Pro Politics with Zac McCrary What the Hell is Going on in UK Politics? (with British Pollster Keiran Pedley)
Keiran Pedley is a veteran pollster, the Director of Politics for Ipsos/UK, and a regular presence in UK media offering analysis on the latest political data and developments. In this conversation, we set the table as to how the UK system is both similar and different than the US, cover the last few Brexit-fueled chaotic years in British politics, the current state of the Labour opposition, and turn to the rise of new Prime Minister Liz Truss and her tumultous first few weeks in office and implications for UK politics moving forward. Whether you're a novice or expert about British politics, you'll enjoy this conversation with Keiran.
IN THIS EPISODE...
Keiran gives a primer on the UK political system...
Keiran talks political realignment across the UK over the past few years...
The importance of the "red wall" in British politics...
Keiran talks about the greater gender and racial diversity in the Conservative leadership than in the Labour Party...
Keiran on the role Brexit has played on roiling UK politics for years...
Keiran talks recent polling on views toward Brexit...
Keiran on the downfalls of three consecutive Conservative Prime Ministers David Cameron, Theresa May, and Boris Johnson...
Keiran talks the struggles among the Labour opposition over the same period...
Keiran's analysis of current Labour leader Keir Starmer...
Keiran on the ascent of new Conservative Prime Minsister Liz Truss...
Keiran talks the recent economic upheaval in the UK financial system that has led to a rough start for Truss...
Keiran's very early thoughts on the next British General Election...
Keiran on the state of polling in UK politics...
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