Stats for Lefties

In this episode of the podcast, I sit down with elections expert Allan Faulds, the founder of Ballot Box Scotland - which reports news and analysis about Scottish elections.

We discussed why he started the project, the state of Scottish politics, the future of the SNP and more.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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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Ell 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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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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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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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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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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