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Twice a week the New Statesman politics team - Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea - discuss the latest in UK politics. From Boris Johnson's latest battle with backbenchers to the machinery behind the Labour Party's opposition attack lines, this is the debrief you need to understand what's really happening in Westminster and beyond. New episodes Tuesday and Friday. Send your questions at youaskus.co.uk.
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Is Boris Johnson facing a crisis at Christmas?
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Multiple crises are putting unprecedented pressure on the economy and state institutions, and look set to last for months. As winter approaches, could this spell disaster for the government? In this episode of the New Statesman Podcast, Anoosh Chakelian is joined by the New Statesman’s executive editor of politics Tim Ross to discuss the latest neg…
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Changing behaviour in a changing climate | Climate Politics
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In this special episode of the New Statesman podcast, in association with Smart Energy GB, Stephen Bush and guest co-host Philippa Nuttall discuss how to convince people to change their behaviour to reduce emissions. They are joined by Ruth Mourik, the founder of Research for Benefit organisation Duneworks, and Rob Cheesewright, from Smart Energy G…
Anoosh Chakelian, Ailbhe Rea and Stephen Bush reflect on Boris Johnson’s conference speech. They discuss whether Tory members love Johnson - but not Johnsonism, the spontaneous applause for the argument capitalism was responsible for the success of the vaccine programme and Johnson’s many omissions. In part two, we have special correspondent at the…
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Is Boris Johnson doing enough to tackle climate change? | Climate Politics
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In the first of a special series of episodes in the run up to the global climate conference COP 26, Anoosh Chakelian interviews our guest co-host Philippa Nuttall, The New Statesman’s environment and Sustainability Editor, about how the Government is facing up to climate change and what to expect from Glasgow’s environmental summit. They talk about…
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Was Keir Starmer's big speech a success?
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Anoosh Chakelian, Ailbhe Rea and Stephen Bush give their verdict on Labour leader Keir Starmer’s big conference speech. They discussed the heckling, how it went down in the hall and whether we learned anything about Labour’s big idea for government. Then in You Ask Us, they answer a listener’s question on whether the Conservative party really is le…
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Labour Party Conference: Was Labour’s message drowned out in Brighton?
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Stephen Bush, Ailbhe Rea and Anoosh Chakelian host a live recording of the New Statesman podcast at the Labour Party Conference in Brighton. They talk Labour’s rule changes, Andy McDonald’s resignation and whether the party’s message could cut through against a backdrop of rising prices and queues at petrol stations. Then in You Ask Us they take li…
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Will the gas crisis lead to Boris Johnson's winter of discontent?
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Stephen Bush, Ailbhe Rea and Anoosh Chakelian discuss the series of crisis facing the Boris Johnson including gas prices, CO2 shortages and the end of the Universal Credit uplift. Could this could have a lasting impact on the Government? Then in You Ask Us, they answer a listener’s question on why we don’t talk about the Conservative party in terms…
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The politics of eating meat, with Henry Mance
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Anoosh Chakelian, Ailbhe Rea and Stephen Bush talk to FT feature writer and author Henry Mance about his new book: How to Love Animals: In a Human-Shaped World They discuss what it was like to work in an abattoir, the evacuation of pets from Afghanistan and what it will take to get real political change when it comes to meat. If you have a question…
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Inside Boris Johnson's cabinet reshuffle
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Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss Boris Johnson's cabinet reshuffle in which Dominic Raab was demoted to Justice Secretary and Liz Truss became Foreign Secretary. Then, in You Ask Us, they answer listener questions about Stephen's extended interview with Keir Starmer. If you'd like to submit a question for You Ask Us, please ema…
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Writing the perfect toilet book, with Jonn Elledge
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Stephen Bush interviews writer and journalist Jonn Elledge about his new book, The Compendium of (Not Quite) Everything. They discuss the joy of facts, what Stephen keeps on his toilet bookshelf and the best sci-fi and dystopias. Jonn’s book if available from all good book stores from 16 September If you have a question for You Ask Us, email podcas…
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Will Boris Johnson’s social care plan work?
