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. See/listen to the full episode at https://www.patreon.com/leftiestats

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. For the full hour-long episode, subscribe to my patreon: https://www.Patreon.com/LeftieStats

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! To hear the extended episode (with 15 minutes of extra content) sign up from £2 a month at www.patreon.com/leftiestats [https://gate.sc?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.patreon.com%2Fleftiestats&token=fe58a9-1-1692801324620]

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. To hear the extended episode (with 25 minutes of extra content) sign up from £2 a month at www.patreon.com/leftiestats [https://gate.sc?url=http%3A%2F%2Fwww.patreon.com%2Fleftiestats&token=65bc86-1-1688560208185]

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. To hear the extended episode (with 20 minutes of extra content) sign up from £2 a month at www.patreon.com/leftiestats