Beth Rigby
Political Editor, Presenter and Podcaster, Sky News. RTS Political Journalist of the Year. Electoral Dysfunction podcast out every Friday
- Electoral Dysfunction: Can Starmer silence the rebels? @HarrietHarman @RuthDavidsonPC and I chew over the Spring Statement fall out for govt and Reeves personally. You can find us wherever you get your podcasts or watch is on @YouTube news.sky.com/video/electo...
- “FUBAR” That’s one congressman's response to jaw-dropping news that Trump officials discussed war plans in a group chat on Signal It's an old military acronym meaning 'F***ed up beyond recognition" or "…beyond repair" > ANALYSIS via @skydavidblevins news.sky.com/story/leakin...
- The Atlantic’s security breach revelation genuinely one of the most extraordinary stories I’ve ever read. It’s simply astounding. It’s also a devastating breach of national security. Surely huge fall out now in US. Also raises concerns for allies like UK www.thetimes.com/article/0e8e...
- The Atlantic’s security breach revelation genuinely one of the most extraordinary stories I’ve ever read. It’s simply astounding. It’s also a devastating breach of national security. Surely huge fall out now in US. Also raises concerns for allies like UK www.thetimes.com/article/0e8e...
- 👋🏻🏃🏻♀️I’m running the London Marathon to raise money for @northlondonhospice who cared so brilliantly for my very dear friend Laura who died last year. It’s a very special place & relies of donations to keep going. If you can help this cause, I’d be hugely grateful www.justgiving.com/page/beth-ri...
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- ELECTORAL DYSFUNCTION: Rachel Reeves is about to face a very tough week. Growth downgrade and spending squeeze on the way. Primer on Spring Statement here + lots more on pod episode about this and welfare cuts news.sky.com/story/spring...
- Rachel Reeves says the welfare system is letting people down as she paved the way for billions in welfare savings in the Spring statement > news.sky.com/story/rachel...
- For #IWD2025, Rachel Reeves came on Electoral Dysfunction. We talked about her job, being called ‘Rachel from accounts’, being underestimated, Zelenskyy, defence spending, welfare cuts and how the world has changed - as well as fun stuff (kittens & cheese sarnies) > youtu.be/nJu2GDEtO9I?...
- Stop typing all those questions to ChatGPT and WhatsApp them to the brilliant brains of Electoral Dysfunction instead.
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- 🙋🏻♀️ED ALERT: Do you have a question for us!? We're recording an Electoral Dysfunction Q&A special. Please send us your messages and voice notes on Whatsapp - 07934200444 or email us electoraldysfunction@sky.uk & @HarrietHarman @RuthDavidsonPC and I will give you a straight answer!
- VOD apparently where it’s at. You can listen AND watch ED if that’s what you desire. This ep, as Badenoch marks 100 days, Ruth explains why she thinks Kemi might be out sooner than she 1st thought, Harriet gets cross w some MPs & how does PM handle the Trump newswire? www.youtube.com/watch?v=DiW4...
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- NEW POD is out. You can watch us in YouTube or find Electoral Dysfunction wherever you get your podcasts. This week, Ruth changes her view on how long Badenoch will survive as the Tory leader’s tenure bumps along. Plus Harriet on Reform & how Trump’s hitting UK politics youtu.be/DiW4so1YC9Y?...
- Well this is lovely. Thank you @RTS_media for shortlisting me as Political Journalist of the year for the third year running. Am honoured to be listed amongst so many great colleagues @Skynews & across the industry rts.org.uk/article/nomi...
- Trump says US will take over the Gaza Strip, make it the ‘Riviera of the Middle East’ & permanently relocate Gazans > Extraordinary moment as Trump overturns decades of US policy in remarks that will anger US allies in region. Analysis by Sky’s Dom Waghorn > news.sky.com/story/trumps...
- This podcast is an excellent listen, episode after episode. Thank you Beth, Ruth and Harriet 🙏
- 🥳 NEW: Electoral Dysfunction is now on youtube, so you can watch AND listen to us if that's your jam (am channeling #MAFSAU there, which fits as because this ep has a little nod to Love Island) Thank u to our brilliant editor Tom Sue Yek & @laurafitzpatrick.bsky.social youtu.be/qXQudUsITfE?...
