<?xml version="1.0" encoding="UTF-8"?><?xml-stylesheet href="https://feeds.captivate.fm/style.xsl" type="text/xsl"?><rss xmlns:dc="http://purl.org/dc/elements/1.1/" xmlns:content="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/content/" xmlns:atom="http://www.w3.org/2005/Atom" version="2.0" xmlns:googleplay="http://www.google.com/schemas/play-podcasts/1.0" xmlns:itunes="http://www.itunes.com/dtds/podcast-1.0.dtd" xmlns:sy="http://purl.org/rss/1.0/modules/syndication/" xmlns:podcast="https://podcastindex.org/namespace/1.0"><channel><atom:link href="https://feeds.captivate.fm/electoral-dysfunction-insider/" rel="self" type="application/rss+xml"/><title><![CDATA[Electoral Dysfunction Insider]]></title><podcast:guid>27cac165-b61c-5863-ba1b-170ecb1c047a</podcast:guid><lastBuildDate>Sun, 14 Jun 2026 07:44:27 +0000</lastBuildDate><generator>Captivate.fm</generator><language><![CDATA[en]]></language><copyright><![CDATA[Copyright Sky News]]></copyright><managingEditor>Sky News</managingEditor><itunes:summary><![CDATA[This is Electoral Dysfunction from Sky News Insider. As an Insider, you're part of our club, so you get all the regular content from Beth Rigby, Ruth Davidson and Harriet Harman as they unravel the Westminster spin and explain how politics affects you. Plus, you get an exclusive bonus episode every Tuesday and everything will be ad-free.]]></itunes:summary><image><url>https://artwork.captivate.fm/810ef0e9-d506-4297-abe3-63a7f4f39e26/i-ELECTORAL-DYSFUNCTION-HARRIET.jpg</url><title>Electoral Dysfunction Insider</title><link><![CDATA[https://electoral-dysfunction-insider.captivate.fm]]></link></image><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/810ef0e9-d506-4297-abe3-63a7f4f39e26/i-ELECTORAL-DYSFUNCTION-HARRIET.jpg"/><itunes:owner><itunes:name>Sky News</itunes:name></itunes:owner><itunes:author>Sky News</itunes:author><description>This is Electoral Dysfunction from Sky News Insider. As an Insider, you&apos;re part of our club, so you get all the regular content from Beth Rigby, Ruth Davidson and Harriet Harman as they unravel the Westminster spin and explain how politics affects you. Plus, you get an exclusive bonus episode every Tuesday and everything will be ad-free.</description><link>https://electoral-dysfunction-insider.captivate.fm</link><atom:link href="https://pubsubhubbub.appspot.com" rel="hub"/><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:type>episodic</itunes:type><itunes:block>yes</itunes:block><itunes:category text="News"></itunes:category><itunes:category text="News"><itunes:category text="Politics"/></itunes:category><podcast:locked>no</podcast:locked><podcast:medium>podcast</podcast:medium><item><title>More resignations for Keir Starmer: can it get any worse?</title><itunes:title>More resignations for Keir Starmer: can it get any worse?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>As we sat down to get voters’ verdicts on the prime minister in Makerfield, he suffered yet another massive headache – his Defence Secretary, John Healey, resigned. And a few hours later, two more resignations. How weak is Keir Starmer now? And is this a problem for the safety of the UK?</p><p>Beth Rigby, Ruth Davidson, and Harriet Harman hear from locals voting next week - do they think Andy Burnham is destined for Number 10? What about the other parties’ ambitions for the area, and what do they make of all the attention they’ve been getting lately?</p><p>Plus – the ladies have an announcement - you’ll have to listen through to the end to find out...</p><p>For a full list of candidates standing in Makerfield, visit the Electoral Commission <a href="https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/i-am-a/voter/your-election-information" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website</a>.</p><p>Got a question for the burner phone? WhatsApp 07934 200 444 or email <a href="mailto:electoraldysfunction@sky.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">electoraldysfunction@sky.uk</a>.</p><p>And if you want to hear more about Ed Conway’s Stuff Matters podcast, go to <u><a href="http://podfollow.com/stuff-matters" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">podfollow.com/stuff- matters </a></u></p><p>Sky News Insider requires a paid subscription and is available to UK listeners aged 18 and over.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>As we sat down to get voters’ verdicts on the prime minister in Makerfield, he suffered yet another massive headache – his Defence Secretary, John Healey, resigned. And a few hours later, two more resignations. How weak is Keir Starmer now? And is this a problem for the safety of the UK?