Stats for Lefties is a podcast hosted by data journalist Ell Folan, looking at politics and data from a left-wing perspective. The first season was a co-operative podcast with Ell's good friend Paige Selby-Evans; the second season focuses on interviews. For more Ell + Paige content check out her Dungeons and Dragons podcast: https://thejunketpodcast.com/ Our patreon: www.patreon.com/Stats4Lefties Our website: www.statsforlefties.wordpress.com Paige's Twitter: Twitter.com/Pagalini Paige's web ...
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In this podcast, I share my journey towards making my writing dream come true: becoming a full-time fiction writer. The weekly episodes are part writing-update and part writing-related topic where I share my best tips, tricks, and mindsets shifts. My goal is to guide you towards your best writing life and inspire you to pursue your own writing dreams. If you are a writer who is starting out on your journey or if you’re discouraged from not having reached your writing dreams yet, this podcast ...
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Episode 28 - Is The SNP doomed? (Ft. Ballot Box Scotland)
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In this episode of the podcast, I sit down with elections expert Allan Faulds, the founder of Ballot Box Scotland - which reports news and analysis about Scottish elections. We discussed why he started the project, the state of Scottish politics, the future of the SNP and more. See/listen to the full episode at https://www.patreon.com/leftiestats…
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Episode 28 - Is the SNP doomed? (Ft. Ballot Box Scotland)
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In this episode of the podcast, I sit down with elections expert Allan Faulds, the founder of Ballot Box Scotland - which reports news and analysis about Scottish elections. We discussed why he started the project, the state of Scottish politics, the future of the SNP and more.See/listen to the full episode at https://www.patreon.com/leftiestats…
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Surprise! I’m back! In this episode, I talk about my still-ongoing querying journey, how hard it is, but also the lessons I’ve learned during the worst months of my life, health-wise, that are helping me get through querying with more peace. I had a major realization while recording the episode that I think will also help you tremendously on your q…
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Episode 25 - That's for Greece (ft. George Aylett)
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Episode 25 - "That's for Greece" (ft. George Aylett)
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In the 25th episode of the Stats for Lefties podcast, I interview George Aylett, a former Labour parliamentary candidate and historian who has now switched to the Greens.We discuss his journey from loyal Labourite to Green member, his famous "That's for Greece" tweet, Euroscepticism and more. For the full hour-long episode, subscribe to my patreon:…
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Episode 24 - Should Trans People Leave Labour? (ft. Alexis Chilvers)
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In episode nine of the second season of Stats for Lefties, Ell Folan interviews Alexis Chilvers, founder of Labour for Trans Rights (@ AlexisChilvers on Twitter). We discuss activism, whether trans people should stay in Labour, and more! To hear the extended episode (with 15 minutes of extra content) sign up from £2 a month at www.patreon.com/lefti…
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Episode 23 - Drag Queen Story Hours (ft Jess O'Thomson)
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Ell interviews freelance journalist and legal researcher Jess O'Thomson (@ jessothomson on Twitter). We discuss a recent far right demonstration against Drag Queen Story Hours, trans rights activism and more. To hear the extended episode (with 25 minutes of extra content) sign up from £2 a month at www.patreon.com/leftiestats…
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Episode 23, Drag Queen Story Hours (ft. Jess O'Thomson)
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In episode eight of the second season of Stats for Lefties, Ell Folan interviews freelance journalist and legal researcher Jess O'Thomson (@ jessothomson on Twitter). We discuss a recent far right demonstration against Drag Queen Story Hours, trans rights activism and more.To hear the extended episode (with 25 minutes of extra content) sign up from…
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Stats for Lefties, Episode 22 - The Green Wall (ft. Alex Catt)
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In May 2023, the Green Party won a plurality on three Suffolk councils, all bordering each other - including their first ever majority in Mid Suffolk. How did they do it? In episode seven of the second season of Stats for Lefties, Ell Folan interviews Green councillor and organiser Alex Catt (@ CllrAlexCatt on Twitter). Alex was closely involved wi…
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In May 2023, the Green Party won a plurality on three Suffolk councils, all bordering each other - including their first ever majority in Mid Suffolk. How did they do it?In episode seven of the second season of Stats for Lefties, Ell Folan interviews Green councillor and organiser Alex Catt (@ CllrAlexCatt on Twitter). Alex was closely involved wit…
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Stats for Lefties, Episode 21 - Post-Sturgeon Blues (ft. Cameron Archibald)
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The Stats for Lefties podcast returns for episode six of its second season! In this bumper hour-long special episode, Ell interviews SNP activist and economics analyst Cameron Archibald (@ MammothWhale on Twitter). They discuss Scottish independence, the SNP's future post-Sturgeon, the Euro, fiscal policy, the popularity of Kate Forbes and more. To…
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Episode 21 - Post-Sturgeon Blues (ft. Cameron Archibald)
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The Stats for Lefties podcast returns for episode six of its second season! In this bumper hour-long special episode, Ell interviews SNP activist and economics analyst Cameron Archibald (@ MammothWhale on Twitter).They discuss Scottish independence, the SNP's future post-Sturgeon, the Euro, fiscal policy, the popularity of Kate Forbes and more.To h…
