How To Win An Election

How To Save A Legacy Party

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May 8, 2025
Political leaders are grappling with how to counter rising competition from smaller parties, weighing options to shift their platforms. In a humorous live segment, the hosts discuss the quirks of culture alongside election insights. They critically analyze the government's struggle with public sentiment, particularly around financial policies and migration. The conversation also touches on the internal dynamics of parties, emphasizing the need for unity over internal conflicts to appeal to a diverse electorate.
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ANECDOTE

Mandelson Meets Danny Abroad

  • Danny Finkelstein met Peter Mandelson at a Beverly Hills rooftop party while attending a conference.
  • Mandelson expressed enthusiasm for the podcast and praised selling skills.
ADVICE

Labour Needs Coherent Strategy

  • Labour should avoid tactical one-off policies that lack a coherent story and strategy.
  • Joining policy dots is essential to make governance credible and meaningful for voters.
INSIGHT

Growth Over Migration Copying

  • Labour and Conservatives copying Reform UK on migration is a poor strategy.
  • Labour should focus on growth, pushing back against policies harmful to economic expansion.
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