In this special package report, Luke takes a look at local elections, why turnout is so low, and what can be done to fix it.

Music: Feelin' Good by Kevin Macleod
Thanks to David Jeffery and Josiah Mortimer

How do we fix local elections? | Package Report

This week:
Kaliyah Smith interviews Dr Tom Laughren on the newly formed German Coalition.
Dan Jarvis interviews Dr Luca Banardi on the consequences of Mental Health from the pandemic in voting behaviour
Ben French interviews the president of the nursing society at the University of Liverpool with front line workers around Christmas
John Cordner does a fact check on Priti Patels immigration policy and rhetoric
And finally Izzy Mcqueen assesses with a PHD student whether University is value for money
image credit: the guardian https://www.theguardian.com/world/2021/nov/24/german-parties-agree-coalition-deal-to-make-olaf-scholz-chancellor

Liverpool International Politics Show-German Coalitions, Refugees and is University value for money?

The new look International Politics Hour team delve into authoritarianism in the modern world. Features reports on sportswashing, the Ukraine Crisis, Brazil and the Portuguese General Election.

International Politics Hour - Authoritarianism in the Modern World

On Friday the International Politics Hour team analyse LIVE Russia's invasion of Ukraine and look at social democracy in an international context.

International Politics Hour - Russia's Invasion of Ukraine and Social Democracy

Due to technical difficulties this week the team could not record a live show, but luckily all our stories were pre-recorded, so they're ready to be listened to, just with no host. Apologies from the whole UK Politics Hour team but luck permitting we'll be back next week with the live show!

On the show:

Kaliyah Smith will be fact checking the prime ministers statement during PMQ’s and Dan Jarvis with a summary of PMQs this week. He’ll also be questioning whether the The Mail on Sunday’s publication on Angela Rayner has exposed elitism and sexism in Conservative Backbenches

Ben French does a deep dive into dirty money in London and how it impacts the Russia Ukraine crisis today

John Cordner will question what happens to Everton financially if they get relegated

And finally…
Izzy McQueen will be examining and fact-checking council actions in Wiltshire and Liverpool on their responses to ash dieback.

UK Politics Hour - Everton FC's future, Political Trees, Dirty Russian Money and More

This is the final Show of the semester from the UK Politics Hour Team! 

On the show today: 
-John Cordner analyses whether Elon Musk is a "free speech absolutist?"
- Izzy McQueen brings you the latest headlines
-Dan Jarvis questions what the local elections could mean for the next general election?
-And finally, Ben French with a fact check on Joe Anderson.

Thanks so much for listening to us and we hope you enjoy the final show from the UK Politics Hour team: Izzy McQueen, John Cordner, Ben French, Dan Jarvis and Kaliyah Smith.

Is Elon Musk a "free speech absolutist?" and more on the UK Politics Hour

The Politics Hour- Beyond the Headlines Ep.1

In this weeks show, we discuss the decriminalisation of marijuana, cancel culture and hear from a 'reformed' Conservative party member. Plus, all the breaking news you need to know to stay updated.

The Lunch Bunch - Why I left the Conservative Party, Drug Decriminalisation and Cancel Culture

Join us this week as we discuss the cost of living, drug decriminalisation, Eurovision and this week's twitter highlights.

The Politics Hour- Beyond The Headlines Ep.2

Join us this week as we got through the latest polling figures with Patrick English (YouGov Spokesperson on Political Research), discuss the death of conservatism and Scottish independence with Politics lecturers at the University of Liverpool, and ask students what they think about direct action by environmental campaign group Just Stop Oil.

Beyond The Headlines Ep. 3 - Scottish Independence and the Death of Conservatism

The Lunch Bunch - Black History Month, Cost of Living Crisis and Conservative Unrest

Unfortunately, we couldn't record live this week, but we recorded a special episode on the comings and goings of Liz Truss and our new Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak. We'll be back next week, live on Thursdays at 11:30AM.

The Lunch Bunch - The Rishi Sunak Special

Join us this week were The Lunch Bunch have a deep delve into theThe UK Migrant Crisis, Just Stop Oil Campaign, Positive Politics as well as an exclusive interview Liam Fogarty over the BBC Local Radio proposed funding cuts. You won't want to miss it!

