BetTheHouse

Finding the Lib Dem Superfan

BetTheHouse

Show Notes

Nick and Neil with this week's episode of the popular political betting show that never tells you how to vote... but tells you how you're going to vote. With the Lib Dems polling and prospects since Election 2024 under the microscope, our special guest this week is psephologist and Lib Dem expert Matty McMaster. As ever, Will Kedjanyi of StarSports provides odds and insight.

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