Stats for Lefties is a podcast hosted by data journalist Ell Folan, looking at politics and data from a left-wing perspective. The first season was a co-operative podcast with Ell's good friend Paige Selby-Evans; the second season focuses on interviews. For more Ell + Paige content check out her Dungeons and Dragons podcast: https://thejunketpodcast.com/ Our patreon: www.patreon.com/Stats4Lefties Our website: www.statsforlefties.wordpress.com Paige's Twitter: Twitter.com/Pagalini Paige's web ...
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Episode 28 - Is The SNP doomed? (Ft. Ballot Box Scotland)
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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…
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Episode 28 - Is the SNP doomed? (Ft. Ballot Box Scotland)
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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…
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Episode 25 - That's for Greece (ft. George Aylett)
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Episode 25 - "That's for Greece" (ft. George Aylett)
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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. For the full hour-long episode, subscribe to my patreon:…
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Episode 24 - Should Trans People Leave Labour? (ft. Alexis Chilvers)
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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/lefti…
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Episode 23 - Drag Queen Story Hours (ft Jess O'Thomson)
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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. To hear the extended episode (with 25 minutes of extra content) sign up from £2 a month at www.patreon.com/leftiestats…
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Episode 23, Drag Queen Story Hours (ft. Jess O'Thomson)
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In episode eight of the second season of Stats for Lefties, Ell Folan 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…
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Stats for Lefties, Episode 22 - The Green Wall (ft. Alex Catt)
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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 wi…
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Episode 22 - The Green Wall (ft. Alex Catt)
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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 wit…
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Stats for Lefties, Episode 21 - Post-Sturgeon Blues (ft. Cameron Archibald)
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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. To…
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Episode 21 - Post-Sturgeon Blues (ft. Cameron Archibald)
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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.To h…
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Stats for Lefties, Episode 20 - Trans Rights (Part 2), ft. Alex Charilaou of @Lab4TransRights
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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. To hea…
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Episode 20 - Labour and Trans Rights, ft. Alex Charilaou of @Lab4TransRights
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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.To hear …
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Stats for Lefties, Episode 19 - The Housing Crisis and Welsh Labour (ft. Rebecca Wilks)
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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. To hear the extended episode (with 15 m…
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Episode 19 - The Housing Crisis and Welsh Labour (ft. Rebecca Wilks)
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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.To hear the extended episode (with 15 min…
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Stats for Lefties, Episode 18 - Keepin' It Reel (Ft. Jack Frayne-Reid of Reel Politik)
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The Stats for Lefties podcast returns for episode three of its second season! In the latest episode, Ell interviews Jack Frayne-Reid - showrunner and host of the Reel Politik podcast, a long-running left-wing show. They discuss Labour, activism, independent media, where leftists can best put their time and more. To hear the extended episode (with 2…
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Episode 18 - Keepin' It Reel (Ft. Jack Frayne-Reid of Reel Politik)
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The Stats for Lefties podcast returns for episode three of its second season! In the latest episode, Ell interviews Jack Frayne-Reid - showrunner and host of the Reel Politik podcast, a long-running left-wing show. They discuss Labour, activism, independent media, where leftists can best put their time and more.To hear the extended episode (with 20…
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Stats for Lefties, Episode 17: "The Greens vs Luke Akehurst" (ft. Chris Jarvis)
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The Stats for Lefties podcast returns for episode two of its second season! In the latest episode, Ell interviews Green Party councillor Chris Jarvis (@ chrisjarvisdiy on Twitter) - famous for defeating Labour NEC member Luke Akehurst in the 2021 local elections. They discuss Labour, the Greens, activism, where leftists can best put their time and …
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Episode 17: "The Greens vs Luke Akehurst" (ft. Chris Jarvis)
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The Stats for Lefties podcast returns for episode two of its second season! In the latest episode, Ell interviews Green Party councillor Chris Jarvis (@ chrisjarvisdiy on Twitter) - famous for defeating Labour NEC member Luke Akehurst in the 2021 local elections. They discuss Labour, the Greens, activism, where leftists can best put their time and …
