This week we take a look at the UK general election close to home and walk through the manifestos of the main parties running to form government in a week's time! We also talk to York Central Independent candidate Ruairi Kendall, who is running on a platform of electoral reform. Thanks for joining us!

Election Year is a new podcast dedicated to discussing global elections in 2024 - the biggest year for democracy in history. With over half the planet's population heading to the polls, we will be discussing elections from across the globe and considering where the future of democracy might turn next.