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Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss Boris Johnson’s National Insurance rise to fund the NHS and Social Care and why there was no significant rebellion from Conservative MPs. Then in You Ask Us, they answer a listener’s question on why Labour aren’t calling for a wealth tax. If you have a question for You Ask Us, email podcasts@newstatesman.co.u…
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Labour's lost future: the 20-year decline of the Labour Party
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Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea speak to New Statesman special correspondent Harry Lambert about his cover story on the decline of the Labour party. They talk about the key moments over the last 20 years and whether there’s any sign of any optimism for the party’s future. Then in You Ask Us, they answer a listener’s question about whether manifesto…
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Anneliese Dodds and Labour party loyalty
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Stephen Bush and Ailbhe Rea discuss their interview with Anneliese Dodds, what she said and didn’t say about her treatment by the party leadership and the strategy for the labour party. Then in You Ask Us, they answer a listener’s question on whether Labour needs to drop the trade union link. If you have a question for You Ask Us, email podcasts@ne…
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Could you save Labour's bacon?| Interactive political theatre
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Stephen Bush interviews Tom Black and Owen Kingston, the writer and director of the interactive political play Crisis What Crisis, which gives the audience the chance to see if they could have survived the winter of discontent better than the Callaghan government. They discuss the perils of making interactive theatre for a knowledgable audience, wh…
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Misfits and secrets: Why political gossip matters in politics, with Marie Le Conte
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Ailbhe Rea speaks to journalist and author Marie Le Conte about the life of a diary columnist, the gossip that keeps westminster running, and how to write a book in a global pandemic. Marie's new book Honourable Misfits is out now. If you have a question for You Ask Us, email podcasts@newstatesman.co.uk See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out…
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Pandemics and the politics of printing money: Economic history with Duncan Weldon
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Stephen Bush interviews economist, journalist, and author Duncan Weldon on his new book Two Hundred Years of Muddling Through. They talk through the lessons learned, and not learned from British political and economic history, whether the response to the pandemic will be a turning point in UK politics, and why writing a book is a bit like having a …
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How bad is the Afghanistan crisis for Boris Johnson?
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Stephen Bush and Anoosh Chakelian discuss the Afghanistan crisis and the governments refugee scheme, and why MPs from all sides of the house were giving the government a hard time. Then in You Ask Us, they answer listeners' quesitons on whether the situation could really have been handled differently, and how party supporters split on what should h…
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Armando Iannucci, Anna Soubry and Paul Mason on how to disagree | Westminster Reimagined
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The legendary writer, satirist and broadcaster Armando Iannucci joins the New Statesman Podcast to co-host four special episodes. In these shows, Iannucci explores areas of British politics that he believes are broken, and is joined by guests from inside and outside Westminster to discuss how politics could be better. In episode four, Iannucci and …
Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss the pandemic affected A Level and GCSE results and why Labour have chosen now to call for Gavin Williamson's sacking. Then in You Ask Us, they answer a listeners question on whether climate change will ever become a major issue at general elections. If you have a question for You Ask Us email podcasts@newstat…
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Armando Iannucci and Chris Addison on political campaigning | Westminster Reimagined
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The legendary writer, satirist and broadcaster Armando Iannucci joins the New Statesman Podcast to co-host four special episodes. In these shows, Iannucci explores areas of British politics that he believes are broken, and is joined by guests from inside and outside the Westminster machine to discuss how politics could be better. In episode three, …
Stephen Bush and Anoosh Chakelian discuss David Liddington's three ways Brexit could have been stopped and why none of them were realistic. Then in You Ask Us, they answer a listener's question on whether not engaging with Scottish Independence will make it go away? If you have a question for You Ask Us, email podcast@newstatesman.co.uk See acast.c…
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Armando Iannucci, Exctinction Rebellion & Dame Louise Casey on Activism | Westminster Reimagined
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The legendary writer, satirist and broadcaster Armando Iannucci joins the New Statesman Podcast to co-host four special episodes. In these shows, Armando explores areas of British politics that he believes are broken, and is joined by guests from inside and outside the Westminster machine to discuss how politics could be better. In Episode two, Arm…
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What's the thinking behind Boris Johnson's crime plan?
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Ailbhe Rea, Stephen Bush and Anoosh Chakelian discuss Boris Johnson's latest plan to reduce crime and whether the proposals will actually have any impact. Then in You Ask Us, they answer a listeners question on why some in Westminster think there'll be a 2023 election You can send a question for You Ask Us to podcasts@newstatesman.co.uk See acast.c…
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Armando Iannucci, Ian Hislop: the accountability crisis in politics | Westminster Reimagined
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The legendary writer, satirist and broadcaster Armando Iannucci joins the New Statesman podcast to co-host four special episodes. In these shows, Armando explores areas of British politics that he believes are broken, and is joined by guests from inside and outside the Westminster machine to discuss how politics could be better. In episode one, Arm…
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Can Boris Johnson really change the Northern Ireland protocol?
