Show Notes
In this episode of The Opinion Brief, we dive into the data behind the shifting tectonic plates of British politics. From a Reform UK lead in the polls to the "third rail" debate over cutting welfare to fund defence, we break down what the public actually thinks.
In this episode: The Mandelson Scandal: Why the public sees it as a "rigged system" and what it means for Keir Starmer’s perceived strength. National Voting Intention: Reform UK hits 27%, moving 5 points ahead of the Conservatives. Defence vs. Welfare: Would the public sacrifice the triple lock pension to fund the military? Elections Deep Dive: MRP model projections for the Scottish Parliament and Welsh Senedd. The "Milk" Index: How your choice of milk (Oat vs. Cow) predicts your vote. ***** Access todays graphs, charts and images: https://www.moreincommon.org.uk/newsletter/the-opinion-brief-podcast/ For more from the podcast: https://linktr.ee/OpinionBriefPod Contact us: [email protected] Read more: https://www.moreincommon.org.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.
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