# Why British Politics So Often Lets Voters Down | Kevin Schofield

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Podcast: [The Insurgency with Steve Baker](https://stenobird.com/podcast/the-insurgency-with-steve-baker-7492429)
Published: 2026-03-13T15:00:01+00:00
Episode link: https://podcasters.spotify.com/pod/show/the-insurgency/episodes/Why-British-Politics-So-Often-Lets-Voters-Down--Kevin-Schofield-e3gd225
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Duration seconds: 3092

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Sponsored by Glint - buy, save and spend real physical gold with a Glint Mastercard®. Visit glintpay.com to find out more.Veteran Westminster lobby journalist and HuffPost UK political editor Kevin Schofield joins Steve Baker and Harry Richer to explain why British politics so often seems to go wrong, and why voters feel so let down.📰 Extended cut & write‑up: voices.fightingforafreefuture.com🛒 Merch: shop.fightingforafreefuture.com📧 Advertise or partner: liam@stevebaker.info

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