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Episode 11 - How to Deal with Rejection as a Writer
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Recorded on November 15th, 2022 In this episode, I first talk about my surgery—upcoming at the time of recording the episode and far behind me as I post the episode. Then I get into rejections: how to deal with the emotions that come with them, how to keep on going despite them, and the #1 mental shift that completely changed how I handle rejection…
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Stats for Lefties, Episode 20 - Trans Rights (Part 2), ft. Alex Charilaou of @Lab4TransRights
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The Stats for Lefties podcast returns for episode five of its second season! In the latest episode, Ell interviews Labour Students' Trans Officer Alex Charilaou (@ charilaou_alex on Twitter). They discuss trans rights, whether Labour can restore its reputation with the trans community, what's different about the new Labour Students and more. To hea…
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Episode 20 - Labour and Trans Rights, ft. Alex Charilaou of @Lab4TransRights
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The Stats for Lefties podcast returns for episode five of its second season! In the latest episode, Ell interviews Labour Students' Trans Officer Alex Charilaou (@ charilaou_alex on Twitter).They discuss trans rights, whether Labour can restore its reputation with the trans community, what's different about the new Labour Students and more.To hear …
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Stats for Lefties, Episode 19 - The Housing Crisis and Welsh Labour (ft. Rebecca Wilks)
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The Stats for Lefties podcast returns for episode four of its second season! In the latest episode, Ell interviews freelance journalist Rebecca Wilks, a former reporter for the National. They discuss the housing crisis, whether Welsh Labour's leftist reputation is a myth, working in mainstream media and more. To hear the extended episode (with 15 m…
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Episode 19 - The Housing Crisis and Welsh Labour (ft. Rebecca Wilks)
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The Stats for Lefties podcast returns for episode four of its second season! In the latest episode, Ell interviews freelance journalist Rebecca Wilks, a former reporter for the National.They discuss the housing crisis, whether Welsh Labour's leftist reputation is a myth, working in mainstream media and more.To hear the extended episode (with 15 min…
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Stats for Lefties, Episode 18 - Keepin' It Reel (Ft. Jack Frayne-Reid of Reel Politik)
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The Stats for Lefties podcast returns for episode three of its second season! In the latest episode, Ell interviews Jack Frayne-Reid - showrunner and host of the Reel Politik podcast, a long-running left-wing show. They discuss Labour, activism, independent media, where leftists can best put their time and more. To hear the extended episode (with 2…
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Episode 18 - Keepin' It Reel (Ft. Jack Frayne-Reid of Reel Politik)
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The Stats for Lefties podcast returns for episode three of its second season! In the latest episode, Ell interviews Jack Frayne-Reid - showrunner and host of the Reel Politik podcast, a long-running left-wing show. They discuss Labour, activism, independent media, where leftists can best put their time and more.To hear the extended episode (with 20…
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Stats for Lefties, Episode 17: "The Greens vs Luke Akehurst" (ft. Chris Jarvis)
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The Stats for Lefties podcast returns for episode two of its second season! In the latest episode, Ell interviews Green Party councillor Chris Jarvis (@ chrisjarvisdiy on Twitter) - famous for defeating Labour NEC member Luke Akehurst in the 2021 local elections. They discuss Labour, the Greens, activism, where leftists can best put their time and …
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Episode 17: "The Greens vs Luke Akehurst" (ft. Chris Jarvis)
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The Stats for Lefties podcast returns for episode two of its second season! In the latest episode, Ell interviews Green Party councillor Chris Jarvis (@ chrisjarvisdiy on Twitter) - famous for defeating Labour NEC member Luke Akehurst in the 2021 local elections. They discuss Labour, the Greens, activism, where leftists can best put their time and …
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Episode 10 - Embodying the Writer You Want to Become
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Recorded on October 11th, 2022 At the beginning of this episode, I explain why the episodes aren’t coming as regularly as before and what you can do to help me get back to posting new episodes every week. Then I talk about my decision not to track my writing in October before I get into the topic of embodying the writer you want to become. I promis…
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Episode 9 - How to Give (and Receive!) Writing Feedback
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Recorded September 26th, 2022 In this episode, I talk about who to ask for feedback on your writing. What sort of comments you should give to another writer when they trust you with their work. And how to process the emotions that arise when you’re receiving feedback to allow you to use them in the most effective way and make your story better (wit…
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Stats for Lefties, Episode 16: "Defund the Labour Party?" (ft. Matt Zarb-Cousin)
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The Stats for Lefties podcast returns for a second season! In the first of a revamped format, Ell interviews Matt-Zarb Cousin (@ mattzarb on Twitter) - former aide to Jeremy Corbyn and campaigner for better regulation of the gambling industry. They discuss Labour, PR, where leftists can best put their time and more. To hear the extended episode (wi…
