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Elections 2026 and The Defence vs. Welfare Debate
Season 1
Episode 2
Published 5 months, 2 weeks ago
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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.
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