The Lunch Bunch - The UK Migrant Crisis, Just Stop Oil Campaign and BBC Local Radio Funding Cuts

Join us this week as we delve into the international affairs of Brazil, China, France and Sweden. Plus Scouse Tories and more from the Beyond the Headlines team.

Beyond The Headlines Ep.4- Brazil Election, China, Macron, the Sweden Democrats and Scouse Tories

Join us this week on Beyond the Headlines for a look into the World Cup, the energy crisis, private school and the opening of Hooters in Liverpool. Created by Izzy Scott, Lily Bird, Maisie Watson, Matty Bainbridge, Dan Tagg and Ceri Jones.

Beyond the Headlines Ep.6-  the World Cup, private schools, the energy crisis and more!

This week with the Lunch Bunch, listen in to learn more about university strikes, women in sport, and a fact-check on Nigel Farage's recent comments on the 2021 Census.

The Lunch Bunch - University Strikes, Women in Sport, Nigel Farage Fact-Check

Welcome back to Beyond the Headlines! Hosted by Lily Bird and produced by Dan Tagg, Izzy Scott, Matthew Bainbridge, Ceri Jones and Maisie Watson. Joined by special guests from The Ivies.

Beyond the Headlines- Ep.7. French Strikes, Eurovision and The Ivies

Catch up with the Lunch Bunch as we chat about the U.S/China tensions, Andrew Tate and his influence, Manchester City and Chelsea fraud, and awards season! Live in Liverpool, every Friday at 11:30AM.

If you've been affected by any of the issues discussed in this episode, here are some resources should you need support:

Women's Aid (website)
Text SHOUT to 85258 (free, 24/7 mental health support)
The Survivor's Trust (website)
Samaritans (phone 116 123)

Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter! @LSRPolitics

The Lunch Bunch - U.S & China tensions, Andrew Tate, Football Fraud and Awards Season

Join us this week with another packed show from Maisie Watson, Izzy Scott, Lily Bird, Ceri Jones, Matthew Bainbridge and Dan Tagg. Also joined by special guests and experts-  Robert Routledge, Demi Babalola, Emma Carroll and Professor Jonathon Tonge.

Beyond the Headlines Ep.8. Inflation, Starmer, Online Misogyny, Sturgeon and More

Catch up with the Lunch Bunch as we talk about the recent riots in Knowsley, TikTok and attention spans with Professor Peter Kinderman, woke capitalism and working class people in the Arts. Plus, a special interview with Matt Roylance about his experiences at the 2022 Champion's League Final in Paris. 

Live in Liverpool, every Friday at 11:30AM

Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter! @LSRPolitics

The Lunch Bunch - Riots, attention spans, wokeism, the Arts and Champion's League chaos

Join us this week for a special feature from Maisie Watson on the punk sub-culture in Ireland, featuring Buck from The Defects. Thanks to our special guests Daniel Bowman and Jacob Owen who joined us live in the studio. Hosted by Lily Bird and created by Ceri Jones, Izzy Scott, Matthew Bainbridge, Dan Tagg and Maisie Watson.

Beyond the Headlines Ep.12- Punk Sub-Culture, Mental Health, Mature Students at Uni and more!

Catch up with the Lunch Bunch as we discuss Boris Johnson's latest controversy surrounding the Partygate enquiry, the Iraq War and it's legacy 20 years on, Project Willow, a fact-check on the Super League, plus an interview involving a famous politician and a Chrysler Voyager. 

Live in Liverpool, Fridays at 11:30AM 
Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter @LSRPolitics

The Lunch Bunch - Partygate enquiry, Iraq War legacy, Project Willow and a Chrysler Voyager

Join The Lunch Bunch host George James for a special episode to commemorate the 34th anniversary of the Hillsborough Disaster including an interview with Hillsborough survivor Paul. 

On the 15th of April 1989 97 men, women and children went to a football match and never came home. We can never forget them!

The Lunch Bunch: Hillsborough Anniversary Special

Catch up with the Lunch Bunch as we talk about stem cell donation, following the one year anniversary of our very own Ffion Brighton making the brave decision to do something incredible, U.S gun control, an update on Ukraine and an analysis of the U.S global economy. Plus, an interview with Darren Kingsley-Smith, a secondary school maths teacher, on Rishi Sunak's maths to 18 plan. 