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Episode 16: "Defund the Labour Party?" (ft. Matt Zarb-Cousin)
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The Stats for Lefties podcast returns for a second season! In the first of a revamped format, Ell interviews Matt-Zarb Cousin (@ mattzarb on Twitter) - former aide to Jeremy Corbyn and campaigner for better regulation of the gambling industry. They discuss Labour, PR, where leftists can best put their time and more. To hear the extended episode (wi…
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Episode 8 - Trusting the Timeline of Your Writing Journey
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Recorded September 19th, 2022 In this episode, I talk about how I had to make a change in my writing routine to make it work long time with my day job and all the rest. Then I talk about the importance of trusting that everything happens at the right time and that we do not need to be further along in our writing journey. I needed to integrate this…
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Recorded September 12th, 2022 In the updates of this episode, I talk about how my crazy writing routine is too much and what I plan to do about it (I’m not sure that’s the best idea, but I’m rolling with it right now!) And the topic part of the episode is about writing discipline: what it is, what it’s not, and how you can build it over time. I als…
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Episode 6 - How to Keep on Writing (when it feels like nothing goes your way)
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Recorded on August 29th, 2022 In this episode, I share how I was struggling with feeling like I wasn’t moving fast enough with the last draft of my WIP. I also share the bad news (yes, again!) that I got this week, but how I managed to turn it around and bring myself back to a more positive mindset. Mentioned in this episode: Liselle Sambury Canada…
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Episode 5 - How to Trust Yourself as a Writer
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Recorded on August 22nd, 2022 In this episode, I share how I realized that I wasn’t trusting myself as a writer, how it was hindering me, and how I overcame it. I also make a bold statement about why most of us work for years and years on the same novel and how we can finally move on! Mentioned in this episode: Writing Excuses Podcast Revision Wiza…
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Recorded on August, 15th 2022 In this episode, I talk about how we sabotage ourselves as writers when we’re trying to reach our goals: how we do it, why we do it, and how to stop doing it by journaling. I also tell you how I’ve been sabotaging myself since I started working on the fourth draft of my novel and how I was able to get back on track! Me…
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Recorded on August 9th, 2022 In this episode, I talk about the surprising comment I got on my WIP from an agent, the rejection that made me cry, and how I got out of both of those hard places. Then I discuss writer friends! Why you need them, how to find them, and how to know if you’ve really got the perfect writing friendship match. Mentioned in t…
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Recorded on July 18th, 2022 In this episode, I talk about writing process—how they have helped me, how they could help you—and I share my entire writing process, from idea to complete story that can then be published (hopefully!) I also tell you about the not-so-fun thing that happened this week... and the awesome one! Mentioned in this episode: St…
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Recorded on July 14th, 2022 In this episode, I go back and share my entire writing journey up to this point. From my first confrontation with rejection in elementary school, to how I believed I was a literary genius in my teenage years & early twenties (and how I was brutally brought back to reality), to my worst writing years and how I got through…
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Recorded March 3rd, 2022 In this introduction to the podcast, I share what the episodes are going to looking like, who this podcast is for, the podcasts that have inspired me, and why you should listen to my show—even if I’m still “trying to make it”! (I promise, there’s lots of reasons!) Podcasts mentioned in this episode: My Imaginary Friends wit…
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Stats for Lefties, Episode 15: "Keir Starmer's Bad Day"
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In this episode, Ell and Paige discuss Labour's local election wipeout, the continuing decline in Starmer's approval ratings, and ask the big question: is it time for Keir to let someone else lead Labour? This podcast was made possible by our supporters on Patreon! Special thanks in particular go to our amazing $5 patrons: Adam Green, Alan Spence, …
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In this episode, Ell and Paige discuss Labour's local election wipeout, the continuing decline in Starmer's approval ratings, and ask the big question: is it time for Keir to let someone else lead Labour?This podcast was made possible by our supporters on Patreon! Special thanks in particular go to our amazing $5 patrons:Adam Green, Alan Spence, Al…
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Stats For Lefties, Episode 14: "NIPing at their heels"
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In the latest episode of Stats for Lefties, Ell and Paige discuss the Northern Independence Party, talk about what it means to be working class, analyse Keir Starmer's collapse in the polls and more! This podcast was made possible by our supporters on Patreon! Special thanks in particular go to our amazing $5 patrons: Adam Green, Alan Spence, Alex …
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In the latest episode of Stats for Lefties, Ell and Paige discuss the Northern Independence Party, talk about what it means to be working class, analyse Keir Starmer's collapse in the polls and more!This podcast was made possible by our supporters on Patreon! Special thanks in particular go to our amazing $5 patrons:Adam Green, Alan Spence, Alex Wi…
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Stats for Lefties, Episode 13: “Is Keith’s honeymoon over?”