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Anoosh Chakelian, Stephen Bush and Ailbhe Rea discuss the government's announcment on the Northern Ireland protocol and whether they really will be able to renegotiate, and do they even knows what it wants? Then in You Ask Us, they answer your question on what's going on with the Green Party, after the resignation of both the party's leaders See ac…
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Why the pingdemic is causing headaches for Boris Johnson
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Ailbhe Rea and Stephen Bush discuss No. 10's tough weekend and why 'Freedom Day' is still causing lots of problems for the government. Then in You Ask Us, they take your question on whether reimposing covid restrictions later could bring down Boris Johnson If you'd like to submit a question for You Ask Us, please email podcasts@newstatesman.co.uk. …
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Will an amnesty work in Northern Ireland?
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Stephen Bush, Ailbhe Rea and Anoosh Chakelion discuss the government's plans for a prosecution amnesty over the Troubles and why no party in Northern Ireland is particularly happy. They also look at Keir Starmer's new improved operation. Then in You Ask Us, they answer a question on whether in the wake of the Euro 2020, the Conservative party will …
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Euro 2020 final: culture wars, masculinity & loss
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Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea discuss England’s performance in Euro 2020 and what it says about the country feels about itself. Then in You Ask Us, they answer your question whether the Liberal Democrats are a policy desert See acast.com/privacy for privacy and opt-out information.
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Why the summer is tough for opposition parties
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Anoosh, Stephen and Ailbhe discuss whether Labour will be able to avoid the usual difficult summer for Opposition parties, and how the loosening of covid restrictions goes will have an impact. Then in You Ask Us, they take your question on why the parties are so bad at picking by-election candidates If you'd like to submit a question for You Ask Us…
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TJSP 009 - Jordan Kyriakidis – QRA Corp - Founder & CEO
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https://www.joshuasutherland.com/podcast-009/ Discussion with Jordan about the current state of Systems Engineering and where it can go in the future. Before founding QRA Corp, Jordan was a professor of quantum physics at Dalhousie University. “QRA Corp’s mission is to accelerate the design process across industries who are tackling the most comple…
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Is Andy Burnham Labour's great northern hope?
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Anoosh and Stephen discuss the future of the Labour party and how Andy Burnham might fit in to that. Then in You Ask Us, they take your question on who has a better grasp of Englishness: Keir Starmer, Boris Johnson or Gareth Southgate If you'd like to submit a question for You Ask Us, please email podcasts@newstatesman.co.uk See acast.com/privacy f…
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Why Labour feels worried about the Batley and Spen by-election
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Anoosh and Ailbhe discuss the upcoming Batley and Spen By- Election and why many in Labour think it's not going well for the party. Then in You Ask Us, they take your question on who's doing a better job: Keir Starmer or Boris Johnson To submit a question to You Ask Us, please email podcasts@newstatesman.co.uk See acast.com/privacy for privacy and …
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What Matt Hancock's resignation means for the Conservatives
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Anoosh and Ailbhe discuss the fallout from the Matt Hancock affair and the appointment of Sajid Javid as the new Health Secretary. Then in You Ask Us, they take your question on the troubled future of Keir Starmer's Labour party leadership. To submit a question to You Ask Us, please email podcasts@newstatesman.co.uk Subscribing to the New Statesman…
Anoosh has been reporting in Batley and Spen ahead of the by-election on 1st July. Here she talks to Stephen Bush and Ailbhe Rea about the mood on the ground, and why George Galloway is posing a problem for Labour. Then, in You Ask Us, Ailbhe, Stephen and Anoosh take your question on Keir Starmer's reshuffle of his top team: was it a sign of weakne…
Following the Liberal Democrat by-election victory in the "Blue Wall" seat of Chesham and Amersham, Stephen, Anoosh and Ailbhe dissect the Conservative post-vote blame-game and discuss what the upset means for the party. In You Ask Us, they also look ahead to the Batley and Spen by-election and answer your - many - questions about Keir Starmer's fu…
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Chesham and Amersham: a Lib Dem crack in the "Blue Wall"
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Stephen, Anoosh and Ailbhe discuss the Chesham and Amersham by-election. Ailbhe reported from the constituency shortly before the by-election, and here talks through the impact the result will have on the electoral strategy of the UK political parties. Then, in You Ask Us, they take your questions about Metropolitan Police Commissioner Cressida Dic…
On the fourth anniversary of the Grenfell fire tragedy, Stephen Bush, Anoosh Chakelian and Ailbhe Rea explore the ongoing scandal of flammable cladding which continues to trap over a million people in dangerous tower blocks. Will it take another tragedy for the government to take notice? In You Ask Us, they take your question on the Northern Irelan…
As Boris Johnson and Joe Biden meet for their first bilateral summit ahead of the G7, Stephen and Ailbhe discuss the impact the US President could have on the UK's attitude to the Northern Ireland protocol. Then, in You Ask Us, they take your question on the government's culture war strategy. If you'd like to submit a question for You Ask Us, pleas…
Ahead of the Speaker's decision on holding a vote over the planned cuts to the UK foreign aid budget, Anoosh, Stephen and Ailbhe discuss the coalition of Conservative rebels who could make life difficult for the Treasury. Then, in You Ask Us, they take your questions on the Prime Minister's religion: does it matter that Boris Johnson is a Catholic?…
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Hillsborough, Grenfell, Covid: What is the point of public inquiries?
