Electoral Dysfunction

Russell Brand, David Walliams and the return of MeToo

2026-11-13

David Walliams has been accused of sexual misconduct, just days after fellow entertainer Russell Brand, was sentenced to more than ten years in prison after being convicted of rape and sexual assault.

David Walliams has denied accusations of sexual misconduct.

Beth Rigby, Harriet Harman and Ruth Davidson discuss whether we’re in the midst of a cultural sea change and if this moment will act as a ‘reckoning’ for powerful men.

Plus, how much responsibility do employers have to keep young employees safe at work?

WARNING: This episode contains discussions of rape, sexual assault and harassment. You can find resources from Rape Crisis here.

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Political powerhouses Beth Rigby, Ruth Davidson and Harriet Harman unite to unravel the spin and explain what’s really going on in Westminster and beyond.
Each episode examines who holds influence, what politicians are really saying, and the forces driving decisions behind closed doors.
With authoritative insight and candid conversation, they assess who is rising, who is falling, and who is heading for Electoral Dysfunction.
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