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Ell and Paige discuss Keir Starmer's declining approval ratings, Labour's disappointing performance in the polls, Biden's first month as President, the upcoming local elections and more. This podcast was made possible by our supporters on Patreon! Special thanks in particular go to our amazing $5 patrons: Adam Green, Alan Spence, Alex Wilson, Bert …
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Ell and Paige discuss Keir Starmer's declining approval ratings, Labour's disappointing performance in the polls, Biden's first month as President, the upcoming local elections and more.This podcast was made possible by our supporters on Patreon! Special thanks in particular go to our amazing $5 patrons: Adam Green, Alan Spence, Alex Wilson, Bert R…
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Stats For Lefties, Episode 12: "Riden' With Biden"
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In the final Stats for Lefties episode of 2020, Paige and Ell celebrate Joe Biden's victory in the US Presidential election, discuss the tie in the polls, disagree on the best way to drink tea, and unveil a new podcast... This episode was made possible by our amazing patrons. Special thanks in particular go to the following comrades: Alan Spence, A…
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In the final Stats for Lefties episode of 2020, Paige and Ell celebrate Joe Biden's victory in the US Presidential election, discuss the tie in the polls, disagree on the best way to drink tea, and unveil a new podcast...This episode was made possible by our amazing patrons.Special thanks in particular go to the following comrades:Alan Spence, Alex…
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In this episode of the Stats for Lefties podcast, recorded just before the US election, Ell and Paige discuss the latest polls, the landslide victory for New Zealand's Labour government, the US Presidential election and more.This episode was made possible by our amazing patrons.Special thanks in particular go to the following comrades:Daniel Rayner…
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Stats for Lefties, Episode 11: "Oh, Jacinda Ardern"
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In this episode of the Stats for Lefties podcast, Ell and Paige discuss the latest polls, the landslide victory for New Zealand's Labour government, the US Presidential election and more. This episode was made possible by our amazing patrons. Special thanks in particular go to the following comrades: Daniel Rayner, Greg Das, DirtyComputer, Chris Gr…
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Stats for Lefties, Episode 10 - "Arise, Sir Ed"
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In this episode, Ell and Paige discuss Ed Davey's landslide victory in the Liberal Democrat leadership election, analyse the latest polls, consider which Dungeons & Dragons class each political party would be and more. This article was made possible by our Patreon supporters! Special thanks in particular go to our amazing $5 supporters: Alan Spence…
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In this episode, Ell and Paige discuss Ed Davey's landslide victory in the Liberal Democrat leadership election, analyse the latest polls, consider which Dungeons & Dragons class each political party would be and more.This article was made possible by our Patreon supporters! Special thanks in particular go to our amazing $5 supporters:Alan Spence, …
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Stats For Lefties, Episode 9 - "20 points ahead"
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Originally recorded in August 2020 In the 9th episode of Stats for Lefties, Ell and Paige discuss the "20 points ahead" meme, the latest polls, the New Zealand election and more. This episode was made possible by our Patreon supporters! Special thanks in particular go to our amazing $5 supporters: Alan Spence, Alex Wilson, Bert Rothkugel, Chloe Hop…
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In the 9th episode of Stats for Lefties, Ell and Paige discuss the "20 points ahead" meme, the latest polls, the New Zealand election and more.This episode was made possible by our Patreon supporters! Special thanks in particular go to our amazing $5 supporters:Alan Spence, Alex Wilson, Bert Rothkugel, Chloe Hopkins, Harry Jackson, Josuke Higashika…
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Ell and Paige discuss the Tories’ new policies on trans rights, mock the Lib Dems, discuss what kind of milk Keir Starmer would be, analyse the latest polls showing the Tories’ projected majority dwindling to nothing and more.This episode was made possible by our Patreon supporters! Special thanks in particular go to our amazing $5 supporters:Chris…
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