Ep 8 - Politicians who lie, the Welsh Proposal

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Truth, Trust and Democracy

Michelle Ainsworth

8 episodes

5 months ago

Truth, Trust and Democracy is a new podcast series that examines polarization in politics and the media, the spread of misinformation and disinformation via social media and the impact of generative AI in elections. It also examines the role of the media and the importance of digital literacy and civics.

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Ep 8 - Politicians who lie, the Welsh Proposal

Truth, Trust and Democracy

26 minutes 11 seconds

5 months ago

Ep 8 - Politicians who lie, the Welsh Proposal

In this episode Michelle explores why Wales, a small country in the United Kingdom, is trying to stop autocracy in its tracks, with a proposal to stop politicians from lying.

She talks to a sitting MP, legal expert and a democracy campaigner to understand what’s on the table.

This episode includes interviews with:

Adam Price, a sitting member of the Plaid Cymru Party in the Senedd, the Welsh Parliament.

Sam Fowles, constitutional lawyer and author

Jennifer Nadel, journalist and CEO of Compassion in Politics.

Publications cited:

Welsh Parliament Standards of Conduct Committee report

"Senedd Committee recommends crackdown on politicians who deliberately lie" - Nation Cymru News, 19 Feb 2025

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