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Stephen Bush and Anoosh Chakelian discuss the acquittal of two former police officers charged with perverting the course of justice by allegedly altering police statements to an inquiry after the Hillsborough disaster. Now a judge has ruled there was 'no case to answer' since the inquiry was 'an administrative exercise' and the accused were not und…
As Westminster reels from Dominic Cummings' excoriating critique of the government's pandemic response, unleashed with full force during Wednesday's marathon select committee hearing, Stephen, Anoosh and Ailbhe dissect the former senior adviser's claims. Then, in You Ask Us, they take your questions on whether the civil service – so maligned by Cum…
As Westminster braces for Dominic Cummings' appearance at the Health and Science select committee over the Government's handling of the Covid-19 pandemic, Anoosh, Stephen and Ailbhe discuss whether his claims - previewed in a rambling, 50-tweet thread - are worrisome... or, indeed, surprising. Then in You Ask Us, they take your questions on why Liz…
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Why Keir Starmer should worry about his approval ratings
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Keir Starmer's approval ratings dipped this week into dangerous territory - falling below both David Cameron's and Ed Miliband's after the same time in office. On this episode, Stephen and Anoosh discuss why the Labour leader should be concerned about this, and what the party should do about it. Then, in You Ask Us, they take your questions on whet…
As lockdown restrictions ease in England, Wales and much of Scotland, the country is grappling with a new variant of Covid-19. On this episode, Anoosh, Stephen and Ailbhe discuss the messaging around unlocking and how the spread of the Indian variant exposes the government's shortcomings. Then, in You Ask Us, they take your questions on what the ne…
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Does Labour really need Tony Blair's 'total change'?
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Reunited in the studio for the first time in over a year, Anoosh, Stephen and Ailbhe discuss Tony Blair's dramatic Labour Party intervention in which he claims that 'without total change, Labour will die'. In You Ask Us, the team take your questions on whether the Greens can become the third party in UK politics. If you'd like to submit a question …
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Election results part 2: Scotland's future
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In the second of two episodes looking at the results of the May 6 elections, Stephen, Anoosh and Ailbhe are joined by Chris Deerin to dissect the consequences of the results in Scotland. In You Ask Us, they're joined by polling expert Ben Walker to discuss the wider picture of the local votes around the UK. In the first part of this double episode,…
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Election results part 1: Labour's big reshuffle
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As the dust settles on Keir Starmer's mystifying reshuffle of the Labour party following the local elections, Stephen, Anoosh and Ailbhe discuss what it all means. In an extended 'You Ask Us' they take on as many listener questions as possible from the deluge the New Statesman received in the wake of the election results. This is part one of a two-…
As the UK heads to the polls on 'Super Thursday', Anoosh, Stephen and Ailbhe discuss the things they are most interested to learn from this wide-ranging vote. Then, in You Ask Us, they take your questions on whether Labour are setting out a positive view of their plans for the UK. If you'd like to submit a question for You Ask Us, please email podc…
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Nicola Sturgeon: 'Boris Johnson is in deep, deep doo-doo' | Scottish Election special
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Chris Deerin hosts the fourth and final special Scottish Election episode of the New Statesman podcast, featuring an interview with First Minister Nicola Sturgeon and analysis from Ben Walker, Dani Garavelli and the Spectator's Alex Massie. Read Chris Deerin's full interview with Nicola Sturgeon on NewStatesman.com Watch the full conversation with …
Anoosh, Stephen and Ailbhe are joined by data journalist Ben Van De Merwe to discuss the New Statesman's exclusive research showing how many years of life the UK has lost to Covid-19. Ailbhe is in Hartlepool where she's been following candidates on the campaign trail in a decidedly 'un-electiony' election. And You Ask Us, who will replace Arlene Fo…
