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Matt Goodwin becomes Reform UK candidate, and Esther Ghey on banning social media

Matt Goodwin becomes Reform UK candidate, and Esther Ghey on banning social media

John Harris and Kiran Stacey discuss Reform UK’s bid to win the Gorton and Denton byelection with its candidate Matt Goodwin. Plus John speaks to Esther Ghey about why MPs should vote through an under-16s social media ban

Politics Weekly UK

January 28, 202638m 4s

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Show Notes

Reform UK has announced Matt Goodwin as its candidate for the hotly anticipated Gorton and Denton byelection. John Harris and Kiran Stacey discuss his chances. Plus, John speaks to Esther Ghey about why the government should back a social media ban for under-16s. Help support our independent journalism at <a href="https://www.theguardian.com/politicspod">theguardian.com/politicspod</a>

Topics

ByelectionsReform UKPoliticsUK newsSocial media banSocial mediaYoung people