- Thanks so much Rachel- hugely appreciated
- 🥳 NEW: Electoral Dysfunction is now on youtube, so you can watch AND listen to us if that's your jam (am channeling #MAFSAU there, which fits as because this ep has a little nod to Love Island) Thank u to our brilliant editor Tom Sue Yek & @laurafitzpatrick.bsky.social youtu.be/qXQudUsITfE?...
- Fantastic time last night at @inhousecomms.bsky.social inaugural political podcast awards. Great to see my personal favourite @skynewss.bsky.social Electoral Dysfunction with @bethrigby.bsky.social Ruth Davidson & Harriet Harman scoop some awards!
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- Well this was very lovely. Two awards last night at the inaugural podcast awards. Here’s a pic of Ruth and I (Jess & Harriet couldn’t make it)Thanks for the shout out Liz 🥰
- Congratulations @bethrigby.bsky.social Harriet Harman, Ruth Davidson and @jessphillipsmp.bsky.social . Well deserved wins in podcast awards. Certainly one of my weekly must listens!
- ANALYSIS: Reeves’ growth speech that will be looked back on as a definitive moment for this govt. Entire Starmer project rests on growth & the success, or failure, of what Chancellor set out Growth is a fight Starmer & Reeves want to have - & they can't afford to lose news.sky.com/story/growth...
- ANALYSIS: Trump 2.0 is upon us. How’s Starmer going to handle it? news.sky.com/story/starme...
- This week’s Electoral Dysfunction now in your feed wherever you get your podcasts. Southport - was there a cover up? (Good debate in which we unpack it all), how is Starmer going to handle Trump 2.0 PLUS Melania’s hat podfollow.com/electoraldys...
- If you’re interested in politics - follow Electoral Dysfunction. It’s how I start my Friday. Feel like this week’s could have been 4 hours long! @bethrigby.bsky.social podcasts.apple.com/gb/podcast/e...
- Thank you Polly!
- ANALYSIS: After suspicions about Southport attack ‘cover-up’, no wonder the public is confused The attack falls outside the definition of terrorism because police couldn’t identify the killer’s motive. Excellent analysis by @skymartinbrunt > news.sky.com/story/no-won...
- And you can listen to what it was like to take the trip into Ukraine, the day with the PM/Zelensky and how Trump’s arrival to White House is changing the conversation to ending this war at the negotiating table rather than the battlefield on ED> Welcome to Trump World podfollow.com/electoraldys...
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- Watch full 11 mins on this link. We also talk about Trump, his return to power and what it means for global politics news.sky.com/video/uk-wil...
- Went to Ukraine this weekend. Exclusive interview with PM on which he all bit confirms UK will play a role in European peacekeeping force should this be an outcome of negotiations to be led by Trump news.sky.com/story/uk-wil...
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- Discussed on electoral dysfunction podcast this week
- You can follow me on @bethrigbysky on insta. Will put the Ukraine story I made into my highlights
- I saw @bethrigby.bsky.social instastories on this. It hit me like a sucker punch when she photographed the bombed maccies in Kyiv as I’ve walked those streets and one of my closest friends has her office and recording studios around the corner from where they filmed
- Went to Ukraine this weekend. Exclusive interview with PM on which he all bit confirms UK will play a role in European peacekeeping force should this be an outcome of negotiations to be led by Trump news.sky.com/story/uk-wil...
- The idea of the pod is to have more informal, conversational exchanges that are a bit different than the ones you watch on TV which tend to be more formal, and much shorter… give us a try > podfollow.com/electoraldys...
- What a hell of an episode it was. Listen in the car, and couldn’t believe how fast those 40 minutes flew by. So many things I want to comment on, but I’ll wait to listen to it again. Elon, Trump, Starmer, Conservatives. Phew.
- ELECTORAL DYSFUNCTION SPECIAL: Jess Phillips: the inside story @jessphillipsmp.bsky.social talks about the past week, the abuse, the disinformation and we talk about child sex abuse and grooming, the inquiries past and what she wants to happen next podfollow.com/electoraldys...