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Stats for Lefties, Episode 16: "Defund the Labour Party?" (ft. Matt Zarb-Cousin)
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The Stats for Lefties podcast returns for a second season! In the first of a revamped format, Ell interviews Matt-Zarb Cousin (@ mattzarb on Twitter) - former aide to Jeremy Corbyn and campaigner for better regulation of the gambling industry. They discuss Labour, PR, where leftists can best put their time and more. To hear the extended episode (wi…
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Episode 16: "Defund the Labour Party?" (ft. Matt Zarb-Cousin)
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The Stats for Lefties podcast returns for a second season! In the first of a revamped format, Ell interviews Matt-Zarb Cousin (@ mattzarb on Twitter) - former aide to Jeremy Corbyn and campaigner for better regulation of the gambling industry. They discuss Labour, PR, where leftists can best put their time and more. To hear the extended episode (wi…
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Stats for Lefties, Episode 15: "Keir Starmer's Bad Day"
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In this episode, Ell and Paige discuss Labour's local election wipeout, the continuing decline in Starmer's approval ratings, and ask the big question: is it time for Keir to let someone else lead Labour? This podcast was made possible by our supporters on Patreon! Special thanks in particular go to our amazing $5 patrons: Adam Green, Alan Spence, …
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Episode 15: "Keir Starmer's Bad Day"
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In this episode, Ell and Paige discuss Labour's local election wipeout, the continuing decline in Starmer's approval ratings, and ask the big question: is it time for Keir to let someone else lead Labour?This podcast was made possible by our supporters on Patreon! Special thanks in particular go to our amazing $5 patrons:Adam Green, Alan Spence, Al…
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Stats For Lefties, Episode 14: "NIPing at their heels"
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In the latest episode of Stats for Lefties, Ell and Paige discuss the Northern Independence Party, talk about what it means to be working class, analyse Keir Starmer's collapse in the polls and more! This podcast was made possible by our supporters on Patreon! Special thanks in particular go to our amazing $5 patrons: Adam Green, Alan Spence, Alex …
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Episode 14: "NIPing at their heels"
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In the latest episode of Stats for Lefties, Ell and Paige discuss the Northern Independence Party, talk about what it means to be working class, analyse Keir Starmer's collapse in the polls and more!This podcast was made possible by our supporters on Patreon! Special thanks in particular go to our amazing $5 patrons:Adam Green, Alan Spence, Alex Wi…
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Stats for Lefties, Episode 13: “Is Keith’s honeymoon over?”
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Ell and Paige discuss Keir Starmer's declining approval ratings, Labour's disappointing performance in the polls, Biden's first month as President, the upcoming local elections and more. This podcast was made possible by our supporters on Patreon! Special thanks in particular go to our amazing $5 patrons: Adam Green, Alan Spence, Alex Wilson, Bert …
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Episode 13: “Is Keith’s honeymoon over?”
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Ell and Paige discuss Keir Starmer's declining approval ratings, Labour's disappointing performance in the polls, Biden's first month as President, the upcoming local elections and more.This podcast was made possible by our supporters on Patreon! Special thanks in particular go to our amazing $5 patrons: Adam Green, Alan Spence, Alex Wilson, Bert R…
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Stats For Lefties, Episode 12: "Riden' With Biden"
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In the final Stats for Lefties episode of 2020, Paige and Ell celebrate Joe Biden's victory in the US Presidential election, discuss the tie in the polls, disagree on the best way to drink tea, and unveil a new podcast... This episode was made possible by our amazing patrons. Special thanks in particular go to the following comrades: Alan Spence, A…
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Episode 12: "Riden' With Biden"
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In the final Stats for Lefties episode of 2020, Paige and Ell celebrate Joe Biden's victory in the US Presidential election, discuss the tie in the polls, disagree on the best way to drink tea, and unveil a new podcast...This episode was made possible by our amazing patrons.Special thanks in particular go to the following comrades:Alan Spence, Alex…
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Episode 11 - "Oh, Jacinda Ardern"
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In this episode of the Stats for Lefties podcast, recorded just before the US election, Ell and Paige discuss the latest polls, the landslide victory for New Zealand's Labour government, the US Presidential election and more.This episode was made possible by our amazing patrons.Special thanks in particular go to the following comrades:Daniel Rayner…
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Stats for Lefties, Episode 11: "Oh, Jacinda Ardern"
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In this episode of the Stats for Lefties podcast, Ell and Paige discuss the latest polls, the landslide victory for New Zealand's Labour government, the US Presidential election and more. This episode was made possible by our amazing patrons. Special thanks in particular go to the following comrades: Daniel Rayner, Greg Das, DirtyComputer, Chris Gr…
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Stats for Lefties, Episode 10 - "Arise, Sir Ed"
