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Starmer slumps, Reform rallies: Should we take the polls seriously yet?

Feb 11, 2025
Join Ben Walker, a Senior data journalist at The New Statesman and founder of Britain Elects, as he analyzes shocking new polling data showing Reform ahead of Labour for the first time. They discuss the implications of this potential shake-up and whether it signals a deeper shift in British politics. Insights into polling methodologies unveil biases and complexities affecting public perceptions. The conversation also tackles the Labour Party's struggles with immigration and economic sentiment, highlighting voter disenfranchisement and changing dynamics.
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