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/LeftieSta...

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

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

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 in...

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 hear the extended episode (with 20 minutes of...

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 the extended episo...

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 minutes of extra content) sign up from £2 a month a...

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 minutes of extra content...

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 more. To hear the extended...

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 (with 15 minutes of extra content) sign up from £2 a...

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, Alex Wilson, Bert Rothkuge...

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 Wilson, Bert Rothkugel, Ch...

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 Rothkugel, Chloe Hop...

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 Wilson, Bert Rothkugel, Chlo...

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 Gravell, Samuel Francis, Heather Herbert, Derek Ekin...

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, Alex Wilson, Bert Ro...

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 Hopkins, Harry Jackson,  Josuk...

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 to our amazing $5 supporters: Ch...

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 Spence,  Vincent Calabrese...

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: Vincent Calabrese, Scott &nbs...

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! Special thanks in  pa...

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 off in astonishment in a discussion about the...

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-point lead in  European electio...

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.com/LeftieStats Our website: www.stats...