# How will Reform and the Greens respond to electoral success?

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Podcast: [Rock & Roll Politics with Steve Richards](https://stenobird.com/podcast/rock-roll-politics-with-steve-richards-232873)
Published: 2026-05-05T13:51:47+00:00
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## Resource

Reform and the Greens are expected to make stunning gains in this week's elections. But will either party be ready to develop coherent and credible policies - in line with their very different values - by the time of the general election? It is the phase in the electoral cycle that is the toughest challenge of the lot. To join in the never-ending debate in the Rock & Roll Politics co-operative, email steveric14@icloud.com You can get the last few remaining tickets for Rock & Roll Politics -The Election Special next week at Kings Place in London on Monday May 11th here . Subscribe to Patreon for live events, bonus podcasts and to get the regular podcast a day early and ad free.  Written and presented by Steve Richards. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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