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Ep 30: Convince Me Local Elections Matter
In this week's episode, we dive into a question that often gets overlooked: Do local elections in the UK actually make a difference? In light of the recent local elections, does Nigel Farage and Reform's success suggest a shift in public opinion or just a lucky coincidence? With turnout typically low and national politics dominating the headlines, it’s easy to assume local votes don’t carry much weight. But is that really the case?
As always, Maya and Nige take opposing sides — Maya arguing that local councils shape the everyday lives of citizens in powerful ways, the other challenging whether they have any real decision-making power or are just symbolic?
In Front Page Face Off, we discuss the Green Party and Zack Polanski wanting to try out 'Eco-Populism'. We also look at Yvette Cooper and her decision to publish the nationalities of criminals. Finally, we look at living in London and why anyone bothers since the cost of living is so high...?
Links to articles we discussed:
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/apr/22/home-office-foreign-criminals-nationalities-uk?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/money/property/house-prices/london-become-capital-frugal-living/
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/may/05/green-deputy-zack-polanski-launches-leadership-bid-with-uk-eco-populism-vision?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
Timestamps:
Intro: 00:00:00-00:00:58
Maya's section: 00:00:59-00:08:46
Nige's section: 00:08:46-00:23:35
FPFO Article 1: 00:23:38-00:29:36
FPFO Article 2: 00:29:37-00:35:42
FPFO Article 3: 00:35:43-00:39:45
End: 00:39:46-00:40:07
Follow us on social media:
Youtube: @theconvincemepodcast
TikTok: @theconvincemepodcast
Instagram: @theconvincemepodcast
To get in touch, email us at [email protected]
See you next week,
Nige and Maya
Music by https://www.bensound.com/free-music-f...
License code: A6SBB5KU6LRP5KNQ
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By The Convince Me PodcastIn this week's episode, we dive into a question that often gets overlooked: Do local elections in the UK actually make a difference? In light of the recent local elections, does Nigel Farage and Reform's success suggest a shift in public opinion or just a lucky coincidence? With turnout typically low and national politics dominating the headlines, it’s easy to assume local votes don’t carry much weight. But is that really the case?
As always, Maya and Nige take opposing sides — Maya arguing that local councils shape the everyday lives of citizens in powerful ways, the other challenging whether they have any real decision-making power or are just symbolic?
In Front Page Face Off, we discuss the Green Party and Zack Polanski wanting to try out 'Eco-Populism'. We also look at Yvette Cooper and her decision to publish the nationalities of criminals. Finally, we look at living in London and why anyone bothers since the cost of living is so high...?
Links to articles we discussed:
https://www.theguardian.com/uk-news/2025/apr/22/home-office-foreign-criminals-nationalities-uk?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
https://www.telegraph.co.uk/money/property/house-prices/london-become-capital-frugal-living/
https://www.theguardian.com/politics/2025/may/05/green-deputy-zack-polanski-launches-leadership-bid-with-uk-eco-populism-vision?CMP=Share_iOSApp_Other
Timestamps:
Intro: 00:00:00-00:00:58
Maya's section: 00:00:59-00:08:46
Nige's section: 00:08:46-00:23:35
FPFO Article 1: 00:23:38-00:29:36
FPFO Article 2: 00:29:37-00:35:42
FPFO Article 3: 00:35:43-00:39:45
End: 00:39:46-00:40:07
Follow us on social media:
Youtube: @theconvincemepodcast
TikTok: @theconvincemepodcast
Instagram: @theconvincemepodcast
To get in touch, email us at [email protected]
See you next week,
Nige and Maya
Music by https://www.bensound.com/free-music-f...
License code: A6SBB5KU6LRP5KNQ