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

38 min

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

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>