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- Tulip Siddiq resigns as City minister. In letter to PM Siddiq said that while she had "not breached the ministerial code", it is clear that continuing as a Treasury minister would be "a distraction from the work of the govt” PM tells her ‘door always open for a return’ news.sky.com/story/pressu...
- Tulip Siddiq resigns as City minister. In letter to PM Siddiq said that while she had "not breached the ministerial code", it is clear that continuing as a Treasury minister would be "a distraction from the work of the govt” PM tells her ‘door always open for a return’ news.sky.com/story/pressu...
- Have had a bit of criticism here from those who say me/broadcasters giving Reform too much coverage. Read the article I wrote. The point is, Reform is challenging Tories & becoming the (bigger) vessel compared to other parties w voters disillusioned in politics. How this plays out critical 2 next GE
- Reform just 1pp behind Lab, acc to YouGov poll for @SkyNews & pushed Tories into 3rd place - Lab 26% (35% in GE) - Reform UK 25% (15%) - Cons 22% (24%) - Lib Dem 14% (13%) - Greens 8% (7%) Column below looking at Reform & its threat to Tories/Lab in 2025> www.standard.co.uk/comment/nige...
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- Yes, and as I write in that column, there need to be proper policy dissection this year, agree also that we need to make sure LDs/Greens get coverage, but Reform does have real momentum that seems to be tapping into voter dissatisfaction
- Absolutely thrilled to be named Woman of the Year 2024 by WiJ alongside @cathynewman.bsky.social & Sam Poling. A huge honour after a huge political year & congratulations to @christinalamb.bsky.social for her Lifetime Achievement Award & rising stars @riannacroxford.bsky.social & Cree Summer
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- Congratulations! As a late comer to political matters, your work in various formats has been informative and trustworthy. Something not always easily found. 👏👏👏
- Oh thank you Liz. I really appreciate that
- Reform just 1pp behind Lab, acc to YouGov poll for @SkyNews & pushed Tories into 3rd place - Lab 26% (35% in GE) - Reform UK 25% (15%) - Cons 22% (24%) - Lib Dem 14% (13%) - Greens 8% (7%) Column below looking at Reform & its threat to Tories/Lab in 2025> www.standard.co.uk/comment/nige...
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- Thank you for taking the time to listen Sally
- ELECTORAL DYSFUNCTION: Harriet Harman, Ruth Davidson and I sat down on Friday to talk about the interview with Jess Phillips, Musk, Badenoch’s response and the issue of child sex abuse and grooming gangs. You can listen here > podfollow.com/electoraldys...
- ELECTORAL DYSFUNCTION SPECIAL: Jess Phillips: the inside story @jessphillipsmp.bsky.social talks about the past week, the abuse, the disinformation and we talk about child sex abuse and grooming, the inquiries past and what she wants to happen next podfollow.com/electoraldys...
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- Thanks for listening Ian
- I love this podcast. Well worth following. The interview with @jessphillipsmp.bsky.social was brilliant. I stand with Jess Phillips against misinformation, misogyny and hate.
- ELECTORAL DYSFUNCTION SPECIAL: Jess Phillips: the inside story @jessphillipsmp.bsky.social talks about the past week, the abuse, the disinformation and we talk about child sex abuse and grooming, the inquiries past and what she wants to happen next podfollow.com/electoraldys...
- Thank you Sylvia
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- Thanks for listening Audrey
- Incredible interview. Must listen @jessphillipsmp.bsky.social / @bethrigby.bsky.social Will be listening to the rest of the ED team discuss the week’s political events on tomorrow’s pod.
- ELECTORAL DYSFUNCTION SPECIAL: Jess Phillips: the inside story @jessphillipsmp.bsky.social talks about the past week, the abuse, the disinformation and we talk about child sex abuse and grooming, the inquiries past and what she wants to happen next podfollow.com/electoraldys...
- Thank you Polly
- ANALYSIS: The treatment of Jess Phllips over recent days tells me all I need to know about the epidemic of misogyny, sexual abuse and violence against women and girls that still plagues our culture. Read the full piece > news.sky.com/story/elon-m...
