, discuss what kind of milk Keir Starmer would be, analyse the latest polls showing the Tories’ projected majority dwindling to nothing and more.

This episode was made possible by our Patreon supporters! Special thanks in particular go to our amazing $5 supporters:

Chris Blake, Ville Forsman, Bert Rothkugel, Alan Spence, sn, Stephen Kaar, Chloe Hopkins, Alex Wilson, Josuke Higashikata, Harry Jackson, Scott Folan

Episode 8 - "Trans Rights"

In the 9th episode of Stats for Lefties, Ell and Paige discuss the "20 points ahead" meme, the latest polls, the New Zealand election and more.

This episode was made possible by our Patreon supporters! Special thanks in particular go to our amazing $5 supporters:

Alan Spence, Alex Wilson, Bert Rothkugel, Chloe Hopkins, Harry Jackson, Josuke Higashikata, Patrick Lefevre, Pawel Kaczmarski, Scott Folan, sn, Stephen Kaar, Ville Forsman

Episode 9 - "20 points ahead"

In this episode, Ell and Paige discuss Ed Davey's landslide victory in the Liberal Democrat leadership election, analyse the latest polls, consider which Dungeons & Dragons class each political party would be and more.

This article was made possible by our Patreon supporters! Special thanks in particular go to our amazing $5 supporters:

Alan Spence, Alex Wilson, Bert Rothkugel, Chloe Hopkins, Josuke Higashikata, Patrick Lefevre, Pawel Kaczmarski, Scott Folan, sn , Stephen Kaar and Ville Forsman 

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Episode 10 - "Arise, Sir Ed"

In this episode of the Stats for Lefties podcast, recorded just before the US election, Ell and Paige discuss the latest polls, the landslide victory for New Zealand's Labour government, the US Presidential election and more.

This episode was made possible by our amazing patrons.

Special thanks in particular go to the following comrades:

Daniel Rayner, Greg Das, DirtyComputer, Chris Gravell, Samuel Francis, Heather Herbert, Derek Ekins, Patrick Lefevre, Ville Forsman, Bert Rothkugel, Alan Spence, sn, Chris Blake, Stephen Kaar, Chloe Hopkins, Alex Wilson, Josuke Higashikata, Scott Folan and Mick McAteer.

Episode 11 - "Oh, Jacinda Ardern"

In the final Stats for Lefties episode of 2020, Paige and Ell celebrate Joe Biden's victory in the US Presidential election, discuss the tie in the polls, disagree on the best way to drink tea, and unveil a new podcast...

This episode was made possible by our amazing patrons.

Special thanks in particular go to the following comrades:

Alan Spence, Alex Wilson, Bert Rothkugel, Chloe Hopkins, Chris Gravell, Daniel Rayner, Derek Ekins, DirtyComputer, Greg Dash, Heather Herbert, Josuke Higashikata, Konrad Mau, Mick McAteer, Patrick Lefevre, Pawel Kaczmarski, Samuel Francis, Scott Folan, sn, Stephen Kaar, Ville Forsman

Episode 12: "Riden' With Biden"

Ell and Paige discuss Keir Starmer's declining approval ratings, Labour's disappointing performance in the polls, Biden's first month as President, the upcoming local elections and more.

This podcast was made possible by our supporters on Patreon! Special thanks in particular go to our amazing $5 patrons: Adam Green, Alan Spence, Alex Wilson, Bert Rothkugel, Chloe Hopkins, Chris Gravell, Daniel Rayner, Derek Ekins, DirtyComputer , Greg Dash, Heather Herbert, Josuke Higashikata, Konrad Mau, Mick McAteer, Patrick Lefevre, Pawel Kaczmarski, Ruth Holliday, Samuel Francis, Scott Folan, sn, Stephen Kaar and Ville Forsman.

Episode 13: “Is Keith’s honeymoon over?”

Stats for Lefties is a podcast hosted by data journalist Ell Folan, looking at politics and data from a left-wing perspective. 

The first season was a co-operative podcast with Ell's good friend Paige Selby-Evans; the second season focuses on interviews. For more Ell + Paige content check out her Dungeons and Dragons podcast: https://thejunketpodcast.com/

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