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In this episode, Ell and Paige discuss Ed Davey's landslide victory in the Liberal Democrat leadership election, analyse the latest polls, consider which Dungeons & Dragons class each political party would be and more. This article was made possible by our Patreon supporters! Special thanks in particular go to our amazing $5 supporters: Alan Spence…
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In this episode, Ell and Paige discuss Ed Davey's landslide victory in the Liberal Democrat leadership election, analyse the latest polls, consider which Dungeons & Dragons class each political party would be and more.This article was made possible by our Patreon supporters! Special thanks in particular go to our amazing $5 supporters:Alan Spence, …
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Stats For Lefties, Episode 9 - "20 points ahead"
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Originally recorded in August 2020 In the 9th episode of Stats for Lefties, Ell and Paige discuss the "20 points ahead" meme, the latest polls, the New Zealand election and more. This episode was made possible by our Patreon supporters! Special thanks in particular go to our amazing $5 supporters: Alan Spence, Alex Wilson, Bert Rothkugel, Chloe Hop…
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In the 9th episode of Stats for Lefties, Ell and Paige discuss the "20 points ahead" meme, the latest polls, the New Zealand election and more.This episode was made possible by our Patreon supporters! Special thanks in particular go to our amazing $5 supporters:Alan Spence, Alex Wilson, Bert Rothkugel, Chloe Hopkins, Harry Jackson, Josuke Higashika…
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Ell and Paige discuss the Tories’ new policies on trans rights, mock the Lib Dems, discuss what kind of milk Keir Starmer would be, analyse the latest polls showing the Tories’ projected majority dwindling to nothing and more.This episode was made possible by our Patreon supporters! Special thanks in particular go to our amazing $5 supporters:Chris…
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Stats For Lefties, Episode 8 - "Trans Rights"
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Originally recorded in July 2020 Ell and Paige discuss the Tories’ new policies on trans rights, mock the Lib Dems, discuss what kind of milk Keir Starmer would be, analyse the latest polls showing the Tories’ projected majority dwindling to nothing and more. This episode was made possible by our Patreon supporters! Special thanks in particular go …
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In this new episode of the Stats for Lefties podcast, Ell and Paige discuss the lockdown, Keir Starmer's approval ratings, the latest voting intention polls and more.This episode was made possible by our Patreon supporters! Special thanks in particular go to our amazing $5 supporters: Ville Forsman, Bert Rothkugel, Alan Spence, Vincent Calabrese, s…
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Stats For Lefties, Episode 7: "Stat at Home"
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Originally recorded in May 2020 In this episode of the Stats for Lefties podcast, Ell and Paige discuss the lockdown, Keir Starmer's approval ratings, the latest voting intention polls and more. This episode was made possible by our Patreon supporters! Special thanks in particular go to our amazing $5 supporters: Ville Forsman, Bert Rothkugel, Alan…
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Stats For Lefties, Episode 6: "Here We Go Again"
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Originally recorded in December 2019 In this special election episode of the "Stats for Lefties" podcast, Ell and Paige discuss the polls, tactical voting, the Labour manifesto, the Liberal Democrats, the Green Party and more. This episode was made possible by our Patreon supporters! Special thanks in particular go to our amazing $5 supporters: Vin…
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Stats for Lefties, Episode 5: "And You Have The Sheep"
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Originally recorded in October 2019 In this episode of the Stats for Lefties podcast, Paige and Ell discuss the polls, Britain's political instability and how it compares to the instability of the 1920s, the new UKIP Leader, the uselessness of the Remain campaign and the latest Brexit news. This episode was made possible by our Patreon supporters! …
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Episode 5: "And You Have The Sheep"
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Stats for Lefties, Episode 4 - "Splitters!"
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Originally recorded in June 2019 In this episode, Paige and Ell discuss The Independent Group/Change UK/The Independent Group for Change and their split. Ell sobs into a spreadsheet in frustration at the endless deadlock in public opinion on the issue of Brexit; the polls continue to look surprisingly okay for Labour; and Paige takes her glasses of…
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Episode 3 - "An Unexpected Election"
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Stats For Lefties, Episode 3 - "An Unexpected Election"
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Originally recorded in May 2019 In this episode of the Stats for Lefties podcast, Ell and Paige discuss dinosaurs, try and make sense of the European Elections, review election leaflets and talk about what they want to see from a Labour government. They also talk about Labour's 5-point lead in general election polling and the Brexit Party's 13-poin…
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Episode 2 - "And You Have the Milk"
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Stats For Lefties, Episode 2 - "And You Have the Milk"
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Originally recorded in April 2019 In this second episode of "Stats for Lefties", Ell and Paige discuss the Independent Group, Ell does an impression of Mike Gapes, Paige expresses astonishment at how many times UKIP has split and Ell and Paige take it in turns to criticise Nick Clegg. Our patreon: www.patreon.com/Stats4Lefties Our Twitter: Twitter.…
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