Matt Goodwin - ‘What I witnessed should shock everyone in Britain’ The alarming state of Britain’s democracy

The Winston Marshall Show · Mar 17, 2026 · 1h 5m

In this episode of The Winston Marshall Show, I sit down with political scientist, commentator, and by-election candidate Matt Goodwin for a wide-ranging conversation on immigration, political realignment, and the growing revolt against Britain’s political establishment.

We begin with Goodwin’s decision to stand in the Gorton and Denton by-election, and what his candidacy reveals about the shifting mood of the country. We discuss why millions of voters feel ignored by Westminster, and how the rise of insurgent movements reflects a deeper crisis of trust in Britain’s political institutions…