It's Election Eve! Tomorrow the UK goes to the polls so we jumped on a zoom call and chatted about it! In this episode we talk about the final days of the campaigns, the latest polling data, and our predictions for election night. We also zoom across to France and the United States to talk about all the DRAMATIC developments on those elections!
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.
On this bonus edition of Election Year we zoom back across to our (university) 'hometown', York, and chat to York Central Labour Candidate Rachael Maskell as she prepares for the July 4th Election Day!
DISCLAIMER: We attempted to contact all YORK CENTRAL candidates for interview. Also running in YORK CENTRAL are Cliff Bond (reform), Richard William Hudson (Conservative), Roger James (Independent), Ruairi Kendall (Independent), Lars Kramm (Greens), Alasdair Lord (Independent), Leo Otis Mayne (Independent), Alan Page (Liberal Democrat).
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.
Head of the URY's music team, Alma Jasper, spoke to Leeds-based indie folk singer, Zoe Cure, ahead of a show at Hyde Park Book Club (HPBC). They talked about the importance of HPBC in strengthening the sense of community within the Leeds music scene, and what it's like sharing the stage with so many friends across Leeds.
There's 4 days left until the UK General Election and we're kicking off the final countdown with a jampacked episode of Election Year. Kaitlyn recounts her experience in the Spin room of the BBC Question Time debate, Matt shares his time at his local hustings event and Anna delves into the betting scandal that has plagued the final weeks of the Tory campaign. We also share exclusive interviews with some of the nation's biggest political reporters, party spin doctors and local political candidates. Enjoy!
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.
Harrison from the URY News team hosts a debate between Will from the Universities Labour Club and Jacob from the Universities York Tories as they discuss matters surrounding the upcoming General Election
Amberley from the URY News Team talks to Michael Kearney, a Green Party Candidate running for MP for the York Outer constituency.
Amberley from the URY News Team talks to David Eadington, a Yorkshire Party Candidate running for MP for the York Outer constituency.
Harrison from the URY News Team talks to Lars Kramm, a Green Party Candidate running for MP for the York Central constituency.
Amberley from the URY News Team talks to Alan Page, a Liberal Democrat Candidate running for MP for the York Central constituency.
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.