</p><p>Beth Rigby, Ruth Davidson, and Harriet Harman hear from locals voting next week - do they think Andy Burnham is destined for Number 10? What about the other parties’ ambitions for the area, and what do they make of all the attention they’ve been getting lately?</p><p>Plus – the ladies have an announcement - you’ll have to listen through to the end to find out...</p><p>For a full list of candidates standing in Makerfield, visit the Electoral Commission <a href="https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/i-am-a/voter/your-election-information" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website</a>.</p><p>Got a question for the burner phone? WhatsApp 07934 200 444 or email <a href="mailto:electoraldysfunction@sky.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">electoraldysfunction@sky.uk</a>.</p><p>And if you want to hear more about Ed Conway’s Stuff Matters podcast, go to <u><a href="http://podfollow.com/stuff-matters" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">podfollow.com/stuff- matters </a></u></p><p>Sky News Insider requires a paid subscription and is available to UK listeners aged 18 and over.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://electoral-dysfunction-insider.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">acd1f34a-6b5f-42b3-be37-e8145f06de96</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/810ef0e9-d506-4297-abe3-63a7f4f39e26/i-ELECTORAL-DYSFUNCTION-HARRIET.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 12 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/acd1f34a-6b5f-42b3-be37-e8145f06de96.mp3?aw_0_1st.showid=51871c4f-40bf-4d76-8171-7adcf3c2a2ab&amp;aw_0_1st.episodeid=acd1f34a-6b5f-42b3-be37-e8145f06de96" length="51577274" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>53:41</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Is Nigel Farage exploiting Henry Nowak’s murder?</title><itunes:title>Is Nigel Farage exploiting Henry Nowak’s murder?</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>"Pure cold rage": Will Nigel Farage regret his intervention over the murder of Henry Nowak?</p><p>Beth, Ruth and Harriet discuss whether Farage is pandering to the far right, or if he has a point about "two-tier policing" in Britain.</p><p>And, as Nicola Sturgeon attempts to distance herself from her estranged husband Peter Murrell – Ruth asks if her legacy is now forever tarnished.</p><p>Nicola Sturgeon has said she was “completely cleared and exonerated” by police and that she had been “misled” and “deceived” by Murrell.</p><p>For a full list of candidates standing in Makerfield, visit the Electoral Commission website.</p><p>And if you didn't know, you can also watch Beth, Ruth, and Harriet on YouTube.</p><p>Got a question for the burner phone? WhatsApp 07934 200 444 or email <u><a href="mailto:electoraldysfunction@sky.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">electoraldysfunction@sky.uk</a></u>.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>"Pure cold rage": Will Nigel Farage regret his intervention over the murder of Henry Nowak?</p><p>Beth, Ruth and Harriet discuss whether Farage is pandering to the far right, or if he has a point about "two-tier policing" in Britain.</p><p>And, as Nicola Sturgeon attempts to distance herself from her estranged husband Peter Murrell – Ruth asks if her legacy is now forever tarnished.</p><p>Nicola Sturgeon has said she was “completely cleared and exonerated” by police and that she had been “misled” and “deceived” by Murrell.</p><p>For a full list of candidates standing in Makerfield, visit the Electoral Commission website.</p><p>And if you didn't know, you can also watch Beth, Ruth, and Harriet on YouTube.</p><p>Got a question for the burner phone? WhatsApp 07934 200 444 or email <u><a href="mailto:electoraldysfunction@sky.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">electoraldysfunction@sky.uk</a></u>.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://electoral-dysfunction-insider.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">2397e49b-58eb-4cff-be22-ac42ea149e4b</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/810ef0e9-d506-4297-abe3-63a7f4f39e26/i-ELECTORAL-DYSFUNCTION-HARRIET.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 05 Jun 2026 05:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/2397e49b-58eb-4cff-be22-ac42ea149e4b.mp3?aw_0_1st.showid=51871c4f-40bf-4d76-8171-7adcf3c2a2ab&amp;aw_0_1st.episodeid=2397e49b-58eb-4cff-be22-ac42ea149e4b" length="54434056" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>56:42</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Andy Burnham on Britain’s future... and his own</title><itunes:title>Andy Burnham on Britain’s future... and his own</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Beth has a punchy exclusive interview with Andy Burnham for this extra episode of Electoral Dysfunction.