Rishi Sunak Destroyed in Radio Phone-in Disaster on LBC

It’s been a horrendous campaign for the Conservatives so far, careening from disaster to catastrophe, but the Tories don't have the exclusive on political drama. This week Nish and Coco focus on the action in the devolved nations, with a particular focus on Wales and Northern Ireland.

First, we check in with Welsh Journalist Will Hayward to learn about the recent vote of no confidence in First Minister Vaughan Gething and Labour’s manifesto pledge to tune up the current devolution agreements. Then, Coco chats to Plaid Cymru Leader Rhun ap Iorwerth, to learn more about Plaid’s ambitions for Wales and their plans to turn up the heat on Labour.

Later, we check in to Northern Ireland, speaking to journalist Amanda Ferguson about the stakes of the next election and whether allegations about former DUP leader Jeffrey Donaldson will have any bearing on the election.

Finally, the gang break out some of Coco’s recently rebranded charming and quizzical moments.

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Guests:
Rhun ap Iorwerth, Leader of Plaid Cymru
Will Hayward, Welsh Affairs Editor at Wales Online
Amanda Ferguson, freelance journalist

Video credits:
Sky News
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TikTok/ Suella Braverman
LBC

Useful links:
Jo Stevens interview with S4C https://x.com/NewyddionS4C/status/180...

Constituencies and candidates:
Montgomeryshire and Glyndwr: https://whocanivotefor.co.uk/election...
Ynys Mon: https://whocanivotefor.co.uk/election...

Dudley: https://whocanivotefor.co.uk/election...

Fareham: https://whocanivotefor.co.uk/election...

Chapters:

00:00 Intro
02:54 Wales w/ Will Hayward
13:39 Interview with Rhun ap Iorwerth, Leader of Plaid Cymru
29:57 Northern Ireland w/ Amanda Ferguson
38:45 Charming and Quizzical moments
42:48 Rishi Sunak phone-in disaster




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