In Episode 3 of Utter Politics, We're joined by Jack Dart — former Liberal Democrat councillor, political content creator and CEO of Reform Watch.
Reform Watch has built a database tracking Reform UK politicians and officials across the country, documenting controversies, statements and incidents involving the party. Jack explains why he created the organisation, how it operates and what he hopes it can achieve ahead of the next general election.
We also get into the wider politics surrounding Reform UK: Nigel Farage, the legacy of Brexit, Reform’s recent scandals, the emergence of Restore Britain, the influence of social media on British politics, attacks on the media and democratic institutions, and the growing debate over the far right in Britain.
Later, we discuss the future of Reform UK, whether its support can last until the next election, foreign influence and social media, Labour under Andy Burnham, what went wrong for Keir Starmer, and whether the Liberal Democrats have missed their opportunity to become the main alternative on the British left.
Finally, Jack explains what comes next for Reform Watch and how he wants the organisation to develop ahead of the next general election.
Topics include:
Reform UK • Nigel Farage • Reform Watch • Brexit • Restore Britain • Immigration • Social Media • The Far Right • British Democracy • Media & the BBC • Labour • Liberal Democrats • Keir Starmer • Andy Burnham • UK Politics
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