The Opinion Brief

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The essential weekly update on what the British public thinks and why. Brought to you by More in Common UK and Luke Tryl. Episodes published every Thursday in time for the morning commute. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

  1. 1 day ago

    Is Britain Ungovernable?

    Welcome to Episode 13 of The Opinion Brief by More in Common. Keir Starmer has resigned as Prime Minister. With Andy Burnham the clear frontrunner to take over in Number 10, we look at where a Burnham premiership would stand in the eyes of the public. We are also joined by Anand Menon, Chief Executive of UK in a Changing Europe, to discuss where public opinion stands on Brexit 10 years on from the EU referendum. In this episode: Can Burnham turn things around? We break down the latest opinion polling surrounding Burnham including fresh approval ratings and voting intention. Can Burnham restore faith in politics?Could the UK rejoin the EU? Britons consider Brexit a failure and many are open to the idea of rejoining, but is this realistic?Does hayfever affect voting behaviour? 📬 Have questions or suggestions? Email us at hello@moreincommon.com ***** 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: hello@moreincommon.com Read more: https://www.moreincommon.org.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1hr 2min

  2. 6 days ago

    Special Episode: The Makerfield Test

    Thursday’s by-election results are in, and the UK political landscape has just been thrown into a spin. In this special bonus episode of The Opinion Brief, Luke Tryl, Sophie Stowers, and Louis O'Geran break down Burnham's support, historic turnouts, surprise results in Scotland, and what this means for the future of Sir Keir Starmer, Reform UK, and the Conservative Party. Makerfield turns out: What’s behind that remarkable turnout, and why what drove Andy Burnham’s support? What do the results mean for Reform UK? (and for Restore Britain). The SNP, the Tories, and the role of oil and gas in Scottish politics. What do the results in Aberdeen South and Arbroath and Broughty Ferry tell us? A look ahead to the Greater Manchester mayoral election set for July 30th.***** 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: hello@moreincommon.com Read more: https://www.moreincommon.org.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    56 min

  3. 18 Jun

    By-Elections, Defence Spending & the Social Media Ban

    In this jam-packed episode, we look at today’s by-elections in England and Scotland, the government’s social media ban, the security and defence spending crisis, plus how does polling actually work? This week’s stories: As Kemi Badenoch hits an approval rating high, why has the Conservative Party's support remained stagnant? Defence spending fallout: In the wake of John Healey's resignation, the British public want increased defence spending but where do they think extra funds should come from? Is the public in support of the government's social media ban for under 16s? Triple by-election breakdown: focus group insights from Makerfield, plus could energy politics hinder the SNP in Aberdeen South or Arbroath and Broughty Ferry? A pollster's guide to polling: the methodology behind the numbers. The decline of childhood independence over generations. 📊 View all the charts, word clouds, and graphs mentioned in this episode on our website: moreincommon.org 📧 Have a question or a topic we should poll? Email us: hello@moreincommon.com ✨ Subscribe for weekly deep dives into public opinion! ***** 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: hello@moreincommon.com Read more: https://www.moreincommon.org.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1hr 5min

  4. 10 Jun

    Talking Makerfield with Lara Spirit

    In this episode of The Opinion Brief, we're joined by Sunday Times deputy political editor Lara Spirit to discuss the dramatic Makerfield by-election one week out, Andy Burnham’s political future, Reform UK’s strategy, Nigel Farage, Robert Kenyon, Restore, and whether Labour could face a leadership crisis sooner than expected. The episode also examines public reaction to the murder of Henry Novak, including new polling on policing, social cohesion, protests, and public trust in institutions. Topics covered include: Reform UK's polling bump.The Makerfield by-election: Burnham's leadership ambitions and Reform's strategy.The Henry Nowak case: Public opinion on the case, policing, and Nigel Farage and Kemi Badenoch's responses.Football pride and the World Cup. If you enjoy data-driven political analysis, polling, focus groups and deep dives into voter psychology, subscribe for weekly episodes. ***** 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: hello@moreincommon.com Read more: https://www.moreincommon.org.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    58 min

  5. 4 Jun

    Where does Britain stand on migration?

    From immigration to welfare and Tony Blair, this week’s episode dives into some of the biggest issues of the moment.  In this episode:  The public’s reaction to Tony Blair’s essay and how they might vote if he returned as Labour leader.Common ground on welfare: Ian Porter from the Joseph Rowntree Foundation joins to discuss our latest research on public attitudes around the social security system. Immigration: do Britons believe net migration has fallen, what immigration policies do they want to see, and could Burnham’s migration stance give him an edge in Makerfield? 0 to 100: how do Britons rate their own attractiveness, kindness and humour? If you have any questions or suggestions, we'd love to hear from you! You can email us on hello@moreincommon.com ***** 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: hello@moreincommon.com Read more: https://www.moreincommon.org.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    1hr 10min

  6. 28 May

    Bridging the Politics-Public Opinion Gap with Tim Shipman

    For this week’s episode, Tim Shipman, author and Political Editor of The Spectator, joins us to discuss British politics and public opinion. We also reveal what the country made of Rachel Reeves’ petrol station heckle.  In this episode: The latest voting intention and party leader approval rating headlines.Why can’t those in power deliver what the public wants? An in depth discussion with Tim Shipman.“Not very British!”: did the Chancellor’s response to a heckler land well with the public?***** 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: hello@moreincommon.com Read more: https://www.moreincommon.org.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    53 min

  7. 21 May

    Make or Break(erfield)

    With Burnham now confirmed as the Labour candidate for the Makerfield by-election, this week’s episode takes a look at the constituency and Burnham’s chances. For our deep dive segment, we go into what recent elections tell us about exactly who votes for each party. In this episode: The latest voting intention and party leader approval ratings.In a hypothetical election with Burnham as leader, could Labour beat Reform?A rundown of the Makerfield constituency: what chance does Burnham have?In an era of voter realignment, what does the average voter now look like?Eurovision: do Britons care? ***** 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: hello@moreincommon.com Read more: https://www.moreincommon.org.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    51 min

  8. 14 May

    Post-Election Fallout

    As Keir Starmer reels from Labour’s election losses, where do the public stand on the Prime Minister and a potential leadership challenge? We also have a post-election Q&A, answering the questions emailed in by our listeners. In this episode: How have the major parties and their leaders emerged from last week’s elections?The latest public opinion on Labour Party chaos: does the public think Starmer should resign and who do they want to replace him?Restore versus Reform: is Great Yarmouth a portent for Farage?Divided councils: what does No Overall Control mean for councils such as Birmingham and West Sussex?What do the votes in Scotland and Wales tell us about independence and devolution? ***** 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: hello@moreincommon.com Read more: https://www.moreincommon.org.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

    52 min
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The essential weekly update on what the British public thinks and why. Brought to you by More in Common UK and Luke Tryl. Episodes published every Thursday in time for the morning commute. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

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