About this episode

The episode discusses the current state of UK governance and political transparency, featuring insights from notable guests.

Is the UK on its way to becoming ungovernable? And what does a £5m gift to Nigel Farage from crypto billionaire Christopher Harborne tell us about scrutiny and transparency in British politics? Harriet Harman, Beth Rigby and Ruth Davidson discuss in a special live edition of the pod, recorded at the Hay Festival. Plus, Harriet offers advice to Green Party leader Zack Polanski on how to handle his council tax row - inspired by her own experience being chased by the paparazzi. For a full list of candidates standing in your area, visit the Electoral Commission website. Got a question for the burner phone? WhatsApp 07934 200 444 or email electoraldysfunction@sky.uk .

People in this episode

Host: Sky News

Guests: Harriet Harman, Beth Rigby, Ruth Davidson

Topics covered

• UK governance
• political scrutiny
• transparency in politics
• Green Party
• council tax
• live podcast

Keywords

• UK politics
• governability
• Harriet Harman
• Nigel Farage
• council tax
• transparency
• Hay Festival

Mentioned in this episode

Organizations: Electoral Commission

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