The Opinion Brief

On this week's episode of The Opinion Brief, More In Common's Luke Tryl is joined by Stephen Hawkins to unpack what we've learned from this week's historic Midterm Elections in the US.Plus, which political leaders and parties are up and down in this week's voting intentions, how are Britons responding to the Budget, and which voters like Guy Fawkes?*****Access todays graphs, charts and images: https://www.moreincommon.org.uk/newsletter/the-opinion-brief-podcast/For more from the podcast: https://linktr.ee/OpinionBriefPodContact us: [email protected] more: https://www.moreincommon.org.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

On this episode of The Opinion Brief, Luke, Sophie and Louis look at what John Healey outlined in this year's Autumn Budget. How does it meet public expectations? What will the public notice? And how has public opinion on the economy shifted in the past two years?Plus, what's your favourite scary film? And what does that say about your politics?Everything (and more) is revealed in the latest episode of The Opinion Brief.*****Access todays graphs, charts and images: https://www.moreincommon.org.uk/newsletter/the-opinion-brief-podcast/For more from the podcast: https://linktr.ee/OpinionBriefPodContact us: [email protected] more: https://www.moreincommon.org.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Listen to the live recording of More in Common's pre-Budget webinar briefing. *****Access todays graphs, charts and images: https://www.moreincommon.org.uk/newsletter/the-opinion-brief-podcast/For more from the podcast: https://linktr.ee/OpinionBriefPodContact us: [email protected] more: https://www.moreincommon.org.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Ahead of the Budget, this week's episode of The Opinion Brief dives into Britons' greatest concern, and the biggest question for the Chancellor: the cost of living crisis.In this week's episode:Head-to-head: do the public prefer Andy Burnham to opposition party leaders?More in Common's latest research on the issue at the heart of Britons' cost of living concerns: energy bills.Are the public optimistic that the upcoming Budget could have a tangible impact on day-to-day life?Just how many Britons are prepping for 'doomsday' scenarios?*****Access todays graphs, charts and images: https://www.moreincommon.org.uk/newsletter/the-opinion-brief-podcast/For more from the podcast: https://linktr.ee/OpinionBriefPodContact us: [email protected] more: https://www.moreincommon.org.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Opinion Brief by More in Common, the team break down the key policy issues heading into SNP Conference and coming out of the Conservatives' one.Key Topics Covered:Voting Intention Shifts: Kemi Badenoch climbs after her performance at Party Conference, buoyed by her critique of Reform UK and Nigel Farage.SNP Conference: What issues are on the table? With the Prime Minister also in Scotland this weekend, will he pay a visit?What your political preferences say about whether you'd be happy to shorten your lifespan to look better...*****Access todays graphs, charts and images: https://www.moreincommon.org.uk/newsletter/the-opinion-brief-podcast/For more from the podcast: https://linktr.ee/OpinionBriefPodContact us: [email protected] more: https://www.moreincommon.org.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

In this episode of The Opinion Brief by More in Common, the team break down the key policy issues emerging from the Conservative Party Conference. Key Topics Covered:Voting Intentions & Polling Shifts: Labour hit a high of 29 per cent, opening a 5-point lead over Reform UK (24 per cent), while the Conservatives slip to 21 per cent.Kemi Badenoch’s Conference Speech Analysis: How the Conservative leader is redefining the battleground with Labour and taking direct aim at Reform UK on identity, culture, and economic policy.Policy Debates & Public Perception: Examining proposed cuts, economic stability vs. moral arguments on inheritance tax and national insurance exemptions, and the introduction of a "Britannia Shield" defence proposal.What your political preferences say about whether you'd rather be a Traitor or a Faithful.*****Access todays graphs, charts and images: https://www.moreincommon.org.uk/newsletter/the-opinion-brief-podcast/For more from the podcast: https://linktr.ee/OpinionBriefPodContact us: [email protected] more: https://www.moreincommon.org.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to a special live recording of a More in Common panel from the 2026 Conservative Party Conference.Can Kemi Badenoch turn around the Conservatives' fortunes in time for the next general election? In this live recording of The Opinion Brief, host Daniel Finkelstein brings together polling experts, shadow cabinet ministers and former party leaders for More in Common's flagship deep dive into the state of the Conservatives: where has the party cut through, how do they maintain unity and who poses the biggest electoral threat?Featured Panellists:Daniel Finkelstein (Chair) - Associate Editor at The Times and Conservative PeerLuke Tryl - More in CommonKevin Hollinrake MP - Chairman of the Conservative PartyChris Philp MP - Shadow Home SecretaryRuth Davidson - Conservative Peer and former Scottish Conservative Party LeaderNick Timothy MP - Shadow Justice SecretaryAlex Burghart MP - Deputy Leader of the Conservative PartyVictoria Atkins MP - Shadow Environment Secretary *****Access todays graphs, charts and images: https://www.moreincommon.org.uk/newsletter/the-opinion-brief-podcast/For more from the podcast: https://linktr.ee/OpinionBriefPodContact us: [email protected] more: https://www.moreincommon.org.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to a special episode of The Opinion Brief from the More in Common team who are in Birmingham as the Conservative Party Conference 2026 gets underway. Luke Tryl is joined by Louis O'Geran and Julie Kirkbride to break down how the party's positions on key issues such as Brexit and immigration could best align with the priorities of its key voter groups. Plus, a new poll examines how Britons would vote depending on their preferred supermarket!*****Access todays graphs, charts and images: https://www.moreincommon.org.uk/newsletter/the-opinion-brief-podcast/For more from the podcast: https://linktr.ee/OpinionBriefPodContact us: [email protected] more: https://www.moreincommon.org.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to Episode 29 of The Opinion Brief. Luke Tryl is joined by Sophie Stowers and Louis O'Geran to analyse Andy Burnham's first conference speech as Prime Minister and break down how each key policy announcement aligns with the public's priorities. This week: How viable is Burnham's framing on scrapping the Triple Lock?To rejoin or not to rejoin: is reopening the Europe debate a risk? How realistic is electoral reform and what would a more proportional system mean?Where next for the Greens? Andrew Fowler joins Luke for a run down ahead of the Green Party Conference. *****Access todays graphs, charts and images: https://www.moreincommon.org.uk/newsletter/the-opinion-brief-podcast/For more from the podcast: https://linktr.ee/OpinionBriefPodContact us: [email protected] more: https://www.moreincommon.org.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Welcome to a special live recording of a More in Common panel from the 2026 Labour Party Conference.Can Andy Burnham reunite Labour’s split voter coalition and win the next general election? In this live recording of The Opinion Brief, host Kate Ferguson brings together polling experts, commentators and MPs for More in Common's flagship deep dive into the state of Labour's voter coalition: how does the public grade Burnham's first few months in government, who are Labour's voters now, what could win back voters lost to the left and right, and what choices does the new government face?Featured Panellists:Kate Ferguson (Chair) - Sun on SundayLuke Tryl - More in CommonMichael Walker - Novara MediaEmily Thornberry MP - Chair, Foreign Affairs Select CommitteeUma Kumaran MP - Parliamentary Under-Secretary of State, FCDOLuke Akehurst MP - MP for North DurhamAlistair Strathern MP - MP for Hitchin*****Access todays graphs, charts and images: https://www.moreincommon.org.uk/newsletter/the-opinion-brief-podcast/For more from the podcast: https://linktr.ee/OpinionBriefPodContact us: [email protected] more: https://www.moreincommon.org.uk Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.