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Is Diane Abbott in or out?
The drama in Westminster never seems to end. Last night the Times reported that the Labour party would not allow veteran MP Diane Abbott to represent the party at the upcoming general election. Abbot…
Published on 1 year, 6 months ago
Who's winning the TikTok election battle?
Days into the election campaign and parties are scrambling to get their message out on social media. With both Labour and the Conservatives joining TikTok, who has a stronger message? Katy Balls spea…
Published on 1 year, 6 months ago
The Dunkirk Strategy
The Conservatives have unveiled a new pensions policy: the 'Triple Lock Plus'. What does it mean and what's the thinking behind it? Will it help shore up the Tories' core vote?
Katy Balls and Foca…
Published on 1 year, 6 months ago
Does Keir Starmer have enough to say?
Keir Starmer set out his first major speech to kick of Labour's general election campaign. The Labour leader prioritised national security, a strong economy and the borders. But with a 'policy light'…
Published on 1 year, 6 months ago
Sunak: let’s bring back national service
The first big new policy announcement of the election campaign is in from the Tories, and it’s likely to be a talker. Where Keir Starmer appears to be opting for a ‘ming vase’ strategy – trying not t…
Published on 1 year, 6 months ago
What does a July election mean for the SNP?
We have spoken a lot on the podcast this week about how a July election could be disastrous for the Conservatives, but what about the SNP? With arrests, investigations, resignations and a recent lead…
Published on 1 year, 7 months ago
What‘s behind the Tory exodus?
It's day four of the election campaign, and Michael Gove has joined the growing Tory exodus and announced he's standing down at the election. What's behind his decision, and how will it affect Rishi …
Published on 1 year, 7 months ago
Is the Labour lead as big as it seems?
Both major party leaders are hitting the road today and campaigning in Scotland, which will be a major battleground in the coming election. Labour looks comfortably in the lead, but is that number ac…
Published on 1 year, 7 months ago
Why has the election been called now?
Less than 24 hours after Rishi Sunak's surprise election announcement, we look ahead to the parties' campaigns. What has been the fall out? How have Labour responded to the shock news? And why didn't…
Published on 1 year, 7 months ago
Sunak's biggest gamble yet: a July election
Rishi Sunak has called a general election on July 4. A new parliament will be summoned on 9 July and the state opening will be on 17 July. Is a summer election a wise decision? Katy Balls and James H…
Published on 1 year, 7 months ago