How To Manage The News Cycle

Peter Mandelson, a seasoned political strategist and former Labour Party member, joins Polly Mackenzie, ex-policy director for Nick Clegg, and Daniel Finkelstein, a Times columnist and Tory advisor. They delve into the evolution of managing the news cycle, comparing strategies from the Blair and Cameron years to today's complexities. The trio also discusses shifting political alliances, exploring potential defections among Conservative MPs and the challenges of engaging an academic electorate. Plus, they throw in some humorous takes on political polling and narratives!