</p><p>Saying the quiet bit out loud, Beth asks if Burnham is using this as his path to Number 10 Downing Street or whether he would be loyal as an MP and serve in Keir Starmer’s cabinet? You might want to watch on YouTube to see his response...</p><p>She also asks how Burnham's ideas for the country are different to what we already have in government.</p><p>Plus, what does the current Mayor of Greater Manchester think about Reform and Nigel Farage’s chances in a future Mayoral race after the party did so well at the local elections there?</p><p>And this race to be an MP isn't just about Andy Burnham – whilst Beth is in Makerfield, she’s interviewing a number of other candidates too, but Reform and Restore UK’s candidates weren’t available.</p><p>For a full list of candidates standing in Makerfield, visit the Electoral Commission <a href="https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/i-am-a/voter/your-election-information" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website</a>.</p><p>Got a question for the burner phone? WhatsApp 07934 200 444 or email <a href="mailto:electoraldysfunction@sky.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">electoraldysfunction@sky.uk</a>.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Beth has a punchy exclusive interview with Andy Burnham for this extra episode of Electoral Dysfunction.</p><p>Saying the quiet bit out loud, Beth asks if Burnham is using this as his path to Number 10 Downing Street or whether he would be loyal as an MP and serve in Keir Starmer’s cabinet? You might want to watch on YouTube to see his response...</p><p>She also asks how Burnham's ideas for the country are different to what we already have in government.</p><p>Plus, what does the current Mayor of Greater Manchester think about Reform and Nigel Farage’s chances in a future Mayoral race after the party did so well at the local elections there?</p><p>And this race to be an MP isn't just about Andy Burnham – whilst Beth is in Makerfield, she’s interviewing a number of other candidates too, but Reform and Restore UK’s candidates weren’t available.</p><p>For a full list of candidates standing in Makerfield, visit the Electoral Commission <a href="https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/i-am-a/voter/your-election-information" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">website</a>.</p><p>Got a question for the burner phone? WhatsApp 07934 200 444 or email <a href="mailto:electoraldysfunction@sky.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">electoraldysfunction@sky.uk</a>.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://electoral-dysfunction-insider.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">b99debc0-7b46-4571-8e21-e07feedf1012</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/810ef0e9-d506-4297-abe3-63a7f4f39e26/i-ELECTORAL-DYSFUNCTION-HARRIET.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 02 Jun 2026 17:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/b99debc0-7b46-4571-8e21-e07feedf1012.mp3?aw_0_1st.showid=51871c4f-40bf-4d76-8171-7adcf3c2a2ab&amp;aw_0_1st.episodeid=b99debc0-7b46-4571-8e21-e07feedf1012" length="24442039" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>25:24</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Why the UK isn’t ungovernable – yet</title><itunes:title>Why the UK isn’t ungovernable – yet</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Is the UK on its way to becoming ungovernable?</p><p>And what does a £5m gift to Nigel Farage from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne tell us about scrutiny and transparency in British politics?</p><p>Harriet Harman, Beth Rigby and Ruth Davidson discuss in a special live edition of the pod, recorded at the Hay Festival.</p><p>Plus, Harriet offers advice to Green Party leader Zack Polanski on how to handle his council tax row - inspired by her own experience being chased by the paparazzi.</p><p>For a full list of candidates standing in your area, visit the <a href="https://www.electoralcommission.org.uk/i-am-a/voter/your-election-information" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">Electoral Commission website. </a></p><p>Got a question for the burner phone? 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WhatsApp 07934 200 444 or email <a href="mailto:electoraldysfunction@sky.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">electoraldysfunction@sky.uk</a>.