Live in Liverpool, Fridays at 11:30AM

Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter! @LSRPolitics

The Lunch Bunch - maths to 18, stem cell donation, U.S gun control and the U.S global economy

Beyond the Headlines are back with Izzy Scott, Matthew Bainbridge, Maisie Watson, Dan Tagg and Lily Bird. Hosted by Ceri Jones. Joined by special guest Jim Dickenson.

Beyond The Headlines Ep.13- Guild Election Results, Westminster Roundup, and more!

This week on Beyond the Headlines we were joined by two special guests- Paula Keaveney and Professor Colin Talbot. Hosted by Izzy Scott and created by Dan Tagg, Lily Bird, Maisie Watson, Matthew Bainbridge and Ceri Jones.

Beyond the Headlines Ep.14- Live Local Election Analysis, Civil Service, Climate and more!

Catch up with the Lunch Bunch as we chat about the cost of living crisis and its impacts on students, King Charles III's coronation, the U.S documents leak and a discussion on endometriosis and how we can raise awareness. 

Live in Liverpool, Fridays at 11:30AM
Connect with us on Instagram and Twitter! @LSRPolitics

The Lunch Bunch - Endometriosis awareness, cost of living, U.S documents leak and the Coronation

Special feature by Maisie Watson on punk sub-culture and The Troubles.

Punk And The Troubles

If you've ever tuned into the Lunch Bunch, then this episode is for you. We've had the best time making these shows and we hope you've enjoyed listening to them as much as we've enjoyed producing them.
Thank you so much for your support. This is the Lunch Bunch, signing off.

The Lunch Bunch - Our Final Show!

This week's episode of the UK Politics Hour Features, presented by Kitty Ward ...
On location report at a Brexit debate by Chris Flavell and Charlie Millward. (02:40) 
An analysis of Boris Johnson's Withdrawl Agreement by Jake Lamour Johnson (13:20). 

Another on-location report from a lecture given at the University of Liverpool by Andy Burnham on the constitutional powers of the North(21:23). 
An insight into the debate on overpopulation in the climate change debate, by Iona Kay (32:00)
Lastly, Juliana Christianson interviews Dr Raul Gomez, about voting patterns in the North (42:00). 
Don't forget to follow us on twitter at @LSRPolitics.

The UK Politics Hour - Episode 6

Featuring a special interview with Peter Hitchens by Charlie Millward  on free speech on campus. (3 minutes in)
Next, we had a review of this week's news and front pages, by Chris Flavell ( 18 minutes)
Jake Lamour - Johnson chaired a debate on the position of Corbyn in the Labour party ( 31 minutes)
Journalist LewisBaston answered some of Kitty Wards questions on tactical voting in marginal seats. Kitty was also joined by Charlie to analyse two marginal seats that could decide the election.  Faiza Shaheen who is running as Labour party candidate in Chingford and Woodford Green and Sanjoy Sen who is a Conservative party candidate in Alyn and Deeside. ( 50 minutes)
Iona Kay interviewed at Stuart Wilks-Heeg on the merits of Proportional Representation versus First Past the Post.  ( 70 minutes)
Lastly, Juliana Christianson looked at Conservatives in Merseyside, featuring Dr. David Jeffery and young female Conservative voters. ( 85 minutes)

General Election Special 11.12.19

Juliana did an interview with Professor Scott Lucas from the University of Birmingham on the media coverage of Trump's impeachment trial, the upcoming Presidential election and how American election media coverage compares to the British media covering elections.

Interview with Scott Lucas on Trump's Impeachment

Juliana, Chris and Charlie are back for another episode, joined by ex-Politics Hour journalist, and current MA student in Broadcast Journalism at Cardiff University, Chris Lomas.

Isolation Pod Ep 7 - Ventilators and Sanitisers

Chris, Juliana and Charlie are joined by the one and only Alastair Campbell: writer, consultant, communicator and Burnley fan. We talk all things government briefings, media scrutiny, football and the upcoming Tree Olympics! DISCLAIMER - if you're watching this episode, the shirt Alastair is wearing was gifted and it's just to show his love for Tom Heaton, he wouldn't buy himself an England shirt!

Isolation Pod Ep 22 - Alastair Campbell

This week the team sat down to discuss the protests over in Chile, that have we witnessed for the last 16 months.

Diving deeper into the use of military aggression used by Pinera’s government as well as what’s next for Chile in the wake of these protests.

With help from special guest Alvaro Hofflinger.

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