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Ray Addison

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779 total appearances

Appearances Over Time

Podcast Appearances

The Reform UK Podcast
EP 7 - David vs Goliath in Makerfield - Act I: Reform’s Plumber Puts Spanner in Labour’s Plans

I've always voted Labour.

The Reform UK Podcast
EP 7 - David vs Goliath in Makerfield - Act I: Reform’s Plumber Puts Spanner in Labour’s Plans

But honestly, I'm just so disillusioned to how Storm has gone against the working class and the British people that there's no excuse for him being like that.

The Reform UK Podcast
EP 7 - David vs Goliath in Makerfield - Act I: Reform’s Plumber Puts Spanner in Labour’s Plans

He was voted to represent the working class and he's let everybody down.

The Reform UK Podcast
EP 7 - David vs Goliath in Makerfield - Act I: Reform’s Plumber Puts Spanner in Labour’s Plans

The biggest thing he's let down is himself, but the main thing, the country.

The Reform UK Podcast
EP 7 - David vs Goliath in Makerfield - Act I: Reform’s Plumber Puts Spanner in Labour’s Plans

The next day I was back in London to meet Reforms MP for Runcorn and Helsby, Sarah Pochin, who knows exactly how much every single vote matters after winning her seat last year by just six votes.

The Reform UK Podcast
EP 7 - David vs Goliath in Makerfield - Act I: Reform’s Plumber Puts Spanner in Labour’s Plans

As it builds towards polling day in that by-election, what should the candidate be feeling, experiencing on the doorstep?

The Reform UK Podcast
EP 7 - David vs Goliath in Makerfield - Act I: Reform’s Plumber Puts Spanner in Labour’s Plans

Is there a change?

The Reform UK Podcast
EP 7 - David vs Goliath in Makerfield - Act I: Reform’s Plumber Puts Spanner in Labour’s Plans

Is there a momentum that you kind of feel like you're getting into like a flow or a zone?

The Reform UK Podcast
EP 7 - David vs Goliath in Makerfield - Act I: Reform’s Plumber Puts Spanner in Labour’s Plans

What's your take on the fact that Andy, this guy, stood down to give him potentially a seat to then challenge the Labour leader at the moment, Keir Starmer?

The Reform UK Podcast
EP 7 - David vs Goliath in Makerfield - Act I: Reform’s Plumber Puts Spanner in Labour’s Plans

And what do you think his chances are?

The Reform UK Podcast
EP 7 - David vs Goliath in Makerfield - Act I: Reform’s Plumber Puts Spanner in Labour’s Plans

What's your prediction then?

The Reform UK Podcast
EP 7 - David vs Goliath in Makerfield - Act I: Reform’s Plumber Puts Spanner in Labour’s Plans

The following afternoon, we were back out canvassing in Hindley Green when the news came through.

The Reform UK Podcast
EP 7 - David vs Goliath in Makerfield - Act I: Reform’s Plumber Puts Spanner in Labour’s Plans

Reform had selected their candidate.

The Reform UK Podcast
EP 7 - David vs Goliath in Makerfield - Act I: Reform’s Plumber Puts Spanner in Labour’s Plans

How long have you known him for?

The Reform UK Podcast
EP 7 - David vs Goliath in Makerfield - Act I: Reform’s Plumber Puts Spanner in Labour’s Plans

Probably well over 18 months, probably two years.

The Reform UK Podcast
EP 7 - David vs Goliath in Makerfield - Act I: Reform’s Plumber Puts Spanner in Labour’s Plans

And what makes him sort of stand out, do you think?

The Reform UK Podcast
EP 7 - David vs Goliath in Makerfield - Act I: Reform’s Plumber Puts Spanner in Labour’s Plans

Why do you think he's been selected?

The Reform UK Podcast
EP 7 - David vs Goliath in Makerfield - Act I: Reform’s Plumber Puts Spanner in Labour’s Plans

He's a leader.

The Reform UK Podcast
EP 7 - David vs Goliath in Makerfield - Act I: Reform’s Plumber Puts Spanner in Labour’s Plans

And he puts a message across simply.

The Reform UK Podcast
EP 7 - David vs Goliath in Makerfield - Act I: Reform’s Plumber Puts Spanner in Labour’s Plans

How long have you been a plumber for then, Rob?