</p><p>And if you didn't know, you can also watch Beth, Ruth, and Harriet on YouTube.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Reality show Married At First Sight UK on Channel 4 is facing serious allegations this week, so Beth Rigby, Ruth Davidson, and Harriet Harman discuss whether more should be done to make reality TV safer – and if MPs ought to get involved.</p><p>Plus, with three by-elections coming up, has Andy Burnham’s bid to return to Westminster thrown the constituency of Makerfield into chaos? And why might the North Sea oil reserves become a hot button issue for voters in Aberdeen South?</p><p>For a full list of candidates standing in your area, visit the Electoral Commission website.</p><p>Channel 4 was approached for comment.</p><p>Got a question for the burner phone? WhatsApp 07934 200 444 or email <a href="mailto:electoraldysfunction@sky.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">electoraldysfunction@sky.uk</a>.</p><p>And if you didn't know, you can also watch Beth, Ruth, and Harriet on YouTube.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://electoral-dysfunction-insider.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">e4dd9498-e25d-4d4a-b4c9-e229424ae984</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/810ef0e9-d506-4297-abe3-63a7f4f39e26/i-ELECTORAL-DYSFUNCTION-HARRIET.jpg"/><pubDate>Fri, 22 May 2026 05:00:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/e4dd9498-e25d-4d4a-b4c9-e229424ae984.mp3?aw_0_1st.showid=51871c4f-40bf-4d76-8171-7adcf3c2a2ab&amp;aw_0_1st.episodeid=e4dd9498-e25d-4d4a-b4c9-e229424ae984" length="45429569" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>47:18</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item><item><title>Jess Phillips: Starmer Doesn’t Listen</title><itunes:title>Jess Phillips: Starmer Doesn’t Listen</itunes:title><description><![CDATA[<p>Andy Burnham, Angela Rayner, Wes Streeting - the list of potential names to challenge Keir Starmer is growing but the leadership race is not officially on... yet.</p><p>Jess Phillips, who resigned from the government this week, tells Beth why she's backing Wes Streeting in a future race and why Andy Burnham needs to be careful he doesn't look entitled as he searches for a parliamentary seat. She also gives a devastating verdict on the prime minister, telling Beth he 'finds it hard to listen" in her first interview since resigning.</p><p>Plus, as one Labour MP resigns in Makerfield so Andy Burnham can stand - can the 'King of the North' win a by-election? Or is he gambling his job on a seat he can't win?</p><p>And can Keir Starmer keep a lid on it all?</p><p>Got a question for the burner phone? WhatsApp 07934 200 444 or email <u><a href="mailto:electoraldysfunction@sky.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">electoraldysfunction@sky.uk</a></u>.</p><p>And if you didn't know, you can also watch Beth, Ruth and Harriet on <u><a href="http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLG8IrydigQffkV94y_hhSFgZC-lgZ5rod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a></u>.</p>]]></description><content:encoded><![CDATA[<p>Andy Burnham, Angela Rayner, Wes Streeting - the list of potential names to challenge Keir Starmer is growing but the leadership race is not officially on... yet.</p><p>Jess Phillips, who resigned from the government this week, tells Beth why she's backing Wes Streeting in a future race and why Andy Burnham needs to be careful he doesn't look entitled as he searches for a parliamentary seat. 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WhatsApp 07934 200 444 or email <u><a href="mailto:electoraldysfunction@sky.uk" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">electoraldysfunction@sky.uk</a></u>.</p><p>And if you didn't know, you can also watch Beth, Ruth and Harriet on <u><a href="http://www.youtube.com/playlist?list=PLG8IrydigQffkV94y_hhSFgZC-lgZ5rod" rel="noopener noreferrer" target="_blank">YouTube</a></u>.</p>]]></content:encoded><link><![CDATA[https://electoral-dysfunction-insider.captivate.fm]]></link><guid isPermaLink="false">7e48193e-70c8-4893-ad33-a0f0f23297ea</guid><itunes:image href="https://artwork.captivate.fm/810ef0e9-d506-4297-abe3-63a7f4f39e26/i-ELECTORAL-DYSFUNCTION-HARRIET.jpg"/><pubDate>Tue, 19 May 2026 16:10:00 +0100</pubDate><enclosure url="https://episodes.captivate.fm/episode/7e48193e-70c8-4893-ad33-a0f0f23297ea.mp3?aw_0_1st.showid=51871c4f-40bf-4d76-8171-7adcf3c2a2ab&amp;aw_0_1st.episodeid=7e48193e-70c8-4893-ad33-a0f0f23297ea" length="46256133" type="audio/mpeg"/><itunes:duration>48:11</itunes:duration><itunes:explicit>false</itunes:explicit><itunes:episodeType>full</itunes:episodeType></item></channel></rss>